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aunches and unveilings of new vehicles continue in India despite all kinds of bans, whether it is a diesel ban by the Supreme Court or a juvenile odd-even plan from the Delhi government. Among the vehicles that were launched and unveiled in April 2016, two simply stole our hearts. One

was the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Adventure Utility Vehicle and the other was the Honda Navi. The former is a butch faced vehicle with some traditional leaf spring suspension and plenty of boot space for storage. It’s not a runof-the-mill compact SUV but an entirely different product that promises to stir the minds and hearts of men who yearn for some adventure in their lives. The latter, the Honda Navi, is a motorcycle that could appeal to the youth who wants to have a “Bindaas” time. It’s an extremely agile vehicle with all the elements of a small, smart, sprinter. We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly as we tested both the products.

The V-Cross will be formally launched in the country early second half of this calendar year. Motown India team was the first in the country to review this vehicle and the same can be viewed on YouTube. Now it is the turn of Motown India magazine subscribers to enjoy reading about the vehicle.

While the magazine has its share of consumer oriented news, it has, in its B2B section, an extensive report on the Indian commercial vehicles industry.

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Bentley launches Bentayga SUV in India for 3.85 crore

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Toyota launches all new Innova Crysta for 13.83 lakh onward Datsun Unveils Redi-Go; Bookings open from May 1, 2016

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Toyota launches all new Innova Crysta for 13.83 lakh onward Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has launched the new 2nd generation Innova Crysta. The new Innova Crysta is priced in the range of Rs. 13,83,677 and Rs. 20, 77,930 (Ex-showroom Mumbai). Bookings for the new Innova Crysta have begun along with vehicle display at Toyota dealerships.

Unfortunately, because of the Supreme Court ban on diesel cars in Delhi NCR with engine capacities of 2000cc and above, this new vehicle from Toyota cannot be sold in this region.

The Innova Crysta will be available in two grades with an automatic transmission (Zx & Gx) and four grades with manual transmission (Zx, Vx, Gx & G).

The Innova Crysta now has an all-new 2.8 L diesel engine with an all-new 6 speed Automatic Transmission and an all-new 2.4 L Diesel engine with an all-

new 5 speed Manual Transmission. The Crysta has an all new frame that has significantly improved toughness and enhanced ride comfort. It also has Eco & Power drive modes.

As for safety features, for all variants, the standard features include 3 Airbags, Antilock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) & Brake Assist (BA), height adjustable Seatbelt with Pre Tensioner & Force Limiter (PT/FL) for front seat, 3 point seatbelt for all occupants & Child restraint system (ISOFIX).

For the Zx variant in addition to these standard safety features there are 7 Airbags, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) & Hillstart Assist Control (HAC).

The Crysta will now be available in new colours that include Garnet Red, White

Pearl Crystal Shine and Avant-garde Bronze.

The MPV now comes with a 3D Design Combination Meter with 4.2” TFT Multi Information Display and an 8 way power adjustable driver seat , besides features like Automatic LED projector headlamps, Ambient illumination, Upper glove box with cooling, One touch tumble second row

seat, Rear Auto AC with Digital Display and Easy slide front passenger seat.

The Innova Crysta engine delivers 172bhp and 360 Nm torque while offering fuel economy of 14.29 kmpl for the 2.8L 6 speed automatic transmission variant and 15.10 kmpl for the 2.4L 5 speed manual transmission variant (As per ARAI certification).

Tata Motors Tiago hatch to cost 3.20 lakh Tata Motors has commercially launched its hatchback Tiago (earlier named the Zica) at a starting price of Rs 3.20 lakh, ex-showroom, New Delhi, for the Revotron 1.2L (petrol) variant and Rs 3.94 lakhs, ex-showroom, New Delhi, for the Revotorq 1.05L (diesel) variant. The car is now available for sale across the country in over 597 Tata Motors sales outlets.

Available in 5 variants – XB, XE, XM, XT & XZ with optional

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variants in XE, XM & XT, Tiago will come in six colour options Striker Blue, Berry Red, Sunburst Orange, Espresso Brown, Pearlescent White and Platinum Silver.

The car will come with a warranty of 2 Years / 75,000 KM (whichever is earlier) with an extended warranty option of 2 years + 1 year (3rd year extended warranty up to 75,000km) or 2 years + 2 years (3rd and 4th year extended warranty up to

1,00,000 kms).

The stylish design is complemented by enhanced performance and driving dynamics. The Tiago will be available in petrol and diesel variants with two new engines - Revotron 1.2L (petrol engine) and Revotorq 1.05L (diesel engine).

Tiago comes with a fuel efficiency of 23.84 km/l on

Revotron 1.2L petrol and 27.28 km/l on Revotorq 1.05L diesel (as per Automotive Research Association of India certification), under test conditions.

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NEWS New limited edition Scorpio Adventure for `13.62 lakh

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.) has launched a limited edition Scorpio Adventure variant. With a production run of only 1,000 vehicles the limited edition Scorpio Adventure is priced at Rs.13.62 lakh (Ex-showroom Delhi) for the 2 wheel drive version while the 4 wheel drive variant is priced at Rs.14.80 lakh.

The limited edition Scorpio Adventure is based on the top-end model ‘S10’ of the New Generation Scorpio. The features include a reverse camera, ORVMs with side indicator, distinctive and stylish ‘Smoked’ tail lamps and the triple jet windscreen washer.

Hyundai Creta gets automatic transmission for `12.86 lakh onward Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has introduced an automatic transmission in the Creta Petrol (SX+) variant and is priced at Rs.12,86,618 (ex showroom Delhi). The Creta SUV is become a popular vehicle among car buyers since its launch and has raced to 100,000 bookings within eight months.

Hyundai has also introduced the dual airbags as standard across all trims for Creta. This new variant is equipped with AVN, projector headlamps with LED positioning, rear parking camera and sensors, smart key with push button, Chrome O/S door handle, Shark fin antenna, child seat anchor, 17” diamond cut alloys, a leather wrap on steering wheel and fully automatic temperature control.

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Datsun Unveils Redi-Go; Bookings open from May 1, 2016 Datsun India unveiled its newest addition to the Indian Portfolio the Redi-Go in New Delhi. This highly anticipated Urban Cross compact hatch will hit Indian roads by July 1, 2016 and will be available for pre-bookings by May 1, 2016. The Redi-Go shares its Renault Nissan Alliance platform with the previously launched Renault KWID and will be powered by the same 799cc petrol mill.

The Redi-Go has a striking ground clearance of 185mm which is comparable to a few SUVs on Indian roads. The new compact hatch from Datsun will also be lighter than the KWID by almost 20-25kgs while its wheelbase will be shorter than the KWID by almost 70mm. The engine in the new Redi-Go has been mated to the same 5-speed manual transmission found on the KWID. The 799cc engine makes 53.3bhp at 5678rpm and 72Nm of torque at 4386rpm. The new RediGo will be 3430mm long, 1540mm high and 1560mm wide. The vehicle Redi-Go features simplistic interiors with an air conditioning unit and a USB/ AUX enabled audio system. The compact hatch will also come with LED DRLs and will be available with a driver airbag for the top variant. The expected fuel efficiency of the Redi-Go is expected to be around the 25kmpl mark and should be priced around the same Rs. 2.6 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) price as the Renault KWID.

Bentley launches Bentayga SUV in India for 3.85 crore

One of the world’s fastest SUVs, the Bentley Bentayga, was launched for the Indian market in New Delhi for an ex-showroom price of Rs. 3.85 crore. The Bentayga is powered by a 6.L twin turbo W12 petrol engine which produces 600bhp and 900Nm of torque. The SUV boasts of precision engineering and fine craftsmanship from Bentley’s rich heritage. The Bentayga comes with a contemporary design and intuitive driver assistance features. Bentley’s proven AWD system has been engineered into this SUV to enhance driver confidence and control on the road. On the personalisation front the Bentayga comes with a rich choice of optional fitment to cater to the needs of a modern lifestyle. The Bentayga will come to India in CBU format and will be available in Bentley dealerships in Delhi and Mumbai. The Exclusive Motors Pvt. Ltd. also plans to open new dealerships in the city of Hyderabad soon.

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NEWS Indian Springfield motorcycle launched for 30.77 lakh Barely a month after its global launch, Polaris India Pvt. Ltd has announced the launch of the all-new 2016 Indian Springfield motorcycle in India. The motorcycle costs Rs 30.77 lakh (ex showroom Delhi). Named after the birthplace of Indian Motorcycle and designed for a pure riding experience, the Indian Springfield is the latest addition to the 2016 line-up.

The Indian Springfield is powered by the Thunder Stroke 111 engine which delivers a peak torque of 138.9 Nm @ 2600 rpm. Its unique new chassis was designed to handle a wide load range, featuring cartridge forks and an air adjustable rear shock with 11.43 cm of travel for safely transporting up to 241.7 Kg. in style.

Touring comfort can be further enhanced with a full line of accessories including a tall and low windshield, heated driver and passenger seats, soft lowers, a 64.3 Litres accessory trunk and heated grips to keep riders comfortable in cool temperatures. Yet in minutes its quick-release windscreen and saddlebags can be removed

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creating a classically styled, high performance cruiser. The split seat, featuring a unique stitch and stud pattern, can likewise be trimmed down to create a tight and low solo look, giving the Indian Springfield a truly customisable personality.

Designed for an unobstructed view of the road ahead, the Indian Springfield sports a bespoke quick-release windshield that creates a large air pocket for rider and passenger comfort. Other comfort features such as remote locking hard bags and adjustable passenger floorboards come standard along with real leather seating, high-resolution Anti-Lock Brakes, tyre pressure monitoring, electronic cruise control, and a powerful headlight and dual driving lights.

Standard front and rear highway bars allow mounting of accessories and offer valuable protection from tip-overs. Brightly chromed forks, headlight housing, fender trim, engine covers, exhaust and handlebars with internal wiring bring the shine along for the ride.

Yamaha Tracer 700: The new Sport Tourer

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amaha has recently released many exciting and innovative motorcycles to the market, and will continue to push ahead with its extensive new model development programme. In summer 2016 the company will be introducing a sporty and versatile new model in the global market which will mark a significant step forward in the approach to the Sport Touring segment. The exciting and addictive new Yamaha Tracer 700 has been developed from the highly successful MT-07 platform.

The new Tracer 700 is equipped with the 4-valve twin cylinder 689cc engine that won numerous awards in its debut year with the MT-07. Developing 73.77bhp @ 9,000 rpm, together with 68.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpm, the new Tracer 700 offers strong sports performance for exciting cornering on winding country roads. Dual 282mm front discs with 4-pot calipers and a 245mm rear disc deliver powerful and responsive braking performance, and ABS is equipped as standard.

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NEWS Yamaha street bike Saluto RX launched for 46,400/India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has launched its latest entry level bike ‘Saluto RX’, an affordable and smart street bike specially designed for Indian roads.

The Saluto RX comes at a price of Rs. 46,400 (ex-showroom Delhi) and offers a mileage of 82 kmpl (under standard test conditions).

The Saluto RX mounts a newly developed air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 110cc, 2-valve single-cylinder engine. Based on the Blue Core Engine Development concept, it is powered by a new engine with a more compact combustion chamber than previous 110cc models released by the company. The engine, frame and wheels have comprehensive weight-reducing designs that contribute to the model’s overall fuel efficiency. The new model has the lightest weight in its class at 98 kgs, which is approximately 22 kgs lighter than the company’s previous models in its class.

This bike is targeted towards young men who are looking for comfort and a sporty look with great fuel efficiency at an affordable price.

Honda Dream Neo gets new colours and graphics; Price remains 49,070/-

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onda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) has introduced the refreshed and value added 110cc Dream Neo motorcycle - its fifth new model for 2016.

The value additions on Dream Neo come at no additional cost. Dream Neo continues to be priced at Rs 49,070 (Ex-showroom, New Delhi). Honda has now refreshed the Dream Neo with a new dose of style and premium looks. That means the bike now comes with new graphics and three new colours - Black with Blue Stripes, Imperial Red Metallic and Geny Grey Metallic; besides the existing Black with Red Stripes. The motorcycle is powered by the HET engine and delivers a fuel efficiency of 74kmpl.

Yamaha Cygnus Ray-ZR scooter launched for 52,000/- onward Shortly a week after the launch of the new Saluto RX, India Yamaha Motor has announced the launch of the new Cygnus Ray-ZR scooter for the Indian market which will be available from May 2016 onwards. The all new Cygnus Ray-ZR was unveiled during the 13th Auto Expo in February this year. The Cygnus Ray-ZR Drum Brake model will cost Rs 52,000 while the Disk Brake model will cost Rs 54,500.

The Cygnus Ray-ZR was developed around the concept of a “Next-Generation Real Boy’s Scooter.” The new model actively adopts the latest trends among young people. It takes on a new exterior design characterised by a sense of dynamism and layered forms that gives a fresh look like no other scooter before and expresses the strength of a welltrained physique.

The design realises the ‘Real Boy’s Scooter’ concept by balancing the deeply-sculpted and powerful front mask, effortlessly-layered straight lines, and tail surround accentuated with a sense of speed. The Cygnus RayZR is powered by an air-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve 113cc “BLUE CORE” engine with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) unit. It features a lightweight body (103 kg) with glamorous design and offers user-friendliness. The new model will come in two eye-catching colours for its disk brake model to fulfil the needs of trend-conscious young riders. It will also be available in two different colours for its drum brake variant.

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REALLY PRACTICAL! FIRST DRIVE

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Report & Photography: JOSHUA DAVID LUTHER

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ne of the most overused terms in the automotive world is SUV. The market for compact SUVs in India has been picking up momentum ever since the country saw the launch and success of the Renault Duster. While some big names like Volkswagen and Toyota have not yet entered the fray, Honda has finally decided it was time to assert their presence in this segment. The Honda BR-V has been spied and tested on foreign shores but we got our hands on it here in India for the first time right before its launch on May 05, 2016. To look at, the BR-V combines aspects of the CR-V and the Mobilio, with bold design lines and aggressive looking exteriors. It definitely has the contemporary styling of an urban compact SUV but is its performance up to the mark?.

The Honda BR-V is powered by Honda’s proven i-VTEC and i-DTEC technology.

Both petrol and diesel engines have a cubic capacity of 1.5 litres. The petrol motor, however, produces 117.4bhp at 6600rpm and the diesel produces 98.6bhp at 3600rpm. The petrol motor is fast and the power delivery is quite linear. The diesel, however, takes a bit of

time to get going but once it does the surge of power is enough to satisfy your soul. The turbo on the i-DTEC diesel kicks in anywhere north of 1800rpm and has been tuned with precision. The punch provided by the turbo is quite subtle and it does not hit you in the pit of your stomach like most of the other diesel mills. While many motoring journos may complain that there is a definite power lag and the engine is not punchy enough, I am rather satisfied with the engineering on the BR-V simply because Indian roads are not meant for speeds above 150kmph and going further than that would be quite risky. This vehicle can get you up to the 150kmph mark with ease and the acceleration on the way is quite smooth.

The diesel i-DTEC engine generates more torque at a lower rpm and hence is my weapon of choice. Being an SUV the vehicle needs to be capable of that tag, not just because it can seat 7 people. The BRV also comes with a ground clearance of 210mm which is quite good when compared to industry standards.

The ground clearance on the BR-V rivals that of the Duster and is second to none in the segment. The diesel mill produces 200Nm of torque at 1750rpm while the petrol motor produces 145Nm at 4600rpm. We took the

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine & Transmission 1498cc iDTEC Diesel / 6-Speed Manual

Power & Torque 98.6bhp@3600 / 200Nm@1750rpm

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Fuel Efficiency 21.9kmpl

Tyres 195/60 R16

Expected Price Front: Disc Rear: Drum

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Engine & Transmission 1497cc i-VTEC Petrol / 6-Speed Manual or CVT

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Power & Torque 117.4bhp@6600rpm / 145Nm@4600rpm

Fuel Efficiency 15.4kmpl(MT)/ 16kmpl(CVT)

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7.6 lakh (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

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BR-V off-road as well to test out its capability and were quite amazed at the versatility of this vehicle.

It is not an extreme off roader but definitely has the power and punch to take on some rough terrain. We put the vehicle through some steep inclines, angle tests and took it through loose gravel and sand.

All the way through the BR-V smiled and happily drudged along. Both the diesel and petrol motors have a manual 6-speed transmission while the petrol version also gets a CVT automatic version. The vehicle has reasonably long legs on highways and the option of 6 gears with short throws gives one their fair share of fun. My personal favorite was the CVT which comes with paddle shifts. The power delivery is progressive and if you throw the lever into sports mode (S) the 1.5L petrol motor comes to life with all the flair it can muster. The paddle shifts make it easier to shift gears instantly and the racer inside you begins to emerge. But when you do have a lot of fun at this point, don’t complain of the fuel average.

The suspension on the BR-V is facilitated by a McPherson Strut with coil spring in the front and a Torsion Beam with coil spring in the rear. The suspension has been tuned to be stiffer than what we see on traditional Honda vehicles. Riding over bumps and potholes is a breeze and the BR-V takes care of bad roads with ease. Even while off-roading one does not get tossed about too much in this vehicle and can sit comfortably in the cabin. The steering on the BR-V is well weighted and one does not need to put in too much effort behind the wheel. The petrol version of the BR-V has a shorter turning radius set at 5.3m and is more maneuverable than the diesel version which has a turning radius of 5.5m. The brakes on this compact SUV are facilitated by discs in the front and drums in the rear. The braking is progressive and

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quite efficient. We tested the BR-V on various terrains and performed a few panic braking tests as well. At the end we were quite satisfied by the vehicles performance on dirt, gravel and tarmac. The fuel efficiency mark on the diesel stands at 21.9kmpl while the petrol manual version delivers 15.4kmpl and the CVT automatic returns 16kms to the litre.

Being a compact SUV one can expect the vehicle to seat 5 people. However the BR-V is a 7 seater. It has been based on the Brio platform and has a lot of characteristics of the Mobilio. The cabin is quite large and roomy and 7 people can actually fit in with ease. The rear has a trunk volume of 223 litres with a 50:50 split for the 3rd row and a 60:40 split for the 2nd row. The 2nd row also comes with a sliding and folding option making the BR-V one of the most practical and well thought out compact SUVs. The BR-V features interiors

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which are quite contemporary and resemble the Honda Jazz. However we were not too happy with the quality of plastics used on the dash and the piano black finish which has been used around the audio unit looks good but does is prone to dust and fingerprints.

The BR-V features an infotainment system which is USB, Bluetooth and AUX enabled with steering mounted controls, push button start/ stop, keyless entry, automatic airconditioning, power adjustable and foldable ORVMs. The BR-V has a multi-info display to show average and instant fuel economy, trip meter, ambient temperature, time, fuel level, etc. The BR-V also comes with safety features such as ABS and dual front airbags.

What remains to be seen is the pricing of the vehicle which will be launched on May 05 this year, we estimate the starting price to be around the Rs. 7.6 lakh mark. MI

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he Indian automobile industry is becoming more and more like Bollywood movies. Sequels with pathetic story lines and miserable acting are being churned out ad nauseam.

Isn’t the Indian auto industry a bit similar in its tack? The moment compact SUVs started becoming popular, there has been a massive rush by vehicle manufacturers to make these kinds of vehicles. Every vehicle seems to be sprouting muscles to get into this category of compact SUVs. But when a vehicle manufacturer dares to be different from the rest, you have got to take notice of it and show it respect. The Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Adventure Utility Vehicle, the first of its kind in the country, promises to be different.

We got an opportunity to drive the V-Cross on a makeshift track in Isuzu Motors’ new plant

at SriCity in Andhra Pradesh on an extremely hot summer day. With temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius, and not a single patch of shade to cover our path anywhere, we set about driving the massive pick up vehicle.

The V-Cross is definitely a smart pick-up vehicle meant for the passenger segment. At least it’s the kind of vehicle you tend to respect for its brute strength and sundry practical features. Isuzu Motors has been in India for a year or so and has been making and selling its commercial vehicles under the brand name D-Max. The vehicles were being assembled at the Hindustan Motors’ plant in Tiruvallur in Tamil Nadu. Now all that has stopped and the operations have been shifted out to the new plant, inaugurated recently by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.

In the past, there have been pick-ups from Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra for the

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Engine & Transmission 2499cc 4 cylinder VGS Turbo Intercooled Diesel / 5 Speed Manual

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Power & Torque 134bhp/ 3600 rpm / 320 Nm @ 1800-2800

Fuel Tank Capacity 55 Litres

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Tyres 245/70 R16

15 lakh (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

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passenger vehicle segment, but none has been as purposeful as the new V-Cross. Since we had limited time with the vehicle, this article is more about a first impression of the V-Cross.

The V-Cross comes out as a very practical and driver friendly vehicle. Built on a ladder chassis, with double wishbone independent front wheel suspension and long span rear leaf suspension, the V-Cross has all the comforts of a passenger vehicle and the dynamism of a rugged 4X4. To begin with, it’s been styled perfectly and has an extremely bold front and a stylish cargo friendly rear that has all the design elements of a true off-roader. On the first look itself, you tend to admire it for its rugged and muscular stance.

The vehicle may be huge in size with a wide track and long wheelbase, but it’s got a low centre of gravity ensuring minimal body roll.

Adding to its good looks are the skid plates with engine bottom guard and the vehicle sits on smart 16 inches alloy wheels. The vehicle is aerodynamically shaped for low

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drag coefficient. The roof rails enhance the vehicle’s sporty looks. It also comes with large electrically foldable and adjustable ORVMs with turn signal indicators.

Once you are seated inside the twin cabin you realise that it’s not only spacious but it’s also noise insulated. This twin cabin can seat at least four to five adults with great comfort.

It has a wrap around 6-way adjustable driver seat. The vehicle comes with automatic AC with fine particle pollen filter, a 7” touch screen audio system with USB input, DVD, Aux, iPod and Bluetooth connectivity.

There is a host of storage compartments and cup holders, flexible rear seats-foldable with 60:40 split, tilt adjustable steering wheel with controls for audio, while the electro-luminescent meters come with multi information display. The dashboard looks pretty spiffy and the central console can put to shame some of the up market compact SUVs currently available in the market.

Practically speaking, this vehicle is ideal for intercity travel. Whether you have to cover long distances, or cross hills and mountains, tread over uneven terrain and rain washed land, travel with loads of luggage or simply go on an adventure, this vehicle offers everything you ever wished for. In fact, this vehicle instills confidence in you too as you drive along. While driving around the track in the SiriCity facility of Isuzu Motors, I noticed the ease at which one could deploy the 4X4 feature by simply turning the Dual type 4WD knob. Yes, it has a shift on fly 4X4 feature that enables you to move to either 4H or 4L, depending on the terrain and get back to 2WD when required so.

As we tossed the mammoth vehicle on the narrow track, we noticed that the body roll was very minimal and the soft suspension gave the comfort of a passenger car. The moment you step on the accelerator, the engine lunges forward and the turbo kicks in much before the 2000rpm level. The hydraulic power assist

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steering is easy to handle and ensures that you are able to take control of the beast.

The Isuzu D-Max V-Cross in my opinion is absolute value for money if it is priced around the Rs 15 lakh tag.

