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EDITORIAL THE NADA ISSUE

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here aren’t too many events that get us as riled up as this one; the annual NADA Autoshow is around the corner and we’re pretty psyched. As the only autoshow that brings together the prominent automobile dealerships in the country the NADA AutoShow serves as the hub for auto enthusiasts and prospective buyers. This year it is going to be held from the 30th of September till the 4th of October 2016. We couldn’t think of a better way of welcoming the festive season than this (Dashain incoming).

On to this issue. This month we test the Datsun Redi Go. The Datsun Go sold like hot cakes and the Redi Go is looking to recreate their success with the Redi Go. For the entry level segment, the Redi GO is a strong contender and likely has the potential to help create a strong market presence.

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GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Good news. The Renault is finally here. We had been yearning for it for a long time and it has arrived. The two products it has introduced is the entry level KWID and the extremely popular SUV (compact) Duster. We check out the legendary French automaker’s evolution and have a chat with the General Manager of the distribution Adhir Kumar Shrestha.

Also on test is the much awaited Honda BRV, the Japanese automaker’s move into the competitive compact sedan segment. We finally get our hands on the MG6. Morris Garage is in the scene and look prepped for competition.

On the two wheeler front is the Italjet Buccaneer 250i. It took longer than expected for us to lay our hands on it, but we had great fun testing it.

There is plenty more for you to keep yourself entertained in this issue of AutoLife Magazine. We’re getting ready for the NADA AutoShow, we’ll see you there.

Until next time.

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CONTENTS

V O L 5 I SS U E 4

A U G U S T 2016

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FEATURES

40 MG 6

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Launchpad

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Test Drive

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Renault Timeline

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Renault Kwid Renault Duster

Datsun Redi-Go

INTERVIEW

Mr. Adhir Kumar Shrestha (GM at Advanced Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.)

Test Drive

MG 6

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HONDA NAVI ROLLS INTO THE NEPALESE MARKET

62 INTERVIEW MR. ADHIR KUMAR SHRESTHA (GM ADVANCED AUTOMOBILES PVT. LTD.) 10

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ITALJET BUCCANEER 250I

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Interview

Anjan Shrestha, President - NADA (Nepal Auto mobiles Dealers’ Association)

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Honda BR-V

Italjet Buccaneer 250 i The Amazing Motor Rally 2016 Volkswagen Ameo TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Toyota Innova Crysta

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MR. ANJAN SHRESTHA, PRESIDENT - NADA (NEPAL AUTOMOBILES DEALERS’ ASSOCIATION)

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AUTOLIFE NEWS: LOCAL

WINNERS OF HYUNDAI “DASHAIN, TIHAR GET, SET, GO” OFFER ANNOUNCED Laxmi Intercontinental P. Ltd., sole authorized distributor of Hyundai Motors in Nepal, has announced the name of the winners of “Dashain, Tihar GET, SET, GO” offer. With every purchase of the Hyundai Car, the customers had a chance to get sureshot cash discount upto Rs. 6 Lakhs + 1 Year comprehensive Insurance, SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 EDGE Smartphones for 56 persons and bumper lucky winner could get a new Hyundai Creta through lucky draw under GET, SET, GO Offer.

The winner of the bumper lucky draw was announced live through News 24 on August 22, 2016. The bumper lucky draw was done by the chief guests of the program Mrs. Bimala Khanal, Chairperson of Consumer Eye Nepal and Mr. Anil Gurung,

captain of Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club and Nepali National Football Team.

Under “SET” scheme 56 lucky customers would get Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Smartphones which has already been announced through a lucky draw done by the customers visiting the Hyundai Showrooms at Thapathali and Bhatbhateni during the program.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Smartphones have already been handed to the lucky winners.

The bumper lucky winner of the new Hyundai Creta as per the GO Scheme is Mrs. Sumi Shrestha from Butwal with coupon No. 398. The Scheme was valid from Bhadra 24 till Mangsir 10, 2072.

HONDA HORNET FUTSAL CAMPAIGN CONCLUDES Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd (STC), the authorized distribuors of Honda vehicles in Nepal, awarded Mr Rochak Shrestha with a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh on becoming the ultimate winner of Honda Hornet “It is fast Challenge 2073”.

The Honda Hornet “It is fast Challenge 2073” was organized from Ashad 1 to 31, 2073 in 50 futsals of Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur for the promotion of Honda Hornet Bike and entertaining football enthusiasts as well. A total of 2,039 players participated in selection rounds. Out of these, altogether 250 participants (5 participants each from 50 futsals) were selected for quarterfinals.

50 participants were selected for semifinals from quarterfinals games held from Shrawan 16 to 21, 2073. From Semifinal games held on 24th Shrawan, 25 participants were selected for the final game. The final game was held at Kumari Futsal, Paknajol, Kathmandu.

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Mr. Pramod Bhattarai

My little brother used to drive a Prado and I would borrow it every now and then, that was before I bought the Fiat Avventura. I’ve had it for the last 7 - 8 months and I’ve been loving it. I did some extensive research before buying this car and it paid off.

Due to the nature of my work, I make trips from Mechi - Mahakali, to Hetauda, Dakchinkali and the sorts. I do a lot of driving and the Avventura has been a great companion. I have travelled in it with heavy loads and packing in 5 people and it hasn’t complained. I loved it so much that I have bought one for my brother and even went on to book another one.

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Among all the cars that claim to be “comfortable”, this one really lives up

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to the claims. The front seat folds down to make a comfortable makeshift bed where I have actually slept.

It was very comfy. The seat spacing is capacious; a tall person can easily fit in and not complain about his legs not being comfortable. And one of my favorite things to do when I’m waiting around and am bored is to listen to music in it because the sound quality is really good.

In terms of after sales service, it has been extremely satisfactory. I get regular routine calls from the service center and they ask me about how the servicing went. In summation, they ask me if I’m satisfied or not, and the answers all has been “I am.”

I am very happy with my Avventura and I’m sure others will be too with theirs.

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PULSAR DAREVENTURE SEASON 2 ANNOUNCED HH Bajaj, the Sole distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal and the highest motorcycle selling company in Nepal, has announced the second season of –Pulsar Dare Venture. Pulsar Dare Venture is the first ever bike reality show in Nepal being organized by Bajaj. The first reality show was started in 2014 and the time has come to show the next thrill and fearless effort with Pulsar Dare Venture II. Pulsar Dare Venture II will give 10 fearless and daring bikers an opportunity to enjoy and experience a ride on and off the tarmac on new special Pulsar bikes. The participants will have to go through vigorous training sessions during the preliminary sessions of the event. HH Bajaj has also announced that 1st Prize winner will receive a cash prize of Rs. 10 Lakh and a Pulsar

NS, 2nd Prize winner will receive a cash prize of Rs. 5 Lakh and a Pulsar NS and 3rd Prize winner will receive a Pulsar NS. Moreover, there are also some special recognition in different categories for the riders.

Theparticipantswill have to register themselves with the registration fee of Rs 500/- at any branch of NMB Bank,all the registered bikers will have to pass through Audition, Physical Fitness Test, Obstacle Test, Medical Test, Attitude Test and Grooming session to be the final 10 rider of Pulsar Dare Venture II. The route will start from Kathmandu and take meander through Banepa, Okhaldunga, and all the way to Solukhumbu, Taksindu.

HYUNDAI NEPAL NEW 3S CENTER IN BIRTAMODE Laxmi InterContinental Pvt. Ltd, the authorized distributor of Hyundai vehicles for Nepal, has inaugurated a new 3S facility at Birtamode with its dealer – New Auto Plaza Concern P. Ltd. providing customers with a complete experience of sales, service and spare parts, all under one roof. The dealership has been established with an intention to meet the growing demand for Hyundai vehicles in and around Birtamode market.

The 3S Center was jointly inaugurated by Mrs. Chandra Maya Thapa (Senior member of Thapa Family) and Mr. Nirakar Shrestha (Executive Director for Laxmi InterContinental Pvt. Ltd.).

Located at the strategic central area in Birtamode, the new international standard Hyundai 3S center’s showroom can display 4 to 5 cars and is equipped with full hi-tech workshop, staffed by professionally trained technicians and hasairconditioned and WI-FI enabled customer lounge. The service facility has the capacity to handle about 450vehicles in a month with highly sophisticated and modern equipment, dedicated express service bay, ample service parking area, making this facility truly world-class. Along with this, the facility also has dedicated area and enough stock for Hyundai Genuine Spare Parts.

At Hyundai’s new dealership branch in Birtamode, customers can experience a host of primary and value-added services of Hyundai motor’s entire range of passenger vehicles, through trained professionals. To ensure the best Hyundai Experience, the entire team at the new dealership in Birtamode has been trained under Hyundai Training Center in Nepal.

Laxmi InterContinental is not only focusing inside Kathmandu but also reaching out customers who are residing outside Kathmandu valley. The company has established 13 dealers in major cities of Nepal like Pokhara, Narayanghat, Butwal, Dang, Biratnagar, Damak, Birtamod, Banepa, Dhanghadi, Bhairahawa, Itahari, Nepalgunj and Hetauda.

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UNLEASH YOUR CONFIDENCE 2.2 L DIESEL TCI- CRDI 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC DYNAMAX™ AWD WITH LOCK MODE 7 SEATER WITH PANORAMIC SUNROOF 19” SHADOW CHROME ALLOY WHEELS AND MANY MORE TO DISCOVER ...

AN SUV DESIGNED FOR ALL THE LIVES WE LEAD The sleek and agile Sorento brings luxury, technology and practicality to the street with ideally balanced proportions. Advanced handling dynamics, forward-thinking safety features, and truly empowering connectivity come together in a sophisticated package that helps you navigate the demands of modern life in style.

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AUTOLIFE THROWBACK ONE YEAR AGO August 2015

THE ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN IS HERE! Vivek Automobiles Pvt. Ltd (a sister concern of MV Dugar Group) has unveiled the much-awaited Royal Enfield Himalayan in the Nepalese market. The Himalayan has been one of the most anticipated launches of 2016 and is the first purpose built motorcycle to be introduced by any Indian manufacturer. Powering the adventure motorcycle is a 411cc oil-cooled single-cylinder engine tuned to dish out 24.5bhp at 6,500rpm and 32Nm torque between 4,000 and 4,500rpm, paired with five-speed transmission.

It is built around a new double-cradle chassis, designed by Royal Enfieldowned Harris Performance and measures 2,190mm in length, 840mm in width, and 1,360mm in height (fly-screen top). It has a wheelbase of 1,465mm and offers a ground clearance of 220mm.

We drove the Tata Bolt, Hyundai Elite i20 and the Fiat Avventura.

We also exclusively featured the Bajaj Pulsar RS200. Making their Nepalese market debut were the Vespa VX & S, refreshed Mahindra XUV500, and the Honda CB Unicorn 160.

TWO YEAR AGO August 2014 We road-tested the all new Toyota Etios Liva, Yamaha Alpha, Hero Xtreme and Giant Reign2. Similarly, we also extensively covered Yeti 4WD Club’s ‘On All 4’s’ offroading event.

THREE YEARS AGO August 2013 We had a ‘SUV special’ issue where we drove the all new Tata Safari Storme, Ford Ecosport and Mahindra Quanto.

TIAGO FROM TATA MOTORS LAUNCHED Hoping to carve a niche in the compact hatchback segment, Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd. (the sole distributor of Tata vehicles in Nepal), has launched the all-new Tata Tiago in the Nepalese market. Initially, the Tiago will only be available in petrol variant. Under the hood, the Tiago will be powered by a 1.2-litre Revotron petrol engine which develops 84bhp of power and 139Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.

