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Maruti releases pictures of Alto800, launch on Oct 17th

Maruti Suzuki has released clear pictures of soon to be launched small car Alto800. The car will be launched on 17th of October and will replace the highly successful Maruti 800 and Alto. Maruti last week released a teaser website which received over 1 lakh hits in just 7 days.

As seen from the picture, the car is extremely different from the Maruti 800 and Alto. Maruti has tried to give the new Alto800 fresh looks by incorporating (can read copy) designs of successful car from other makers in recent times. The front resembles that of the Figo and the side and rear you can have the tinge of i20 in it.
We have been telling from our earlier post that Maruti could have done a better job. A good design is what the car needed as it backed everything from Maruti right from technology to service back up. Maruti is banking big on the Alto800 and wants to repeat the success story of 800 and Alto. But we feel, the automotive industry has changed and in spite of selling in good numbers, Maruti might not live up to its expectations with Alto800. Well.... let’s wait and watch.

The new Maruti Alto800 will be available in two fuel options – Petrol and CNG and will come in 7 colour shades. The car will be priced around Rs. 2 lakh (ex-showroom).


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Tata Indica Vista with 90 Hp Quadrajet engine and Manza dashboard spied


It is a known that Tata Motors tries various permutations and combination on its vehicles. Here is a good example of Indica Vista spied which has 90 Hp engine and a dashboard of Manza sedan. Earlier last year, Tata Motors changed the Vista front with that of the Manza claiming the vehicle to be in ‘Sedan Class’. Now the company has gone one step further with fitting a 90 Hp Quadrajet engine in the Inidca Vista. The surprising factor is the change is the dashboard.

Currently Tata offers Vista in 4 engine options – 1.2L 65PS Safire petrol, 1.2L 90PS Safire Petrol, 1.4L TDI Diesel and 1.3L 75PS Quadrajet Diesel.

As seen from the picture the vehicle spied was ZX (top end) variant marked with ‘ZX90’ at the rear. You can also see ABS sticker below the ZX monogram. On the left front fender ‘Quadrajet 90’ monogram can be seen which makes us believe that the car is powered by a 90 Hp Quadrajet engine.

 A change in the dashboard can be made out. The dashboard looks like to be borrowed from Manza and Tata Motors want to give its customers a super hatch in the form of ZX variant. A CR4 engined Vista was spied few days back and with a 75 Ps Manza ‘Club Class’ coming soon, Tata will have battery of launches in coming months. 
Source: Motorbash

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Mercedes Benz to launch cars under Rs. 20 lakh in India


Mercedes Benz is the first of the three German luxury car companies to come to India. Mercedes Benz entered India in 1996 and transformed the luxury car segment which was still in infancy. Then followed BMW and Audi but the irony is, Mercedes Benz has been pushed to 3rd spot, thanks to the new launches from BMW and Audi, mainly of their small SUVs.

In order to regain the lost ground, Mercedes recently launched B Class which is just over Rs. 20 lakh and now is planning to launch cars costing less than Rs. 20 lakh. Mercedes A Class is the smallest car in the Mercedes stable and hence is the vehicle which will be launched under Rs. 20 lakh in India.

Mercedes plans to invest Rs. 250 Cr. in India as its strategic investment till 2014. The company intends to have 40% of its vehicles to be under Rs. 25 lakh, which means, the A and B Class will be the focus model for the Mercedes in the near future.

Mercedes also plans to develop mini SUVs on the A and B Class platform to avail versatility to its customers. If priced well in India, the A Class might be a new segment maker and turn the fortune of Mercedes Benz.

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Mahindra Quanto’s Rigorous Testing & Validation Video

The Quanto’s youtube channel has an interesting video which shows the rigorous testing and validation of the vehicle. Now we understand why Mahindra took so much time to launch the Quanto. The news of Quanto (mini Xylo) came almost 2 years ago and Mahindra has made sure the product undergoes rigorous tests before its launch.

Watch the video for yourself...
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India car market sales data for September 2012

Chevrolet
Spark
-
254
Beat
-
4539
Aveo U-VA
-
35
Aveo
-
77
Optra
-
10
Cruze
-
320
Tavera
-
2133
Captiva
-
28
Fiat
Grande Punto
-
597
Linea
-
59
Ford
Figo
-
6279
Fiesta Classic
-
1287
Fiesta
-
128
Endeavour
-
100
HM-Mitsubishi
Ambassador
-
193
Lancer & Cedia
-
8
Pajero
-
3
Outlander
-
1
Montero
-
4
EVO-X
-
0
Honda
Brio
-
2064
Jazz
-
556
City
-
2811
Civic
-
47
Accord
-
23
CR-V
-
3
Hyundai
Eon
-
6244
Santro
-
3412
I10
-
8099
I20
-
7814
Accent
-
131
Verna
-
4294
Sonata
-
20
Santa Fe
-
56
Mahindra
Verito
-
1536
Bolero
-
9499
Quanto
-
1782
Xylo
-
1658
Scorpio
-
4064
XUV500
-
4603
Maruti Suzuki
800
-
1414
Omni
-
6427
Alto
-
21209
Eeco
-
6193
Estilo
-
1079
Wagon R
-
16456
A-Star
-
71
Ritz
-
7598
Swift
-
9736
Dzire
-
11694
Ertiga
-
7116
SX4
-
288
Gypsy
-
108
Kizashi
-
12
Grand Vitata
-
0
Nissan
Micra
-
1546
Sunny
-
2023
X-Trail
-
3
Teana
-
4
370Z
-
0
Renault
Pulse
-
524
Scala
-
688
Duster
-
4211
Fluence
-
128
Koleos
-
26
Skoda Auto
Fabia
-
222
Rapid
-
1433
Laura
-
236
Yeti
-
284
Superb
-
146
Tata Motors
Nano
-
5491
Indica+Vista
-
7936
Indigo+Manza
-
3706
Sumo
-
3335
Venture
-
295
Safaria
-
864
Aria
-
25
Toyota
Liva
-
1813
Etios
-
2627
Innova
-
5858
Corolla
-
424
Fortuner
-
1301
Camry
-
85
Prius
-
0
Prado
-
2
Landcruiser
-
5
Volkswagen
Polo
-
2974
Vento
-
1905
Jetta
-
206
Passat
-
78
Beetle
-
0



