Mahindra and Mahindra has shaked the D-segment SUV market with the launch of its all New World SUV which was been codenamed as 'World SUV W201'. Mahindra has announced the official name for their new SUV, it will be sold as XUV500. The Mahindra XUV500 has been developed from scratch and only one thing is common in Scorpio and XUV500 - the mHawk diesel engine (which has also been fine-tuned to develop 140 bhp of maximum power and 330 nm of maximum torque). XUV500 has been in talks from last one year, now the time has come and Mahindra has finally launched the XUV500.
Mahindra has priced the base model of XUV500 very competitively at Rs. 10.80 lakhs only (Ex-showroom New Delhi). Produced in Mahindra's Rs 2500 crore plant at Chakan, the total investment behind the project has been Rs 650 crore. XUV500 has been tested over 2.35 mn kms, with over 250 prototypes being built. The company expects to sell 2000 units of the XUV500 every month. Conceptualized with the aim of creating an altogether new category between the Scorpio and high end SUVs, the XUV500 is the next generation SUV targeted at Generation X, where the double O connotes the added Oomph value in the product.
Mahindra & Mahindra has managed to book 8000+ XUV500s since its launch, the company has stopped accepting bookings, they are booked for next 4 months.
Variants of Mahindra XUV500
- Mahindra XUV500 W6 4x2
- Mahindra XUV500 W8 4x2
- Mahindra XUV500 W8 4x4
Price of Mahindra XUV500
- Mahindra XUV500 W6 2WD - 10.80 lakhs
- Mahindra XUV500 W8 2WD - 11.95 lakhs
- Mahindra XUV500 W8 AWD - 12.88 lakhs
Mahindra & Mahindra has revealed the prices of XUV500, the W6 variant is priced at Rs. 10.80 lakhs, W8 variant is priced at Rs. 11.95 lakhs and W8 AWD variant is priced at Rs. 12.88 lakhs, which is very competitive and less than the expected prices! It is for sure that will all these comfort and safety features it will be a runaway success because other SUVs in this segment are priced around Rs. 15-20 lakhs. The main rivals of Mahindra XUV500 are Toyota Fortuner, Chevrolet Captiva, Ford Endeavour and recently launched Hyundai Santa Fe.
ARAI Certified Renault Koleos Mileage: 13.7 KMPL
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The new Hyundai Verna 2011 is the new Verna fluidic sedan car inspired by the Hyundai’s Fluidic sculpture philosophy with aerodynamic exteriors. It is available in both New Verna Diesel CRDi VGT and Verna Petrol 2011 VTVT versions .The petrol engines are of capacities 1.4 litre and 1.6 litre with power output of 107PS and 123 PS respectively . The new Verna diesel is also available in 1.4L and 1.6L engines capacities with power output of 90 PS and 128 PS respectively .It has options of automatic transmission for both 1.6L diesel and Petrol engine with 4-speed gearbox .On the design front the new Verna Fluidic sports hexagonal grille at the front, eagle eye headlamps and the stylish ‘L’ shaped front fog lamps .
The new Hyundai Verna Fluidic Price starts from Rs 6.99 lakh and the top model will cost Rs 10.74 lakh. The Verna 2011 Diesel Price and the New Verna Petrol Price in Delhi , Mumbai ,Bangalore,Chennai,Kolkata , Pune , and Ahmedabad will be updated soon …
Toyota Etios Liva is Toyota’s first hatchback in India. Toyota Etios Liva is set to launch in India on 27th of June with a petrol variant initially. By end of July deliveries of the Toyota Etios Liva are expected to commence.
The new Toyota Etios Liva will be powered by a 1.2 Liter petrol engine which produces 80 Bhp power. Toyota Etios Liva diesel with 1.4L Engine will be launched later may be by early next year.
The new Toyota Etios Liva Price in India is expected to be in the range of Rs 4 Lakhs to Rs 5 Lakhs.
French car maker Renault will launch its SUV, Renault Koleos in India by end of this year 2011. Renault Koleos will take on Tata Aria, Honda CRV, Toyotoa Fortuner, Chevrloet Captiva.
Renault Koleos will be launched in India with two engine options Diesel and petrol. Renault Koleos petrol endigne will be powered by a 2.5 liter petrol engine which delivers 170 Bhp of power and 226 Nm of torque. Renault Koleos diesel engine will be powered by 2.0 liter diesel engine which delivers power of 175 Bhp and 340 Nm of torque.
Ford India has launched the all new Ford Fiesta 2011 .It has Bold and sporty looks with curves and dynamically elongated headlamps .It has a futuristic design that makes it truly stands out in the crowd and will be the head turner on the road . The dashboard control system is inspired by the Mobile phone keypad.The steering wheel work with voice control to control everything from Cruise Control to climate control . It sports a Multi-function LED display which displays phone, music, air conditioning information . The other new feature is the automatically fold-in of the Side mirrors when parked.This feature is currently available in some luxury cars .The new Ford Fiesta 2011 will be available in 1.6L petrol Engine and followed by 1.6L Duratorq diesel engine.It will compete with the Maruti Suzuki SX4 vvt , the all new Honda City , Fiat Linea , and the Volkswagen vento .
