Its Skoda Rapid and not Lauretta, launch in November

     In our earlier post we had mentioned that the new Skoda’s mid-size sedan will be named Lauretta. But now it is official that the car indeed will be called Rapid and not Lauretta.


     Unveiling the car today at CNBC Car n Bike show, Dr. Oliver Gruenberg announced the name of the car as ‘Rapid’ and the car will be available for sale from November this year. Dr. Oliver also talked about the design theme and engine options of the car.

     The design has been carried from the Volkswagen Vento and you can hardly differentiate Rapid from side and rear profile. However the front end has distinctive Skoda Fabia look. The tail lamps though look like the Vento’s it is little different with C shape lighting as seen in the Laura.


     The ‘Rapid’ bridges the gap between Fabia and Larua in Skoda India family. The ‘Rapid’ is surely give a run for the money in the C segment which is already crowded with new launched such as All new Fiesta, Fluidic Verna and SX4 diesel. Expect the Rapid to cost around Rs. 10 lakh.

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All new Ford Fiesta petrol available with a discount of Rs. 50,000

     To woo the customers car makers in India are giving huge discounts during this festive season. The latest to offer discount is Ford, which is giving a discount of Rs. 50,000 on its all new Fiesta petrol model. The discount is provided in the form of exchange bonus, free insurance and accessories worth over Rs 50,000 on All New Fiesta Petrol This discount is only available till 31^st of October 2011.

     The sales of all new Ford Fiesta never took off to good numbers, thanks to its high price and raising petrol prices. Ford is trying to push the sales of the all new Fiesta sedan with an ad campaign which features real life people giving their good feedback about the car. 

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Tata Manza Elan celebration edition launched, starts at Rs. 4.99 lakh

     Tata Motors has launched a celebration edition version of its sedan Manza Elan at a special price starting at Rs. 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). You can book the vehicle with a down payment of just Rs. 50,000. The celebration edition is positioned above the regular Manza Elan and features reverse sensor, leather feel seats and a new rich ebony black interior colour theme.

The celebration edition Manza Elan also features

• Follow me headlamps 
• Dual tone alloy wheels 
• Exclusive tyrian wine colour 
• Exclusive celebration edition badge 
• Parking audio assist

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Toyota to export Etios and Etios Liva to South Africa from India

     Japanese automotive giant Toyota Motor Corporation will start exporting its Etios and Etios Liva cars to South Africa from India. The Etios concept was conceptualized keeping in mind the requirements of developing markets of which India was the main one. Hence Toyota maintains in Eitos ad campaigns saying “World’s First, India First”. The Etios exported from India will have little technical modifications to suit the local requirements in South Africa. Only petrol variants of Etios cars will be exported from India. 

     Toyota which has associated with Kirloskar Motors in India manufactures Etios and Etios Liva from its second plant which is situated next to the main plant at Bidadi, near Bangalore. The current production capacity of second plant is 80,000 untis which will be increased to 1,20,000 untis by 2012 and 2,10,000 units by 2013. The sheer volume speaks about Toyota’s seriousness about making Etios cars. 

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Hyundai Eon brochure images, variants, features and specifications

     There is nothing more that needs to be revealed about Hyundai’s much talked small car Eon. It is now official that Eon will be launched on 13th of this month. Bookings for Eon has already started from 1st of October and now there is a contest to be played on Eon micro website http://www.eonindiaon.com

Hyundai Eon will be available in four variants – D-lite, Era, Magna and Sportz


Here are the features list of the variants - 


D-lite

• AC
• Engine mmobilizer
• Full size spare wheel
• Child lock
• Hub caps
• Cup holder
• Floor console with storage tray
• Single folding rear seat
• 12″ wheels
• Heater with 4 speed blower
• Power outlet
• Driver side OSRVM
• Two spoke steering wheel

Era (Features in addition to D-lite)

• Radiator grille in body colour + chrome
• Power steering
• Body coloured bumpers
• Tinted glasses
• Shaded windshield

Magna ( Features in addition to Era)

• Front power windows
• Roof antenna
• Tilt steering
• Internally adjustable ORVMS
• 2 speaker Audio system with USB and aux-in
• Passenger side ORVM
• Molded door trims
• Door pockets for driver and fropnt passenger
• Rear parcel tray
• 13″ wheels 155/70 R tyres
• Full wheel cober
• Wheel in black
• Central locking

Sportz (Features in addition to Magna)

• Driver airbag (not for passenger)
• Keyless entry
• Fog lamps
• Body coloured door handles and OSRVM
• 3 spoke aluminum finish steering wheel
• Inside door handles in metal finish

Specifications

Dimensions

Length: 3495 mm

Width: 1550 mm

Height: 1500 mm

Wheel Base: 2380 mm

Kerb Weight: 725 Kg

Engine

Type: 3 Cylinder,  814cc in-line

Displacement: 814 cc

Power:  56 PS @ 5500 rpm

Torque :  75 Nm @ 4000 rpm

No. of valves: 12

Transmission

5 speed manual

Fuel Efficiency :   21.1 kmpl

Fuel Type: Petrol

Brochure Images

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Mercedes Benz to launch R Class diesel in India in 2012

     Mercedes Benz will bring in a diesel version of its MPV R Class in India in 2012. Currently Mercedes Benz R Class is available with a 3.5L V6 petrol engine with 272hp of power.

     Mercedes Benz unlike its German competitors is the only company with a 7 seater MPV in the luxury segment in India. Since the competition is minimal, Mercedes can create a good business opportunity in this segment by bringing in a diesel variant.

     The Mercedes R Class is a versatile MPV with lots of features such as rich infotainment system and huge luggage compartment.  The chain of luxury hotels in India is using Mercedes Viano and top-end Innova as luxury vehicles to transport their client. A diesel R Class can be the perfect vehicle for these hotel operators to provide a styling and comfortable service to their customers.

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Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi Specifications

Price:

Rs. 84,300/- ex-showroom Mumbai as of Dec 2011

Dimensions
Length	2035 mm
Width	750 mm
Height	1165 mm
Ground clearance	165 mm
Wheelbase	1350 mm
Kerb Weight	150 kg
Saddle Height	NA
Fuel Tank	15 litres (3.2 litres reserve, 2 litres usable)
Engine
Type	4-stroke, DTS-i, air cooled. 4-valve single cylinder
Displacement	220 cc
Max. Power	21.04 @ 8500 (Ps @ RPM)
Max. Torque	19.12 @ 7000 (Nm @ RPM)
Transmission	NA
Ignition	NA
Max Speed	NA
Suspension
Front	Telescopic, 130 mm stroke
Rear	Nitrox, rear wheel travel 90 mm
Brakes
Front	260 mm Disc
Rear	130 mm Drum
Wheels & Tyre
Front	90/90x17-Tubeless
Rear	120/80x17-Tubeless
Electricals
Battery	12 V Full DC
Headlamp	Low - projector lamp 55w, High - Ellipsodial lamp 55w
Key Features	NA

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