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Datsun GO+ MPV Photos


Datsun unveiled its GO+ MPV at Indonesian Motor Show which will come to India by mid-2014.















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All new Toyota Corolla 2014 spied in Bangalore

Toyota Corolla 2014 has been started testing in India, launch will very soon.


Toyota has started testing the next generation Corolla 2014 sedan in India. Couple of test mules have been found going around Bangalore, near which Toyota has its manufacturing plant. The cars seen in the pictures are European version which will come to India unlike the American version, which is more sleek and sportier.

Picture Source: Autocarindia

The 11th generation Toyota Corolla is built on Toyota’s Furia concept which was unveiled at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. The Furia concept hinted at Toyota’s future design philosophy for its largest selling compact car “Corolla”. The Furia Concept has a striking face with narrow headlights, vertical marker lights and a massive eight-sided grill, while its short hood and raked windshield give it a more modern look.


The all new Toyota Corolla 2014 will be launched in mid-2014 in India. It will be powered by the same 138bhp 1.8-litre petrol and the 87bhp 1.4-litre diesel with some minor upgrades. The petrol variant might come with a 6-speed manual or a 7-step CVT gearbox. The new Toyota Corolla with its contemporary look will definitely ignite stiff competition in the D segment. 


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Next Generation Nissan X-Trail unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show

The all new Nissan X-Trail will have seven seat arrangement and stands at the top of Nissan’s vehicle portfolio.

Nissan unveiled the fourth generation Nissan X-Trail at the ongoing Frankfurt Motor Show 2013. Nissan in 2012 at Geneva Motor Show had showed the stylish Hi-Cross concept, on which the all new Nissan X-Trail is built. With next generation Nissan Qashqai expected to come next year, which will be offered in only 5 seat arrangements, the X-Trail becomes the sole SUV in the Nissan’s portfolio.
According to Nissan, the new X-Trail has better ride and handling than the outgoing model. The improved styling and dynamics has not affected the off-road capability of the car. The new Nissan X-Trail is as capable as the old modle when equipped with optional four-wheel drive system.

Under the hood of the new Nissan X-Trail will be the updated version of current X-Trail’s 2.0 L diesel engine, optionally coupled with the newly developed Xtronic CVT gearbox. The interiors have also been improved in terms of design and quality.

Design:
The major factor in the all new Nissan X-Trail is its design. The new Nissan X-Trail sheds it boxy look and is now rounder and muscular. The new grill with nicely designed big front bumper adds muscularity to the vehicle. The bonnet scoops and lines running on the body makes the SUV look more like a car than an off-road vehicle. The rear of the car has also been designed with neatly integrated wraparound tail lamps.

At the Frankfurt Auto Show 2013 Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn said "This fourth generation model builds on the X-Trail's earned reputation for value, innovation, style and reliability. This also replaces the US market Rogue to become a sole global car for us; it will be built in five plants worldwide and sold in more than 100 markets. It's another segment busting model for us like the Juke and Qashqai. The X-Trail introduces a new platform (Common Module Family) that will be rolled out over next five years on everything from a small Indian market car to a large premium offering. (The Module) maximises volume and cost efficiency and allows us to pass on savings, the economy is up to 20 percent better model for model.”
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Suzuki iV-4 concept SUV unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show 2013

Maruti’s mini SUV, the Alfa XA will be built on Suzuki iV-4 concept


Suzuki unveiled an out-of-the-age SUV iV-4 concept at the ongoing Frankfurt Motor Show 2013. The Suzuki iV-4 concept forms the base of the compact SUV, which Maruti Suzuki is planning to launch in India. Earlier Maruti Suzuki had showed a mini SUV concept named Alpha XA  with looks very similar to the iV-4 concept.


The usage of ‘i’ in the vehicle/concept name has become a common term by automobile manufacturers these days. Hyundai and BMW are the other two companies which uses ‘i’ in their vehicle naming trend. Eg: Hyundai i10, i20 etc and BMW i3 and i8. Here in Suzuki iV-4 concept, the ‘i’ stands for individuality, V stands for Vehicle and the 4 represents all wheel drive system. With Suzuki iV-4 concept, Suzuki launches an all new all wheel drive technology termed “Allgrip”. According to the company “Allgrip” will offer a combination of design and off-road performance that goes beyond a typical city SUV.