But for such pick-up based passenger vehicle to succeed in India, one needs to change one’s age old archaic mindset and opt for this vehicle which promises not only driving comfort but instills a massive dose of confidence in you. No vehicle in India today in the passenger vehicle segment is as versatile as the V-Cross. Whether it is going to the hills, cruising on a highway to nowhere or simply picking up relatives at the airport or railway station or transporting some

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of your own household stuff from one place to another, the V-Cross can serve like no other vehicle can. It can serve you well. When Isuzu Motors finally launches the V-Cross in India in the beginning of second half of the year, it may have find resistance from people whose choice has been fed with the staple diet of compact SUVs and small hatchbacks. In case, the company is able to change this mindset, then it has a true winner in the D-Max V-Cross Adventure Utility Vehicle.

In the meantime, when the V-Cross is officially launched, Motown India will do an extensive review of the product and tell its readers about the true capabilities of the vehicle. Stay tuned till then! MI

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MAHINDRA NUVOSPORT N 8

COMPACT WORTHY CONTENDER SPECIFICATIONS

Engine & Transmission 1493cc, mHawk 100 Diesel / 5-Speed Manual RWD

Power & Torque 100bhp@3750rpm / 240Nm@1600-2800rpm

Fuel Tank Capacity 60 Litres

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uying an automobile today in the country is not as easy as it was in the past when you just had a couple of models to choose from. Now car buyers in India are spoilt for choice, especially when it comes to the affordable SUV segment in the market. This SUV space is evolving big time in terms of design as well as pricing.

For the Mahindras, who have been ruling the roost in this SUV segment, it’s been one long and interesting journey.

Their portfolio today consists of the Scorpio, the Bolero, the XUV 500, the KUV 100, the TUV 300 and the recently launched NuvoSport, among others.

The NuvoSport is essentially a modified Quanto, a vehicle that was launched in the second half of 2012. At that time everybody felt that the Quanto was launched in a hurry and was not really a well thought out model. The vehicle from all angles shared an uncanny resemblance with the Xylo. Now what the Mahindras have done is that they have aggressively restyled the front end of the Quanto, made it sit on a new generation platform, tweaked the interiors a bit and patted down a bit of the rear and have called it the NuvoSport. It’s a compact SUV

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that still brings back memories of the Quanto but definitely has radical design elements and features to take on the modern world.

The vehicle now features a brand new front with re-designed headlamps, front grill, air-ducts and a bonnet scoop. At the rear, the NuvoSport sports new smoked tail lamps, re-designed spare wheel cover and an integrated

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spoiler. The NuvoSport is built on a brand new chassis which is a body on frame (basically a new generation chassis for better stability). Moving to the inside of the vehicle the NuvoSport

essentially remains the same as the Quanto with the addition of a new steering wheel with controls and a new aftermarket infotainment system from Kenwood.

The biggest advantage the NuvoSport provides over any of its competitors is space. The fit and finish of the cabin however is an area which could have been improved. This compact SUV

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can seat up to 7 people which is definitely an advantage to have over competitors which can seat only 4-5 adults. But the third row of the NuvoSport is no place for an adult. It is best suited for children or luggage.

Even though NuvoSport has a large cabin, it does not have the provision for rear ac vents. When you are seating passengers in all three rows it may get a little too hot on a summer day but a provision for butterfly windows has been provided for the third row occupants which definitely comes as a relief.

The NuvoSport is powered by a mHawk 100 diesel mill which produces 100bhp at 3750rpm and 240Nm of torque from 16002800rpm. The NuvoSport offers two driving modes Power and Eco. At the push of a button one can choose between fuel efficient driving or a peppy response from the motor. I personally fell in love with this feature while testing out

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the NuvoSport. In power mode the vehicle zipped through traffic, the power delivery was smooth and the vehicle despite its size and weight picked up speed easily. The two-stage turbo also kicks in early and ensures a minimalistic lag. While I was stuck in heavy traffic I just shifted to Eco mode and the NuvoSport rolled along with ease. The fuel efficiency delivered in Eco mode

is 17.4kmpl which is quite good when compared to the size of this vehicle. In the Eco mode the power delivery is a bit slow as the engine gets re-mapped to provide a better driving average but if its saving cost which concerns you then the slight drop in power is not something to worry about. The NuvoSport N8 variant which we drove also comes with cruise control which

is a handy feature to have if you travel a lot on highways. The engine comes mated to a manual 5-speed transmission which did the job quite well. This compact SUV is also available with an AMT transmission for the N6 and N8 variants as well.

The NuvoSport like all Mahindra UVs has a well tuned suspension set up. The car features an independent double

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wishbone in the front and a fivelink coil spring type in the rear.

The suspension is on the stiffer side but makes for a solid ride.

We tested the vehicle over some really broken patches of road and the NuvoSport took care of the potholes and bumps with ease.

One does get tossed around a fair bit in this vehicle but then again its better than bouncing around like a yoyo. There is also a bit of body roll on the vehicle but nothing

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too troublesome. The steering is slightly heavy so one does need to put in a bit of effort to maneuver this vehicle. The NuvoSport also provides the driver a high point of visibility and a good commanding position of the road.

On the safety front the new NuvoSport comes with airbags for the driver and co-driver, ABS with EBD, a collapsible steering column, side intrusion beams, digital immobiliser, auto door

lock and anti-theft warning. While driving the NuvoSport I could not help but notice that while most compact SUVs out there are and feel a lot like overgrown hatch backs this one had the DNA of a blue blooded SUV. Despite some of its shortcomings, I feel the NuvoSport is one of the more likeable compact SUVs out there. The front is very edgy and aggressive looking but the rear could have been designed to look

smarter. The top end N8 variant also comes with Mahindra’s Micro Hybrid Start/Stop technology which again is a very useful feature to have. The NuvoSport N8 variant which we drove is available for Rs. 9.2 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) the SUV offers loads of practicality and has some handy features as well. If space and safety are what you are looking for in the compact SUV segment then this is one of your safest bets. MI

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Power & Torque

Engine & Transmission 1995cc, 16V, Diesel / 8-Speed RWD

190bhp@4000rpm / 400Nm@1750-2750rpm

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Report: JOSHUA DAVID LUTHER / Photography: AFSAR BAIG n today’s age and date most of the vehicles on Indian roads look mean and aggressive but rarely back that look with power packed performance. But there are a few car makers out there who believe looks are only as good as the engineering and performance of a vehicle. BMW the German power house is one of them and they have been bringing smiles to people’s faces for ten decades now. We got our hands on the new BMW 3 Series 320d M Sport and by the end of the day a big grin adorned my face.

The new 3 Series M Sport is powered by a BMW 1995cc, TwinPower, Turbo, 4-cylinder diesel engine which makes 190bhp at 4000rpm and 400Nm of torque from 1750-2750rpm. The engine being less than 2000cc makes it legal to be sold on the roads of New Delhi as well as the NCR. The Supreme Court of India set a ban on diesel vehicles above 2000cc from being sold in the Delhi NCR region which has crippled sales of many luxury and utility vehicle manufacturers who sell big numbers in the country’s capital.

But that has not deterred companies like BMW from making performance vehicles which also meet the legal requirements of the land. The M Sport package on the new 3 Series adds a power packed punch to this vehicle and makes it a more desirable option amongst buyers looking for more than just the ordinary. BMW’s M division has been making performance cars since the summer of 1972 and now in the year 2016 they have brought the 3 Series M Sport to Indian shores.

The 3 Series has been a big hit for BMW in India and with the option of the M Sport, Indian buyers get added performance and a feel of the M’s as well. The refreshed design on the 3 Series consists of aggressive looking LED headlamps which come as standard now, the car also gets new aprons with revised air intakes, standard LED tail lamps and the M Sport is also available with an

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exclusive Estoril Blue (Metallic) colour. The 3 series has been craftily combined using elegant design lines and aggressive styling. On the inside the cabin feels more like the cockpit of a space ship with contemporary design elements and efficient use of exquisite materials. The M Sport features a car key with the M trim, M logo on the front wings, an exclusive chrome trim in the centre console area and an M Sport leather steering wheel.

The 3 Series M Sport can go from 0-100kmph in 7.2 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 230kmph. The German engineering is quite evident on this sedan with a smooth, comfortable and sporty ride. The 3 Series M Sport which we drove sits on 255/40 R18 tyres which provide a phenomenal grip on tarmac and the steering is light, responding immediately to driver inputs. The suspension setup is a double joint spring strut in the front and a five arm one in the rear. BMW has increased the suspension stiffness on the new 3 Series and this caters to a well balanced and comfortable ride. The car glides over potholes and bumps with ease rendering minimum discomfort to the occupants. One of the biggest advantages to have is choosing a driving mode to suit your situation and convenience.

With the M Sport one can select between four driving modes -- Comfort, ECOPRO, Sport and Sport+. While Comfort and ECOPRO modes are for a more relaxed and laid back driving behavior of the car which caters to a better fuel efficiency, the Sport and Sport+ mode are for more responsive and aggressive driving behavior of the car. The Sport+ mode is where there is minimal intrusion from the various driver aids which have been installed in the car. This offers drivers more freedom to explore the capabilities of this sedan. The build quality of the car is superb as expected from BMW and it handles like a dream be it smooth tarmac or rough roads. The ground clearance of the 3 Series stands at 157mm which is decent by my standards. We took the sedan over some

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broken roads and it did not bottom out even once however one does need to be careful of those nasty speed breakers.

On the inside the 3 Series provides comfortable seating for four average build Indian adults, it would get a little cramped if five adults were to sit in this cabin. The seats provide adequate support and the cabin feels roomy. The driver and co-passenger get power adjusted seats as well. Another very handy feature I found on the 3 Series was the full colour HUD (Heads Up Display). The HUD allows drivers to maintain focus on the road without having to peep down at the speedo from time to time. It also has the provision for displaying maps and directions which makes the drivers job easier. The 3 Series also comes with a start/stop function and brake energy regeneration to improve the fuel efficiency of this car.

On the safety front the 3 Series M Sport comes fully loaded with features like airbags for the driver and co-passenger, head airbags for the front and rear occupants, side airbags for the driver and co-passenger, ABS, corner braking control, dynamic stability control, dynamic traction control, crash sensors, vehicle immobiliser and run flat tyres which can be driven up to 80kmph for a limited distance.

The 3 Series M Sport also comes with a sliding armrest as well as plenty of storage spaces and cubby holes. Occupants get a two zone climate control and rear ac vents as well. The 3 Series M Sport package comes with a 22.3cm iDrive colour touch infotainment system with handwriting recognition, DVD playback, integrated 3D maps, bluetooth audio streaming and USB integration. The BMW 3 Series M Sport is available for Rs. 44.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The vehicle has a lot to offer to buyers and is a very versatile and dynamic car with immense capability. At the price point BMW has offered the new 3 Series M Sport one can arguably say it is a solid deal. MI

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HONDA NAVI

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ack in the day when the roads were more open and traffic was less, one could roam around more freely in the city of Delhi. But as the years progressed it has become a tedious task to step out of your home and battle through the crowded streets of this capital city. Many opt for more maneuverable options such as a scooty or a motorcycle to get about in the city. But when you pull up on a scooty to work or to college it does not leave too macho an image in peoples mind. In terms of practicality a scooty is a bit bulky but being an automatic it is quite convenient to ride while a motorcycle does pose the problem of storing goods when on the go and also one does need to work the gears now and again.

To solve all these problems we simply need to combine the best of both worlds. The cross between a scooter and a bike has been implemented previously and it came in the form of the Rajdoot GTS aka “Bobby”. The bike gained immense popularity back in the seventies but now in 2016 we have a more contemporary monkey bike known widely by the name Honda Navi. The Navi was launched at the 2016 Auto Expo and has garnered massive attention ever since. It brings forth the versatility of a bike and the practicality of a scooty all on a single platform.

While testing the Navi through the crowded streets of Delhi I was reminded of the good old days, when I used to ride my bike to college every day. It was not just a statement of style but also about convenience and practicality. Then I asked myself would I ride this to college? And the answer undoubtedly was “Hell yea”.

This little fella has the swag one looks for in a bike and at the same time is practical to ride. But we were not done just yet. While many have been running the Navi on smooth roads and wide streets of metropolitans, we decided to take it a bit further through the narrow streets of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi. This literally was no child’s playground, every turn we needed to be immensely careful or we could knock down a kid or some adult. The agility of the Navi took me by surprise as I made turns and swerves through the dilapidated streets of Chawri Baazar. The Navi feels nimble and fleet footed like a cheetah, the rider gets good balance and gaining confidence on this bike is quite easy.

The Navi is powered by a 109.19cc, single cylinder, air cooled, 4-stroke engine. The power output is 7.8bhp at 7000 rpm and the engine produces a max torque of 8.96Nm at 5500 rpm. We took the Navi to a top speed of 90kmph and getting up to the 80kmph mark is breeze. Past the 80kmph mark the engine does feel a bit strained but since the vehicle ways around 101kgs it is quite fleet footed. The SPECIFICATIONS

Engine & Transmission 109.19cc, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, Single Cylinder / Automatic CVT

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Fuel Tank Capacity 3.8 litres

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Front: 90/90-R12 Rear: 90/100-R10

39,500 (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

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Having fun with the Honda Navi at the Shifan Fitness Centre in Old Delhi; Saleem Khan (L) and Amjad Khan. suspension on the Navi is facilitated by a telescopic fork in the front and a spring loaded hydraulic type in the rear.

We found the suspension to be a bit stiffly tuned and one does get shaken up a bit over bumpy roads. The ride quality of the Navi otherwise is quite good and the vehicle is well balanced. While leaning in at corners even at speeds above 60kmph the Navi gives the rider a significant amount of confidence and the agility of this monkey bike can take you by surprise. The Navi is so versatile and nimble that we rode into the nearest gym in old Delhi -- the Shifan Fitness Centre and were riding in between machines and other equipment just because we could. That is when a thought struck me--Could the body builders working out there lift the bike? So I challenged them and to my shock two of them actually started pumping the Navi iron with ease.

The tyres on the Navi are a 90/90 R12 in the front and a 90/100 R10 in the rear. The tyre profile is small like the other scootys available in the market but adds flavor to the looks of this bike. It also means the Navi gets a good fuel average and can be maneuvered with ease. The NAVI returns 60kms to the litre and has a fuel tank of 3.8 litres, giving this bike a range of 228kms on a full tank of petrol. While riding through old Delhi I kept worrying that I might

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scrape against something or the space ahead was too narrow but every time I got through with ease. It is wrong to zig-zag on the road but sometimes that is the only way to make it out of the chaos. We weaved in and out of traffic, pedestrians, rickshaws and donkey carts and I must admit the Navi made it all look like childs play. The braking setup on the Navi is a 130mm drum in the front and in the rear. The brakes are progressive and provide enough bite to stop this bike.

By the time we were mid-way through our shoot I was beginning to fall in love with this two wheeler. The acceleration was peppy, the ride was solid and the way the Navi responded to my inputs just made it so pleasurable to ride. This bike also comes with a storage box in the front where one store goods with ease. Other accessories available with the Navi are different kinds of sissy guards to protect the frame of the bike. The Navi is quite simple on the features front and is not too swanky. The bike features a simple analogue speed-o-meter with lights for turn indicators, high beam and the odometer.

The switch gear is quite ergonomically placed and can be operated with ease.

Honda has provided a electric and kick start function with the bike as well. One

also gets a small amount of under seat storage with the Navi.

The Navi enters in to the Indian market as a one of a kind product which is ideal for the average college going kid be it a guy or a girl. It is not just practical and convenient but also provides a very peppy and fun ride.

I rode it through some of the most congested streets Delhi could offer and in the burning 44 degrees Celsius heat.

All the way through I don’t remember frowning even once, everywhere I went people were smiling and pointing at me seemingly showing that this little pocket rocket has won the hearts of the Indian commuters already. The best part is the ex-showroom price which starts at just Rs. 39,500. It is so affordable that even if you are not working and are in college one can simply pick it up using your own pocket money. That is why we at Motown India actually went and bought one for ourselves! Bindaas, isn’t it? MI

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MOTORSPORT 14TH EDITION OF MARUTI SUZUKI DESERT STORM RALLY

THAR CHALLENGE!

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or those who have seen or been to the Dakar Rally in South America, you may have definitely admired the drivers and riders, risking their lives literally to finish the entire course through dangerous and inhospitable terrains. It is a test for man and machine, and in every race, man returns triumphant to glory and fame.

The Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm may not be so dangerous a race. Yet it is challenging and cumbersome and is often referred to as the “Mini Dakar” rally. This year Jaipur’s Abhishek Mishra who was leading the race in the first four days in his Suzuki Grand

Report: AAKASH S. PAUL Vitara, lost out because of one and only one factor- Lady Luck abandoned him! On the fifth day Mishra along with his navigator PV Srinivas Murthi were eliminated from the game due to a technical issue in their vehicle.

The crown finally went to Suresh Rana, a veteran when it comes to winning races of this nature. The 14th edition of Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm rally ended in Jodhpur with Team Maruti Suresh Rana and his navigator Ashwin Naik (driving the Suzuki Grand Vitara) grabbing the first position followed by Amanpreet Ahluwalia and Virendra Kashyap. At the third position stood Niju Padia and his navigator Nirav Mehta.

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motorcycle rallyist C.S. Satosh (riding a Suzuki RMX450Z) won the Desert Storm. Santosh, who has participated in some of the toughest races around the globe like the gruelling Dakar rally in South America, fought hard to win this race.

Polaris India Pvt. Ltd., a world leader in off-road and All-Terrain Vehicles bagged the top three positions in the XTreme T3 category of over 500 cc vehicles.

Ace rallyist Guhaan Shetty and D Ganesha Moorthy secured the pole position in the rally while the female duo of N Smitha and Ashika Menezes secured the second position. The pair of Arindam Saikia and Jeevarathinam J stood third in the keenly

contested Xtreme T3 category.

The Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm, a six-day affair, was held on the sandy and rocky terrains of the expansive Thar Desert. Sports utility vehicles, cars, motorcycles and all terrain vehicles (ATVs) took part in this rally that saw vehicles racing through some tough terrains as temperatures soared to new highs.

Beginning April 4, 2016, around 200 motorsport enthusiasts covered a total distance of approximately 2000km, steering their vehicles through the sand dunes and rocky terrains of some of Rajasthan’s most beautiful locations like Hanumanagarh, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Jaipur to finally reach Jodhpur. After a six-

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day ordeal, tears of frustration and joy mixed freely with the grime and dust of Rajasthan. Winners held their trophies high for all to see, while losers paused to ponder what went wrong, perhaps mulling over a new strategy in the next year’s race.

The race was divided into different categories. These included XTreme Cars, NDure Cars, Xplore Cars, Moto Quad (Motorcycles and Quads) and XTreme T3 (For ATVs).

In the Xtreme category the vehicles have no restrictions on time, while in the other categories the race is based on Time, Speed and Distance. For Abhishek Mishra from Jaipur and his navigator PV Srinivas Murthi, it was bad luck in the end as they were leading in the first four days but were unfortunate to be eliminated on the fifth day as their vehicle faced technical problems.

Each day brought out a different challenge for the teams. On the first day, Leg 1 & 2 of the Xtreme category had two competitive stages of 57 Kms and 24 Kms length around Hanumangarh district, nestled on the banks of the River Ghaggar. Day 2 saw the scene shift to Bikaner, located in the heart of the Thar Desert, has its share of sand dunes, majestic forts, palaces and temples. This leg of the Desert Storm was one of the longest routes covering a total distance of approximately 160 kms starting from Badrasar.

For the rallyists, it was a drive through Rajasthan’s cultural corridors, as it passed through various small towns and hamlets, including Karnisar, Badrasar, Bhandarwala and Dholera. Locals in their traditional attires stood in awe as the vehicle zipped past them at a distance.

On Day3, the rally started from Bikaner and travelled to the ‘Golden City’ of India, Jaisalmer, after travelling around 350 Kms. Leg 3 had 3 competitive stages of 41 Kms, 64.74 kms and 50.71 Kms length between Noorsar, Bandarwala and Naal.

On Day 4, after travelling a distance of approximately 100 kms around the hamlets of Kuchri and

Bandha, the motorists began Leg 4 of the Desert Storm Rally. Leg 4 of the Desert Storm 2016 had one competitive stage of 100 Kms. It was on Day 5 that Suresh Rana, also famously known as Manali man, clinched the lead.

Leg 5 had three competitive stages of over 217Kms, between Turkon Ki Basti, Majid kiBasti and Mangaliwas. Located approximately 53 kms from Jaisalmer, Turkon ki Basti, is known for its sand dunes, sparse population and extremely helpful locals, cheering the speeding cars.

Day 5 also saw the first night stage in Turkon ki Basti when the area was illuminated and bore a festive resemblance.

On Day 6 the rally ended in the Blue City of Jodhpur with Team Maruti Suresh Rana and his navigator Ashwin Naik garnering the first position followed by Amanpreet Ahluwalia and Virendra Kashyap. At the third position stood Niju Padia and his navigator Nirav Mehta. In the bike category, celebrated motorcycle rallyist C. S Santosh won the Desert Storm.

Rana later told journalists, “This was one of my toughest motorsport rally. The scorching heat of the desert, new rally routes added to the difficulties. However, this only encourages me to participate the next year. Can’t wait to be back again.”

Equally ecstatic was C S Santosh who said, “I couldn’t be happier.

I feel at home when I am rallying, and the difficult terrains of the desert are an added joy to conquer.

This has been an extremely challenging and satisfying year so far. I would work hard to continue this winning streak.”

Santosh in fact, defended the champion’s tag in the Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm in style as he powered his Suzuki RMX450Z Rally to a comfortable win in the Moto class by a great margin of over nine minutes ahead of many worthy competitors after close to 800 km of racing. At the end it was a worthwhile Thar challenge for all the participants!

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Valentino Rossi wins MotoGP Championship in Spain; Records 113th career victory The three biggest names of MotoGP—Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo and Marc Marquez— raced like there was no tomorrow and then finally Rossi romped home victorious at the Gran Premio Red Bull de España. The MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix saw Rossi lead from start to finish, winning from Lorenzo and Marquez with ease.

Rossi, Lorenzo and Marquez had filled the top three spots of

almost every practice session and lined up next to each other on the front row of the grid. As the lights went out, the racers in their medium rear tyres gripped the throttles and leaned forward as they took off to the sound of thunderous applaud from spectators and the roar of their motorcycle engines as it fired away on the track.

Valentino Rossi led the pack from the very beginning , followed

by his teammate from Movistar Yamaha Jorge Lorenzo and Repsol Honda Team duo Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa almost snapping their heels.

Fans were transfixed on the leading four, few noticing the incredible start of Eugene Laverty (Aspar Team MotoGP) who was in eighth as the third lap began and the leading Independent Team rider. Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) chased Aleix Espargaro

(Team Suzuki Ecstar) for fifth with Maverick Viñales (Team Suzuki Ecstar) on the tail of his Ducati.

