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ISUZU D-MAX SPACE CAB
THE TRANSPORTER NEWS 6. BMW launches 3rd generation X5 for 70.90 lakh
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EXTREMELY PREMIUM
MOTORSPORT 11. Bonnie Thomas wins Race 2 of JK Tyre VW Polo R Cup 2014
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20. Mercedes Benz S500 :
Electronic Haven 24. Volkswagen Polo Gt Tsi : Flirting Endlessly
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News BMW launches 3rd generation X5 for 70.90 lakh
A large crowd gathered outside Bavaria Motors in Pune as BMW unveiled the X5 in the presence of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. BMW has planned to locally produce the X5 xDrive30d at its plant in Chennai. The diesel variant will be available at a price of Rs 70, 90,000 (ex-showroom pan India). President, BMW Group India, Philipp von Sahr said, “The BMW X5 – the founder of the Sports Activity Vehicle segment and globally best-selling car in its class – is entering a new chapter in its successful history. The third-generation BMW X5 sees BMW once again setting the benchmark for powerful design, interior spaciousness and luxury, versatility, driving pleasure, efficiency and innovative equipment features. It accentuates the masculine presence and powerful personality and offers customers an all-round package that meets the
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most exacting and varied demands.” BMW created the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) segment with the introduction of the BMW X5 which opened up totally new dimensions for all-wheel drive vehicles. The BMW X5 is a Sports Activity Vehicle with off road capabilities and sports car like performance. The “Luxury All Roader” which Sahr likes to call it, will be available in six colours. The X5 is powered by a 3.0 litreTwinPower Turbo straight 6 diesel engine delivering a power output of 258 hp and a torque of 560 Nm. With a top speed of 230 km/h, 0-100 kmph takes just 6.9 seconds considering the size and weight of the vehicle. Some of the many new features, the X5 comes with an eight-speed Sport automatic transmission , Adaptive suspension
package Comfort’ combines Dynamic Damper Control with air cushioning on the rear axle, Adaptive LED Headlights and the athletic side Sachin Tendulkar and Philipp von Sahr, President, BMW Group India at the launch of the all-new BMW X5 in Pune contours which give it a masculine ones. These fold down flat sensor. look. Aerodynamics of to increase boot capacity to The X5 is only produced the X5 has been greatly 1,870 litres. in Russia, Thailand, Malaysia improved to help the air The all-new BMW X5 and US and now in India. flow around the car which comes as standard with Sahr claimed that BMW in return reduces drag and BMW xDrive – an intelligent is working on expanding its helps in fuel efficiency apart all-wheel drive. For safety portfolio with new models from more of its other ways the X5 is provided with six and increasing the number it has changed to conserve air bags, Dynamic Stability of dealerships from 38 to fuel. Control (DSC) including 50 in the attempt to tap The seats come in finely Dynamic Traction Control the tier 1 and tier 2 cities. finished leather upholstery. (DTC); Cornering Brake He also confirmed that the A new introduction to X5 is Control (CBC); Hill Descent company plans to expand its that you also get a third row Control (HDC); Side-impact plant capacity in Chennai by of seats with similar comfort Protection; Electronic vehicle 17000 units. which lacked in the previous immobiliser and crash - Rahul Kapoor
News Honda Mobilio gets ready with its road tests
Honda Cars India, now that it has a thrifty diesel engine, as well as a great petrol engine, is gearing up to launch the Mobilio multi purpose vehicle (MPV) in India. The MPV is expected to be launched early July 2014. The vehicle is a midsize stylish 7-seater MPV. Though several news reports talked of the cars being dispatched to dealerships across the country, the company
continues to test the car for its braking etc. The car was seen being tested at a test track in the country for its ABS. ABS tests are done on specially laid out tracks with ground installed water jets spraying water on the track for the car to be tested for its grip while braking on a wet surface. The testing ground also had a well laid out speed track to test the speed of the vehicle as well as other
crucial parameters like road handling, cornering etc. The Mobilio will be pitted directly against the Maruti Ertiga, a popular MPV from Maruti Suzuki and also the Enjoy from General Motors India. All three vehicles are likely to compete with each other and also expand the market for reliable MPVs in the country. Toyota Kirloskar’s Multi Utility Vehicle Innova is in a different league with a
much more powerful engine and seating capacity. The Honda Mobilio has already been launched in Indonesia. It was caught by Motown India team being tested. The car will be manufactured at the Greater Noida plant of Honda Cars India. The Mobilio diesel will definitely be powered by a 1.5 litre iDTEC engine that is doing wonders in the Amaze and City sedans.
This thrifty engine delivers as much as 25.8kmpl of diesel fuel. A lot of inner fascia features of the Amaze are likely to be carried into the Mobilio too. As for the petrol engine, the option could be either the 1.2 litre iVTEC or 1.5 litre iVTEC. Sources say that a 1.2 litre could be slightly underpowered for a car of this size. Prices of the Mobilio could be upwards of 6.4 lakh.
Women in India now have a reason to wear helmets Women in Indian metros, especially in Delhi have been shying away from wearing helmets. Riding pillion without helmets on two-wheelers has led to increasing fatalities among women. Now with the colourful and youthful new range of helmets from Steelbird, there is no reason whatsoever for women to shy away from wearing helmets. Steelbird Helmets, the country’s leading helmet
brand has come out with its largest ever range of certified ISI helmets designed for women riders, according to a company statement. The range comprises more than two models of helmets, designed and developed exclusively for women riders.
According to Rajeev Kapur, Managing Director Steelbird Helmets, “Women
riders are top priority for us. The Steelbird women’s helmet has been designed to make women riders stand out from the crowd. You can now proudly show your feminine side to the world even when you are riding a bike”. Some of the popular brands in the collection are EVE, Cruze, SB
27 etc. The helmets comes with Polycarbonate AntiScratch coated visor with a replaceable interior. There is a top transparent air-vent which keeps one sweat free and it is very light in weight. The helmets in this collection are inspired by European designs, patterns and are very light in weight yet sturdy. The other added advantage is the fabric used in these helmets is air mesh fabric which keeps one cool in summers.
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Motorsport MONACO GRAND PRIX
Nico Rosberg of Mercedes AMG Petronas won the Monaco Grand Prix while his team mate Lewis Hamilton who had till the last race got a hat-trick win, finished 2nd. Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull Racing-Renault took the final podium place in a race filled with drama, brave overtakes and silly mistakes by many drivers. Fernando Alonso of Ferrari finished 4th followed by Nico Hulkenberg (Sahara Force India-Mercedes), Jenson Button (McLaren-Mercedes) and Felipe Massa ( Williams-Mercedes). Sahara Force India’s Sergio Perez crashed out on the first lap at the Mirabeau corner after colliding with Jenson Button’s McLaren which
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Pictures courtesy: Daimler
Rosberg denies Hamilton victory at Monaco
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Karun Chandhok, Bruno Senna for Formula E
brought out the safety car. Defending Champion, Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing-Renault faced problems with his power unit right after the safety car came in on lap 4 and eventually retired on lap 7 for the 2nd time this season. Adrian Sutil also retired after crashing his Sauber right after the exit of the tunnel bringing the safety car out for the 2nd time closing the grid up again leading to chaos in the in the pitlane. Kimi Raikkonen’s race was yet
again ruined after what Ferrari claim to be a collision with a Marussia as he was following the leading two silver arrows in 3rd and causing him to stop again under the same safety car. Kimi pitted a 3rd time after almost colliding with Kevin Magnussen at the hairpin. Kimi finished a disappointing 12th and Magnussen finishing 10th. Jules Bianchi after an amazing drive scored the first points for Marussia finishing 9th, best of his career and the team.
