Saturday 14 July 2012

Renault Clio Looks, Price and Specifications

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Renault Clio Looks

Renault Clio photos reveal that the car looks better than the Nissan Micra and has a fresh and contemporary modern feel to it. As per initial reports the Renault Clio will be built on the Nissan Micra V-Platform. The difference will be in the comfort, style and performance.

The Renault Clio Photos indeed looks stylish. The only thing that the company has to ensure is hopefully the actual car also turns out to be the same as the photos. The car will be equipped with dedicated doors for rear passengers. The body panels will also be a never seen before. The car will be positioned at the higher end of the B segment.

The Renault Clio photos reveal that the car will have a stand of its own with a unique yet contemporary look without being overboard. The car is a true tribute to the French fashion with an aspirational massive design and styling.

Renault Clio Price

The Renault Clio India is a “small entry level car” is expected to bring the sales volume to the company. The Renault Clio car will be sold by the company through its own distribution network. The Renault Clio India Price will be competitive.
The Renault Clio Price would depend on the variants. Once you have decided your choice then you will have to take into account the shipping costs and import taxes in India that will give you a good idea of the full cost.

The Renault Clio India would be launched by 2013 and the Renault Clio Price starts about 8,995 pounds which would translate into 688 938.337 Indian rupees for Renault Clio Pizza which is the entry level variant.

Renault Clio Prices as per the models

• Renault Clio Price for I-Music is 11,405 pounds which would translate into 873 523.262 Indian rupees

• Renault Clio Price for Dynamique TomTom is 12,405 pounds which would translate into 950 114.516 Indian rupees
• Renault Clio Price for GT Line is TomTom 1.07227757 million Indian rupees
• Renault Clio Price for Gordini 128/106 is 1.07227757 million Indian rupees
• Renault Clio Price for Sport is 200 Cup 1.29668994 million Indian rupees
• Renault Clio Price for Sport 200 is 1.3732812 million Indian rupees
• Renault Clio Price for Sport 200 Silverstone GP is 1.53144214 million Indian rupees
• Renault Clio Price for Gordini 200 is 1.52186823 million Indian rupees
• Renault Clio Price for Expression is 796 932.007 Indian rupees

The Renault Clio Ex-showroom Price in India may tentatively be at Rs 6 lakh and upwards as per pre launch reports. The Renault Clio On road Price will be inclusive of the Vehicle price, Road tax, Insurance and registration fees can further increase the cost up to 10% extra. If you want additional accessories you shall have to pay extra amount for the same.

So taking into considerations all these factors and its price in the other major auto markets the Renault Clio Ex showroom Price Mumbai can be around Rs. 6,00,000 and upwards in the Indian market.

Nissan GTR Looks Price and Specifications

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The Nissan GTR when launched fours year ago, it seemed that the car had everything going for it and there was no possible room for improvement. But Nissan not wanting to make the mistake of resting on its past laurels has come up with a car that is more powerful, more stylish and has more features for the Nissan GTR India 2012 model.

The Nissan GTR photos reveal that the car is completely revamped with a bigger fascia and louvered corners. Nissan also has inset new LED running lights into the fascia. The Nissan GTR photos of the inside show that the car have a carbon fiber trim treatment for the upcoming model. However the back passengers’ seats are still far from being seat able.

Nissan GTR Specifications

The Nissan GTR Specifications has considerably improved on the aero dynamics for better air flow to the engine and brakes, while increasing down force by 10 percent. The coefficient of drag also goes from 0.27 to 0.26. The car is all wheel drive system and has a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, located in front of the rear axle for better weight distribution.

The Nissan GTR Specifications with regard to the engine are nothing new. The Nissan GTR India still retains the same twin turbocharged 3.8-liter V-6 engine. On the power front the company has pepped up the turbo boost and made other modifications to increase horsepower from 485 to 530. Likewise, torque was increased from 434 pound-feet to 488 pound-feet.