Dovizioso’s teammate, Andrea Iannone (Ducati Team) was having a terrible race, dropping like a stone down to 14th in the opening laps. All of the leaders lapped in the mid 1’40s, Rossi trying to escape as Marquez looked for a way through on Lorenzo. His lead would soon be over half a second, Rossi upped his pace lap after

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Disaster struck for Dovizioso on the tenth lap as yet again, through no fault of his own, his race came to an end. The factory Ducati rider was forced to sit up as his Desmosedici GP encountered a terminal issue, forcing him to ride

back into the pits and once again make the long walk across the garage to watch the race.

Overtakes were scarce at the front but the battle for seventh place produced some thrilling racing, Pol Espargaro (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) leading the group ahead of Laverty. Just behind them Andrea Iannone and Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda) pushed each other hard for 10th position, not what either rider wanted before the race. In front, Pedrosa had Aleix Espargaro to contend with, Pedrosa working hard to hold off the Suzuki man. Since his fifth

in Austin, Espargaro has been in some of the best form of his career after a setup breakthrough.

For the 113th time in his career and the 87th time in the premier class, Valentino Rossi pulled a wheelie across the line to celebrate victory. After the disappointment of Austin, the result is exactly what ‘The Doctor’ needed. Behind him Jorge Lorenzo took his 100th premier class podium finish and Marquez was able to keep the lead of the Championship, his lead reduced slightly to 17 points.

Pedrosa withstood Espargaro’s challenge to end in fourth ahead of

the Spaniard.

Maverick Viñales (Team Suzuki Ecstar), Andrea Iannone (Ducati Team), Pol Espargaro (Monster Yamaha Tech 3), Eugene Laverty (Aspar Team MotoGP) and Hector Barbera (Avintia Racing) completed the top ten.

Alvaro Bautista (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) crashed out of the race at Turn 11 after battling with Cal Crutchlow in the opening stages.

The Monster Energy Grand Prix de France will seem them do it all again for round five of the 2016 World Championship.

Binder victorious in Moto3 World Championship; Mahindra’s Bagnaia is third For someone who started last, this was a victory that was welldeserved as Brad Binder of Red Bull KTM Ajo blasted through the pack of motorcycles to win the Moto3 World Championship in Spain. This was the fourth round of the Spanish Grand Prix.

As the players were lined up on the grid, Brad Binder was sent to the back of the grid, moving every rider up a position on the grid. The penalty came as the result of a

mapping infringement, the South African’s KTM was found to be using non-homologated ECU software after Qualifying.

Nicolo Bulega of Italy for Sky Racing Team came in second followed by Francesco Bagnaia of Aspar Mahindra Team came in third.

Bagnaia Mahindra’s Bagnaia claimed his second topthree podium finish of the four-race-old season at the Spanish Grand Prix, keeping his head in a fearsome front-runner battle that lasted the full 23 laps of a typically intense Moto3 race.

Bagnaia had put the Mahindra MGP3O in third place at the opening round in Qatar. The Spanish podium return marks the start of the European season, and confirms the confidence of the only Indian constructor in the World

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Championship that the more traditional and technical European circuits will better suit the sweet handling of the all-new 250cc racer.

With machine development still at an early stage, Aspar Mahindra riders Bagnaia and Jorge Martin had kept the points coming in over the next two races in Argentina and the USA; and hopes were high for a strong result in Spain after Bagnaia qualified a strong fourth.

The 19-year-old Italian was promoted to the front row when

pole qualifier Brad Binder was put to the back.

As the race began Nicolo Bulega (Sky Racing Team VR46) lined up in pole ahead of Jorge Navarro (Estrella Galicia 0,0) with Francesco Bagnaia (Aspar Mahindra Team Moto3) moved onto the front row due to Binder’s penalty. As the lights went out, the 35-rider field lurched forward.

From third Bagnaia made a great start on his Mahindra to lead into Turn 1. Binder in the meantime, moved his way up very quickly.

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Hayden Paddon scores first WRC victory at YPF Rally Argentina 12sec faster and secure a 14.3sec winning margin in his Hyundai i20.

Paddon became the first New Zealand driver to win a WRC round in the championship’s 43year history and in the process played spoil sport to Volkswagen’s ambitions of securing an unprecedented 13 consecutive victories.

Paddon who celebrated his 29th birthday a day before the start of the rally, said, “I can’t believe it, I really didn’t think

I stood a chance before the last stage after losing time to Ogier this morning. ” “I gave that last stage everything I had. Tight and twisty roads like El Condor aren’t my strength but I drove the stage of my life,” he added.

According to a WRC press release, Paddon started the final leg with a 29.8sec advantage after taking the lead the previous day when Jari-Matti Latvala crashed. Gear change

glitches cost valuable seconds in the opening speed test before Ogier threw caution to the wind in the penultimate stage, eating into Paddon’s lead to set up a dramatic ending.

“The last stage was incredibly rough,” said Volkswagen Polo R driver Ogier, adding that “I had a clean drive but I didn’t dare take the maximum risk because there were big ruts. Well

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For once Volkswagen had to eat the humble pie as Hayden Paddon driving his Hyundai i20 scored his first WRC victory at YPF Rally Argentina on the afternoon of April 24, 2016 after fighting off world champion Sébastien Ogier (Volkswagen) in a nail biting finish on the last day.

The pair was separated by just 2.6sec ahead of the final legendary El Condor speed test, but Paddon stunned the Frenchman to hurtle down the rock-strewn mountain almost

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MOTORSPORT done to him, he did a great job on the last stage.” Ogier was almost 12 seconds slower than Paddon through El Condor Team-mate Andreas Mikkelsen completed the podium a further 50.9sec behind after surviving a spin in the foggy first pass through El Condor on the morning of the final day. However, he dropped out of the top three in the championship standings as

Paddon vaulted into second. Dani Sordo finished 11.9sec further back in fourth in another i20 with Mads Østberg a distant fifth in a Ford Fiesta RS, despite going off the road this morning following a pace note mix-up.

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Lucas Lucas di di Grassi Grassi extends extends lead lead with with aa win win in in Paris Paris Formula Formula EE

Lucas di Grassi, the Abt Schaeffler driver has extended his lead in the FIA Formula E Championship with a flawless drive in the Visa Paris ePrix held on April 23, 2016. Grassi took the lead the moment the race started and managed to hold on to his lead, except the two laps during the car swap pitstop phase.

Meanwhile, Chinese racer and debutant Ma Qing Hua crashed heavily in the closing stages. The driver miraculously escaped unhurt, but the Team Aguri car was buried against the wall and the Qualcomm Safety Car was deployed. With only five laps left, the race finished under yellow flags, and di Grassi’s third win of the season was assured.

Bruno Senna was ninth for Mahindra Racing while teammate Nick Heidfeld picked up two bonus points for setting the Visa Fastest Lap in a charge from last place on the grid Among the sell-out 20,000 crowd, there was France Prime Minister Manuel Valls, Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, Rachida Dati, Mayor of the 7th Arrondissement and FIA President Jean Todt .

“I think it was the most perfect start we had so far,” he said, adding that “Sam had a lot of wheelspin and I just managed to avoid getting any. Jean-Eric also had a very good start and I was looking in my mirrors to make sure that he didn’t get room on the inside. From then onwards I was pushing really hard, even after the Full Course Yellow.

After the pitstop, on the cold tyres the car was just sliding for two laps as I tried to build up the temperatures and he caught up a bit.

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To see people all around the track The contest ended when Bird cheering, on the inside of the track made an error under pressure and the outside… it’s just amazing from Sebastien Buemi, who’d what was done here today and driven a charging race from eighth I hope we race here many more on the gird. The Brit times and in more cities like Paris. outbraked himself This is what Formula E is about.” and took to the Sam Bird scored three points escape road. He for securing Julius Baer pole was able to execute position, but a slow start meant he a spin-turn and rejoin was passed not just by di Grassi, but he was back in but also by his DS Virgin Racing sixth. team-mate Jean-Eric Vergne. The This left Vergne, two had a thrilling battle, trading who’d won the paint in close-fought, but fair racing FanBoost vote, clear either side of the pit stop. to equal his best Formula E result and clinch his first podium finish of the season.

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F1 Russia: Rosberg’s 4th win of season and 7th in succession

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Nico Rosberg of Mercedes won the Russian Grand Prix while his team mate Lewis Hamilton recovered to second in a race dominated by the former. The race in Sochi saw Hamilton fighting his way from 10th on the grid to secure the familiar Mercedes onetwo, as Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen came in third to complete the podium. Sergio Perez of Force India came in 9th to ensure some vital points for the Indian team.

It was Rosberg’s fourth win of the season and his seventh in succession. The Sochi results gives Rosberg a 43-point lead in the driver standings. Former world champion Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari ran into bad luck as he was was hit from behind by Daniil Kvyat in Turn 2 on the opening lap as he pushed the Ferrari inside

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Daniel Ricciardo’s Red Bull. It simply got worse for Vettel after that as he had to slow down because of a puncture but he was again hit from behind by Kvyat and sent spinning hard into the wall in Turn 3. The Russian was given a 10s stop-go penalty and three penalty points, but it was all over for Vettel.

There was further disaster further back between Haas’s Esteban Gutierrez, the Force India of Nico Hulkenberg, Marcus Ericsson’s Sauber and Rio Haryanto’s Manor. Max Verstappen looked set for a strong sixth for Toro Rosso until his Ferrari engine broke on the 34th lap, handing the position to Fernando Alonso who had made a blinding start for McLaren.

Among the first ten drivers

Winners of the Russian GP Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Räikkönen were Valtteri Bottqas of Williams, his teammate Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso of McLaren, Kevin Magnussen of Renault, Romain Grosjean of Haas, Perez of Force India and Jenson Button of McLaren who came in 10th.

Rosberg now has a lead of

43 points over Hamilton and joins Alberto Ascari, Michael Schumacher and Vettel as the only men ever to win seven Grands Prix in a row. As Raikkonen rises to third with 36 points, Vettel himself lies fourth on 33, one ahead of Massa.

Nico Rosberg celebrates

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hey say money can buy you everything, except things like happiness and extreme joy. Well that’s just a silly myth and a figment of someone else’s imagination. Money can buy everything--Fast cars, fast bikes, pretty girls, barrel loads of the bubbly and also, in today’s horribly crowded scenario, a lot of space to race your car.

As journalists we are the fortunate ones, since we do have the liberty and a great amount of luck to step into a rich man’s world and experience a bit of their life.

However momentary it may be, it does bring a smile to your face and a great amount of thrill and happiness. Yes, Happiness, with a capital ‘H’!

Thus, when Audi called us to experience their fast cars on the Buddh International Circuit, in Greater Noida, happiness

knew no bounds. Audi has this programme for its wealthy customers to experience the power of their machines on a race track. It’s a much better experience than honking your stranded car in the middle of a crowded road with some bovines starring at you with no care in the world.

Launched in 2012, the Audi Sportscar Experience (ASE a first of its kind initiative for customers to experience Audi Sportscars on a racetrack), customers get

an opportunity to enrol in the global race car experience. To date, over 2000 customers have participated in this programme.

As part of this programme, Audi sports car customers get invited to be trained by Audi trainers on various driving techniques including cornering, braking and safety measures to be considered while driving a sports car. The customers get introduced to the features of the car and also get a live experience to test all the features of the sports cars in a

THAT SETS YOUR HEART RACING!

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controlled environment on the track.

We took turn driving some of Audi’s fastest cars at the BIC. Each of the models gave a different experience. While some had power beyond imagination when it came to experience, some had some great cornering abilities.

But each proved to be a driver’s delight

AUDI TT - TRACK RUN The Audi TT was the first car in the lineup, it is powered by a 1984cc TFSI, petrol engine. The TT puts out 226.6bhp of power from 45006200rpm and 370Nm of torque from 1600-4300rpm. As we rolled out of the pit lane for a demo lap the vehicle began displaying its mechanical capabilities. The quattro all wheel drive system ensured there was enough power provided to the wheels with the most traction. While on the back straight we touched 212kmph but I knew the vehicle could go faster if I pushed it a bit harder.

The Audi TT has a top speed of 250kmph and can go from 0-100 in 5.3 seconds flat. Even while we were driving through tight corners

the vehicle maintained a good line with a minimal amount of understeer being experienced.

AUDI RS 7 SPORTBACK - TRACK RUN There are cars and then there is the RS 7--A monster in disguise waiting patiently to be let loose. Powered by a 4.0 litre, V8, TFSI engine, this monster churns out 700Nm of torque from 1750-5500rpm and 552.5bhp from 5700-6600rpm. To put it as bluntly as I can, the RS 7 is like Arnold Schwarzenegger sitting in the body of Mia Khalifa, a real treat to look at and powerful beyond words. As we rolled out of the pit lane we were cautioned about the power of this vehicle. Gently easing the accelerator I gauged its power and then turned it loose on the back straight. I took the RS 7 to about 236kmph but it can go right up to the 280kmph mark.

The RS 7 can reach 100kmph from standstill in 3.7 seconds. However the real delight was the handling of the vehicle. With all the power and torque engineered into the vehicle one can begin to doubt their own

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capabilities. But the RS 7 handles achieve a top speed of almost like a dream, the quattro all wheel 215kmph. The A3 has a good drive system ensures a smooth and pick up from standstill and the stable ride and ventilated discs on car’s acceleration was fabulous all wheels will help you keep this for its size and build. The car monster in check while approaching also has disc brakes on all four corners. Not once did I get the tail wheels which I found to be highly out on the RS 7 and not once did efficient and proved their worth in the line falter. gold during the braking test. The Slalom course was the real test AUDI A3 - ACCELERATION, for this vehicle handling dynamics.

BRAKING AND SLALOM The A3 has a front wheel drive I chose the Audi A3 for this exercise setup and feels very nimble. Like a because of its compact size and gazelle this car was swift in turns design. The A3 I drive was powered and very maneuverable around the by a 2.0 litre, 16V, TDI diesel mill. course. The brakes worked like a The engine puts out 143bhp from dream and I completed the course 3500-4000rpm and 320Nm of in 24.2 seconds. As expected torque from 1750-3000rpm. The from Audi even the smallest in vehicle is capable of going from their line up the A3 has the genes 0-100kmph in 8.6 seconds and can of a sports car. MI

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A quattro experience in AUDI Q Series SUVs

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corching heat and some very nasty terrains don’t really make a great combination. In such a scenario, expecting people to enjoy and smile is like asking for the moon.

But throw in a few sturdy and good looking Audi SUVs, and the scenario changes dramatically and everyone’s sloshed with joy and the world suddenly becomes so meaningful.

This was what happened when Audi Noida- Audi Delhi West invited a select few for an off-road experience in their Q series. A special track was developed for the off-roading experience in Noida.

The vehicles included the Audi Q7, Audi Q5 and Audi Q3. Apart from the luxurious interiors of the

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car and the ambient climate within its cabins (thanks to the perfect working of the air-conditioner), what really thrilled people was the experience they derived from the Audi quattro technology.

In its fifth edition, the multi-city Audi Q Drive programme will be held across 30 dealer locations in India. “The Audi Q range highlights the sportiness, the sophistication and the progressiveness of the brand, The Audi Q Drive showcases the functionality and capability of our SUVs while demonstrating their outstanding quattro capabilities on an off-road track. For all the Audi enthusiasts, it is the perfect opportunity to experience the grit and strength of the Audi range in a natural offroading environment,” said Joe

King, Head, Audi India.

Quattro (meaning four in Italian) is also a registered trademark of Audi AG. The famous Audi quattro permanent all-wheel drive system was first officially shown in 1980. Audi still uses the quattro permanent all-wheel-drive on their cars, in fact, most of them come stock with it. The all-wheel drive system brings the most power to the wheel with the most grip on the street, together with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) you are able to drive in every weather situation or performance demand without sliding around.

Mind you, different models of the Audi models use the quattro differently. In the Q 5, around 60 pc of power is there on the rear wheels while 40pc is in front. It’s

kind of evenly distributed unlike in cars like the R8 where you have much more power going to the rear wheels. So whether it was those huge deep trenches or those steep inclines, it was quattro at its best with the Q series offroad drive.

The Audi drive was held over two days in Delhi NCR and people got a chance to drive the Audi Q SUVs under trained supervision to understand all the nuances of the advanced technology that Audi SUVs offer. So, everything about good traction, better acceleration, excellent cornering and directional stability and good handling characteristics of the Q series were amply demonstrated in this drive.

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Born free SUZUKI GIXXER DAY

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wo time European stunt champion and Red Bull athlete Aras Gibieza has a tryst with Indians in nine-cities in the months of April and May 2016 wherein he will mesmerise crowds with his stunts on the new Suzuki Gixxer motorcycle. He has already enthralled crowds at the Ramjas College in Delhi University.

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) also took the occasion to launch the rear disc variant of its Gixxer range of motorcycles at the North Campus on the occasion of ‘Gixxer Day’.

The Gixxer motorcycle carries the

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lineage of the legendary GSX-R series, and the new variant with the rear disc brake was officially launched in Delhi. The new addition will provide better stability and control on all kinds of terrain.

The Gixxer is available with the Rear Disc Brake as an option in the following colours – Lush Green / Glass Sparkle Black, Metallic Triton Blue / Pearl Mirage White and Candy Sonoma Red / Glass Sparkle Black – and is priced at Rs. 79,726 (Ex showroom, Delhi).

The Gixxer SF will sport the Rear Disc Brake as standard in the following colours - Pearl Mirage Red and Glass Sparkle Black – and is priced at Rs. 87,343

(Ex showroom, Delhi) whereas the MotoGP Edition (Metallic Triton Blue) with Rear Disc Brake will be priced at Rs. 88,857 (Ex showroom, Delhi).

Suzuki Gixxer Day is a gathering of Suzuki Gixxer and Gixxer SF owners to celebrate the spirit of the hugely successful Street Sport Bike, while being entertained by the world class performance of the Freestyle Champion Aras Gibieza. While New Delhi hosted the first edition of the Gixxer Day amidst much fan-fare, this event will continue in Kolkata (April 20), Shillong (April 23), Hyderabad (April 30), Chennai (May 05), Kochi (May 07), Bangalore (May 12),

Mumbai (May 14) and Pune (May 15).

Stunt-biking enthusiasts thronged in large numbers as Gibieza demonstrated his formidable prowess in stuntriding. “I never expected the Indian audience to be such fervent stunt-riding fanatics. Each stunt I performed was met with loud cheers and thunderous applause which just egged me on to perform better. At the end of the day, a stunt-biker is only as good as his audience and I just experienced one of the best audiences I’ve been fortunate to perform in front of,” said Gibieza after performing in New Delhi.

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INTERVIEW WITH

ARAS GIBIEZA For your stunts you are riding the Suzuki Gixxer.

How do you find the bike and have you modified it heavily to perform your stunts?

The Suzuki motorcycle is dedicated for this Suzzuki Gixxer Day tour. All the modifications were made in India itself when I first checked out the bike.

You are a two-time European Stunt Riding Champion, which is the bike you usually do all your stunts on? Can you also

tell us about the modifications that you do on the bike to ensure that it performs well during the stunt show? Also what are the kinds of stunts you do at these Stunt RIding Championships?

Back home I ride on the Kawasaki Ninja model 636cc. engine. My bike was built by “Racetech” company in Lithuania. They have changed the frame, tank, sprocket and brakes, but I’m also preparing Suzuki GSXR 750 K5 for a new session.

In stunt riding championships I do it hard tricks, like: switchback wheelie, standing on the tank with hand, jumping on high chair, 360 stoppie , kangaroo and unicycle trick, supertower and a lot of different position in drift.

Can you tell us briefly about your journey into this stunt world? How were you

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drawn into this whole thing?

Were you influenced by anyone in your family or friend circle and when did it all start for you?

When I was child I always wanted a scooter. So one day my grandfather bought one for me and I started to do some tricks with the scooter itself. My mother and father realised that I am heavily inspired and excited by a motorcycle sport… As a teenager I started to compete in superbike races. And four years later I realised that I need to do something more and I started doing stunts and compete in competition. My family always supported me.

I am sure that performing stunts also has its own set of risks. Have you experienced any kind of misadventure while performing your stunts?

Yes, I had some broken bones because of which I couldn’t compete in competitions.

As compared to Europe, do you see a young country like India can benefit a lot from stunt shows and championships?

Yes you have thousands of stunt riders and enthusiasts in the country and some of them are riding really well. So at least a few of them should be reaching the top level globally.

Doing stunts requires a proper environment and equipment? What is your advice to those aspiring to become a stunt biker?

When you start to do stunt riding, you must ensure that you need to warm your body before every training session. Always check your bike part, use proper gear and train in safe places.

Lastly, what is your view about this country India and its people?

I’m visiting India for the third time and enjoying very much. I love India. The country is so nice and the people so friendly.

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Driving, driving in my car....

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Exploring the world of kids

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o you how many people die in road accidents in India every year? Around 200,000. And do you know how many people die in road accidents all over the globe every year? Around 1.25 million. These figures have been stated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in a report titled “Global Road Safety Report” in 2015.

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drive some very safe and well built cars, they have a dismal record when it comes to observing traffic norms and driving safely. Enthusiastic fathers can often be spotted with their toddlers on their laps while driving around. At Motown India we insist, there is no better way to endanger the life of your child. Rather it would make a lot more sense, if the kids were made to sit behind the wheels of vehicles their size!

Yes, welcome to the world of toy cars and bikes. Toy cars and bikes come in different shapes and sizes, from ones so tiny that you can clasp

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Viaan Ambawata them in your palm and some so big that a child can actually drive or ride it.

Yes, these toy cars carry the badges of BMW, Mercedes, Jeep, Lamborghini and Ferrari, to name a few.

Now a dinky toy car or bike can cost anywhere from a few rupees to several thousands of rupees, depending on its quality

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and make. The ones that can seat kids can cost anywhere from a few thousand rupees to as much as Rs 25000 and above. Here too, it all depends on the quality and performance. So whether it is a dinky die cast toy or a radio controlled toy car or bike, these serve one major purpose in the lives of children: Entertainment!

Coming to these toy cars and bikes for kids, you can directly order them from any of the e-commerce sites that have sprung up all over the internet space or you can walk into an upmarket mall in your town or city and look for the right store for kids.

The Motown India editorial team spent a considerable amount of time with a couple of kids and their toy vehicles in a farmhouse in Delhi. The stars they were observing were young Aveer Hans and Viaan Ambawata.

To begin with, letting kids play with their own vehicles is the best thing a parent can do

to entertain their kids. Also, when it comes to safety, there is no better way to keep the kids occupied, yet thoroughly entertained. All one requires is a bit of unhindered space and an adult to supervise the kids. Adults, at best can help a kid when the toy vehicle experiences a wheel spin or gets stuck in the thick grass or topples over for some strange reason.

India is today flooded with Chinese toy cars and bikes of varied quality. Since these vehicles run on battery, it’s important to ensure that these batteries are original and that the toy is made of good quality. Once this is done, you can then get them to hear their favourite nursery rhyme:

Driving, driving in my car, Going very far, Down the street in my car.

Driving, driving in my car, Feeling like a star, Bouncing down the street in my car.......

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English countryside T he United Kingdom isn’t just London or Scotland; it’s a whole lot more as I was to discover during my recent visit to the English countryside.