Mahindra Racing has announced Karun Chandhok and Bruno Senna as drivers for the team’s entry of the FIA Formula E Championship for the inaugural season. The duo will represent Mahindra when they lineup on the grid at the start of the world’s first fullyelectric racing series in Beijing on September 13, 2014. Neither Chandhok nor Senna are strangers to the international racing scene, having both competed in Formula One and have been teammates before aswell. S P Shukla, Chairman of Mahindra Racing, said,“Both Karun and Bruno come with very strong racing pedigrees and have successfully competed in a variety of racing series over the past few years. The entire team looks forward to working with both of them to optimise the performance of our racing car over the next few months of testing before the start of racing in September this year.” Mahindra Racing Team Principal Dilbagh Gill said: “Karun and Bruno both represent the perfect balance between experience and youthful enthusiasm for this truly ground breaking
championship. I am confident they will do their best to represent Mahindra on the world stage and the entire team is aiming for top results from the start of the championship.” Karun Chandhok, 30, said: “I’m very excited to be a part of the Mahindra Racing line-up. The team are showing a lot of commitment to Formula E and it’s very encouraging to see the support of senior members of the group to this programme. To be a part of the only Indian team in this series is a real honour for me. It’s also going to be a nice reunion for me with Bruno again. He’s one of my closest friends from the racing world; we respect each other and work well together which will be good for the development of the team. The city races are going to be a great spectacle and the quality of teams and drivers should ensure some fantastic racing.” Bruno Senna, also 30, added: “I’m very proud to be joining Mahindra Racing. There is a real ambition within the team to be leaders in Formula E from the start. It’s also an exciting prospect to be part of such a revolutionary championship from the
beginning. There will be a lot to learn very quickly, both for the teams and drivers in terms of technology and driving styles and for race fans as Formula E will popularise a new type of motorsport across the world. Of course, I already have a great relationship with Karun which will help us work together and move the team forward very quickly.” To date, six of the 20 Formula E drivers (two per team) have been confirmed with Lucas di Grassi and Daniel Abt signing for Audi Sport ABT, in addition to Jaime Alguersuari and Sam Bird, who join Virgin Racing. Formula E is the FIA’s new fully-electric singleseater championship designed to appeal to a new generation of motorsport fans, whilst accelerating the interest in electric vehicles and promoting sustainability. Racing entirely on temporary city-centre race tracks, it uses cars capable of speeds in excess of 150mph (225kph). The first of 10 races takes place in Beijing around the iconic Olympic ‘Bird’s Nest’ Stadium with the season finale taking place in London on June 27, 2015.
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Motorsport
World Rallycross Championship WRX Report: Rahul Kapoor
If you have been keen on motorsports and you keep updating yourself with the latest news, then you would know that the FIA has this year launched a new series across Europe and the Americas called the FIA World Rallycross Championship (WRX). Two races have concluded, one in Montalegre, Portugal and the other in Lyden Hill, Britain, where men AND WOMEN drivers raced in their respective classes. If you don’t know what rallycross is all about, it is a form of circuit racing on a track with mixed surfaces, usually asphalt and gravel or sealed/unsealed surfaces. It was all started by Robert Reed, who was the producer on ITV’s World of Sport programme at the time. The first event took place at Lydden Hill on February 4, 1967, where it quickly became a staple of Saturday afternoon sports in the UK with both ITV and BBC broadcasting rallycross.
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Action at a recent WRX event. The popularity of rallycross soon spread, with the first event on the European mainland taking place at Elst in Holland in 1969, with the Scandinavian rallycross debut taking place at
Hedemora in Sweden two years later. WRX after a single race has been a huge success. The inaugural season is comprised of 12 rounds: Portugal, Great Britain,
Norway, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Turkey and Argentina. The rules of the sport are quite interesting; there are 4 categories that the
drivers compete in for each event: Supercar, Super1600, TouringCar and RX Lites. Each event will comprise of practice sessions, four qualifying heats, two semifinals and one final. There
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will be four qualifying heats with a maximum of five cars starting abreast in each race over four laps. The next championship round will be heading to Hell, in Norway on the 14th-15th of June, with Andreas Bakkerud of Ford Olsberg MSE team leading the Championship with 49 points in the Supercar category. The WRX Championship seems to be the next big thing in motorsports with Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr. and F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve joining the roster. The WRX championship is a must for every motorsport enthusiast. To watch the races live, one can simply log on to the website and stream it live.
Bonnie Thomas wins Race 2 of JK Tyre VW Polo R Cup 2014 In what could be termed as a very thrilling race with a nail biting finsih, Bonnie Thomas narrowly edged past his rivals to win Race 2 of the JK Tyre Volkswagen Polo R Cup 2014. The race was held at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore. Bonnie fought an exciting battle with Angad Singh Matharoo and Anindith Reddy. The top five drivers were separated by a just about five seconds as they crossed the finish line. Race 2 started off with Bonnie Thomas on the reverse-grid pole position alongside Ishaan Dodhiwala while Race 1 winner Angad was in 8th position. Bonnie had a superb start and held on to his lead into turn 1. He was ahead of Anindith and Ishaan. The safety car was deployed on Lap 7 after Amlandeep Bora spun and stalled his car on Turn 9.
Bonnie Thomas leading the pack at the JK Tyre VW Polo R Cup 2014 Bonnie continued to lead with Anindith in second position while Ishaan dropped back down the order. Angad passed Anshul for third position and then darted off, passing Anindith for second position. Angad held that position for the next five laps but he
could not go past Bonnie’s car. He came close on the penultimate lap as both drivers were side-by-side on the main straight but Bonnie edged past. Bonnie crossed the finish line in first place, followed by Angad and and Anindith. For Bonnie this was the first
ever win. Karthik Tharani Singh, who started in 18th position, moved his way up through the field to finish in fifth position behind Karminder Pal Singh. A rally driver, Bonnie Thomas was a bit surprised to win his first race so
early in the season. He later stated, “I just joined Volkswagen Polo R Cup to learn”. He noted that the round was tough and his fellow drivers were really good. “But starting on pole gave me the advantage. I tried my best to defend my position and maintain my lead,” he said. He thanked his coach Rayomand Banajee and driver Aditya Patel for guiding him during the race weekend. “A special thanks to Volkswagen Motorsport Head Sirish for giving me a chance at this truly professional racing series,” he added. Sirish Vissa, Head of Volkswagen Motorsport noted that he was happy to see these close races and he said it is a testament to the hard work VW has put in its drivers development programme.
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ISUZU D-MAX SPACE CAB
THE TRANSPORTER ISUZU D-MAX SPACE CAB Engine
Transmission
Max Power
Max Torque
Kerb weight
2499cc, 4 cylinder, common rail, turbo-charged intercooled diesel
5 speed manual
134 bhp@ 3600rpm
294Nm@ 1800-3200rpm
1655 kg
Suspension: Front/Rear
Brake: Front/Rear
Fuel Tank Capacity
Tyres: Front/Rear
Price
Independent coil spring/ rigid with leaf spring
Ventilated Disc/Drum
76 litres
215/70 R115
6,09,000 (ex-showroom, NCR)
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Report: P. Tharyan, Photography: Mohd. Nasir
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he world of pickups in India that is dominated by the Tatas (Xenon) and the Mahindras (Genio , Scorpio Getaway and Bolero pickups) will now see a third major player with the launch of the Isuzu D-Max, a pickup vehicle that is doing extremely well in overseas markets, especially Thailand. The Transporter is now ready for India. It’s a known fact that we all learn from other people’s mistakes. It’s also a known fact that pickups have not been a major hit among transporters in India, more so the ones with twin cabs or crew cabs. The reason is simple: Transporters believe in ferrying goods and the more the merrier. Over-loading in trucks, buses, cars and even on two-wheelers is a way of life in India. In a car meant for five, we have sometimes eight squashed in and on a motorcycle meant for two, we often see four riding merrily. Similarly, in a vehicle meant to carry one tonne of goods, for example, almost two tonnes is stashed up. It is believed that Isuzu imported 10 twin cab D-Max pickups into the country for testing and getting a
feedback from the people. All ten have been sold to keen buyers. But the company, as part of its strategy, did not manufacture these twin cabs, rather has concentrated on single cabs and space cabs. These vehicles are contract manufactured at Hindustan Motors’ plant in Thiruvallur district near Chennai in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. If sources are to be believed, Isuzu Motors India may begin making the twin cab pickups once their own plant goes on stream in India 2016 near Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh. Currently, pickups in India can only be driven by those who possess commercial driving license. Even if those among the private citizens want to buy a pickup for their own recreational use, they cannot because private license holders cannot drive this vehicle, unless of course if they also possess a commercial driver’s license. Senior government sources have indicated that the government is considering amending the Motor Vehicles Act and may allow those with private driving license to drive twin cab pickups soon. But this may take at least a
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couple of years to come into force and then perhaps Isuzu may begin manufacturing them at its own plant in India. Till then it would be only their single cabs and space cabs.