The Tiago hatchback, which was developed over a period of two years, is based on the comprehensively updated XO platform and gets a refurbished chassis that promises improved safety, handling, and rigidity. Features that stand out on the hatchback include the new signature honeycomb grille flanked by the new head-lamps. The bumper looks wide, while the fog lamps get chrome bezels. The side profile features an accentuating character line and also gets sporty alloy wheels. Other interesting bits include the electrically foldable ORVMs, wrap-around LED tail-lamps and scooped out bumper with additional cladding to help reduce visual bulk.

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FOUR YEARS AGO August 2012 Our 9th issue was a special ‘Green Issue’ where we exclusively drove the Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and NTL Electra and the Mahindra Reva i.

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TATA MOTORS CAR MELA SEASON 4 CONCLUDES WITH MORE THAN 2600 ENTHUSIASTIC VISITORS The 4-day event of Tata Car Mela season 4 organized at Kathmandu was concluded on a successful note. The grand event organized

by Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd. - the sole authorized distributor of Tata Motors in Nepal. The event was the biggest of its kind in the country and received an overwhelming response from more than 2600 enthusiastic visitors. The event was organized from 11th Aug to 14th Aug 2016 with the objective of providing a platform to all visitors to see and test-drive all passenger car models from Tata Motors in a festive atmosphere along with lots of fun and fare.

According to the statement released by the company, among the total visitors, 380+ individuals were involved in the test drive of Tata Vehicles and 92 of them booked different models of Tata vehicles while more than 182 of them valued their vehicle for exchange.

Famous celebrities like Indira Joshi, Jitu Nepal entertained the visitors throughout the event. The other attractions of the event were Paint Ball, Gaming Zone, Food Stalls, Mehendi, Face Painting, Nail Art, Refreshments and Free Gifts among others.

According to Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the face book photo contest was also conducted during Tata Motors Car Mela and everyone who participated got a movie ticket and one of the participants got a Smartphone.

Mr. Jay Narayan Chaudhary won free Thailand trip on the booking of Tata Cars which was sponsored

by Living Adventure. Similarly Mr. Ramesh Prashai got one set of Michelin tyre on the spot exchange offer. Likewise, Mr. Prem Bahadur Baral won Inverter on booking. Mrs. Daman Devi Luitel and Mr Shakti Nath Karmacharya won comprehensive insurance on booking. Similarly, Mr. Kiran Chaudhary, Mr. Khemananda Bashyal, Himadri Food Pvtl Ltd., Mr. Sushant Adhikari and Mr. Rekh Bahadur Thapa have won third party vehicle insurance on lucky bookings.

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HONDA NAVI ROLLS IN NEPAL Honda Navi , undoubtedly, is one of the most exciting products coming from Honda two-wheelers stable in India. The Honda Navi is India’s first two-wheeler crossover that has been designed to offer the power of a bike and comfort and practicality of a scooter. Honda claims that the Navi comprises the company’s Fun DNA, and in its standard form it’s ‘Fun to See’ and ‘Fun to Ride’.

Targeted primarily at the youth, it is an amalgamation of scooter and a motorcycle sharing cues with both. The Navi is the first 100 percent Honda R&D model in India, from concept development to commercial production. It is rumored to be available in three variants - Street, Offroad and Adventure, with customizable options.

Mechanically, the Navi is powered by a 110 cc singlecylinder engine with the HET (Honda Eco Technology) which is capable of producing 7.83 bhp at 7,000 rpm and 8.96 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm mated to the V-matic transmission. According to the company, it has a top speed of 81 km/h.

Talking about dimensions, the Navi measures 1805 mm in length, 748 mm in width, 1039 mm in height and 1286 mm in wheelbase. It has a ground clearance of 156 mm, a seat height of 765 mm, a kerb weight of 101 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 3.8-liters.

The Honda Navi is supported by an UnderBone Type frame with a telescopic suspension up front and a spring loaded hydraulic type unit at the rear. It wears a 130mm drum brakes at either end with 90/90-12 tyre up front and 90/100-10 tyre at the rear.

SPECIFICATIONS Engine Type: Four stroke, SI Engine Displacement: 109.19 cc Maximum Power: 7.83 bhp @ 7000 rpm Maximum Torque: 8.96 Nm @5500 rpm Starting: Self and Kick Gearbox: Automatic (V-matic) Front suspension/ Rear Suspension: Telescopic forks / Spring loaded hydraulic type Frame: Under Born type Brakes (Front/Rear): Drum/ Drum Overall dimensions (LxWxH): 1805mm / 748mm / 1039 mm Wheelbase (mm): 1286 mm Ground clearance (mm): 156 mm Saddle height (mm): 765 mm Fuel tank capacity (Litres): 3.8 litres

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RENAULT DEBUTS IN NEPAL We don’t know what took so long, but the French are finally here. Renault, the French auto-maker, has partnered with Advanced Automobiles Pvt. Ltd, for distribution and sales in the Nepalese market. Initially, the product lineup will consist of Kwid and Duster, for which prices will be announced at the upcoming NADA Auto Show on August 30. Thanks to models like Duster and Kwid, Renault has firmly etched itself onto India’s automotive map and has achieved a cult status. The company is now looking to replicate the same in the Nepalese market with the introduction of two of its hugely-popular models – Kwid and Duster.

Renault’s small car for the Nepalese market – the Kwid is expected to take the Nepalese automobile industry by storm. The Kwid redefines the entrylevel hatchback segment with its SUV inspired design, first-in-segment features and affordable pricing. Since its Indian release in autumn 2015, Renault Kwid has already sold about 100,000 cars.

Under the hood, the Renault Kwid is powered by a 799cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine which makes 54PS of maximum power output and 72Nm of peak-torque.

The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and returns an ARAI-certified mileage of 25.17 km/l, making it the most fuel-efficient petrol car in the country. The Kwid is based

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Owner’s Review

I used to own a Maruti Suzuki Celerio before getting the Skoda Yeti. As an admirer of big cars, I narrowed down my search to Skoda because Skoda is a well-known brand. Hence, it was easier for me to opt for the Skoda Yeti. The Yeti is well-known for its design, comfort, safety, engine and storage. And I must say that I’m very much pleased with my purchase.

The exterior is very appealing with its striking crossover looks and well-built architecture. The interior is excellent, however, I feel that the location of AC between the 2 front seats makes the ride uncomfortable for the person sitting in the middle with less space.

Mr Bhushan Sagar Shrestha Sewa Private Limited

What makes the Yeti different from other cars is its easy handling, excellent maneuverability, and satisfying performance. The diesel engine is economical and powerful too. The Yeti delivers a great ride quality, both in city and highway. The suspension system is well-suited for our roads. There are no issues with the power delivery or ride quality till now. However, an extra clearance would have been much appreciated.

Regarding the after sales service, I am fully satisfied with the Skoda team. To conclude, the Yeti is a brilliant crossover and I would definitely suggest it to anyone wanting to buy a good looking vehicle.

Skoda Yeti SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Type: 2.0 TDI CRD Displacement: 1968cc Max. Power: 118 kw@1500-6200 rpm Max. Torque: 320nm@ 1700-2500 Transmission: 6-speed manual Tank Capacity: 60 litres CONTACT: ŠKODA M.A.W., Thapathali, Ktm Dial: 01-4216835 Fax: 01-4266105 Email: skoda@mawnepal.com

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on the company’s CMF-A platform where CMF-A stands for Common Module Family and the A stands for Affordable.

The Kwid stands out in the segment with its SUV-inspired design, dual tone bumpers, and other distinctive design elements. It also boasts of an ensemble of the best features that embellish its style statement – these include best-in-class exterior dimensions for a big car feel and incredible interior space, class leading wheelbase of 2422 mm, best-in-class boot space of 300 litres, extendable to 1115 litres, which offers superb flexibility and convenience.

Renault is also offering the Kwid with a 7-inch touchscreen Media-Nav system, digital instrument cluster, remote keyless entry with central locking, one-touch lane change indicator, and front fog lamps for additional illumination and visual appeal.

SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Type: Petrol Engine Type: 0.8 SCe Displacement: 799cc Power: 53 bhp @ 5678 RPM Torque: 72 Nm @ 4386 RPM Transmission type: Manual Drivetrain: FWD Gears: 5-speed Overall dimensions (LxWxH): 3 679 mm/1579 mm/1478 mm Wheelbase: 2422 mm Ground clearance: 180 mm Fuel tank capacity: 28 litres Boot space: 300 litres Suspension front: Mac Pherson strut with lower transberse link Suspension rear: Twist beam Suspension with coil spring Brakes (Front / Rear): Disc/ Drum

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The iconic Renault Duster which has received a midcycle refresh now includes Nepal’s first 6 speed Easy – R AMT and also boasts of more than 32 new changes along with superior engineering, styling, safety and comfort features.

Renault created an all-new segment in the Indian automotive industry with Duster, which has continued to dominate the Indian roads selling over 1.4 Lakh units in India since its launch in the July 2012. It is also one of the best-selling SUV’s world-wide being marketed in over 100 countries and manufactured in 5 countries.

The New Duster with manual transmission is available in five trim levels – Standard, RXE, RXL, RXS, and RXZ, with both diesel and petrol powertrains on offer.

Along with this, the new Duster with 6 speed Easy – R AMT is only available on K9K 1.5 litre dCi engine with maximum power of 110 PS@4000rpm and peak torque of 245Nm@1750rpm and provides a fuel economy of 19.6 kmpl. In the AWD diesel variant, the reliable and fuel efficient the K9K 1.5 litre dCi engine will deliver maximum power of 110PS@4000rpm and peak torque of 245Nm@1750rpm.

The Easy-R Automated Manual Transmission provides the convenience of a gearbox without a clutch pedal. It is fitted with computer-controlled electromechanical actuators that perform a surrogate role for the driver, declutching, changing gear and then re-engaging the clutch. The Easy-R automated manual transmission has two operational modes tailored to cover every situation: ‘Drive’ and ‘Manual’ (impulse shift). In ‘Drive’ mode, the computer controls gearshifts according to prevailing running conditions. Changes are timed according to factors such as engine revs, vehicle speed, driving style and so on. In ‘Manual’ (impulse shift) mode, the driver assumes full control of gear changes.

The revised exterior includes completely refreshed front and rear looks to complement the emphatic 4x4 look. It now features an updated front fascia featuring

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OWNER’S REVIEW

I used to drive a Kia Rio before purchasing the Tata Bolt.

The Kia was getting old and I just wanted a change. It was a powerful machine but I needed an upgrade. The Bolt is power efficient as well as cost efficient and is just packed with modern technology. Plus, Tata Motors now owns JLR, and that really drew me in.

As compared with my previous car, the Tata bolt comes loaded with Revotron engine, multi-drive modes and many more stunning features. The ‘Sport’ mode and ‘Eco’ mode are very useful features which ups the efficiency of the engine. In Eco feature, the engine does make a rumbling sound and I reckon it’s due to the low fuel consumption, however, it has not affected the mileage. The Bolt has the capacity to compete with other brands in the range.

I am highly pleased with both the exterior and interior.

I am also satisfied with the space the Bolt provides. Four adults can easily fit in and be quite comfortable. Apart from a minor issue you might face with the gear box, which seems unavoidable with Tata cars, it’s a very attractive car.

The body looks like a crossover and the interiors are very comfortable and spacious. And the performance too is very satisfying for the price point.

Regarding the aftersales service, it hasn’t really been much since I bought mine, just a little over a month. So no such problems that need servicing have popped up. However, when there are I call the service center to inquire about minor things that I don’t like, they respond very nicely. I even got some accessories after the purchase and a lot of companies don’t provide such a service. So yes, I would definitely recommend the Tata Bolt to others.