The huge 20 inch wheels also have added knurling for the 2012 model year to prevent the tires from slipping off during tight corners.

The all-wheel-drive mode switch is not mentioned in the Nissan's press materials. The earlier cars had the switch on the left had a Snow mode, but now it reads Save. This kind of led us to think that you can set up a custom all-wheel-drive program and save it.

Then there the enlarged exhaust pipes which have also helped increase power. As in the previous model year, paddle shifters on the steering wheel column let you shift the dual-clutch transmission.

Nissan GTR Price

The Nissan GTR Price would depend on the variants. Once you have decided your choice then you will have to take into account the shipping costs and import taxes in India that will give you a good idea of the full cost.

The Nissan GTR India launched in 2010 is priced at about 69823 US dollars which would translate into 3.4317802 million Indian rupees.

The new Nissan GTR On road price is about 69,950 British pounds (incl 20%VAT) which is about 5.3079625 million Indian rupees. The Nissan GTR is still worth its money for it has outstanding performance at a competitive price. The standard ‘no extra cost’ specification list remains as strong as always with Premium Connect HDD satellite navigation, Bose stereo system, iPod™ connectivity, hard drive music storage, Bluetooth phone connection, 20” alloy wheels, run flat tyres, and individual climate control air conditioning.

The company has already announced the 2012 Nissan GTR price will start from $89,950 which is roughly about 4.42101642 million Indian rupees when it goes on the roads in the United States early next year.

So taking into considerations all these factors and its price in the other major auto markets the Nissan GTR Ex showroom Price Mumbai can be around Rs. 69, 00,000 - Rs. 72, 00,000 in the Indian market.

Mahindra Thar Looks, Price and Specifications

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Mahindra Thar looks


The Mahindra Thar has been the toast of off-roading enthusiasts in India. This apart even the looks and the specifications have also been the icing on the cake with audience.

The Mahindra Photos of the exterior reveal that the Indian 4x4 keeps its virility, the signature look that has been the ever green favorite among its owners. The round Jeep style flood lamps and the trademark style slotted grille give the car a daring look at the front.

The Mahindra Thar Photos of the Interior also reveal that the car is not only a mean machine but also a comfort babe with standard luxury features like air-conditioning (optional), power steering, independent front suspension, as well as stabilizer bars that gives you a no holds barred off-road experience.

Mahindra Thar Specifications

TheMahindra Thar Specifications with regard to the engine are the car comes in a 2.5 litre CRDe engine: 105 Bhp power with 247 Nm torque and 2.5 litres Di engine: 63 Bhp power with 180 Nm torque. The car has a neat ground clearance of 200mm capable of handling any terrain.

The Mahindra Thar India comes in four variants

- Mahindra Thar Di 4X2 BS3

- Mahindra Thar Di 4X4 BS3

- Mahindra Thar CRDe 4X4 BS4

The advanced Mahindra Thar Specifications include the auto-locking hub lock system which means the four-wheel drive would not require anyone to get out of the car to manually lock the front hubs. The Mahindra Thar India has a five speed manual Borg Warner gearbox incorporating high and low ratios. For off road drives you have the low and high gear ratios, 1.48: 1 and 1.0: 1 respectively. The power is pumped by the 16 inch tires with leaf springs at the back.

Mahindra Thar Price

The Mahindra Thar On Road Price costs Rs. 6, 92,000 Mumbai although these price are just indicative and the actual purchase price might vary. This time though Mahindra Thar Price seems to be on wrong side of the bed. The car considering its build quality and being from an Indian company some might feel the cost is on the higher side.

 

The Mahindra Thar Price as per the Variants

DThar Di 4x22523cc, TDRs. 5, 50, 000

DThar CRDe 4x42498cc, CRDeRs. 6, 92,000

DThar Di 4x42523cc, TDRs. 6, 98,000

Maruti Alto Car Just Got More Special

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Maruti Alto Xplore is now available in a special limited edition for this festive season. Interestingly the introduction of the Maruti Alto Xplore coincides with that of the Hyundai Eon launch. The planet’s highest selling brand Alto is now loaded with more features on the inside and outside. In fact there are more than 10 new features.The special edition car is available only for the high end variants of the Maruti Alto Lxi and Maruti Alto K10 Vxi.