ON A TEST TRACK IN CHENNAI A D-Max space cab and a test track somewhere
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in Tamil Nadu proved to be a lethal combination. Journalists took turns over a few weeks to assess the pickup and by Jove every one of that breed drove like a maniac thinking that this one was meant for the race track rather than our commercial sector. I too got carried away momentarily by the sheer power
of the Isuzu diesel machine that churned out around 134 bhp of raw power @ 3600rpm and a massive torque of 294 Nm@ 1800-3200rpm. Riding on 215/70R15 radial tubeless tyres, the pickup felt more of a sports utility vehicle rather than just a transporter. High speed cornering and drifting are all fun
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when a vehicle is bare and there’s a good track for you to speed. But the moment you have got to balance more than a tonne of load on your head (I mean at the back of the vehicle) you have got to be careful of toppling over and losing your vehicle and life in the process. Nevertheless, the D-Max comes as a very nimble vehicle with great acceleration and great road handling abilities. Even while cornering at high speeds, the vehicle maintained its stability. The single cab is ideally meant for those with the sole purpose of carrying goods from Point A to Point B. But it’s the Space Cab that offers a wee bit more and there lies its value. Thus, your personal belongings etc can be protected within the seating cabin and that too in an air-conditioned environment. In fact, the space cab has a wee bit of space behind the two seats that allows one to even put a cushioned plank to be used as a seat or a bed for resting. It’s an extremely practical feature. Features like tiltable power steering, airconditioning with heater, key and headlamp on reminder (Buzzer), 12 volt mobile phone
charging point, sporty power bulge on bonnet, fabric seats and carpet, cup holders etc make this pickup at par with a comfortable SUV. As for the engine, it is simply a bull machine. It stands out as the most powerful in the pickup industry in India. A maximum speed of 175kmph, ensures that the D-Max is the Lion
of the Jungle. Once the Indian government allows those with private driver’s license to buy and drive this vehicle, the sale of pickups could even beat those of SUVs. There is a huge market waiting to be tapped for pickups in the country. Circa 2016 will see a clearer picture emerging!
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Wheelz & Roadz 2014 TOYOTA COROLLA ALTIS
EXTREMELY PREMIUM
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Report: P. Tharyan, Photography: Mohd. Nasir
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t’s the world’s No.1 sedan and it was launched in India by the end of May 2014. Yes, the 11th generation Toyota Corolla Altis comes with several refreshing changes and it drives even better and offers not only cabin comfort but also more room and improved ride quality. We drove the car, both in its diesel as well as petrol avatars in the tech city of Bengaluru in Karnataka. Though no changes have been made in the engine and transmissions, the car now offers a whole host of new and improved features. The 1800cc petrol version even offers an automatic in the form of a Super CVT-i with 7 speed transmission and paddle shift. The Altis now comes with improved rear seat space and also improved NV value. Both the rear as well as the front of the vehicle has undergone subtle design changes. As for the interior, the rear seats come with
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Wheelz & Roadz 2014 COROLLA ALTIS (PETROL) Engine
Transmission
Max Power
Max Torque
Boot space
1798cc 2ZR-FE, Gasoline, 4 cylinder, 16 valve, DOHC, Dual VVT-i
6-speed manual/super CVT-I with 7 speed sequential shiftmatic
138bhp@6400rpm
173Nm@4000rpm
470 litres
Suspension: Front/Rear
Brake: Front/Rear
Fuel Tank Capacity
Tyres: Front/Rear
Price
McPherson Strut /Torsion beam
Ventilated Disc /Solid Disc
55 litres
195/65 R15 Tubeless radials
11.99 lakh to 16.89 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
2014 COROLLA ALTIS (DIESEL) Engine
Transmission
Max Power
Max Torque
Boot space
1364cc D-4D diesel engine with variable nozzle turbo and intercooler
6-speed manual
87.19bhp@ 3800rpm
205Nm@ 1800-2800rpm
470 litres
Suspension: Front/Rear
Brake: Front/ Rear
Fuel Tank Capacity
Tyres: Front/ Rear
Price
McPherson Strut /Torsion beam
Ventilated Disc /Solid Disc
50 litres
195/65 R15 tubeless radials
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13.07 lakh to 16.69 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
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reclining seats, rear reading lamp and cup holder illumination. The wheel base of the vehicle has been increased marginally by 100mm resulting in more cabin space and an extra 35 litres of boot space. The top end variants of the car boast of dual front SRS airbags. The car offers ABS with EBD and brake assist. The petrol version comes in both a 6 speed manual option as well as a super cvt-i with 7 speed sequential shiftmatic transmission. Variants in petrol include 1.8 JS, 1.8G and 1.8V. The diesel car has a D-4D diesel
engine with a displacement of 1364cc. While the diesel showed symptoms of a turbo lag which disappeared when one accelerated and moved on the higher gears, the petrol is a rocket on four wheels. Extremely responsive and fast paced, the Corolla Altis petrol has a great suspension with excellent ride quality and handling. While the Toyota Altis diesel is the ideal vehicle as a chauffeur driven vehicle, the petrol is the one that you need to buy for yourself if you love driving. The automatic gives immense pleasure when one drives
using the paddle shifts fitted on the steering. Amazingly responsive, the car simply flies, the moment you step on the accelerator. Toyota is known for its reliability and with the Corolla Altis you have reliability plus premiumness. Toyota has not compromised on safety with this car. All the variants whether it is petrol or diesel, have airbags for driver and passengers plus features like ABS, EBD and brake
assist. In-dash touch screen audio with Bluetooth and SD card are available too in all variants except the cheapest diesel variant. The top ends of both petrol and diesel have an 8 way power driver seat. All in all, the car is very premium and delivers an extremely smooth ride.
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f you want to know what electronic features you can expect in your small crummy little hatchback 10 years from now, the only place to look is the S500 by Mercedes-Benz. This is the car that sets the future of luxury that will be mandatory and a necessity several years down the line. The S500 is less of a car and more of gadgets. It’s an electronic haven. The things you get in this as standard are beyond comprehension. It will take you an entire lifetime to figure out this car’s electronics and comfort features. Three years after owning the car, you would probably still be figuring out some basic features from its endless list. Therefore, the most important part of the car is the interior. The inside of this car looks nothing from this planet. It looks more of an alien spaceship with elegant curves and contours and the discreet mood lightings which can only be from a sci-fi movie based 2000 years from today. The wood on the dash, the chrome on the millions of controls and buttons and the speakers that twist as they come out from the doors when you activate the media, assure you that you are in the year 4014. The giant digital display shows you everything that is going on in the technologically backward world outside with its sensors and cameras. This long and elegant spaceship comes with
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airbags all around you, from top, below, side to side and the front so the passengers and the driver are well protected. And then there is something called “Attention Assist Plus” to make sure you never need them in the first place. The seats are fluffy and comfortable as you would expect from it. So being in this car is like being hugged by your grandmother, the safest and most comfortable place to be. While you’re being all cozy in your
grandmother’s arms, you can enjoy the individual dual screens in the back seat to yourself or watch whatever you feel like for example sat-nav, media entertainment, call someone with voice command, or you could take out the foldable tray and finish your work on your laptop, writing, or even finish your meal as you are chilled by the individual air-con vents in the rear with their individual climate controls and be lost in your thoughts. The
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Transmission
Max Power
Max Torque
Fuel Efficiency
4663cc V8 Petrol
7-speed 7G-TRONIC PLUS Automatic
338 bhp@ 5250-5500rpm
700 Nm@ 1800-3500rpm
7.81 kmpl
Suspension: Front/Rear
Kerb Weight
Fuel Tank Capacity
Tyres
Price
Airmatic Suspension
2200 Kg
80 litres
245/45 R 19
1,39,50,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi)
soundproofing isolates you from the world to nirvana as you control everything as though seated in front. Sitting at the back seat you have control over all functions virtually, except driving the vehicle! The driver does feel he is the captain of the starship enterprise with all the controls just on his steering wheel. It is like moving along on a cushion of air with the “Airmatic” suspension making it feel like the flying spaceship to justify the looks and design. The car is not meant to be driven in congested places. The sheer size of the car does make it hard to maneuver and the electronics aren’t much help in the unpredictable Indian
environment especially in tight spaces. But give the car an open road, and it races like the cheetah. The throttle response is good. The moment you step on the accelerator, you will
be surprised by the power that is generated out of the 300 hp V8 engine. It simply screams for more road as it advances like the wicked dust storm that Delhi so often witnesses. It’s sheer delight. But when you ask the driver to ferry you around, simply ask him to press the speed limit button on one of the levers on the steering wheel. That way, the speed is limited to around 50kmph. You can then sit at the back and simply relax!