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Mercedes Benz launches C Class and E Class Sports Editions


Mercedes Benz today launched Sports Editions of its C Class 220 CDI and E Class 220 CDI sedan in India. The C & E Class Sports Edition was launched by Mr. Peter Honegg & Mr. Debashis Mitra of Mercedes Benz India.


Mercedes C Class has been a successful car for the company in India. As of now Mercedes has sold over 16,000 C Class cars and since the average age of luxury car buyers is coming down in India the number will go up fast in the future. The E Class has set a benchmark for luxury in its segment and Sports Editions of C & E Class will attract young customers as they look attractive with dynamic lines and new trims.

Mercedes Benz C Class Sports Edition features:

AMG Body Styling with front and rear bumper aprons and side skirts.
17 inch 5 twin spoke light Alloy Wheels.
Black painted roof with a SPORT badge.
Halogen lamp and fog lamps (available in Polar White body colour).
Artico upholstery with a Black piano lacquer time.
Mirror package, Electric seats and THERMATIC automatic climate control.
Audio 20 with single CD player, USB, Aux in and Bluetooth connectivity.
PRE–SAFE, NECK Pro, Tire pressure loss warning system.
6 Airbags, Antilock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP®), Acceleration Skid Control (ASR) and Brake Assist.
7G TRONIC automatic transmission, 4 cylinder 2143 cc engine with power output of 170 hp @ 3000-4200 rpm and torque of 400 nm @ 1400-2800 rpm.
fuel saving technology like ECO START STOP, Agility Control Suspension and Cruise control.

Mercedes Benz E Class Sports Edition features:

AMG Body Styling with front and rear bumper aprons and sports side skirts.
New 18 inches 5 spoke light Alloy Wheels.
Black painted roof and a SPORT badge .
The E-Class Sport Edition will be available in Polar White
Mirror package and THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control
Artico upholstery and burr walnut wood trim.
Halogen lamps, LED Day time driving light and Direct Control Suspension.
Audio 20 with single CD player, USB, Aux in and Bluetooth Connectivity.
PRE – SAFE, NECK Pro, Attention Assist and Tyre Pressure Loss warning system.
6 Airbags, Antilock Braking System, Brake Assist, and Electronic Stability Programme with Acceleration Skid Control (ASR).
7G TRONIC automatic transmission, 4 cylinder 2143 cc engine with power output of 170hp@3000-4200 rpm and torque of 400 nm @ 1400-2800 rpm.

The C Class and E Class Sports Editions are priced at Rs. 29.9 lakh and Rs. 39.9 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) respectively.
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Mahindra to launch SsangYong Rexton in Inida on 17th October

     Mahindra will launch SsangYong Rexton SUV in Inida on 17th of October which coincides with the Tata Safari Storme launch. The Rexton is the first vehicle from Ssangyong in India, and to remind our readers, Mahindra bought majority stakes in Ssangyong Motors of South Korea in March 2011, which means Mahinda owns the brand Ssangyong. The Rexton will be launched in Mumbai on 17th October followed by launches in New Delhi and Bangalore.

     The Rexton coming to India is the 3rd generation model, internationally known as Rexton W which was showed at 2012 Busan Motor Show. Built on the first generation Mercedes M Class platform (W163), Rexton uses tubular frame chassis and will compete with Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Pajero, Ford Endeavour and Hyundai Santa Fe in India.

     The 3rd generation Rexton looks prettier than the current model. The changes in the front and rear give a descent look to the vehicle. The power train will be 2.0L CRDi engine which replaces the current 2.7L diesel sourced from Mercedes. The 1998 cc in-line 4 cylinder diesel engine produces 154 Bhp of power and is equipped with intelligent torque vectoring system. The Rexton will be 6th SUV from Mahindra. Expect it to be priced around Rs. 20 lakh. 

     The Rexton in India will come with 5 speed automatic transmission with a 5 speed manual transmission also available. The Rexton will be equipped with safety features such as electronic stability program (ESP) with with emergency brake assist, hill descent control (HDC) and active rollover protection (ARP).

     Speaking on the announcement of Rexton launch in India, Dr Pawan Goenka, President, Automotive, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. & Chairman, SsangYong Motor said that Mahindra with the launch of XUV500 entered into premium SUV segment and the company would like to enter high end SUV segment with the launch of Rexton. 

     
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