Maruti launches Swift RS Limited Edition in India

Maruti Swift RS Edition commemorates 1 million sales mark in India.

India’s leading car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki has launched a special edition of it most popular car Swift. The special edition called Swift RS has been launched to celebrate 1 Million sales mark which will be achieved in few months. Currently Maruti has sold over 9.6 lakh units of Swift in India.

The Swift RS edition gets host of changes in the exterior and interiors. The exterior changes include – front and rear bumper kits, roof spoiler, prominent blue body graphics, black wheel covers, blue shaded rear view mirrors. In the interiors you find illuminated Swift logo in for door sills, black and blue themed upholstery, slightly upgraded music system with CD player, Aux-in and USB interfaces. The Swift RS special edition is available in VXi and VDi variants. However, the additional goodies on the Swift RS does not come free, it costs you Rs. 25,000 more than the regular model.

“The Swift RS is in continuation of Maruti Suzuki’s celebrations planned around the Swift model as it moves towards the “1 million” cumulative sales mark. The Swift not only pioneered the premium compact segment in the country, it continues to remain the top selling car in the segment. The Swift has cumulatively sold over 9.6 lakh units since its launch in May 2005. We are confident that the limited edition Swift RS will be ideal for customers who look to further enhance the sporty character and style of the Swift. All this comes with a much higher value worth than the price the customer pays for the Swift RS package.” said Manohar Bhat, vice president, marketing, Maruti Suzuki India.

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Datsun website goes live, car launch on 15th July in India

Datsun’s small car K2 to rival Hyundai i10 in India

After 32 years, the discontinued Japanese marque “Datsun” is back again and how? Its making second debut in India with a small car codenamed K2. The official website of Datsun has gone live since 1st July and shows the sketch of the upcoming small car for India. The official date of the launch has also been mentioned, that is on 15th July 2013.

Datsun was a famous automotive brand in Japan which was discontinued/merged with Nissan in 1986. Datsun was famous for its models 510, Fairlady roadster and Fairlady coupe. Last year on March 20th, Carlos Goshn, MD of Nissan Motors Ltd. announced the revival of the brand  “Datsun” for use in India, South Africa, Russia and Indonesia.

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Datsun GO Specifications

Datsun Go – Variants, Dimensions, Capacities, Engine, Transmission, Steering, Performance, Wheels & Tyres, Fuel Economy.

Price	:	₹ 3,17,821 to ₹ 3,76,577 Ex-showroom, Bangalore as of 17-04-2014.
Variants	:	Petrol	–	D, D1, A, T

Datsun Go Technical Specifications

Fuel Type	Petrol
Dimensions
Length	3785 mm
Width	1635 mm
Height	1485 mm
Wheel Base	2450 mm
Ground Clearance	NA
Front Track	NA
Rear Track	NA
Kerb Weight	NA
Gross Weight	NA
No. Of Doors	5 Door Hatchback
Capacities
Seating Capacity	5 Persons
Fuel Tank Capacity	NA
Boot Capacity	NA
Engine
Type	DOHC with Dual VTVT
Displacement	1198 cc
Power	67 bhp @ 5000 RPM
Torque	104 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Bore X Stroke	NA
Comp. Ratio	NA
No. Of Cyl.	3
Cylinder Config.	Inline, Transverse
Valves Per Cyl.	NA
Transmission
Type	Manual
Gears	5 Forward + 1 Reverse
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Steering
Type	NA
Min Turning Radius	NA
Suspension
Front	NA
Rear	NA
Brakes
Front	Disc
Rear	Drum
Wheels And Tyres
Wheel Size & Type	NA
Tyres Size & Type	R13
Performance
Max Speed	NA
0-100 Kmph	NA
Fuel Economy (Approx)
Overall	20.63 Kmpl (ARAI)

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Datsun GO Photos

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Top 5 Mahindra Scorpio Models

Nowadays many cars with diverse features are available in the market. These cars are fully loaded with advanced technology and their interior is excellently designed. Mahindra is one of the manufacturers of cars in India having various models with varied features. Their models are amazingly structured and engines are more powerful to drive in all conditions. One of their products is Scorpio available in the market in several models. M&M (Mahindra & Mahindra) Ltd is around 6 billion dollars corporation.

The plant of Scorpio car is located at Nasik, Maharashtra. Mahindra Scorpio is available in various segments. The present models of this 4 door car are available with SUV (Sport utility vehicle) feature. Scorpio is the most successful product of Mahindra Company. This stylish car has been appreciated by consumers.

The early version of Mahindra Scorpio got popularity because of its design and power. Today many models are available in the market for buyers. Today this company is having dealership in many countries like Brazil and South Africa. Demand in South Africa is increasing as the car is able to run in mud and forest areas without much trouble. The balance and the capacity of car makes it more demanding product than other cars of India.

There are many models of Scorpio but top 5 that are more in demand are:

1.      Mahindra Scorpio SLE: this is the model comes in top of Scorpio. This model is available with diesel engine and its cost is 10.03 Lakh. 12 km/litre mileage is good enough with this heavy car and its balance in curves and turning allow driver to move smoothly.