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Wheelz & Roadz LONG TERMER
VOLKSWAGEN POLO GT TSI
FLIRTING ENDLESSLY U
Report: Rahul Kapoor, Photography: Mohd. Nasir sually early mornings are dreadful. The sound of the alarm going off is the sound of the devil. But when you have Volkswagens Polo GT TSI long termer waiting for you, I think the
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devil and I could become good friends. We at Motown India got this red beast as a long termer and the inner 5-year-old came out of me instantly. This car is a dream to drive, and it loves to be driven‌FAST! When you wake up to see it waiting for
you with that stern look and the GT badge on the front grille, just makes you smile to the extent that you end up with an idiotic facial expression, especially when you realise that your left foot can rest the entire time thanks to the 7 speed DSG auto transmission that
responds instantly due to the dual clutch system. So I did what I had waited to do all morning. I put it into Drive mode and gently cruised out of my residential complex in silence as my neighbours snored away in their beds. At first glance you would think
Wheelz & Roadz it’s just a regular Volkswagen and at low speeds, it is just a regular everyday Volkswagen hatch. The throttle in this car is everything, if you press it gently and about only half way, the transmission shifts from around 2000-3000rpm depending how much you throttle but, you can get it to misbehave if you floor the pedal. It opens its eyes as it down shifts slowly and it’s just leaps away growling at everyone around as it revs all the way to the limiter and that’s just in “D” and you can also use the sequential gearbox which is at your disposal if you feel. If that’s is not enough you can also just put it in to “S” (sport) that will stiffen things up and the throttle gets sensitive. For the sizeable leaps it takes, it also takes a bit out of the fuel tank. But let’s just keep going a little further. Put it into Sport and you feel the surge
of power of all 103 horses and you fly off leaving everyone eating your dust. I was able to get this monster all the way up to 180km/h in “S” before I had to use the life saving disc brakes at the front as I met with every Indian’s worst enemy… Traffic! Flirting with speed is a way of life for the Polo. Speaking of traffic, in normal drive mode it’s a bit slow getting off the line and if you rev the throttle little too much, it just surges forward and you need to brake again. There is no “in the middle” if you know what I mean, which is common in most auto transmissions. Eventually you get used to it. But if you put it in Sport, it reduces the gear shift time which does make it easier but makes no sense to use more fuel. You can just change gear with the stick on your own and save some of that precious fuel.
Fuel consumption is quite moody for this beast. If you keep it happy it’ll be fine. On the highway it’s actually quite good on fuel, but drive like a mad man, it does like an extra serving of fuel on the side. The Polo is quite roomy and comfortable but a bit of fabric and foam on the doors would be nice and would add a bit more comfort to the arms and this goes for all the Polos and Ventos out there. Now here the painful bit and I do mean painful. Because it is a sporty car, it’s got a suspension made out of tombstones. God forbid you take a wrong turn and the road is uneven, you will have to have your spine readjusted. Why can’t you have a comfortable suspension in normal mode and a stiffer suspension in sport? And I’m sorry, but for this particular unit, which we had to drive in Delhi’s boiling heat, the air conditioning
was terrible and the vents in the centre didn’t work at all (I squarely blame the dealer for not checking this out before handing over the car to us). Neither did the heat insulated windows seemed to be of any help. This car also claims to have a “dust and pollen filter” let me just say as a veteran asthmatic, it doesn’t work and I would like to emphasise on the fact that the horn of this car is so hard. Its highly nettling and can cause your thumbs to start aching after a while and in India the horn is highly important which might have been a reason for this car’s lack of sales. The interior is all black and beige, red stitching with polished steel everywhere which does give it a pricey feel. VW calls it the Superior ‘Milan’ Titanschwarz fabric upholstery. But to justify the Italian
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name with the German suffix, the designers should have made more of an effort. It still looks a bit of a serious German who doesn’t know a single joke. Just wants to be only driven and nothing else, and so, that’s all we gladly did despite the few minor flaws. The selling point of the Polo has mostly been with its looks. It’s the usual choice for youngsters who are more in for the looks and mileage. The Polo GT TSI is relatively fuel efficient, but has failed to make a good impact due to its hefty price tag of 8 lakh, similar to the diesel variant, which is usually a lot for the youth to afford even if daddy pays the bill. It’s nearly 2 lakh more than the standard top model petrol variant, which comes in a manual option but lack in the long list of features you get in the GT TSI but those are mostly creature comforts and a bit irrelevant. Some you wouldn’t even notice until you go through the list. Does the car do justice to the GT badge? I’m not quite sure, GT is a grand
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tourer, which means at first and foremost it has to be comfortable, from a GT you need to be able to get out and say to yourself “I don’t mind getting back in”. If Volkswagen just softens the suspension for Drive mode and leaves the hardened suspension when you turn off the traction control, this car would be perfect. You get the comfort you need for the bumpy Indian roads, and you put the transmission in Sport if you want to have a bit of fun. So to me it’s more of an RS rather than a GT. Would I buy it? Yes. If you love to drive and love the feel of driving something fast and endurable, there is no question that this is the car you want. If you drive it into horrible bumpy roads, it struggles, but when the road smoothens out, it dusts itself off and get right back to work. The Polo GT TSI does everything you ask of it, and more. For almost a month, we drove the car, cleaned it and kept it all safe. When it drove off for the last time to the dealer, we realised that we had fallen in love with the little red car!
Wheelz & Roadz VOLKSWAGEN VENTO TSI
DÉJÀ VU Just when we had finished our days with the lovely Polo, we got a call asking us to pick up the Vento TSI. Unfortunately this was no long termer. If you recall, we had tested the Polo’s elder sister a long time back. The Vento is very similar to the Polo, but with some extra space to put your junk in its trunk. The interiors are exactly the same. You couldn’t tell which is which from the inside. They share the same engine and transmission, so power outputs and the feel are basically identical. But there are some differences apart from the spacious boot obviously. The major difference is the soft and comfortable suspension that was missing in the Polo GT. If we get to the engine, this is where I feel the VW “can do better” remark comes in. The same 1.2L TSI engine is undoubtedly a brilliant unit, unfortunately with the added weight does feel that it could do with a little more power. It needs that 1.4L TSI and the Vento would be invincible. With the similarities these two share and differences aside, I do feel that the drawbacks of these cars are ignorable. The final verdict being both the Polo and Vento are brilliant cars that just need a touch of fine tuning. If you feel they are in your budget, I’d say go for it. If not, then these are the two sisters you would wish going out with…Together.
