Mitsubishi launched Pajero Sport automatic, priced at Rs. 23.55 lakh

        Japanese car manufacturer has launched automatic variant of its popular SUV Pajero Sport in Inida. The Pajero Sport automatic is priced at Rs. 23.55 lakh Ex-showroom, New Delhi.

        Mitsubishi Pajero Sport automatic is available in only 4x2 variant only. It is positioned below the top of the line 4x4 variant. The automatic Pajero Sport gets chrome grill finishing and redesigned bumper as exterior changes. Interiors gets some changes in the form of automatic climate control, reverse parking camera and an infotainment system.

        Under the hood is the same 2.5L 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine that pumps out 175 bhp of power and 35.7 Kg of torque. Power is transmitted to rear wheels by 5 speed automatic transmission which can be controlled by paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.

        Mitsubishi is working on a new platform for its global SUV based on it Triton pickup truck which is expected to replace Pajero Sport. In India Pajero Sport competes with Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Santa Fe in a price sensitive market. 

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Ford unveils next generation Ford Endeavour, goes on sale by 2015

        Ford Motors Company has unveiled the next generation Endeavour which will go on sale in 2015. Ford Endeavour which is known as Ford Everest in international marketsd has good presence in countries like China, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand.

        Next Generation Ford Endeavour concept was shown in 2013 and the model unveiled retains all most everything seen on a concept prototype. The new Endeavour gets daytime LED running lights, aluminium front and rear cuff plates and large hexagonal grille. In the inside there is an eight inch touchscreen and Ford’s new SYNC2 infotainment system.

        Known for its all terrain capabilities, the new Endeavour will get safety systems like hill start assist to control ascent, descent and curve when on a hill, a warning system for lane departure, a system to indicate blind spots, adaptive cruise control and ESP.

Next Generation Ford Endeavour Picture Gallery

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Renault duster discount price 2014

        Renault has slashed prices of Duster SUV, probable to clear 2014 manufactured models. The price slash holds for the AWD Duster also which was launched barely 2 months back.

        Renault Duster RXL which was sold at Rs. 9.69 lakh is now available at Rs. 9.29 lakh, a cool Rs. 50,000 discount. You get Rs. 60,000 discount on Duster RxL AWD variant which is now sold at Rs. 11.29 compared to earlier price tag of Rs. 11.89 lakh (Prices Ex-showroom, New Delhi).

        The initial response received by Duster seems to have gone because of launch of Nissan Terrano. Terrano with its better looks has eaten up Duster sales and Renault is striving hard to maintain sales figures of Duster. Renault says the price slash is for limited period, but we believe it will be effective till this year end. 

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Renault developing 800cc petrol engine for its low cost small car

        For quiet sometime we know about Renault’s plan of launching a low-cost small car in India. The car codenamed XBA is likely to be in Indian showrooms by mid 2015.

        Renault will debut an all new 800cc petrol engine in the low-cost small car. The engine codenamed BR-8 is quiet sophisticated with twin cam, 4 valves per cylinder, 3 cylinder one. Advanced design of the engine will help to deliver excellent power and fuel efficiency.

        Along with the new engine, Renault’s low cost small car will feature Automatic Manual Transmission to compete against recently launched Maruti Alto K10. The car will be priced around Rs. 3 lakh, very close to the Alto K10. 

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Ford Ecosport Storm, Beauty and Beast concepts showed at Brazil Motor Show

          Ford Ecosport has been most popular SUV in India at present. The muscular looking Ford will definitely turn heads in the traffic. Now Ford h as showed 3 new concepts of Ecosport named Ecosport Storm, Beauty & Beast which give much more appeal to the car. Here are the features of the three Ecosport concepts:

Ford Ecosport Storm:

Design cues taken from F150 Raptor pickup truck
Brings power and strength of Ford’s range
Very nice integration of Ford nomenlceature on the radiator grill
Blue exterior paint with blackened bonned
Plastic Body cladding
15 inch alloy wheels and high profile 215/75 off-road tyres.

Ford Ecosport Beast:

Not as rugged as Storm but looks muscular

Pearlescent Speed White with Black decals supported by brightly coloured red orange and blue accents

Three horizontal metallic bars on the grill

LED fog lamps enclosure, roof and bonnet scoopBlackened 18 inch alloy wheels with black body cladding and black inserts in the head lamps cluster

Ford Ecosport Beauty:

Brilliant Copper Stardust matte finish paint scheme

LED daytime running lights in place of the fog lamps, next to the radiator protector cum air dam

18 inch silver alloy wheels contrasted with a blackened rooftop

Four armchair style seats with leather upholstery

DVD screens and multimedia infotainment system assisted with GPS

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All new Maruti Alto K10 launched in India, comes with AMT

          Maruti Suzuki has launched the all new Alto K10 with a starting price of Rs. 3.06 lakh Ex-showroom, New Delhi. The new Alto K10 is based on the Alto 800 which was launched in 2012. The new Alto K10 comes with many mechanical and cosmetic changes.

          The new Alto K10 is powered by a 988cc, 3 cylinder K10 petrol engine which produces 67 Bhp of power and 9.1 Kg of torque. This is the same engine which powered the earlier Alto K10 which has been tweaked now to improve power and fuel efficiency.

          The most important new of the new Alto K10 is it will come in two transmission options. Apart from the standard 5 speed manual gearbox, the car gets AMT which makes Alto K10 the cheapest automatic car in the country. However, AMT variant come with a higher premium than the manual one.

          Though built on the Alto 800 platform, K10 gets a new grill with chrome outline, new head lamps, new front and rear bumper and new taillights. In the interior there is new two-tone dashboard with new centre console and audio system.

          Top of the line variant will get features such as diver airbag, front fog lamps and remote central locking. 

New Maruti Alto K10 Price in Delhi

New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 LX Price in Delhi - Rs 3.06 lakh

New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 LXi Price in Delhi - Rs 3.22 lakh

New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 VXi Price in Delhi - Rs 3.38 lakh

New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 VXi (O) Price in Delhi - Rs 3.57 lakh

New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 VXI (Automatic) Price in Delhi - Rs 3.80 lakh

New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 (CNG) LXI Price in Delhi - Rs 3.82 lakh

All prices Ex-showroom at the time of launch. Prices may change.

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Next Generation Ford Endeavour will be unveiled soon

        Ford has been working on next generation Endeavour for quite some time and some spy photos of the vehicle testing in Thailand has been published on the net. The latest news is that the new Endeavour will be unveiled on 14^th of November 2014 and by next year the vehicle is expected to be launched in India as well.

        The next generation Ford Endeavour get a tough look styling as usual. The front grill reminds us of the Ecosport, giving the vehicle a robust look which has been the DNA of all Ford vehicles. The big wheel arches and massive tyres give more upright stance to the SUV.

        Ford will use the same body-on-frame build and a seven seat layout on the new Endeavour. It will get two engine options of 2.2L and 3.0 liter with 2 and 4 wheel drive power trains.

        Inside the cabin are more sqarish design reminding us of the Range Rovers. The new Endeavour ‘s 2 and 4 wheel drive system will be controlled by a button on the dash board. Apart from regular features, the new Endeavour will get Ford Sync system seen first in India on the Ecosport.

        Ford has seen good success with the Ecosport and will like to carry on with it in the Endeavour as well. Though Endeavour has been a successful SUV in other parts of the world, it has not been able to fight against the likes of Toyota Fortuner. With modern styling and better fuel efficiency, the new Endeavour should do some good to Ford in India.

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