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MARUTI SUZUKI RAID DE HIMALAYA

POLARIS RAIDS IT ALL HONDA CBR 650F

GRACEFUL & POWERFUL FIRST DRIVE

MARUTI SUZUKI BALENO

FIRST DRIVE

NEW FORD FIGO

FIRST RIDE

MAHINDRA MOJO

COVER REPORT : VOLKSWAGEN (PAGES 85 TO 91)

DAS AUTO SCAM

COVER REPORT : 2015 BUSWORLD KORTRIJK (PAGES 73 TO 80)

B2B SECTION Pages 73 - 88

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ctober 2015 was a month of great action. But all that was overshadowed by the news that came in just as we were going to the press. Brijmohan Lall Munjal of Hero Group, the doyen of the Indian automotive industry, passed away. We pulled out two pages from our issue to dedicate them to this man who virtually gave a solid shape to the Indian two wheeler industry. He will be missed not just by his family but by hundreds and thousands whose lives he enriched with the success of his Hero Group.

Coming to the other news, Maruti Suzuki launched its premium hatchback Baleno. This will be the second product that will be rolled out from the Nexa outlets of the company, the first being the S-Cross. The company has priced it at an amazing starting price of less than Rs 5 lakh. The car is bound to do well. We have reviewed the car and are very impressed by it, be it its styling, its performance or its features.

In the world of two wheelers, we got a chance to ride the Mahindra Mojo, a 300cc bike, for more than 400km. We are quite impressed by this motorcycle which has been built with an eye on the matured rider who loves speed, style, comfort and decent performance.

But it was the CBR 650F from Honda that got us all excited. This bike is a pure sport bike with refined performance as its DNA. It’s not one of those intimidating bikes because it can be ridden with ease in normal city traffic and can zip furiously on an absolutely empty track.

Apart from these reviews we have on our cover the great Polaris vehicle which conquered the tough Himalayan terrain in the Maruti Suzuki Raid De Himalaya.

Our senior motorsport correspondent Rahul Kapoor has written an extensive report of this rally.

We also have a special report on tyre performance where our senior correspondent Joshua David Luther tested the EP150 tyres from Bridgestone at their proving grounds in Ayutthaya, Thailand.

In the B2B section we have a detailed report on the recently concluded Busworld show in Sweden.

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Contents B2C SECTION NEWS

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New Datsun Go-cross concept points to possible model expansion

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Japanese armada at Tokyo Motor Show

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Mercedes-Benz India drives in GLE luxury SUV for 58.90 lakh All-new BMW X5 M / BMW X6 M for 1.55 crore / 1.60 crore

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno launched at 4.99 lakh

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BMW ‘Concept Stunt G 310’, is this the BMW-TVS bike?

MOTORSPORT

DR. BRIJMOHAN LALL MUNJAL 1923-2015

COVER REPORT

2015 BUSWORLD EUROPE KORTRIJK

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B2B SECTION NEWS

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Youngster prove mettle in Round 3 of 18th JK Tyre Racing Championship

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Hamilton wins in Austin to seal his 3rd F1 championship title

WHEELZ & ROADZ

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FIRST DRIVE: Ford Figo

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DRIVEN: Isuzu MU-7 AT

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FIRST RIDE: Mahindra Mojo

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FIRST RIDE: Honda CBR 650F

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POLARIS RAIDS IT ALL

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Call for use of galvanized steel in Indian auto industry BMW Financial Services invests 110 crore additional in India Magneti Marelli new robotized gearbox plant inaugurated

CV NEWS

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Mahindra rolls out two new vehicles on all new Supro platform

TECHNOLOGY

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FEATURES & TRAVEL 56 - 65 56

Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 Test Review

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California’s Highway To Fun

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FIRST DRIVE - MARUTI SUZUKI BALENO

BOSCH MAKES URBAN TRAFFIC SAFER FOR PEDESTRIANS

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New Datsun Go-cross concept points to possible model expansion Datsun, the brand that saw a revival barely a year ago, has now globally unveiled a new concept car, the company’s second in just 17 months. The Datsun GO-cross Concept showcases the brand’s vision for possible expansion of the Datsun GO/GO+ family in high growth markets.

It shares the same platform as Datsun GO+ and borrows key iconic design features from that vehicle. Yet it is a significant evolution, and underlines Datsun’s philosophy of continuously offering something new, exciting and innovative.

The reborn Datsun brand is looking at possible expansion in new high growth markets such as Africa, Middle East, South East Asia and beyond. The announcement made during a special event at Nissan Global Headquarters coincided with the first anniversary of the start of sales in South Africa, the fourth of the brand’s initial launch market. The event also highlighted Datsun’s presentation of the story of the brand’s return to international media visiting the Tokyo Motor Show.

Nearly three decades after the name was last used, Datsun’s return was announced in 2012 and its first cars went on sale in India

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in March 2014. Since then, more than 100,000 new Datsun cars have been sold in total in India, Indonesia, Russia and South Africa.

Vincent Cobee, Global Head of Datsun, said: “This is a significant day for Datsun. We have successfully completed the first phase of our return, and feel proud that through our vehicles more than 100,000 customers have been able to make their dream of personal

mobility a reality. In fact, the latest figure of cars sold since Datsun GO was launched in India in March 2014 now stands at 114 000 units.

“Our expansion plans include the continued growth of sales and service networks in our four existing markets, while expanding our offering to three models in India. There, we will launch a totally new model at the beginning of 2016, which will be the first Nissan Motor model based on the new Renault-Nissan Alliance CMF-A architecture”.

“We are also studying further business expansion possibilities in other high-growth markets around the world, including Africa,” said Cobee.

He added: “Whatever happens next, the Datsun core values of ‘Dream, Access and Trust’ will continue to influence the next phase of our brand’s journey.”

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DR. BRIJMOHAN LALL MUNJAL 1923-2015

The Real Hero is No More REPORT BY P. THARYAN

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he real Hero of the Indian auto industry is no more.

Dr.Brijmohan Lall Munjal , the Founder of the diversified Hero Group and a Padma Bhushan recepient, passed away on November 1, 2015. He was 92 years old. Dr. Munjal was also the Chairman Emeritus of Hero MotoCorp. He is survived by his three sons: Suman Kant, Pawan Kant and Sunil Kant.

A visionary of immense calibre, Dr.Munjal built an empire in the Indian twowheeler industry at a time when economic liberalisation were words none had heard of and when red tapism and government apathy towards industrial growth were a way of life in the country. He was not a great orator but when he spoke, he did so from his heart. He spent more time strategising and building his business, rather than rambling away on the daises at various conventions.

While good fortune and luck favoured him in his business life, so did personal tragedies burden him with sorrowful thoughts. Brij,as he was known, was among the four brothers who lived in undivided Punjab in the early 1940s and who went out to carve a niche for themselves in the Indian business landscape. His brothers were Dayanand, Satyanand, and Om. Brij was born in Kamalia in Lalpur district of undivided Punjab. The family was traditionally into vegetable trading from where they moved on to trading in bicycle components.

A few years before 1947 when India

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got its Independence the Munjal family moved to Amritsar from Lahore only to shift their base once again to Ludhiana four years later after Amritsar became a hotbed of political turbulence. When Nehru and his team began their feeble attempt to promote industrialisation in an India bereft of any infrastructure, industry and money, the Munjals grabbed the opportunity to build upon their cycle components business. The Munjals subsequently got into manufacture of cycles. Brij was instrumental in scouting for new opportunities in India and abroad.

Brij travelled to distant lands in Germany and Japan. Om Prakash, the youngest of the four brothers was given the task to set up dealerships across the country.

With foreign know-how their cycle manufacturing business started flourishing.

The first tragedy that hit the family was in 1968 when the eldest brother Dayanand died. Despite the loss of an elder brother, the rest worked hard to build the business stronger. By the 1970s the Hero Cycles business had grown to such a level that it became the largest manufacturers of bicycles in India. Soon thereafter, it also figured in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the largest bicycle manufacturer in the world. A decade or so later, the company diversified into mopeds and later into auto components too. But the mega turn of events happened in the early 1980s when the Hero Group tied up with Honda to manufacture motorcycles in India. There was no looking back for the company despite the fact that the two

companies parted ways in 2011. Hero Honda, after several decades of successful run became Hero MotoCorp. The company continues to be the leader in the Indian two wheeler industry with an annual turnover of around Rs 28,000 crore.

Hero Honda set up its first assembly line in Dharuhera, Haryana. The first 100cc Hero Honda motorcycle came off the assembly line in April 1985 and since then it simply consolidated its No.1 position in the global motorcycle industry. But Raman Kant Munjal, Brijmohan’s elder son who was instrumental in helping his father set up Hero Honda, suddenly died in 1991.

That was yet another personal tragedy to hit the family. In 2015, Brij’s younger brother O.P. Munjal too passed away.

The next in line among his children, Pawan was groomed by Brij to take over the reins of the motorcycle business. But Briji never gave up despite these tragedies and worked hard to grow his business further. In June 2015, Brij stepped down from the position of Chairman of Hero MotoCorp to become Chairman emeritus.

He passed on his baton to Pawan Kant Munjal who is now the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Hero MotoCorp.

Brijmohan Lall Munjal will be terribly missed in the Indian automotive industry.

He was among the few surviving stalwarts in the Indian industry who was instrumental in taking India from a world without wheels to one where motorised wheels have given a meaningful definition to our lives!

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NEWS

TOKYO MOTOR SHOW

Japanese armada at Tokyo Motor Show Report : JOSHUA DAVID LUTHER & RAHUL KAPOOR Honda Clarity - Fuel Cell Vehicle

Honda Wander Stand

Mercedes Vision Tokyo

Nissan IDS Concept

Suzuki Mighty Deck Suzuki Air Triser After the recent Frankfurt Motor Show held barely a month back, it was time for a few Japanese companies to flex their technological muscles at the Tokyo Motor Show. Nissan, Honda, Suzuki, Toyota, Kawasaki, Yamaha and several others showcased a spate of vehicles, both conventional as well as futuristic at the show.

Many of the models were also built with an eye on the Japanese as well as global markets.

HONDA MOTOR COMPANY: On display was the Clarity Fuel Cell, Honda’s new hydrogen

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fuel cell vehicle. Honda also displayed the all-new S660 open-top sports mini-vehicle, the Wander Stand, the Wander Walker, motorcycles, a three-wheel hybrid Neowing and the electric EV-Cub Concept.

KAWASAKI: Kawasaki unveiled both new Supercharger technology and the Rideology strategy which will continue to guide future product development. On display was the Ninja H2 and Ninja H2R. There was also the Concept SC 01 – or “Spirit Charger”.

NISSAN IDS CONCEPT: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. unveiled a concept vehicle that embodies Nissan’s vision of the future of

Yamaha 4 Wheeler autonomous driving and zero emission EVs: the Nissan IDS Concept. Nissan also showcased the Teatro for Dayz.

SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION: The theme for Suzuki’s booth was “Suzuki Next 100”. Suzuki will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2020. Concept cars on display included the Ignis, which gives shape to Suzuki’s foray into the new compact crossover genre; and the Mighty Deck, which offers new kinds of fun in the minicar segment. The company also showcased the Air Triser, a newly conceived three-row compact minivan with a private lounge.

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TOKYO MOTOR SHOW

Honda Neowing

Kawasaki Ninja H2

Toyota FCV Plus

Toyota Kikai

Toyota Prius

Yamaha Spirit Charger Concept YAMAHA: The theme of the Yamaha Motor booth for the 44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015 was “Resonate. The Yamaha Motor Product Orchestra.” The booth displayed a 20-model array of concept and production models, including six world premiere models and one Japan premiere model.

At the Yamaha booth this time, visitors saw Yamaha’s “growing world of personal mobility” unified by the unique Yamaha product development ideal of Jin-Ki Kanno in displays that included electrically power assisted bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, Leaning Multi-Wheelers (LMW), a Recreational

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Toyota SFR Off-highway Vehicle (ROV), an automobile and an autonomous motorcycle-riding humanoid robot that brings together Yamaha’s motorcycle and robotics technology.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION: Toyota presented its vision for the future of mobility at the show where three very different concept cars made their global debuts.

Toyota’s commitment to advanced powertrain technology was represented by three models: the all-new Prius, the Toyota C-HR Concept, a compact hybrid crossover, and the FCV Plus, a fuel cell concept that embodies Toyota’s vision of a hydrogen-based society.

Isuzu Dakar Rally truck Daihatsu D-Base

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NEWS Mercedes-Benz India drives in GLE luxury SUV for 58.90 lakh Leading luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz India has launched the luxury SUV – the GLE, in the country at a starting price of Rs 58.90 lakh (ex showroom Delhi).

The vehicle will be produced locally. The GLE will be available in two variants -- 250d with a 2143 cc diesel engine priced at Rs 58.90 lakh, and 350d which is powered by 2987cc diesel engine priced at Rs 69.90 lakh. The GLE combines the best of on road driving with off-road performance and raises the benchmark for a luxury SUV to the next level. The launch of the GLE further cements MercedesBenz’s strong presence in the fast growing luxury SUV segment in India. The SUV was launched by Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India in New Delhi.

Key exterior design elements comprise an upright radiator trim with centrally positioned Mercedes star and two sculpted louvres. There is an accentuated front bumper with diamond grille and typical SUV chromelook underguard, bonnet with powerdomes and LED daytime running lamps integrated in all new full LED headlamps The strikingly sculpted front wings reinforce the sense of width of the vehicle and add even more dynamism to the SUV. The rear design is accentuated by an exhaust system with tailpipe trim elements, twopiece tail lights with all lighting functions in LED, including brake lights and reversing lights in LED. Luxurious interiors: The GLE features a sporty 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel and the instrument cluster features newly designed pointers and dials for an enhanced sporty look. The seats are designed for a comfort ride for long journeys and optimal lateral support. The carefully selected materials and workmanship are highlight of the GLE’s interiors and spell highquality appeal. The 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine of the GLE 350 d has a displacement of

Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India with GLE 2987 cc produces 258 hp and a maximum torque of 620 Nm. The 2143 cc Inline 4-cylinder diesel engine of the GLE 250 d produces 204 hp of power and a torque of 500 Nm. The engines are mated to a 9G-TRONIC transmission developed in-house by MercedesBenz. It is the world’s first 9-speed automatic transmission in the luxury segment that can be used in conjunction with longitudinally mounted engines. The 9G-TRONIC ensures a sportier, more dynamic driving thanks to more closely spaced gears and multiple downshifts. 9G-TRONIC features automatic transmission with nine forward gears and one reverse gear. It ensures comfortable, fuel efficient driving at low engine speeds. There can also be multiple downshifts for fast sprints if required. The 9G-TRONIC also weighs lesser despite two additional gears.

The Dynamic Select dynamic handling control system of the GLE offers up to five driving modes. The Dynamic Select changes parameters such as the characteristics of engine, transmission, steering and suspension. The five different driving modes are ‘Comfort’, ‘Sport’, ‘Slippery’, ‘Individual’ and ‘Off-road’.

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Chevrolet Trailblazer launched for 26.4 Lakh After announcing an investment of US 1 billion dollars over the next five years, General Motors India has renewed its conquest of the Indian market by launching the new Chevrolet Trailblazer. The SUV will be available in India in CBU form and will cost Rs. 26,40,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). The Trailblazer LTZ (2WD AT) variant will be available for the Indian market and is being imported from Thailand.

In another first, the Trailblazer can now also be booked online through Amazon.in at a cost of Rs. 25,000. The SUV comes with a 2.8 litre turbocharged, in-line 4 cylinder, Diesel engine which

produces 197.3bhp @3600rpm and 500Nm @ 2000rpm. The Trailblazer will go head to head with the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour and Isuzu’s MU7. The Trailblazer has one of the best in class dimensions and ground clearance apart from having the most powerful engine in its segment.

On the safety front the SUV has dual airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), cornering brake control (CBC), hill start assist, hill descent control, traction control, panic brake assist and hydraulic brake assist.

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All-new BMW X5 M / BMW X6 M for 1.55 crore / 1.60 crore The high performance all-new BMW X5 M and the all-new BMW X6 M were launched in Chennai at a price of Rs 1.55 crore and Rs 1.60 crore respectively (ex showroom prices). These vehicles have best of both the worlds an SUV driver requires. The cars have the tough off-roading characteristics of the BMW xDrive and the stunning power delivery of the BMW M range.

The all-new BMW X5 M and the all-new BMW X6 M are available at BMW dealerships across India as CBU (Completely Built-Up).

The M-specific design characteristics visually emphasise

the sporty driving experience. The kidney grille with double slats, large three-part air inlet in the front apron and M twin tailpipes give an impressive look to the vehicles.

The proportions of the all-new BMW X5 M signal massive power and extreme handling abilities while the flowing lines of the all-new BMW X6 M underline its extravagant coupe concept and athleticism.

Inspired by motor racing, the interior follows hallmark BMW driver-oriented design of the cockpit. The new multifunctional M leather steering with integrated aluminium gearshift paddles,

leather-trimmed BMW Individual instrument panel, centre console with knee pads, M–specific gear selector lever, driving dynamics buttons and sill finishers with model lettering are standard offerings that deliver a true feeling of driving on a racetrack. Fine grain Merino leather upholstery with contrasting seams and embossed M logo on the backrests showcase flawless workmanship.

The M TwinPower Turbocharged V8 petrol engine in both the vehicles produces an output of 575 hp and a peak torque of 750 Nm at 2200-5000 rpm. The cars

accelerate from 0-100 km / hr in just 4.2 seconds to a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited).

The new eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic stands out with its exceptional precision and impressive fast-shifting ability.

At any time, in any gear, the transmission collaborates perfectly with the engine enabling it to develop its full power and efficiency. The driver can also take over manual control or gear changes using shift paddles.

Philipp von Sahr, President, BMW Group India

Audi drives in S5 Sportback New BMW M6 Gran Coupé for 62.95 lakh launched 1.71 crore Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, has introduced the Audi S5 Sportback in India.

The Audi S5 Sportback, a fivedoor coupe is the first and only sportback in its segment and is powered by a supercharged 3.0-litre TFSI quattro engine with an output of 333 hp. The Audi S5 Sportback is priced at Rs 62,95,000 ex-showroom Mumbai/ Delhi.

The supercharged 3.0 TFSI quattro engine is a powerful and compact V6 TFSI engine that generates a torque of 440 Nm and delivers an intense driving experience. The highly successful S tronic dual-clutch transmission allows the Audi S5 Sportback to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and reach an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h.

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The new BMW M6 Gran Coupé was launched in the country and the petrol variant is available at an ex-showroom price of Rs 1,71,00,000. The new BMW M6 Gran Coupé is available at BMW dealerships across India as a CBU (Completely Built-Up) unit.

The exterior features signature M design characteristics such as the eye-catching front apron with large air intakes, new Adaptive

LED headlights and M-specific double-bar kidney grille. The M Twin Power Turbo 8-cylinder petrol engine is the crowning glory of the M power units. Its enormous power of 560 hp (412 kW) and 680 Nm is available at all times thanks to the innovative TwinScroll turbocharging concept. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.2 seconds and top speed is 250 km/h.

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NEWS Maruti Suzuki Baleno launched at 4.99 lakh Maruti Suzuki has dropped a bomb in the Indian passenger car segment by announcing a starting price of Rs 4.99 lakh for the premium hatchback. The Baleno comes with both a petrol as well diesel engine option. A CVT (automatic transmission) option is available with the petrol variant.

The car will be sold exclusively through the Nexa outlets of Maruti Suzuki. The car is being offered in both petrol as well as a diesel powertrain. The 1.2 litre petrol VVT

engine and the 1.3 litre DDiS 190 diesel engine are mated to a five speed manual transmission. The petrol model has also an option of an automatic transmission.

This is a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The Baleno is the first car from Maruti Suzuki to have the CVT technology. All other automatics in its portfolio have the AMT or the Automated Manual Transmission.