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Car N Prices Car Bike Buyers’ Guide MODEL
UPTO 10 LAKH
Beat
CHEVROLET
Spark Sail U-VA Sail (Sedan) Enjoy Tavera Neo3 Punto
FIAT
Punto 90 HP Punto Sport Linea Linea T Jet Linea Classic Fiesta Classic Fiesta
FORD
Figo EcoSport
Force One BS III Gurkha Soft Top 4X2 / 4X4 FORCE MOTORS Gurkha Hard Top 4X4 Brio Amaze HONDA City
HYUNDAI
i10 (1.1l) Grand i10 (1.2 Kappa) Grand i10 (1.1 2nd Gen ) i20
Litre
kmpl/kmpkg
Min
Max
Petrol/LPG Diesel Petrol/LPG Petrol Diesel Petrol Diesel Petrol Diesel Diesel Petrol Diesel Petrol Diesel Diesel Petrol Diesel Petrol Petrol Diesel Petrol Diesel Petrol Petrol / AT Diesel Petrol Diesel Petrol Petrol / AT Petrol Diesel Diesel
1.2 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.3 2.5 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.6 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.2 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.5 2.6
18.6 / 13.3 25.44 18 / 16.2 18.2 22.1 18.2 22.1 13.7 18.2 13.58 15.7 20.5 15.7 20.5 20.5 15.7 20.4 15.7 15.7 20.4 13.9 20 17 16.97 23.5 15.6 20 15.6 NA 10.1 22.7 NA
3.97 4.77 3.45 4.28 5.25 5.15 6.34 5.74 6.98 6.84 5.04 5.73 6.82 7.38 7.60 6.99 8.15 7.44 5.99 6.96 4.88 6.19 7.24 9 9 3.86 4.81 6.22 9.07 8.52 7.27 9.27
5.12 5.94 3.99 5.58 6.62 6.38 7.54 7.10 8.13 9.94 5.27 7 6.82 7.38 7.60 6.99 9.72 9.01 5.99 7.51 6.35 7.35 8.86 9.70 9.99 5.06 6 8.13 9.07 9.05 9.59 9.27
Diesel
2.6
NA
6.25
8.35
Diesel
2.6
NA
8.50
8.50
1.2
19.4 / 16.5
4
6
Petrol (MT/ AT) Petrol (MT/ AT) Diesel Petrol (MT/ AT) Diesel Petrol
1.2
18 / 15.5
5
7.55
1.5
25.8
5.97
7.49
1.5
17.8 / 18
7.19
9.85
1.5 1.1
26 20.36
8.37 3.87
9.50 4.66
18.9
4.32
5.90
1.1
24
5.22
6.39
Petrol Diesel Petrol Petrol/CNG Petrol Petrol MT/AT Diesel Diesel MT/AT Petrol Diesel
1.2 1.4 0.8 / 1.0 1.1 1.4 1.6 1.4 1.6 1.2 1.1
18.5 21.9 21.1 / NA 17.92 / 11.88 17.43 17.01 / 15.74 23.5 22.32 / 19.08 16.1 / 19.2 24.4
4.81 5.95 2.83 3 7.18 8.13 8.35 9.42 4.66 5.57
7.76 7.53 3.86 4.09 8.07 9.51 9.29 9.76 7.22 7.42
e2o
Electric
NA
NA
4.82
5.99
Verito Verito Vibe Quanto Bolero Scorpio
Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Petrol/CNG Petrol Petrol (MT/ AT) Petrol (MT/ AMT) Petrol / CNG Petrol Petrol Petrol/ CNG Petrol (MT/ AT) Diesel Petrol Diesel
1.5 1.4 1.5 2.5 2.2 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.2 2.5 0.8 0.8
21.03 20.8 17.21 15.96 12.05 NA 18.06 18.06 14.2 15.3 22.7 / 30.46 20.2
6.40 5.69 6.08 5.49 7.91 8.11 4.81 7.35 8.71 7.49 2.41 3.15
7.75 6.55 7.86 7.57 9.93 8.11 5.30 7.35 9.97 8.24 3.53 3.31
1.0
19 / 16.98
3.72
4.61
0.9
23.1
3.76
4.79
0.9 0.8 1.0 1.0
22.02 / 31.79 14.7 20.51 19.3 / 26.6
4.68 2.18 3.48 4.31
4.68 2.75 4.38 4.35
1.2
18.5 / 17.16
4.23
5.76
Alto 800 Alto K10 A-Star Celerio Celerio Green Omni WagonR Ritz
5.27 4.42 5.46
6.15 5.66 6.71
Petrol
1.0
20.51
4
4.59
Gypsy King
Petrol
1.3
11.96
5.42
5.96
Eeco (5/7 Seater)
Petrol/CNG
1.2
15.1 / 20
2.98
4.03
June 2014
MODEL
Ertiga Ertiga Green Swift Dzire SX4 Micra Micra Xtronic CVT Micra Active NISSAN Sunny
PREMIER
Evalia Terrano Terrano 85 (ps) Rio Pulse Duster
RENAULT Scala Scala CVT Rapid SKODA
Fabia
Aria (2WD) Indica eV2 Indica emax Indigo eCS Manza Club Class
FUEL EFFICIENCY
PRICE ( in lakh)
P/D/ CNG/LPG
Litre
kmpl/kmpkg
Min
Max
Petrol Diesel
1.4 1.3
16.02 20.77
5.80 7.22
7.35 8.49
CNG
1.4
22.8
6.39
7.15
Petrol (MT/ AT) Diesel Petrol Diesel Petrol Diesel
1.2
19.1 / 17.4
4.85
6.34
1.3 1.6 1.3 1.2 1.5
23.4 16.51 21.79 18.44 23.08
5.78 7.15 8.06 4.82 5.78
7.32 8.54 9.54 5.45 7.03
Petrol
1.2
19.34
6.42
6.42
Petrol Petrol (MT/ AT) Diesel Diesel Petrol Diesel Petrol Diesel Petrol Diesel Petrol Diesel Petrol Diesel Petrol Petrol (MT/ AT) Diesel Petrol Petrol Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Petrol Diesel
1.2
19.49
4.13
4.72
1.5
16.95 / 17.97
6.28
8.62
1.5 1.5 1.6 1.5 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
22.71 19.3 13.24 20.45 12.5 23.75 18.06 23.08 13.24 20.64 / 19 16.95 21.64 17.97
8.48 8.42 9.53 9.47 4.71 5.64 4.41 6.10 7.78 8.62 7.17 8.27 9.07
9.55 9.91 9.53 9.47 5.45 6.70 5.72 6.92 9.03 9.59 7.94 9.66 9.97
1.6
15 / 14.3
7.10
9.92
1.6 1.2 1.6 1.2 2.2 1.4 1.4 1.2 1.4
20.5 16.4 14.8 21 13.7 25 25 15.64 25
8.26 5.03 6.60 6.24 9.95 4.13 3.86 4.92 4.99
9.97 6.29 6.60 7.51 9.95 4.80 4.12 5.20 5.89
1.4
13.7
5.92
7.28
Nano Twist Vista 71 PS 75 PS Vista VX Tech
1.3 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 1.4 1.2 1.3
21 25.34 NA NA NA 22.3 16.7 21.12
5.86 1.41 1.94 2.33 2.31 4.78 5.21 5.90
8.07 2.10 2.19 2.58 2.31 5.21 5.22 5.90
Venture
Diesel
1.4
15.42
4.76
5.70
Diesel
2.2
14.34 / 13.93
8.25
9.60
Diesel
2.2
14
9.83
9.83
Diesel Petrol
3.0 1.2
14.07 17.71
5.87 4.40
7.48 5.91
Diesel
1.3
23.59
5.74
6.62
Etios Liva Sportivo
Petrol
1.5
16.78
6.05
6.05
Diesel Petrol Diesel Petrol Petrol Diesel Diesel Petrol Diesel
1.3 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.5 1.3 2.5 1.2 1.2
23.59 16.78 23.59 17.71 16.78 23.59 11.4 16.47 22.07
6.90 5.38 6.64 5.76 7.35 6.90 9.72 5.10 6.19
6.90 7.04 8.08 5.76 7.35 7.40 9.97 6.12 7.21
Polo SR
Petrol
1.2
16.27
6.42
6.42
Polo GT TSI Polo GT TDI Cross Polo
Petrol Diesel Diesel Petrol (MT / AT) Diesel
1.2 1.6 1.2
17.2 19.78 22.07
8 8.13 7.78