Cornwall and Devon which are part of the English countryside are blessed with beautiful beaches, quaint little English pubs, good ole fish and chips, rolling vineyards, and most important a warmth and hospitality that one may find missing in big cities. A veritable haven for foodies and wine enthusiasts, the English countryside can throw up enough surprises to keep a food enthusiast happy and busy with its unique gourmet offerings. Each region here has its distinct culinary identity.

The picture-post-card-perfect setting of Plymouth Gin distillery in the charming town of Plymouth is a great place to visit. Its construction dates back to the early

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1400s and is one of the oldest buildings in Plymouth making it one of the city’s most precious heritages. This is the only English distillery that offers gin enthusiasts an opportunity to visit at any time of the year, and has been in operation since 1793. Made by one man in a Victorian copper still, each batch is handcrafted and every stage of production is overseen by Master Distiller Sean Harrison.

This award winning Plymouth gin owes its sweet, soft taste to the unusually pure and soft water from Dartmoor National Park. It has the distinction of being mentioned in the first ever documented recipe for the Dry Martini in 1896 and is still acknowledged as the perfect Martini Gin by bartenders worldwide. I opted for The Gin Connoisseur’s Tour that lasted for about an hour and a half-a unique opportunity to compare different types of gin as part of a tutored blind tasting. Five shot glasses of gin were displayed along with a container that had various botanicals used in gins such as coriander seeds, orange peel, lemon peel, juniper berries and

green cardamom. Plymouth Gin is one of the only 18 British food and drinks which has geographical protection meaning it has to be made within Plymouth’s ancient city walls.

While in Devon, a meal at Treby Arms (made popular by Chef Anton Piotrowski who won MasterChef in 2012) is a great idea if you wish to eat in a space that is cozy with the casual vibe of a pub. Traditional British fare is served here in a contemporary fashion and the menu which changes here every day boasted of dishes such as Lobster Tail Dog, dill mayonnaise, skinny fries & leek ash brioche, Creedy Carver Duck, duck hearts, black pudding bon bon, duck leg, Pip’s asparagus and Roe Deer, parmesan orzo pasta, wild asparagus & snowball onion. Chef Anton uses local ingredients and herbs, retains essential flavours and yet manages to push the boundaries which results in food that is superior in terms of quality.

A tour of the gorgeous Camel Valley Vineyards was on the cards on a beautiful sunny English morning. Camel Valley produces

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premium wines and is acknowledged especially for their sparkling wines which are known to be at par with wines from Champagne. Winemaker Sam Lindo showed us around the vineyards and the winery which has been producing awardwinning wines in this beautiful spot of Cornwall ever since 1989. Patronized by the royal family of England among others, the wines produced here are served in Michelin starred restaurants all over the United Kingdom.

Tours organized by the winery are relaxed and friendly and the vineyards were gorgeous with vines planted over acres and acres of sloping hills. The highlight of the vineyards is definitely the adjoining terraces where we relaxed with a glass of wine. It was enlightening to know that English wines have an advantage as compared to other sparkling wines because the legislation here is more relaxed. Besides in England sparkling wines can be produced from other grape varietals not just the usual varieties used for Champagne.

We visited the Padstow Seafood School run

by English celebrity chef Rick Stein and his team. This cookery school offers one day fish and shellfish cooking courses, half day and full day courses, skill workshops, for those who wish to learn cooking from expert chefs in a beautiful location that has a view out over the estuary. Rick Stein owns a string of restaurants in the UK, has written various cookery books and presented several TV Shows. During my visit, Head Chef and lecturer Mark Puckey demonstrated how to shell and cook Singapore chili crab.

No visit in Cornwall is complete

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without a taste of Cornish clotted cream and jam slathered on top of scones served with English tea. Truly iconic tastes of Cornwall, firmly rooted in the county’s traditions, a great place to enjoy this sinful delicacy is Rosemergy Farm in Morvah. The scones are baked to crumbly perfection and are served warm straight from the oven to the table. My affable English guide Sarah Marshall informed me that in Devon they layer the scones with cream first and then a spoonful of jam is spread, while the Cornish spread a layer of jam first on the scones and then the cream comes on often leading to heated debates between Englishmen and women!

Old world charm and simplicity, local food served in time honored indigenous style against the backdrop of beautiful coast lines, cobbled streets, English pubs, haunted manors makes a visit to the English countryside nothing short of a theatrical experience. MI

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ASTON MARTIN

45 TDI Quattro Premium Plus 45 TDI Quattro Premium Plus Sunroof Q7 45 TDI Quattro Technology Pack 45 TDI Quattro Technology Pack + Sunroof V8 FSI S-tronic V10 FSI S-Tronic R8 V10 FSI Plus S-Tronic V10 FSI Spyder RS5 TFSI Quattro 4.2 Coupe RS6 Avant TFSI Quattro RS7 TFSI Quattro TFSI Quattro S4 TFSI Quattro Technology S6 TFSI Quattro S5 TFSI Quatrro TT TFSI Coupe Quattro BENTLEY MOTORS GT W12 GT V8 GT Speed W12 GT V8 S Continental GTC W12 GTC V8 GT Speed Convertible GT V8S Convertible Flying Spur V8 Flying Spur Flying Spur W12 Mulsanne Mulsanne BMW 1 Series 118d Sport Line 320d Prestige 3 Series 320d Sport Line 320d Luxury Line Sport Line Gran Turismo Luxury Line 520d Prestige Plus 5 Series 520d Luxury Line 530d M Sport 640d Gran Coupé Eminence 6 Series 640d Gran Coupé Design Pure Experience 730 Ld Prestige 730 Ld Eminence 730 Ld Signature 7 Series 750Li Eminence 760Li Eminence ActiveHybrid 7L X1 sDrive20d xLine xDrive20d Expedition X3 xDrive20d xLine xDrive30d M Sport xDrive30d Expedition xDrive30d Design Pure Experience X5 xDrive30d Design Pure Experience (7 Seater) X6 xDrive40d M Sport

DB9 Rapide Vantage

Vanquish

Coupe Volante Rapide S V8 Coupe V8 S Coupe V8 Roadster V12 Coupe V12 Coupe Volante

6.0 6.0 6.0 4.8 4.8 4.8 6 6.0 6.0

P P P P P P P P P

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

2.90 (Cr.) 3 (Cr.) 3.50 (Cr.) 1.86 (Cr.) 2.20 (Cr.) 2.40 (Cr.) 3.5 (Cr.) 3.85 (Cr.) NA

AUDI

A3

A4

A6

A8

Q3

Q5

Q7

40 TFSI Premium 40 TFSI Premium Plus + Sunroof 40 TFSI Cabriolet 35TDI Attraction 35 TDI Pemium Edition 35 TDI Premium + Sunroof Edition 35 TDI Premium Plus + Sunroof 35 TDI Technology Pack + Sunroof 35 TFSI Premium Edition MY15 35 TFSI Premium Edition MY16 35 TDI Premium Edition 35 TDI Premium Edition + Sunroof 35 TDI Premium Sport TDI Technology Pack 35 TFSI Premium Edition 35 TDI Matrix 35 TDI Premium Plus 60 TFSI quattro 50 TDI quattro 50 TDI quattro Premium 50 TDI quattro Premium Plus 60 TDI quattro W12 TDI quattro 30 TDI S Edition 35 TDI Premium Edition 35 TDI Premium Sunroof 35 TDI Premium Plus 35 TDI Premium Plus + Navigation 30 TDI Quattro Business Edition 30 TDI Quatrro Premium 30 TDI Quatrro Premium Plus 30 TDI Quatrro Technology 45 TDI Quattro Technology Pack S Line 45 TDI Quattro (New) 45 TDI Quattro Technology (New) 45 TDI Quattro Premium 45 TDI Quattro Premium Sunroof

1.8

P

16.60

25.50

1.8

P

16.60

31.40

1.8 2.0 2.0

P D D

16.60 20.38 20.38

44.75 24.56 27.42

2.0

D

20.38

28.55

2.0

D

20.38

32.22

2.0

D

20.38

34.06

1.8

P

15.64

32.68

1.8

P

15.64

34.90

2.0

D

17.11

35.39

2.0

D

17.11

36.42

2.0 2.0 1.8 2.0 2.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.2 6.3 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

D D P D D P D D D D D D D D D

17.11 17.11 15.26 18.53 18.53 16.7 6 6 6 NA NA 15.73 15.73 15.73 15.73

38.93 40.79 45.90 49.50 49.20 1.38 (Cr.) 1.17 (Cr.) 1.09 (Cr.) 1.14 (Cr.) 1.33 (Cr.) 1.87 (Cr.) 28.99 33.50 35.00 37.90

2.0

D

15.73

40.60

2.0

D

14.10

42.79

2.0 2.0 2.0

D D D

14.10 14.10 14.10

49.46 51.42 56.02

3.0

D

13.20

62.95

3.0

D

14.75

72

3.0

D

14.75

77.5

3.0

D

14.75

61.52

3.0

D

14.75

64.35

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3.0

D

14.75

67.01

3.0

D

14.75

69.84

3.0

D

14.75

76.88

3.0

D

14.75

79.71

4.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 4.2 4 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.0

P P P P P P P P P P P P

8 7.60 7.60 7.70 9.20 10.4 10.4 10.30 10.30 NA NA 8.30

1.71 (Cr.) 1.99 (Cr.) 2.31 (Cr.) 2.19 (Cr.) 1.09 (Cr.) 1.35 (Cr.) 1.40 (Cr.) 52.64 55.43 95.25 62.95 60.34

6.0 4.0 6.0 4.0 6.0 4.0 6.0 6.0 4.0 6.0 6.8

P P P P P P P P P P P

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 6.38 8 NA

NA 3.28 (Cr.) NA 3.54 (Cr.) NA NA 4.03 (Cr.) NA 3.21 (Cr.) 3.40 (Cr.) 5.55 (Cr.)

2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0

D D D D D D D D D D

20.58 18.88 18.88 18.88 19.59 19.59 18.48 18.48 14.69 17.54

29.90 35.90 39.90 39.90 39.90 42.90 48.90 51.40 59.90 1.11 (Cr.)

3.0

D

17.54

1.18 (Cr.)

3.0 3.0 3.0 5.0 6.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0

D D D P P P D D D D D

16.46 16.46 16.46 11.62 7.46 13.85 17.05 18.56 18.56 15.35 15.35

92.50 1.06 (Cr.) 1.25 (Cr.) 1.46 (Cr.) 1.95 (Cr.) 1.41 (Cr.) 37.90 46.90 51.90 59.90 65.90

3.0

D

15.35

69.90

3.0

D

15.35

72.90

3.0

D

15.9

1.17 (Cr.)

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Z4

M

i8 BUGATTI Veyron CHEVROLET

Beat

Captiva Cruze

Enjoy

Sail Hatchback

Sail Sedan

Spark

Tavera *

Trailblazer

sDrive 35i Prestige sDrive 35i Design Pure Traction M3 Sedan M4 Coupé M5 Sedan M6 Gran Coupé X5 M X6 M i8

MODEL

3.0

P

10.37

74.90

3.0

P

10.37

75.90

3.0 3.0 5.0 4.3 4.3 4.3 1.5

P P P P P P H

10.75 10.75 10.10 10.10 9 9 47.45

1.17 (Cr.) 1.21 (Cr.) 1.32(Cr.) 1.72 (Cr.) 1.57 (Cr.) 1.62 (Cr.) 2.29 (Cr.)

Linea

Veyron Grand Sport

8.0

P

NA

12 (Cr.)

Linea Classic

PS LS LT LTZ PS LS LT LTZ LT LTZ LT (MT) LTZ (MT) LTZ (AT) LS - 8 Seater LS -7 Seater LT - 8 Seater LT - 7 Seater LTZ - 8 Seater LTZ - 7 Seater TCDi LS - 8 Seater TCDi LS -7 Seater TCDi LT - 8 Seater TCDi LT - 7 Seater TCDi LTZ - 8 Seater TCDi LTZ - 7 Seater L LS LS ABS LT ABS TCDi L TCDi LS TCDi LS ABS TCDi LT ABS L LS LS ABS LT ABS TCDiL TCDi LS TCDi LS ABS TCDi LT ABS BS4 OBDII LS BS4 OBDII LT BS4 OBDII Neo 3 -10-BS3 Neo 3 -9-BS3 Neo 3 Max-9-BS3 Neo 3 Max -10-BS3 Neo 3 Max -7-BS3 Neo 3 LS-10-BS3 Neo 3 LS-9-BS3 Neo 3 LS-7-BS3 Neo 3 LS-7(C)-BS3 Neo 3 LT-9-BS3 Neo 3 LT-8-BS3 Neo 3 LT-7(C)-BS3 LTZ 2WD AT

1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.2 2.2 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.8

P P P P D D D D D D D D D P P P P P P D D D D D D P P P P D D D D P P P P D D D D P P P D D D D D D D D D D D D D

17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8 25.44 25.44 25.44 25.44 14.60 12.12 17.9 17.9 14.8 13.70 13.70 13.70 13.70 13.70 13.70 18.20 18.20 18.20 18.20 18.20 18.20 18.20 18.20 18.20 18.20 22.10 22.10 22.10 22.10 18.20 18.20 18.20 18.20 22.10 22.10 22.10 22.10 16.20 16.20 16.20 13.58 13.58 13.58 13.58 13.58 13.58 13.58 13.58 13.58 13.58 13.58 13.58 11.45

4.28 4.61 5.08 5.55 5.15 5.50 5.92 6.43 25.58 27.84 13.95 15.95 16.95 6.44 6.46 7.05 7.07 7.92 7.95 7.78 7.81 8.28 8.30 9.04 9.06 4.75 5.25 5.48 5.99 5.79 6.31 6.47 7.31 5.59 5.99 6.47 6.96 6.86 7.27 7.58 8.19 3.61 3.88 4.18 7.72 7.72 8.62 8.62 8.95 9.42 9.42 9.68 9.79 10.77 11.23 11.50 26.99

D A A EPS T T (O) D A A EPS T T

1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2

P P P P P P P P P P

20.63 20.63 20.63 20.63 20.63 20.6 20.6 20.6 20.6 20.6

3.23 3.49 3.69 3.89 4.09 3.79 3.99 4.39 4.64 4.78

T Convertible FF GTB Coupe Spyder Speciale Berlinetta

3.8 6.2 3.9 4.5 4.5 6.2

P P P P P P

9.51 6.49 6.96 8.46 8.46 6.66

NA NA NA NA NA NA

Active Fire Dynamic Fire Abarth T-Jet

1.4 1.4 1.4

P P P

14.40 14.40 17.1

6.56 7.45 9.94

Avventura

Punto Evo

Abarth FORCE Force One

Gurkha

FERRARI California FF 488 458 F12 FIAT Avventura

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FUEL EFFICIENCY*

PRICE*

Active Multijet Dynamic Multijet Emotion Multijet Active Fire Active T-Jet Dynamic T-Jet Emotion T-Jet Active Multijet Dynamic Multijet Emotion Multijet Classic Fire Classic Multijet Classic Plus Multijet Active Fire Dynamic Fire Emotion Fire Active Multijet Dynamic Multijet Emotion Multijet Sport 93 PS Sportivo 500 Competizione

1.3 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.4

D D D P P P P D D D P D D P P P D D D D D P

20.50 20.50 20.50 14.9 15.70 15.70 15.70 20.40 20.40 20.40 14.90 19.50 19.50 15.80 15.80 15.80 21.20 21.20 21.20 21.20 21.20 NA

7.32 8.11 8.66 7 8.08 9.25 9.77 8.67 9.84 10.32 6.25 7.28 8.01 4.99 5.47 7.33 5.94 6.65 7.33 7.71 7.10 29.85

EX 6 Seater LX-ABS 6 Seater SX-ABS 6 Seater SX-ABS 5 Seater Hard Top (4x4) Soft Top (4x2) Soft Top (4x4)

2.6 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.6 2.6 2.6

D D D D D D D

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

9.60 14.34 12.70 12.78 8.71 6.42 8.56

Ambiente M/T Trend M/T Titanium M/T Titanium A/T Trend+ MT Ecoboost Titanium Ecoboost +MT Ambiente MT Trend MT Trend + MT Titanium MT Titanium + MT 4x2 M/T Trend 4x4 M/T Trend 4x2 A/T Trend 4x4 A/T Trend 4x2 A/T Titanium 4x4 A/T Titanium Ambiente Trend Titanium Base MT Ambiente MT Trend MT Titanium MT Titanium+ MT Titanium A/T Base Ambiente Trend Titanium Titanium+ Ambiente MT Trend MT Titanium MT Titanium+ MT Titanium (AT) Ambiente MT Trend MT Titanium MT Titanium+ MT Titanium+ MT

1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.2 2.2 2.2 3.2 2.2 3.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

P P P P P P D D D D D D D D D D D D D D P P P P P P D D D D D P P P P P D D D D D

15.85 15.85 15.85 15.60 18.90 18.88 22.27 22.27 22.27 22.27 22.27 14.12 13.50 12.62 10.91 12.62 10.91 25.01 25.01 25.01 18.16 18.16 18.16 18.16 18.16 17 25.83 25.83 25.83 25.83 25.83 18.2 18.2 18.2 18.2 17.2 25.8 25.8 25.8 25.8 25.8

6.68 7.40 8.56 9.61 8.18 9.45 7.28 8.01 8.48 9.16 9.75 23.63 25.49 24.39 26.54 26.14 28.15 8.50 9.39 10.18 4.42 4.71 5.12 5.83 6.47 6.98 5.42 5.71 6.12 6.83 7.47 5.15 5.88 6.77 7.32 7.87 6.15 6.88 7.77 8.32 8.32

E M/T S M/T SX M/T VX M/T VX CVT E M/T S M/T SX M/T E M/T EX M/T S M/T V M/T VX M/T VX BL M/T VX A/T VX BL A/T E M/T S M/T SV M/T V M/T

1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

P P P P P D D D P P P P P P P P P P P P

17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8 18.1 18.1 25.80 25.80 19.40 19.40 19.40 19.40 19.40 19.40 16.50 16.50 17.80 17.80 17.80 17.80

5.29 5.95 6.80 7.19 8.19 6.41 7.29 7.82 4.31 4.53 4.89 5.23 5.63 6.11 6.43 6.91 7.96 8.64 9.17 9.78

FORD

Ecosport

Endeavour

Fiesta

Figo

Figo Aspire

DATSUN

Go+

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Go

VARIANTS

HONDA

Amaze

Brio

City

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City

CR-V

Jazz

Mobilio

VX M/T SV CVT VX CVT VX (0) BL MT VX (0) MT EMT SMT SVMT VMT VXMT VX (0) MT VX (0) MT 2WD M/T 2WD A/T 4WD AVN A/T E MT S MT SV MT V MT VX S CVT V CVT E MT S MT SV MT V MT VX MT E S V V (O) E S V V (O) RS RS (O)

1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.4 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

P P P P P D D D D D P D P P P P P P P P P P D D D D D P P P P D D D D D D

17.80 18 18 17.80 17.80 26 26 26 26 25.10 NA NA 13.70 13.70 12 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.7 19 19 27.3 27.3 27.3 27.3 27.3 17.30 17.30 17.30 17.30 24.20 24.20 24.20 24.20 24.20 24.20

10.78 10.24 11.90 10.74 11.09 9.22 9.89 10.33 11.00 12.01 12.32 12.32 21.90 23.71 25.23 5.50 6.10 6.65 7.00 7.50 7.20 8.06 6.79 7.45 7.96 8.42 8.93 7.04 8.13 9.43 10.13 8.53 9.29 10.49 11.19 11.62 12.33

L S SX+ L LS S+ SX SX+ SX+ A/T SX (O) S M/T SX M/T SX A/T L M/T S M/T SX M/T SX A/T D-Lite D-Lite+ Era+ Era+ Lpg Magna+ Magna+ LPG Magna+ Kappa Sportz Kappa Era Kappa Magna Kappa Sportz Kappa Asta Kappa Asta (O) CRDi Era CRDi Magna CRDi Sportz CRDi Asta CRDi Asta (O) Kappa Era Kappa Magna Kappa Magna (LPG) Kappa Sportz Kappa Asta Kappa Asta A/T Kappa Asta (O) CRDi Era CRDi Magna CRDi Sportz CRDi Asta CRDi Asta (O) Era Magna Magna Special Edition Sportz Sportz LPG Kappa Base Kappa S Kappa SX with AVN

1.6 1.6 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 0.8 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.2

P P P D D D D D D D P P P D D D D P P P P/LPG P P/LPG P P P P P P P D D D D D P P P/LPG P P P P D D D D D P P p P P/LPG P P P

15.29 15.29 15.29 21.38 21.38 21.38 19.67 19.67 17.01 19.67 16.30 16.30 14.30 22.70 22.70 22.70 19.10 21.10 21.10 21.10 21.10 21.10 21.10 20.30 21.10 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 22.54 22.54 22.54 22.54 22.54 18.90 18.90 18.90 18.90 18.90 18.90 18.90 24 24 24 24 24 19.81 19.81 19.81 19.81 19.20 17.19 17.19 17.19

8.87 9.84 11.47 9.74 10.7 11.72 11.97 12.95 13.95 13.98 14.61 15.89 16.97 15.07 15.85 17.17 18.44 3.20 3.46 3.60 3.87 3.91 4.18 4.33 4.19 5.49 6.07 6.60 7.12 7.48 6.60 7.18 7.75 8.24 8.60 4.80 4.99 5.31 5.39 5.66 6.40 5.98 5.62 5.82 6.22 6.49 6.81 4.29 4.53 4.68 4.82 5.10 6.59 7.31 8.06

MODEL

Elantra

Eon

Elite i20

Grand i10

i10

i20 Active

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i20 Active

Santa Fe

4S Fludic Verna

Xcent

CRDi Base CRDi S CRDi SX 2WD M/T 2WD A/T 4WD A/T Base S S (O) S (O) A/T SX CRDi Base CRDi S CRDi S (O) CRDi SX CRDi SX A/T Kappa Base Kappa S Kappa SX Kappa SX (O) Kappa SX (O) A/T CRDi Base CRDi S CRDi SX CRDi SX (O)

1.4 1.4 1.4 2.2 2.2 2.2 1.4 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.4 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1

D D D D D D P P P P P D D D D D P P P P P D D D D

21.19 21.19 21.19 14.74 13.01 13.01 17.01 17.01 17.01 17.01 17.01 23.50 23.50 23.50 23.50 19.08 19.10 19.10 19.10 19.10 16.90 24.40 24.40 24.40 24.40

7.84 8.56 9.3 27.46 28.68 30.79 7.61 8.76 9.49 10.21 9.46 8.84 9.96 10.78 10.66 12.36 5.30 5.94 6.33 7.02 7.76 6.12 6.79 7.18 7.86

BS4 4x2 MT HI Pack BS4 AT Premium

3.0 3.0

D D

12.08 12.08

20.95 23.55

F-Type Coupe F-Type S Coupe F-Type R Coupe F-Type S V6 S Covertible F-Type R V8 S Covertible Pure Portfolio XF Luxury XFR XF Executive Edition XF Luxury XF Aero Sport XF Premium Luxury Premium Luxury Portfolio

3.0 3.0 5.0 3.0 5.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 5.0 2.2 2.2 2.2 3.0 3.0 3.0

P P P P P P P P P D D D D D D

9.87 10.85 15.3 10.85 10.7 13.06 13.05 10.8 11.6 16.36 16.36 16.36 14.74 14.47 9.43

1.26 (Cr.) 1.38 (Cr.) 1.88 (Cr.) 1.54 (Cr.) 1.81 (Cr.) 39.90 46.50 51.19 74.21 47.66 51.52 52.52 59.97 96.56 1.03 (Cr.)