As standard fitment there are great features like dual airbags,

VVT PETROL MODEL PRICES (RS)

seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters, front disc brakes with Antilock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce

Distribution (EBD).

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SIGMA

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SIGMA

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6,31,000

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8,11,000

Ford launches new updated EcoSport for 6.79 lakh

Fiat launches Abarth versions of Punto & Avventura at 9.95 lakh

Ford India has launched an updated version of their highly successful compact SUV, the EcoSport starting at a price of Rs. 6,79,563/- (ex-showroom Delhi).

With 3 engine options on offer, the Ford has upped the power on the 1.5L TDCI diesel engine with a max 99bhp, the same found on the recently launched Figo and Figo Aspire. Mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox, the fuel economy has also been improved to a 22.27kmpl. The award winning 1.0L EcoBoost engine which produces 125bhp and a fuel economy of 18.88kmpl will now be available with the new Trend+ variant along with the updated 15L TDCI engine as an option.

The 1.5L TI-VCT petrol engine that produces 110bhp, which now

Fiat has launched the Abarth Punto and the Avventura powered by Abarth in India, both priced at Rs. 9.95 lakh exshowroom Delhi.

The 1.4 litre 4 cylinder, T-Jet engine powering both the cars produce 145bhp and 212Nm of torque, specially tuned for India, by Indian engineers from Fiat and Abarth. The cars will be produced in India at the Fiat India production facility at Ranjangaon, Maharashtra. Both the engines will be mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox. Though the Abarth Punto gets uprated performance suspension and a lower ride height, the Avventura powered by Abarth remains stock in every mechanical way barring the T-Jet engine. Both cars also get dual front airbags.

Abarth Punto gives a fuel efficiency of 16.3kmpl and this the hot hatch does 0-100kmph in 8.8 seconds.

Avventura Powered by Abarth, just like the Punto gets the 16�

Scorpion Allow Wheels, powered by Abarth badges on the sides and the 145bhp, 1.4 litre t-Jet engine from Abarth which develops 17.1kmpl of fuel economy while still doing 0-100kmph in 9.9seconds. Just like the Punto, the Avventura does get disc brakes all around with ABS.

also does duty in the Figo and the Aspire with the 6 speed dual clutch automatic transmission and has a fuel economy of 15.85kmpl. In the EcoSport, the same engine also comes with the 5 speed manual transmission. With the updated engines Ford has also made some slight changes to the exterior of the car. The new EcoSport now comes with automatic headlamps, signature light guide, Daytime Running lights, electro-chroming mirrors that deflect beams of vehicles behind, rain sensing wipers, and another extra exterior colour option (Golden Bronze) in addition to the 7 existing ones (Mars Red, Diamond White, Panther Black, Kinetic Blue, Moondust Silver, Chill Metallic and Smoke Grey).

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BMW ‘Concept Stunt G 310’, is this the BMW-TVS bike?

BMW Motorrad recently revealed the ‘Concept Stunt G 310’ at a bike show in a Brazil. According to unconfirmed sources, it could be the preview of the 300 cc bike that the company will be manufacturing with Indian two wheeler company TVS. Codenamed the K3, the concept bike has an uncanny resemblance to some of the spy shots of the motorcycle planned by this collaboration. BMW is expected to produce several models based on the K3 platform.

The BMW-TVS partnership will be producing motorcycles in the range of sub-500cc. While the bikes will be branded TVS in India, it would be sold abroad under the BMW brand name.

Four-time World and European stunt riding champion, Chris Pfeiffer, contributed to the realisation of the BMW Concept Stunt 310. “Stunt riding is a demanding and multi-faceted sport. Ideally you need a compact, agile bike which is also stable and robust at the same time. You

have to achieve the ideal balance between aggressiveness and control”, explains Pfeiffer.

The BMW Concept Stunt G 310 combines all these qualities and makes clear at first sight: the newly developed 1-cylinder engine allows for very compact proportions thanks to its innovative concept. The special feature is the cylinder which is inclined towards the rear and the cylinder head which is rotated by 180 degrees. This permits optimum placement of the engine in the motorcycle and a short wheelbase in spite of the long swinging arm thereby making the motorcycle very agile. The low-slung front and the raised tail section promise fast and nimble changes of direction as well as dynamic riding. By

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shifting the intake area towards the front while also moving the exhaust system towards the rear it was possible to place the rear silencer in an upright standing position underneath the seat between engine and spring strut. In this way the silencer is optimally protected and does not limit the stunt rider’s freedom of movement. Even though you may hardly see it, you will not overhear it.

A special highlight on the BMW

Concept Stunt G 310 is the “stunt tail” which was specifically developed by BMW Motorrad and which has not been seen in this shape on a stunt bike. It is milled from solid aluminium and features an opening in the centre, which offers the stunt rider a hold for his foot. Together with the non-slip seat, the aluminium component also ensures a stable seating position when riding thanks to its shape.

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NEWS Mahindra launches 300cc Mojo for 158000 In what could be termed as the biggest surprise of the season, Mahindra Two Wheelers Limited has priced the 300cc Mojo for Rs 158000 (ex showroom Delhi). This is an introductory price and the price is valid for all bookings till this Diwali (November 11, 2015). The Mojo comes equipped with a Liquid cooled, 4 stroke, Si engine, one cylinder, DOHC, 295cc engine which produces 27 bhp and a peak torque of 30Nm. TheDouble Over Head Camshaft engine has low friction piston and rings, advanced EFI (Electronic Fuel Ignition), iridium spark plug, resonator fitted intake system and twin exhausts. The motorcycle uses a twin tube frame with high torsional rigidity, inverted front fork with rigid triple clamp mounting and high pressure gas charged offset rear mono-shox with separator floating piston, largest 320mm radially mounted front disc brakes and Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tyres. These features are enhanced with a 21 litre fuel tank, the largest in its class, to ensure it can cover longer distances on road effortlessly. Turn to page no 48 to read the review of the Mahindra Mojo.

Bajaj Auto unveils new range of Avenger motorcycles at `75,000 onward Bajaj Auto has launched the new Avenger range - The Avenger 220 Cruise, 220 Street & 150 Street. The new Avenger 220 Cruise retains the classic cruiser comfort and looks.

The all new Avenger Street range is designed for easy city riding. The Avenger Street 150 has been introduced to bring the genuine cruiser experience to the large set of emerging 150cc users.The Avenger range will be manufactured at the motorcycle plant at Chakan near Pune.

The Adventure Cruise 220, Street 220 both will

be priced at Rs 84,000/- and Street 150 at Rs. 75,000/- (all Ex-Showroom Delhi).

The Avenger 220 is powered by the 220 cc DTSi engine and delivers 18.8 bhp and excellent low to mid-range grunt with torque of 17.5Nm. The bikes come with an oil cooler to help this hi-performance engine maintain engine oil temperature and viscosity irrespective of external riding conditions. The Avenger 150 Street engine is a 150 cc DTSi, which has been completely revised for this

TVS StaR City+ Special Gold Edition 2015 for 48,934 Riding on the success of TVS StaR City+, TVS Motor Company announced the launch of its‘Special Gold Edition 2015 TVS StaR City+’ motorcycle. The Special Gold Edition TVS StaR City+ is priced at Rs. 48,934/- ex-Delhi and is currently available at all TVS showrooms across the country. The launch coincides with the completion of one year of the highly successful TVS StaR City+. The variant will come with several additional new elements that enhance the superiority of the motorcycle. The most significant feature would be the first-time introduction of white and gold colour combination which complements the motorcycle’s modern styling, superior 110cc engine performance and exciting new features.

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bike: it delivers 14.30 bhp of power and a torque of 12.5 Nm which is enhanced at low rpms.The Avenger 220 Cruise comes with a liberal dose of chrome highlights thanks to a new radiator, redesigned side grabs, stylized silencer and an all new handlebar. It carries multiple style enhancements and cues which add to its stunning international classic cruiser look. The Avenger 220 Cruise comes with comfortable padded backrest and an optional windshield for easy cruising on highways.

New Hero Splendor PRO for 46850 Hero MotoCorp Ltd has introduced the new Splendor PRO for Rs 46850. This launch comes immediately after the recent launches of two new scooters. The new Splendor PRO comes with youthful new design and bold styling.

The Splendor PRO comes with a trusted and reliable air-cooled 4 Stroke Single Cylinder APDV engine. The engine delivers maximum power of 8.36 Ps @ 8000 rpm and maximum torque of 8.05 N-m @ 5000 rpm.

The four speed gearbox, adjustable rear suspension and 18-inch wheels provide a smooth and comfortable ride, true to the bike’s character.

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NEWS

Two revised 2016 models of iconic Kawasaki ZZR1400 Kawasaki has globally taken the iconic ZZR1400 to the next level with two revised 2016 models featuring upgrades that help the machine keep its legendary power and character, whilst complying to Euro4 regulations. Globally renowned as the reference machine for high mileage performance motorcycling, the ZZR1400 and ZZR1400 Performance Sport models have been refined even further, via a host of engine and chassis modifications.

Key to the ZZR1400 legend is its class leading power and torque characteristics, giving the machine wide versatility, from relaxed everyday riding to hypersport thrills. Utilising new settings in the ECU and a revised evaporative and exhaust system, the bike meets the latest Euro4 emission regulations without any drop in the power figures of this 1,441cc

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machine – 200PS. Ensuring the fast rising speed and rpm readings stay in focus, a new instrument cluster features high-visibility dials and LCD displays using a dot-pattern background, plus black/white interchangeable displays for easy reading in both day and night time.

The already high-spec Performance Sport model receives further upgrades which would not look out of place on the World Superbike winning Ninja ZX-10R. Most obvious are the new Brembo M50 monobloc brake calipers, which combined with a Brembo radial-pump master cylinder and stainless steel brake lines, supply ultimate stopping power. The model also features an Öhlins TTX39 rear shock absorber with settings unique to the ZZR1400, plus Akrapovic silencers; a partnership forged from Kawasaki’s all-conquering World Superbike effort.

The new ZZR1400 models stay loyal to the machine’s substantial fan base, whilst taking the ZZR riding experience a step further.

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motorsport Youngsters prove mettle in Round 3 of 18th JK Tyre Racing Championship Youngsters proved their mettle in Round 3 of the 18th JK Tyre Racing Championship held at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida. The 5.13km BIC put to test the driving skills and race-craft of the young drivers. The final day on Sunday included 2 races each of JK Racing India Series and JK TyreVW Vento Cup and a race each of Formula LGB 4 and JK Super Bike Cup. In the JK Racing India Series featuring the JK FB02 cars powered by BMW Bike engines, Vishnu Prasad was back to leading the pack, despite starting on the fifth position. Akhil Rabindra and Ananth Shanmugam who started from the pole position at number one and two faced tough competition from the drivers behind them. Vishnu Prasad had a mixed day on Day 1 with a third place finish in the FLGB 4 category and a second place in the JK Racing India Series. He was very focused and in the very first opportunity moved up the ladder. International guest driver, Constantino Perroni was given ten seconds penalty for jump starting and despite trying really hard, he could just manage a sixth place finish. The surprise element was Karthik Tharani who made his way from the seventh place upto the second place.

Ananth Shanmugham who had won the race the previous day had to settle in for a third place.

The last day of the race in the JK Racing India Series category started with a reverse grid and Constantino led the pack from start to finish and recorded his first win of the season. Constantino, Ananth and Krishnaraj Mahadik raced bumper to bumper till the ninth lap. Ananth kept his second place intact despite tough competition from Krishnaraj. Vishnu Prasad followed closely and fought hard with Krishnaraj for the third place and eventually in the last lap Vishnu managed to overtake Krishna and

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took the chequered flag in the third place. At the end of ten laps, it was Constantino, Ananth and Vishnu taking the first, second and third place respectively.

In the Formula LGB 4, Rohit Khanna from Delhi representing Team Dark Don Racing made sure he made up for his loss of Day 1. Starting from the third place, Rohit had his eyes for the podium. However, in the very first lap he fell behind one position but immediately in the second lap overtook two racers and thereafter for the next six laps lead lap after lap. He ensured that throughout the race he does not make any mistake that would have cost him his first place finish. Krishnaraj Mahadik who is also driving in the JK FB02 class made correct moves and after an intense battle with Sudarshana Rao he finished second in the race.

Vishnu Prasad starting from tenth place forged ahead and at the end of eight laps managed to take the third step on the podium.

Delhi boy Karminder Singh drove flawlessly to win the first race of the day and was back in contention in the JK Tyre-Volkswagen Vento Cup

Vivek Kamra, President JK Tyre with Vishnu Prasad, winner of JK Racing India Series (Race 1 ) 2015. The fight was between the three title contenders-Karminder, Anindith Reddy and Ishaan Dodhiwala and the trio fought till the end to make it first to the chequered flag. The second race of the Vento Cup, Anindith Reddy had a clean race and at the end of 10 laps he took the chequered flag followed by Ishaan and Sailesh who took the second and third step on the podium respectively.

The JK Super Bike Cup witnessed over 30 riders line up the grid. In its second year, this category has received a huge

response from the audiences. Due of an accident the race had to be restarted. Delhi boy Bhupinder Singh finished first on his Yamaha R1, closing in second place was Simran Jeet again from Delhi on his Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R and Manmeet Singh from Ghaziabad finished third on his BMW S1000.

As Round 3 came to an end, the drivers will now get a month’s time to gear up for the last and final round of the 18th JK Tyre Racing Championship which will return to Buddh International Circuit on November 28-29, 2015.

Cougar Motorsport 6th edition of The Desert Dash begins December 1 The uber rich in India and elsewhere have once again a reason to smile and strap up for an adventure filled time in their cars. India’s first luxury self-drive organisers, Cougar Motorsport Pvt. Ltd, are back with the sixth edition of their desert safari – The Desert Dash. Designed as a self-drive expedition for business owners and corporate executives owning SUVs and premium cars, The Desert Dash 2015 is India’s most luxurious road trip through awe-inspiring sand dunes and across royal palaces of Rajasthan. This experience of a lifetime will start on December 1 with cocktails and dinner at the Taj Jai Mahal Palace in Jaipur. So if you are rich and you have a valid driving license recognised in India, you can register to participate in The Desert Dash 2015. Any four wheeled vehicle, with either 2WD or 4WD can be driven.

Participation slots are limited; the charges for participation for Indian Nationals are Rs 100,000/- per head, inclusive of Service Tax. The single room supplement payable in case a participant does not want accommodation on a twin sharing basis will be Rs 25,000/-.

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MOTORSPORT Hamilton wins in Austin to seal his 3rd F1 championship title 2 were drenched in the wet.

Similarly on Saturday, Qualifying had to be postponed to Sunday before the race as conditions were undrivable.

When the weather relatively cleared on Sunday, Rosberg stood on pole for the race ahead of Hamilton and Vettel.

Rosberg had lost the lead as Hamilton aggressively eased him aside in the first corner, but retaken it from Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo during the pit stops on the 19th lap and held it through various virtual and real safety car interventions until the 48th lap.

On lap 49 of 56, Hamilton found his way ahead of team mate

Rosberg as he slid wide into turn 12 to take the lead. Hamilton sealed the victory and championship only seconds ahead of the finish line where Rosberg who was 2.8 seconds behind Hamilton, came across the line only 0.5 seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel who was the only man who could have denied the Brit his championship this weekend if the German had finished ahead.

Hamilton made history after his title claim when he became the 2nd British driver after Jackie Stewart to claim 3 titles and

becoming the first ever British driver to have successfully defended his title. The 3rd championship crown also brings Hamilton level with Ayrton Senna, his childhood hero.

Pictures courtesy: Daimler

By winning the 2015 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Lewis Hamilton has created history in Formula One. With 3 races still left on the calendar, Hamilton has sealed the 2015 Driver’s World Championship at the Circuit of the Americas by finishing ahead of his Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel.

At a hurricane of a weekend in Austin, quite literally hit by Hurricane Patricia left the track in pools of water on Friday and Saturday. Free Practice 1 and

Leonardo DiCaprio gets his green act more serious in ePrix Award-winning actor and global environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio will chair the newlycreated Formula E Sustainability Committee. This body will focus on Formula E’s contributions to promoting the mass use of electric vehicles, focusing particularly on urban mobility. The long term imprint of Formula E on the cities where it races, in both infrastructure and education terms, will be also a focus point of the committee.

The list of committee members include: Chairman: Leonardo

DiCaprio, Members: Mike Fries, CEO of Liberty Global, Boris Collardi, CEO of Julius Bar Bank, Ken Allen, CEO of DHL Express, Paul Jacobs, Chairman. Qualcomm, Nicolas Huss, CEO VISA Europe, Jean-Dominique Senard, CEO Michelin, Jean Claude Biver, CEO TAG Heuer, Simon Freer, Chairman FEH and Alejandro Agag, CEO Formula E Holdings As a forum for major global corporations who are all linked by a common concern for

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sustainability, the committee will drive a greater level of social responsibility in how they do

business. The committee will meet to exchange ideas on how to tackle some of the world’s most pressing environmental issues.

DiCaprio will be joined on the committee by the CEOs of the Championship Partners and Shareholders, as well as Alejandro Agag, CEO of Formula E Holdings.

The primary goal of Formula E – the FIA global electric racing championship – is to promote electric vehicles with the purpose of changing the perception of electric cars and to promote new technologies for cleaner mobility.

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MOTORSPORT FIA FORMULA E CHAMPIONSHIP

Pictures courtesy: FIA Formula E

It’s a podium for Mahindra racing!

The second season of the FIA Formula E Championship could not have started on a better note for Mahindra Racing as its team driver Nick Heidfeld scored their first ever Formula E podium, finishing third in a tight battle on the streets of Beijing.

Mahindra’s new M2Electro Formula E car made a strong start to the 2015/16 season with Nick Heidfeld and Bruno Senna qualifying P3 and P7 respectively and finishing P3 & P13.

Mahindra Racing is one of only ten teams – and the only Indian team – to compete in the FIA Formula E Championship.

The race was won by Renault e.dams’ Sebastien Buemi who made the perfect start to his FIA Formula E Championship campaign at the Beijing ePrix.

He also recorded the fastest lap (1m39.993s) in the race. But it was also a bittersweet weekend for the French squad, which was forced to retire Nico Prost’s car after a rear wing failure.

Swiss-born Buemi then enjoyed a practically perfect race by claiming fastest lap en route to his and the team’s first

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victory of the new season. Prost, meanwhile, struggled off the line, losing his second position to Mahindra’s Nick Heidfeld before Lucas di Grassi (ABT Schaeffler Audi) also nipped past. The trio battled throughout the first half of the race while Buemi extended his lead.

It was the halfway point of the race that would prove vital for the Frenchman as a flawless pit-stop from the squad helped him re-gain third from Heidfeld.

However, his luck would soon run out when Race Control deemed his car unsafe to continue as a result of a rear wing failure.

Buemi meanwhile went on to take the chequered flag and a first win of the season by 11 seconds from runner-up di Grassi and Heidfeld, who completed the podium. The victory helped Buemi score a maximum 30 points. He therefore heads to Round 2 as championship leader, while Renault e.dams also top the teams’ standing Buemi admitted he didn’t make the best of starts, but he fended off the fast-starting Mahindra of Nick Heidfeld

into the first corner to hold the lead. From there on after he dominated the race.

His ability to stretch his lead was stymied twice by the intervention of the Full Course Yellow. This caution system was making its Formula E debut and was given a thumbs up by the drivers.

Meanwhile, Dilbagh Gill, Team Principal of Mahindra Racing Formula E Team said: “I don’t quite have the words to describe what the first podium means to the team and to Mahindra. The performance of both cars in qualifying and Nick’s final result (the fastest team behind Renault) shows that the approach we took to developing the M2Electro powertrain was the right one.”

Nick Heidfeld said: “I want to thank the team for providing me with a car that can achieve a result like this. I can be a demanding driver and as a team we pushed hard to get this result. We will build on this achievement, refine the car and I believe the M2Electro can continue to race at the front of the grid. I had to work hard

to defend on the final laps as other cars were putting pressure on me from behind but I’m glad that our race strategy left me with enough energy to keep them behind me right to the chequered flag.”