8 8.13 7.78
1.6
14.4 / 15.04
7.19
9.67
1.6
20.54
8.31
9.76
2.5
13.58
10.37
10.62
2.0
14.81 / 17.3
13.79
16.29
2.2 2.5 1.5 1.5
NA 13.1 18 26
12.28 19.84 10.90 10.04
12.35 19.84 10.90 10.99
1.6
22.32 / 19.08
10.47
11.51
1.8
16.3 / 14.3
12.73
14.91
Etios (sedan) Etios Cross
Innova Polo
Vento
Tavera Neo3 CHEVROLET
ENGINE
Petrol
Safari Dicor (4x2/4x4) Safari Storme (4x2) Sumo Gold Etios Liva
TOYOTA
FUEL
Diesel Petrol Petrol CNG Petrol Diesel Diesel Diesel
Nano New Nano
VOLKSWAGEN
23.2 18.6 22.9
Stingray
COMPANY
TATA MOTORS
1.3 1.2 1.3
Swift
28
P/D/ CNG/LPG
1.2
Thar DI Thar CRDe Xylo
MARUTI SUZUKI
PRICE ( in lakh)
Petrol
Xcent
MAHINDRA
FUEL EFFICIENCY
Diesel
Eon Santro Xing Verna
MAHINDRA REVA
ENGINE
10-20 LAKH
COMPANY
FUEL
* Prices (Ex-Showroom Delhi)
Cruze
FORCE MOTORS Force One BS IV FORD Endeavour 4X2 City HONDA Verna HYUNDAI Elantra
Diesel Diesel (MT/AT) Diesel Diesel Petrol (CVT) Diesel Diesel (MT/AT) Petrol (MT/AT)
Car Prices
HYUNDAI Sonata Scorpio MAHINDRA
MITSUBISHI NISSAN RENAULT
Xylo XUV 500 Rexton Outlander Evalia Terrano 110 (ps) Duster Fluence Octavia
SKODA
TATA MOTORS
Yeti (2WD / 4WD) Superb Aria (2WD / 4WD) Safari Storme (4x2/4x4) Xenon XT (4x2/4x4) Corolla Altis
TOYOTA
Innova All New Innova Vento TSI
VOLKSWAGEN
P/D/ CNG/LPG
Litre
kmpl/kmpkg
Min
Max
1.6
22.7 / 19.1
13.15
16.02
2.4
13.8
18.73
18.73
Diesel (MT/AT) Petrol (MT) Diesel (MT/AT) Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Petrol Diesel MT Petrol Diesel AT
2.2
12.05
10.02
12.45
2.2 2.2 2.7 2.4 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.4 2.0 1.8 2.0
14.2 15.1 12.4 10.3 19.3 19.01 20.64 / 19 20.4 16.8 20.6 14.7 19.3
10.78 10.79 18.87 19.55 10.36 10.49 10.26 13.99 13.95 15.55 18.25 17.55
10.84 14.64 19.96 19.55 10.36 12.30 11.79 15.49 14.95 16.55 18.25 19.45
Diesel
2.0
17.72 / 17.67
15.19
18.82
Petrol MT
1.8
13.1
18.62
18.62
Diesel
2.2
13.7 / 13.5
12
14.74
Diesel
2.2
14 / 13
10.97
13.57
Diesel
2.2
13.49
10.22
11.29
Petrol Diesel Petrol Diesel Diesel Petrol Petrol Diesel Diesel AT
1.8 1.3 2.0 2.5 2.5 1.2 1.4 2.0 2.0
14.53 / 15.22 21.45 9 11.4 NA 16.93 14.69 19.33 16.96
11.99 13.07 10.10 10.29 12.33 10 13.20 14.65 19.02
16.89 16.68 13.56 10.83 14.92 10 14.66 18.18 19.02
15.64 19.23 16.28
29.86 25.35 22.65
29.86 25.35 22.65
A4 Q3 S 1-Series
Petrol Diesel Petrol
1.8 2.0 1.6
Diesel
2.0
20.58
26.60
28.55
CHEVROLET
Captiva
Diesel (MT / AT)
2.2
14.6 / 11.6
23.13
25.23
FORD
Endeavour 4X2/4X4
Diesel (AT)
3.0
11.4
21.28
23.06
CR-V 2.0
Petrol (MT / AT)
2.0
13.7
20.25
21.25
Petrol (AT)
2.4
12
22.88
24.36
2.2
14.66 / 11.72
25.08
25.89
2.2 2.4
11.72 13
27.90 20.77
27.90 20.77
HONDA
CR-V 2.4 (with 4WD)
Santa Fe 4WD Sonata
Diesel (MT / AT ) Diesel (AT) Petrol (AT)
MAHINDRA
Rexton
Diesel (AT)
2.7
11.1
21.11
21.11
MARUTI SUZUKI MERCEDES BENZ
Grand Vitara (MT/AT)
Petrol
2.4
10.4 / 9.24
22.68
24.60
A-Class
Petrol
1.6
15.5
26.56
27.12
B-Class
Diesel Petrol Diesel
2.1 1.6 2.1
20.06 14.91 18.98
25.64 28.87 27.75
26.20 29.43 28.31
Petrol
1.6
15.64
27.90
27.90
HYUNDAI
Santa Fe 2WD
MINI
Cooper
Petrol
1.6
13.48
26.55
26.55
Diesel
2.0
16.57
28.55
28.55
MITSUBISHI NISSAN
One Countryman Cooper D Countryman Pajero Sport Teana
Diesel Petrol
2.5 2.5
12.8 11.07
23.50 21.14
23.50 24.89
RENAULT
Koleos (MT/AT)
Diesel
2.0
13.7
22
26
SKODA
Superb
1.8
13.1 / 13.7
20.36
21.94
TOYOTA
VOLKSWAGEN
Camry (AT)
Petrol (MT / AT) Diesel (AT) Petrol
Camry Hybrid Fortuner (MT/AT) Passat (MT/AT) A4
30-60 LAKH
PRICE ( in lakh)
BMW
AUDI
20-30 LAKH
Jetta
FUEL EFFICIENCY
A6 AUDI Q3 Q5 S4
2.0 2.5
17.2 12.98
23.07 25.09
24.80 25.09
Petrol
2.5
19.16
29.12
29.12
Diesel
3.0
12.55 / 13
21.81
23.41
Diesel
2.0
18.78
22.06
27.26
Petrol Diesel Diesel Petrol Diesel Diesel Petrol Diesel Diesel Petrol
1.8 2.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0
15.64 16.55 / 17.11 14.94 NA 16.66 13.88 15.72 14.6 12.19 10.34
32.11 33.96 55.02 42.63 44.91 55.80 31.51 46.86 57.32 52.64
34.91 39.01 57.82 49.96 50.64 55.80 36.36 52.27 57.32 52.64
COMPANY
AUDI
BMW
MODEL
TT X1 Sport Line 1-Series Sport Plus 3-Series 3-Series Sport Line 5-Series X3 XF
JAGUAR
LAND ROVER
MERCEDES BENZ
MINI
MITSUBISHI
Freelander 2 Range Rover Evoque C-Class 200 250 CDI 220 CDI E200 CGI Avantgarde E250 CDI Cooper S Cooper Convertible Cooper D Hightrim Cooper S Countryman Montero
TOYOTA
Prius
VOLVO
S60 D4 S60 D5 S80 D4 S80 D5 XC60 D4 XC60 D5 XC 90 D5 V 40 D3 Cross Country
Audi
60 LAKH -1 CRORE
MODEL
ENGINE
BMW
A6 A7 Q5 Q7 S6 Gran Turismo 3-Series 330d Convertible 6-Series 640d Coupe X5
X6 Z4 M3 Convertible Range Rover Land Rover Evoque Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG CLS 350 M-Class ML-250 M-Class ML-350 SLK-Class 350 GL 350 CDI S-Class Porsche
Toyota Volkswagen
1 CRORE & ABOVE (ALL AT)
COMPANY
FUEL
ASTON MARTIN
AUDI
Boxster S Cayenne Tiptronic Cayenne Cayenne S Hybrid Land Cruiser Prado Phaeton Vanquish V8 Vantage (Coupe & Roadster) V12 Vantage DB9 (Coupe & Volante) Virage (Coupe & Volante) DBS (Coupe & Volante) Rapide A8 L
FUEL
ENGINE
FUEL EFFICIENCY
PRICE ( in lakh)
P/D/ CNG/LPG
Litre
kmpl/kmpkg
Min
Max
Petrol Diesel
2.0 2.0
10.36 17.05
54.59 30.75
54.59 36
Diesel
2.0
20.58
32.50
32.50
Diesel
2.0
18.88
33.45
36.95
Petrol
2.0
14.79
42.50
42.50
Diesel Diesel Diesel Petrol Diesel Diesel Diesel