LP 700-4 LP 700-4 Roadster LP 610-4 LP 580-2

6.5 6.5 5.2 5.2

P P P P

6.3 6.3 NA NA

3.69 (Cr.) 4.77 (Cr.) 3.43 (Cr.) 2.99 (Cr.)

3.0 3.0 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 5 5 3 3 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 5.0 5.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

D D D D D D D D D P P D D D D D D D D D D P P D D D

11.5 11.5 12.83 12.83 12.83 12.63 12.81 12.97 12.51 7.8 7.8 13.3 13.3 11.5 11.5 11.5 11.5 NA NA NA NA 7.24 7.8 12.65 12.65 12.65

1.11 (Cr.) 1.20 (Cr.) 46.10 51.01 52.50 53.54 55.03 60.70 62.18 2.62 (Cr.) 2.76 (Cr.) 2.08 (Cr.) 2.20 (Cr.) 2.48 (Cr.) 2.57 (Cr.) 2.55 (Cr.) 2.68 (Cr.) 47.10 52.90 57.70 63.20 1.75 (Cr.) 2.04 (Cr.) 1.16 (Cr.) 1.32 (Cr.) 1.51 (Cr.)

2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5

D D D D D D D D D D D D

15.96 15.96 15.96 15.96 15.96 15.96 15.96 15.96 15.96 15.96 15.96 15.96

6.33 6.74 6.91 6.64 7.04 7.45 7.3 7.83 7.98 8.1 8.14 7.99

1.2 1.2 1.2

P P P

18.15 18.15 18.15

4.48 4.7 4.84

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F-Type

XE

HYUNDAI

Creta

VARIANTS

XF

XJ LAMBORGHINI Aventador Huracan LAND ROVER

V6 SE V6 HSE S SE SE (5+2) HSE Discovery Sport HSE (5+2) HSE Luxury HSE Luxury (5+2) V8 Autobiography V8 Autobiography (LWD) Vogue Vogue (LWB) Range Rover Vogue SE Vogue SE (LWB) Autobiography Autobiography (LWB) Pure SE Range Rover Evoque HSE HSE Dynamic SC Autobiography V8 SC SVR Range Rover SDV6 S Sport SDV6 SE SDV6 HSE MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA DI Non AC BS3 DI AC BS3 DI 4WD Non AC BS3 EX Non AC BS4 EX AC BS4 SLE BS4 Bolero* SLE BS3 SLX BS3 SLX BS4 ZLX BS4 RWAL ZLX BS4 ZLX BS3 * Ex-showroom Gurgaon K2 (6 Seater) K2+ (6 Seater) KUV1OO K4 (5 Seater) Discovery

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K4 (6 Seater) K4+ (5 Seater) K4+ (6 Seater) K6 (5 Seater) K6 (6 Seater) K6 + (5 Seater) K6+ (6 Seater) K8 (5 Seater) K8 (6 Seater) K2 (6 Seater) K2+ (6 Seater) KUV1OO K4 (5 Seater) K4 (6 Seater) K4+ (5 Seater) K4+ (6 Seater) K6 (5 Seater) K6 (6 Seater) K6 + (5 Seater) K6+ (6 Seater) K8 (5 Seater) K8 (6 Seater) C2 C4 Quanto C6 C8 RX5 MT RX6 MT Rexton RX7 AT S2 S4 S4 PLUS / S4 PLUS 4 WD S6 PLUS S8 Scorpio S10 S10 4WD / S10 4WD AT S10 AT Getaway 2WD Getaway 4WD DI 2WD PS DI 4X4 Thar 4x4 CRDE T4 T4+ T6 T6+ TUV 300 T6+ AMT T8 T8 AMT D2 D4 Verito D6 ABS D2 D4 Verito Vibe D6 W4 FWD W6 FWD W8 FWD W8 AWD W8 FWD AT XUV 500 W10 FWD W10 AWD W10 FWD AT W10 AWD AT D2 BS IV D2 MAXX BS IV D4 BS IV XYLO * H4 BS IV / ABS BS IV H8 ABS AIRBAG BS IV * Ex-showroom Haryana MAHINDRA REVA e2o

T2 Premium

*Inclusive of Govt. FAME demand incentives MARUTI SUZUKI STD LX LXi Alto 800 VXi VXi Airbag LXi CNG LX LXi LXi CNG Alto K10 VXi VXi (O) VXi AGS LXi LXi (O) LXi AGS LXi AMT (O) Celerio VXi VXi (O) VXi AGS

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1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.2 2.2

P P P P P P p P P D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D

18.15 18.15 18.15 18.15 18.15 18.15 18.15 18.15 18.15 25.32 25.32 25.32 25.32 25.32 25.32 25.32 25.32 25.32 25.32 25.32 25.32 17.21 17.21 17.21 17.21 11.18 11.18 11.18 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4 11.23 11.23 13 13 13 18.49 18.49 18.49 18.49 18.49 18.49 18.49 20.08 20.08 20.08 20.08 20.08 20.08 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 14.88 14.88 14.88 14.02 14.02

4.89 5.06 5.11 5.43 5.48 5.65 5.7 5.99 6.04 5.33 5.55 5.69 5.74 5.91 5.96 6.34 6.39 6.56 6.61 6.9 6.95 6.91 7.48 7.95 8.47 20.93 23.36 24.74 9.32 9.95 10.39 / 11.66 11.42 12.45 13.13 14.31 / 15.05 13.81 8.61 9.6 5.54 6.04 8.38 7.26 7.62 7.93 8.18 8.92 8.79 9.53 7.05 7.29 8.01 6.21 6.49 7.13 11.99 13.38 15.10 NA NA 15.98 NA NA NA 8.66 8.44 9.1 9.36 / 9.79 11.24

Electric Motor

E

NA

5.92

0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

P P P P P CNG P P CNG P P P P P P P P P P

22.74 22.74 22.74 22.74 22.74 30.46 24.07 24.07 24.07 24.07 24.07 24.07 23.10 23.10 23.10 23.10 23.10 23.10 23.10

2.56 2.93 3.16 3.29 3.48 3.73 3.25 3.41 4.04 3.58 3.78 4.05 4.03 4.23 4.50 4.70 4.33 4.53 4.80

MODEL

VARIANTS

ENGINE*

FUEL*

FUEL EFFICIENCY*

PRICE*

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Celerio

Ciaz

Eeco

Ertiga

Gypsy Omni

Ritz

S-Cross

Swift

Swift Dzire

Vitara Brezza

VXi AMT (O) ZXi ZXi (O) ZXi AMT ZXi AMT (O) LDi LDi (O) VDi VDI (O) ZDi ZDI (O) GREEN VXi GREEN Vxi (O) VXi MT VXi (O) MT VXi Plus MT VXi Plus AT ZXi MT Zxi Plus MT ZXi AT VDi VDi (O) VDi Plus ZDi ZDi Plus 5 Seater 5 Seater Ac 7 Seater Flexi (PETROL) Flexi Green 5 Seater Non Ac Green 5 Seater Ac Lxi (Manual) LXi (O) (Manual) Vxi (Manual) VXi AT ZXi (Manual) ZXi + AT VXi CNG Smart Hybrid LDI (Manual) Smart Hybrid LDI (O) (Manual) Smart Hybrid VDI (Manual) Smart Hybrid ZDI (Manual) Smart Hybrid ZDI+ (Manual) King Soft Top King Hard Top 5 seater 8 seater LXi VXi VXi ABS VXi AT ABS ZXi Mc LDi Mc VDi Mc VDi ABS Mc ZDi Sigma Delta Zeta LE Zeta Alpha Delta Zeta Alpha LXi LXi (O) LXi Optional (O) VXi Glory Limited Edition VXi Vxi (O) ZXi LDI LDI (O) VDI Glory Limited Edition VDI VDI (O) ZDI LXi LXi (O) LXi Optional (O) VXi VXi (O) VXi AT VXi AT (O) ZXi LDi LDi (O) VDi VDi (O) ZDi ZDi AGS Ldi

1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 0.8 0.8 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3

P P P P P D D D D D D CNG CNG P P P P P P P H H H H H P P P P CNG CNG CNG P P P P P P CNG H H H H H P P P P P P P P P D D D D D D D D D D D D P P P P P P P D D D D D D P P P P P P P P D D D D D D D

23.10 23.10 23.10 23.10 23.10 27.62 27.62 27.62 27.62 27.62 27.62 31.79 31.79 20.73 20.73 20.73 19.12 20.73 20.73 19.12 26.30 26.30 26.30 26.30 26.30 15.10 15.10 15.10 15.10 20 20 20 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.03 17.5 17.03 22.80 24.52 24.52 24.52 24.52 24.52 11.96 11.96 16.8 16.8 18.50 18.50 18.50 17.16 18.50 23.20 23.20 23.20 23.20 23.65 23.65 23.65 23.65 23.65 22.07 22.07 22.07 20.40 20.40 20.40 20.40 20.40 20.40 20.40 25.2 25.2 25.2 25.2 25.2 25.2 20.85 20.85 20.85 20.85 20.85 20.85 20.85 20.85 26.59 26.59 26.59 26.59 26.59 26.59 24.3

5.00 4.63 5.1 5.1 5.23 4.81 5.02 5.12 5.32 5.42 5.9 4.99 5.11 7.53 7.7 8.11 9.28 8.77 9.33 9.94 8.23 8.37 8.81 9.52 10.17 3.21 3.51 3.38 4.46 4.24 3.88 4.25 6.18 6.57 7.51 8.54 8.12 8.71 8.13 7.58 7.65 7.29 8.85 9.28 6.26 6.41 2.63 2.65 4.48 4.89 5.13 6.14 5.49 5.64 5.97 6.16 6.58 8.03 8.75 9.55 9.88 10.6 10.23 11.26 12.03 4.71 4.76 4.97 5.36 5.47 5.6 6.32 5.96 6.16 6.32 6.44 6.56 7.43 5.16 5.31 5.47 5.99 6.22 6.82 7.02 6.98 6.11 6.32 7.09 721 8.07 8.57 6.99

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VARIANTS

ENGINE*

FUEL*

FUEL EFFICIENCY*

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Vitara Brezza

WagonR

Stingray

MASERATI Ghibli Quattraporte Gran Turismo

Gran Cabrio

Ldi (O) Vdi Vdi (O) Zdi Zdi+ Zdi+ Dual LXi LXi CNG LXi CNG (O) LXi (O) VXi VXi (O) VXi AMT VXi AMT (O) LXi VXi Lxi (O) VXi (O) VXi AMT VXi AMT(O)

1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

D D D D D D P CNG CNG P P P P P P P P P P P

24.3 24.3 24.3 24.3 24.3 24.3 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51

7.12 7.62 7.75 8.55 9.54 9.68 4.08 4.62 4.81 4.41 4.33 4.66 4.81 5.14 4.26 4.54 4.59 4.87 5.02 5.34

Ghibli Quattraporte Quattraporte GTS Gran Turismo Gran Turismo Sport MC Stradale Gran Cabrio Gran Cabrio Sport Gran Cabrio MC

3. 0 3. 0 3.8 4.2 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7

D P P P P P P P P

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

1.1 (Cr.) 1.5 (Cr.) 2.2 (Cr.) 1.8 (Cr.) NA NA 2.0 (Cr.) NA NA

180 Sport 200 CDI Sports 200 CDI 200 Sport 200 CDI Sport 180 Sport 200 CDI Sport Facelift 200 Avantgarde (CKD) 220 CDI Avantgarde (CKD) 200 CDI Avantgarde (LE) 220 CDI Style LE 200 CDI Avantgarde 250 CDI Avantgarde 350 CDI Avantgrade E-400 Cabriolet 200 CDI Style 200 CDI Sport 200 CDI Sport CKD 200 CKD 200 Sport 350 CDI 250D 4MATIC 350D 4MATIC 250 CDI 350 CDI 350 CDI 500 500 Coupe Maybach S 500 Maybach S 600 600 Guard Maybach S600 Guard 250 350 CLA 45AMG GLA 45AMG C -63 S AMG E 63 AMG GL 63 AMG G 63 AMG Crazy Colour Edition ML 63 AMG SLK 55 AMG S 63 AMG Coupe GT S

1.6 2.2 2.1 2.0 2.1 1.6 2.1 2.0 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.0 2.1 3.0 3.0 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.0 2.0 3.0 2.1 3 2.1 3.0 3.0 4.6 4.6 4.6 6.0 6.0 6.0 2.2 3.5 2.0 2.0 4 5.5 5.5

P D D P D P D P D D D P D D P D D D P P D D D D D D P P P P P P D P P P P P P

15.50 NA 17.90 15.04 17.90 NA NA 14.74 19.27 19.27 19.27 13.82 14.21 NA NA 17.90 17.9 17.9 NA NA NA NA NA 14.80 8.70 NA NA NA NA NA 8.8 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

26.45 27.45 31.50 35 35.90 28.45 29.54 39.50 40.50 38.50 38.50 48.50 50.70 59.90 78.50 31.9 36.90 34.90 33.9 36 77.50 69.90 58.90 56.60 67.90 1.13 (Cr.) 1.44 (Cr.) 2.05 (Cr.) 1.70 (Cr.) 2.65 (Cr.) 8.9 (Cr.) 10.50 76.50 75.00 70.90 73.40 1.30 (Cr.) 1.29 (Cr.) 1.75 (Cr.)

5.5

P

NA

2.24 (Cr.)

5.5 5.5 5.5 4

P P P P

10.41 NA NA NA

1.50 (Cr.) 1.26 (Cr.) 2.62 (Cr.) 2.39 (Cr.)

Cooper D Cooper S Cooper D Cooper Convertible CooperD

1.5 2 1.5 1.6 2

D P D P D

21.15 15.75 21.15 14.59 16.57

28.50 31.50 31.90 34.90 36.5

Sport 4x2 A/T Sport 4x4 M/T Sport Di-D 4x4 Limited Edition M/T

2.5 2.5

D D

NA 10.77

26.15 26.65

2.5

D

10.77

27.14

XE XE+ XL XL (O) XV

1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

D D D D D

19.30 19.30 19.30 19.30 19.30

9.13 9.67 10.51 10.77 11.21

MODEL

CLA-Class B-Class

C-Class

E-Class

GLA-class

GL-class GLE-class ML-class

S-class

CLS-Class SLK-class

AMG

Evalia

Micra

Micra

Micra Active

New Sunny

Terrano

Mini 5-Door Mini Convertible Mini Countryman MITSUBISHI Pajero

911

Boxter

Cayenne

Cayman Macan

Panamera

Rio

PRICE*

XV (O) SV XL XL Comfort XL CVT XV CVT DCI XL DCI XL Comfort DCI XV DCI XV Premium Active XL Active XV Active XV S ICC WT20 Special Edition XE XL (P) XL CVT XE D XL D XV D XV D Premium Safety XV D Premium Leather XL (P) XE (D) XL (D) XL (D) PLUS XV (D) THP XV (D) THP Premiun XL (D) ICC WT20 Special

1.5 1.5 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.5 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

D D P P P P D D D D P P P P P P P D D D D D P D D D D D D

19.30 19.30 18.44 18.44 18.44 19.34 23.08 23.08 23.08 23.08 19.49 19.49 19.49 19.49 16.95 16.95 16.95 22.71 22.71 22.71 22.71 22.71 13.06 19.87 13.06 19.87 19.87 19.87 19.87

11.48 12.22 5.37 5.97 6.53 7.19 6.39 6.93 7.48 7.66 4.51 4.90 5.17 4.51 7.90 8.3 9.48 8.72 9.37 9.93 10.35 10.75 9.99 9.99 11.51 12.17 13.49 13.84 12.17

Careera Careera S Careera 4 Careera 4S Careera Cabriolet Careera S Cabriolet Careera 4 Cabriolet Careera 4S Cabriolet Turbo Turbo S Targa 4 Targa 4S GT3 Boxter S Boxter GTS Cayenne Diesel Cayenne S Diesel Cayenne S Cayenne Turbo Cayman S Cayman GTS Cayman GT4 S Diesel Turbo Panamera Panamera Diesel Panamera 4 Panamera GTS Panamera Turbo Panamera Turbo S

3.4 3.8 3.4 3.8 3.4 3.8 3.4 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.4 3.8 3.8 2.8 3.4 3.0 4.2 4.8 4.8 3.4 3.4 3.8 3.0 3.6 3.6 3.0 3.6 4.8 4.8 4.8

P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P D D P P P P P D P P D P P P P

12.19 10.86 10.75 10.1 1.86 10.3 10.52 10 Na NA NA NA NA 11.36 12.9 13.88 12.5 9.52 9.52 NA NA NA 15.80 10.80 NA NA NA NA NA NA

1.38 (Cr.) 1.59 (Cr.) 1.48 (Cr.) 1.68 (Cr.) 1.51 (Cr.) 1.71 (Cr.) 1.61 (Cr.) 1.81 (Cr.) 2.14(Cr.) 2.57 (Cr.) 1.59 (Cr.) 1.79 (Cr.) 2.01 (Cr.) 1.02 (Cr.) 1.15 (Cr.) 1.04 (Cr.) 1.21 (Cr.) 1.19 (Cr.) 1.78 (Cr.) 1.05 (Cr.) 1.158(Cr.) 1.30(Cr.) 1 (Cr.) 1.11 (Cr.) 1.17 (Cr.) 1.16 (Cr.) 1.20(Cr.) 1.50 (Cr.) 1.86 (Cr.) 2.34(Cr.)

GX GLX DX LX CRDi

1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2

P P D D D

15 15 13 13 20

4.71 5.16 5.64 6.10 6.70

RXE RXL 85 PS STANDARD 85 PS RXE 85 PS RXL 85 PS RXS 110PS RXL 110PS RXL AMT 85 PS RXZ 110PS RXZ 110PS RXZ AMT 110PS RXZ AWD E2 E4 4x2 MT 4X4 MT 4X4 AT STD RXE RXL RXT RXT (O) 85 PS STD (8 SEATER) 85 PS RxE (8 SEATER) 85 PS RxE (7 SEATER) 85 PS RxL (8 SEATER)

1.6 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

P P D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D P P P P P D D D D

13.06 13.06 19.87 19.87 19.87 19.87 19.6 19.6 19.87 19.6 19.6 19.72 20.04 20.04 17.15 16.26 14.56 25.17 25.17 25.17 25.17 25.17 21.04 21.04 21.04 21.04

8.46 9.26 9.26 9.466 10.26 10.46 11.06 11.66 11.46 12.26 12.86 13.56 14.73 16.31 23.48 26.68 27.75 2.62 2.98 3.23 3.57 3.67 8.54 9.37 9.37 9.99

RENAULT

Duster

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Kwid

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FUEL*

PORSCHE

MINI Mini 3-Door

ENGINE*

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MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class

VARIANTS

Lodgy

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Lodgy

Pulse

Scala

85 PS RxZ 110 PS RxL (8 SEATER) 110 PS RxL (7 SEATER) 110 PS RxZ (7 Seater) 110 PS RxZ (8 SEATER) Stepway RxZ 110 PS 8 seater Stepway RxZ 110 PS 7 seater RXL RXL ABS RXZ RXL RXL RXZ

1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

D D D D D D D P D D P D D

21.04 19.98 19.98 19.98 19.98 19.98 19.98 18.06 23.08 23.08 16.95 21.64 21.64

10.99 10.4 10.4 12.26 11.95 12.36 12.67 5.08 6.24 6.95 7.94 8.99 9.39

Ghost SWB Ghost EWB Ghost V-Specification Phantom Phantom EWB Drophead Coupe Coupe Wraith Drophead Coupe

6.6 6.6 6.6 6.7 6.7 6.7 6.7 6.6 6.6

P P P P P P P P P

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

4.50 (Cr.) NA NA 3.34 (Cr.) NA 4.01 (Cr.) 4 (Cr.) NA NA

Ambition TSI Style Plus TSI AT Ambition TDI CR Ambition TDI CR AT Style Plus TDI CR AT Active MPI Ambition MPI Style Plus MPI Style Plus Black Package MPI Style AT MPI Style Black Package MPI AT Style Plus AT Style Plus Black Package MPI AT TDI CR Active TDI CR Ambition TDI CR Style Plus TDI CR Style Plus Black Package TDI CR Ambition AT TDI CR Style Plus AT TDI CR Style Plus Black Package AT Style TSI MT Style TSI AT Laurin & Klement TSI AT Style TDI AT Laurin & Klement TDI AT Style 4x2 Style 4x4

1.4 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6

P P D D D P P P P P P P

16.80 14.70 20.60 19.30 19.30 15 15 15 15 15 14.3 14.3

16.58 20.83 18.46 19.78 22.41 7.94 9.06 9.73 9.86 10.44 10.57 10.79

Pure LX 4x2 BS IV Pleasure LX 4x2 BS IV Pride 4x4 BS IV XE Revotron 90PS XM Revotron 90PS XMS Revotron 90PS XT Revotron 90PS XE Quadrajet 75PS XM Quadrajet 75PS XMS Quadrajet 75PS XT Quadrajet 75PS XE XM XMA (AMT) XT XTA (AMT) ev2 LS BS IV ev2 LX BS IV emax GLS BS IV emax GLX BS IV GLS BS IV LS LX VX EX BS 4 LX BS 4 LX BS 4 EX VX 4x2 VX 4x4 CX BS 4 CX - PS BS 4 EX BS 4 GX BS 4 XT EX 4x2 XT EX 4x4 XB XE

MODEL

Phantom Series II Wraith Dawn SKODA

Octavia

Rapid

Superb

Yeti

1.6

P

14.3

10.92

1.5 1.5 1.5

D D D

21.14 21.14 21.14

9 10.12 10.79

1.5

D

21.14

10.92

1.5 1.5

D D

21.66 21.66

11.38 12.06

1.5

D

21.66

12.19

1.8 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

P P P D D D D

14.12 14.67 14.67 18.19 18.19 17.72 17.67

23.82 25.13 28.25 27.73 30.85 21.31 23.10

Tiago

2.2 2.2 2.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 1.4 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.4 1.4 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.2 2.2 1.2 1.2

D D D P P P P D D D D P P P P P D D P/CNG P/CNG P D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D P P

15.05 15.05 15.05 17.57 17.57 17.57 17.57 22.95 22.95 22.95 22.95 23.6 23.6 21.9 23.6 21.9 25 25 23.7 23.7 15.64 25 25 25 11.57 11.57 14.1 14.1 13.9 13.9 16 16 16 16 13.49 13.49 23.84 23.84

11 13.19 16.25 4.58 5.28 5.52 6.12 5.73 6.19 6.57 7.23 2.06 2.41 2.83 2.62 3.03 4.88 5.36 3.96 4.32 4.85 5.89 6.08 6.32 10.77 9.52 10.36 12.25 13.84 15.21 6.98 7.16 7.73 8.41 9.96 10.99 3.20 3.59

Bolt

GenX Nano

Indica

Indigo eCS

Safari Dicor

Safari Storme

Sumo Gold

Xenon XT Tiago

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PRICE*

XM XT XZ XB XE XM XT XZ

1.2 1.2 1.2 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05

P P P D D D D D

23.84 23.84 23.84 27.28 27.28 27.28 27.28 27.28

3.89 4.19 4.75 3.94 4.29 4.69 4.99 5.54

A/T Hybrid JS G G (CVT) GL VL A/T DJ DJ+ DG J PS G V VX D-4D JD D-4D GD D-4D VD D-4D VXD J PS G V VX LE D-4D JD D-4D GD D-4D VD D-4D VXD LE G V D-4D GD D-4D VD 4x2 M/T 4x4 M/T 4x2 A/T 4x4 A/T 4x2 M/T (TRD Sportivo) 4x2 A/T (TRD Sportivo) E PS Non AC - 8 Seater E PS Non AC - 7 Seater E PS AC - 8 Seater E PS AC - 7 Seater G - 8 Seater G - 7 Seater GX - 8 Seater GX - 7 Seater VX - 8 Seater VX - 7 Seater ZX - 7 Seater

2.5 2.5 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.2 1.5 1.4 1.4 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5

P H P P P P P D D D P P P P D D D D P P P P P D D D D D P P D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D

12.98 19.16 14.05 14.05 15.22 14.05 15.22 21.45 21.45 21.45 16.78 16.78 16.78 16.78 23.59 23.59 23.59 23.59 17.71 17.71 17.71 17.71 17.71 23.59 23.59 23.59 23.59 23.59 17.71 16.78 23.59 23.59 12.55 12.55 11.9 11.9 12.55 12.55 13.31 13.31 13.31 13.31 13.31 13.31 13.31 13.31 13.31 13.31 13.31

30.28 32.23 13.69 15.21 16.51 16.85 18.36 14.81 15.01 16.41 6.42 6.72 7.12 7.75 7.55 7.85 8.25 8.88 5.13 5.31 5.81 6.32 5.9 6.43 6.61 6.95 7.46 7.04 6.38 8.03 7.70 8.00 25.18 27.03 26.18 28.03 25.36 26.36 11.43 11.47 11.96 12 13.5 13.45 14.07 14.02 16.08 16.04 16.73

VX 200 Premium

4.5

D

9.65

1.34 (Cr.)