Mr Neeraj Basnet Manager – Directed Lending NIC Asia Bank

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TATA BOLT SPECIFICATIONS: Engine Type: 1.2T Revotron, Petrol, turbocharged MPFi with Multi-Drive Mode (Sport, City, Eco) Displacement: 1193 cc Max Power: 90 PS@5000 RPM Max Torque: 140 Nm@1500-4000 RPM Fuel Efficiency: 17.57 kmpl Transmission: 5-speed Manual Ground Clearance: 165 mm Fuel Tank Capacity: 44 litres

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SPECIFICATIONS: Fuel Type: Petrol / Diesel Engine Type: 1.6 K4M / 1.5 dCi HP / 1.5 dCi THP Displacement: 1598cc / 1461cc Power: 102 bhp @ 5850 RPM / 84 bhp @ 3750 RPM / 108 bhp @ 3900 RPM Torque: 145 Nm @ 3750 RPM / 200 Nm @ 1900 RPM / 248 Nm @ 2250 RPM Transmission type: Manual/AMT Drivetrain: FWD / AWD Gears: 5-speed / 6-speed Overall dimensions (LxWx Ground clearance: 205 mm Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres Overall dimensions (LxWxH):: 4315 mm/1822 mm/1695 mm Wheelbase: 2673 mm Boot space: 410 litres Suspension front: Independent MacPherson strut with coil spring Suspension rear: Trailing arm with coil springs & double acting shock absorber Brakes (Front / Rear): Disc/ Drum

a new twin-slat chrome grille, new headlamps and tail-lamps cluster, Electrically Adjustable & Foldable ORVM’s with turn indicators, LED Tail Lamps, Fog Lamps, 16” Alloy wheels, roof rails and revamped body cladding Inside, the new Duster’s boasts of a Crimson-Black Interior Theme with sporty Double Spacer Fabric for AWD, and a Cedarwood-Black Interiors theme with Premium Embossed Fabric for other variants. This comes along with Dual Tone Soft Touch dashboard. The new Duster is also spruced up with New Rear View Camera with guidelines, New Automatic Air Conditioning, New Auto-up/down window with anti-pinch, New Media Nav, and New Centre Fascia.

According to Renault, new Duster features New ‘CMO10’ & ‘T4 E&E’ architecture enabling enhanced safety and superior ride and handling. In terms of safety, it will have a host of active and passive safety features including ABS, EBD with Brake Assist, Dual Airbags, ESP & Hill start assist.

For more information, contact Advanced Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. Jaycess Building, Thapathali, Kathmandu 9851229996 / 9801027012

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“ THE NADA AUTO SHOW IS HELPING TO CHANGE THE DYNAMISM OF THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY.” - ANJAN SHRESTHA, PRESIDENT - NADA (NEPAL AUTOMOBILES DEALERS’ ASSOCIATION) W O R D S

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NADA Auto Show, Nepal’s one and only automobiles exhibition presented by Nepal Automobiles Dealers’ Association and managed by Global Exposition & Management Services (GEMS), is taking place from August 30 to September 4th at the capital’s Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall. As we gear up for this massive event, we had a chance to interact with Mr Anjan Shrestha, Chairman- NADA, to discuss about this mega extragavanza. Excerpts:

THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY SHOULD BE LOOKED AT AS AN ENGINE OF GROWTH RATHER THAN A LUXURY.

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AL: CAN WE GET AN INSIGHT INTO THE 2016 NADA AUTO SHOW? IS THE 2016 NADA AUTO SHOW ANY DIFFERENT FROM LAST YEAR APART FROM THE NEW VEHICLES BEING BROUGHT IN? AS: NADA Auto Show – Nepal’s one and only automobile extravaganza is the perfect platform for automobile manufacturers to showcase their product. Not only automobiles, the auto expo also has different lubricant companies, tire companies, components dealers, banking and financial institutions, all under the same platform showcasing their latest products, schemes and offers etc. to the general public.

Basically, the NADA Auto Show provides immense opportunities to customers who are looking to purchase a new vehicle. Customers waiting to buy new vehicles can get all the necessary details under the same roof rather than visiting different showrooms. It also saves the valuable time of customers.

The NADA Auto Show is helping to change the dynamism of the automobile industry.

As compared to last year, we have more participants this year. This year we will have the inauguration done in the morning so as to provide maximum visibility to the participating brands.

Each and every brand that is associated with us wants the best possible recognition in this platform, so we have tried our best to handle it. So, we are trying to do it a bit differently from the previous years and we hope it will end up being better.

AL: HOW IS THE MENTALITY OF THE CUSTOMERS OR THE PEOPLE THAT VISIT THE NADA AUTO SHOW? AS: The NADA Auto Show kicks off before Dashain, when the festive mood begins to set in. There is an air of optimism and probably the best time for automobile buyers to make a purchase.

And that is probably also one of the reasons the NADA Auto Show is usually a family affair. Through the years, this timing has always been fruitful. Despite a few setbacks that the earthquake and blockade impeded our economy, we’re expecting a good turn-up. Last year there was a turnover of Rs.150 crores and we’re hoping to exceed that.

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AL: THE NEPALESE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY HAS EVOLVED FROM A SMALL MARKET TO ONE OF THE MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS TO THE COUNTRY’S ECONOMY, HOWEVER, IMPORT DUTIES AND OTHER TAXES ARE DISCOURAGING THE BUYERS. WHAT STEPS ARE BEING TAKEN TO BRING DOWN THE TAX BRACKET? AS: The Nepalese automobile industry has a vast scope with enormous contribution to the country’s economy.

However, the industry is lagging behind due to various factors.

First and foremost, the government believes that owning an automobile should be an opulent affair. However, that is not the case; owning an automobile is a necessity. Owning a vehicle is a necessity for several reasons. It provides you a sense of freedom and independence. Similarly, to keep up with the pace of growing economy, people need cars to travel to multiple destinations.

Secondly, we have one of the poorest road infrastructures and public transport mechanism in the world.

However, instead of increasing the dependency of general public to public transport, the government is taxing the private vehicle owners with heavy custom duties. The government is looking at it from a revenue-driven mindset limiting many people from owning one. This in turn is having an adverse effect on the general economy.

We are continuously negotiating with the concerned stakeholders to bring the tax bracket down and make automobiles affordable for all. The automobile industry should be looked at as an engine of growth rather than a luxury.

AL: LASTLY, WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR NADA? WHERE DO YOU WANT TO SEE THIS INDUSTRY BY THE NEXT FIVE YEARS? AS: We are lobbying with the government to encourage and establish vehicle parts manufacturing industry. If we can establish this industry, then we can assemble vehicles in our country itself. Once the products start to roll out, the tax rate will automatically go down and a bigger chunk of our population can actually afford their need of vehicle.

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MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE MORRIS GARAGE MG6 WORDS: ANKIT R. TULADHAR PHOTOS: AL TEAM

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Men are visual creatures; we get excited by what we see. And the MG6 is quite the looker! We could not take our eyes of it when we received our test unit in full black! It was just drop dead gorgeous! The aggressive front, the curvy lines and the sporty back had us giddy with excitement. In fact, we were pretty much taken by the beauty of the MG6 the entire time. We weren’t the only ones who admired the MG6, by the end of the day we managed to strain a few necks of onlookers who couldn’t help but turn their heads towards this beauty.

Morris Garage, a British automobile marquee, has undergone several ownership changes.

The assets of MG Rover were bought by Chinese carmaker Nanjing Automobile in July 2005, subsequently bought by SAIC in December 2007, which now operate a UK subsidiary, MG Motor. In Nepal, Morris Garage is being distributed by SLR Techno & Trade Pvt Ltd. The MG6 sits in between the luxury sedans class and definitely looks the part. But time and again life has taught us not to fall blindly for pretty things. We had to make sure that the MG6 wasn’t just eye candy, and here is what we came up with.

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THE EXTERIOR

For anyone who missed out on what we said earlier, we loved how MG’6 looks. The sexiness quotient of the MG6 is off the roof. It’s dominated with sharp and bold lines from the front to back and the fact that it came in black helped The MG badge sits on the center of a slim barred grille that tapers upwards to the hexagonal bi-Xenon headlights. The projector lights follow the direction of the steering to illuminate the roads better.

Muscular character lines run from the grille across the bonnet to the windshield.

In line to its fastback design, the roof line smoothly slopes onto the bumper. With extended length and nice rims filling out the wheel arches, the MG6 exuded class and sedan exclusivity.

Things are kept conventional at the rear with large LED tail lams with integrated indicators. Rear bumpers get a touch of honey combed grills under the rear reflectors.

INTERIOR AND FEATURES

When you enter the car a large seat with curved edges welcome you to its interior.

The interior is a bit dark but looks very elegant and classy. Because the exterior of the car was so upscale, some plastic looking parts looked out of place. Unlike the traditional car keys you have to insert the key on the left side of the steering wheel and you don’t turn the key to start it you press it like a push to start button.

Once the car is turned on, the 7inch touch infotainment system comes to life which acts as the GPS navigator and the rear parking camera’s display.

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THERE IS ANOTHER FEATURE THAT MAKES DRIVING VERY CONVENIENT IN THE MG6 WHICH IS THE AUTO HOLD FEATURE

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the front row and the 2nd row of seats.

The passengers on the rear get very comfortable seats with a center arm rest.

The boot is pretty big too and will be able to comfortably transport most of your luggage. Getting in the car is no problem but getting out proved to be a little challenging at first due to that fact that the lock/unlock switch was not present on the door handle. It was situated in the center console of the car. The seats are electronically adjusted to finding the perfect position and are easy to operate.

It’s a feature packed affair inside the MG6. One thing that we noticed that was missing was the handbrake, it has been replaced by an electronic button that activates the brakes when needed. If you pull the small lever kind of button on it engages the handbrakes and if you push it down it disengages the handbrakes. This is a very convenient feature that helps in traffic jams. There is another feature that makes driving very convenient in the MG6 which is the auto hold feature, when the auto hold feature is turned on if you come to a complete stop then let go of the brakes without engaging this handbrake it will stop the car from rolling forward AUTOLIFE AUGUST 2016 43

or backward. The system also notifies you when you start the car without the wheel straight. The headlights turn on if it senses that it is starting to get dark. There are a host of safety features integrated to the MG like the ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution), EBA (Emergency Brake Assist), SCS (Stability Control System), MSR (Motor control Slide Retainer), CBC (Curve Brake Control), TCS (Traction Control System), HAS (Hill-start Assist System), ITPMS (Indirect Tire Pressure Monitor System), BDC (Brake Disc Cleaning) and USD (Ultimate Stiffness Design).

PERFORMANCE

The MG6 is as good to drive as it is to look at.

Powered by a 1.8L Turbo Petrol engine producing 158HP @ 5500RPM and 215 NM of Torque @ 2000-4500 RPM the smooth running sedan switches from classy elegance to pouncing menace in a blink of an eye. We won’t blame you if you’re inclined to chase the horizon on this car but it’ll be just as compliant in transporting you to important business meetings.

The car has a DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) that makes shifting gears silky smooth. The automatic transmission works very well but the real fun is when you put the gear into drive and you move it to the right, that’s when the paddle shifters start working. If we haven’t mentioned it before, we love paddle shifters. When you have control over the shifting you can feel the limits of the car and its true potential. The car produces enough torque for you to have some fun on the highways. It remains planted through corners and inspires confidence.

VERDICT

The MG6 starts at Rs. 57,50,000 and the top end model which we test drive costs Rs. 61,75,000. If you are look for an entry level luxury sedan, the MG6 should definitely make your list of options. It looks stunning, is very comfortable, performs well and has a host of features. It is an all-round package which will turn heads where ever you take it.

