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VW New Polo at Rs 4.34 lakh

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:37:47 +0000

1.2L 75 HP Petrol Trendline Rs 4,34,000
1.2L 75 HP Petrol Comfortline Rs 4,83,800
1.2L 75 HP Petrol Highline Rs 5,72,000
1.2 L 75 HP TDI Trendline Rs 5,32,000
1.2L 75 HP TDI Comfortline Rs 5,81,800
1.2L 75 HP TDI Highline Rs 6,70,000

VW has priced the low-end variants well. At the top-end, though, it would face serious competition from the entrenched players in the market. Horsepower ratings too might be a bit of a disappointment for many. You only have to compare it to the Suzuki Swift, which has its top end variants priced at Rs 5.16 lakh and Rs 5.26 lakh for petrol and diesel respectively. Well, you can say you would be paying more for class, in the case of the Polo!In India, the new Volkswagen Polo has a bunch of competitors who are no pushovers either. Apart from the trusty Suzuki Swift and its tall brother Ritz, the little Hyundai i10, the Chevrolet Beat, The Fiat Punto, the Honda Jazz, the upcoming Ford Figo and even the top-end Tata Indica Vista.

Ferrari F450 car specs

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:31:51 +0000

The Ferrari F450 will use a modified chassis and body from the F430. The F450 will have a more aggressive look and engine, with some components in the bodywork and chassis borrowed from the F430. It will be powered by a 4.6 Liter V8 with 520 HP, which will make the Ferrari F450 more powerful than the factory tuned F430 Scuderia. Ferrari is working on lots of new technologies and there is speculation as to which ones will debut with the F450. F1 is to play a prominent role in the new equipment system, with an KERS-like energy recovery system, dual-clutch 7-speed transmission and understeer-cancelling driving software potentially making their virgin show. The Ferrari F450 can be the first car to incorporate KERS. Used on Formula One racers, the kinetic energy recovery system makes energy saved from braking into extra power.The Ferrari F450, which is regarded as a replacement of current Ferrari F430 is reported to make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September with UK sales starting in 2010.

Toyota Etios Sedan

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:26:02 +0000

Toyota has put a lot of efforts while designing it. The design and styling of this car is very impressive. Toyota has kept in mind that it needs to make this car as affordable as possible because Honda has also launched its small car in the Auto Expo, 2010. Toyota is sure that this car will give a good competition to Maruti Swift.The interiors of this car are contemporary and elegant. This car has a seating capacity of five people. The 1200 cc engine of this car will surely be able to offer high performance as expected from Toyota cars. Inside this car, you will find a lot of space for comfortable journeys. This car offers enough roominess and comfortable seats for the passengers. The appearance of this car is quite sporty from outside. Toyota has planned to offer this car to the Indian customers at the price of 7 Lakhs INR.Paying this much money will not be a big deal for those people who trust Toyota and love sedans. This car is offered in both petrol and diesel variants. If you are planning to buy a car like Hyundai i20 then you may also consider buying Toyota Etios Sedan. Toyota is sure that with this car it will be able to increase its customer base in India.

2011 Hyundai Azera

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:10:14 +0000

The 2011 Hyundai Azera adds power and efficiency to a model known for its luxurious appointments. The updated large sedan now includes an advanced six-speed automatic transmission and other powertrain refinements raising the bar on fuel economy in its class, while still gaining horsepower. The 2011 Azera will be available at Hyundai dealerships in spring 2010.

Exterior upgrades:

* Headlights, tail lights and fog lights
* Bumper fascias, side mirrors and window trim
* Trunk lid and grille
* Alloy wheels
* Interior refinements
* Center console aluminum graining
* “Eco Indicator”
* “EZ Lane Change Assist” – one touch triple turn signal

All of these upgrades help illustrate why more and more customers are discovering how well Azera stacks up against the competition. Overall, the 2011 Azera is a strong competitor to vehicles like the Lexus ES350, Toyota Avalon, Nissan Maxima, Buick LaCrosse and Ford Taurus. Spacious and luxurious, the Azera features more interior volume than expensive luxury sedans such as the Mercedes Benz E-Class, BMW 750i and Lexus LS 460. Both Azera powertrains still offer more standard horsepower than the BMW 528i demonstrating that Azera is one of the smartest premium large-sedan choices available in the American market today.