The Maruti Alto Xplore will come in six shades for both the high end variants. The car will also be adorned with a high tech twin-din stereo with USB and bluetooth, leather seats, new body graphics, body coloured bumpers, ORVMs and door handles and sporty Roof Spoiler. Currently the Alto has gulped up over 1.48 lakh in this financial year alone. The demand surged further when Maruti Suzuki’s newly re modeled Alto-K10 made its entry last year. This only helped in adding more thrust to the already best selling story.

Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Chief General Manager - Marketing, Maruti Suzuki India, said "Alto has been the favourite hatchback for Indians. With festive season coming up customers look forward for exciting offers. With the introduction of this limited edition we will cater to this need of Alto buyers."

Packed and suave, the friendly Alto has been the toast of India's auto story with over 18.11 lakh customers for its ground breaking entry price, performance and mileage. The car attracts a large variety of buyers with a starting price of Rs 2.32 lakhs ex showroom Delhi and come in different variants like the Alto, Alto CNG and Alto K10. The car clocks 68 horse power with the K-series engine; Maruti claims a mileage of 20.2 kmpl.

Meanwhile on the other major auto story the Hyundai Eon too made its much awaited appearance on Thursday. The new small car from Hyundai is pitted against the mighty Alto. The Maruti Alto Xplore car will have features and accessories worth Rs 20,000.

Renault Clio Looks, Price and Specifications

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Renault Clio Looks

Renault Clio photos reveal that the car looks better than the Nissan Micra and has a fresh and contemporary modern feel to it. As per initial reports the Renault Clio will be built on the Nissan Micra V-Platform. The difference will be in the comfort, style and performance.

The Renault Clio Photos indeed looks stylish. The only thing that the company has to ensure is hopefully the actual car also turns out to be the same as the photos. The car will be equipped with dedicated doors for rear passengers. The body panels will also be a never seen before. The car will be positioned at the higher end of the B segment.

The Renault Clio photos reveal that the car will have a stand of its own with a unique yet contemporary look without being overboard. The car is a true tribute to the French fashion with an aspirational massive design and styling.

Renault Clio Price

The Renault Clio India is a “small entry level car” is expected to bring the sales volume to the company. The Renault Clio car will be sold by the company through its own distribution network. The Renault Clio India Price will be competitive.
The Renault Clio Price would depend on the variants. Once you have decided your choice then you will have to take into account the shipping costs and import taxes in India that will give you a good idea of the full cost.

The Renault Clio India would be launched by 2013 and the Renault Clio Price starts about 8,995 pounds which would translate into 688 938.337 Indian rupees for Renault Clio Pizza which is the entry level variant.

Renault Clio Prices as per the models

• Renault Clio Price for I-Music is 11,405 pounds which would translate into 873 523.262 Indian rupees

• Renault Clio Price for Dynamique TomTom is 12,405 pounds which would translate into 950 114.516 Indian rupees
• Renault Clio Price for GT Line is TomTom 1.07227757 million Indian rupees
• Renault Clio Price for Gordini 128/106 is 1.07227757 million Indian rupees
• Renault Clio Price for Sport is 200 Cup 1.29668994 million Indian rupees
• Renault Clio Price for Sport 200 is 1.3732812 million Indian rupees
• Renault Clio Price for Sport 200 Silverstone GP is 1.53144214 million Indian rupees
• Renault Clio Price for Gordini 200 is 1.52186823 million Indian rupees
• Renault Clio Price for Expression is 796 932.007 Indian rupees

The Renault Clio Ex-showroom Price in India may tentatively be at Rs 6 lakh and upwards as per pre launch reports. The Renault Clio On road Price will be inclusive of the Vehicle price, Road tax, Insurance and registration fees can further increase the cost up to 10% extra. If you want additional accessories you shall have to pay extra amount for the same.

