Force One launch on 19th August

     The much awaited SUV from Force Motors ‘Force One’ will be launched on 19th of August. The dealers have been informed about the launch and a word of ‘get ready’ has been delivered to them.


     Force Motors is betting big on its SUV and is likely to be priced competitively. At around Rs. 11-13 lakh, Force One will give stiff competition to Tata Safari, Mahindra Scorpio & Tata Aria. But the major one to get hit will be Innova. People buying a MUV like Innova will definitely opt the Force One because of its spaciousness and off road capability.

     Force Motors has gone into an agreement with Mercedes Benz, which provides the engine for ‘Force One’ SUV. The Force One engine is the same one we see in the C Class but with various output. Expect the Force One engine to deliver class leading performance, which no other vehicles in the segment can match.

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Scoop: Maruti R3 clear images

     Till now we had been seeing the spy pictures of the Maruti R3 MPV, now Carwale.com has provided us the clear images of the R3 MPV.


     The R3 bears some resemblance with the new Swift, but the entire front end including the headlamps has no association with the Swift. In fact the R3 MPV is built on the extended Ritz platform.


     The side profile looks impressive and one gets a feeling of a big vehicle, which the R3 is indeed. The wrap around tail lamps looks great as well. Overall we would say the R3 has been designed will by Maruti Suzuki. It is all about the price now which decides the R3 fate in Indian market.

Image Source: Carwale & Autobuild

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Honda CR-V 2012 spied inside out in China

     The next generation Honda CR-V has been spied beneath camouflage in China. Few days back Honda had released the photo of the Honda CR-V 2012 and the spy pictures from China resembles very much that released by the company.


     From the spy pictures we can see the headlamps integrated with the front grill giving a floating appearance. The front bumper looks sporty with nicely designed fog lamp slots. The rear of the vehicle looks similar to the Volvo XC series vehicles; the Honda CR-V has a distinctive character.

Like the exterior the interior too looks futuristic with new steering wheel and dashboard. The new Honda CR-V will continue from where the current generation model leaves and we have to say that Honda has yet again proved that they make cars which looks like space age ones.

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Honda Brio spied again, now with less camouflage

     The small car from Honda, Brio has been spotted again testing near its factory in Noida. In our earlier post we had posted some spy pictures but nothing like these pictures below which will show the complete without much camouflage.


     Honda will launch the Brio at the time of Diwali which will be in September. Since the Brio will be launched only in petrol engine, Honda is trying hard to position the car in the right segment. Any overpricing will make the Brio suffer like its big brother Jazz did.

     The Brio will be powered by a 1.2L petrol engine, which is lifted from the Jazz. However the engine will be down tuned to match the small Brio. 5 speed manual transmission will be offered, but a 4 speed automatic cannot be ruled out at a later stage. Honda wants Brio to be positioned in a segment where people want performance of a petrol car with fuel efficiency of a diesel one. The Brio is expected to deliver 20 Km per liter of petrol.


     As we see from the second picture, the rear windscreen is smaller unlike in the Thai version where the entire Tail gate consists of glass. May be Honda has redesigned the tail gate for India which now has a smaller rear glass area.

Picture Source: Carwale & Autobuild

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Toyota introduces Innova Crysta Limited Edition

     Toyota has intruded a Limited Editon version of its popular MUV Innova, named as Innova Crysta. Only 1000 units of Innova Crysta will be produced and sold. The Innova Crysta commands a premium of Rs. 1 lakh compared to top of the line V variant.

The Limited Edition Innova Crysta has following new features:


Smoked Alloy wheels
Body Graphics
Rear Roof Spoiler
Muffler Cutter
Dual Tone leather seat cover
Dark wood panel
Floor mats

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New Mercedes Benz SLK Class launched in India

     Mercedes Benz today launched SLK Class sports car at New Delhi priced at Rs. 61.9 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). At the launch, Mr. Debashis Mitra, Director Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz India said the 3.5L SLK 350 is one of the most revolutionary products from Mercedes stable.