IT LOOKS STUNNING, IS VERY COMFORTABLE, PERFORMS WELL AND HAS A HOST OF FEATURES

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SPECIFICATIONS Engine Type: 1.8T DCT COM/ 1.8T DCT G.Del Displacement (cc): 1796 Fuel Type: Petrol Max. Power Output: 158 bhp @5500 RPM Max. Torque: 215 Nm @ / 20004500 RPM Transmission: DCT 6 Dimensions (L/W/H): 4653mm/1827mm/1478mm Wheelbase (mm): 2705 Ground clearance (mm): 158 Brakes (Front/Rear): Disc/ Disc Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 62 Kerb Weight (kg): 1548 PRICE: Rs 57,50,000 – Rs 61,75,000

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VOLKSWAGEN AMEO NOW IN NEPAL For more information, contact Pooja International Nepal Pvt. ltd.

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The most-awaited and talked about subcompact from Volkswagen, the Volkswagen Ameo, is now available in the Nepalese market. The Ameo, which has been developed specifically for the Indian market, is the German auto major’s first ever sub 4-metre sedan.

Under the hood, the Ameo is powered by the same 1.2-litre MPI Petrol engine which powers the Polo. The engine gets mated to a 5-speed Manual gearbox and delivers 74bhp @ 5400rpm and 110Nm @ 3750rpm of peak power and torque output respectively.

A 1.5-litre diesel engine with a 7-speed Automatic gearbox for the Ameo will be offered later this year.

The Ameo is available in three trim levels - Trendline, Comfortline and Highline.

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same while the rear sports a new bumper and tail lights. The Ameo also gets several segment-first features including cruise control, rain sensing vipers, anti-pinch power windows, front arm rest, and Static cornering light. The new compact sedan also comes loaded with a touchscreen infotainment system with MirrorLink tech, i-pod connectivity, phonebook/ SMS viewer, automatic climate control with dust and pollen filter, electronically adjustable ORVMs with LED turn indicators, cooled glovebox, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, and rear AC vents.

The safety in the new Ameo will be taken care of by features such as ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), dual-front airbags on the driver and passenger side, an Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) and Hill Hold control. The Volkswagen Ameo will be competing against the likes of Suzuki Dzire, Tata Zest, Ford Figo Aspire, Honda Amaze and Hyundai Xcent in the Nepalese market.

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VARIANT-SPECIFIC FEATURES: VOLKSWAGEN AMEO TRENDLINE • 12V power outlet • Foldable rear-seat backrest • Manually adjustable ORVMs • Front power windows • Central locking • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel • Driver dead pedal VOLKSWAGEN AMEO COMFORTLINE • Cruise control • Dual-beam headlamps • Dual-tone interiors • Cooled glovebox • Ambient lighting • Height-adjustable driver seat • Electrically adjustable ORVMs • Power windows for all four doors • Front fog lamps • Four-speaker audio system with CD/ MP3 player with USB, aux-in and SD card input • Bluetooth connectivity • Electronic Stability Program (only on 1.5-diesel automatic) • Hill-start assist (only on 1.5-diesel automatic) VOLKSWAGEN AMEO HIGHLINE • Alloy wheels • Leather-wrapped steering and door knob • Reverse parking camera and sensors • Rain-sensing wipers • Arm rests • Rear AC vents • Automatic climate control • Electrically foldable ORVMs • Auto-dimming internal rear-view mirror • Rear defogger • Touchscreen infotainment system • Voice command

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THE REDI GO HAS BEEN RECEIVING PLENTY OF ATTENTION. IT SEEMS THAT THE STRATEGY DATSUN HAVE ADOPTED IS WORKING PRETTY NICELY FOR THEM.

The Datsun GO and GO+ were successes in terms of sales figures; the Japanese automakers couldn’t have hoped for a better debut into the Nepalese market. As we were beginning to assume that things were beginning to slow down for Datsun, , they found a second wind and came back to life with the launch of the brand new Datsun redi-GO. We’ll set things straight right from the get go; the Datsun Redi GO isn’t a pretentious luxury vehicle and nor does it claim to be. Datsun has been offering a value for money proposition that is hard to beat and we should go ahead and expect something similar from the Redi GO. There are many people who are teetering on the decision of investing in a car or sticking to their trusty commuter motorbikes. This includes a majority of young working professionals for whom such an offer could be very alluring.

Surprisingly, this chunk of the market is often undermined, with much of the focus going to those who can easily afford a four wheeler or those who can’t afford to get one and have to stick to a two wheeler.

Maybe that was one of the reasons that, just like the Datsun GO, the Redi GO has been receiving plenty of attention.

It seems that the strategy Datsun have adopted is working pretty nicely for them.

We test drove the Datsun Redi GO to see if it really was bang for the buck.

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Exterior Datsun Redi-GO pretty much hits the nail on the head in terms of its appearance, especially for the entry level segment it resides in. It has everything that a first time buyer might look for in their first car. In terms of size, it is compact but not so much that it looks like a runt in a traffic jam. In fact it has a tall boy design that is broken up with a plethora of design cues that makes it look far from the generic beginner’s car.

There are bold character lines that sculpt the body to give it a very appealing styling. One of the character lines runs along the side profile while the other runs from the number plate grazing the underside of the headlamp, onto the window pane and all the way to the tail lamp.

Flanking the chrome bordered hexagonal honey combed grille are sharply designed headlights with silver inserts and integrated indicators; the top variant even gets DRLs on the bumpers. Wheel arches don’t look too big for the front wheels, something we can’t say goes for the rear wheels.

Window panes also get sharp edgy designs that are bordered with black cladding which stood out well with the lime green of the Redi-GO we were testing.

Angular tail lamps also get indicators integrated into them and help in adding a good design element for the rear of the Redi GO. This here, unlike the GO or GO+ which were very similar to the Nissan Micra, is a brand new offering from Datsun. It is edgy, aggressive, and has a unique design that might just help Datsun establish a separate brand image.

Features and Interior What it lacks in creature comforts the Datsun RediGO makes up for in space and comfort. The tall boy

DATSUN REDI-GO PRETTY MUCH HITS THE NAIL ON THE HEAD IN TERMS OF ITS APPEARANCE, ESPECIALLY FOR THE ENTRY LEVEL SEGMENT IT RESIDES IN. IT HAS EVERYTHING THAT A FIRST TIME BUYER MIGHT LOOK FOR IN THEIR FIRST CAR.

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THE DATSUN REDI-GO IS A CERTIFIED CITY SLICKER. IT IS AT HOME IN THE CRAMPED STREETS OF KATHMANDU AND EXCELS IN THE URBAN SCENE.

design allows even taller passengers to fit comfortably into the cabin. Lumbar support and leg room also score high marks amongst A-segment offerings.

The dash gets a beige hue, which does not hint at any luxuries; the feature list follows suit. Three knobs on the centre console control the cooling duties of the AC. S tiny audio system with USB, Aux and radio sits atop the center console. There are significantly many compartments for storage.

The gear shift knob and hand brake lever find more conventional places compared to the earlier offerings of Datsun, but the window control buttons wind up somewhere under the gear shifter. That’s alright if you’re expecting your love interest to graze your arm while reaching for the buttons instigating some impromptu electricity on your date; not so much if you’re driving somewhere with your business acquaintance.

On the instrument control an analog speedometer tells you how fast you’re going and a digital one displays the engine revs and the running mileage.

In terms of safety, Datsun ensures buyers that they have given special attention to the Reinforced Crash Protection Shell body. The driver seat gets air bags but the passengers have to depend on their reflexes and the seat belt.

Performance The Datsun Redi-Go is a certified city slicker. It is at home in the cramped streets of Kathmandu and excels in the urban scene. It has a spritely 800cc engine that Datsun says incorporates Intelligent Spark Automated Technology (I-SAT). This system claims to automatically adjust spark timing in response to fuel quality and power requirement. We’re not exactly sure how that works, but it makes driving the facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

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Redi-GO fun. In its class, the Datsun Redi-GO holds up its own, but it is by no means an avid overtaking beast.

Judging by the super responsive steering, this was made with the intention of carving city traffic. Maneuverability is precise and makes it a breeze to drive in the city. However, it doesn’t feel as confident on open highways and curves.

There were times when the power seemed lacking, especially with the AC on. But expecting a car in this segment to pounce uphill while carrying 4 big burly men might have been a little too much. Turn the air conditioning off and it does a mighty good job at that too.

Run into some unexpected obstruction and the performance augmented brakes bring you to a quick halt. Suspension is designed with the comfort of passengers and it serves in that respect.

Add to this a 185mm ground clearance and the Redi-GO seems ready to take on anything that the cities of Nepal have to throw at it.

Verdict Starting at an alluring price of Rs. 13, 99,000 and topping out at Rs. 18, 49,000 it is definitely serves value for money, depending on what value you are looking for. What the Datsun Redi-GO offers is great city driving experience, utility within the concrete jungles, great mileage and looks that don’t make it appear to be a generic entry segment automobile. The lack of creature comforts and extravagant features is evident but that price bracket justifies what the Datsun offers. For the entry level segment, the Datsun Redi-GO looks amazing, is great to drive and ticks all the boxes in terms of what it promises.

The previous offerings from Datsun were pretty much just redone versions of the Nissan Micra, but the Redi Go starts off from a clean slate. It does have a new rival nipping at its heels, one with which it shares its underpinnings, but they will still be hard pressed to match the price that Datsun is providing. Rest assured, the Datsun Redi-GO is definitely bang for your buck.

WHAT THE DATSUN REDI-GO OFFERS IS GREAT CITY DRIVING EXPERIENCE, UTILITY WITHIN THE CONCRETE JUNGLES, GREAT MILEAGE AND LOOKS THAT DON’T MAKE IT APPEAR TO BE A GENERIC ENTRY SEGMENT AUTOMOBILE.

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Engine Type: DOHC 12 valve 3 cylinders Displacement (cc): 799cc Fuel Type: Petrol Max. Power Output: 53 bhp@ 5678 rpm Max. Torque: 72 Nm @ 4386 rpm Transmission: 5-speed Manual Dimensions (L/W/H): 3429/1560/1541 mm Wheelbase (mm): 2348 Ground clearance (mm): 185 Brakes (Front/Rear): Disc/rum Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 28 Boot Space (Litres): 222 PRICE: Rs 13,99,000- Rs 18,49,000 CONTACT: Pioneer MotoCorp Pvt. Ltd Thapathali, Kathmandu 01-4101627, 4101628 www.facebook.com/DatsunNepal

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The Most Anticipated All New Innova Crysta has Arrived in Nepal Toyota has always been a front runner in leading the MPV segment since its launch in India, first with the Qualis and then with the Innova. After 11 years of being India’s No: 1 MPV, Toyota has now brought the all new Innova Crysta. A perfect combination of flawless luxury and effortless power, the Innova Crysta is designed to offer sport-utility inspired styling, robust engine and well-thought out features.

The new Innova Crysta sets a new benchmark for tough and sophisticated exterior, enhanced interior, powerful and efficient powertrain and uncompromised luxury with a living-room-like comfort never seen before.

The Innova Crysta comes with an All-New Frame and an allnew 2.8 L diesel engine for the first time with an All-New 6 Speed Automatic Transmission with sequential shift. It also offers an all-new 2.4 L diesel engine with an all-new 5 speed Manual Transmission. The Innova Crysta is rumored to be available in two grades with an automatic transmission (Zx&Gx) and four grades with

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manual transmission (Zx, Vx, Gx & G). The MPV gives class leading performance of 172 bhp and 360 Nm torque while offering fuel economy of 14.29 Km/l for the 2.8L6 speed automatic transmission variant and 15.10 Km/l for the 2.4L 5 speed manual transmission variant. (As per ARAI certification). The petrol variant is expected in the near future.