Ford Figo Price in India: Ex-Showroom Delhi**
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Ford Figo is small car form Ford India and available in petrol and diesel variant @ very attractive price.
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VW Polo Diesel variant Prices (1.2L TDI, 75HP)
Trendline: 5,32,000/-
Comfortline: 5,81,800/-
Highline: 6,70,000/-
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Variants, Shades & Price Of New Maruti Estilo
Maruti Suzuki has announced the price of New Estilo - it has been priced at Rs. 3.24 lakhs for the base model and Rs. 4.14 lakhs for top of the line VXi variant with ABS & Driver Side Airbag. The prices are more or less in the same price range of the outgoing model. As far as variants are concerned, it is available in three variants - Lx, Lxi, Vxi & top of the line Vxi ABS. Here are ex-showroom prices of New Estilo:
- New Estilo Lx -------- 324000.00
- New Estilo Lxi ------- 353000.00
- New Estilo Vxi ------- 383000.00
- New Estilo Vxi ABS - 414000.00
Price of Maruti Eeco
Maruti Suzuki has launched the Eeco MPV at an introductory price of Rs 2.59 lakh for the 5-seater standard model, Rs 2.89 lakh for the 5-seater AC model and Rs. 2.75 lakhs for the 7-seater variant.
\Maruti Alto is one of the incarnations of the a common platform, designed with the Japanese principles of kei-ji-dosha which strictly decide the dimensions a car must confirm to in order to be called a small car, in japan that is. As a matter of fact, it is the elder brother of the maruti 800. At one point of time, maruti was selling 3 versions of the maruti 800 here - the 800, Alto and the old Zen. All are different generations of same model.
Launched eight years ago, the Alto has displaced the M800 as Maruti's flagship company in the domestic market. Moreover, this model is also exported to other countries including Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, Greece, Austria, Ireland, the UK, France, Italy and Sweden and now it plans to start exporting it to new markets like Denmark, Hungary and Portugal.
So far it has exported nearly 2 lakh Altos. During FY 2007-08, Maruti sold sold 227,170 units in the domestic market. Alto sales have actually picked up very fast over the last 24-30 months. While Maruti only sold around 500,000 units of the Alto within the first six years of the car's launch, it has sold around the same number over the last two years.
Update: Alto K10 Launched - Base Variant Priced At Rs. 3.03 Lakhs
Maruti Suzuki has launched a new version of its best selling Alto with the K10B engine. The base model of Alto K10 is priced at Rs 3.03 lakhs and top mdoel is available for Rs 3.16 lakhs. The car will co-exist with the current 800cc Alto, offering a plusher option with more punch and better fuel efficiency.
From the images on right side you can clearly see the design changes which includes all new front and rear bumper, new headlamps/tail lamps, new fog lights and new radiator grille. New Steering wheel, instrument cluster and gear knob are also expected. For TV Commercial of New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 please scroll down to bottom of the page.
Price of New Maruti Alto K10
Maruti Alto K10 LXi - Rs 3.03 lakh, ex-showroom, New Delhi
Maruti Alto K10 VXi - Rs. 3.16 lakh, ex-showroom, New Delhi
Maruti Alto K10 LXi - Rs 3.18 lakh, ex-showroom, Mumbai
Maruti Alto K10 VXi - Rs. 3.32 lakh, ex-showroom, Mumbai
The above prices are introductory prices for the non-metallic paint versions.
Design & Styling of New Maruti Alto K10
The most prominent changes visible in the Maruti Alto K10 are the new eagle eyed headlamps which give Alto K10 a bold look, it also features all new tail lamps which are rounded from top which look much better in comparsion to the design of Alto 800cc. The front bumper of Alto K10 has integrated fog lamps which will come as standard in top variant. The front grille is also new with three horizontal slats in matte black finish with a big dominating Suzuki logo in centre. Other than these changes Alto K10 is similar in terms of looks and styling to the Alto 800cc.
Interiors of New Maruti Alto K10
The interiors of Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 are more refreshing and rich in terms of looks and design. The two-tone interiors looks very cool and give Alto K10 upmarket look. The steering wheel is all new with a big Suzuki logo in centre which looks awesome. The instrument cluster is also new, it now comprises much needed tachometer. The speedometer is flanked by tachometer on the left side with fuel gauge, temperature gauge and digital tripmetern odometer on the right side. The top variants of Alto K10 also features front power windows.
