New 2008-09 Mitsubhishi Cedia
The new cedia comes with a Slick and highly responsive 2.0 liter ECI-MULTI SOHC 2.0 litre Petrol engine generates enough energy to keep your pulse racing all the time thanks to the class leading torque of 175 Nm . The smooth-shifting, 5-speed manual gear box offers the primal excitement of hands-on engine performance. An obvious choice of rally purist.
Cedia’s precision balanced road handling is the result of a comprehensive approach.
Ideally matching the rigid body design with all-wheel independent suspension system,
Cedia achieves excellent straight-line stability and cornering performance. Cedia’s nimble maneuverability and 4.9m turning radius comes handy in getting out of tight spots , or into them, as the case may be.
Personally, I didn’t like the FRONT looks and am sure about many Mitsubishi fans out there expecting some exciting looks from EVO. And with Honda Civic, Corolla Altis, New Generation Honda City in the market and new comers like the Fiat Linea coming in market pretty soon, it might be really hard for the lancer to sell as the old lancer or maybe the current Cedia did.
Specification
Overall Length : mm 4595
Overall Width : mm 1695
Overall Height : mm 1455
Wheelbase : mm 2600
Ground clearance : mm 175
Kerb weight : 1225 Kg
Gross vehicle weight : 1670 Kg
Seating capacity : 5
Minimum turning radius : 4.9m
Top speed : 180Km/hr
ENGINE
Engine : Type 4 cylinder, in-line, 16 valve SOHC
Displacement : 1999cc
Bore x Stroke : 81.5mm x 95.8
PERFORMANCE
Max.output : 115 (85) / 5250 PS(KW)/rpm
Max. torque : 17.8 (175) / 4250 kg-m(N-m)/rpm
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Type : Unleaded Petrol
Fuel supply system : ECI - MULTI
(Electronically Controlled Multi-point Fuel Injection)
Tank capacity : 50 litres
TRANSMISSION
Type 5-speed manual
Gear ratio 1st 3.583
2nd 1.947
3rd 1.379
4th 1.03
5th 0.762
Reverse 3.363
Final 3.722
SUSPENSION
STEERING Type : Hydraulic Variable Power Assisted
Front McPherson Strut with Coil Spring and Stabilizer bar
Rear Independent Multi-link with Stabilizer bar
BRAKES
Front 15″ Ventilated Disc
Rear 15″ Disc
TYRES AND WHEELS
Tyres 195/60R 15 tubeless
Wheels 15″ x 6.0 JJ alloy
Mahindra Scorpio mHAWK Automatic Unveiled
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M ) introduced a new version of the Scorpio with an Automatic transmission in Pune and Bangalore, early this week. Just in time for the festive season, the new Scorpio Automatic is the first and only SUV in India to feature a Six-speed Automatic Transmission.
The Scorpio Automatic comes loaded with the 2.2-Litre mHawk power plant and it will be available in the VLX and the VLS variants. The VLX model is priced at Rs 10.75 lakhs (ex-showroom , Pune) while the VLS model has a slightly cheaper price-tag of Rs 10.24 lakhs (ex-showroom , Pune).
The transmission technology and components on the new Scorpio have been sourced from an Australian firm named Drive train Systems International (DSI). The Six speed transmission features built-in intelligent drive modes to suit the driving conditions and an anti-roll back mechanism while in the ‘Drive’ mode.
The Scorpio Automatic also features the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) technology that does not allow the gear lever to be released out of the ‘Park’ position unless the driver applies the brake. The airconditioning system too has been improvised and enhanced on the new Scorpio and the centre console also gets an all new look. The car will carry all the other state of the art technologies seen on the VLX and VLS trims of the mHawk Scorpio.
Honda unveils new version of ‘City’
Honda Siel Cars India on Thursday launched the third generation model of its Sedan, City, priced between Rs 7.7 lakh and Rs 8.9 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The new Honda City would come in three different grades with both automatic and manual transmissions and would be available with a 1.5 litre i-VTEC engine.
Honda City is the one of the most successful car brands in the country and with this launch, India will become the largest market for Honda City, HSCI President and CEO M Takadegawa told reporters here. The company had recently introduced its new City in Thailand.
The all new third-generation Honda City which has been designed for the Indian market, will be available in six colours, comes with two plus two years warranty. Its unique ‘Arrow Shot Form’ design gives it a powerful and imposing presence. Seen from the front, the streamlined grill and sharp headlights deliver a distinctive road presence. With the City’s shortened rear end, the aerodynamic looking rear combination lights enhance its sporty looking tail design. The new City offers 15 inch wheel base and the design contribute to making the Arrow-shot form even more impressive.
Maruti A-Star to be called Pixo and new Alto globally
Maruti Suzuki, manufacturer of the car, will brand it A-Star in India. The same car will be contract-manufactured by Maruti for Nissan Motors and called Pixo. And it will be the new Alto for Suzuki Motor Corporation in Europe. The car will be manufactured exclusively by Maruti Suzuki’s plant at Manesar in Haryana and will be unveiled by both companies at the Paris Motor Show next month at their respective pavilions.
Both Nissan Pixo and Suzuki Alto will compete against Toyota Aygo in the international market while it will be pitted against Hyundai i10, Fiat Palio and Tata Motors Indica Vista in the premium small-car segment in India. An MSI spokesperson refused to comment and said: “A-Star has nothing to do with Alto, which will continue to be the flagship model of Maruti Suzuki in India. It is a totally different segment.”
The Alto-A-Star-Pixo will be on the same platform, but the European cars will be different from the Indian model. All cars will be powered by Suzuki’s 1.0 litre K-series engine, but the Pixo and Alto are likely to have an additional four speed automatic transmission (similar to the Hyundai i10) for easy city handling which may be absent in A-Star.
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Published on Saturday, Sep 27th, 2008 at 9:25 am under categories : MitsubishiTags : Cedia, lancer, Mitsubishi
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