2.      Mahindra Scorpio VLX: this fully loaded high end model is having diesel engine with option airbags. Its average cost is 10.95 Lakh and available with rain sensor.

3.      Mahindra Scorpio LX: next model existing for costumer is Scorpio LX having diesel engine. It gives mileage of 12 km per litre and average cost is 8.69 Lakh.

4.      Mahindra Scorpio EX:  Company is using hybrid technology in all models of Scorpio. Ex model is available with same technology having diesel providing good mileage of 13.5 km/pl. Consumers have to spend 8.07 Lakh rupees to get this car.

5.      Mahindra Gateway: this is the Luxury SUV model of Scorpio having all advanced features. This diesel car is best for commercial use and its price is approx 9 Lakh. Gateway car is available with two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive variants.

Mahindra cars are best in comfort and their smooth drive makes it first choice for youth generation. Their cars are available in most of the showrooms and buyers can do the test drive to check the comfort level of the car. Mahindra Company is offering loan feature for their customers so those who have some limitations with budget can refer the loan to get their dream car. EMI calculation can be done through calculators available on the authorised website of Mahindra. However, there are other firms and banks offering car loans that buyer can go for.

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Next Generation Hyundai i20 spied testing in India

The next generation Hyundai i20 with fluidic sculpture design philosophy will change the dynamics of B segment cars in India

It was not long ago that we bought you the pictures of Next Generation Hyundai i10 being tested on Indian soil. Now we found the bigger i20 in a new avatar being tested on Indian soil with heavy camouflage.

Hyundai recently gave a major facelift to i20, making the car much prettier. It is no rocket science to guess what the design philosophy of the next generation i20 will be. Hyundai has started a new fluidic design which will be incorporated to all its future cars, which means i10 and i20 too will get the same fluidic design philosophy. So the next generation i20 will be as much prettier than the Fluidic Verna, so will it be called Fluidic i20, we will have to wait and see.

As seen from the picture, the next generation i20 seems to be longer than the current model. Hyundai has little more room to stretch as the current car is around 3800mm long and it can stretch up to 4000 mm in length to get the small car excise sops.  Also seeing the picture we get an impression that the new i20 will be a notchback rather than a hatchback specially designed for India. This could be a possibility as car makers in India are trying to give as much more to the customers to stay ahead in the competition.

Apart from exterior changes, there could be changes in the interiors and under the hood as well. Hyundai might bring its latest technologies in the new i20 to make is far more superior to its rival Maruti Swift. Expect the launch of new i20 by the end of this year after the launch of next generation i10 which is slated for this Diwali launch. Stay tuned for more updates on next generation Hyundai i10 & i20. 

Picture Source: Team-Bhp and Autocarindia

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What You Should Avoid Telling the Car Dealer?

Most people are apprehensive when shopping for a car. Probably they are afraid that they will utter the wrong words when negotiating on the price. This process does not have to be nerve wrecking with the availability of the internet today. Shoppers can negotiate for car prices with their dealers when they have the right information acquired from the internet. This in turn enables them to get the best deals.

It is simple to find basic information such as features, reviews and options on the web for any car that you would like to buy. The essence of doing this research prior to meeting with a car dealership Lebanon expert is that the information you acquire will place you in a position to get the best deals. It is ill advised to trust every word that the car dealership in Springfield and Ohio companies tell you.

Since the level of competition in the car dealership business in Ohio and the world over is quite high, consumers have got a higher leverage. It is not unusual for consumers to cross shop in a bid to get the best deal. Even as they do this, it is vital to know exactly what words to say and which ones to avoid.

What to Avoid Saying

1. Monthly Payments

Never speak about monthly payments with the car dealer before you settle on the price of the car. Your main concentration should be on negotiating the best price. When you talk of monthly payments everything gets confusing and the dealer may take advantage of this to get a higher price for the car. This notion has been supported by car dealerships experts in Lebanon, Ohio and across the globe.

2. Do not mention Trade INs

Avoid informing the dealer that you have any interest in trading in the car. Usually, the traders move cash around hence it would not be in the interest of the buyer to mention upfront any intentions of trading in the car. If the dealer is privy to such information, they will access the value of the car and give you a low price for it as compared to the market rate. However, if you first negotiate for the price, you probably will get a good deal by making a trade in. Take note that each time you add in the trade in value of your vehicle, the numbers will move back and forth.

3. Do Not Show Desperation

Never tell the dealer that you are desperate to purchase the car. Such information will only make the car dealer quote a higher price.

4. Do not inform the Dealer of your Intention to Pay Cash

As dealers negotiate for the purchase price, usually they anticipate that they will make more money through financing. So, if you inform him or her that you would like to make cash payment, then you will get a higher quote since the dealer has no room of making extra cash.

Finally, it is fine to inform the dealer that you have done comparison shopping. That way, the car dealers Mason Ohio will be forced to give you the best price possible.

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