Changes/Additional Features in New Maruti Alto K10:
- New Radiator Grille, New Round Shaped Fog Lamps
- New Eagle Eyed Headlamps, New Tail Lamp Cluster
- New Front & Rear Bumpers, New 3-Spoke Steering Wheel
- New Matte Finish Gear Knob, Front Power Windows
- New Instrument Cluster with Tachometer and Digital Tripmeter
- New Design of Front Seats with Integrated Headrests
- Rear Parcel Tray, 155/65 R13 Tyre Size
Engine & Fuel Efficiency of New Maruti Alto K10
The 998cc, 3 cyl, MPFi, KB-series engine of New Alto K10 will be the same which is powering the Maruti A-Star, it generates maximum power of 67 Bhp with maximum torque of 90 Nm. With this engine New Alto K10 will perform very well in terms of acceleration and top speed. The company is claiming an ARAI approved figure of 20.2 kmpl for the light and zippy car.
Variants of New Maruti Alto K10
- Maruti Alto K10 LXi
- Maruti Alto K10 VXi
The new Alto K10 is available in an array of six colours :
- Sunlight Copper, Midnight Black
- Fire Brick Red, Superior White
- Ecru Beige, Silky Silver
The top variant VXi of Alto K10 comes with following features:
- Power Steering, Front Power Windows
- Remote Central Locking, Air Conditioner
- 3 Spoke Steering Wheel, Tachometer
- Fog Lamps, Rear Parcel Tray
- Internal Adjustment for Outside Rear View Mirrors
Press Release - Maruti Alto K10
New Delhi, August 04, 2010: Package of best in class fuel efficiency, power and performance
Brand Alto, India's largest selling car brand, now gets even more strength. Maruti Suzuki today launched another version of Brand Alto, equipped with a K-series, 998 cc engine. This version, called 'Alto-K10', comes with improved suspension, new cable-type transmission, superior brake system and more knee-room for rear seat passengers. The existing Alto clocks average sales of over 20,000 units every month. Maruti Suzuki expects the Alto-K10 to bring in additional customers. On the occasion of Alto-K10 launch, Mr. Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, said “The Alto's package of performance, fuel efficiency and attractive cost of ownership have together made it India's most popular car. The Alto-K10 will take this forward. There are a growing number of first time buyers who seek more power, performance and attitude in their car, without having to stretch all the way to buy a higher segment car. The Alto-K10 is meant for them”.
Highlights of Alto K10
- Fuel efficiency: 20.2 km per litre - the highest among petrol cars in A2 segment.
- Performance: Alto-K10 can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 13.3 seconds.
- New cable type transmission for easy gear shifting and enhanced driving pleasure.
Changes in Dimensions, Exterior and interiors of Alto K10:
Alto-K10 is longer by 125mm to accommodate the bigger K-series engine. It has a new aggressive front, with a differently styled combination of dynamic hood, bold eagle-eye headlamps with crystal-clear lens.
The Alto K10 comes with:
- Tinted glasses, Large13-inch tubeless tyres
- Body coloured bumpers, Trendy wheel-covers
- Precise and smart front grill, Interesting body side moulding, Stylish tail gate
- Plush two-tone interiors and an all-new 3-spoke steering wheel. These are aided by Vibrant new colours for upholstery
- Vanity mirror, Colour coordinated door trim fabric, Accessory socket, Stylish gear knob
- Rear parcel tray, Integrated headrests at front and rear, Ash tray and Cup holder
- All-new speedometer, tachometer and electronic tripmeter
- Front power windows
The designers imparted special attention to the rear exteriors of the Alto-K10 with a newly designed back door and a fresh set of rear combination lamps. While the existing Alto will continue to serve customers across India, the new sibling, Alto-K10, is specifically targeted at those customers, who are looking for premium features and performance in an economical package. For the record, the existing Alto holds the singular achievement of selling the highest number of units by a single model in a month with a staggering 25,340 units in May 2010.
Superior power and fuel efficiency
Alto-K10 is powered by a 998cc three-cylinder 'K10B' engine, Peak power of 68 ps at 6200 rpm, Fine balance of more power and high fuel efficiency, High torque of 90Nm at 3500 rpm, Low emissions and Low NVH and Remarkable peppy performance
Alto K10: High on Safety and Security
- Collapsible steering column, Headlight leveling device
- Improved suspension system, The child locks on the rear door
- Improved brake system, Central locking
- Side impact beams, i-CATS, to minimizes chances of a burglary
- Front fog lamps, High mounted rear stop lamp
Comfort Features of Alto K10
- Air-conditioner and a heater, Improved knee-room for rear seat passenger comfort
- Power Steering, Remote fuel tank lid opener
- 13-inch tubeless radial tyres, Remote back door opener
- 4.6 meters turning radius to take on traffic and parking challenges Key-off reminder
- A high 160 mm ground clearance, Internally adjustable ORVM
Environment Friendly
- BS IV compliant, E-10 and ELV compliant