2010 Cadillac SRX 2.8L V6 Turbo

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:06:31 +0000

When GM set out to redesign the SRX two years ago, they had decided to scrap the V8 and instead offer a 3.0L V6 that put out 265 horses, and to offer a turbocharged V6. The latter offering is realized with the 2.8L DOHC turbocharged V6 that puts out 300 horses and up to 295 lb-ft of torque, bringing the SRX 2.8L V6 Turbo from 0-60 ph in 7.6 seconds; a full second faster than the standard 3.0L engine and closer to its fiercest rival, the 275-hp 3.5L Lexus RX 350. Also crucial to the quickness premium offered with the SRX 2.8L V6 Turbo is the transmission. The standard GM 6-speed automatic found in the 3.0L is swapped out in exchange for an Aisin AF40 6-speed automatic transmission which decreases shift time and offers the driver-selectable ‘eco-mode’, which alters the transmission’s shift points to maximize fuel economy. Despite the ‘eco-mode’ feature, the vehicle is a thirsty one as it returns an EPA estimated 15/22 mpg (city/highway). That figure is significantly low when compared to the 3.0L’s 18/25 mpg, and the 3.5L Rx 350’s 18/24 mpg. We were able to maintain a combined 16 mpg throughout the week; eco-mode was engaged for most of this time.

Base Price: $48,815.
Price as Tested: $54,475.
Engine: 2.8L turbocharged V6 – 300-hp / 295 lb-ft of torque.
Transmission : Aisin AF40 6-speed automatic transmission.
Curb Weight: 4,307 lbs.
0 to 60 mph: 7.6 seconds.
Fuel-Economy: 15/22 mpg (city/highway).

Jeep Grand Cherokee in 2010

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:03:45 +0000

The 2010 Jeep Grande Cherokee is ranked number 15 out of 27 when compared against other affordable mid-size sports utility vehicles. The new 2010 model is equipped with an exhaust- gas recirculation valve that improves fuel efficiency.Although the Cherokee has been awarded with numerous accolades, fuel efficiency is somewhat lower than other mid-size SUVS. However, when compared to other off- road only vehicles, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is slightly better than average and even ranks in the category of good.

Although fuel economy does fluctuate based on driver variations as well as driving conditions, one can expect to get about 15 to 16 miles to the gallon when driving in the city and about 20 to 21 miles per gallon highway. These averages can differ when the car is driven harder or at higher speeds than usual. This is comparable, but less than other affordable mid -size SUVs in its class that are not off-roading cars.On the other hand, when compared to other off-roading vehicles, the Jeep ranks slightly higher than the popular Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder and the Chevy Trailblazer. In addition, the Jeep offers a better ride as well as handling.

Bugatti Galibier Green cars

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:58:20 +0000

Bugatti made it clear that this was just a concept – not a production car – and was built to judge the response. But rumours are already flying around that it’s been given the green light for production.Is this likely? Actually, it is. We are convinced that Bugatti’s so-called ‘Three Bugatti Concept’ plan is nothing more than a clear sign of the direction Bugatti are going. The Veyron will end production in 2012 after the Grand Sport production finishes. And there is no way Bugatti are going to lose the mantle of the ‘Greatest Supercar in the World’. So we have no doubt that Bugatti are working on a new, lighter, more extreme version of the Veyron, featuring the 1200bhp it’s long been mooted is possible from the Veyron’s W16.

The new ‘Super Veyron‘ will launch a year or two after the Bugatti Galibier – probably in 2014 – giving Bugatti both a hyper supercar and a hyper coupe saloon. But what of the third of Bugatti’s concepts? We’re pretty certain that will be a 21st century recreation of the Bugatti Royale. It will sit a big notch above the Rolls Royce Phantom and the Maybach as the ultimate transport for Heads of State, Royalty and uber-rich. It won’t be built in quite the limited numbers of the original Royale, but it will be a very limited production – perhaps only 50 units over five years.