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MOTORSPORT

S I R A L O P RAIDS IT ALL POOR

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...Spirits were lifted, Morale were destroyed, Tyres were blown, Axles were broken, Shoulders were dislocated, Tears were shed, Dust was unsettled, Mountains were conquered, Valleys took breaths away, Heroes were crowned and the Brave were rewarded.

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MOTORSPORT

Suresh Rana & Parminder Thakur in their Suzuki Grand Vitara rally car competing in Xtreme 4X4 SS 2

The year 2015 saw the 17TH EDITION of the rally take place where a total of 167 entries were recorded. Forty-one four wheeled vehicles and 45 motorcycles took on the gruesome XTREME category and 50 cars started the ADVENTURE TRAIL while 31 motorcycles entries were recorded for the MOTO QUAD ALPINE course.

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ome of the toughest off-road races and rallies of the world like the Dakar, Baja 1000 and the Rain Forest Challenge have a common thread that binds them together. They push man and machine beyond the limit. There is

one more equally challenging and tough rally that can find a place in this hallowed club of brute events.

It is the Indian cross country motor rally--the Maruti Suzuki Raid de Himalaya (or in legend considered quite simply as “The Raid”).

The Raid, the highest altitude rally in the world, is believed to be one of the toughest rallies.

And this year there were surprises plenty as All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) maker Polaris dethroned the long time champion Suresh Rana to grab the coveted first place. Rana is a nine-time champion of the Raid, yet he lost this time. He knew the terrain like the back of his hand. But Polaris’s Raj Singh Rathore tore through competition

and emerged a clear winner.

During the course of the 6-day rally, spirits were lifted, morale were destroyed, tyres were blown, axles were broken, shoulders were dislocated, tears were shed, dust was unsettled, mountains were conquered, valleys took breaths away, heroes were crowned and the brave were rewarded.

LEG 1 PETERHOF - MANALI IN Shimla Leg 1 start

Daslog SS1 Start

Chamola SS1 Finish

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SS2 Start

Behna SS2 Finish

Chimni SS3 Start

Khanag SS3 Finish

Manali Leg 2 Finish

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MOTORSPORT place.

The year 2015 saw the 17th edition of the rally take place where a total of 167 entries were recorded. Fortyone four-wheeled vehicles and 45 motorcycles took on the gruesome Xtreme category and 50 cars started the Adventure Trail while 31 motorcycles entries were recorded for the Moto Quad Alpine course.

The Xtreme and the Adventure TSD categories were split in two segments each --the Xtreme 4x4 for 4 wheelers and the Moto Quad Xtreme for 2 wheelers. Similarly the TSD category was split into Adventure Trail and Moto Quad Alpine. All 167 teams and riders had a journey of approximately 2200kms of harsh yet breathtakingly picturesque Himalayan terrain which kept climbing gradually as the stages progressed. The lowest altitude was 6,460 feet above sea level in Dalhousie. It went up all the way to 14,114 feet in Umba La which the competitors had to conquer not once but twice on

When the final times were recorded, scrutinised, and revealed, Rathore and Amber Udasi were crowned the 2015 Champions of the Raid de Himalaya. They were closely followed by Tsering Lhakpa and Venu Ramesh Kumar in 2nd place.

Suresh Rana and Parminder Thakur had to settle for the 3rd

this journey. This year instead of the regular route through Leh, the organisers Himalayan Motorsport of the Raid had planned a route through Ladakh’s Zanskar Valley handpicking each and every inhospitable terrain they could find to make life difficult for all the competitors.

The basic route day by day in a nutshell can be explained by a start point from Leg 1: Shimla (HP) – Leg 2: Manali (HP) – Leg 3: Dalhousie (HP) – Leg 4: Srinagar (J&K) – Leg 5: Rangdum (J&K) – Padum (J&K) - Rangdum – Leg 6: Srinagar (J&K). Six days consisting of 6 legs were divided into 14 Special Stages where the Xtreme category cars and bikes would be competing in addition to the transport checkpoints.

THE FRONTLINE From day 1, the battle at the front in the Xtreme category was warm and was heating up stage by stage. Suresh Rana/Parminder Thakur in their No. 2 Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara were battling it out with Raj Singh Rathore/Amber Udasi in the No. 5 Polaris RZR 1000 Turbo for the top spot on the daily table.

After the first leg which included SS1, SS2, and SS3, Rana/Thakur were leading by around 1 min 56 seconds over Rathore/Udasi. On Leg 2, SS4 and SS5 were forced to be cancelled due to technical difficulties therefore SS6 was the sole Special Stage to be the competitive stage for the leg. On this stage Rathore/Udasi closed in the gap by finishing just 15 seconds ahead of Rana/Thakur but overall, the former team was still in the lead, but only just.

Leg 3 where the start point was from Dalhousie and finish was in

Srinagar, the leg had 2 Special stages, SS7 and SS8. Rana/ Thakur found some much needed breathing room finishing 2 mins 28 seconds ahead of Rathore/Udasi.

On the fourth day, Rathore/ Udasi closed in even further clocking in a time of 1:35:07 on SS9 & SS10, just under 4 mins of Rana/Thakur’s time of 1:38:58. By Leg 5, the stage from Rangdum - Padum - Thang is where it all went south for Rana/Thakur. At some point in SS11/12, Rana/ Thakur rolled their Vitara and damaged their entire right side of the car. This led Rathore/Udasi to capitalise on the Manali man and his navigator in addition to Tsering Lhakpa/Venu Ramesh Kumar in the No. 16 Polaris RZR XP4 1000 to get ahead of Rana/Thakur. On this leg, Rana/Thankur lost 22 mins due to the crash and literally handed the rally to Team Polaris and sealed his own fate.

On Leg 6, the final leg from Rangdum to Srinagar, through Parkhachik –Sankhoo – Umba La – Drass (the second coldest inhabited place in the world), Lhakpa/Kumar found a whole minute on Rathore/Udasi and 5 mins 30 seconds (approx.) over Rana/Thakur in the penultimate and conclusive SS13 and SS14.

While Lhakpa/Kumar clocked in a time of 1:51:30, Rathore/Udasi checked in at 1:52:30 and Rana/ Thakur with their damaged Vitara clocked a time of 1:57:04, 7 seconds behind 4th place overall finishing team of Harpreet S Bawa/ Virender Kashyap in the No. 7 Maruti Suzuki Gypsy.

Rathore/Udasi finished with a lead of 16 mins and 2 seconds over Lhakpa/Kumar and 26 mins and 54 seconds in total over Rana/ Thakur.

LEG 2 MANALI - DALHOUSI MANALI LEG 2 START Kandi Pass

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Katindi SS6 Start

Jatingri SS6 Finish

DALHOUSIE LEG 2 END

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MOTORSPORT MOTO QUAD XTREME DOMINATION In the Moto Quad Xtreme category, the battle here was close but No. 206, Arvind K.P. finished ahead of every rider just half a minute to a few seconds over No. 201 Natraj R and No 203 Ashish Saurabh Moudghil. The top three positions remained identical through the course of the event as Arvind K.P. displayed his prowess which can only be described by the word “Lunacy”. Riding fearlessly, jumping, pulling off wheelies and stoppies in the middle of competitive stage that comes from his Motocross background, Arvind dominated the rally from day 1 to take his first crown of the Moto Quad Xtreme champion, of

Maruti Suzuki Raid de Himalaya on his TVS Sherco RTR 450 with a lead of 17 mins and 7 seconds.

Last year’s Moto Quad Xtreme champion, Natraj R failed to defend his title as he was continuously out performed daily by Arvind. Natraj settled for 2nd place overall while 5 time Moto Quad Extreme champion, Ashish Saurabh Moudghil

Arvind KP winner of Moto Quad Xtreme on his TVS Sherco RTR 450

LEG 3 DALHOUSIE - SRINAGAR DALHOUSIE LEG 3 START

Sanghini SS7 Start

Padri

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Bhaderwah SS7 Finish

Chatroo SS8 Start

Sinthan Pass SS8 Finish

SRINAGAR LEG 3 FINISH

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MOTORSPORT finished 3rd overall.

THE DARK SIDE It is understood the world over that motorsport is dangerous. Attending and competing, both have their own risks and everyone present at the rally was fully aware and took the responsibilities and the risks upon themselves entirely.

There have been many crashes over the years in the raid, and the 17th edition wasn’t left out as the bright Yellow No. 9 Gypsy of Samrat Yadav/Gaurav Angra battling in the Xtreme category on Day3, from Dalhousie – Srinagar in a transport stage lost control of the vehicle and had a massive crash that left both the driver and the navigator to be air lifted by helicopter for medical aid. Not much has been revealed of their current condition but it is confirmed that both driver and navigator are stable and recovering in hospital. Motown India team hope and wish a speedy recovery to Samrat and Gaurav and hope to see both back fastened firmly back in their seats and

competing soon.

On the Moto Quad Alpine course the following day, we found the KTM Duke of No. 269 Abrar Bin Ayub, lying on the road with him next to the motorcycle. Though Ayub was unhurt physically but the brave rider was in tears for not being able to complete the stage, therefore leaving him out of contention to even complete the rally. Thankfully when the rider lost control of his motorcycle, no serious damage was done.

HONORABLE MENTIONS Though she never managed to finish the entire Alpine course of the rally, No. 281 Shiana Virdi, a 17 year old female rider was the youngest competitor in the Raid this year. As it was her first time, it is a mandatory rule of the competition that you cannot compete in the Xtreme category without prior experience in the Adventure/Alpine course first. Despite her experience with off road riding and motocross with much more powerful machines, her choice for the Alpine course was a Mahindra

17 year old Shiana Virdi was the youngest competitor of the year.

Rodeo Uzo 125. During leg 3 from Dalhousie – Srinagar, Virdi lost her way at one point on the stage which led her to lose valuable time and unfortunately out of the competition.

The no. 09 Gypsy of Samrat Yadav and Gaurav Angra which suffered a massive crash in a non-competitive stage on Leg 3

LEG 4 SRINAGAR - RANGDUM SRINAGAR LEG 4 START Zoji La

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Drass SS9 Start

Umba La SS9 Finish

Panikher SS10 Start

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MOTORSPORT Team Polaris who took the team trophy had one hell of a ride. With two of their cars finishing 1st and 2nd, another pokey little 3rd car of the team managed to finish the rally. No. 30 Polaris RZR 1000 Turbo driven by Lowis Siangshai and navigator Sonam Wangchuk, a pair of 23 year olds rallying for the first time ever finished 9th overall despite suffering a blown tyre on the very final SS, the duo from

Shilong crawled their car to the finish line refusing to give up till the very end.

Another honorable mention goes to the organisers, Himalayan Motorsport for creating, handling and organising the entire event that went on without a hitch and Maruti Suzuki for helping in supporting such an amazing event.

A team that deserves a lot credit is the Text100 team of Kumar

‘Ashu’ Ashutosh and Prathmesh Navalkar for managing 40 people from the media, dealing with our daily tantrums, waking us up at 2 in the morning and making sure all of us were happy. Seriously hats off to you guys for doing such a great job, and mostly dealing with our tantrums.

Apart from teams that organised the entire event, none of them probably work as hard as the

20 strong cab drivers who were responsible for the Media. With 12 drivers remaining in convoy by the end of the rally as some media personnel only endured the rally till mid way, the remainder of the cab drivers drove selflessly and tirelessly through the day and night with minimal amount of sleep. The media convoy drivers deserve a round of applause and high praise, they conquered the Raid as much

When 14000 feat above sea level is not enough!

LEG 5 RANGDUM - PADUM - RANGDUM RANGDUM : LEG 5 START SS11 Start

RANGDUM : LEG 5 END SS12 Finish

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Thang SS11 Finish

Padum

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Tsering Lhakpa and Venu Ramesh Kumar’s Polaris RZR XP4 1000 or maybe even more than we all did.

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When everything came to a 1 5 RAJ SINGH RATHORE conclusion in Srinagar and the results were out, it became clear 2 16 TSERING LHAKPA that out of the 167 teams and 3 2 SURESH RANA riders that started back in Shimla, only 73 in total finished the rally.

4 7 HARPREET S BAWA The Moto Quad Xtreme saw 45 5 17 ASHWINI RANA starts and 20 finishes, Xtreme 4x4 saw 41 starts and only 14 finishes, the Adventure trail had 50 cars at the starting line but only 27 managed to finish and finally the Moto Quad Alpine course that witnessed 31 entries, only 12 managed to finish.

When the final times were recorded, scrutinised, and revealed, Raj Singh Rathore & Amber Udasi were crowned the 2015 Champions of Raid de Himalaya. Closely followed by Tsering Lhakpa & Venu Ramesh Kumar in 2nd place overall ahead of Suresh Rana & Parminder Thakur who had to settle for 3rd place. The overall standings for each category are as follows:Corn-ering shot of a Triumph Tiger Explorer

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TOTAL TIME (H:M:S)

AMBER UDASI

10:40:56

VENU RAMESH KUMAR

10:56:58

PARMINDER THAKUR

11:07:50

VIRENDER KASHYAP

11:33:24

NITISH SHARMA

12:18:02

Drass SS14 Finish

Sankhoo SS14 Start

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206

ARVIND K.P

10:40:56

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NATRAJ R

10:56:58

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203

ASHISH SAURABH MOUDGHIL

11:07:50

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11:33:24

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12:18:02 ...and across the line

The Manali Man SURESH RANA (3RD OVERALL)

DRIVER OF NO.2 MARUTI SUZUKI GRAND VITARA What kind of background do you have in rallies and how have you reached to the level that you are today? How did Suresh Rana end up becoming the most popular homegrown rally driver nationally?

Since 2001, I have been participating in this rally. It all started off as a hobby. I just happened to stumble upon it and eventually I started to pursue it professionally. The Raid was the first rally I ever did back in 2001.

For the first 4 years, I only used to do the Raid, then eventually I started to participate in more rallies. That helped in gathering more and more experience by helping me understand and figure out how to adapt to different driving styles of different terrains like the mountains of the Raid, or the desert of Desert Storm. I have won the raid 9 times and this year

What is the difference between both cars and how has the change affected you?

The cars aren’t very different to drive when compared to each other. Both are 4x4s but the Gypsy is much lighter. So I’ve had to change my driving style a little to adapt how the Vitara behaves to certain inputs in certain situations.

Raid, you know this terrain like the back of your hand.

How was the 2015th edition for you?

This year was also very good for me. I stood 1st overall in the Xtreme category.

Because of the Moto Quad category, technically they [Team Polaris] don’t stand in the overall top spot. There are some issues we are facing. Hope we get some clarity on that soon.

You’re a 9 time champion of the

What are you looking forward to

was also a good year for me. I will keep on pushing and giving my best for years to come.

Since when have you had support from Maruti Suzuki? And what were you driving before?

I have Maruti Suzuki backing me now for the past three years. I used to drive a Gypsy back then and now I am rallying with a Grand Vitara.

next? And how are you going to prepare yourself for it?

My next target is Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm which is next year in the summer. I will start my preparations for that soon.

This year was also very good for me. I stood 1st overall in the Xtreme category. Because of the Moto Quad category, technically they [Team Polaris] don’t stand in the overall top spot. There are some issues we are facing. Hope we get some clarity on that soon.

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Done it all, Won it All!!!

RAJ SINGH RATHORE (OVERALL WINNER - TEAM POLARIS) DRIVER OF NO 5 POLARIS RZR 1000 TURBO You have been doing this rally for quite a while now, and you have finally officially won it. How does that make you feel to be in the Raid Hall of Fame?

Actually, I had also won last year.

But because of some issues I faced with one of my tyres I finished overall 4th. I came into the rally with a target of victory and nothing else and zeroed in on the Polaris RZR 1000 Turbo for my choice of weapon and I was 100pc confident that I would win this year. I didn’t

even push myself, I feel I only gave it my 70pc. I took the victory very easily with a 27 min lead over the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Last year you were driving the Polaris RZR XP900, this year you have this beast, the RZR 1000 Turbo. How different are the two to drive?

There is a big difference between the two. With the 1000, we have 18 inches of suspension travel.

The 900 only has 84bhp, while

the 1000 produces over 144bhp.

Approximately, its twice the power.

I was speaking to Suresh Rana, and he wasn’t very happy as he feels your cars should be in a separate category. What do you have to say about that?

Why?..... Winning is winning. You are driving your vehicle, I’m driving my vehicle. Categories don’t matter. What matters is overall.

This year you won this rally

overall, and you won in category in RFC. So 2015 has been a really good year for you I presume. What are your future prospects in more rallies for next year?

According to me Polaris is the future of motorsport in the country.

I will prepare myself for desert storm which is up next summer and the next year for RFC, I will be coming with the High lifted 1000 turbo and I’m confident that I will win.

Winning is winning. You are driving your vehicle, I’m driving my vehicle. Categories don’t matter. What matters is overall.

Representing...

Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh

TSERING LHAKPA (2ND OVERALL) & LOWIS SIANGSHAI (9TH OVERALL)

Lhakpa, you finished 2nd overall driving the Polaris XP4 1000, how does the car feel to drive?

Tsering Lhakpa : It’s like a battle tank. It’s really great for this event. For a long raid cross country rally like this, there is nothing like the Polaris. Like I said it’s like a battle tank. It will drive over anything. A little disadvantage on tarmac, it’s just that it tends to tip over sometimes due to the speed that we carry in the corners. But on the rough surface it makes up lost ground brilliantly.

You’ve done this rally before and this is your first time in the Polaris doing this event. How

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was it?

TL : I’ve done this rally before in different cars and this being the first time in a Polaris, I’m so happy that I got a podium finish.

Any plans for your future?

You plan to continue rallying like this? What is your next target?

TL : I’m really grateful to Polaris for giving me this opportunity. Now I think our main target is to conquer Desert Storm this coming summer.

L-R: Raj Singh Rathore, Venu Ramesh Kumar, Sonam Wangchuk, Amber Udasi, Lowis Siangshai and Tsering Lhakpa of Team Polaris with the winning Polaris RZR 1000 Turbo

Lowis, you are only 23 years old and you completed this rally,

and you finished in the top 10, that must feel great?

Lowis : The rally was wonderful and the car is just too powerful.

It’s my first time, I’ve never done a rally in my life. And it’s my first time in a Polaris so it’s just wonderful. It was really easy.

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FIRST DRIVE MARUTI SUZUKI BALENO

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aruti Suzuki products have always been synonymous with one expression, “Kitna Deti hein?” It means, “How much does the vehicle give in terms of fuel average?”

The reason for this is obvious. Maruti Suzuki has always been making vehicles for the masses and the masses have only this question to ask. To hell with the features, to hell with the looks, to hell with the drive and handling and to hell with everybody else, because if you are buying a Maruti Suzuki product all you are looking at is its fuel average. At Maruti Suzuki everything else is taken for granted.... the build, the quality, the availability of spare parts and the easy maintenance.

Things changed when Maruti Suzuki decided to start a new Nexa set of showrooms. This showroom was not meant for the aam admis (common people) of the country. Only premium vehicles are to be sold through these Nexa outlets and the

first one to plonk itself there was the S-Cross. The S-Cross is premium when it comes to features, road handling and driving ease, but when it comes to styling it’s a bit on the “wanting” side.

Then the name of Baleno was announced. It’s a name many of us have heard and experienced.

Maruti did have a Baleno sedan a long while ago but that was discontinued. It was a good car but a product which the aam admi did not appreciate a lot. Now comes the new avatar of the Baleno and everything seems to have brightened. The car had a global launch at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.

This means, the car is going to be a global player and India is one of the markets for this car. The Baleno will be exported to over 100 countries and it has been launched in India first. So much for the importance of the Indian market and this premium hatch!

On the looks front, it’s appetizingly awesome.

The design is fresh, smart and absolutely stunning.

