Audi A3 Cabriolet Specifications

2016 Next Generation Audi Q7 unveiled

        German luxury automobile manufacturer Audi has unveiled the next generation Q7 SUV which will make its world premier at 2015 Detroit Motor Show. The second generation Audi Q7 is less bulky and offers more room for passengers and luggage than the current model. It weighs 393 Kg lighter and is 26% fuel efficient.

        The next generation Audi Q7 2016 is based on Volkswagen’s MLB platform. It gets Audi signature Matrix LED headlights and is expected to carry on with 6 and 8 cylinder engines with some modifications to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

        The new Audi Q7 dimensions are 5.05 x 2099 x1.97 meters (length x width x height). It weighs 1995 Kg and has less centre of mass than the current model.

        Driving the car will be an all-wheel drive system (Quattro) powered by a 3.0L TDI(Diesel) or 3.0L TFSI(Petrol) with 272 hp and 600 Nm and 333 hp and 440 Nm outputs respectively. The new Audi Q7 can do 0 to 100 Kmph in 6.3 seconds with diesel and 6.1 seconds in petrol versions with a top speed achievability of 234 Kmph and 250 Kmph respectively.

        The new Audi Q7 gets new Audi virtual cockpit, new MMI all-in-touch control unit with large touchpad, Audi tablet for the rear seat passengers, the two sound systems with 3D audio, Smartphone integration with Google Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Safety systems include rear parking aid, cruise control, adjustable speed limiter, rest recommendation and Audi pre sense city.

Later on by the end of 2015 Audi will introduce Q7 e-tron Quattro powered by a 3.0L TDI diesel coupled with an electric motor paired to an 8 speed triptronic transmission. The Q7 e-tron delivers fuel efficiency of 58.82 Kmpl and CO2 emissions equivalent of under 50g/km.

Audi launches A3 Cabriolet, priced at Rs. 44.75 lakh

        Audi A3 Cabriolet, which is basically a A3 sedan without a solid roof is launched in India. The A3 Cabriolet is priced at Rs. 44.75 lakh and looks very sporty. It costs more than the A3 sedan as it is imported as fully CBU.

        Audi A3 Cabriolet was first showed at Auto Expo 2014 held in New Delhi. The design of A3 Cabriolet is similar to the A3 sedan and so do the features and equipment list. It retains the bi-xenon headlamps with daytime running LEDs and LED tail lamps of A3 sedan.

        The car has two doors and four seats. The fabric roof can be retracted in 18 seconds and up to 50 Kmph. The diesel engine has been dropped and A3 Cabriolet is available in only petrol option with 1.8L TFSI petrol engine with 177 Bhp of power. The engine is mated to a seven speed S-tronic dual-clutch transmission. 

Maruti Ertiga LUV facelift spied

        Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is getting a facelift in India and here are the first spy pictures of the MUV (LUV), thanks to Gaadiwaadi.com. The facelfited Ertiga will be launched early next year.

        Maruti Ertiga has been getting stiff competition from newly launched Honda Mobilio. Also plans of entering of new manufactures in the segment have further heated up the competition. Renault and Datsun are planning to launch a MPV in Indian market soon. Toyota is coming up with new Innova and since the Ertiga was basically launched as a low cost alternative to Innova, it makes sense to give a facelift make the MUV look fresh and elegant.

        The Ertiga facelift will get some aesthetic changes in the form of redesigned bumper and grill, new set of alloy wheels and some interior changes to make it look attractive. Certain features could also be carried from the newly launched Swift, like push button start etc.

        There will not be any major changes under the hood. The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga will be continued to be powered with the same 1.4L K Series petrol with 95 Ps power and 130Nm torque and the 1.3L DDiS diesel with 90 Ps power and 200 Nm of torque. There is expected to be minor changes in the gear ratios that will help in improving fuel efficiency.

        In-spite of stiff competition, Maruti Ertiga managed to sell more than Honda Mobilio last month. Expect for a hike in Ertiga prices when the facelift is launched. 

BMW Car Dealers in Bangalore

Navnit Motors

Survey No. 4

Konnappana Agrahara

Begur Hobli, Hosur Road

Near Electronic City

Bangalore 560 100

Tel.: 91 80 2852 0060

Fax: + 91 80 2852 3053

enquiry.bng@bmw-navnitmotors.in

Navnit Motors

No - 2, (Old No - 4)Prestige Emerald,

Ground Floor,Madras Bank Road,

Lavelle Road

Bangalore 560001

Tel.: +91 80 2222 4544, 2222 4546

Fax: 080 22223636

enquiry.bng@bmw-navnitmotors.in

Navnit Motors

Survey No. 4

Konnappana Agrahara

Begur Hobli, Hosur Road

Near Electronic City

Bangalore 560 100

Tel.: 080 28520060 /28523036

Fax: + 91 80 2852 3053

info@bmw-navnitmotors.in

Jaguar Car Dealers in Bangalore

MARQLAND 
Showroom 
No. 32/5, Rupena Agrahara, 
Hosur Road, 
Bengaluru – 560068 
Landline Number: 080-43099999

MARQLAND 
Workshop 
No. 32/5, Rupena Agrahara, 
Hosur Road, 
Bengaluru – 560068 
Landline Number: 080-43099998

Honda CB Unicorn 160 spied during TV commercial shoot

        Honda CB Unicorn 160 which is expected to be the successor to CB Trigger has been spied during its Television commercial shoot. The CB Unicorn 160 will compete with Yamaha FZ FI V2.0, Suzuki Gixxer, TVS Apache RTR and Hero Xtreme Sport in India’s 150 to 200 cc motorcycle segment.

        The front end of the vehicle bears a sharp styling with fuel tank being more or the same as that of its competitors. The seats are long enough to seat two people in good comfortability. There is a styling sari guard with some plastic inserts. The motorcycle will feature a fully digital instrument console.

        The 160cc engine is the new single cylinder air-cooled one and is likely to have traditional carburettor as there is no visible ‘PG-FI’ sticker on the spied motorcycle. The engine develops power output of 15-16 Bhp.

        The bike has the familiar telescopic fort in the front and monoshock in the rear as suspension setups. Break systems include a standard front disc and an optional rear disc.

        While Yamaha FZ FI2.0 and Suzuki Gixxer bet on the muscular looks, the CB Unicorn 160 will rely on the comfort and cost. The CB Unicorn 160 will be launched in early 2015 and is expected to be priced between Rs. 70,000 to 80,000.

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