So taking into considerations all these factors and its price in the other major auto markets the Renault Clio Ex showroom Price Mumbai can be around Rs. 6,00,000 and upwards in the Indian market.

Friday 13 July 2012

Maruti Swift Has Once Again Showed Its Class

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Maruti Suzuki Swift has once again showed its class with 1, 08,000 units of the new Swift already being booked. This is highest pre sales booking figure for any car in India till date.

The company in spite of internal turmoil at the Manesar plant has taken stock of situation with a capacity of over 700 cars a day, as a combined capacity of its two plants. However, the efforts do seem to do very little for the long waiting period of about five months for the petrol version.

Maruti Swift, the new version might fool you as if there is nothing different but wait till you see the inside. The new version has some radical changes in the interiors, instrument console and also has a small yet very critical additional space at the back seat. The space at the rear seat is a result of competition and Suzuki has done well to increase the rear seat space which has been done at the cost of cargo space in the hatch.

One problem though might still bother you at least in the Indian version is that the flood lights still have a lot left to be desired in terms of the quality. The Maruti Swift should have had the headlights with the new technologies available. The low quality lights do require a bit of eye straining especially while driving during the night. However other safety aspects seem to have moved a notch higher. It has all the basic safety systems from gen next airbags to braking circuits and lots of small tweaks to ensure that your driving is not only smooth but also safe.

All said and done the new Swift does live up to its old reputation and the proof of this is the already record bookings of up to 100000. Surely Maruti still knows the Indian consumer well then anybody and has kept all the main ingredients of a successful car intact for the new Swift as well. This is really commendable in spite of a number of competitors namely Hyundai i10, Hyundai i20, Ford Figo, Volkswagen Polo and Nissan Micra.

BMW X6 India Review Price and Specifications in 2012

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BMW X6 goes updated with launch of its new look version. As usual in a facelift, the changes mostly include the looks with some mechanical upgrades. To start off with, you have the front fog lights high air inlets, and a spiky grille that include the cosmetic changes. You now have the luxury of going for adaptive LED headlamps along with blue aluminum brake calipers and a bonnet with a power dome.

At the back we have a new set of twin LED lights. All this now comes with different shades of Marrakesh Brown metallic, Orion Silver metallic and Midnight Blue metallic. The xDrive 50i model gets new bi-colour, double-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels.

At the interiors, we have the Nevada leather upholstery available in a choice of beige, black, finewood ash grain and aluminum flywheel black with options of more to choose from. Nothing can beat the X6 in terms of cabin space. The X6 is perhaps next only to the Porsche Cayenne coming close.

At the engine, we have a new eight-speed gearbox for both the 50i and the 40d variants. In the 40d, the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel’s 235bhp and 53kgm has been bumped up to 306bhp and 64.2kgm respectively, with the help of a new 3.0-litre twin-turbo motor.

You get all these in option of two packages on the X6. The Innovation package comes with adaptive full-LED headlights, BMW head-up display and BMW apps, while the Luxury package includes special comfort seats with lumbar support, active seat ventilation and seat heating.

The X6 xDrive50i is priced at Rs 93.4 lakh while the xDrive40d costs Rs 78.9 lakh (ex-showroom). You can also check out the likes of the BMW X1 and the BMW X3.

Honda Amaze Sedan Review Price and Specifications

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Honda Amaze alias Honda Brio Sedan is expected to be launched in 2013 – 2014. The most excited part about the launch of the Amaze is the 1.5 litre of i-DTEC diesel engine. Unlike the Fiat derived Multijet engines, the Honda i-DTEC mill has a linear power and torque delivery. We don’t see much difference in the interior layout of the Honda Amaze and the Brio. It is one flowingly elegant design which makes style standout in a most elegant manner.