By Maruti’s standards, it’s a major leap forward.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine & Transmission PETROL / AT : VVT 1.2 L (1197cc) 4 cylinder DOHC petrol engine / 5-speed Manual / CVT (Automatic)

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Power & Torque 83bhp@6000 rpm 115Nm@4000

Fuel Efficiency 21.4kmpl

Tyres Front 185/65 R15 Rear 195/55 R16

Price 4,99,000 (ex-showroom Delhi)

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Engine & Transmission DIESEL : 1.3L (1248cc) DDiS 190 4 cylinder DOHC diesel engine(Automatic) / 5-speed Manual

Power & Torque 74bhp@4000rpm 190Nm@2000rpm

The design of the Baleno is based on a concept that is termed “Liquid Flow”. Does that ring a bell? Of course, Maruti’s closest competitor Hyundai has a design concept known as “Fluidic Design” for its cars. This is “Liquid Flow” and it’s equally compelling.

The design of the Baleno is extremely refreshing, whether it is the exterior or the interior. The curving lines, the bold shoulders and the overall flowing design of the Baleno give it a very dynamic and energetic look and feel. Premium-ness comes naturally to this car. The car is being offered in both petrol as well as a diesel powertrain. The 1.2 litre petrol VVT engine and the 1.3 litre DDiS 190diesel engine are mated to a five speed manual transmission. The petrol model has also an option of an automatic transmission. This is a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The

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Fuel Tank Capacity 27.39kmpl

Baleno is the first car from Maruti Suzuki to have the CVT technology. All other automatics in its portfolio have the AMT or the Automated Manual Transmission.

I got to drive all the three variants. Each of them impressed me. The CVT, I presume is for those interested in safe and easy driving. It does not have the bull power like the others in terms of driving. The CVT eases your acceleration but gives you tremendous comfort while driving in thick of traffic.

Coming to features, this area is another high point of the car. Like its exterior design, the interior features are quite impressive.

But before that, each of the petrol and diesel models comes in four trim levels- Sigma (base model), Delta, Zeta and Alpha. The Delta variant has an option of a CVT. The interiors are uncomplicated

Tyres Front 185/65 R15 Rear 195/55 R16

Price 6,16,000 (ex-showroom Delhi)

with a premium black shade with silver ornamentation. The dashboard is clutter free and its looks are enhanced by the multiinformation speedometer display. The 4.2 inches colour TFT displays information like clock, average speed, the engine’s torque and power, fuel efficiency, etc. Then there is the SmartPlay Infotainment system with a 7-inch touch screen display that accommodates what is known as an Apple CarPlay system.

Now with Apple iphones selling like real apples in the apple season, this industryfirst offering is amazing. It is basically an interface that allows the occupant to use his or her iphone through the car’s in-built display. One can get directions, make calls, send and receive messages, listen to music and audio books etc. The system can also be connected to smartphones using MirrorLink.

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There are also slots for USB and SD cards, thereby ensuring that entertainment is not compromised in this car.

The car is also packed with the usual, yet useful features like audio controls, tilt and telescopic steering, keyless push start/ stop, reverse parking camera and voice recognition etc. Obviously a lot of these features are there as you move up the value chain in terms of higher trim levels. Once seated you become aware of the space that has been created for your comfort. There is ample shoulder room and a lot of leg room. The boot space is incredible with 339 litre of storage. As for other storage space for your bottles and other knick knacks, there is plenty of it built all along the doors as well as the central armrest.

Coming to the exteriors, the Baleno has been built on an all new generation platform which is lighter and stronger, almost 100kg lighter and 10pc stronger than the existing one in this category. Apart from the stylish exterior with energetic and aerodynamic design, the car comes with 16 inches alloy wheels (for the top trim levels), UV cut glasses for the window panes that block out harmful ultra violet rays,

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high intensity discharge projector headlamps with DRLs, “Follow me Home” headlights, stainless steel door scalps and chrome door handles, blacked out A, B and C pillars and a roof spoiler.

Safety too has been given a lot of priority in this car. With this new generation platform, one can be rest assured of better strength, rigidity, crash performance and NVH. Built on Suzuki’s Total Effective Control Technology (TECT), the Baleno comes with crumple zones which absorb energy in the event of an impact, while the body frame disperses the impact energy away from the cabin. As standard fitment there are great features like dual airbags, seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters, front disc brakes with Antilock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD).

The driving experience too was very satisfying. With both the petrol as well as the diesel powertrains, I could experience the right power and torque as we drove along straight and winding roads. The acceleration is good and at higher speeds, the vehicle stability too is remarkable. The NVH levels have been perfectly fine tuned because despite

the potholes and bad roads, the quiet cabin conditions were impressive. When it comes to the CVT, it may feel a tad slow on the take but then CVTs are supposed to work that way, providing a jerk free acceleration and a smooth ride. As it automatically shifts gears and moves ahead, the car picks up speed with considerable ease. If you are looking at very zippy rides then the petrol and diesel manual mates are good. But if you are looking for a more hard core city driving through a maze of traffic every day of your life, then it’s definitely an automatic for you. The car feels well planted on the road even at high speeds and the steering is adequately responsive and does not snatch away the fun of steering, despite it being an electric assisted one. As for the sharp corners and turns and even the potholes, the car handles smartly and the McPhersons and torsion beams balance things well. With ABS and EBD being a standard feature, one can be assured of good and effective braking. Every which way, the Baleno is bound to impress you and could perhaps be the game changer for Maruti Suzuki when it comes to premium vehicles. MI

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few years ago, Ford gave us a small hatch back based on the Fiesta Classic platform and I thought it was brilliant, so much that my family and I actually bought one. Having some of its roots from America, it likes to binge on fuel, even Ford admits the fuel economy of the petrol or the diesel wasn’t the best and after a while, with the competition introducing newer cars over the course with updated engines, it was down on power as well.

Now however, there is a new Mr. Cool.

Ford has launched an all new Figo hatchback in India. While the previous one was only manufactured in India and exported to South Africa and Mexico, the New Figo is actually all new from the ground up. Internationally it’s called the Ford Ka. But in India, Ford decided to go with a much loved and well established name plate.

Designers at Ford need to be applauded for the job they did with the styling of the car.

Some might say that the grille is a lot like an Aston Martin, and I’m sure they are tired of hearing about it. But compared to the Cygnet small car Aston Martin came out with, the Figo is gold. I think it’s the best looking hatchback money can buy right now in the Indian market, but I also feel the rear is a bit under styled. They could have gone a bit more aggressive with the chisel at the back.

The interior has been changed completely from the old one as well. The cabin is laid out identical to the Figo Aspire. While the Aspire gets a dual black and beige interior, the hatchback gets a more laid back all black interior. But instead of the dust attractive piano black finish accents, the hatch back gets, an OCD friendly, grey coloured plastic

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accents on the dash and steering wheel.

The door handles and gear stick console get the same treatment. While leather upholstery is available on the Aspire, the new Figo settles for beautifully stitched soft fabric upholstery over the supportive seats.

At the rear, it’s much of the same story, you get pretty comfortable rear seats with ample head room, and knee room where three regular people can easily fit. While the old Figo lacked interior storage space, the new one has so much of it that you might just run out of things to put in them. There is ample room in the door pockets, under the climate control system, and cup holders and cubby holes along the centre console between the front seats. Apart from the top Titanium+ variants, all other variants get a MyDock mobile phone cradle on top of the centre console that can charge and house a Smartphone and act as a semi sat-nav / infotainment system connected by Bluetooth, USB or an Auxiliary cable. While the Titanium + variant don’t get the MyDock, you do get Ford SYNC with AppLink.

For safety measures, Ford took a bold step with the Aspire by providing front dual airbags as standard and 6 airbags in the top variants, the hatch back does get the same treatment of 6 airbags in total on top trim but as standard only a driver airbag is available.

Across the chassis and the structure of the car, Ford says most of it is high strength steel and opening and closing the door you do feel they didn’t take any shortcuts as the door feels thick and chunky.

Just like the Aspire, the Figo aslo gets the same powertrain family. A 1.2 litre petrol engine, a 1.5 litre diesel both mated to 5 speed manual gear boxes and a 1.5 litre petrol engine with a dual clutch automatic

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SPECIFICATIONS

Engine & Transmission PETROL / AT : 1.5L TIVCT 4 cylinder 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission

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Power & Torque 110bhp 136Nm

Fuel Efficiency 17kmpl

Tyres 175/65 R14

Price 6,91,000/(ex-showroom Delhi)

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SPECIFICATIONS

Engine & Transmission DIESEL : 1.5L TDCI 4 cylinder 5-speed Manual

Power & Torque 99bhp 215Nm

Fuel Efficiency 25.83kmpl

1.5L TI-VCT (AUTOMATIC)

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1.5L TDCI

transmission. For this drive, we drove the 1.5 litre petrol automatic and the 1.5 litre diesel powered cars.

We drove the automatic petrol version first. The 1.5 litre 4 cylinder turbo charged engine produces 110bhp and 136Nm of torque. Mated to the 6-speed DCT gearbox the engine is extremely smooth and so are the gear changes. In ‘D’ the car is ideal for city conditions while keeping a check on fuel consumption. But with 110bhp on board, it’s not as fast as it sounds. Set the gearbox in ‘S’ and everything livens up, shifts are quicker and acceleration is improved. You can also shift gears yourself with the help of a +/- buttons on the gear lever. The regular sequential system would have been better

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and a lot more satisfying, but it’s more focused on city conditions than winning races. Ford has other cars to do that. And hence with the automatic gearbox, the Figo has a certified 17kmpl fuel economy.

Replacing the 1.4L duratorq engine from the old Figo, the new 1.5L TDCI engine is a peach. With almost a 100bhp at its disposal and 215Nm of torque, this engine inches this little ford into semi hot hatch territory, just 4bhp less than the Polo GT TDI and it does one better by being a full lakh cheaper than the German.

To drive, we found the diesel the best option in the Aspire, and the same with the hatchback. With the turbo kicking in at just 1500rpm, you get instant acceleration in any gear, at any time, at any rpm. There is no sluggishness in the power delivery. The 5 speed manual gearbox is a bit clunky at first but over time you get accustomed to its nature. I can recall my gear box was just like that when it was new in the old one and now I think it’s one of the

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best gearboxes with its short shift throws. It’s not clunky, nor is it just buttery making it less responsive to the tough and feel. It’s in the middle between clunky and perfection, just where it’s supposed to be. The clutch seems to be really well weighted.

One of the best characteristics of Ford is their stability. We found a good stretch of empty road in a controlled environment for the test and were able to max out both cars and test them right on the limit. While the Automatic Petrol managed to clock around 190kmph, the diesel maxed out at 180kmph. Both cars just sat on the limit with no hesitation, glitch, or anything falling apart.

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The Figo’s stability on the limit is staggering.

Even the engine felt comfortable sitting at the top.

The ride is good, the steering is well balanced, the top variant gets lots of safety features, it looks good and the standard petrol version is the most powerful engine in its segment and the diesel too has more power that you would know what to do with.

So from my evaluation, the Figo is a proper contender in the competition and with such competitive pricing and Ford completely rectifying their after sales service and bringing down the costs, it is definitely worth the offer… and then some. MI

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DRIVEN ISUZU MU-7 AUTOMATIC PREMIUM

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verybody loves to drive off-road, the British, the Indians, the Americans, the Russians, the Malaysians and even the Japanese. But these days, most SUVs that boast of mighty off-road abilities are seldom taken off road because the owners are wary about damaging them as they are just so expensive to buy and maintain.

But a group of Japanese hardy men who call themselves Isuzu have a big giant SUV called the MU-7. It is a full blown truck with giant tyres with an extremely high ground clearance and enough power to keep you moving in anything and everything. We drove the MU-7 last year and we thought it was pretty good for its size. Now however, Isuzu has added some new bits to it and thrown in a 5-speed CVT automatic transmission in as well. We had to have a go at it and see what’s what.

From the outside, the car remains untouched. At the front you get the same aggressive multi toothed chrome plated grille and the angry sharp edged bumper. The massive 16 inch wheels remain the same, and the rear is exactly identical. The changes are on the inside.

The new MU-7 Automatic gets dual tone interiors (beige and black), with an updated infotainment system with navigation system and the 4 spoke old fashioned steering wheel has been replaced with a more modern 3 spoke steering wheel with audio controls for easy access. The standard car needed a volume knob for the infotainment system because the buttons of the touch screen system were way too small. With the controls now on the steering wheel, Isuzu has taken out 2 birds with 1 stone.

Mechanically the car remains sound in exclusion to the gearbox. The very

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine & Transmission PETROL / AT : 3.0L 4 cylinder i-TEQ VGS Turbo Diesel 5 speed Automatic CVT

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Power & Torque 161bhp 333Nm

Fuel Efficiency 12.8kmpl

Tyres 245/70 R16

Price 23,90,000/(ex-showroom Delhi)

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same 3.0L 4 cylinder i-TEQ VGS Turbo Diesel engine that does duty on the manual also powers the automatic version producing 161bhp and 333Nm of torque with a fuel economy of 12.8kmpl. The car is relatively economical for its size and spec. The Automatic transmission is really smooth though above 3000rpm, the noise from the engine is quite significant in the cabin. The MU-7 unfortunately isn’t available as a full blown 4x4, it only has to deal with a 4x2 rear wheel drive. The 4X4 will only be missed when the vehicle is taken to extreme off-road terrains but because of its huge tyres and more than adequate torque, it can easily get its way out of any rough situation. In the city, the automatic comes very handy and one forgets the fact that he is driving a giant vehicle with the ease of a small Maruti car!

But just to test out the ability of the car, we did take it a little bit off road just to see how it feels and test out the suspension. On road or even off, the suspension is brilliant and the ride is quite comfortable even over the rough stuff. With only rear wheel propulsion, the car performed pretty well on our test off road. The ground clearance of the SUV was really high therefore uneven cross axle dips didn’t hinder the car at all. It just waded itself through. Even the automatic transmission worked extremely well off road.

Mechanically, the car MU-7 ticks all the boxes for its abilities on the road and off the road, but there are some things in the SUV that could have been improved. The interior floor I felt was a tad too high which leaves even the front passengers to sit with their knees high and though the leather upholstery is plush and comfortable, the stitching could have been improved. The third row seats are almost touching the ground but then the leg room is ample in all three rows of seats.

Folding away the 3rd row of seats also massively increases the boot space of the car. The last time around we managed to fit an entire full sized bicycle in the back with room to spare.

So if you are looking for a tough rugged beast that transforms itself to the road and then again when the tarmac disappears, (which is very often in India) the Isuzu MU-7 will do the job brilliantly. Compared to the prices of some of the SUVs that are with the competitors, this one is quite decently priced. MI

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FIRST RIDE MAHINDRA MOJO

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ave you ever cooked a dish in your life? Have you served it to a handful of people? What’s been the reaction? “Ooh it’s too hot...could have been less chilly”, “A bit more salt could have done wonders”, “It’s actually awesome”, “Wow, I have never tasted one like this before, really yummy”, “Kind of good, but...” Now imagine making a brand new motorcycle for the enfants terribles of the country! You are bound to get a lot of reactions, some good, some not so good and maybe some extremely gratifying.

Now let’s turn our attention to the new Mahindra Mojo. It’s a 300cc bike and it’s going into a segment where it’s only meant for the young. It’s a segment where the likes of KTM Duke’s are ruling the roost and the likes of TVS and BMW are going to bring in their 300cc bikes.

At Mahindra Two Wheelers, a lot of care had to be taken make this bike. After having ridden the bike for almost 400km on almost all kinds of terrains and also in some very dry and wet conditions in a single day, I have formed a very definite opinion--That the Mojo is a bike that offers the best of several worlds. It’s a commuter’s dream, it’s a racer’s toy, it’s a style statement, it’s got a cruiser gene and it’s definitely a young man’s pride. That it’s also got a Mahindra DNA is like the icing on the cake.

The first impression I got when I saw the Mahindra Mojo was that it has been smartly designed. After riding it for a very long distance, I came to the conclusion that it was very wisely made too. This motorcycle may not appeal to some of the boys who want to race all night long and drag the law enforcers out of their beds. It’s basically designed and made for those who want a bit of the fast and the furious with loads of comfort and safety. Thus the Mojo offers a very comfortable seating position for the rider, right amount of power and

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Engine & Transmission Liquid cooled, 4 stroke, Si engine, one cylinder, DOHC, 295cc Constant mesh 6-speed

Fuel Tank Capacity

Power & Torque 27bhp@8000 rpm 30 Nm @ 5500rpm

21 litres

Tyres Front: 110/70 ZR17 M/ C54W Rear: 150/60 ZR17 M/C 66W (Pirelli Diablo II Tubeless radial tyres)

Price 1,58,000 (ex-showroom Delhi)

torque in its 300cc engine, extremely dependable brakes and a fabulous set of tyres from Pirelli. The gentle roar from the engine only adds to bike’s finer points.

The motorcycle will come in three different colour options: Red, black and white. We got the black coloured bike for the road test and it looked attractive with its golden coloured twin tube exposed frame, the golden coloured upside down forks, and the twin pod headlamps.

The lamps have an 8mm eyebrow styled DRLs (daylight running lights) which give it an aggressive look from the front. As for the fuel, it’s got a muscular design, very chiselled and large that holds 21 litres of fuel.

The digital console looks good and at night with its coloured dials in soft blue tone, it looks even more impressive. Apart from what the odometer and speedometer offer, this also records the highest speed achieved. The rear looks equally attractive with its stylised LED tail lights. The 12 LED lights glow bright without consuming major power. The twin exhausts, one each on either side add to the attractiveness of the bike.

Now coming to the ride and performance, the Mahindra Mojo is a powerhouse with loads of practicality. Right from the electronic ignition to the strong suspension and comfortable seats, the bike offers a good amount of ease while riding. Yes, the handles could have been positioned a lot more aggressively to give it a race bike feel, but that would have made long

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distance rides a tad uncomfortable. It is here where practicality has stepped in and the Mahindras have got in the right styling.

With the Mojo I did achieve a max speed of 145 kmph on the straight. For the bike to have raced that fast hauling my bulky body was a very commendable feat. I know I could have gone faster and perhaps crossed the 150kmph speed mark but that would have further hurt my law abiding personality. After all I was riding on the national highway in Karnataka and this was no autobahn of Germany.

Speed limits on our roads are never ever beyond 100kmph. But the striking outcome of this juvenile act was that the bike proved its stability and its rock solid road grip. The bike was as steady as the Rock of Gibraltar at very high speeds.

As for the handling during high speed turns and corners, the bike braced itself rather well and this can be attributed a lot to the tubeless radial Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tyres and the outstanding suspension. Even on wet roads, the tyres had a good grip. On the one hand while the bike accelerated rather fast and smooth, on the other hand, it braked too with great ease. The disc brakes bring the bike to a halt without throwing the rider off his seat.

Now if I were to sum up on my final impressions of the Mahindra Mojo, I would say that this bike is a natural buy for those wanting to move up the cc ladder. Those with adequate experience riding the 100 cc and 150cc bikes will feel a lot confident buying the Mojo. Even though the bike offers speed and aggression, it offers its best in the most comforting manner.

This combination of subtle aggression coupled with race track features could have only been created by a company that knows extremely well the true Indian landscape. At Mahindra, that’s a way of life! MI

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FIRST RIDE

HONDA CBR 650F

GRACEFUL &

POWERFUL Report: P.THARYAN / Photography: MOTOWN INDIA

The HONDA CBR 650F may not be an overtly designed and dressed up motorcycle, but its subtle imagery is what could appeal to an entire generation of level headed riders. As HONDA has so rightly said, the Wild Doesn’t Always Scream, but when the need so arises, it does scream and tells the world it’s no pushover.

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hen you see one of the television programmes shot by the guys at National Geographic, you realise how majestic and supreme some of the animals from the cat family are--the way they sprint, the way they pounce on their prey and the way they carry themselves in the thick of the jungle.

Honestly speaking, there’s no artificial make up on them and no retakes for the cameramen in the animal kingdom. It’s just brute power and grace that define these animals. That’s what the Honda CBR 650F is all about- Grace and Power. The Wild Doesn’t Always Scream, says Honda and these words truly reflects the ethos of this 650cc motorcycle.