Exterior highlights of the Innova Crysta include a new dual-slats chromed grille, new sweptback headlamps and fog lamps, integrated LED daytime running lamps, re-designed bumpers and multi-layered bootlid. In terms of features, the Toyota Innova Crysta petrol gets 8-way adjustable driver seat, automatic LED projector headlamps, rear auto AC with digital display, automatic climate controls, leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, 4.2inch TFT MID unit, Eco and Power mode, and illuminated cabin among many others.

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Crysta is packed with safety features.

Standard safety features include 3 SRS Airbags, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, Height Adjustable Front Seat beltwith Pre Tensioner& Force Limiter and 3 point seatbelt and headrest for all passengers and child restraint system. In addition, the top variants get 7 SRS Airbags, Vehicle Stability Control and Hill Assist Control.

The new Innova Crysta measures 4,735mm in length, 1,830mm in width and 1,795mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,750mm.

For more information, contact United Traders Syndicate Sinamangal, Kathmandu 01-4478301

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THE LAUNCH OF RENAULT, THE SECOND BEST-SELLING-AUTOMAKER, RECEIVED A SPLENDID WELCOME IN INDIA AND WE ARE GETTING A VERY POSITIVE RESPONSE IN NEPAL TOO. MR. ADHIR KUMAR SHRESTHA (GM - ADVANCED AUTOMOBILES PVT. LTD.)

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It has been a busy week for Mr. Adhir Kumar Shrestha (GM at Advanced Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.) with the pleasantly surprising entry of Renault. A marquee that had been a tantalizing prospect gaining massive success in our neighboring nation down south, Renault has been receiving a lot of attention from the Nepalese market.

This has catapulted the brand into the auto industry and now heading towards the NADA AutoShow 2016 with a strut in their step, we get an overview from Mr. Adhir.

AS RENAULT MAKES ITS NEPAL DEBUT AT THIS YEAR’S SHOW, HOW DO YOU SEE THE NEPALESE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY? What we have heard from the customers and through other sources is that Renault is the most awaited brand of this year and there is a reason for that. It is because we have cars that fit in the entry level segment right up to the high level segment.

The launch of Renault, the second best-sellingautomaker, received a splendid welcome in India and we are getting a very positive response in Nepal too. Considering the love for SUVs in Nepal, we are very optimistic of the Duster too.

WHO WOULD YOU CONSIDER YOUR IMMEDIATE COMPETITORS IN THE MARKET FOR THE KWID AND DUSTER? Right now sustaining in the automobile industry is very tough. Not only because of all these amazing brands in the market but also because of the situation of roads and other infrastructures in Nepal. This is creating hesitation in people to buy cars which is a major obstacle.

Our primary competitors are Suzuki, Hyundai and Ford. They are very good in what they do, and have significant market share. We’re working towards our way onto the top of the list as soon as possible.

HOW DO YOU THINK WILL THE OVERALL RECEPTION BE FOR THE BRAND IN NEPAL? WHAT CAN CUSTOMERS EXPECT FROM RENAULT? We had high hopes for the Renault and we are happy with the response it has been receiving.

The launch attracted a lot of people and we have been receiving a lot of questions about when the other models are coming. Analyzing from the people’s interest on the brand and also on the models I hope we match up to their expectations.

Renault is a brand that promotes innovation and always tries to incorporate something new in their automobiles. It is also the first to come up with the idea of compact SUVs. And I think that is the USP in our brand; people will always get something new in what they purchase, there are new technological advancements happening nearly every week and we try to do that with our brand. So, people can always look forward to finding something new in every other model.

WHICH SEGMENT AND TARGET GROUP ARE YOU FOCUSING ON? For Kwid, we are focusing mainly on the first time buyers and there is a competitive advantage

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for us because other cars in this price range and segment are turning into taxis and people don’t prefer those brands to be their private vehicle. We want to change that and there is a vacuum that the Kwid can fill.

Also, SUVs are very popular in Nepal and the Duster is targeted to the higher end customers.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY ARE THE STRENGTHS OF THE BRAND? We have an international standard showroom, and our service center will be in operation from October. We have experienced sales people, and trained personnel working in the service department. Our customers can expect amazing customer service. They can also expect high quality communication from our side, if any problem occurs. So, high quality spare parts and customer service is our strength and we will try to maximize our areas of expertise to help gain that loyalty level.

ARE THERE ANY PARTICULAR STRATEGIES RENAULT IS PLANNING TO IMPLEMENT IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE ITS MARKET ENTRANCE EFFICIENCY? For market penetration, we know that the growth ratio is very high looking at the Nepalese automobile market. Compact hatchback and compact SUVs are in demand at the moment and to penetrate it we will perform plenty of ATL (Above The Line) and BTL (Below The Line) activity like corporate level test drives and amazing schemes. Most brands do these kinds of things but we are trying to make them as different and beneficial as possible for the customers and also our brand to create a win-win situation.

TELL US ABOUT THE AFTER SALES SERVICES AND SPARE PARTS RENAULT HAS SET UP FOR ITS CUSTOMERS. Spare parts are one of our strengths because it is affordable. In fact, the spare parts for Kwid can be listed amongst the most affordable spare parts in the market. Same goes for Duster for which all of the spare parts are easily available which is easier for the customers. So, there is no problem in affordability of the spare parts and they will be genuine and authentic.

APART FROM KATHMANDU, WHERE ELSE WILL THE RENAULT BE DISTRIBUTED? We have plans of opening the showrooms outside the valley once we get experienced dealers and salespeople who can match the level our brand.

People can expect more showrooms and we are planning for it right at the moment.

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BOL D A ND V ERS AT IL E

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Compact SUVs have not been around for sometime now, but soon after its arrival its popularity sky rocketed.

Things started with the Ford EcoSport, which quickly became the star child for Ford in Nepal. Soon after, the Hyundai Creta upped the ante and steamrolled over competition with their immensely popular Compact SUV. Preparing to take its place in the mix is another juggernaut, Honda Cars. In a segment that already has a couple of big brand names butting heads, Honda has its work cut out for itself. But knowing the strength behind the Japanese moniker, you cannot rule out their success.

Honda’s champion in this competition is the BRV. A much awaited product in the Nepali market, we are glad the Honda BRV is finally here. Will it be able to knock off the reigning compact SUV off its throne? We find out in this review.

EXTERIOR The BR-V uses the same platform as the Brio, Amaze, and Mobilio, sharing more resemblance with the Mobilio. You will find that the Honda BR-V strikes a balance between contemporary subtlety and edginess in terms of design. It does get the urban compact SUV elements like roof rails and cladding.

“YOU WILL FIND THAT THE HONDA BR-V STRIKES A BALANCE BETWEEN CONTEMPORARY SUBTLETY AND EDGINESS IN TERMS OF DESIGN”

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From the front the BRV looks menacing with the big grill but as lines flow to the back, the look of the car changes from a SUV to more off a MPV (MultiPurpose Vehicle). With that, it brings into competition something its direct competitors don’t, additional seats that turn it into a 7 seater. The build quality is up to the Honda standards and doesn’t look or feel cheap in anyway. The job of illuminating the roads in done by a projector at each side paired with a reflector light. The top end model gets LED Position lamps and it drives on16 inch allow wheels.

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THE MAIN ATTRACTION OF THE BRV IS THE FACT THAT IT IS A 7 SEATER SUV. THE ADDITIONAL SEATS AT THE BACK CAN COME IN HANDY WHEN TRANSPORTING A LOT OF PEOPLE BUT WILL HAVE TO COMPROMISE THE SEATING SPACE AS THE SPACE IS SMALLER THAN THE SEAT IN FRONT.

INTERIOR I (and the team) have always been a sucker for paddle shifters, so we were excited to get into the VCVT(Continuous Variable Transmission) which had those.

Although the absence of a touch screen infotainment system was noticeable, there were many things that the BRV got right. Infotainment duties are undertaken by a primitive monochrome display with Bluetooth for music and telephony. . The seats were very comfortable with great support, since we were testing the V and not the VX model the leather seats, leather gear shift knob and other leather elements were missing but if you opt for the VX model you will get a host of premium leather goodies. The main attraction of the BRV is the fact that it is a 7 seater SUV. The additional seats at the back can come in handy when transporting a lot of people but will have to compromise the seating space as the space is smaller than the seat in front.

It however will be perfect for children as they don’t occupy a lot of space and since there aren’t any windows in the 3rd row the risk of your child sticking their heads or hands out of the window is reduced as well. But with the inclusion of a third row there is another compromise as well, when the 3rd row is up the luggage space is very small at 223L only. This can be solved when the 3rd row of seats are folded away which increases the storage space to 691L. A smart inclusion was the rear ac vents which has a separate switch to control its settings which is different from the one in the front. Another neat feature were the inclusion of an electronically foldable mirror, which will come in handy when you have to squeeze into a tight space or park the car. With a press of a button both the Rear view mirrors fold.

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BOOTS SPACE WITH SEATS SPLITS

PERFORMANCE The BRV is powered by a 1.5L 4 cylinder SOHC i-VTEC engine producing 119PS @6600 RPM and 145NM of torque @ 4600 RPM. The BRV has enough punch to get by the everyday commuting with ease and the claimed mileage by the company is very respectable at 15.4 KMPL for the manual and 16KMPL for the automatic version. The Car feature keyless entry so all you have to do is have the keys in your pocket and leave it there, the car also has a push to start/stop button so there is no need to be fumbling with the keys. The automatic makes driving in packed traffic effortless but when you put it into the Semi manual mode is when you get to experience its true performance. You will have control over the gear shifting through the paddle shifter which will allow you to test the limits of the car.

The suspension on the BRV held up pretty well with the conditions of the roads that were thrown its way and had minimal body roll.

VERDICT The BRV is a Fantastic Car in its segment with a lot to offer, but does it have what it takes to take over the crown? Well that depends on what you’re looking for. If you are in the market for a compact SUV make sure to have the BRV in your list of cars. The BRV starts at the price of 39, 99,000 for the base variant and tops of at 53,00,000 for the VCVT model. If you want more features and you are willing to go for the manual transmission than look for the BRV VXMT at Rs 52,25,000, which has the leather and other goodies expect for the auto transmission.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Type: 4 cylinder, SOHC i-VTEC Displacement (cc): 1497 cc Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive Max. Power Output: 117 bhp @ 6600 RPM Max. Torque: 145 Nm @ 4600 RPM Transmission: CVT Dimensions (L/W/H): 4456mm/ 1735mm / 1686 mm Wheelbase (mm): 2662 Ground clearance (mm): 210 Brakes (Front/Rear): Disc/Drum Bootspace (Litres): 223 Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 42 PRICE: Rs 53,00,000

CONTACT: Honda Cars Nepal 01-5153041 & 01-4246235 Dhobighat, Lalitpur www.facebook.com/ HondaAutoNepal/

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AUTOLIFE LAUNCHPAD For more information, contact Jagdamba Motors – TVS Naxal, Kathmandu 01-4231057, 4423228, 4277049 www.facebook.com/jmtvs

THE TVS APACHE RTR 200 4V IS UNLEASHED! The long wait for the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is finally over as TVS’s flagship motorcycle, the RTR 2004V, is now available in the Nepalese market at a price of Nrs 2,83,900. The fuel tank extensions, raised tail section and the edgy front fascia give the motorcycle the quintessentially aggressive look of a street-fighter.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Type: SI, 4-stroke, Oil-cooled Displacement: 197.75 cc Maximum Power: 20.05 PS @ 8500 rpm Maximum Torque: 18.1 NM @ 7000 rpm Valve per cylinder: 4 valves Starting: Electric Clutch: Wet Multi Plate - 6 Plate Design Gearbox: 5 Speed Gear Box Front suspension/ Rear suspension: Telescopic Forks / Mono Tube - Monoshock Frame: Double Cradle Split Synchro Stiff Frame Brakes (Front/Rear): Disc (270 mm Petal type) / Disc (240 mm Petal type) Overall dimensions (LxWxH): 2050 mm/ 790 mm / 1105 mm Wheelbase (mm): 1353 mm Ground clearance (mm): 180 mm Saddle height (mm): 800 mm Fuel tank capacity (Litres): 12 litres (including 2.5 litres reserve)

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Precise lines and clean edges with bold, racing inspired contrasts best describe the bike. Sporting a brand new hyper aggressive design language, the Apache RTR 200 4V gets a conventional headlamp cluster with pilot LED DRL strips, alldigital instrument console which houses a tachometer, speedometer, digital clock, odometer, trip-meter and various indicators, clip-on handlebars, split seats and a double barrel exhaust.