Prado VX-L

3.0

D

11.13

92.35

Z5 Z6

1.8 1.8

P P

23.91 23.91

38.10 39.80

TSI Trendline TSI Comfortline TDI Trendline TDI Comfortline TDI Highline TDI Highline A/T Trendline Comfortline Highline GT TSI Trendline (Diesel) Comfortline (Diesel) Highline (Diesel) GT TDI MPI TDI Trendline Comfortline Highline Comfortline DSG AT Highline DSG AT Comfortline Highline Comfortline DSG AT Highline DSG AT 1.4 TSI

1.4 1.4 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.2 1.5 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.4

P P D D D D P P P P D D D D P D P P P P P D D D D P

14.69 14.69 19.33 19.33 19.33 16.96 16.47 16.47 16.47 17.21 20.14 20.14 20.14 19.91 16.47 20.14 16.93 16.93 16.93 18.19 18.19 20.64 20.64 21.5 21.5 17.68

14.69 16.24 15.86 17.8 19.75 20.8 5.38 6 6.93 8.98 6.82 7.75 8.42 9.09 7.54 8.96 8.09 9.06 9.97 1030 11.22 10.31 11.28 1159 12.51 30.31

D3 Kinetic

2

D

NA

25.49

TOYOTA Camry

Corolla Altis

Etios

Etios Liva

Etios Cross

Fortuner

Innova

TATA MOTORS Aria

ENGINE*

* Engine in Litres | Fuel - Petrol (P), Diesel (D), CNG, LPG, Hybrid (H), Electric (E) | Fuel Efficiency in kmpl/kmpkg | Prices in lakh/Crore

ROLLS-ROYCE Ghost Series II

VARIANTS

Land Cruiser LC 200 Land Cruiser Prado Prius VOLKSWAGEN

Jetta

Polo

Cross Polo

Vento

Beetle VOLVO V40

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ENGINE*

FUEL*

FUEL EFFICIENCY*

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V40 Cross Country

R-Design D3 Inscription

2 2.0

D D

NA NA

28.53 29.45

T4 Petrol

1.6

P

NA

27.29

T6 Petrol D4 Kinetic Momentum Inscription R- Design

2.0 2.0 2.0 2.4 2.0

P D D D D

NA NA NA NA NA

43.26 30.88 35.00 39.03 41.71

S60

MODEL

VARIANTS

ENGINE*

FUEL*

FUEL EFFICIENCY*

PRICE*

* Engine in Litres | Fuel - Petrol (P), Diesel (D), CNG, LPG, Hybrid (H), Electric (E) | Fuel Efficiency in kmpl/kmpkg | Prices in lakh/Crore

S60 Cross Country

XC60

XC90

Inscription

2.4

D

NA

38.90

D4 Kinetic D4 Momentum R-Design D5 Inscription Momentum D5 Inscription Luxury

2.0 2.0 2.0 2.4 2.0 2.0

D D D D D D

NA NA NA NA NA NA

44.80 47.99 53.56 51.70 70.96 80.23

TWO WHEELER PRICES MODEL

ENGINE*

FUEL EFFICIENCY*

PRICE*

* Engine in CC | Fuel Efficiency in kmpl/kmpkg | Prices in lakhs

BAJAJ AUTO Avenger Street 150 DTS-i Avenger Stree 220 DTS-i Avenger Cruise 220 DTS-i CT100 Spoke CT100 Alloy CT100B Discover 125 DTS-i (Drum) Discover 125 DTS-i (Disc) Discover 150 S (Drum) Discover 150 S (Disc) Discover 150 F (Drum) Discover 150 F (Disc) Platina 100 KS Platina 100 ES Pulsar 135LS Pulsar 150 DTS-i Pulsar AS 150 Pulsar 180 DTS-i Pulsar 200 NS Pulsar AS 200 Pulsar RS 200 Pulsar RS 200 ABS Pulsar 220 F V BMW MOTORRAD R 1200 R R 1200 GS R 1200 GS ADV 0A02 R 1200 RT R 1200 X (RnineT) 0A06 K 1300 R K 1300 S S 1000 RR K 1600 GT K 1600 GTL K 1600 GTL Exclusive 0603 DSK BENELLI TNT 25 TNT 300 TNT 600i TNT 600 GT TNT 899 TNTR 1130 DSK HYOUSUNG Aquila GV250 GT 250R GT 650R Aquila PRO GV 650 ST7 DUCATI Scrambler Icon red Scrambler Classic yellow Scrambler Full Throttle Monster 821 Monster 821 Dark Monster 1200 Monster 1200 S Monster 1200 S Stripe Hyperstrada Hypermotard Hypermotard SP Multistrada 1200 Multistrada 1200 S Diavel Dark Diavel Carbon Diavel Titanium Panigale 1299 Panigale 1299 S Panigale R HARLEY DAVIDSON Street 750 Iron 883 Superlow Forty - Eight 1200 Custom

150 220 220 99.27 99.27 99.27 124.6 124.6 145 145 145 145 99.27 102 135 149 149.5 178.6 199.5 199.5 199.5 199.5 220 149.5

NA NA NA 89 89 89 82 82 60 60 60 60 90 96.90 64 65 55 45 40 42 35 35 38 NA

0.75 0.84 0.84 0.35 0.38 0.3 0.51 0.53 0.54 0.57 0.58 0.62 0.43 0.45 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.74 0.91 0.93 1.20 (Lakh) 1.30 (Lakh) 0.87 0.61

1170 1170 1170 1170 1170 1293 1293 999 1649 1649 1649

24 19 16 18 NA 17 19 17 22 22 NA

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

249 300 600 600 898 1131

NA NA NA NA NA NA

1.80 lakh 3.03(Lakh) 5.42(Lakh) 6.01 (Lakh) 9.53 (Lakh) 11.86 (Lakh)

249 249 647 647 678.2

NA NA NA NA NA

3.38 (Lakh) 3.50 (Lakh) 5.68 (Lakh) 6.20 (Lakh) 6.99 (Lakh)

803 803 803 821 821 1198 1198 1198 821 821 821 1198 1198 1198 1198 1198 1285 1285 1198

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

7.00 (lakh) 7.11 (lakh) 8.22 (lakh) 10.31 9.78 21.18 25.91 26.37 11.35 10.32 19.6 14.53 16.56 14.89 18.25 38.06 34.49 42.49 49.02

749 883 883 1202 1202

NA 21.70 17 NA 20

4.69 (Lakh) 7.67 (Lakh) 6.32 (lakh) 9.30(Lakh) 9.10 (lakh)

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MODEL

ENGINE*

FUEL EFFICIENCY*

PRICE*

1585 1690 1690 1690 1690 1247 1690 1690 1801

18.18 17.85 17.85 13.86 17.85 15.80 17.86 17.85 NA

10.64(Lakh) 13.05 (Lakh) 15.45 (Lakh) 16.70 (Lakh) 16.89 (Lakh) 21.92 (Lakh) 25 lakh 29.76(Lakh) 49.32 (Lakh)

102 109 110.9 110.9 97.2 97.2 97.2 97.2 97.2 97.2 97.2 124.7 97.2 109.1 124.7 124.8 124.7 149.1 149.2 149.2 149.2 149.2 223 223

49 50 NA NA 80 80 80 81 81 81 NA 83.10 79 60 81.10 NA 52.40 68 65.10 65.10 65.10 55 48.50 51

0.44 0.48 0.49 0.47 0.39 0.43 0.46 0.46 0.47 0.47 0.51 0.53 0.5 0.52 0.59 0.65 0.60 0.61 0.71 0.72 0.69 0.71 0.83 1.05

109.2 109 109 125 125 110 109 109 109.19 109.19 109 109 109 109 109.19 124.7 124.7 124.7 162.71 162.71 162.71 162.71 149.4 249 249 650 998 998 998 999 999 1237 1832

60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 74 74 74 74 74 74 60 65 65 65 NA NA NA NA NA 30 30 NA NA NA NA NA NA 16 NA

0.48 0.46 0.47 0.56 0.6 0.49 0.51 0.56 0.44 0.46 0.53 0.56 0.49 0.51 0.39 0.6 0.62 0.64 0.72 0.74 0.8 0.84 1.23 (Lakh) 1.60 (Lakh) 1.89 (Lakh) 7.30 (Lakh) 11.81 (Lakh) 13.26 (Lakh) 13.38 (Lakh) 15.46 (Lakh) 18 (Lakh) 17.62 (Lakh) 28.50 (Lakh)

1811 1811 1811 1131 1811 1811

NA NA NA NA NA NA

25.50 (Lakh) 28.50 (Lakh) 32 (Lakh) 12 (Lakh) 37 (Lakh) 30.77 (lakh)

* Engine in CC | Fuel Efficiency in kmpl/kmpkg | Prices in lakhs

Street Bob Fat Bob Fat Boy BreakOut Heritage Softail Classic Night Rod Special Road King Street Glide Special CVO Limited HERO MOTOCORP Pleasure Maestro Maestro Edge Duet HF Dawn HF Deluxe HF Deluxe Eco Splendor+ Splendor NXG Splendor PRO Splendor ISMART Super Splendor Passion Pro Passion XPro Glamour Glamour PGM - FI Ignitor Achiever CBZ Xtreme Xtreme Sports Hunk Impulse Karizma Karizma ZMR HONDA New Dio Activa I STD Activa i DLX Activa 125 STD Activa 125 DLX Activa 3G DLX Aviator Drum Aviator Disk CD 110 Dream Kick CD 110 Dream Self Livo Drum Livo (Disc) Dream Neo Dream Yuga Navi CB Shine SP STD CB Shine SP DLX CB Shine SP CBS CB Unicorn 160 STD CB Unicorn 160 CBS CB Hornet 160 R STD CB Hornet 160 R CBS CBR 150R CBR 250R STD CBR 250R ABS CBR 650F CB 1000R STD CB 1000R ABS CB 1000R ABS Pearl Siena Red CB 1000RR CB 1000RR SP Edition VFR 1200 F Gold Wing- GL 1800 INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Chief Classic Chief Vintage Chieftain Scout Roadmaster Springfield KAWASAKI

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PRICE*

* Engine in CC | Fuel Efficiency in kmpl/kmpkg | Prices in lakhs

ENGINE*

FUEL EFFICIENCY*

PRICE*

109.7 159.7 177.4 99

76 NA NA NA

0.28 0.73 0.77 0.28

113 113 113 113 113 110 123 123 153 153 150 150 153 149 149 149 321 847 998 998 1679 998 1679

NA NA 53 53 66 82 78 NA NA NA NA NA 62.40 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

0.49 0.53 0.48 0.49 0.52 0.46 0.55 0.56 0.77 0.83 0.8 0.81 0.66 0.87 1.18 (Lakh) 1.15 (Lakh) 3.26(Lakh) 10.02 (lakh) 22.34 (Lakh) 29.43 (Lakh) 27.35 (Lakh) 29.43 (Lakh) 25.65 (Lakh)

NA NA NA NA

1.43 (Lakh) 1.95 (Lakh) 1.68 (Lakh) 2.13 (Lakh)

149.56 147.55 150.82 199.89

NA NA NA NA

0.40 0.45 0.47 0.53

124.6 125 110 106.7 106.7 110 295

56.25 59 63 85.40 85.40 85.40 NA

0.46 0.49 0.45 0.51 0.48 0.45 1.63

125 125 125 125 150

62 60 NA NA NA

0.7 0.81 0.85 0.79 0.84

346 499 346 346 500 346 499 499 499 535

53.40 NA 53.40 NA NA 53.40 53.40 39.35 39.35 NA

1.07 1.54 (Lakh) 1.21 (Lakh) 1.40 (Lakh) 1.78 (Lakh) 1.29 (Lakh) 1.64 (Lakh) 1.67 (Lakh) 1.75(Lakh) 1.97 (Lakh)

124 112.8 124 112.8 124 149.5 154.9 154.9 1255 805 1783 1783 1340 999 999 999 1037 1037

64 63 47 69 66 62 63 50 NA 22 13 13 NA NA NA 12 18 NA

0.53 0.47 0.52 0.41 0.53 0.71 0.77 0.85 10.75 (Lakh) 10.05 (Lakh) 15.95 (Lakh) 16.45 (Lakh) 13.57(Lakh) 12.25 (Lakh) 12.70 (Lakh) 15.95 (Lakh) 14.95 (Lakh) 14.95 (Lakh)

865 865

18.12 18.13

865 675 1050

NA NA NA

PRICE (RS.)

Outlaw 50 Phoenix 200 RZR 170 Sportsman 400 H.O Sportsman 500 H.O Sportsman 570 EFI Sportsman 850 H.O Sportsman Big Boss 800 400 Crew 500 EFI Crew 800 Ranger Diesel Ranger EV RZR S 800 RZR XP 900 RZR XP4 900 RZR XP 1000 RZR XP4 1000 RZR XP 1000 Turbo Widetrak LS Multix

49 196 169 445 498 567 850 760 455 498 760 904 NA 760 875 875 1000 1000 1000 488 NA

2.64 lakh 4.89 lakh 5.29 lakh 7.25 lakh 7.67 lakh 7.94 lakh 14.72 lakh 15.35 lakh 11.14 lakh 13.97 lakh 18 lakh 20.48 lakh 12.82 lakh 22.85 lakh 21.13 lakh 24.10 lakh NA NA NA 10.86 lakh 2.32 lakh

ATV

Ranger

Ranger RZR

Snowmobile Eicher Polaris SUZUKI Youth Model ATV

Ozark 250 Quadsport Z400

200 400

5.45 lakh 8.5 lakh

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6.19(Lakh) 6.97 (Lakh) 8.70(Lakh) 7.18 (Lakh) 7.91 (Lakh) 11.48 (Lakh) 6.90 (lakh) 10.69 (Lakh) 12.14 (Lakh) 10.82 (Lakh) 12.07 (Lakh) 13.21 (Lakh) 14.30 (Lakh) 18.75 (Lakh) 14.10 (Lakh) 16.40 (Lakh) 21.70 (Lakh)

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he financial year gone by (April 2015-March 2016) has been an extremely positive one for the Indian CV industry. Laggards are still there, but the overall performance is looking good. Now with the predictions that monsoons in 2016 will be dot on time and that it will be normal all across the country, there is no better news for the Indian automotive industry,

especially the CV segment. The CV industry seems to be one a rebound.

“With sales volumes of 0.8 million units annually, India ranks amongst the top-7 markets for Commercial Vehicles (CV), globally.

It is also the fourth largest market for heavy-duty trucks after China, United States and Europe. Over the past decade, the industry has grown at CAGR (%) of 4.6% driven by growing economy, increasing demand from infrastructure and

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mining sectors, relatively untapped potential for last mile connectivity and a supportive financing industry. The industry outlook also remains favourable in view of Government’s ongoing economic reforms, which are likely to drive investments in the infrastructure and manufacturing space and as a result demand for CVs. Thus, given the reasonable scale, favourable growth prospects and large untapped market in rural areas, foreign OEMS have taken a keen

interest in the industry,” observes a study undertaken by ICRA. Let’s do some number crunching and see the progress of the Indian CV industry. According to the data provided by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the Indian CV segment domestic sales grew by 26.97pc (676,408 units) for the year April – March 2011, as compared to the previous year. Exports during the period grew by 69.51pc (76,297 units)

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2010-11

2011-12 PEAK YEAR

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

Production

752,735 (32.63PC)

911,574 (19.83PC)

831,744 (-10.48PC)

698,864 (-16.07PC)

697,083 (-0.28PC)

782,814 (12.10PC)

Domestic sales

676,408 (26.97PC)

809,532 (18.20PC)

793,150 (-2.02PC)

632,738 (-20.23PC)

614,961 (-2.83PC)

685,704 (11.51PC)

Exports

76,297 (69.51PC)

92,663 (25.15PC)

79,994 (-13.35PC)

77,056 (-3.71PC)

85,782 (11.33PC)

101,689 (16.97PC)

while production grew by 32.63pc (752,735 units). Now five years later, after a few years of a downswing, the Indian CV segment has shown some robust growth.

For the year April-March 2016, the CV industry domestic sales have grown by 11.51 pc (685,704 units), while exports grew by 16.97 units to 101,689 units and production grew by 12.10pc to 782,814 units. In a span of five odd years, the growth in the commercial vehicle industry has been very marginal. These figures do not include the performance of some MNCs like Daimler India, Scania Commercial Vehicles and Volvo Buses.

Though numbers are looking up now, it’s got to be realised that the Indian CV industry is far from the peak it had set for itself in terms of domestic sales and production for the year April-March 2012. For that fiscal, the CV domestic sales had grown by 18.20pc to touch 809,532 units, while production was at an all time high with a growth of 19.83pc at 911,574 units. Exports had also grown by

25.15pc to 92,663 units.

The ICRA study further states that “Owing to unique characteristics like highly fragmented and price sensitive nature of road logistics industry, poor road conditions, practice of overloading (products not designed for such extreme usage) and dependence on relatively less advanced trucking platforms, some of the foreign OEMs have had limited success in their initial attempt. In addition, their focus on bringing global platforms in the Indian market with limited investments in local sourcing and distribution (due to weak after sales support) also contributed to modest performance.

Nevertheless, the scenario is gradually changing now. While on the demand front, the market is seeing a shift in favour of advanced trucking platforms driven by not just regulatory requirements but also changing customer expectations, on supply side, some of the foreign OEMs have also shifted their focus on mass market segments and invested in India to develop

models that are customized to Indian requirements.”

Whether the 2015-16 fiscal year performance is a tad lower than the peak year of 2011-12, the fact is that the Indian CV industry is on a rebound. Barring AMW Motors Ltd and Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd, every other company be it Ashok Leyland, Force Motors, Isuzu Motors India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, VECVEicher, VECV-Volvo has done well for itself. The largest contributor to the growth in domestic sales happens to be Tata Motors (304,256 units), followed by Mahindra & Mahindra (166,783 units) and Ashok Leyland (127,321 units). Ashok Leyland, on the other hand recorded the highest growth in domestic sales in terms of percentage. The company recorded a growth of 38.39pc in domestic sales with 127,321 units.

It is also very disheartening to know that some companies have not really performed well in the last few years in the CV industry. Take the case of Asia Motor Works (now AMW Motors Ltd). Believe it or not, in 2011-12

financial year, this company grew by 47.54pc in domestic segment by selling 10,021 units. Production for the year stood at 10,008 units (52.14pc). Since then its sales have been plummeting. In 201213 fiscal it recorded a growth of minus (-) 34.81pc by selling a mere 6,533 units. Production stood at 6,844 units (-31.61pc).

The disaster story for AMW continued with the company recording domestic sales of 4606 units for the year 201314, a negative growth of minus (-)29.50pc. Production too slumped in the same year by -34.57pc to 4,478 units. In 2014-15, AMW Motors recorded domestic sales of 3,025 units, recording a degrowth of (-) 34.32pc. Production too slumped to 3,009 units, a degrowth of minus (-)32.80pc.

By 2015-16, AMW Motors’ fortunes had taken a real dip.

For the year 2015-16, domestic sales for AMW slipped by a massive 71.97pc to record 848 units. Production too dipped by a massive minus (-) 71.82pc to a mere 848 units.

Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles / Light Commercial Vehicles Five odd years back, domestic sales of Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles (M&HCVs) grew from 244,944 units (fiscal 2009-10) to 322,788 units in 20102011 but de-grew to 302,373 units in fiscal 2015-16.

On the other hand, during the same period under consideration, domestic sales of LCVs grew 287,777 units in 2009-10 to 353,620 units in 2010-11 and

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then finally marginally grew to 383,331 units in 2015-16.

According to SIAM classification, M&HCVs and LCVs are categorised broadly into passenger carriers and goods carriers. Each of this category is further divided into sub categories depending on the tonnage. In the M&HCV passenger category, the players include Ashok Leyland, Mahindra &

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M&HCV PASSENGER CARRIER SEGMENT DOMESTIC SALES FOR FISCAL 2014-15 M&M 903 units

EXPORTS FOR FISCAL 2014-15 Ashok Leyland 7573 units

VECV Eicher 3825 units SML Isuzu 3954 units

Tata Motors 15004 units

Tata Motors 4051 units SML Isuzu 32 units M&M 5 units

VECV Eicher 321 units

Ashok Leyland 13151 units

DOMESTIC SALES FOR FISCAL 2015-16

EXPORTS FOR FISCAL 2015-16

M&M 1278 units

Ashok Leyland 6135 units Tata Motors 5142 units

SML Isuzu 3507 units VECV Eicher 4597 units Ashok Leyland 19186 units

SML Isuzu 10 units

Tata Motors 14917 units

Mahindra, SML Isuzu, Tata Motors and VECV Eicher.