Let me explain that a little more clearly.

It’s not a bike for someone who is out there

who is in the habit of yelling out, “Look at me, Look at me....See how my bike looks, see how my bike roars...” This bike is for mature riders, those who are interested in enjoying a ride in its true essence. It’s a bike for those who are matured in the insides of their cerebral structure and are very graceful riders. In short, it’s a bike for the real rider.

Now for those who have not grown out of their half pants, they may as well go and climb a tree or fly a kite! And I am bloody well serious about what I am saying.

The Honda CBR 650F does not blow its own trumpet. The sound from the underbelly, almost tucked away exhaust is kind of filtered and only begins to pick up scream intensity when you tug at the throttle. As the engine revs up and the rpm dashes to upwards of 8000 figure you can hear the sound from the exhaust beginning to gently scream out as if to prove that it’s

got the power to outpace anything on the roads. It’s then you also realise the true potential of the inline four cylinder engine and you begin to have respect for its ability to mix petrol and air in the right proportion.

You simply explode in ecstasy!

The Honda CBR 650F is brought into India in Semi Knocked Down kit. It’s almost like a CBU form. I am sure the vehicle has been taxed heavily and that has resulted in an ex showroom price of Rs 7.3 lakh. I feel that that this price is quite reasonable, especially when one realises what the bike has to offer in terms of looks, ride quality, seat comfort, engine refinement and pace.

Yes there is competition plenty from the likes of Kawasakis, Triumphs and Benellis, but the CBR in-line four has its own distinct advantages.

The Honda CBR 650F motorcycle has a sporty and subtly aggressive look about it.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine & Transmission Liquid Cooled Inline Four Cylinder DOHC, 648.72cc / 6-speed

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Power & Torque 85.2bhp@11000 rpm 62.9Nm @ 8000 rpm

Fuel Tank Capacity 17.3 litres

Tyres Front: 5 Spoke Aluminium Cast 120/7017 (Tubeless) Rear: 5 Spoke Aluminium Cast 180/5517 (Tubeless)

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As the engine revs up and the rpm dashes to upwards of 8000 figure you can hear the sound from the exhaust beginning to gently scream out as if to prove that it’s got the power to outpace anything on the roads. It’s then you also realise the true potential of the inline four cylinder engine and you begin to have respect for its ability to mix petrol and air in the right proportion. You simply explode in ecstasy!

The almost ‘V’ shaped headlight embedded in a raked fairing gives a very conservative look.

The front shape begins to taper as it reaches the windshield. This design is so effective when it comes to riding at high speeds. The rider can crouch, almost hugging on the chiselled fuel tank with ample thigh grip and support on either side of the tank. The LED tail lamp along with the meaty looking swingarm and the massive Dunlop tubeless rear tyre give the motorcycle a masculine look from the rear.

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comfort for the rider.

The motorcycle console has two separate counters. One shows all about rpm and the speed in digital format, while the other shows the time, fuel indicator, average and kilometres covered. Here too the display is all digital.

While riding, it’s but obvious that the speed counter is the one which gets the occasional glimpse. The reading is all bold and in fonts so large that even those clipping the bike at speeds above 150km can see it crystal clear.

The bike also comes with adjustable front brake lever. The clutch lever, however, does

not have such a feature. On either sides of the handle are buttons that have their own distinct functions. On the right are the engine kill switch and the start button, while on the left are the switches to adjust the headlight beam, a hazard warning button, horn and the indicators.

There is also the Honda Ignition Security System which protects the bike from theft. It is an electronic device that automatically disables the starting of the engine in case if someone tries to start the bike with his own skeleton key.

Coming to the seating position of the rider, it’s just perfect. The seats are padded and the

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clip-on handle gives the rider the right level of grip for accelerated riding. There are no grab handles for the rear seat here and the sole Indian contribution to the SKD motorcycle is a saree guard that had to be fitted to pass the Indian homologation norms (for the picture shoot the dealer had removed it, obviously for aesthetic purposes). The guard does not look bad, though. But a piece of advice: Don’t let your lady wear a saree and sit behind you. It’s better if she hugs you tight, wearing a pair of Levis jeans. Babus in the Indian government offices may never fathom what I want to say!

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extent has enough chinks in it so that the hot air from the engine can be dissipated without frying the rider’s legs during long periods of riding.

Among the strong points of this bike is the ride and handling. This is mainly because of the Steel Diamond frame on which the bike has been built and the front 41mm Telescopic Fork and the rear monoshock with 7-stage spring preload adjustment that form part of the suspension. The Dunlop tubeless tyres add to the road presence of the motorcycle giving it confident legs to walk and run.

Speed comes naturally to the inline four cylinder engine. The sporty 4-2-1 exhaust

peeps out from the underbelly of the motorcycle. Some may find this a tad less showy. In fact, the mid range torque is rather exciting and zooming beyond 100kmph comes in a mere few seconds. The disc brakes with ABS were also tested in the real world. The results were astounding.

The Honda CBR 650F may not be an overtly designed and dressed up motorcycle, but its subtle imagery is what could appeal to an entire generation of level headed riders. As Honda has so rightly said, the Wild Doesn’t Always Scream, but when the need so arises, it does scream and tells the world it’s no pushover. MI

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SPECIAL REPORT

Rubber Renaissance BRIDGESTONE ECOPIA EP150 TEST REVIEW

Report & Photography: JOSHUA DAVID LUTHER

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lectronic brake force distribution (EBD), Anti Lock Braking System (ABS), McPherson struts, torque, rpm, bhp, hill descent control, Continuously Variable transmission (CVT), many of these words and abbreviations mean a lot when it comes to a vehicle and the way it moves and stops.

Tyres are often not given much attention unless they are mounted on gleaming alloys with snazzy

designs. They are always meant to roll, no matter what the situation is on the ground or the air. In rain, in hail, in bright and humid climes, on smooth and rough tarmacs, on tar and cement, tyres seem to have one job cut out for them…

Roll Along. It’s underestimated and outshone by every other product connected to a vehicle.

Yet tyres play a critical role in a vehicle. Just to reiterate what good tyres are meant to do, we were taken to Bridgestone’s Wet Surface Brake Test proving grounds in Ayutthaya, Thailand. It’s here we experienced what it means to drive on a good set of tyres. Bridgestone India launched their Ecopia series of tyres in India on October 7, 2015. The Ecopia series has been available in global markets for a while and boast of improved fuel efficiency, wet handling, low rolling resistance and superior grip. The company launched the EP150 and EP850 series in the Indian market and we flew down to Thailand to test the EP150 tyres at Bridgestone’s proving grounds in Ayutthaya, Thailand.

Over the years as tyre technology has evolved, companies have innovated on the lines of providing superior comfort, performance, grip and efficiency. Today these tyres

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undergo stringent tests to prove their capability to consumers and manufacturers alike. Bridgestone has a mammoth proving ground at Ayutthaya, Thailand which boasts of a Main Circuit, Multi Purpose Test Pad, Skid Pad, Wet and Dry Brake Testing, Straight Track Hydroplaning, Dry Handling Circuit, Wet Handling Circuit, Special Road Surfaces, Cornering Track Hydroplaning and a Slope Test. The facility is spread over 130 acres of land and has been developed keeping in mind real world road conditions.

We conducted our tests on the EP150 175/65 R15 tyres set on a Honda Amaze. The tyres were tested for rolling resistance, braking, hydroplaning, wet handling, dry handling, slope test, multi-surface handling and

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noise. The Ecopia series was pit against Bridgestone’s S322 and another significant competitor all set on Honda’s Amaze sedan.

In the rolling resistance test the Ecopia series rolled 76.6 meters farther than the S322 and a 108.6 meters farther than the competitor.

The rolling resistance test was conducted to check Ecopia’s low rolling resistance as claimed by Bridgestone. The significance of low rolling resistance is that it enables a vehicle to roll further without the need to accelerate the vehicle. The benefit consumers derive is a higher fuel efficiency.

The company has claimed an increase in 7 pc fuel efficiency for vehicles using the Ecopia EP150 series which would roughly translate into savings worth Rs 21,120 over a span of four years.

Bridgestone has set a benchmark

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Rolling Resistance Test for the industry with the introduction of the Ecopia series.

These tyres have been engineered with silica and other light and tough materials which improve roll resistance. The fuel savings offered by Ecopia contributes

to Bridgestone’s global goal of improving tyre rolling resistance by 25 pc by 2020.

The Ecopia series also comes with a new tread design which has been engineered to push aside water to facilitate smooth rolling.

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SPECIAL REPORT The tyres have an optimised 3D block shape and RIB-linked blocks for uniform road surface contact. The tread design helps reduce the effects of hydroplaning while braking and driving through wet road conditions. We tested the tyres on controlled wet road conditions and took the vehicles up to maximum of 85kmph. On sharp corners we felt a significant loss of traction while driving the car fitted with the competitor’s tyres. It became blatantly evident that the EP 150 tyres displayed superior grip and control on wet tarmac over the competitor’s 175/65 R14 tyres.

While testing the cars for wet braking performance the Amaze fitted with EP150 stopped 4.57 meters before the one fitted with Bridgestone’s S322 and 4.3 meters before the one fitted with the competitor’s 175/65 R14 tyres. All three cars were taken up to a max speed of 80kmph and the brake pedal was completely compressed at the same braking start line. Vehicles tend to lose traction while braking on wet surfaces. This however can be

avoided with technological aids such as ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). All the Amaze sedans used for the test were fitted with ABS. However the car fitted with the Ecopia EP150 tyres stopped 4.3 meters before the car with the competitors tyres. The tread design of the Ecopia EP150 optimises road surface contact on wet surfaces by pushing aside the water between the road and the tyre thus aiding better traction compared to that of the competitor’s tyres.

When we consider Indian road conditions a lot has to be taken into account, broken roads are just one aspect. The materials used while constructing roads are substandard in most locations and loose gravel is common.

One of the reasons why the tyre was invented was to facilitate a smoother and more comfortable ride. We tested the Ecopia EP150 on a Special Road Surface as well. The Special Road Surface at Bridgestone’s Ayutthaya proving grounds offers up to 10 different types of road surfaces including bumps, potholes and

loose gravel on which the tyres can be checked for comfort, smoothness and noise. We took the car up to 100kmph and found that the tyres did not create as much of a humming noise on concrete and tarmac as others do over such surfaces. While driving over bumps, potholes and through loose gravel we felt there was a slight improvement

over conventional tyres, the ride definitely felt smoother and more comfortable.

The last test we conducted on the Ecopia tyres was a slope test, two tricycles were used in this test, one with the Ecopia EP150 and the other with the competitors 175/65 R14 tyres. The tricycles were launched from a set distance on slope of 3 degrees.

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SPECIAL REPORT Just to give the competitors an advantage I sat on the tricycle fitted with Ecopia tyres while another fellow journalist sat on the tricycle fit with the competitor’s tyres. The advantage was that the other journalist weighed almost 20kgs less than me. Despite the difference in weight the tricycle fitted with Ecopia tyres rolled almost 30 paces more than that of

competition.

The word Ecopia has been derived from a combination of “Ecology” and “Utopia” and is one of Bridgestone’s flagship brands to represent the company’s eco friendly initiatives. The biggest advantage these tyres offer to the Indian consumer is improved mileage, it also helps in cutting carbon emissions in the country.

After a comprehensive test review of the new Ecopia EP150 we found that these tyres also display significant prowess when it comes to traction, control, braking and comfort. While braking on a wet surface Ecopia tyres put up a much better result than its competition.

The difference was significant enough to prove these tyres can help avoiding an accident. The

tyres also displayed immense control over wet and dry surfaces compared to the competitor’s tyres. There was certainly more traction on wet surfaces and the grip on tarmac inspired nothing but confidence. So if you are looking to replace your tyres, this is one of the safest bets you will make, be it mileage, durability, safety or performance. MI

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CALIFORNIA’S HIGHWAY TO FUN

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ou may have visited the United States quite often and may have also been to California. But California’s iconic Highway 1 has a lot to offer. We take a look at a few gems tucked away on this classic stretch.

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Cambria’s Quirky Castle

They say one man’s junk is another man’s treasure, and that is certainly the case with Nitt Witt Ridge. Visit Cambria and take a tour of a house you have got to see to believe. Sitting on two and a half acres, this folk-art attraction was originally perfected using only a pick and shovel by its original

owner, Arthur “Art” Harold Beal, who purchased the property in 1928. Beal made good use of his job as a garbage collector, taking natural minerals that were tossed away and beach debris to accentuate the Ridge. Today, this “castle on a hill” is owned and maintained by Mike O’Malley, who gives tours regularly.

Seaside Clydesdales

On a 2,000 acre stretch of preserved land overlooking the ocean is the unexpected home to over 100 Covell California Clydesdales at Cambria Pines by the Sea Ranch. It is known as one of the most beautiful working horse ranches on the Central Coast.

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FEATURES & TRAVEL Santa Barbara’s Hidden Treasures Not many people know about the wonderful spectacle that happens in Santa Barbara during the winter time. Thousands of Monarch butterflies migrate to their winter home in the hidden eucalyptus groves along the interior of the Ellwood Mesa. Visit the Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove from mid-November to mid-February and enjoy an amazing sight as you witness these orange-and-black beauties dangling from eucalyptus branches.

Nestled in the foothills of Montecito to the east of the city of Santa Barbara, the gardens at this unique 37-acre estate were created by Madame Ganna Walska, a glamorous Polish-born opera singer who owned the property from 1941 until her death in 1984. This whimsical property is filled with architectural masterworks, hidden gardens, timeless stonework and horticultural treasures fashioned with an extraordinary collection of exotic plants from around the globe.

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taking flight high over the Pacific Ocean. Reenact your Top Gun fantasies at Banner Airways in Oceano, where you can fly in the exact aircrafts used to train American Pilots during WWII. Get suited up with a leather jacket, helmet, goggles and life jacket, then feel the roar of the 450 horsepower engine as you prepare for takeoff into the wild blue yonder.

BREAK FROM THE ROAD

North Coast, the unique lodging destination boasts a 20-footwide walk-in stone fireplace, a building supported by 24 individual redwood trees from base to cathedral-like ceiling, and a hot tub on top of a water tower that presents panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Enjoy a meal al fresco at the inn’s outdoor dining areas, horseback riding, whale watching and guided ATV adventure safaris along the dramatic coast.

North Coast Oasis

San Mateo County Detour

Situated 20 miles north of the historic town of Mendocino, the newly constructed Inn at Newport Ranch is part of a 2,000 acre coastal cattle ranch featuring over a mile of oceanfront, three miles of ridge tops, and 20 miles of world class hiking and riding trails. Inspired by the rugged

Pull off the road in Pacifica for a rewarding afternoon adventure.

Join the fans in line for a pastry at Mazzetti’s Bakery before taking in the scenery on an easy hike along Devil’s Slide. Reward yourself with a Pisco Sour at Puerto 27, a Peruvian restaurant overlooking the Pacific. Head south to Half Moon

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Test your glass blowing skills at Half Moon Bay Art Glass, or play a round of golf at Half Moon Bay Golf Links. Continue your detour with a stop at Pillar Point Lighthouse in Pescadero, followed by a cheese sampling at Harley Farms Goat Dairy. Hike along Ano Nuevo beach to see the giant elephant seals, or go horseback riding at Costanoa Lodge and Resort. Cheers to your excursion with a locally brewed beer at Highway One Brewing Company.

Meet Your Personal Sommelier Wines from all over the world are personally handpicked by Katie Brookshire, the wine aficionado behind Table Wine Merchant (also a former employee of worldrenowned wine expert David

Lynch). Stop into this boutique Pacifica shop and let her pick the perfect bottle to suit your style. Winemakers are on site for weekend wine tastings, and “Two Fer Tuesday” offers to feature wine tastings. Most bottles are under $20.

Local Grub in Corona del Mar On the shores of Big Corona beach, “Top Chef” alum and Southern California native Chef Brian Huskey is bringing chefdriven, approachable cuisine to the masses. Tackle Box mixes Asian, French, Peruvian, and Californian influences, creating a fresh menu accessible right at the beachside stand. Delicious dishes like lobster rolls, elote, salmon poke, and a unique twist – Banh Mi and Falafel – will surely satisfy beach-goers’ cravings.

FIND YOUR PEACE Serene Pismo Creek Along Highway 1 on the southern border of Pismo Beach, the Pismo Creek ripples serenely through a riparian estuary until it is greeted by the Pacific Ocean. Flanked by majestic Eucalyptus trees, this section of the Pismo Creek is home to the Monarch Butterfly Grove which hosts tens of thousands of migrating butterflies from October through February.

Meander along the banks where various migrating marine life such as dolphins, whales, and sea otters and numerous bird species including warblers and adorable snowy plovers can be observed.

Valley Escape Miles of row crops, vast stretches of nearly empty beaches, and nature viewing invite travelers to stop along the western edge of Santa Maria Valley’s quiet landscape. Here, the GuadalupeNipomo Dunes Complex is National Wildlife Refuge that offers hiking, wildflower viewing, bird watching, whale watching, nature photography and more. Start your adventure at the Dunes Center, a tiny museum located in the town of Guadalupe. Take a self-led or guided hike, and explore the intriguing displays of artifacts found in the dunes. Nearby, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts and Education Center specializes in local Chumash Native American heritage, and the ever-popular Great American Melodrama &

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Vaudeville offers great classic musicals, original plays and melodramas. End your adventure with authentic Mexican eats at El Tapatio in Guadalupe.

CAR FREE SOJOURNS Morro Bay’s Adventure Pass Make the most of your beach experience in Morro Bay, an active seaside fishing village along Highway 1’s Central Coast. With the Morro Bay Adventure Pass, receive discounts on bicycles, surrey, kayaking, and stand up paddle board rentals, as well as boating, fishing and wine tasting.

Take a break from the road for three full days of fun with this all-inclusive package. Passes for individuals, couples, and families are available.

SLO’s Small Town Vibe In San Luis Obispo, over 60 local businesses throughout the county have come together to join SLO Car Free, providing travellers with the opportunity to see the sights sans vehicle. Your car-free journey to San Luis Obispo’s charming coastal hub starts with a 20 percent discount off Amtrak.

Sample cuisine, architecture and history with Central Coast Food Tours, explore the wine country of Paso Robles with Breakaway Tours, soak in the natural hot springs at Avila Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, or taste local, organic dining at Big Sky Café in downtown SLO. Visit renowned tourist destinations such as Hearst Castle and the popular downtown SLO farmers’ market.

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JW MARRIOTT MUMBAI SAHAR

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hen I heard that a new JW Marriott was scheduled to open right next to the international airport in Mumbai, it was exciting news for a lot of people including me who instantly want to check in to a hotel without the hassle of struggling in hours of traffic.

Located just one kilometre away from the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Mumbai, JW

BY JYOTI BALANI Marriott Mumbai Sahar houses 585 stylishly designed rooms.

Along with an attractive location, the hotel’s design is pleasing to the eyes and as one walks into the lobby, one is instantly amazed with the spacious look and feel of the property especially in a city like Mumbai where space is always a problem. The hotel scores when it comes to the restaurants as well, there is enough choice for food enthusiasts like me in the form of the classy, contemporary JW

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Café, an all-day dining multicuisine restaurant with an alfresco seating area where the specialties of North cuisine, alongside an array of International fares such as Japanese, Thai, Arabic and Western can be enjoyed, or at the Romano’s for an authentic, homestyle Italian menu inspired from the regions of Sicily, Milan, Rome, Naples and Florence. Talented chefs use the freshest of locally sourced, organic ingredients to create a masterpiece of every

dish. The Romano’s bar (lab) offers exciting cocktails/ mocktails and a selection of revered Italian wines to complement the menu. The JW Baking Company is a deli and an all-day networking zone. Located at the heart of this property is the JW Lounge. An extension of the lobby, natural light brings life to this area during the day and is artistically lit in the evening to suit the changing mood. During the day, the JW Lounge takes on the role of a Café offering varieties

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of tea and coffee and as evening descends; the Café transitions into a sophisticated, stylish lounge.