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It will be the same dark brown dashboard with a protruding 2DIN music system. The Amaze will first be launched in Thailand on Friday. The Amaze is basically the Brio hatchback with a boot, just as the Swift & Dzire, Vista & Manza and Polo & Vento.

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The 1.5-litre diesel engine will deliver a deadly combo of great mileage and be high on power as well. From the teaser images, it is clear that Honda seems to have been inspired from the add-on boot formula ripped off from the Tata Indigo Manza eCS and the Maruti Swift Dzire.

This means Honda will look to remove the only chink in its armor, the lack of diesel engines. For a country where diesel cars are a rage and given the sky-high prices of petrol, this move from the Japanese car manufacturer will help boost its sales manifold. While the boot won’t be very large, expect it to be in the region of 300-350 litres.

The Honda Brio sedan specifications stands at 3,990mm overall length and 2,407mm wheelbase, which puts this car longer by 380mm and 62mm compared with the hatchback edition. The 1,680mm width and 1,485mm height are the same as the previous edition though. Expect the manual gearbox petrol version of the Brio sedan to be priced between Rs 5 and Rs 6.5 lakh.

Rest of the interiors will remain more or less the same as the Brio hatchback, although Honda might just play around a bit with the colors to distinguish both the cars. Naturally Honda has tweaked the suspension of the vehicle to take the additional weight and one can expect the Brio sedan to offer a good balance of ride and handling.

Hyundai Elantra Diesel Review Price and Specifications

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Hyundai Elantra Diesel at Rs 15.85 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) with a diesel engine and an automatic transmission is the most expensive variant of the Elantra. However it also lives upto this high price tag with arguably some of the best features.

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The new diesel engine delivers 126bhp with a 1.6-litre turbo-diesel ripped off from the Hyundai Verna. The six-speed, torque-converter automatic gearbox comes off quite well in terms of the performance and torque. If you are not in a hurry, you can really see that the gearbox works well enough to keep you in the right gear at all speeds. The Elantra is quite peppy and even the half presses on the throttle gives you that adrenaline rush. However beware of the slight hesitation from either the engine or gearbox in stop-start traffic and a bit of power crisis on the highway.

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However once you hit the throttle down, you come to know that all is not well with this diesel power train. The power delivery is not all that smooth and the engine starts to rattle at 2000rpm. The gearbox stutters to this sudden outburst of power and does not respond the way you want it to. Compared to the dual-clutch gearboxes of the Volkswagen Jetta and Skoda Laura this comes as a bit of a cropper.

However as a huge relief, you can the shift gears manually in tiptronic mode for better control, but you have to manage without the paddle shifters. With a slow mark of 10.92 seconds to hit the 0-100kph time it is a full 1.2 seconds off the Skoda Laura automatic.

Overall, the Hyundai Elantra is good for those who want to enjoy their rides. Not to forget the overly-assisted power steering, well-finished cabin and rear seats. Good to drive in traffic, fairly fuel efficient with 11.2kpl in the city, and packed with features, this version of the Elantra meets the needs of most self-driven executive car buyers. If you are not in awe of the Elantra you can also consider the likes of Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla Altis.

Saturday 7 July 2012

Makkhi Alias Eega Movie Review

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Makkhi alias Eega has started its buzz around the globe from 6th July 2012. The buzz is now shaking the bollywood box office; the most awaited Makkhi alias eega is now making its sound all around the country. The movie is all about unexpressed Love, Untamed Lust, Murderous Jealousy, Rebirth and Revenge. The film has also dubbed into Malayalam as Eecha and now into Hindi as Makkhi.

The movie begins with a simple love story between Samantha and Nani, where Rajamouli has started with the flavors of fun and comic. Everything goes same like any other love story until the entry of Sudeep(Villain)who creates the obstacle in the movie. Sudeep who is well known as Kiccha has played a negative role for the first time in a Telugu movie.