For 2015-16 fiscal, each company’s domestic sales and exports over previous years are given below. It is quite apparent that in the M&HCV passenger carrier segment, it is Ashok Leyland which is the

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VECV Eicher 979 units M&M 25 units

leader followed by Tata Motors when it comes to domestic sales. In the goods carrier segment, Tata Motors is the clear leader followed by Ashok Lelyand. In the M&HCV goods carrier segment, one more player AMW Motors is also present.

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M&HCV GOODS CARRIER SEGMENT DOMESTIC SALES FOR FISCAL 2014-15 M&M 3499 units

AMW Motors 3,025 units

VECV Eicher 21,145 units

SML Isuzu 1970 units VECV Volvo 981 units

EXPORTS FOR FISCAL 2014-15

Ashok Leyland 4572 units

Tata Motors 112,007 units

VECV Eicher 3124 units

Ashok Leyland 63,288 units

M&M 76 units

DOMESTIC SALES FOR FISCAL 2015-16 SML Isuzu 2660 units M&M 5705 units VECV Eicher 26766 units

Tata Motors 11675 units

AMW Motors & VEVC Volvo - 0 Units

SML Isuzu 150 units

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VECV Volvo 1242 units AMW Motors 848 units

Tata Motors 142004 units Ashok Leyland 79223 units

Tata Motors 14390 units

Ashok Leyland 4811 units VECV Eicher 3152 units SML Isuzu M&M 353 units 195 units

Light Commercial Vehicles In the LCV segment also there are passenger carriers as well as goods carriers. Here the players are more or less the same, except for the fact that Force Motors, Piaggio Vehicles and Isuzu Motors India are exclusively in this segment. In the passenger carrier segment, it is Force Motors which is the clear leader followed by Tata Motors. When it comes to goods carrier, it is Mahindra & Mahindra which is the clear leader with its range of pickups followed by Tata Motors.

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EXPORTS

Financial year

2014-15

2015-16

2014-15

2015-16

Ashok Leyland

330

529

124

251

Force Motors

19027

21320

218

102

Mahindra & Mahindra

2491

2500

70

28

SML Isuzu

3805

3282

13

15

Tata Motors

14222

15396

2524

2592

VECV Eicher

4947

5933

1113

1109

LCV GOODS CARRIER SEGMENT DOMESTIC SALES

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Financial year

2014-15

2015-16

2014-15

2015-16

Ashok Leyland

25232

27983

1204

1840

Force Motors

1891

1809

73

45

Isuzu Motors India

912

1074

0

0

Mahindra & Mahindra

147029

157300

21722

27325

Piaggio Vehicles

6229

4583

7

55

SML Isuzu

1670

2748

165

283

Tata Motors

149203

131899

27910

31580

VECV Eicher

5211

6975

1144

1272

Now that Isuzu has set up a greenfield facility in SriCity in Andhra Pradesh with a capacity of manufacturing 50,000 units per annum of pick-ups, the competition in this Light Commercial Vehicle segment is likely to be intensified. Maruti Suzuki is also expected to enter the segment over the nearto-medium term. Maruti is an established OEM with deep understanding of the Indian market VOLVO AND DAIMLER HAVE EMERGED AS THE FRONTRUNNERS AMONG FOREIGN OEMS Having set-up full-fledged manufacturing base in India and developed vehicles to meet to local requirements, Volvo (through its JV with Eicher Motors) and Daimler have emerged as the front-runners among new entrants.

Daimler, which began operations in June 2012, has managed to gain approximately 7.9% market share in the M&HCV truck segment,

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while Volvo is relying on its new range of Pro Series trucks to gain traction. Among other European players, Scania is also present in Indian market but has restricted its presence to niche applications like deep mining tippers and luxury coaches so far, restricting its investment to only an assembly facility. In 2006, MAN had also entered the Indian market.

However, it has met with limited success and has been working on tweaking its product offerings past couple years to satisfy local requirements, says ICRA. Scania has been represented in the Indian market since 2007.

In 2011, Scania established the company Scania Commercial Vehicles India Pvt. Ltd. to strengthen its presence through sales to additional segments of the Indian commercial vehicle market and to widen its offer of Sustainable Transport Solutions.

Scania has launched a range of on-road haulage truck models specially adapted for the Indian

market – India’s most powerful puller the R 580 V8 6x4, the G 460 6x4 and the G 410 6x2 and also the off-road P 410 8x4 Mining and Coal Tipper. Scania has a partnership with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in the Mining segment.

In the beginning of 2013 Scania launched a new bus range, Scania Metrolink 12, 13.7 and 14.5. Scania handed over the first ethanol run Green Bus in India to the city of Nagpur in August 2014.

With this ethanol bus, Scania also introduced an engine complying with Bharat stage 5, which is a huge step to minimize emissions.

The company inaugurated its first Industrial Facility in Narasapura, Bangalore, in October 2013 and inaugurated its first bus plant in March 2015. With a collective investment of Rs. 3000 crore, this facility serves as the centre of the company’s commercial operations in the country. Scania has sold more than 1500 trucks and over 250 buses in the Indian market.

Scania has a current production

capacity of 2500 trucks and 1000 buses, and aims to double its capacity by 2020.

The competition from foreign players is not just limited to M&HCVs. With growing demand for last-mile connectivity, OEMs have also set their eyes on the LCV segment as well. Although the market has faced headwinds over the past couple of years owing to over-capacity and tight funding environment, the long-term drivers for LCV segment remain favourable, due to low penetration levels, says the ICRA study.

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, has had a successful 2015. Domestic sales increased by 37 percent to 14,000 units on the strength of the BharatBenz brand’s powerful product lineup. Following its market launch in September 2012, Daimler’s Indian truck and bus brand has introduced 20 products so. Far more than 30,000 BharatBenz vehicles have since

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COVER REPORT been delivered to customers Erich Nesselhauf, Managing Director and CEO of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, said: “2015 has been another successful year for us. With our portfolio of modern trucks, we have powered ahead on our growth course domestically in India and in our export business. This success was made possible thanks to the excellent contributions of the entire team and our partners.”

Demand for BharatBenz products in 2015 rose especially in the heavy-duty segment. New tailored applications for the mining and the construction segments, such as the highly recognised BharatBenz 3143 CM, resonated well with customers. At the same time, the company’s FUSObranded export business - as part of Daimler Trucks Asia - continued to grow favorably.

The year 2015 was good for Daimler India Commercial Vehicles due to various milestones that were achieved: Start of bus production in the 425-crores expansion of the company’s manufacturing operations in Oragadam, entry into the bus segment with BharatBenz staff buses and Mercedes-Benz Super-High-Deck (SHD) luxury coach Launch of second wave of truck products – including BharatBenz high-powered engine trucks, BharatBenz heavy duty tractors Launch of the BharatBenz 3143

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CM, the first Super-Heavy-Duty truck localized in India Display of the widest range of mining and construction vehicles at the 2015 EXCON in Bengaluru, South East Asia’s largest construction equipment and technology trade fair Crossing of the 4-million exports mark of Indian-made parts to other Daimler Trucks entities across the globe Commenting on the company’s outlook for 2016, Nesselhauf continued: “With important new BharatBenz product generations hitting the market in 2016, we are

committed to sustainably grow our business as part of Daimler Trucks Asia. Both in the medium and heavy-duty segment we will once more raise standards and customer value. At the same time, Indian-made FUSO trucks will play a key role in opening up important growth markets in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.”

“Overall, we believe that competitive intensity in the Indian CV industry is likely to rise as OEMs expand their product offerings and distribution reach.

However, the ability of foreign OEMs to gain significant traction

will hinge on the performance of their vehicles from the perspective of total cost of ownership. While it may be argued that the product portfolios of foreign OEMs would certainly score above those of Indian OEMs in terms of technological advancements, their current product portfolio need to be customized to Indian conditions. In addition, domestic OEMs would continue to score above them in terms of easier and cost-effective serviceability, established re-sale values (for their vehicles) and strong brand equity,” the ICRA study noted.

Eicher Trucks & Buses forays into the sub 5T category with Eicher Pro 1049 Eicher Trucks & Buses, part of VE Commercial Vehicles announced its foray into the sub 5T category of commercial vehicles with the launch of Eicher Pro 1049 (Eicher Pro 1000 series). The Eicher Pro 1049 comes with the longest cargo body (10ft) & highest payload (4.9T GVW) in the segment. This mini truck has been designed to cater to the last mile distribution in urban, semi-urban and rural areas across the country.

With this launch, Eicher Trucks and Buses plans to strengthen its leadership in the Light and Medium Duty (LMD) segment. The Eicher Pro 1049 offers best in class fuel efficiency and better turnaround time in Sub 5 Ton GVW category. The Eicher Pro 1049 is an ideal commercial vehicle for intra city distribution of a variety of goods. According to Shyam Maller, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, VE Commercial Vehicles, “The Light and Medium Duty Segment in the commercial vehicle industry, especially in the sub 5T category has great potential to grow as it addresses the critical last mile connectivity and distribution network in rural, semi-urban & urban areas. In 2015, market size of 3.5T- 5T LMD segment stands at 8080 units and the growth in this segment looks very promising.”

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Isuzu Motors inaugurates new plant in SriCity, Andhra Pradesh; Launches D-Max V-Cross Report: P. THARYAN & Photography: AFSAR BAIG The new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant of Isuzu Motors India Pvt. Ltd. (IMI) was inaugurated by Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh at SriCity, Andhra Pradesh. The new generation Isuzu D-Max V-Cross – India’s First Adventure Utility Vehicle, was also rolled-out of plant by the Chief Minister and Masanori Katayama, President, Isuzu Motors Limited, Japan, to mark the commencement of production at the new facility.

The inauguration of the new plant and the first vehicle roll-out was held in the presence of.

Kenji Hiramatsu, Ambassador of Japan to India, Kazushi Okawa, Executive Vice President, dignitaries from the Government of Andhra Pradesh, Senior Officials from IMI, media and business partners of Isuzu.

This manufacturing plant at SriCity is spread over an area of 107 acres and has a production capacity of 50,000 units that can be scaled up to 120,000 units in future.

With manufacturing operations in Japan, Thailand and U.S.A already existing, this plant in India will add impetus to the manufacturing operations of Isuzu, globally. The new generation of Isuzu D-Max pick-ups will be manufactured at the plant with 70pc localisation at the start of production that will be increased in future. Isuzu will also consider export of vehicles manufactured at this plant to other

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Masanori Katayama, President, Isuzu Motors Limited, Japan handing over the memento to Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh marking inauguration of the new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant of Isuzu Motors India Pvt. Ltd. (IMI) in SriCity, Andhra Pradesh markets in the world at a suitable time in future.

This state of the art manufacturing plant will follow Isuzu global manufacturing standards and Isuzu Manufacturing Management (IMM) practices. The plant will also focus on safety, quality and Isuzu’s commitment to the environment.

Speaking at the plant

inauguration, Masanori Katayama noted, “We are very happy to start our local manufacturing operations in India. India is one of the biggest automobile markets and also one of the fastest growing economies in the world. India is a key part of Isuzu Motors’ global growth strategy. This new plant in India will not only cater to the requirements of the growing Indian

market, but in future it will also serve as a key manufacturing hub for Isuzu’s global operations.”

Hiroyasu Miura, Chairman, Isuzu Motors India Pvt. Ltd., said, “The globally proven Isuzu D-Max pickups will be manufactured at this plant under high quality standards in line with Isuzu’s well acclaimed ‘Isuzu Manufacturing Management’ practices. We have

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found Indian suppliers to be capable of meeting Isuzu’s global quality standards and we will follow a high localization strategy for the manufacturing operations in India. Isuzu is in India for last 4 years studying the Indian market, understanding the Indian customer’s requirements and establishing the sales and service network. The inauguration of our manufacturing plant at SriCity is a major milestone in this journey and we look forward to an exciting future in India”.

Local Sourcing of Components for the manufacturing operations Isuzu Motors India has started the local manufacturing operations with a tie-up with 120 suppliers, including Tier-I and II suppliers, for supplying auto-components for vehicles manufactured in India. The localization level will continue to increase in future. A few key suppliers of IMI have also signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government for setting up their manufacturing plant in the region. In time Isuzu will also explore the opportunities to export components for requirements in other markets of Isuzu across the world.

New generation of Isuzu vehicles to be manufactured at the plant Isuzu Motors India will manufacture the new generation of Isuzu D-Max pick-ups at the plant. The new pick-ups will be available in multiple models and variants and will cater to a wide range of customer segments.

The D-Max V-Cross (4x4) is India’s First Adventure Utility Vehicle. A globally proven off-roader with a capable 4WD, the V-Cross is also a premium 5-seater urban vehicle. This is a firstin-the-segment product in India that for the first time meets the aspirations of India’s adventure seekers.

The D-Max Crew Cab, a 4 door pickup with a cargo deck offers multi-utility capabilities for the business owners who like to drive their own pickups and carry their crew and material with them. The D-Max Single Cab and D-Max Cab-Chassis variant addresses the needs of India’s modern business and commercial vehicle owners.

The bookings for the new generation Isuzu vehicles will soon be started followed by deliveries at Isuzu dealerships all over India.

India is a key market for Isuzu and in near future the company will also launch new products catering to other market segments.

Mahindra launches the all new big Bolero pik-up for 6.30 lakh Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has announced the launch of the Big Bolero Pik-up, which offers superior value proposition to its customers.

The Big Bolero Pik-up has a cargo body length of 9 feet (2765 mm) and payload capacity of 1,500 kgs as well as its stylish looks and comfortable cabin. The Big Bolero Pik-up will retain the core values of the erstwhile Bolero Pik-up and will be priced at Rs. 6.15 lakh (BS-3 ex-showroom Pune) and Rs. 6.30 lakh (BS-4 ex-showroom Pune).

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pick-up segment, Mahindra has been the leader in the market and has launched many industry first products and technologies in the pick-up segment. These include the innovation of flat bed pick-ups, 4WD, CBC, introduction of the first micro hybrid technology, first AC pick-up, first CNG pick-up and a range of models to choose from, in the portfolio. The company gauged the need gap in the market for extra space in cargo and payload and provided the customers with the Big Bolero Pik-up. Designed to cater to the needs of stand

operators, businessmen and traders the Big Bolero Pik-up will be available in 2 variants – offering payload capacities of 1,250 kgs and the industry-first 1,500 kgs. TheBig Bolero Pik-up will be powered by the MDI Engine which has an output of 63hp@ 3200 rpm for BSIII variant and 70hp@ 3200 rpmfor BSIV variant. The Big Bolero Pik-up also boasts of a big ergonomically designed cabin, stylish interiors and power steering as a standard feature across all variants, making it an ideal work companion for customers.

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CV NEWS Lohia Auto unveils Narain e-rickshaw India’s rapidly emerging automobile player Lohia Auto Industries has launched a new series of battery run e-Rickshaw by the name of Narain. The Narain E-Rickshaw is improved and customised vehicles designed for Indian roads and commuting habits. To begin with two models of e-Riksha Narain and Narain LC i.e. passenger and cargo have launched. In later part of the year, there will be more products to be launched under Narain series.

Commenting on the launch of Narain e-rickshaws, Ayush

Lohia, CEO, Lohia Auto Industries said, “Narain is a unique product designed by Indians for India with many additional features to offer a great product. We are already having two models of e-rikshaws by the name of Humrahi and with the addition of Narain in our portfolio, now we have a wide range of electric vehicle to offer” Disclosing the key features of Narain, Lohia said, “An E-Rickshaw is a specialised vehicle not an ordinary cycleRikshaw the way people thinks.

Hence, while we designed Narain,

we have kept in mind every aspect ie Indian Road conditions, climate, riding style and commuting habits etc” Powered by 1,950 watt motor and equipped with higher battery capacity, “Narain” and “Narain Lc” are Eco-Friendly Electric Rickshaws (e-rickshaws) for both passengers and cargo respectively. Bigger wheel base of 3X17 with spokes provides highest ground clearance. The hydraulic suspension ensures the passengers have smooth

and silent riding in all rural, urban, kaccha or pakka roads and streets. The another USP is, this e-Rikshaw works on “Motor with chain drive Mechanism” a technology which used in motorcycles, to ensure durability, long battery and motor life.

Mahindra launches Yuvo tractor Goenka Electric Motors in 30-45 HP range for 5.35 lakh provides E-Rickshaws to BMC Mahindra & Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) has launched Mahindra Yuvo range of tractors in the 30-45 HP category which will be added to the company’s existing range of highly successful 15 – 57 HP tractors.

The Yuvo range comes in five models – 265 DI (32HP), 275 DI (35HP), 415 DI (40HP), 475 DI (42HP) and 575 DI (45HP) respectively. It will be available in 15 states and the prices will start at Rs. 5.35 lakh for 265 DI (32 HP) ex-showroom Chennai.

Built on a new platform with a unique and industry first 12F+3R full constant-mesh gearbox in

the category, Mahindra Yuvo can be used across more than 30 different farming applications. The advanced technology of the Yuvo range helps serve the diverse needs of farmers - from land preparation to harvesting as well as post-harvesting requirements, helps them do more, faster and better.

Goenka Electric Motor Vehicles Pvt. Ltd gave E-Rickshaws to BMC (Bhartiya Micro Credit) under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojna on April 5, 2016. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Yojna which saw a grand parade of 1000 vehicles among which 100 were E-Rickshaws.

Sanjay Goenka, Managing Director, Goenka Electric Motor Vehicles Pvt. Ltd . said, “We have developed a variety of e-rickshaws and electric vehicles, all made in India, based on fiberglass body to enhance high performance and longevity. As a part of this Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojna, we have

given 100 of our E-Rickshaws, Prince, which is the a safe and secure FRP technology, beautifully designed with the stronger than metal body. The e-rickshaws will be financed by Mudra Bank and the owners will have to pay Rs 235 per day to the bank for two years as installment. Being the part of such a social scheme and placed on the front position on the parade among the top brands is a proud moment for us.”

Volvo truck manages to pull 750 tonnes from standstill Volvo Trucks have done it all when it comes to stunts. It is back with yet another mind blowing challenge. In “Volvo Trucks vs 750 Tonnes” a single truck is connected to a 300-metre long monster road train consisting of 40 loaded containers. The mission? To put the new transmission, I-Shift with crawler gears, to the ultimate test.

“For this kind of exceptionally heavy loads custom built trucks are normally used, but here we’re using a Volvo FH16 with a driveline that has come straight from the factory,” says Peter Hardin, Product Manager FM and FMX at Volvo

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Trucks.

The secret weapon is called I-Shift with crawler gears. Equipped with the new gearbox a Volvo FH16 is able to start from standstill with 325 tonnes. Behind the wheel of the truck is none other than renowned strongman and World’s Strongest Man champion Magnus Samuelsson.

“I’ve faced many tough challenges over the years but this pull is my heaviest ever,” he replies.

The challenge took place in Gothenburg, Sweden. Beyond the 750 tonnes the team was caught off-guard by the erratic nature of the Swedish winter.

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NEWS Actia India to unveil latest End Of Line diagnostic solution for vehicles Actia India, a JV between Actia Automotive and DMG Finance & Investments, has recently unveiled its latest End Of Line (EOL) diagnostic solutions, developed for Renault, on their latest Kwid vehicle. This is the first time such a diagnostic solution is implemented in India automotive industry.

In order to achieve this breakthrough, Actia India had to solve the main challenge of proposing a unique software suite combined to a hardware kit able to analyse diagnostic tests made on vehicles, at a cost efficient price. This achievement has been possible thanks to a “jugaad innovation” approach developed in collaboration with Renault, taking into account Renault technological legacy while processing the necessary adjustments and removing the superfluous aspects of the diagnostic. The unique software suite and the hardware kit enable manufacturers to treat diagnostic tests’ results in a simpler manner, which has a significant incidence on their operating costs.

Actia India has strong expectations from the Indian market, as stated by Pascal Perhirin, Business Development Manager, Off Highway Solutions and ex-CEO of Actia India: “India is a highly dynamic market and the key words to enter this market are Innovation, quality and well-priced products. The latest EOL diagnostic delivered to Renault India makes us today capable of any kind of tailored diagnostic solutions, for all types of vehicles: cars, buses, trucks”.

In addition to this project, Actia India has also implemented a full End Of Line diagnostic solutions for Ashok Leyland in India, completed in 2013.

The company can serve any kind of diagnostic requirement in the automotive industry: vehicle manufacturing (End Of line), repairing (VCI, after sales tools) or maintenance operations (test lanes).

Tyrexpo India comes to New Delhi starting June 14, 2016 Singapore based SingEx Exhibitions, a subsidiary of SingEx Holdings which is wholly owned by Singapore’s investment company, Temasek Holdings, will be organising its fourth Tyrexpo India in New Delhi in June 2016. With the show being hosted in New Delhi, this biennial event will now become an annual one. Tyrexpo is a global show that covers 5 cities in 4 countries and now it will also be held in New Delhi from June 14-16, 2016 at the Pragati Maidan exhibition centre. The Tyrexpo is expected to bring together more than 3500 people from 30 different countries and will also have 100 international exhibitors. Motown India magazine is a media partner to Tyrexpo India 2016.

The Tyrexpo India 2016 aims to focus on the profiles of Tyres, Automotive Repair & Maintenance, Service & Smart Solutions and Tyre Sustainability. These in turn will enable trade visitors attending the event to source products and services from a wider range available at one single business oriented location. The show will be targeting companies that deal in sourcing of tyres, tyre repair& maintenance equipment and tyre accessories for purchase.

The Tyrexpo India 2016 will also be hosting a TechTalk seminar. The seminar will be a platform for companies searching for new insights, technologies, challenges and ideas.

TechTalk will bring together industry leaders over a 3 day period to share insights on how to stay at the forefront of the fast evolving tyre industry. The Tyrexpo India 2016 will also provide facilities to those who are involved in the tyre repair trade via a series of demonstrative technical workshops. These workshops will be conducted on a daily basis to improve their skill and expertise, in a bid to bridge the knowledge gap in this industry. The Tyrexpo India 2016 will also have on display solutions for garage and workshop owners, fleet managers, tyre retailers and distributors as well. This platform will enable trade visitors to connect with exhibitors and add value to their business operations.

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Eaton to establish global innovation centre in Pune

(L to R) Eaton’s Nitin Chalke, MD - India and Sudhakar Potukuchi, VP - Technology with Satish Magar and Umesh Magar from Magarpatta Township Development and Construction Company Limited at the EIIC ground-breaking ceremony in Pune Power management company Eaton has announced its decision to establish a global innovation centre in India for which a modern 390,000 sq. ft. facility is being built at Magarpatta City in Pune. The establishment of the new Eaton India Innovation Centre (EIIC) is a strategic programme that is focused on enhancing organisational capabilities by leveraging high-end engineering talent and best-in-class infrastructure.The establishment of the EIIC will create a vertically integrated engineering organisation that will deliver complete product design lifecycle management solutions for Eaton’s global businesses. The incubation centre of the EIIC is operational from April 2016. Sudhakar Potukuchi, vice president – Technology, will head the EIIC. Commenting on the significance of the EIIC, Eaton’s executive vice president & chief technology officer, Ram Ramakrishnan said, “The EIIC will be an integral part of Eaton’s global engineering footprint.