TVS Apache RTR 200’s 197.75cc, four valve racing inspired O3C oil- cooled oversquare, five-speed engine is equipped with balancer shaft mechanism and is programmed to produce 20.2 bhp @8000 rpm with a torque of 18.1 Nm @ 7000 rpm. For the first time in the segment, TVS has introduced an oil

cooled combustion chamber with ram air assist, which enables the motorcycle to achieve a top speed of 128 km/h with an astounding performance of 0-60 km/h in a mere 3.9 seconds. This makes it one of the fastest accelerating motorcycles in its segment.

Enhancing the performance and handling capabilities of the TVS Apache RTR 200 is a custom made Monoshock Suspension at the rear with telescopic forks at the front.

The bike comes with high grip, wide aspect ratio Remora tubeless tyres. The TVS Apache 200cc is 2050mm long, 790mm wide, 1105mm high and has a wheelbase of 1353mm. The bike has a ground clearance of 180mm, and features a 12-litre fuel tank.

The Apache RTR 200 is equipped with electric -start and comes in six matte finishes including yellow, red, white, titanium grey and black.

The Apache RTR 200 will be available in Carburetor version initially.

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There is a point in life of every motorcycle enthusiast where he/she dreams of straddling a sporty crotch rocket, crouching down and blasting through straights and leaning through corners. The adrenaline rush is incomparable and it is one of the most sought after aspects of motorcycling for many people. We too lived through this phase, and trust us we’ll still sling our legs over a high performance sports bike any chance we get. However, there’s another side to motorcycling which beckons a different spirit, one that the Italjet Buccaneer 250i exemplifies.

The essence of the Buccaneer harks back to the yester years of motorcycling, when it embodied the freedom, unabashed rebellion and at times the therapeutic healing that only a bucking machine on two wheels could offer.

We’d been wanting to get our hands on the Italjet Buccaneer for quite some time now and we just got around to test riding the retro designed motorcycle. And here we have it for you.

STYLING

Back in the 70s, Scramblers started out as regular road bikes that were engineered by factories or owners to make them capable of heading off the beaten track. The Italjet Buccaneer resembles the scrambler gene and refines it into a well rounded package with sprits of café racer styling. This is defined by the flat design line running from the front to the back.

At the heart of the scrambler styled Buccaneer is a distinctive 60 degree V twin engine commands attention. Built around it is a sturdy frame, with a bash plate to protect the underbody of the engine, and a smoothly sculpted 14 litre fuel tank is put into place. In lieu to the Scrambler styled design the swooping curve of the tank moves into the curve of the cowl. A beautifully stitched flat single seat adds to the overall design of the Buccaneer.

The front wheels have been tucked in to help give the motorcycle an aggressive stance. Massive discs are integrated into both wheels which get massive well treaded dual sport tyres. Head lights get a sturdy frame and a small visor is fit atop it that covers the speedometer.

The instrument console is a singular analog dial with a digital gear indicator.

A circular led rear tail light works in perfectly with the overall design of the Italjet Buccaneer 250i.

RIDING AND HANDLING

Switch on the ignition and thumb the start button and the Buccaneer comes to life with a throaty rumble. Straddle it, cozy yourself into position and switch into gear to get into motion. The handle bars position you into a slight upright position which moves the motorcycle away from an aggressive machine towards a more laid back ride.

We were quiet alright with that; in fact we preferred how the motorcycle performed.

It was a pleasant change to be able to enjoy a mellower ride. But don’t get us wrong, the Italjet Buccaneer 250i packs a punch.

The 60 degree V-twin 249cc SOHC (Single Over Head Cam) dishes out 17.5 Bhp of power @ 8,000 RPM and 19 Nm of torque @ 6,000 RPM. Instead of unbridled power, the engine propels the Buccaneer with linear power output. The torque kicks in early and makes stop and go traffic commuting in the city fun. On more open roads it holds up well, making overtaking maneuvers easy. It isn’t the most nimble cornering machine and is hesitant to lean into curves and slalom through heavy traffic. Braking is crisp thanks to the massive disc brakes up front and in the rear. Large grippy tyres provide a stable ride.

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VERDICT

Possessing a significant scrambler heritage, the Italjet Buccaneer 250 stands out from the crowd. It might not resort to extensively extravagant styling but it finds a subtle balance which helps keep it classy. It is more than capable of taking on the everyday commuting needs, but we see it as more than just that.

You get on it, head out of the city and ride onto the horizon; it’s a motorcycle you get on to help clear your head. A motorcycle doesn’t have to be aggressively fast to be fun, and the Buccaneer is the perfect example of that.

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SPECIFICATIONS Engine Type: 4stroke, air cooling, V twin ,EFI engine Displacement (cc): 250cc Max. Power Output: 17.43 bhp @ 8000 RPM Max. Torque: 19 Nm @ 6000rpm Dimensions (L/W/H): 2060mm/750mm/1090mm Suspension (Front): Telescopic fork Suspension (Rear): Hydraulic Monoshock Brakes (Front/Rear): Disc/Disc PRICE: Rs.5,50,000

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La Vie En

Renault If you’ve ever heard someone speak French, you’re lying if you say that you did not fall for them. There’s just an aura of effortless elegance France has. For instance, some of the best things in life are French. French wine, French Haute Couture, French dining, French maids and French kisses. Among them, the most luminous objects of admiration are their cars, and in this category, Renault is a bright beacon.

Oui! Ever since the news of Renault coming into the Nepalese market broke out, it has been taken no more than a rumor. But boy, aren’t we glad that it’s true; they’re releasing their Kwid and Duster this NADA. So pour yourself a glass of Château Lagrange, a warm croissant with unsalted butter and strawberry jam, put on some Edith Piaf and sit down for a history lesson.

The year is 1898, a young 21 year old Louis Renault is hunched over in his garage in Billancourt, Paris. After days of working he finally screams: IT’S ALIVE!!! Well… maybe not like Frankenstein did but he must have been mighty proud of himself because he had just made a Voiturette. It was equipped with a revolutionary direct-drive transmission. On the day of Christmas Eve, he awed the crowd of Montmartre as he drove up a steep rue of Lepic. And that very evening, he received 12 firm orders for the vehicle. Together with his two bros; Marcel and Fernand, founded the Société Renault Frères company in 1898. By the early part of 1899, they had already produced 80 cars.

Back then, the best way to promote your car was to promote and win races. The cars were good at racing and Marcel was good at winning them. From 1899 to 1903 races were won and demands went up prosperously. But why only till 1903 you might ask.

Well sadly, Marcel crashed and died. Fortune is a wheel, I tell you.

Death is sad, but Marcel would have wanted his brothers to go on. So productions went on. More types and versions with different engines appeared. They introduced themselves in various exhibitions and passed their name around. Besides private cars, they produced taxies and even lorries, buses and 4x4 vehicles in 1906. When the First World War broke out, the French Ministry of Defence called upon Renault to contribute ambulances, tanks, aircraft engines and shells. Their Taxi de la Marne was used to transport 4000 men to the front and this was entered in the history as “The Taxis of the Marne.”

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1924 was the year Renault first adopted the diamond logo. In 1929, the Ile Seguin plant in Boulogne-Billancourt outside Paris was opened. The plant produced the prestigious 8-cylinder Reinastella. The brand also presented itself to 49 countries.

In 1940, Nazi Germany rolled in and captured various French factories, and Renault’s were one of them. They were asked to produce tanks for the Nazi army, but Louis refused.

However, he produced tanks for them. Various bombardments by the American and English left the Billancourt plant in rubbles. It was only after a few weeks of the Liberation at Paris in September 1944 the plant reopened. However, an air of conspiracy due to the collaboration with the Nazi party sustained and till his death in October the same year, Louis dealt with law suits. After his death, the company was nationalized and owned wholly by the French government.

Under the leadership of Pierre Lefaucheux Renault experienced both ups and downs. Till 1980, there was commercial success as well as labour unrest. But let’s focus more on the cars for now. During the Second World War, a secret project was carried out. That project came to life in October 1948 and the world came to know it as the 4CV. It was the first rear-engined Renault and first French car to be produced in over a million units. It weighed just 560kg, consumed very little fuel and comfortably transported 4 people. It was made in Japan and sold in the USA. In 1956, it was succeeded by the Dauphine. The curvaceous design was up-to-date for that time and it featured everything modern; adjustable seats, heating and automatic gearbox. Three years later, the Estafette, their first vehicle with front wheel drive.

In 1961, the 4L was launched, calling it the “car of living”, and it was quite revolutionary. The idea behind it was a car that could go anywhere. It had five doors, the tailgate could open to reveal a modular space in which the rear bench could be folded down to trnsfor the car into a van.

The Renault 16 was launched in 1965 and when it came out, it was accused for being “too original”. I don’t know how that is a bad thing, but it soon rose to popularity and was honored as the Car of the Year. Half-estate and half-sedan, it was the first compact family car with a hatchback opening. The design was quickly copied by other rivals.

When we think of iconic cars for the second half of the 20th century, Renault 5 comes along with the likes of the Beetle and 2CV. It was aimed at the young female crowd and came in bright colors and stylish interiors, keeping up with the swinging fashion of the 70s. The car took 5% of the French automobile market single handedly and became the best selling car across Europe three years later.

Renault seems relentless when it comes to innovating. In 1984, the world’s first minivan, Escape was launched. It was spacious, the modular seat were individual and swiveling and needless to say, highly appealing. It was a “living room” in vehicle form.

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In 1992, Renault released it’s high end model, the Safrane.

This is also the year when the company adopted the angular and dynamic diamond logo we love today. Later on the same year, mixing the words twist, swing and tango, the beloved frog faced Twingo was launched.

It quickly became popular among the young crowd and it’s no surprise. Wowing us again, it was the combination of a minivan and a city car.

1996 was the year the brand was privatized. In 1998, it opened two complexes, one at home, naming it Renault Technocentre; and the other in Brazil and they named it Ayrton Senna. The Bazilian complex is one of the main production plants in South America for the group. A year later, Renault took 36.8% of share in Nissan, initiating joint industrial work and establishing the Renault-Nissan Alliance. The same year, it took over 51% of the shares of Romanian car brand Dacia.

