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Saturday, January 28, 2012

The New Powerful Compact Swift DZire

After the success of the new Swift, Maruti Suzuki is all set to rejig the sedan segment with a brand new Swift DZire. Several innovations have made the new DZire lighter, quieter and nimble; the petrol variant delivers an enhanced fuel efficiency of 19.1 km per litre and the diesel variant promises improved fuel efficiency of 23.4 km per litre.

The new Swift DZire built on a brand new platform measures 3995mm in length, has a width of 1695mm. In addition, it is 25mm higher at 1530mm and a larger wheel base of 2430mm adding to overall vehicle stability.

The new Swift Dzire is powered by VVT technology that brings improved engine efficiency, optimized fuel consumption and lower carbon emissions.

The K12M VVT petrol engine delivers a power of 87 Ps @ 6000 rpm and torque of 114Nm @ 4000 rpm which empowers the new Swift Dzire to cruise, accelerate and climb steep inclines, effortlessly.





Wednesday, January 18, 2012

The Curious Case of 'Smart For-Us' New Concept Car

The smart for-us is a mobility concept. It translates the practical loading concept of a pickup to the reality of 21st century urban traffic. It has ample room for two people and also has space behind for two smart ebikes, which can charge their batteries on the cargo area during the journey.It is small, agile and does not need any petrol thanks to its electric drive. Thanks to the state-of-the-art electric drive with a 55 kW magneto-electric motor the zero-emission smart for-us is agile and lively to drive.

With its exterior dimensions (length/width/height: 3547/1506/1701 mm) it could almost go unnoticed on the loading area of a typical pickup, and it is also anything but ordinary under the body. Thanks to the state-of-the-art electric drive with a55 kW magneto-electric motor the zero-emission smart for-us is agile and lively to drive. It will celebrate its world premiere at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.







Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Showcased at Delhi Auto Expo 2012

Maruti has unveiled Ertiga MPV at the Delhi Auto Expo, marking the carmaker’s entry in the Utility Vehicle segment. Powered by next generation K-series 1.4litre V V T engine, Ertiga will offer a mileage of 16.02 kmpl. It will be available in diesel variant as well, powered by the 1.3 DDiS engine inherited from SX4. It will give a mileage of 20.77 kmpl. Built on an extended Swift platform, the Ertiga is said to be launched by the end of the first quarter and will slot in below the Innova and Xylo both in size and price.




Friday, January 6, 2012

GM launches Chevrolet Sail Hatchback


General Motors India unveiled the first two products from its joint venture with SAIC, the Chevrolet Sail premium hatchback and the Chevrolet MPV Concept, at the 11th Auto Expo in New Delhi.


The Sail hatchback, which will go on sale later this year, is built for the world’s emerging markets. Engineers at the GM Technical Center – India in Bangalore spent the past year and a half engineering the platform for India to ensure that the Sail hatchback and other vehicles built on the platform will meet the requirements of the Indian market and Indian car buyers.