This property hosts the first Spa by JW in Asia Pacific which offers a host of holistic spa therapies based on four benefit states – Calm, Renew, Indulge and Invigorate. The cabanas by the pool side are the perfect place to unwind and soak in the sun. For those who can’t afford to miss their workouts, JW Fitness Centre has state of the art equipment.

Romano’s is all about rustic, organic, authentic, home-style Italian fare that will transport you to the heart of Sicily, Milan, Rome, Naples and Florence. The restaurant is beautifully done up with wooden panels and flooring.

Spread over two floors; dining area at the lower level is attractively laid out and boasts of charming photography on facets of Italy adorning the walls and pillar. At the heart of the restaurant is an open kitchen, designed to dish up regional fare amidst a warm and inviting ambience.

For those looking to rejuvenate themselves can visit the first Spa

by JW in Asia Pacific, housed at the JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar.

Spa by JW comprises of 7 treatment rooms which includes a couple treatment room as well as an Ayurvedic treatment room that provides the goodness of age-old beauty recipes made from fresh and natural ingredients.

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Facilities include a private jacuzzi for couples, a dressing and make-up room, two steam and sauna rooms and two separate jacuzzi for men and women. Spa

by JW offers guests an intuitive experience that is luxurious yet purposeful with treatments and products designed to address four core benefit states: Calm, Indulge, Invigorate and Renew. The Spa Lounge comprises of different zones – Express Treatment pods, Private pods, Private group seating, and retail space to fulfill the same. These zones support various guests from individuals to small groups, thus making it more approachable.

The classy and contemporary JW Cafe offers a wide array of cuisines and innovative cocktails leaving one spoilt for choice.

The ethnic entrance door and the intriguing bell curtains add a

subtle charm to the restaurant.

There are different sections to the JW Café right from an open bar to live food stations to salad counters and a wide seating area.

This Café also offers an alfresco dining area allowing guests to enjoy their sumptuous meal out in open. Indian, Thai, Continental,

sumptuous Thai Cuisine and delicately flavoured Japanese dishes (Sushi counter), there is no end to the number of cuisines!

This café also offers a live pasta counter, a live waffle counter that offers numerous toppings options and the largest dessert station in the city.

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BUYERS’ GUIDE

* Prices (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

CAR PRICES 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

ASTON MARTIN DB9 Rapide

Vantage

Vanquish AUDI A3

Coupe Volante Rapide S V8 Coupe V8 S Coupe V8 Volante V8 N430 V12 S V12 S Roadster Coupe Volante

40 TFSI Premium 40 TFSI Premium Plus + Sunroof 40 TFSI S Line Cabriolet 35TDI Attraction 35 TDI Premium + Sunroof Edition 35 TDI Premium Plus + Sunroof 35 TDI Technology Pack + Sunroof A4 TFSI Premium Edition TDI Special Edition TDI Standard Edition TDI Premium Edition TDI Premium Plus TDI Technology Pack TDI Quattro Premium Plus TDI Quattro Technology A6 35 TFSI 35 TDI Matrix A8 L TFSI quattro TDI quattro TDI quattro W12 TDI quattro Q3 35 TDI S Edition 35 TDI Premium 35 TDI Premium Plus Q5 TDI Quatrro Premium TDI Quatrro Premium Plus TDI Quatrro Technology TDI QuattroTechnology Q7 TDI Quattro Premium TDI Quattro Premium Plus TDI Quattro Technology TDI Quattro Technology S5 Sportback TFSI quattro RS5 TFSI Quattro RS6 Avant TFSI Quattro RS7 Sportback TFSI Quattro R8 V8 FSI V10 FSI V10 FSI Plus S-Tronic R8 Spyder V10 FSI S4 TFSI Quatrro S6 TFSI Quattro TT 45 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 Flying Spur V8 Flying Spur Flying Spur W12 Mulsanne Mulsanne BMW 118d Prestige 1 Series 118d Sport Line 320d Prestige 3 Series 320d Sport Line 320d Luxury Line Sport Line 3 series Gran Turismo Luxury Line 520d Prestige 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 7 Series 730 Ld Signature 750Li Eminence 760Li Eminence

6.0 6.0 6.0 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 6 6.0 6.0 6.0

P P P P P P P P P P P

NA NA 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.) NA NA NA 3.85 (Cr.) NA

1.8

P

16.30

25.50

1.8

P

16.30

31.40

1.8 2.0

P D

16.30 20

44.75 24.56

2.0

D

20

28.55

2.0

D

20

32.22

MODEL

2.0

D

20

34.06

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

15.64 17.11 17.11 17.11 17.11 17.11 14.94 14.94 15.26 18.53 9.20 6 NA NA 15.73 15.73 15.73 14.10 14.10 14.10 13.20 12 12 12 11.30 NA 9.20 10.4 10.4 8 7.60 7.60 7.70 10.30 NA 8.30

32.68 29.45 30.10 35.39 38.93 40.79 55.02 57.82 45.90 49.50 1.38 (Cr.) 1.17 (Cr.) 1.33 (Cr.) 1.87 (Cr.) 28.99 33.99 37.50 49.46 51.42 56.02 62.95 61.52 67.01 76.88 84.86 62.95 1.09 (Cr.) 1.35 (Cr.) 1.40 (Cr.) 1.71 (Cr.) 1.99 (Cr.) 2.31 (Cr.) 2.19 (Cr.) 52.64 95.25 60.35

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 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0

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

20.58 20.58 18.88 18.88 18.88 19.59 19.59 18.48 18.48 18.48 14.69 17.54

26.50 29.50 34.90 38.90 38.90 39.90 42.90 44.90 47.90 49.90 59.90 1.14 (Cr.)

3.0

D

17.54

1.21 (Cr.)

3.0 3.0 3.0 5.0 6.0

D D D P P

16.46 16.46 16.46 11.62 7.46

92.50 1.06 (Cr.) 1.25 (Cr.) 1.46 (Cr.) 1.95 (Cr.)

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7 Series X1 X3

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X6 Z4

1.8 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 1.8 2.0 4.0 3.0 4.2 6.3 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.2 3 4.2 4 4.0 4.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 3.0 3.0 2.0

VARIANTS

M

i BUGATTI Veyron CHEVROLET Beat

Cruze

Enjoy

Sail Hatchback

Sail Sedan

Spark

Tavera *

Trailblazer

ActiveHybrid 7L sDrive20d xLine xDrive20d Expedition xDrive20d xLine xDrive30d M Sport xDrive30d Expedition xDrive30d Design Pure Experience xDrive30d Design Pure Experience (7 Seater) xDrive40d sDrive 35i sDrive 35i Design Pure Traction M3 Sedan M4 Coupé M5 Sedan M6 Gran Coupé X5 M X6 M i8

3.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0

P D D D D D

13.85 17.05 18.56 18.56 15.35 15.35

1.41 (Cr.) 37.90 46.90 51.90 59.90 65.90

3.0

D

15.35

69.90

Veyron Grand Sport

8.0

PS LS LT LT Option PS LS LT LT Option 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 PS LS LS ABS LT ABS TCDi PS TCDi LS TCDi LS ABS TCDi LT ABS PS LS LS ABS LT ABS TCDi PS TCDi LS TCDi LS ABS TCDi LT ABS BS4 OBDII LS BS4 OBDII LT BS4 OBDII Neo 3 -10-BS3 Neo 3 Max -10-BS3 Neo 3 Max -7-BS3 Neo 3 LS-10-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 4x2 AT

1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 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 2.8

D D1 A T D D1 A T T Convertible FF GTB Coupe Spider Speciale

3.0

D

15.35

72.90

3.0 3.0

D P

15.9 10.37

1.15 (Cr.) 74.90

3.0

P

10.37

75.90

3.0 3.0 5.0 4.3 4.4 4.4 1.5

P P P P P P H

10.75 10.75 10.10 10.10 NA NA 47.45

1.23 (Cr.) 1.25 (Cr.) 1.39 (Cr.) 1.71 (Cr.) 1.55 (Cr.) 1.60 (Cr.) 2.29 (Cr.)

P

NA

12 (Cr.)

P P P P 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

18.61 18.61 18.61 18.61 25.44 25.44 25.44 25.44 17.30 17.30 NA 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 11.45

4.20 4.47 4.90 5.41 5.05 5.34 5.77 6.28 14.26 15.81 16.86 6.24 6.26 6.83 6.86 7.68 7.70 7.54 7.57 8.02 8.05 8.76 8.79 4.67 5.16 5.39 5.99 5.69 6.20 6.36 7.18 5.50 5.99 6.36 6.84 6.74 7.14 7.45 8.05 3.61 3.88 4.18 7.59 8.47 8.79 9.25 9.51 9.62 10.58 11.03 11.30 26.40

1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2

P P P P P P P P

20.63 20.63 20.63 20.63 20.63 20.63 20.63 20.63

3.23 3.26 3.59 4.05 3.79 3.82 4.15 4.61

3.8 6.2 3.9 4.5 4.5

P P P P P

9.51 6.49 6.96 8.46 8.46

NA NA NA NA NA

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DATSUN Go

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F12 FIAT

Avventura

Linea

Linea Classic

Punto Evo

Abarth

Berlinetta

6.2

P

6.66

NA

Active Fire Dynamic Fire 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 Punto Avventura Powered by Abarth 595 Competizione

1.4 1.4 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 1.4 1.4 1.4

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

14.40 14.40 20.50 20.50 20.50 15.70 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 16.3 17.10 NA

6.44 7.31 7.18 7.95 8.49 7 7.99 9.15 9.67 8.47 9.62 10.09 6.12 7.13 7.69 4.94 5.36 7.18 5.88 6.51 7.14 7.52 9.99 9.99 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

9.59 14.34 12.70 12.78 8.71 6.42 8.56

LXi Duratec CLXi Duratec Titanium Duratec LXi Duratorq CLXi Duratorq Titanium Duratorq Ambiente M/T Trend M/T Titanium M/T Titanium A/T Trend+ Ecoboost Titanium+ (O) Ecoboost Ambiente (D) Trend (D) Trend+ Titanium (D) Titanium (O) (D) 4x2 M/T 4x2 A/T 4x4 A/T Ambiente Trend Titanium Base Ambiente Trend Trend+ Titanium Titanium+ Titanium A/T Base Ambiente Trend Trend+ Titanium Titanium+ Ambiente Trend Titanium Titanium+ Ambiente Trend Titanium Titanium+ Titanium (AT)

1.6 1.6 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.5 3.0 3.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 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 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

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

14.09 14.09 14.09 19.68 19.68 19.68 15.80 15.80 15.80 15.60 18.90 18.90 22.70 22.70 22.70 22.70 22.70 12.67 10.70 10.70 25.01 25.01 25.01 18.16 18.16 18.16 18.16 18.16 18.16 17 25.83 25.83 25.83 25.83 25.83 25.83 18.2 18.2 18.2 18.2 25.8 25.8 25.8 25.8 17.2

5.06 5.77 6.58 6.47 6.95 7.68 6.79 7.75 8.90 9.93 8.53 9.89 7.98 8.70 9.18 9.85 10.44 22.15 23.73 25.67 8.50 9.39 10.18 4.29 4.56 5.00 5.25 5.75 6.40 6.91 5.29 5.62 5.97 6.22 6.72 7.40 4.89 5.76 6.69 7.24 5.89 6.76 7.69 8.24 7.79

E M/T EX M/T S M/T S MT Plus (i-VTEC) SX M/T VX M/T VX (O) M/T S A/T VX A/T E M/T EX M/T S M/T

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

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

18 18 18 NA 18 18 18 15.50 15.50 25.80 25.80 25.80

5.19 5.55 5.94 5.99 6.48 6.87 7.32 6.95 7.78 6.20 6.52 6.97

MODEL

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

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 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

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

25.80 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 17.80 18 18 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

7.39 7.75 8.20 4.21 4.43 4.78 5.12 5.51 5.99 6.31 6.78 7.53 8.19 8.78 9.37 10.34 9.81 11.42 8.75 9.40 9.94 10.55 11.53 10.64 11.83 21.09 22.85 25.09 5.30 5.94 6.44 6.79 7.26 6.99 7.85 6.49 7.14 7.64 8.09 8.59 6.75 7.80 9.06 9.75 8.19 8.93 10.09 10.77 11.19 11.87

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 Magna+ (O) Sportz Kappa Era Kappa Magna Kappa Sportz Kappa Sportz (O) Kappa Sportz Special Edition Kappa Asta Kappa Asta (O) CRDi Era CRDi Magna CRDi Sportz CRDi Sportz (O) CRDi Sportz Special Edition CRDi Asta CRDi Asta (O) Kappa Era Kappa Magna Kappa Magna (LPG)

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 1.0 0.8 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 1.2 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 P P P D D D D D D D P P P/LPG

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 20.30 21.10 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 22.54 22.54 22.54 22.54 22.54 22.54 22.54 18.90 18.90 18.90

8.59 9.57 11.19 9.46 10.42 11.45 11.59 12.67 13.57 13.6 14.43 15.71 16.79 14.87 15.65 16.97 18.24 3.01 3.31 3.45 3.71 3.75 4.02 4.05 4.18 4.04 5.34 5.88 6.39 6.74 6.69 6.97 7.16 6.45 6.99 7.54 7.86 7.84 8.09 8.28 4.62 4.82 5.25

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Creta

Elantra

Eon

HONDA

Amaze

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FORCE Force One

VARIANTS

Elite i20

Grand i10

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Grand i10

i10

i20 Active

Santa Fe

4S Fludic Verna

Xcent

Kappa Sportz Kappa Asta Kappa Asta A/T Kappa Asta (O) CRDi Era CRDi Magna CRDi Sportz CRDi Asta CRDi Asta (O) Era Magna Sportz Sportz LPG Kappa Base Kappa S 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 S (O) Kappa SX Kappa SX (O) Kappa SX (O) A/T CRDi Base CRDi S CRDi S (O) CRDi SX CRDi SX (O)

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 1.2 1.2 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 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1

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

18.90 18.90 18.90 18.90 24 24 24 24 24 19.81 19.81 19.81 19.20 17.19 17.19 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 19.10 16.90 24.40 24.40 24.40 24.40 24.40

5.22 5.48 6.23 5.81 5.49 5.68 6.08 6.35 6.67 4.17 4.41 4.70 4.98 6.38 7.10 7.63 8.34 8.89 26.65 27.86 29.95 7.69 8.79 9.32 10.05 10.09 8.90 9.93 10.52 11.39 12.12 4.96 5.64 5.90 6.58 6.84 7.59 5.85 6.54 6.80 7.47 7.74

D-Max Single Cab D-Max Space Cab Flat Deck D-Max Space Cab Arched Deck BS4 4x2 MT BS4 4x2 MT HI Pack BS4 AT Premium

2.5 2.5

D D

NA NA

5.89 6.09

2.5

D

NA

6.99

3.0 3.0 3.0

D D D

12.08 12.08 NA

21.40 22 23.90

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

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

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

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 9.4 NA NA

1.25 (Cr.) 1.38 (Cr.) 1.88 (Cr.) 1.53 (Cr.) 1.81 (Cr.) 51.19 51.51 47.66 59.97 NA NA 97.73 96.56 1.03 (Cr.)

LP 700-4 LP 700-4 Roadster LP 610-4

6.5 6.5 5.2

P P P

6.3 6.3 NA

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

V6 SE V6 HSE TD4 S TD4 SE TD4 SE (5+2) TD4 HSE TD4 HSE (5+2) TD4 HSE Luxury TD4 HSE Luxury (5+2 TDV6 HSE TDV6 Vogue SDV8 Vogue SE SDV8 Autobiography V8 SC Autobiography TDV6 Vogue LWB SDV8 Vogue SE LWB SDV8 Autobiography LWB V8 SC Autobiography LWB Pure Prestige Dynamic SDV6 S SDV6 SE SDV6 HSE SC Autobiography

3.0 3.0 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 3.0 3.0 4.4 4.4 5.0 3.0 4.4 4.4 5.0 2.2 2.2 2.2 3.0 3.0 3.0 5.0

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

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

1.11 (Cr.) 1.20 (Cr.) 46.10 51.01 52.50 53.34 54.83 60.70 62.18 1.83 (Cr.) 2.08 (Cr.) 2.57 (Cr.) 2.68 (Cr.) 2.63 (Cr.) 2.20(Cr.) 2.57 (Cr.) 2.68 (Cr.) 2.76 (Cr.) 49.24 56.72 52.91 1.16 (Cr.) 1.32 (Cr.) 1.51 (Cr.) 1.75 (Cr.)

ISUZU D-Max

MU-7 MU-7 JAGUAR

F-Type

XF

XJ LAMBORGHINI Aventador Huracan LAND ROVER Discovery

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Discovery Sport

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MAHINDRA

Bolero

Quanto

Rexton

Scorpio

Thar

TUV 300

Verito

Verito Vibe

XUV 500

XYLO

Plus Non Ac BS4 Plus Ac BS4 Ex Non Ac BS4 Ex Ac BS4 SLE BS4 SLX BS4 ZLX BS4 C2 C4 C6 C8 RX5 MT RX6 MT RX7 AT S2 S4 S4 / S4 4WD S6 / S6 PLUS S8 S10 / S10 4WD S10 AT DI 2WD DI 2WD PS DI 4X4 4x4 CRDE T4 T4+ T6 T6+ T6+ AMT T8 T8 AMT D2 D4 D6 ABS D6 ABS EXECUTIVE D2 D4 D6 W4 FWD W6 FWD W8 FWD W8 AWD W10 FWD W10 AWD D2 BS IV D2 MAXX BS IV D4 BS IV H4 BS IV / ABS BS IV H8 ABS BS IV / ABS AIRBAG BS IV H9 BS IV

2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 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 2.6 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 1.5 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.2

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

15.96 15.96 15.96 15.96 15.96 15.96 15.96 17.21 17.21 17.21 17.21 11.18 11.18 11.18 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 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 20.08 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 14.88 14.88 14.88 14.02

6.88 7.27 6.50 6.90 7.30 7.82 7.99 6.41 7.28 7.75 8.26 19.83 21.87 23.17 8.69 9.29 9.70 / 10.83 10.48 / 10.79 11.68 12.32 / 13.45 13.13 5.21 5.45 5.96 8.25 6.98 7.33 7.63 7.88 8.6 8.48 9.2 6.72 6.95 7.65 8.13 6 6.27 6.89 11.21 12.48 14.18 14.99 14.99 15.99 8.07 7.86 8.49 8.96 / 9.20

2.2

D

14.02

10.23 / 10.62

2.2

D

14.02

11.47

E

NA

4.79

E

NA

5.24

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

22.74 22.74 22.74 22.74 22.74 22.74 30.46 24.07 24.07 24.07 24.07 24.07 24.07 21.4 21.4 21.4 21.4 21.4 27.39 27.39 27.39 27.39 23.10 23.10 23.10 23.10 23.10 23.10 23.10 27.62 27.62 27.62 27.62 31.79 26.30

2.52 2.89 3.11 3.27 3.25 3.43 3.68 3.19 3.36 3.98 3.52 3.72 4.01 4.99 5.71 6.31 7.01 6.76 6.16 6.81 7.41 8.11 3.96 4.46 4.26 4.76 4.56 5.02 5.06 4.71 5.01 5.31 5.77 4.92 8.31

MAHINDRA REVA T2 e2o T20 *Inclusive of Govt. FAME demand incentives MARUTI STD LX Lxi LXi Airbag Alto 800 Vxi VXi Airbag LXi CNG LX Lxi LXi CNG Alto K10 Vxi VXi (O) VXi AGS Sigma Delta Zeta Alpha CVT Baleno Sigma Diesel Delta Diesel Zeta Diesel Alpha Diesel Lxi LXi AGS Vxi VXi AGS Zxi ZXi (O) Celerio Zxi AMT LDi Vdi Zdi ZDi (O) GREEN Vxi Vdi Ciaz

