Ford brings out Endevour Thunder+ with 3.0L 16 valve TDCi, the Big guy’s here
Ford, though a bit late, released its new 3 litre Endeavour Thunder kitted with 16 valve TDCi (turbo diesel common rail injection) diesel engine. Its probably a kick back for the new launch of Chevrolet Captiva, which even though has a bumpy ride has a nice diesel engine under its hood.
New Features
The new SUV delivers unmatched power, best-in-class torque, cleaner tailpipe emissions and excellent fuel efficiency. The result is a comfortable and premium 4×4 SUV ready to overcome the challenges of India’s demanding conditions.
TVS Flame CCVTi 125cc: Burn the Roads ! : Review
To take on the contender to fill in the 125cc range, specifically the Bajaj XCD 125, TVS has has just made its fiery debut of “Flame CCVTi 125″ . It is probably the best styles motorcycle in 125cc range. Comparatively a large machine with blacck and red color theme, to go with the fiery name. The five spoke alloys, front forks, engine refinement is more like the better bikes. It has a really bright halogen-equipped clear lens headlight with a state of the art digital instrument console which includes tripmeter, odometer, fuel gauge, clock and economy ride indicator. The Flame boasts a 8L fuel tank which is the same ammount an Bajaj XCD can hold.
The Flame has the technolgically advanced CCVTi (Controlled Combustion Variable timing ignition) engine 124.8cc, 10.3bhp at maximum power at 8250rpm and peak torque of 10.2 kgm at 6350rpm. Even with its powerful CCVTi engine it cn return about 53kpl on a crowded city road and it did better than 58kpl on an open highway.
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New TATA Indica 2008 Dicor Review : Fiat 1.3 Diesel, 1.4 Petrol
TATA Indica, when launched 10 years ago, was the first “true” Indian hatch. It has come a long way since but the recent auto expo showed us a new version, not just mere face lifts but more powerful engines, bigger, better interiors and improved quality.
It’s a massive hatchback with so much comfort in the rear, which has always been its plus point, taxiwallas fav. I must say. But the new one is not just a car to be chauffeured. The new 1.3L Fiat engine and 1.4L petrol is enough to compete against Japanese and Korean brands.
The New Look
A team led by ex-IDEA design Italy, carried out the design of the new Indica. The brief was to design a recognizable Indica, but also keep it fresh and distinct from the earlier model. The new Indica has a bigger smiling grill and Air inlet, vertically stacked tail-lights - an Indica trademark. New headlamps strech along way . Indica’s interiors is generous and it has now grown outward in every area.
- Overall length is up 120mm and height up by 65mm.
- Centrally mounted instrument cluster like in Chevrolet Spark.
- Space for double size music system.
- Perfect thigh support and the cabin feels as good as Honda Cars.
Hyundai plans small car below Santro
The Nano effect is showing up, yesterday Hyundai Motors India Ltd said it is gearing up to develop a small car, which will be a little smaller in size than its best-selling ‘ Hatchback Santro’ in the next three years. The car will be a little smaller in size but with more space inside than the Santro and will be a market model which achieves all global parameters.
Renault and Nissan Motor are studying the feasibility of a 3,000 dollar car with motorbike maker Bajaj Auto while others including Toyota Motor and Volkswagen have also expressed interest in a cheap car. Annual passenger vehicle sales in India are estimated to nearly double to 20 lakh units by 2010 due to rising incomes and new launches.
Currently the cheapest version of the Santro is available at an ex-showroom price of Rs 2.7 lakh and with an eye on a low-priced car, Hyundai may possibly look at a price point close to Rs 2 lakh. Small cars have been the biggest volume churner for Hyundai in India through its Santro and now with the i-10. However, it has not been able to make much of an impact in sedan segment where only ‘Accent’ has given it some success.
TATA Sumo Grande : Review
The 9`th Auto Expo 2008 saw another Star attraction from an Indian House ! The all new “Sumo Grande” ! You can’t possibly guess its a TATA unless you see the logo. Its amazingly beutiful and powerful and stylish and spacious and smooth and … if you compare it with its older bro.
The Design and Styling
The Sumo grande was styled by the Concept Group in the UK, with whom TATA has worked previously. It looks sleeker as a result of Angular shape, flowing lines and as some excess headroom is taken away. With no fussy details visible, its bold, clean and fresh. The rear with crispy styled tail lights look very modern. In short, An SUV look.
Specification
Price : 6.7 - 7.7 Lakh*
Engine : 4 Cylinder, in line, 2179cc, Turbocharged Diesel
Layout : Front, Longitudinal, Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Gearbox : 5-Speed Manual
Power : 118bhp at 1500-3000rpm
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