Press Release
Mercedes-Benz opens Newer horizons in India with the launch of the New Roadster SLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
· SLK pioneered the Roadster segment in the world. With the SLK, Mercedes-Benz reinvents the Roadster yet again; introduces the world’s first Magic Sky Control
· Rated as one of safest cars in its class: Awarded the Euro NCAP 5 Star Safety Ratings
· Combines fun with responsibility: Powered by 3.5L engine; yet implementing BlueEFFICIENCY measures which ensures optimal performance and environment compatibility
Delhi– Mercedes-Benz India today unveiled the exemplary and stunning New generation SLK 350, showcasing its distinctively aggressive design and an impressive sporty architecture, mirroring the sharp lineage of the SLS-AMG and the SL Class. Adding another highlight to Mercedes-Benz India’s luxury car portfolio, this engineering marvel introduces the ‘MAGIC SKY CONTROL’ panoramic vario-roof for the first time ever. Blending sporty inspiration with unrivalled safety, the New SLK embodies the luxurious performance of trend setting technology.
Mr. Debashis Mitra, Director Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz India: “The New SLK 350 is one of the most revolutionary products to come from the stable of Mercedes-Benz! Demonstrating the rich blend of sophistication with the latest in design and technology, the car is a testament to our continued endeavor to offer a thrilling experience to our customers. With its powerful innovative features and state of the art technology, the car proves not just to be an exhilarating experience to the driver but also a visual delight, consolidating its status as a benchmark product world over.”
For the first time ever – MAGIC SKY CONTROL
Proving yet again its leadership in technological advancements, this stunning roadster takes its pioneering concept of the vario-roof to a New level, with the introduction of the world’s first ‘Magic Sky Control’ panoramic vario-roof. The third generation of the SLK family offers its driver a never before advantage, as this meticulous design breakthrough transforms the roadster into a coupé at the touch of a button. Blending harmoniously into the overall design, the roof offers a brighter and more natural interior, offering a spectacular view of the skies.
Supreme design mirroring leadership in technology
Designed to be thrilling, powerful and yet royal, the SLK 350 boasts of sleek lines and shapely contours demonstrating its supremacy with a bolder look. With symmetrically arranged headlamps and bumpers, the contours of the car invoke the car’s all powerful character, as the hallmark Mercedes V-Shape adds the final finishing touch. From the side and from the front, the car is sculpted to rise and glide likes a powerful machine, exuding its lively, sporty presence. With authentic sporty trimmings, sweeping lines and stylish seating mechanisms, the interiors of the SLK have been intricately crafted to offer the pinnacle in luxury and comfort.
Ingenious material mix and high levels of safety
The striking New SLK 350 impresses with the New BlueEFFICIENCY technology, unleashing a slew of revolutionary features for the most tempting driving experience. Designers and engineers have integrated superior maintaining the edge in new age technology accompanied with stylish designs. Safety is an important benchmark for every Mercedes vehicle. The SLK 350 has achieved the much coveted 5 stars in the Euro NCAP Crash Rating making it the epitome in safety. The third generation of the powerful trend-setter will make use of a whole host of the latest assistance systems to support the driver. These include the drowsiness detection system ATTENTION ASSIST which predicts the level of driver attentiveness to provide an early warning of overtiredness. The parking guidance system PARKTRONIC aids in representing the recommended parking manoeuver.
SLK-Class: Engine specifications
The New SLK-Class is equipped with a V6 engine and a capacity of 3.498cc with a 306hp output and 360Nm torque making its engine a force to reckon with. The exemplary efficiency is coupled with a torque that offers a high level of responsiveness making this roadster impressive in every aspect.
Priced at Rs. 61.9 Lakhs (Ex-Showroom Delhi), the New SLK 350 will be retailed through Mercedes-Benz Dealerships across the country.

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Hero MotoCorp unveils Impulse dirt bike and Maestro scooter at London

     India’s largest two wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp has unveiled two models at the logo unveiling ceremony in London. The two vehicles are a dirt bike named ‘Impulse’ and a scooter named ‘Maestro’.


     The Hero Impulse is a dirt bike with engine capacity of 150cc. It is basically the Honda NXR and we guess Hero MotoCorp would have bought the license from Honda to manufacture and sell the product in India.


     The bike has maximum power of 13.8 Bhp at 8000 rpm and maximum torque of 13.6 Nm at 6000 rpm and is coupled to a 5 speed manual transmission.

Hero Impulse/Honda NXR specs and features:


Fuel tank capacity: 12 Liters, 2.3 Liters reserve
Front Suspension: Telescopic with 180 mm stroke
Rear Suspension: Monoshock with 150 mm stroke
Saddle height: 830 mm
Max. Ground Clearance: 244 mm
Dry Weight: 119.1 Kg
Wheel Base: 1353 mm

     The bike will be available in Black, Vibrant Blue Metallic, Sports Red, Leaf Green Metallic and Vibrant Orange colours.

     The Hero Maestro is the scooter which will be positioned as male-specific gearless scooter. Hero has another product ‘Pleasure’ which is positioned as female-specific product. More details of ‘Maestro’ have not emerged but expect this 110cc scooter to have lot of resemblance to the Honda Aviator.

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