Though Suzuki iV-4 concept is an all wheel drive vehicle, Maruti’s mini SUV in India might not get the all wheel drive options, at least not in the near future. 




Suzuki All-Grip 4WD System Explanation



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Honda announces new ‘EXCITING H DESIGN!!!’ concept for its future cars

Honda’s new ‘EXCITING H DESIGN!!!’ concept is the new face of Honda cars around the world.

Japanese auto major Honda has announced a new design concept ‘EXCITING H DESIGN!!!’ which will be incorporated in all its vehicles globally. Honda with this new design concept plans to promote a unique character and stronger presence around the world.

Honda's New design identity: "Solid Wing Face"
The three exclamatory marks in ‘EXCITING H DESIGN!!!’ represents three design factors – “High Tech” representing an innovative spirit, “High Tension” representing a beautiful body structure and layout and “High Touch” representing finely-honed surfacing and texture. The new design concept has been first applied in the all new Honda Fit which was launched in Japan yesterday.

Honda's New design concept: "EXCITING H DESIGN!!!"

Exterior design:

High Tech
Honda's new design identity, "Solid Wing Face," is adopted. While positioning the "H" mark in the center, the area from the front grill to the headlights will be designed in an advanced style as one uninterrupted flow.

High Tension
A well-toned body with beautiful proportion, "Athlete Form," is realized.

High Touch
Honda strives to realize "Dramatic Surfacing," well-elaborated form that provides an emotional attraction.

Interior design:

High Tech
Honda pursues an easy-to-see/easy-to-use "Advanced Interface" by adopting advanced technologies.

High Tension
A sporty and emotional "Personal Cockpit" is realized.

High Touch
Honda expresses its "Craftsmanship" by creating thoughtful interiors with an emphasis on the texture of materials.

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Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol and Diesel launched in India


Hyundai today launched the next generation i10 named Grand i10 at New Delhi. The Grand i10 is available in both petrol and diesel variants and will be sold along with the current model. It will be placed in between the current i10 and i20 in terms of hierarchy.

The Hyundai Grand i10 is bigger than the current model. In fact the wheelbase of the Grand i10 is 100 mm longer than the Euro spec model which will be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. Design wise the Grand i10 has nothing much to talk about. There is change in headlamp and tail lamp designs outside and an all new dashboard in the interior.


The most interesting part of the Grand i10 is it comes in two fuel options – Petrol and Diesel. Till now i10 was available in only petrol variant and a diesel option now widens the range of i10 buyers. The diesel engine in the Grand i10 is 1.1L CRDi 3 cylinder engine, which is basically the scaled down version of i20s 1.4L CRDi. The engine could manage to deliver good fuel efficiency of about 24 Kmpl. 

Hyundai Grand i10 Price (All prices Ex-showroom, New Delhi)

Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Price

Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Era Price – Rs. 4,29,900
Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Magna Price - Rs. 4,49,400
Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Sportz Price - Rs. 4,88,800
Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Asta Price - Rs. 5,47,800

Hyundai Grand i10 Diesel Price

Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Era Price - Rs. 5,23,700
Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Magna Price - Rs. 5,43,200
Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Sportz Price - Rs. 5,82,600

Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Asta Price - Rs. 6,41,600
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Mahindra Scorpio facelift spied

A major facelift to Mahindra Scorpio is in the pipeline

It was full 4 years back when the Scorpio got a facelift. The Scorpio in 2009 got a major facelift with clear lens headlamp, new grill and bumper and minor tweaks here and there. Now, as we see in the picture, the Scorpio is going to get another facelift before the launch of all new model in 2015.


The changes will not be just in the exterior. There will be also some changes in the dashboard and seats as they were also covered in the spy photo vehicle. Mahindra might also work on the  mileage, power and sound insulation and improve the current vehicle as seen in the updated XUV 500.


Stay tuned for more news about Mahindra Scorpio facelift. 

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