When the new century began, Renault acquired 70.1% stake of Samsung Motors and to this day, Renault Samsung Motors produce cars in South Korea. Moving on to 2008, it took 25% of shares of Russian car manufacturer, AVTOVAZ and two years later the concept car Dezir was unveiled. What’s so impressive about concept cars, everyone does it; you may inquire. The reason why this is noteworthy is because this marked the beginning of Renault’s new design identity. The first model to be influenced by this was the Clio IV that came out in 2012.

In 2013, Renault set its foot in the Chinese market, collaborating with Chinese carmaker Dongfeng.

A year later, the popular Twingo was revised and unveiled in the Geneva Auto Show. In 2015, Renault revealed another concept car, The Alaskan, a pick up truck with its roots in the Duster Oroch.

And in 2016, Renault is coming to Nepal.

Now that you know the history of this prestigious car brand, grow a pencil moustache, thrown on your striped t-shirt, put on your beret and tie a handkerchief around your neck and head over to the NADA convention to experience what Renault is all about.

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RENAULT DUSTER

RENAULT FLUENCE

RENAULT PULSE

RENAULT SANDERO

RENAULT SAFRANE

RENAULT LOGAN

RENAULT KOLEOS

RENAULT TALISMAN

RENAULT INTERNATIONAL LINEUP

RENAULT SCENIC

RENAULT SYMBOL

RENAULT EUROPEAN LINEUP

RENAULT CAPTUR

RENAULT CILO

RENAULT KOLEOS

RENAULT SCENIC

RENAULT ESCAPE

RENAULT KADJAR

RENAULT MEGANE

RENAULT LAGUNA

RENAULT TWINGO

RENAULT TALISMAN

RENAULT ELECTRIC VEHICLES RENAULT KANGOO ZEE

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PHOTOS: PARTY NEPAL

PRE-EVENT

THE AMAZING MOTOR RALLY 2016 In order to promote the tourism and enterprise the traveling spirit in individual with four-wheel drive, social and responsible, Waterfront Resort’s objective in initiating The Amazing Motor Rally 2016 event is to bring together the people from different corporate houses, local and international tourists for drive full fun along with the social work. The theme of the rally is to promote tourism by socialization and fun along with the social work to boast the humanity within the people in the society.

Kathmandu-Pokhara is a scenic 200Kms route and it is the most frequently visited and popular journey for Nepalese, Expats and Tourists. The Amazing Motor Rally is determined to equip the same journey with various activities, adventures, and games, some socially responsible campaign and of course to make it a lifetime experience.

The tasks will be carried on basis of social work, brand promotion of the supporters as well as some technicality and general knowledge.

Also, in 2016 – 17, the Rotary Foundation turns 100. That’s a century of Rotary members changing lives and improving communities all over the world. And that’s definitely something worth celebrating. Besides, rotary members have supported thousands of projects to provide clean water, fight disease, promote peace, provide basic education, and grow local economies. The centennial is the perfect time to share this impressive record with the world.

This event was first conceptualized as an outcome of AXN the Amazing Motor Rally back then in 2013 to make the best of its kind by Waterfront Resort and have been doing it every year jointly with Rotary Club of Bagmati since then.

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last year due to the devastating quake that shook the entire country and then the blockade crisis. With aim to have international participation in upcoming editions, the Amazing Motor Rally 2016 expects to have at least 40 cars participating this year for the title to the 25 cars in the previous edition in 2014.

This year the event is scheduled for September 10, 2016, Saturday and is flagging off from Park Village Resort, Budhanilkantha after breakfast and the initial task for super start. There will be check posts and tasks in between the 200kms rally. The tasks consist of the points which after compilation in the end will be used for declaration of the winner. Winner will be getting flight trips to abroad along with stay packages in KGH Hotels & Resorts, adventure gift vouchers and a lot more.

The rally ends in Waterfront Resort, Sedi Height, Lakeside, Pokhara with award ceremony, gala dinner and live music.

This years’ event is co-Sponsored by Himalaya Television and is supported

by Nepal Airlines, Qatar Airways, Thai Airways, Johnnie Walker, Coca-Cola, Highground Adventure, Park Village Resort. Autolife Nepal is the exclusive media partner for this event.

Registration fees: Rs 12000 (registration to The Amazing Motor Rally 2016, Two Breakfasts, Lunch, Gala Dinner, and accommodation at Waterfront Resort, Special stay extension package (if required), Event T-shirt) For registrations, contact Mr. Anish Shakya (9801133378)

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NEW CAR BUYER’S GUIDE

Updated July 2016 Disclaimer: All prices are subject to change without prior notice. Please confirm with the showroom for accuracy.

Model

DAIHATSU Terios

Displacement

Price

Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt. Ltd, Maitighar Tel: 4239641 | 4231985 1495 cc

Model

Go

1198 cc

Redi-Go

1198 cc 799 cc

Punto Punto Evo Avventura Punto Abarth Avventura Abarth

1368 cc (Petrol) 1248 cc (Desel) 1172 cc 1172 cc 1368 cc (Petrol) 1248 cc (Diesel) 1368 cc 1368 cc

22,40,000

37,75,000 to

Cr-V RVSI

1997 cc

1,07,75,000

Mobilio

1497 cc

36,50,000 to 41,25,000

29,95,000 to 37,50,000

2198cc

10,200,000

3198cc

10,600,000 to 11,900,000

1499 cc

35,99,000 to

1196 cc,

42,50,000

1591 cc

59,96,000

Eon

814 cc

16,56,000 to

Grand I10

1197 cc

I10

1086 cc

22,96,000

I20

1197 cc

36,96,000 to

Santa Fe

2199 cc

Tucson

1998 cc

Veloster

1591 cc

75,96,000

Fluidic Verna

1591 cc

40,96,000 to 41,96,000

Xcent

1197 cc

27,56,000 to 34,96,000

Elite i20

1197 cc

30,96,000 to 34,96,000

26,56,000 to

99,96,000 to 1,22,96,000

42,75,000

Ford Endeavour

Elantra

45,56,000

40,95,000

1499 cc

Laxmi Intercontinental P.L Thapathali Tel: 4101556 | 4101557

30,56,000

31,80,000

Eco-Sport

81,96,000 to 1,02,96,000

24,50,000 to 33,90,000 31,90,000 to 46,50,000

1496 cc Petrol 1496 cc Diesel

1497 cc

20,76,000

33,95,000

1596 cc

All New Figo

City

HYUNDAI

30,95,000 to

Classic

Fiesta

26,25,000 to 32,75,000

13,99,000 to

Go Automobiles Pvt. Ltd, Thapathali, KTM Tel: 4244254 | 4257001

FORD

1198 cc

31,70,000 to

53,00,000

Life Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. Gairidhara Tel: 4004644 | 4004645 Linea

Brio

24,99,000

18,49,000

FIAT

1198 cc

18,41,000 to 22,99,000

Go+ (T)

Amaze

34,50,000

Pioneer Motorcorp Pvt Ltd, Thapathali, Kathmandu Tel: 6203567

DATSUN

Price

Syakar Trading Company P. L Dhobighat Tel: 5549741 | 4225490 |4253522

HONDA

54,00,000 to 59,00,000

Displacement

i20 Active Creta

21,99,000to 30,99,000 25,99,000 to

1197 cc (Petrol) 1396 cc (Diesel) 1396 cc (Diesel) 1591cc (Petrol) 1582 cc (Diesel)

36,96,000 to 44,56,000 41,56,000 to 61,56,000

34,99,000

Focus

1596 cc

Ranger

2198 cc

Figo Aspire

1495 cc (Diesel)

58,90,000 to

Picanto

1248 cc

30,50,000 to

998CC

35,95,000 22,95,000 TO 25,95,000

Rio (Hatchback & Sedan)

1396 cc

37, 95,000 to

Sorento

2199 cc

24,90,000 to 38,90,000

Jazz

1199 cc

29,50,000 to 40,75,000

BR-V

1497 cc

39,99,000 to 53,00,000

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KIA

60,90,000

Syakar Trading Company P. L Dhobighat Tel: 5549741 | 4225490 |4253522

HONDA

84

1196 cc (Petrol)

62,00,000

48,00,000 1,25,00,000

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Displacement

Price

Continental Associates Pvt Ltd,Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu Tel: 01-4650794 | 44015653

KIA

Model

MITSUBISHI

Displacement

Price

Leon Motors Pvt. Ltd, Shantinagar Tel: 4622074 | 4622485

Soul

1600 cc

55,95,000 to 59,95,000

Asx

1998 cc

Sportage

1998 cc

76,95,000 to

Outlander

2360 cc

1,14,00,000

Pajero

3200 cc

14,400,000 to

Pajero 3 Door

3200cc

95,75,000 to 99,50,000

89,95,000 Carnival

MAHINDRA

2092cc

63,00,000 to 65,00,000

1,62,50,000

Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd, Uttar Dhoka Tel: 4414626 | 4414628

Bolero

2523 cc

Bolero Camper

2523 cc

Bolero Maxi Truck

2523 cc

Genio

2523 cc

11,850,000

27,70,000 to 32,75,000 20,10,000 to 33,95,000 15,25,000 to 15,95,000

MG MOTORS

20,75,000 to

MG3

23,45,000 New Scorpio

2523 cc

35,75,000 to

MG6

56,75,000 Quanto

1493 cc

Scorpio

2523 cc

33,65,000 to 28,35,000 to 33,30,000

Thar

2489 cc

22,95,000 to 31,30,000

New XUV500

2179 cc

49,50, 000 to 69,95,000

Xylo

2489 cc

KUV100

1198cc (Petrol) 1198cc (Diesel)

TUV300

24,95,000 – 31,95,000 31,45,000 – 36,45,000

28,50,000

Navara

2488 cc

57,00,000

Sunny

1498 cc

37,50,000

X-trail

1997cc

90,00,000 to 95,00,000

1998 cc

Mazda 3

1600 cc

67,50,000

Bt-50

2499 cc

55,00,000

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RAPID

1598 cc

OCTAVIA

1968 cc

76,44,00O

YETI

1968 CC

72,95,000 to 79,95,000

CZECH RAPID

1598 CC

53,45,000 to 56,45,000

34,95,000 to

92,50,000 to 1,05,00,000

Mazda 2

M.A.W Enterprises Thapathali Tel: 4216835 | 4268788

49,95,000

35,95,000 –

Cx-5

2000 cc

57,50,000 to

1198 cc

SKODA

Padma Shree Pvt. Ltd, Gyaneshwor Tel: 4435688 | 4435631

Mazda 6

1796 cc

35,35,000 to

44,95,000

MAZDA

36,50,000 to 38,50,000

March

43,20,000

1493cc (Diesel)

1498 cc

Dugar Automobiles Pvt. Ltd, Balaju Tel: 4362992 | 4350912

NISSAN

52,35,000 2609 cc

SLR Techno & Trade Pvt. Ltd. New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Tel: 01-4783841