Electric Motor Electric Motor

0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.3

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Ciaz

Ciaz Hybrid

Eeco

Ertiga

Gypsy Omni

Ritz

S-Cross

Swift

Swift

Swift Dzire

WagonR

WagonR Stingray MASERATI Ghibli Quattraporte Gran Turismo Gran Cabrio Gran Cabrio MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class

CLA-Class B-Class C-Class

VDi Plus VXi VXi Plus VXi Plus AT ZDi ZDi (O) ZDi Plus ZXi ZXi AT ZXi Plus VDI VDI (O) VDI+ ZDI ZDI+ 5 Seater 5 Seater Ac 7 Seater Flexi Green Flexi Green 5 Seater Non Ac Green 5 Seater Ac Lxi Vxi VXi ABS ZXi LDi Vdi Zdi LXi CNG VXi CNG King Soft Top King Hard Top MPI E LXi VXi VXi ABS VXi AT ABS ZXi Mc LDi Mc VDi Mc VDi ABS Mc ZDi Sigma Delta Zeta Alpha Delta Zeta Alpha LXi LXi (O) VXi ZXi LDi VDi ZDi LXi LXi (O) VXi VXi AT ZXi LDi VDi ZDi Mc Lx Mc LXi LXi CNG Mc VXi Mc VXi ABS LXi VXi VXi (O)

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

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

26.30 20.73 20.73 19.12 26.30 26.30 26.30 20.73 19.12 20.73 28.90 28.90 28.90 28.90 28.90 15.10 15.10 15.10 20 20 20 20 16.02 16.02 16.02 16.02 20.77 20.77 20.77 22.80 22.80 11.96 11.96 10.90 14.70 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 22.70 22.70 22.70 20.40 20.40 20.40 20.40 25.20 25.20 25.20 19.10 19.10 19.10 19.10 19.10 23.40 23.40 23.40 20.51 20.51 26.60 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51

8.92 7.23 7.81 8.94 9.76 10.12 10.37 8.51 9.64 9.09 8.23 8.37 8.81 9.52 10.17 3.15 3.46 3.32 4.21 3.443 3.82 4.18 5.99 6.86 6.93 7.66 7.48 8.12 8.78 6.68 7.45 6.01 6.15 2.57 2.56 4.45 4.85 5.09 6.09 5.45 5.53 5.85 6.04 6.44 8.34 9.15 9.99 10.75 11.99 12.99 13.74 4.64 4.78 5.40 6.24 5.84 6.31 7.28 5.16 5.28 5.94 6.73 6.89 5.99 6.94 7.9 3.7 4.02 4.56 4.28 4.59 4.21 4.49 4.78

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

180CDI Style New 180 Sports New 200 CDI Sports 200 CDI 200 Sport 200 CDI Sport 180 Sport 200 CDI Sport Facelift 200 Avantgarde (CKD)

1.6 1.6 2.1 2.1 2.0 2.1 1.6 2.1 2.0

P P D D P D P D P

15.50 NA NA 17.90 15.04 17.90 NA NA 14.74

26.19 27.45 28.45 31.50 35 35.90 29.45 30.45 38.90

MODEL

ENGINE*

FUEL*

FUEL EFFICIENCY*

PRICE*

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C-Class

E-Class

GLA-class GL-class GLE - Class

S-class

CLS-Class SLK-class

AMG

220 CDI Avantgarde (CKD) 200 CDI Avantgarde 220 CDI Style 200 CDI Avantgarde 250 CDI Avantgarde 350 CDI Avantgrade V6 Cabriolet 200 CDI Style 200 CDI Sport 200 Sport 350 CDI 250 CDI 350 Cdi 350 CDI 500 500 Coupe Maybach S 500 Maybach S 600 600 Guard 250 350 CLA 45AMG GLA 45AMG C 63 AMG 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 S 63 AMG Sedan

2.1 2.1 2.1 2.0 2.1 3.0 3.0 2.2 2.2 2.0 3.0 2.1 3.0 3.0 4.6 4.6 4.6 6.0 6.0 2.2 3.5 2.0 2.0 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5

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

19.27 19.27 19.27 13.82 14.21 NA NA 17.90 17.9 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 8.8 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

39.90 42.90 37.90 48.50 50.70 59.90 78.50 31.9 34.90 36 77.50 58.9 69.9 1.13 (Cr.) 1.44 (Cr.) 2.00 (Cr.) 1.67 (Cr.) 2.60 (Cr.) 8.9 (Cr.) 76.50 75.00 69.50 71.90 1.06 (Cr.) 1.30 (Cr.) 1.29 (Cr.) 1.78 (Cr.)

5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5

P

NA

2.17 (Cr.)

P P P P

10.41 NA NA NA

1.50 (Cr.) 1.26 (Cr.) 2.60 (Cr.) 2.53 (Cr.)

Cooper D Cooper S Cooper D Cooper Convertible CooperD

1.5 1.5 1.5 1.6 2

D D D P D

21.15 21.15 21.15 NA 16.57

32.65 34.65 36.10 36.70 36.5

Sport 4x2 A/T Sport Di-D 4x4

2.5 2.5

D D

13.5 13.5

25.35 25.85

XE XE+ XL XL (O) XV X (O) SV XL XL Comfort XV CVT DCI XE DCI XL DCI XL Comfort DCI XV DCI XV Premium Active XL Active XV Active XV S XE XL XL CVT XE D XL D XV D XV D Premium Safety XV D Premium Leather XL XE D XL D XL D PLUS XL D THP XV OPTION D THP XV OPTION D THP Premium

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

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

19.30 19.30 19.30 19.30 19.30 19.30 19.30 18.44 18.44 19.34 23.08 23.08 23.08 23.08 23.08 19.49 19.49 19.49 17.97 17.97 17.97 22.71 22.71 22.71 22.71 22.71 13.24 20.45 20.45 20.45 19.01 19.01 19.01

9.14 9.67 10.51 10.77 11.22 11.48 12.22 5.16 5.82 6.93 5.74 6 6.62 7.10 7.47 4.38 4.70 5.02 7.40 8.19 9.55 8.60 9.25 10 10.29 10.50 10.15 10.13 11.17 11.45 11.64 12.60 12.92

Careera Careera S Careera 4 Careera 4S Careera Cabriolet Careera S Cabriolet Careera 4 Cabriolet Careera 4S Cabriolet Turbo Turbo S Turbo Cabriolet Turbo S Cabriolet Targa 4 Targa 4 S GT3 Boxter S Boxter GTS

3.4 3.8 3.4 3.8 3.4 3.8 3.4 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.4 3.8 3.8 3.4 3.4

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

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Na NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 12.9

1.35 (Cr.) 1.55 (Cr.) 1.45 (Cr.) 1.64 (Cr.) 1.48 (Cr.) 1.67 (Cr.) 1.58 (Cr.) 1.77 (Cr.) 2.10 (Cr.) 2.52 (Cr.) 2.23 (Cr.) 2.67 (Cr.) 1.59 (Cr.) 1.78 (Cr.) 2.14 (Cr.) 1.00 (Cr.) 1.15 (Cr.)

MINI Mini 3-Door Mini 5-Door Mini Convertible Mini Countryman MITSUBISHI Pajero NISSAN

Evalia

Micra

Micra

Micra Active

New Sunny

Terrano

PORSCHE

911

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Boxter

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Cayenne

Cayman Macan

Panamera

Cayenne Diesel Cayenne S Diesel Cayenne S Cayenne Turbo Cayman S Cayman GTS S Diesel Turbo Panamera Panamera Diesel Panamera 4 Panamera GTS Panamera Turbo Panamera Turbo S

3.0 4.2 3.6 4.8 3.4 3.4 3.0 3.6 3.6 3.0 3.6 4.8 4.8 4.8

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

13 12.5 10.2 NA NA NA 15.80 10.80 NA NA NA NA NA NA

1.04 (Cr.) 1.18 (Cr.) 1.16 (Cr.) 1.74 (Cr.) 1.02 (Cr.) 1.15 (Cr.) 98.18 1.09 (Cr.) 1.14 (Cr.) 1.13 (Cr.) 1.17 (Cr.) 1.47 (Cr.) 1.81 (Cr.) 2.28 (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 RXE 85 PS RXL 85 PS RXL Plus 85 PS RXL Option 110 PS RXL 110 PS RXL AWD 110 PS RXZ AWD 110 PS RXZ Plus 110 PS RXZ Option E2 E4 4x2 MT 4X4 MT 4X4 AT STD RXE RXE (O) RXL RXT RXT (O) 85 PS 85 PS RxE 85 PS RxL 85 PS RxZ 110 PS RxL 110 PS RxZ (7 Seater) 110 PS RxZ Stepway RxZ 110 PS 8 seater Stepway RxZ 110 PS 7 seater RXL RXL ABS RXZ RXE RXL RXL CVT RXZ CVT RXE RXL RXZ

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 2.0 2.0 2.0 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 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 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

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

13.24 13.24 19.87 19.87 19.87 19.87 19.64 19.64 19.64 19.64 19.64 20.04 20.04 17.15 16.26 14.56 25.17 25.17 25.17 25.17 25.17 25.17 21.04 21.04 21.04 21.04 19.98 19.98 19.98 19.98 19.98 23.08 23.08 23.08 16.95 16.95 17.97 17.97 21.64 21.64 21.64

8.30 9.63 9.07 10.10 10.80 11.39 11.10 12.40 13.55 12.37 12.42 14.73 16.31 23.48 26.68 27.75 2.57 2.89 2.95 3.11 3.44 3.53 8.19 8.99 9.59 10.89 10.09 11.79 11.49 11.99 12.29 5.04 6.11 6.80 7.44 8.23 9.41 10.34 8.58 9.10 10.02

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 Elegance TSI AT Ambition TDI CR Ambition TDI CR AT Elegance TDI CR AT Active MPI Ambition MPI Plus Elegance MPI Elegance MPI Black Package Elegance Plus MPI Elegance MPI AT Elegance MPI Black Package AT Active TDI CR Ambition TDI CR Plus Elegance TDI CR Elegance TDI CR Black Package Ambition TDI CR Plus AT Elegance TDI CR AT Elegance TDI CR Black Package AT

1.4 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6

P P D D D P P P P P P

16.80 14.70 20.60 19.30 19.30 15 15 15 15 15 14.30

16.25 19.66 17.87 18.55 20.60 7.55 8.43 8.88 9.01 9.22 9.87

MODEL

Rapid

Superb

Fluence Koleos

Kwid

Lodgy

Pulse

Scala

Yeti

Aria

Bolt

GenX Nano

Indica

Indigo eCS

Manza

Safari

Safari Storme

Sumo Gold

Vista Xenon XT

ROLLS-ROYCE Ghost Series II

Phantom Series II Wraith Dawn SKODA

Octavia

Rapid

1.6

P

14.30

10.34

1.5 1.5 1.5

D D D

21.66 21.66 21.66

8.80 9.48 9.87

1.5

D

21.66

10

1.5 1.5

D D

21.66 21.66

10.83 11.18

1.5

D

21.66

11.31

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PRICE*

Elegance Plus AT Elegance Plus Black Package AT Elegance TSI MT Elegance TSI AT Elegance TDI CR AT Elegance TDI CR 4x2 Elegance TDI CR 4x4

1.5

D

21.66

11.52

1.5

D

21.66

11.65

1.8 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.0

P P D D D

13.10 13.70 17.20 17.72 17.67

21.65 23.30 26.25 20.10 21.80

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 GLX BS IV GVX BS IV LS LX VX emax GLS emax GLX Safire GLS Safire GLX Safire GVX Safire GEX Safire GEXL Quadrajet LS Quadrajet LX Quadrajet VX Quadrajet EX Quadrajet EXL Dicor EX BS 4 Dicor LX BS 4 Storme LX BS 4 Storme EX Storme VX 4x2 Storme VX 4x4 CX BS 4 CX - PS BS 4 EX BS 4 GX BS 4 Quadrajet LS BS 4 Quadrajet VX Tech BS 4 XT EX 4x2 XT EX 4x4 XE Revotron 90PS XM Revotron 90PS XMS Revotron 90PS XT Revotron 90PS XE Quadrajet 75PS XM Quadrajet 90PS XMS Quadrajet 90PS XT Quadrajet 90PS XMA Quadrajet 90PS

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

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

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 NA NA 15.64 15.64 25 25 25 NA NA 13.70 13.70 13.70 13.70 13.70 21.02 21.02 21.02 21.02 21.02 11.57 11.57 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1 15.30 15.30 15.30 15.30 16.70 21.12 13.49 13.49 17.57 17.57 17.57 17.57 22.95 22.95 22.95 22.95 22.95

10.42 12.56 15.43 4.45 5.16 5.40 6 5.50 6.12 6.35 7 1.99 2.29 2.69 2.49 2.89 4.44 4.85 3.90 4.16 4.93 5.21 5.38 5.57 5.95 4.88 5.15 5.97 6.20 6.61 7.59 7.61 6.16 6.93 7.59 8.58 8.51 10.20 8.90 9.99 11.60 13.02 14.35 6.56 6.74 7.28 7.93 5.28 5.97 9.96 10.99 4.85 5.49 5.69 6.27 5.87 6.55 6.75 7.31 7.25

A/T Hybrid JS G G (CVT) GL VL A/T D4-DJ D4-DJS D4-DG D4-DGL J PS G V VX D-4D JD D-4D GD D-4D VD D-4D VXD J PS G V VX TRD Sportivo D-4D JD

2.5 2.5 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.4 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 1.5 1.4

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

12.98 19.16 14.05 14.05 15.22 14.05 15.22 21.45 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 16.78 23.59

28.8 31.92 13.06 14.58 15.88 16.22 17.73 13.93 14.50 15.90 17.54 6.03 6.33 6.73 7.35 7.13 7.43 7.83 8.45 5 5.17 5.67 6.18 6.83 6.18

TATA

RENAULT

Duster

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Rio

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Zest

TOYOTA Camry

Corolla Altis

Corolla Altis

Etios

Etios Liva

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Etios Liva

Etios Cross

Fortuner

Innova

Land Cruiser 200 Land Cruiser Parado Prius

D-4D GD D-4D VD D-4D VXD D-4D TRD Sportivo Cross G Cross 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 Euro IV Non AC 8 Seater E Euro IV Non AC 7 Seater E Euro IV PS 8 Seater E Euro IV PS 7 Seater G Euro IV 8 Seater G Euro IV 7 Seater GX Euro IV 8 Seater GX Euro IV 7 Seater VX Euro IV 8 Seater VX Euro IV 7 Seater ZX Euro IV 7 Seater VX 200 Premium

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 4.5

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 D

23.59 23.59 23.59 23.59 17.71 16.78 23.59 23.59 12.55 12.55 11.88 NA NA NA 13.31 13.31 13.31 13.31 13.31 13.31 13.31 13.31 13.31 13.31 13.31 9.65

6.36 6.70 7.21 7.19 6.23 7.63 7.41 7.71 24.17 25.49 25.17 26.49 24.35 25.35 10.51 10.55 11.04 11.08 12.58 12.53 13.15 13.10 15.16 15.12 15.81 1.29 (Cr.)

Parado VX-L

3.0

D

11.13

88.80

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 Trendline (Diesel) Comfortline (Diesel) Highline (Diesel) GT TSI GT TDI MPI TDI Trendline Comfortline Highline Comfortline DSG AT Highline DSG AT Trendline Comfortline Highline Comfortline DSG AT Highline DSG AT

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

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

14.69 14.69 19.33 19.33 19.33 16.96 16.47 16.47 16.47 20.14 20.14 20.14 17.21 19.78 16.47 20.14 16.93 16.93 16.93 18.19 18.19 20.64 20.64 20.64 21.5 21.5

14.15 15.67 15.31 17.24 19.14 20.17 5.33 5.95 6.47 6.68 7.30 7.82 8.48 8.48 6.94 8.40 7.85 8.67 9.42 9.87 10.62 9.1 9.92 10.67 11.12 11.87

D3 Kinetic R-Design D3 Inscription T4 Petrol T6 Petrol D4 Kinetic D4 Summum D5 Summum R-Design D4 Summum D5 Summum D4 Kinetic D4 Momentum R-Design D5 Inscription D5 Inscription Luxury

2 2 2.0 1.6 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.4 2.0 2.0 2.4 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.4 2.0

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

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

24.75 27.7 32.50 27 42.00 32.40 35.25 38.35 40.25 42.58 46.20 43.50 46.60 52 50.20 77.9

VOLKSWAGEN

Jetta

Polo

Cross Polo

Vento

VOLVO V40 V40 Cross Country

S60

S80

XC60 XC90

OFF-ROAD VEHICLE PRICES SEGMENT

MODEL

ENGINE (CC)

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

49 196 169 445 498 567 850 760 455 498 760 904 NA 760

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

POLARIS

ATV & Youth Mode

Ranger

Ranger RZR

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MODEL RZR XP 900 RZR XP4 900 Widetrak LS Multix

ENGINE (CC) 875 875 488 NA

PRICE (RS.) 21.13 lakh 24.10 lakh 10.86 lakh 2.32 lakh

TWO WHEELER PRICES MODEL

ENGINE*

FUEL EFFICIENCY*

PRICE*

99.27 102 94.38 102 124.6 124.6 144.8 144.8 144.8 134.66 149 149.5 178.6 199.5 199.5 199.5 199.5 220 150 220 220

90 96.90 91 84 76 76 NA NA NA 68.10 65 NA 58.10 58 NA NA NA 54.20 NA NA NA

0.39 0.44 0.46 0.48 0.51 0.53 0.54 0.57 0.60 0.63 0.70 0.79 0.73 0.91 0.91 1.18 (Lakh) 1.30 (Lakh) 0.86 0.75 0.84 0.84

1170 1170 1170 1170 1293 1293 999 1170 1649 1649 1649

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

24.13 (Lakh) 29.73 (Lakh) 29.73 (Lakh) 25.96 (Lakh) 27.25 (Lakh) 29.41 (Lakh) 29.41 (Lakh) NA 34.35 (Lakh) 37.04 (Lakh) 44.79 (Lakh)

300 600 600 898 1131

NA NA NA NA NA

2.83 (Lakh) 5.15 (Lakh) 5.62 (Lakh) 9.48 (Lakh) 11.81 (Lakh)

249 249 647 647 678.2

NA NA NA NA NA

2.84 (Lakh) 3.00 (Lakh) 4.79 (Lakh) 5.26 (Lakh) 5.77 (Lakh)

803 803 803 821 821 1198 1198 821 821 1198 1198 1198 1198 1198 1198 1198 899 1285 1285 1198 1198

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

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

749 883 883 1202 1585 1690 1690 1690 1690 1247 1690

NA 21.70 21.70 NA 18.18 17.85 17.85 13.86 17.85 15.80 17.85

4.32 (Lakh) 6.32 (Lakh) 7.22 (Lakh) 8.82 (Lakh) 10.37(Lakh) 13.03 (Lakh) 15.08 (Lakh) 16.30 (Lakh) 16.45 (Lakh) 22.02 (Lakh) 29.91 (Lakh)

1801

NA

49.57 (Lakh)

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

BAJAJ AUTO Platina 100 Platina 100 ES Discover 100 Discover 100 M Discover 125 DTS-i (Drum) Discover 125 DTS-i (Disc) Discover 150 S (Drum) Discover 150 S (Disc) Discover 150 F 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 Avenger 150 Street Avenger 220 Street Avenger 220 Cruise BMW MOTORRAD R 1200 R R 1200 GS ADV 0A02 R 1200 RT R 1200 X (RnineT) 0A06 K 1300 R K 1300 S S 1000 RR HP2 Sport K 1600 GT K 1600 GTL K 1600 GTL Exclusive 0603 DSK BENELLI TNT 300 TNT 600i TNT 600 GT TNT 899 TNT R DSK HYOUSUNG Aquila 250 GT 250R GT 650R Aquila PRO ST7 DUCATI Scrambler Icon Scrambler Classic Scrambler Full Throttle Monster 821 Monster 821 Dark Monster 1200 Monster 1200 S Hyperstrada Hypermotard Multistrada Multistrada S White Multistrada S Red Diavel Dark Diavel Carbon Red Diavel Carbon Star White Diavel Titanium (LE) Panigale 899 Panigale 1299 Panigale 1299 S Panigale R Panigale R F015 HARLEY DAVIDSON Street 750 Super Low Iron 883 Forty - Eight Street Bob Fat Bob Fat Boy BreakOut Heritage Softail Classic Night Rod Special Street Glide CVO Limited