2.0 3.0 2.0 / 3.0 2.0 2.2 3.0 2.2
17.09 / 18.48 14.69 NA NA NA 13.53 12.39
45.90 58.30 42.70 48.62 48.76 54.81 39.35
54.20 58.30 54.90 48.62 48.76 52.98 48.50
Diesel
2.2
13.3
54.39
57.01
Petrol Diesel Diesel
1.8 2.1 2.1
11.74 14.94 14.84
32.85 34.57 39.90
33.52 36.47 40.57
Petrol
2.0
13.8
45.53
45.53
Diesel Petrol
2.1 1.6
14.21 15.71
47.67 31.50
47.67 31.50
Petrol
1.6
15.64
34.80
34.80
Diesel
2.0
16.57
31.40
31.40
Petrol
1.6
14.02
38.75
38.75
Petrol Hybrid (PetrolElectric) Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel
3.2
11.56
44.27
44.27
1.8
23.91
36.63
38.27
2.0 2.4 2.0 2.4 2.0 2.4 2.4
17.2 16.9 20 15.6 17.2 18.8 12.1
31.90 37.50 41.80 45.50 41.50 48 55
34.40 37.50 41.80 45.50 44.60 48 55
Diesel
2.0
19.2
31.90
31.90
Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Petrol Diesel
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.2 4.0 3.0
13.88 NA 12.19 12.62 NA NA 15.38
60.78 88.46 60.11 60.30 79.88 89.95 91.30
63.13 88.46 60.11 72.35 79.88 89.95 91.30
Diesel
3.0
NA
81.90
81.90
Diesel
3.0
18.5
99.25
99.25
Petrol Diesel Petrol Petrol Petrol
4.4 3.0 4.4 3.0 4.0
8 11.7 8 10.37 7.75
80 81.05 97 70.90 77.40
80 81.05 97 71.90 77.40
Diesel
2.2
13.3
64.29
65.18
Petrol Petrol Diesel Diesel Petrol Diesel Petrol Diesel Petrol
6.2 3.5 2.1 3.0 3.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.4
5 9.26 14.8 8.7 10.1 NA 10.13 NA 8.8
1.77 99.90 54.80 65.80 71.90 73.95 97.58 84.76 92.02
1.77 99.90 54.80 65.80 75.07 73.95 97.58 84.76 92.02
Petrol
3.6
9.9
69.98
69.98
Diesel
3.0
7.2
79.50
79.50
Petrol
3.0
8.2
91.55
91.55
Diesel
3.0
11.13
84.57
84.57
Petrol
3.6
NA
76.29
76.29
Petrol
6.0
NA
4.28
4.28
Petrol
4.7
NA
2
2.20
Petrol
5.9
NA
2.71
2.71
Petrol
5.9
NA
2.48
2.80
Petrol
5.9
NA
2.90
3.11
Petrol
5.9
NA
3.50
3.80
Petrol Petrol
5.9 4.0
NA NA
2.90 1.28
3.11 1.28
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Car / Two Wheeler Prices
BENTLEY
RS5 Coupe RS 7 R8 V8 Coupe R8 V10 Coupe R8 V10 Spyder Azure T Continental Continental GT Speed Mulsanne Flying Spur X6 M5 M6 Gran Coupe
BMW
BUGATI FERRARI
6-Series 640d Gran Coupe 6-Series 640d Covertible 6-Series 650i Convertible 6-Series 650i Coupe 6-Series 650i Gran Coupe 7-Series 730 Ld 7-Series 740 Li 7-Series 750 Li 7-Series 760 Li Veyron California 458 Italia 599 GTB Fiorano FF XJ
LAND ROVER
MASERATI
MERCEDES BENZ
PORSCHE
P/D/ CNG/LPG
Litre
kmpl/kmpkg
Min
Max
Diesel Diesel Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol
3.0 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 5.2 5.2 6.8 6.0
NA NA NA 10.2 NA NA NA NA NA
1.13 1.23 1.01 1.31 1.64 1.87 2.12 3.5 1.65
1.13 1.23 1.01 1.31 1.64 1.87 2.12 3.5 2.5
Petrol
6.0
NA
2.9
2.9
Petrol Petrol Diesel Petrol
6.7 6.0 3.0 4.4
NA NA 13.33 NA
2 3.1 1.05 1.30
2 3.1 1.05 1.30
Diesel
3.0
NA
1.75
1.75
3.0
17.54
1.11
1.11
Diesel
3.0
17.54
1.13
1.13
Petrol
4.4
10.86
1.23
1.23
Petrol
4.4
9.52
1.11
1.11
Petrol
4.4
11.23
1.19
1.19
Diesel Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol Diesel Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol
3.0 3.0 4.4 6.0 8.0 4.3 4.5 6.0 6.3 2.0 3.0 3.0 5.0 5.0 3.0 5.0 6.5 5.2
16.46 12.05 11.62 7.46 NA NA NA NA 4 NA NA 10.5 NA NA 10.9 9 NA NA
1.03 1.18 1.34 1.87 12 2.2 2.5 3.5 3.4 1.16 1.30 1.25 1.84 1.37 1.22 1.82 5.05 3
1.03 1.18 1.34 1.87 12 2.2 2.5 3.5 3.4 1.19 1.33 2.10 2.21 1.88 1.49 1.82 5.05 3.46
Petrol
6.5
NA
5.62
5.62
Petrol
5.0
7.2
1.66
1.66
Discovery4 Gran Turismo GranCabrio Quattroporte
Diesel Petrol Diesel Diesel Diesel Petrol Petrol Petrol
3.0 5.0 3.0 4.4 3.0 4.2 4.7 4.2
12.6 7.2 13.3 11.4 11.36 NA NA NA
1.10 2.51 1.73 2.35 1.05 1.2 1.43 1.23
1.44 2.51 2 2.48 1.14 1.37 1.43 1.43
CLS 350
Petrol
3.5
9.26
1.03
1.03
E63 AMG
Petrol
5.5
NA
1.29
1.29
Petrol
5.5
NA
1.85
1.90
Petrol
5.5
NA
1.70
1.73
Petrol
4.7
7.81
1.14
1.14
Petrol
4.6
NA
1.57
1.57
SLK55 AMG
Petrol
5.5
NA
1.26
1.26
911 Carrera 911 Carrera Cabriolet 911 Carrera S 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 911 Carrera 4 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 911 Carrera 4S 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Cayenne S
Petrol
3.4
9
1.29
1.29
Petrol
3.4
9.2
1.47
1.47
Petrol
3.8
9.5
1.51
1.51
XKR F-TYPE S F-TYPE V8 S Aventador Gallardo Aventador Roadster Range Rover Sport Range Rover
G-Class G63 AMG GL63 AMG S-Class S500L BE S 500 LAUNCH EDITION
Cayenne GTS Cayenne Turbo Cayenne Turbo S Panamera Panamera 4 Panamera 4S Panamera GTS Panamera Turbo
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PRICE ( in lakh)
Diesel
JAGUAR
LAMBORGHINI
FUEL EFFICIENCY
June 2014
Petrol
3.8
9.7
1.68
1.68
Petrol
3.4
9.3
1.42
1.42
Petrol
3.4
9.5
1.57
1.57
Petrol
3.8
9.9
1.61
1.61
Petrol
3.8
10
1.78
1.78
Petrol Diesel Petrol Petrol
4.8 4.1 4.8 4.8
10.5 8.3 10.7 11.5
1 1.03 1.16 2.10
1 1.03 1.16 2.10
Petrol
4.8
11.5
2.13
2.13
Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol
3.6 3.6 4.8 4.8 4.8
9.3 9.6 10.8 10.9 11.5
1.20 1.22 1.44 1.61 2
1.20 1.22 1.44 1.61 2
COMPANY
MODEL
FUEL
ENGINE
FUEL EFFICIENCY
P/D/ CNG/LPG
Litre
kmpl/kmpkg
Min
Petrol
4.8
11.5
2.45
2.45
Petrol
6.6
6.5
2.5
3.05
Petrol
6.7
NA
4
4
Diesel
4.5
NA
1.13
1.13
Panamera Turbo S Ghost Phantom Series II Land Cruiser 200
PORSCHE ROLLS ROYCE TOYOTA