In the movie, Sudeep is a big business magnet who has lust on Samantha (Bindu). Samantha is a micro metal maker and she runs an aided children orphanage. Once she meets Sudeep to get donation for her orphanage Sudeep gets attracted to her and starts to make love with her but he does not know that she is in love with Nani. Sudeep thinks if he murders Nani, his love track will be clear and so he murders Nani.

But the unexpected twist and the Makkhi alias Eega(Fly)Buzz starts from here. Nani takes rebirth as Makkhi alias Eega(Fly) and takes revenge on Sudeep. The way Makkhi alias Eega(fly)gives hints to Sudeep and Samatha, that it is actually Nani is the most exciting part in the movie. Viewers will stick to their chairs in the theatre with excitement.

S.S.Rajamouli has once again proved that he is the best director in the tollywood. After giving hits like Maghadeera, people started thinking will he be able to give a better movie than Maghadeera? If you have the same question in your mind then Makkhi alias Eega is the best answer for it. M.M.Keeravaani has given an average music, the costumes used in the movies shows the efforts of Rama Rajamouli. Makuta VFX Team has given their best on graphics and technical aspects.

We generally think how an Makkhi alias Eega(Fly) can harm a people. But after watching the movie, you will withdraw your statement making you to believe that an Makkhi a.k.a Eega(Fly) can also take revenge. Only Rajamouli could have handled it, and he has handled it brilliantly. For Sudeep, Makkhi a.k.a Eega is the best movie in his career; he acted with just the imagination of a bug in front of him which is the most difficult part in acting.

Overall you will not have guilt of wasting your money. Watch and enjoy.

Makkhi a.k.a Eega Crew

Production Home: Vaarahi
Director: S.S. Rajamouli
Music Director: M.M. Keeravaani
Camera: K.K. Senthil Kumar
Graphics: Makuta VFX Team
Costumes: Rama Rajamouli
Editor: Kotagiri Venkateshwara Rao
Script Writer: S.S.Kanchi
Screen Play: Janardhana Maharshi
Producer: Sai Korrapati

Makkhi alias Eega Cast

Samantha Prabhu as Bindu (heroine)
Nani as Nani (Hero)
Sudeep as Sudeep (Negative Hero)

Wednesday 11 April 2012

Maruti Ertiga the new MPV

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Maruti Ertiga is all set give some stiff competition to the likes of Toyota Innova in January. The company is now ready to set foot in the multipurpose vehicle (MPV) segment, for the first time. The company is now looking to spread its business across the entire length and breadth of the car market and ensure that not even a single area remains untargeted by the leader in the auto car market.

Maruti has the distinction of being India's largest car maker. In fact the company sells every second car in the country has decided not to rest on its past laurels and is all set to very soon unwrap its first MPV, the Ertiga. This invariably lead to a serious threat in the already existing car brands in the segment. Ertiga made its debut in India with a huge platform in the form of Auto Expo. and at that time the Ertiga was showcased as the RIII concept.

The seven-seater multi utility vehicle has been brought to the Indian market, with the purpose of serving the buyers' demand for a vehicle having a larger wheel base and increased stance. As a result, the MPV can easily be used as a family car, which can be purchased at an affordable price tag of around Rs. 6 lacs to Rs. 9 lacs. Company sources confirmed that the affordability factor of the MPV Ertiga would remain intact, however further details were kept under covers.

The Ertiga has the dimensions of a standard mini MPV with 4.2 metre length and 2740 mm wheelbase. Light weight materials contribute majorly in giving the interiors a more luxury look.

“The Ertiga won’t have Innova-levels of space, but middle and last-row occupants will get roof-mounted AC vents from improved cooling. Engine options will include the popular 1.3 litre Variable Geometry Turbo diesel from the SX4. Suzuki will also debut its latest and largest engine from the K-series family on the MPV called the K14, this 1372 cc VVT engine delivers a decent 95 bhp,” AutoCar said.

The MPV is expected to compete with the likes of other MPV like Chevrolet Tavera, Tata Sumo Victa, and Mahindra Bolero, Mahindra Scorpio.