61,75,000

33,15,000 to 37,55,000

Scorpio Pick-Up

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81,00,000 48,00,000

Vijay Motors Pvt. Ltd, Naxal, KTM Tel: 4414625 | 4425603

SUBARU Forester

1995 cc

Impreza

1995 cc

XV Crosstrek

1991 cc

79,00,000 to 92,50,000 67,00,000 to 78,00,000 81,00,000 to 88,00,000

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Model

SSANGYONG Actyon Sports Korando

Displacement

Price

1998 cc 1998cc

1,09,75,000

Tivoli

1597cc

53,75,000

Tivoli XLV

1597cc

55,75,000

CG|Motocorp, Jhamsikhel Tel: 5547165 | 5547166 S-Cross

1248cc to 1598cc

38,99,000 to 61,99,000

A-Star

998 cc

21,09,000 to

Sumo Gold

2956 cc

Zest

1193 cc

Safari Storme

2179 cc

Indigo

1396 cc

Alto 800

796 cc

17,29,000 Alto K10

1000 cc

19,99,000

Celerio

998 cc

22,69,000 to 25,69,000

Eeco

1196 cc

17,99,000 to 18,89,000

Ertiga

1373 cc

31,00,000 to 37,00,000

Omni

796 cc

9,49,000 to 13,84,000

Swift

1197 cc

27,79,000 to 30,59,000

Swift Dzire

1197 cc

Ciaz

1373 cc

New Wagon R VXi

998 cc

Baleno

1197cc

25,95,000 to 46,25,000 to 26,95,000

United Traders Syndicate, Sinamangal Tel: 4478301-5, 4478003

TOYOTA Corolla

1598 cc

66,00,000 to 74,00,000

Etios Sedan

1496 cc

36,45,000

Etios Cross

1496 cc Petrol

41,45,000

1364 cc Diesel

44,45,000

Etios Liva

1197 cc

34,60,000

Fortuner

2982 cc

1,16,00,000

Hilux

2755 cc

78,50,000

Land Cruiser

4461 cc

3,05,00,000

Land Cruiser Prado

2982 cc

1,75,00,000 -

Rav4

2494 cc

Hiace

2494 cc

2,28,00,000 99,00,000 1,21,00,000 59,00,000 61,00,000

29,49,000 to 32,49,000 32,99,000 to

Pooja International Pvt. Ltd, Panipokhari Tel: 4006605 | 4006606

38,99,000

VOLKSWAGEN

21,49,000

Cross Polo

1598 cc

35,45,000

26,99,000 –

Jetta

1968 cc

64,45,000

Passat A/T Loaded

1798 cc

86,45,000

Polo

1198 cc

26,45,000 to

34,49,000 Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, Teku Tel: 4250610 | 4250612

TATA

31,25,000 to

61,25,000

23,59,000 14,99,000 to

Price

40,75,000

75,25,000

2697cc

Displacement

35,15,000

59,75,000

Rexton

SUZUKI

Model

IMS Motors Pvt Ltd Uttar Dhoka Tel: 4441080 | 4441081

Indica

1396 cc

23,95,000

Safari 2.2L LX

2179 cc

44,25,000

Tiguan

1390 cc

1193 cc (Petrol) 1248 cc (Diesel)

24,95,000 to

Touareg

2967 cc

1,55,45,000

Vento

1598 cc

32,95,000 to

39,45,000 72,45,000 to 93,45,000

Tata Bolt

33,25,000

44,45,000

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Model

ACE MOTORCYCLE

Displacement

Price

Classic Wheels Export Import Pani Pokhari, Kathmandu Tel: 9801024639

Ace British Classic

397cc

5,60,000

Ace British Scrambler

397cc

6,10,000

Model

APRILIA

Price

Turbo Motors Pvt Ltd Naxal,Tel: 4435720

DUCATI

JNJ International Pvt. Ltd Sano Gaucharan, Tel: 01-4446271

Displacement

1199 Panigale

1198 cc

36,00,000

899 Panigale

898 cc

30,00,000

Diavel

1198.4 cc

36,00,000

Diavel Carbon

1198.4 cc

40,00,000

STX 150

149 cc

2,79,000

Hypermotard Sp

821.1 cc

30,50,000

ETX 150

149 cc

3,50,O00

Hypermotard

821 cc

25,00,000

Dorsoduro 750

749.9cc

24,00,000

Hyperstrada

821 cc

27,00,000

Shiver Sports 750

749.9cc

20,00,000

Monster 1100 Evo

1078 cc

25,00,000

RSV4 RF

999.6 cc

38.00,000

Monster 1200 Bax

1198.4 cc

28,00,000

RS4 125

124.8 cc

7,60,000

Monster 696

696 cc

19,50,000

RSV4 RR

999.6cc

35.00.000

Monster 796

803 cc

21,50,000

Monster 821

821 cc

24,00,000

Multistrada

1198.4 cc

35,00,000 to

Scrambler Sixty2

399 cc

Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Ltd Teku, Tel: 4267759 | 4261200

BAJAJ

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45,00,000 Discover 150

144.8 cc

1,92,9001,99,900

Discover 100 M

94.38 cc

1,56,900

Discover 125

124.6 cc

1,68,9001,86,900

Platina 100 E/S

99.27 cc

1,43,900

Pulsar 150 DTSI

149.01 cc

2,29,900

Pulsar 180 DTSI

178.6 cc

2,39,900

Pulsar 200 NS

199.5 cc

2,81,900

Pulsar 220F

220 cc

2,74,900

Pulsar RS200

199.5cc

3,99,900

AS 200

199.5cc

2,86,900

AS150

149.5cc

2,51,900

Avenger 150 Street

150cc

2,49,900

Avenger 220 Street

220cc

2,84,900

Avenger 220 Cruise

220cc

2,94,900

Bajaj V

149.5cc

2,04,900

CROSSFIRE XZ250RR

Classic Wheels Export Import Pvt. Ltd. Pani Pokhari, Kathmandu Tel: 980-1024639 250 cc

16,50,000

Nepal General Marketing Pvt Ltd Jyoti Bhawan, Kantipath Tel: 4225377

HERO ACHIEVER

149 cc

1,92,000

GLAMOUR

124.7 cc

1,75,000 to

HF DELUXE

97.2 cc

1,45,000

Hunk

149.2 cc

2,11,000 to

Karizma R

223 cc

2,60,500

Karizma Zmr

223 cc

3,21,500

Passion Pro Tr

97 cc

1,68,000

Pleasure

102 cc

1,57,000

Splendor Ismart

97 cc

1,57,500

Dash

111 cc

1,67,500 to 1,71,500

Splendor Pro

97.2 cc

1,56,500

Splendor Pro Classic

97.2 cc

1,57,500

Super Splendor

124.7 cc

1,59,500

X-Treme

149.2 cc

2,19,500 to

1,80,000

2,16,500

5,95,000

2,30,000

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Model

Displacement

Price

Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd, Kantipath, Tel: 4253522 | 4163501 | 4256199

HONDA

Model

KAWASAKI

Displacement

Price

Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Ltd Naxal, Tel: 4415462

ACTIVA

109 cc

1,59,900

NINJA 300R

296 cc

9,99,900

AVIATOR

109 cc

1,83,900

NINJA 650R

649 cc

13,49,900

CB SHINE

124.7 cc

1,88,100 to

CB TRIGGER

149 cc

2,29,900

CB TWISTER

109 cc

1,84,900

CB UNICORN

149.1 cc

2,24,900

CBF STUNNER

124.7 cc

1,95,900

CBR 250R

249 cc

5,29,900 to

CRF 250L

250 cc

9,90,000

DREAM YUGA

109cc

1,64,900

DIO

109cc

1,75,900

CB Hornet 160R

162.71cc

2,65,900

XR125L

124.7cc

3,90,000

CB Unicorn 160

163cc

2,45,900

Activa-i

110 cc

1,59,900

Activa 125

125 cc

1,93,900

CB Shine SP

125 cc

2,12,900

1,96,900

Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Ltd Naxal, Tel: 4415462

KTM 200 DUKE

200 cc

4,34,900

390 DUKE

373.2 cc

5,99,900

RC 200

199 cc

5,19,900

RC 390

373 cc

6,74,900

5,99,900 (AVS)

CB 500F

500 cc

13,99,000

CRF 250M

250 cc

9,90,000

MSX

125 cc

5,99,900

XR 150L

150 cc

4,80,000

KTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd. Naxal, Kathmandu 01-4411439

BENELLI

88

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TNT25

249cc

4,20,000

TNT300

300cc

6,80,000

TNT600i

600cc

15,50,000

Zenzero 150

150cc

2,65,000

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SG Global Pvt. Ltd Teku, Tel: 4231057 | 4231058 1,51,900 to

CENTURO

107 cc

DURO DZ

124.6 cc

1,45,900

FLYTE

124 cc

1,48,900

GUSTO

109 cc

1,69,900

PANTERO

106 cc

1,48,900 to

RODEO RZ

124.6 cc

1,61,900

RODEO UZO 125

124 cc

1,72,900

1,57,900

1,51,900

MV AGUSTA

Gearventure Bike Nepal Pvt Ltd, Bhatbhateni Tel: 4435790 | 4435990

BRUTALE 1090

1078 cc

32,50,000

BRUTALE 675

675 cc

25,45,000

BRUTALE 800

798 cc

27,50,000

F3 675

675 cc

29,50,000

RIVALE 800

798 cc

29,50,000

F3

798 cc

31,50,000

F4

998 cc

38,00,000

ROYAL ENFIELD

Dugar Brothers & Sons Pvt. Ltd Balaju, Tel: 4362992

Classic 350

346 cc

4,49,000

Classic 500

499 cc

5,31,000

Classic Battle Green

499 cc

5,51,000

Classic Chrome

499 cc

5,71,000

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Model

Displacement

Price

Classic Desert Storm

499 cc

5,35,000

Continental Gt

535 cc

7,11,000

Electra

346 cc

4,32,000

Thunderbird 500

499 cc

7,11,000

Thunderbird 350

346 cc

5,77,000

Model

ACCESS 125 GIXXER

124 cc 154.9 cc

2,21,900

HAYATE

113 cc

1,69,900

LET’S

112 cc

1,75,900

SLINGSHOT

124 cc

1,84,900

SWISH

124 cc

1,79,900

Suzuki Gixxer SF

154.9 cc

2,76,900 to

Gixxer Dual Tone

154.9 cc

Avasha International Narayan Gopal Chowk, Kathmandu Mob:9801067999 124.6 cc

2,80,000

TL125 Chrome

124.6 cc

3,50,000

Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. Teku, Tel: 4237057 RTR 160

160 cc

2,35,900

JUPITER

109 cc

1,72,900

PHOENIX 125

125 cc

1,83,900

STAR CITY 110

109.7 cc

1,62,900

SCOOTY ZEST

110 cc

1,64,900

WEGO REFRESH

110 cc

1,73,900 to 1,75,900

RTR 180

180 cc

2,45,900

STAR SOPRT

100 cc

1,56,900

VICTOR

109.7 cc

1,67,900

XL 100

99.7 cc

1,12,900

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Renegade Commando

223 cc

3,25,000

Renegade Duty

124 cc

2,05,000

Renegade Sport

137.8 cc

2,25,000

X-Treet

196 cc

2,73,900 to

X-Treet R

196 cc

Xtreet X6

179.9 cc

3,66,999 to 3,85,999

2,85,000 2,78,000 to 2,85,000 2,60,999

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VESPA

2,51,900 to 2,59,900

TL125 General

TVS

Hypersport

3,75,999

2,89,900

SCOMADI

198.9 cc

2,46,900

149.5 cc

3,56,999 to

Dsr 200

1,89,900

GS 150R

Price

Import USA Pvt. Ltd. Gairidhara, Tel: 4004664

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VG Suzuki Tripureshwor, Tel: 4233281

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Vespa VXL

125cc

2,70, 946 to 2,99,946

Vespa SXL

125cc

2,85,946

SXL 150

150cc

3,05,946 to 3,10,946

VXL 150

150cc

2,95,946

Morang Auto Works Teku, Tel: 4261160 | 4268252

YAMAHA FZ FI V2.0

149 cc

2,59,900

FZ-16 FI V2

149 cc

2,49,900

FZ-S FI V2 SE

149 cc

2,64,900

RAY Z-R

113 cc

1,83,900 to 1,91,000

SZ-RR

149 cc

2,09,900

YZF R15 V1.5

150 cc

3,45,900

Fascino

113 cc

1,89,900

Saluto

125cc

1,83,900

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