PRICE ( in lakh) Max
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE PRICES COMPANY
SEGMENT
POLARIS
ATV & YOUTH MODEL
MODEL
Outlaw 50 Phoenix 200 Rzr 170 Sportsman 400 H.O Sportsman 500 H.O Sportsman 570 Efi Sportsman 850 H.O ATV & YOUTH MODEL Sportsman Big Boss 800 400 Crew 500 Efi Crew 800 RANGER Ranger Diesel Ranger Ev
POLARIS
RANGER RZR SNOWMOBILE
RZR S 800 RZR XP 900 RZR XP4 900 Widetrak LS
ENGINE
PRICE ( in lakh)
Litre
Min
Max
49 196 169 445 498 567 850
2.64 4.89 5.29 7.25 7.67 7.91 14.72
2.64 4.89 5.29 7.25 7.67 8.42 16.67
760
15.35
15.35
455 498 760 904 Na
11.14 13.97 18 20.48 12.82
11.14 14.49 18 22.54 12.82
760 875 875 488
22.85 21.13 24.10 10.86
22.85 21.13 24.10 10.86
TWO - WHEELER PRICES COMPANY BAJAJ AUTO
UPTO 100CC
AUDI
MODEL
ENGINE
HERO MOTOCORP
MAHINDRA 2 WHEELERS TVS
BAJAJ AUTO
101-124CC
COMPANY
FUEL
HERO MOTOCORP
HMSI
MAHINDRA 2 WHEELERS
SUZUKI
TVS
YAMAHA
MODEL
FUEL EFFICIENCY
ENGINE
PRICE (in Lakhs)
kmpl
cc
Min
Max
Platina Discover 100 HF Dawn HF Deluxe Splendor Passion Pro Kine Scooty Pep+ Scooty Streak Star Sport
90 91 80 80 81 79 63.25 65 65 87.7
99.27 94.38 97.2 97.2 97.2 97.2 71.5 87.8 87.8 99.7
0.37 0.44 0.38 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.34 0.41 0.43 0.40
0.39 0.44 0.38 0.44 0.48 0.48 0.34 0.43 0.43 0.43
Discover 100M Discover 125 DT-Si Discover 125 ST Discover 100 T Discover 125 M Discover 125 T Pleasure Maestro Passion X-Pro Super Splendor Glamour Glamour PGM-FI Ignitor Dio Dream Yuga Dream Neo Activa Activa I Aviator CB Twister CB Shine CBF Stunner FI Duro DZ Flyte Rodeo RZ Pantero Centuro Swish Access 125 Slingshot Hayate Wego Jupiter Star City 110 Phoenix Alpha Crux YBR 110
84 82 72 87 76 77.1 NA NA 60 83.1 81.1 NA 52.4 60 74 74 60 60 60 70 65 NA 56.25 40 59.38 79.4 85.4 51 50.22 68.5 72 62 62 83.9 67 NA 75.74 70.03
102 124.6 124.6 102 124.5 124.6 102 109 109.1 124.7 124.7 124.8 124.7 109 109 109 109 109.2 109 109 124.7 124.7 124.6 124.6 124.6 106.7 106.7 124 124 124 112.8 109.7 109.7 109.7 125 113 106 106
0.46 0.47 0.55 0.48 0.48 0.51 0.43 0.47 0.47 0.51 0.53 0.59 0.57 0.44 0.44 0.42 0.46 0.43 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.55 0.44 0.41 0.45 0.39 0.45 0.48 0.47 0.51 0.41 0.47 0.44 0.42 0.50 0.48 0.38 0.45
0.48 0.49 0.55 0.50 0.50 0.54 0.44 0.47 0.52 0.51 0.55 0.63 0.59 0.44 0.48 0.46 0.46 0.43 0.52 0.51 0.54 0.55 0.44 0.41 0.46 0.43 0.48 0.48 0.47 0.53 0.43 0.49 0.44 0.44 0.53 0.48 0.38 0.45
Two Wheeler Prices COMPANY
YAMAHA
125-149 CC
BAJAJ AUTO
HERO MOTOCORP
HMSI
PIAGGIO SUZUKI YAMAHA
150-249 CC
BAJAJ AUTO
HERO MOTOCORP HMSI HYOSUNG KTM TVS
250 CC & ABOVE
YAMAHA
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
HMSI
HYOSUNG
POLARIS INDIAN MOTORCYCLES
KAWASAKI
KTM
ROYAL ENFIELD
SUZUKI
YAMAHA
FUEL EFFICIENCY
ENGINE
kmpl
cc
Min
Max
YBR 125 Ray Ray Z
71.5 53 53
123 113 113
0.51 0.45 0.48
0.51 0.45 0.48
Pulsar 135 LS Pulsar 150 Achiever CBZ Xtreme Hunk Impulse CB Unicorn CBR 150R CB Trigger Vespa LX Vespa VX Vespa S GS 150R YZF R15
68.1 65 68 65.1 65.1 55 60 NA 60 62 60 NA 55.7 46.83
134.66 149 149.1 149.2 149.2 149.2 149.1 149.4 149.1 125 125 125 149.5 149.8
0.59 0.67 0.58 0.66 0.66 0.69 0.62 1.16 0.65 0.67 0.71 0.75 0.69 1.10
0.59 0.67 0.58 0.71 0.69 0.69 0.62 1.17 0.74 0.67 0.71 0.75 0.69 1.13
Pulsar 180 DT-Si Pulsar 200NS Pulsar 220 Avenger 220 Karizma Karizma ZMR CBR 250R GT 250R 200 Duke Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 180 SZ FZ Fazer
58.1 58 54.2 49.8 48.5 51 30 28 NA NA NA 62.4 14.88 50.81
178.6 199.5 220 219.98 223 223 249 249 200 159.7 177.4 153 153 153
0.70 0.85 0.82 0.77 0.78 0.97 1.51 2.75 1.31 0.69 0.73 0.54 0.69 0.77
0.70 0.85 0.82 0.77 0.78 0.97 1.86 2.75 1.31 0.71 0.83 0.61 0.73 0.78
Fat Bob Super Low Iron 883 Street Bob Super Glide Custom Fat Boy Heritage Softail Classic Night Rod Special Street Glide CB1000 R CB1000RR VFR1200F VT 1300 CX GT 650R GT 650N Aquila Pro ST7
17.85 21.7 21.7 18.18 18.18 17.85
1690 883 883 1585 1690 1690
12.82 5.85 6.64 10.20 11.73 14.84
12.82 5.85 6.64 10.20 11.73 14.84
17.85
1690
16.19
16.19
15.8 17.85 NA NA NA 20.3 NA NA NA 24
1247 1690 998 999 1237 1312 647 647 647 678.2
21.75 29 11.81 15.21 17.63 13.99 4.79 3.96 4.99 6.12
21.75 29 12 15.46 17.63 13.99 4.79 3.96 4.99 6.12
MODEL
PRICE (in Lakhs)
Chief Classic
NA
1811
25.5
25.5
Chief Vintage Chieftain Ninja 300 Ninja 650R Ninja ZX 10R Ninja ZX 14R Ninja 1000 Z800 Z1000 390 Duke Bullet 350 Bullet 500 Electra Twinspark Thunderbird 350 Thunderbird 500 Classic 350 Classic 500 Desert Storm Classic- Chrome Continental GT GSX-R1000 GSX-R1000 Z Bandit 1250SA Hayabusa Intruder M1800R Intruder M800 YZF-R1 VMAX
NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 53.4 NA 53.4 NA NA 53.4 53.4 39.35 39.35 NA 15 NA NA NA NA NA 14 11.48
1811 1811 296 649 998 1441 1043 806 1043 373 346 499 346 346 500 346 499 499 499 535 999 999 1255 1340 1783 805 998 1679
28.5 32 3.38 4.92 15.60 16.80 12.45 8.05 12.45 1.81 0.98 1.42 1.10 1.28 1.63 1.18 1.51 1.53 1.60 1.84 15.95 16.45 10.75 15.95 15.95 10.05 15 22.03
28.5 32 3.38 4.92 15.60 16.80 12.45 8.05 12.45 1.81 0.98 1.42 1.10 1.28 1.63 1.18 1.51 1.53 1.60 1.84 15.95 16.45 10.75 15.95 16.45 10.05 15 22.1
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