The establishment of this centre is in line with Eaton’s commitment to achieving global technology leadership through its focus on innovation.”

“We believe in helping our customers address their most critical power management challenges. We deliver technologies that help our customers across the globe manage power more efficiently, sustainably and safely in buildings, aircraft, trucks, cars, machinery and businesses,” Ram added.

Highlighting the opportunities that the EIIC brings in for the engineering talent in India, Sudhakar Potukuchi said, “The combination of virtual and physical labs at the EIIC shall provide engineers an opportunity to significantly enhance their engineering experience and capabilities, and thus, deliver greater value to our customers.”

“The EIIC is a reiteration of Eaton’s continued and deep commitment to India. India is not only an important growth market for the company but also a uniquely strategic opportunity to create a distinct competitive edge,” said Nitin Chalke, Managing Director – India, Eaton.

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NEWS JK Tyre completes acquisition of Kesoram Industries tyre unit JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. (JK Tyre) and JK Asia Pacific (S) Pte Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of JK Tyre, have announced completion of acquisition of Cavendish Industries Ltd. (CIL), which houses three tyre business undertakings of Birla Tyres. The plants are located at Laksar (Haridwar) which manufacture a range of tyres, tubes and flaps. With this acquisition, JK Tyre now has 12 tyre plants with nine tyre plants in India and three in Mexico.

The acquisition cost stood at Rs 2,200 crore. CIL will be subsidiary of JK Tyre with majority shareholdings through direct holdings and the balance through its subsidiaries & JK Group companies. The acquisition has been funded by a combination of internal accruals and debt.

With the acquisition of CIL, JK Tyre will have additional capacity of truck & bus radials, an important and high growth segment, where

it is already the market leader. It will also provide JK Tyre entry into the fast growing 2/3 wheeler tyre market. The acquisition is, therefore, strategic, revenue accretive and synergistic with the existing tyre business of JK Tyre, the company claimed.

Commenting on the acquisition, Dr. Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director of JK Tyre said, “with the completion of acquisition of Cavendish Industries Ltd., JK Tyre further consolidates its leadership position in the tyre market, more so in Truck & Bus Radial segment. With its strong Research & Development facilities, strategically located 12 manufacturing plants in India and abroad, JK Tyre is well positioned for a sustainable growth in the years ahead and continue to meet changing needs of its Customers.

JK Group is a leading

Mahindra Intertrade, MSTC Ltd. sign MoU for India’s First Auto Shredding Facility Mahindra Intertrade Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MSTC Ltd. (a Government of India enterprise formerly known as Metal Scrap Trading Corporation Limited) to set up India’s first auto shredding facility. The MoU was signed under the aegis of the Minister of Steel and Mines, Narendra Singh Tomar, the Secretary Steel, Aruna Sundarajan at the occasion while senior management from the Mahindra Group - Zhooben Bhiwandiwala, Managing Partner, Mahindra Partners, Sumit Issar, Managing Director, Mahindra Intertrade Ltd. and Shailendra Krishna Tripathi, Chairman & Managing Director, MSTC Ltd. were also present.

Auto-shredding in India is largely an unorganised activity with vehicles long past their usable life still in use, especially in rural and semi-urban India. Older vehicles are currently dismantled in an unscientific manner, hazardous to the environment. The extent to which the vehicle is recycled is also very minimal, with most vehicular residue making its way into landfills. The proposed facility will be equipped with fully automated end-of-life vehicle recycling equipment and will be India’s first such facility. Intertrade owns and operates the country’s largest network of steel service centres across the Automotive, Power and Home Appliances verticals.

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L to R : Arun Kumar Bajoria Director & President (International Operations), Dr. Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & MD and Vivek Kamra President, India Operations conglomerate in India with business interests in Automotive Tyres, Cement, Paper, V-Belts, Oil Seals, Power Transmission Systems, Auto-components, Hybrid Seeds, Defence electronic systems & software development, and other businesses. The flagship company of the JK Group in the tyre business, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. is amongst

the top three automotive tyre manufacturers in India with presence in the entire range of tyres i.e., Truck & Bus, Passenger Cars, Jeeps, LCVs, SCVs, SUVs, Farm and OTRs. JK’s brands include ‘JK Tyre’, ‘Vikrant’, and ‘Tornel’. JK Tyre is amongst the largest players in tyres in India, and has presence in over 100 countries across the globe.

Hero MotoCorp conducts raids with Delhi police As part of its ongoing initiative to curb the menace of spurious parts, leading two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp has launched stringent action against the manufacturers and traders of spurious parts and counterfeit products. In a series of raid in April 2016, launched under its initiative ‘Fight Fake, Stay Safe’, Hero MotoCorp, jointly with the Economic Offence Wing of Delhi Police, pursuant to orders passed by the Delhi High Court, raided some establishments in the Karol Bagh market in the capital and seized almost 70,000 items of critical replacement parts and counterfeit packaging materials and labels.

Committed to the safety of its valued customers, Hero MotoCorp will further intensify its action against counterfeiters, as the use of spurious parts can lead to severe repercussions in a vehicle, including vehicle failure and triggering a fire.

Original Hero Genuine Parts bear the Unique Parts Identification (UPI) code. Customers can confirm the genuineness of the part by sending UPI code through SMS on 9266171171. The MRP sticker also contains many salient features like ‘Colour shift Ink’, ‘Scratch & See’, HGP logo visibility under UV light etc. The MRP sticker contains Hero Logo in Guilloche Text Pattern.

Hero MotoCorp’s drive against spurious parts manufacturers is an initiative towards ensuring the safety of the vehicle and those riding it, and will also play a huge role in curbing environmental pollution.

This initiative thus safeguards the interests of its customers and ensures that they have access to Hero genuine parts.

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TECHNOLOGY

BASF announces new Lumina Royal and Cinquasia pigments BASF, a company specialising in Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas, will unveil three new globally available pigments during the 2016 American Coatings Show (ACS) at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis from April 12-14.

The new Lumina Royal Dragon Gold EH 0908 is a highly chromatic green gold interference mica pigment that offers the highest lightness and strongest sparkle in styling for golds and greens.

It extends the colour space potential of high chroma shades for architectural, print packaging, plastics, consumer electronics, kitchen and major appliances, sporting goods, cosmetic and personal care packaging, wall coverings and other specialty applications.

“The addition of Dragon Gold to the Lumina Royal line of pigments helps designers achieve highly chromatic colours previously unobtainable,” said Andre Bendo, technical account manager, BASF. “Our customers will be able to formulate new looks of green gold hues with exceptional chromaticity and brilliance,” he added.

Lumina Royal Dragon Gold

joins five previously launched highly chromatic Lumina Royal pigments including Blue, Aqua, Indigo, Copper and Magenta that are being widely adopted.

BASF is also launching two new quinacridone-based Cinquasia Magenta pigments targeted for the automotive, refinish and high end industrial markets. Cinquasia Uniflow Magenta EH 4555 is a highly chromatic, transparent, blue side Pigment Red 202 with 20+ percent higher tint strength than existing pigments. Cinquasia Uniflow Magenta EH 4505 is an even more highly chromatic, yellow side transparent magenta. These next generation pigments allow formulators to achieve highly saturated and chromatic red, violet and blue shades. In addition, both pigments exhibit excellent flow behavior that allow for higher pigment loads in most solventborne and water-borne paint systems.

“Our Cinquasia range already offers the broadest selection of quinacridone magenta pigments in the market,” said Claudia Sierakowski, senior industry manager pigments, automotive,

BASF, adding that “By developing the more blue and yellow side highly chromatic and transparent magenta quinacridones, BASF has once again extended the achievable color space for our formulating customers.”

The Dispersions & Pigments division of BASF develops, produces and markets a range

of high-quality pigments, resins, additives and polymer dispersions worldwide. These raw materials are used in formulations for coatings and paints, printing and packaging products, construction chemicals, adhesives, fiber bondings, plastics, paper as well as for electronic applications such as displays.

Lanxess makes Honda’s FCV “Clarity Fuel Cell” zero emission vehicle lighter Lightweight solution from German specialty chemicals company Lanxess has been featured in FCV (fuel cell vehicle) Clarity Fuel Cell, the latest model of hydrogen electric vehicle from Honda Motor Co. The car was recently introduced in the market.

Using Tepex, continuous- and long-fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites with PA 6 matrix from Lanxess subsidiary BondLaminates, in combination with

Durethan, a PA 6 high-tech plastic grade from Lanxess, Honda has introduced the world-first development of hybrid-moulded rear bumper beam in the model using one-shot moulding technology enabled by Lanxess.

In the development, the materials are uniquely composed in several layers in combination with Tepex dynalite, continuous long glass fibre reinforced thermoplastic composite sheets,

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and Tepex flowcore, random long glass fibre reinforced composite sheets. This combination enables an easy material flow in the moulding process to fill out complicated part geometry, and a greater mechanical strength with a superior characteristic of dynamic energy absorption in such a critical application as a rear bumper beam. Tepex is

a light yet strong state-of-theart composite material made from a thermoplastic matrix and continuous fibre reinforcements such as carbon or glass.

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TECHNOLOGY

Innovative ring catalyst for efficient NOx reduction from Continental International technology company Continental has chosen the 37th Vienna Motor Symposium to present an innovative emissions control solution for downsized turbocharged gasoline engines.

The introduction of Real Driving Emissions legislation will require vehicles with this widely used engine concept to meet strict nitrogen oxide (NOx) limits in all driving situations. This poses a new challenge by demanding efficient NOx reduction across a very broad spectrum of engine operating conditions, and not “just” in the current test cycles.

However, the existing closecoupled catalytic converters of today offer little margin for any further improvements in lambda distribution. On the US front meanwhile, the LEV III SULEV 30 standards stipulate a 70pc reduction in fleet-average nitrogen oxide emissions by 2025.

“In order to meet RDE and SULEV 30 legislation on NOx emissions, a 3-way catalytic converter must achieve a conversion rate close to 100%. That is only possible, if efficient NOx reduction is maintained uniformly in all operating situations,” says Dr. Markus Distelhoff, Executive Vice President Fuel & Exhaust Management Business Unit in Continental‘s Powertrain Division, adding that “The innovative ring catalyst in combination with our LS microstructured metal foil will

play an important role in meeting this requirement.”

NOx Reduction: Leaving Nothing to Chance High-performance 3-way catalytic converters of today already achieve a NOx reduction rate of 99pc. But that still doesn’t go far enough, and a further efficiency hike must be targeted.

For downsized turbocharged gasoline engines, this presents two challenges. Firstly, cylinderto-cylinder variations in exhaust gas composition mean that the fuel-to-air ratio (lambda value) can deviate from the ideal value, adversely affecting NOx conversion. The aim must be to avoid such cylinder influences on exhaust lambda, by flow mixing. However, this is difficult in the case of a close-coupled catalytic converter, because the down pipe to the catalytic converter is not long enough. This is why many new vehicles now feature a second – underfloor – catalyst to convert the remainder of the nitrogen oxide emissions, a solution which comes at the price of additional weight and increased exhaust back pressure.

Secondly, in some operating situations, the catalytic converter’s ability to achieve a consistent and uniform NOx conversion rate can be adversely affected by the turbocharger system. This is because the opening of the turbine bypass valve (wastegate)

Close-coupled annular catalytic converter developed by Continental supports nearcomplete NOx conversion in turbocharged gasoline engines. above a certain engine speed affects the flow distribution, resulting in non-uniform exhaust flow. This can potentially lead to faster local ageing of the catalytic converter and to a deterioration in NOx reduction performance.

Advantages of the Ring Catalyst Continental has developed an innovative solution to address both these challenges: The ring catalyst. An internal pipe running through the core of the ring catalyst and all the way along it provides the necessary additional length to allow better exhaust flow mixing. At the end of this pipe, the gas is redirected through 180°.

Only then does it flow through the catalytically active portion of the catalyst, which surrounds the inner pipe like a sleeve. “This way the annular catalyst extends the

flow path without extending the overall length of the catalyst. This allows the catalyst to be placed close to the engine, so there is no increase in the time required to reach light-off temperature for converting NOx emissions,” says Rolf Brück, Head of Catalysts & Filters Product Line, Fuel & Exhaust Management. “With this design, the swirl effect from the turbocharger wastegate gas actually assists exhaust mixing in the internal pipe.”

The active section of the ring catalyst is wound from Continental’s innovative LS metal substrate. The longitudinal structures in this material generate micro-level turbulence in the exhaust stream, which helps to direct the nitrogen oxides more effectively towards the catalytically coated catalyst wall, where they are converted.

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INTERVIEW WITH

SRI KRISHNAN V

Vice President, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Report: MOTOWN INDIA BUREAU Connected cars which are a result of an integration of smart phones with a vehicle are now becoming a way of life all over the world. How has this trend picked up in India especially among vehicle manufacturers in India? Obviously, the needs and demands in India are much different as compared to those abroad; is RBEI developing a package especially for the Indian market?

The most obvious form of connected cars as we know today stems from the integration of smartphones to the infotainment system of a car. It is only natural that with more than 100 million smartphones and 2.5 million passenger cars sold every year the trend of smartphone integration in the Indian market is set to increase. Bosch has been a pioneer in introducing latest trends in the Indian market. We were the first in India to introduce the basic smartphone integration features like hands free call, contacts download and music streaming almost a decade back. We continue this trend. We introduced the first OE infotainment system with Apple Carplay in Indian market. Bosch ensures that these technologies are adapted to the Indian markets along with the introduction in the European markets as the essential needs in India regarding smartphone integration is not hugely different from the rest of the world. This does not mean that there are no demands that are unique to India.

As new roads are being laid and more townships gets constructed every year, the need for up-to-date maps and POIs (points of interest)

can easily be delivered through connectivity.

The bigger picture of connected cars involves much more than smartphone integration. There are many more use cases like emergency detection and assistance, preventive maintenance through remote diagnosis, software updates over the air and driver assistance functionalities. Bosch views the car as a third living space and a personal assistant. RBEI is working on all these technologies for global market needs in collaboration with the Bosch entities in the respective regions. Of course we develop and customise solutions for Indian market.

At the recently concluded Auto Expo in India, Robert Bosch showcased few innovations in this area.

What were they? What was the public perception about it? Were they able to understand and appreciate the new age technology?

Imagine a single technology that can reduce a vehicle’s fuel consumption, foresee when maintenance is needed, and display everything on the car owner’s smartphone. Bosch has developed a comprehensive connectivity platform solution which can do all that – a solution, moreover, that is tailored to the Indian market. In line with its “in the region-for-the-region” strategy, Bosch presented its Intelligent Transport Management System (iTraMS) at the Bosch’s Technology Exposition in Noida on February 3, 2016. Its features include tracking of vehicle location, condition monitoring, and performance analysis. The flexible new Bosch

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solution works in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and off highway vehicles. iTraMS is not only available in newly produced cars, but also as a retrofit solution.

By making it available for as many vehicles as possible, Bosch is helping to speed up the transition to safer and more ecological driving.

Another outstanding example for local development is Bosch’s “e-Call”, which was developed with contributions by the Bosch India engineering team. It truly resonates with the companies “Invented for life” ethos. Vehicles equipped with the safety system trigger an automated emergency call whenever a crash happens.

Using data-mining techniques, the solution considers variables such as real-time vehicle-, accident, and environment information to estimate the probability of severe injury. This information can be used by emergency service providers to prioritise the type of ambulance service needed to reach an accident location.

Bosch’s mySPIN is a highly appealing smartphone integration

solution that creates a perfect device-vehicle link to ensure safe and reliable in-car use. It allows users to continue using their preferred apps on their iOS or Android smartphones in the usual way, without having to compromise on safety. mySPIN also facilitates continuous access to online music services, social networks, and a wide range of smartphone apps.

What are the various features and functions that can be offered to consumers through this smart phone integration?

These also differ when it comes to cars, trucks and off highway vehicles….can you elaborate?

Smartphone integration brings in seamless digital experience by bringing your favourite smartphone apps to the car enabling the driver and the passengers to stay connected with family and friends at the same time ensuring driving safety. These apps are adapted for safe use while driving – information is reduced to the essential

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INTERVIEW minimum and the user interface is driven using the car’s build in touchscreen and haptic controls.

In addition, connectivity to infrastructure using mobile communication technology opens up a plethora of applications that make driving comfortable and convenient, for example, real-time traffic information and up-to-date information on POIs. The scenario in commercial vehicles is different. On board connectivity control units help to achieve optimised trip plan, fleet utilisation, fuel efficiency, and maintenance costs. The unit can also monitor the driver behaviour which opens up unique business models for the Insurance companies. For example a fleet manager in logistics can monitor and control the temperature inside a refrigerated truck that transport perishable goods. Connected applications in off highway vehicles are primarily related to asset management and preventive maintenance, making sure that expensive assets are made use of in the most efficient way.

In connected cars what are the different hardware parts that come into

play? Does RBEI make the hardware too? If not where do you source it from? Do connected vehicles also involve a major tweaking of the electrical / electronic architecture of a vehicle?

At the basic level, the central component is the infotainment system which is connected to smartphones using short range, wired or wireless technologies like USB or Bluetooth. The smartphone acts as the telecommunication gateway. There is an emerging trend of an exclusive connectivity control unit that has a built-in telecommunication and GPS module. In both cases these units are connected to the vehicles communication network to gather and process information from various other ECUs (Electronic Control Units) and sensors.

Bosch designs the necessary hardware and software in house and manufactures them in Bosch facilities across the world.

The existing vehicle network architecture supports connectivity to achieve basic features. The major evolution of architecture is taking place due to parallel trends like ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) leading to

automated driving. The needs of connectivity is inherently taken care in this transition. This change demands high levels of security over connected infrastructure so that the vehicles are not vulnerable to external threats and the data is well protected.

When it comes to global trends in connected cars, does it differ from region to region? For example a vehicle sold in the US differ in its connected-car offerings as compared to a vehicle available in India?

The trends in connected cars across the world are different primarily with respect to the stages of adoption, nature of usage and culture. Offerings usually depend on ecosystems specific to a market like communication network, traffic and parking management systems. The trend is more towards generic smartphone integration where the in-car unit depends only on the interaction with smartphone and not on the content. As an example, a head unit that supports Apple CarPlay can work with Apple iPhones across the world. Car Play certified devices by Bosch are already

offered in the Indian market.

Although many customised applications are available for smartphone integrated head units in India, services like realtime traffic information, weather information etc. are not as mature here at the moment as it is in the US or Europe, but we see fast changing trends.

Lastly, can you map your role in the Indian Connected Car market? Do give us a brief on your local development skills and progress w.r.t. R&D and engineering?

RBEI as an R&D centre for Bosch works on all the latest technologies related to connected cars for local as well as global markets. We have an exclusive career path for the engineers to grow as technology leaders. Our technology experts are architecting some of the latest products and generating IPs. Our expertise in domains like Smartphone integration, HMI (Human Machine Interface), sensor technologies, video and graphics, Internet of Things and Big Data enables us to develop products for the exciting field of connectivity in automotive.

TOP LEVEL CHANGES IN MOTOWN FRANK SCHLOEDER (41), currently Director Marketing at BMW India has been appointed as acting President of BMW Group India (effective May 1, 2016).

In his new role, Philipp von Sahr (58), will head BMW Niederlassung in Berlin, Germany. During the tenure of Philipp von Sahr as President, BMW Group India successfully stood ground in a fiercely competitive environment and maintained its momentum in the Indian luxury car market, stated a press release of the company.

RAHUL PANSARE (Left)has joined Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) India as the new Head of Marketing while SUSHANT BALSEKAR is the new Head of PR & Corporate Communications.

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SHARAD AGARWAL, previously the Head of Field Forces for Audi India, has now been appointed as the Head of Lamborghini India with immediate effect. As the Head of Lamborghini India, his role is to drive the entire spectrum of activities for Lamborghini in India, overseeing the functions of Sales, Marketing, After Sales and Network Development. Sharad will bring his strategic and strong business understanding to further strengthen Lamborghini’s positioning within the Indian auto industry.

Escorts Ltd., the global Agri Machinery and Construction Equipment manufacturer, has appointed RAVI A MENON as Chief Executive Officer of its Agri Machinery business. Menon takes over from S Sridhar who would now move to head Escorts Construction Equipment (ECE). Sridhar will focus on transforming and building organisational energy at ECE to leverage emerging business opportunities.

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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW PASSENGER VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

(Total Domestic Sales + Exports for the month of March 2016 = 2,23,181 Units)

UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

(Total Domestic Sales + Exports for the month of March 2016 = 95,772 Units) Mahindra & Mahindra(28.88)%

Maruti Suzuki (45.76)%

Maruti Suzuki (28.43)%

Hyundai Motor (18.14)%

Ford (15.65)%

Honda Cars (7.58)%

Hyundai Motor (11.44)%

Nissan Motor (5.58)%

Tata Motors (4.77)%

Volkswagen (5.08)%

Toyota Kirloskar (3.48)%

Renault (4.46)%

Renault (2.62)%

General Motors (3.77)%

Nissan Motor (1.75)%

Tata Motors (3.23)%

General Motors (1.69)%

Ford (2.78)%

OTHERS (1.29)% Force Motors (0.36)% Honda Cars (0.73)% Hindustan Motor Fin (0.13)% Isuzu Motors (0.06)% Skoda Auto (0.01)%

Toyota Kirloskar (2.55)% OTHERS (1.07)% Skoda Auto (0.63)% Fiat India (0.32)% Mahindra & Mahindra (0.12)%

TWO WHEELER MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

(Total Domestic Sales + Exports for the month of March 2016 = 16,41,798 Units)

THREE WHEELERS MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

(Total Domestic Sales + Exports for the month of March 2016 = 72,751 Units)

Hero MotoCorp (36.94)% Honda Motorcycle & Scooter (23.25)% Bajaj Auto (16.10)% India Yamaha Motor (4.23)% Royal Enfield (3.13)% Suzuki Motorcycle (1.79)% OTHERS (0.75)% Mahindra Two Wheeler (0.52)% Piaggio Vehichles (0.14)% H-D Motor (0.07)% India Kawasaki (0.01)% Triumph Motorcycle (0.01)%

LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

(Total Domestic Sales + Exports for the month of March 2016 = 49,251 Units)

Tata Motors (41.28)% Mahindra & Mahindra (38.47)% Force Motors (7.20)% Ashok Leyland (7.04)% VECVs - Eicher (3.71)% SML Isuzu (1.60)% Piaggio Vehicles (0.62)%

Bajaj Auto (56.93)% Piaggio Vehicles (22.38)% TVS Motor Company (8.07)% Mahindra & Mahindra (6.42)% Atul Auto (4.54)% Scooters India (1.33)% Force Motors (0.33)%

MEDIUM & HEAVY COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

(Total Domestic Sales + Exports for the month of March 2016 = 41,157 Units)

Tata Motors (50.89)% Ashok Leyland (32.16)% VECVs - Eicher (11.68)% Mahindra & Mahindra (2.84)% SML Isuzu (2.11)% VECVs - Volvo (0.29)% AMW Motors (0.03)%

As per SIAM data

TVS Motor Company (13.81)%

Isuzu Motors (0.08)%

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