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ENGINE*

FUEL EFFICIENCY*

* Prices (Ex-Showroom Delhi) PRICE*

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

HERO MOTOCORP Pleasure Maestro 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 Dio DLX Activa DLX Activa i Activa i DLX Activa 125 Activa 3G Aviator Aviator DLX Lvio Livo (Disc) Dream Neo Dream Yuga CB Shine CB Unicorn CB Unicorn 160 CBR 150R CBR 250R CBR 650F CB 1000R CB 1000RR VT 1300 CX Gold Wing- GL 1800 INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Chief Classic Chief Vintage Chieftain Scout Roadmaster KAWASAKI Ninja 300 Ninja 650 R Ninja ZX 10R Ninja ZX 14R Ninja 1000 Ninja Z800 Ninja Z1000 ER-6n Z250 KTM KTM 200 Duke KTM 390 Duke KTM RC 200 KTM RC 390 LML NV SPL NV LS STAR EURO 150 STAR EURO 200 MAHINDRA 2 WHEELERS Kine Flyte Duro DZ Rodeo RZ Rodeo UZO Gusto Pantero Centuro Centuro Rockstar Mojo PIAGGIO Vespa LX Vespa VX Vespa S Vespa ELEGANTE Vespa Premium ROYAL ENFIELD Bullet 350 Bullet 500 Electra Twinspark

102 109 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 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

0.43 0.51 0.38 0.40 0.44 0.43 0.43 0.44 0.47 0.51 0.47 0.47 0.53 0.59 0.57 0.58 0.66 0.72 0.66 0.69 0.78 0.97

109 109 109 109 125 110 109 109 109 109 109 109 124.7 149.1 162.71 149.4 249 650 998 999 1312 1832

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

0.47 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.55 0.49 0.5 0.56 0.52 0.59 0.49 0.5 0.55 0.63 0.72 1.22 (Lakh) 1.58 (Lakh) 7.30 (Lakh) 11.81 (Lakh) 15.21 (Lakh) 13.99 (Lakh) 28.50 (Lakh)

1811 1811 1811 1131 1811

NA NA NA NA NA

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

296 649 998 1441 1043 806 1043 649 249

26 33 14 18 15 18 15 NA NA

3.60 (Lakh) 5.14 (Lakh) 16.40 (Lakh) 17.66 (Lakh) 12.87 (Lakh) 8.13 (Lakh) 12.87 (Lakh) 4.78 (Lakh) 2.99 (Lakh)

200 373 200 373

NA NA NA NA

1.31 (Lakh) 1.81 (Lakh) 1.60 (Lakh) 2.05 (Lakh)

149.56 147.55 150.82 199.89

NA NA NA NA

0.40 0.45 0.47 0.53

71.5 124.6 124.6 124.6 125 110 106.7 106.7 110 295

63.25 40 56.25 59.38 59 63 79.40 85.40 85.40 NA

0.34 0.41 0.49 0.47 0.48 0.45 0.39 0.48 0.45 1.58

125 125 125 125 150

62 60 NA NA NA

0.67 0.71 0.75 0.79 0.84

346 499 346

53.40 NA 53.40

0.98 1.42 (Lakh) 1.10 (Lakh)

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MODEL

ENGINE*

FUEL EFFICIENCY*

PRICE*

346 500 346 499 499 499 535

NA NA 53.40 53.40 39.35 39.35 NA

1.28 (Lakh) 1.63 (Lakh) 1.18 (Lakh) 1.51 (Lakh) 1.53 (Lakh) 1.60 (Lakh) 1.84 (Lakh)

124 112.8 124 112.8 124 149.5 154.9 154.9 250 1255 805 1783 1783 1340 999 999 999 1037

50.22 63 51 72 68.50 55.70 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

0.49 0.43 0.51 0.45 0.51 0.69 0.72 0.83 2.09 (Lakh) 10.75 (Lakh) 10.05 (Lakh) 15.95 (Lakh) 16.45 (Lakh) 15.95 (Lakh) 12.25 (Lakh) 12.70 (Lakh) 15.95 (Lakh) 14.95 (Lakh)

865 865 865 675 1050 675 675 800 800 800 800 800 1215 1699 1699 2294

18.12 18.13 NA NA NA 16.37 16.37 17.56 17.56 17.56 17.56 17.56 15.93 NA NA NA

5.99 (Lakh) 6.97 (Lakh) 7.18 (Lakh) 7.91 (Lakh) 11.06 (Lakh) 10.69 (Lakh) 12.14 (Lakh) 10.50 (Lakh) 11.60 (Lakh) 12.70 (Lakh) 12.14 (Lakh) 13.75 (Lakh) 18.75 (Lakh) 13.95 (Lakh) 16.19 (Lakh) 21.29 (Lakh)

87.8 87.8 109.7 109.7 99.7 109.7 109.7 125 125 159.7 177.4

65 65 62 62 87.70 83.90 62 67 67 NA NA

0.42 0.44 0.47 0.42 0.40 0.42 0.44 0.51 0.55 0.69 0.73

113 113 113 113 106 106 123 123 123 153 153 150 150 153 153 153 149 998 149 321 998 998 1679

NA NA 53 53 75.74 70.03 71.50 78 NA NA NA NA NA 62.40 NA 50.81 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

0.48 0.52 0.46 0.48 0.38 0.45 0.51 0.52 0.55 0.71 0.73 0.77 0.79 0.61 0.58 0.78 0.84 10.72 (Lakh) 1.17 (Lakh) 3.25 (Lakh) 22.34 (Lakh) 29.43 (Lakh) 25.65 (Lakh)

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

Thunderbird 350 Thunderbird 500 Classic 350 Classic 500 Desert Storm Classic- Chrome Continental GT SUZUKI Access 125 Lets Swish 125 Hayate Slingshot GS 150R Gixxer Gixxer SF Inazuma Bandit 1250 SA Intruder M800 Intruder M1800R Intruder M1800R B.O.S.S Hayabusa GSX - S1000 GSX - S1000F GSX - R1000 V- Storm 1000 TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES Bonneville A3 Bonneville T100 Thruxton A2 Street Triple ABS A2 Speed Triple ABS A1 Daytona 675 ABS Daytona 675 R Tiger XR 800 Tiger XRx Tiger XCx Tiger 800 XC Tiger 800 XCA Tiger Explorer Thunderbird Storm Thunderbird LT Rocket III Roadster TVS Scooty Pep+ Scooty Streak Wego Zest Star Sport Star City Jupiter Phoenix Phoenix (Disc) Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 180 YAMAHA Alpha Facino Ray Ray Z Crux YBR 110 YBR 125 Saluto SS 125 FZ FZ-S FZ Version 2 FZ-S Version 2 SZ-RR SZ-S FAZER FAZER F1 Version 2.0 FZ 1 YZF R15 YZF R3 YZF R1 YZF R1M VMAX

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BUSWORLD EUROPE KORTRIJK

Thousands of visitors thronged the Busworld Kortrijk, held in Sweden between Oct 16 to 21, 2015, breaking all previous records in terms of visitors as well as exhibitors.

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Spreading the Bus word globally

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he 23rd edition of the biannual professional bus and coach exhibition Busworld Kortrijk welcomed 34,932 professional visitors from 118 countries. This is a growth of nothing less than 9pc. On a visitor number level, this edition was the biggest ever.

Also on the exhibitor number level it was the biggest ever with 411 companies coming from 36 countries to exhibit in Busworld Kortrijk. Furthermore, the 23rd Busworld Kortrijk confirmed the general breakthrough of alternative powertrains. Big ticket players like Volvo, MAN, Iveco, Mercedes-Benz, Bombardier, Allison Transmission, Scania and several other companies took part

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in this global show for buses.

The popularity of the bus show is expected to reverberate across the globe with similar shows being organised in 2016 in Istanbul (Turkey), Moscow (Russia), Bengaluru (India) and Beijing (China). Other fairs will be held as well, including in Medellín in Columbia, Uzbekistan or Kazakhstan and Indonesia.

Didier Ramoudt, president of Busworld International says, “The world is globalising and so is the bus and coach sector.

Constructors and suppliers are looking for solutions across national boundaries. Today, I see that a limited number of actors are dominating the market and are represented on a worldwide level.

Everybody wants to conquer the world.”

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This year around 525,000 buses will be constructed in the entire world; by 2018 this number will already have increased to 600,000 buses and coaches.

This does not only have to do with the growing population but also with the after-sales and replacement market. A lot more vehicles will have to be replaced.

This opens perspectives for the constructors,” notes the president of Busworld International.

Since the demand for space was even more intense than for the 2013 edition, Mieke Glorieux, Director of Busworld Kortrijk, added 3,000 square metre to the temporary pavilions, hall 8 and 9.

The European Coach & Bus Week (ECW) took place from October 10 and ended with the announcement of the winners on October 14 during the Busworld press conference. All manufacturers were invited to participate with their most innovative vehicles in the two categories: bus or coach. A Busworld Academy was also highly active during Busworld Kortrijk 2015. Busworld

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Academy organised several high level debates, roundtables and seminars about safety, sustainability and comfort of buses and coaches.

VOLVO BUSES: For the first time ever, Volvo Buses unveiled its new electric bus in 12-metre configuration for series production.

This means the company now has a complete range of electrified

buses. The new Volvo 7900 Electric runs quietly and exhaustfree and is about 80 per cent more energy-efficient than a corresponding diesel bus. Sales get under way globally in 2016. At the public-transport fair in Milan earlier this year, Volvo Buses had unveiled one of the electric concept buses that have been in operation in Gothenburg since the summer. Now the company had

taken a major step forward and had presented its new electric bus in commercial configuration, ready for the market.

“Today we’re passing yet another important milestone in our drive for future sustainable transport and a cleaner, quieter urban environment. We can now offer a complete product range enabling the creation of electrified bus systems. Solutions that make it possible for all cities everywhere to step into the future,” said Hakan Agnevall, President of Volvo Buses.

The Volvo 7900 Electric’s lithium-ion batteries are charged both by the energy generated whenever the vehicle brakes, and also via the mains electricity network at the route’s end stops.

Each charge via the mains takes three to six minutes. Each minute of charging allows for 5-10 minutes of driving. The bus is designed for bus routes of 10-20 km. Opportunity charging at end stops creates an electric bus infrastructure whose route length is unaffected by battery size. The two-axle, 12-metre long bus has an aluminium body, three doors, a low floor and a bright and airy interior.

With the launch of the Volvo 7900 Electric, Volvo Buses now offers a comprehensive range of

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electrified buses. In addition to the latest model this range includes the Volvo 7900 Hybrid (which is also available as an articulated bus) and the Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid. All told Volvo has sold more than 2200 electrified buses since the company’s first hybrids were introduced in 2010.

SCANIA: Scania entered the starting line at Busworld 2015 with its broadest range ever – all with a focus on sustainable solutions.

Scania unveiled a new range of buses and coaches that meet the

highest demands in passenger transport. “I am confident that these vehicles will meet with success in the market. The time is ripe for a new and exciting approach to bus and coach travel that will attract new groups of passengers,” said Klas Dahlberg, Head of Buses and Coaches at Scania.

The line up of models included the hybridised Scania Citywide LE with the 320 hp hybrid biodiesel engine. This 12-metre bus, which now also complies with requirements for Class II

operations, features an innovative approach to an efficient passenger flow. Designed primarily for suburb-to-suburb and suburb-tocity operations in order to gain the full energy and economic potential of hybridisation, the interior has been planned accordingly. The forward section features ample standing space for passengers travelling short distances while those on longer journey can enjoy comfortable seating. Then there was the Scania Citywide LF with the 280 hp gas engine.

This 12-metre bus, seating 21+2

passengers featured Scania’s acclaimed Euro 6 gas engine, providing opportunities for cities to substantially reduce not only carbon emissions but also urban noise level.

The Scania Touring coach with the 13-litre Scania inline 6-cylinder Euro 6 SCR engine has been further optimised for fuel savings. The 13.7-metre coach has a seating capacity of 57+1+1.

“Scania leads the way towards sustainable transport without compromising on performance, operating economy or passenger appeal,” says Klas Dahlberg, adding that “We presently offer the widest choice of alternative fuels, all available here and now.”

IRIZAR: Irizar, a world leader in the manufacture of buses and coaches, unveiled that Irizar i8, a new state-of-the-art coach. This is a high end coach which is the sum of multiple technological solutions developed by the Irizar Group. In addition to two units of this new model, the stand also exhibited the Irizar i6 and the Group’s 100pc electric city bus, the Irizar i2e. An Irizar i4 was on show at the main entrance to the exhibition site along with another novelty, the new Irizar i3le, the first low-entry integral bus which was presented, on this occasion, with 76 | MOTOWN INDIA | NOVEMBER 2015

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This exhibition enabled Irizar to demonstrate its firm commitment to becoming the leading brand in electromobility and show the tremendous technological leap taken by the Group.

trade fair. One special feature is that the ELV21 and the ELV51 are significantly more compact and more lightweight while providing at least as much or even more performance than previous models. At the same time they offer outstanding efficiency and versatility. This is made possible by their modern aluminium design and the ideal combination of scroll spiral, electric motor and frequency inverter. All three of these components have now been brought together in one compact system.

ALLISON TRANSMISSION: Allison Transmission, the world’s largest manufacturer of fully automatic commercial-duty transmissions, has been specified by Van Hool for its TX range of coaches. The first vehicle equipped with Allison’s T525R transmission is a TX17 Altano 3-axle 13.20-meter coach powered by a Paccar MX13375/510hp engine for Belgian coach travel operator, De Zigeuner.

A TX17 coach was available to test drive by booking at the Van Hool stand. While Allison has been Van Hool’s standard choice for exports to North America for decades, the TX17 is the first Van Hool coach equipped with an Allison transmission available for the European market. Allison Transmission displayed its recently expanded fully automatic transmission ranges for the first time in Europe. New xFE models for buses, “xFE” designating extra fuel economy, incorporate the latest advances in fuel-efficient technology, demonstrating improvements of up to 7 percent in addition to potential FuelSense gains. Incorporating optimized gear ratios coupled with the FuelSense Max package, xFE transmissions have been designed to enable 1st range lock up, deliver significantly more lock up operation and operate at lower engine speeds in higher ranges for further fuel economy improvements. Allison will offer three new xFE models in Europe: the T3280 xFE, T3325 xFE and T3375 xFE. Allison Transmission recently realigned its Torqmatic product portfolio to include additional transmission models, each reflecting hardware and software developments that offer fleets

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GRAYSON: Grayson, a leading

increased fuel efficiency. The newly introduced T1000, T2100 and T2200 fully automatic transmission models replace existing 1000, 2100 and 2200 models available for mini-bus, midibus and coach applications across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia and Latin America.

The expansion of the Torqmatic product family provides customers with a complete range of Allison transmissions featuring the latest product enhancements including 5th Generation Electronic Controls and FuelSense fuel-efficiency software. Allison displayed the T2100 transmission during Busworld at Stand 202.

Completing the transmission line-up on the Allison stand was an H 50 EP system. Since 2003, Allison has delivered over 6,900 hybrid propulsion systems which

have accumulated nearly 1.1 billion kilometers (682 million miles), saving an estimated 137 million liters (36 million gallons) of fuel and preventing almost 360 metric tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere.

Allison Hybrid EP systems have demonstrated real, bottomline operating benefits to municipalities and fleet operators in many European cities including Duesseldorf, Hannover and Oslo.

BITZER: Bitzer, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of refrigeration compressors, presented its new Speedlite scroll compressors for mobile applications at the Busworld. The company driving innovation in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector brought two new series of scroll compressors along to the

UK manufacturer celebrated its biggest ever presence at Busworld Kortrijk Europe by unveiling two new products for the bus and coach market. Grayson Thermal Systems showcased the lightest ever E-Drive pack and a new 24v electric water pump for use on hybrid and electric vehicles. It also showcased its new battery thermal management system for full electric vehicles and updated HVAC range, including a heat and AC front box that promises to offer improved maintenance and – thanks to its lightweight aluminum frame – considerable weight savings. The company, which employs 245 people across plants in Birmingham, Poland and North America, also announced a new strategic distribution agreement during the show. The lightest ever E-Drive cooling system was for a Cummins 6.7 litre, 280 HP Euro 6 engine.

ZIEHL-ABEGG:

Vehicles fitted with ZAwheel from ZiehlAbegg were put on show by bus manufacturers at Busworld.

“Electromobility protects the environment, is quiet and works” says Ralf Arnold, Managing Director of ZiehlAbegg Automotive, making a reference to a number of city bus manufacturers in Europe who are successfully incorporating the ZAwheel gearless in wheel hub drive. Electric buses from various manufacturers were on show at

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Busworld in Kortrijk (Belgium).

The gearless in wheel hub drive from Ziehl-Abegg is now fitted as standard by several European bus manufacturers: VDL Bus & Coach (The Netherlands), Hybricon Bus Systems (Sweden), Ekova Electric (Czech Republic), Troliga (Slovakia), Lider Trading (Poland), ebe Europa (Germany).

In the spring, Eckhard Schläfke, Operations Manager Public Utilities Department Münster (Germany) commissioned five electric buses into operation as part of the ZeEUS Project. How can a local authority integrate five electric vehicles into an existing fleet of diesel vehicles? The Public Utilities Department has installed quick charge stations in the Public Utilities Department depot as well as at the two bus termini. These stations use the quick charge process to recharge the batteries on the roof of the vehicles during the normal scheduled waiting period. Referring to the battery reserve, Schläfke says that “even if there is no time to charge the

battery, e.g. because of delays, the bus can continue operating”.

Thanks to the charging stations being located at the termini and the efficient ZAwheel drive, the dimensions of the batteries have been kept to a minimum; the vehicle weighs hardly any more than a conventional bus Does electromobility work in cold regions? For CEO Jonas Hansson, this is not a problem.

His company Hybricon Bus Systems AB builds electric city buses especially for cold regions: with extra insulated cabin and floor, heat regeneration, air curtains at the entrance, specially insulated windows, and also with the gearless in wheel hub drive from Ziehl-Abegg. “We don’t even use the Stroco heater”, says Hansson. The buses can be heated 100 percent with electricity at minus 25 degrees Celsius. “Our technology is so good and the positive experience in the north of Sweden has prompted the City of Umea to order 8 more city buses”, emphasizes Jonas Hansson.

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After years of waiting and testing Ralf Arnold believes the hour for electric city buses has now come: “The time is ripe, the political pressure is there - and we have the right drive solution to meet the need.” In every comparison test the ZAwheel gearless in wheel hub drive is clearly the front runner in terms of noise characteristics, efficiency and operating costs. By not having any gears the ZAwheel also scores over diesel-powered vehicles and hybrid buses in terms of life-cycle costs

DAF: At Busworld Kortrijk, DAF extended its DAF Transport Efficiency programme to the bus and coach sector. This programme aims to further increase efficiency for operators. To achieve this goal, DAF Components not only supplies a complete range of reliable and economical PACCAR engines, but also a comprehensive package of services to ensure maximum vehicle availability.

A key new addition to the DAF

Components offering, is a DAF LF chassis module as a basis for compact buses. For decades, DAF has held a prominent position on the international market for buses and coaches as an independent supplier of engines. DAF Components provides a complete range of Euro 6 engines for the European market.

VDL BUS & COACH: The new VDL Futura doubledecker was introduced to the general public for the first time during Busworld 2015. With its sophisticated, streamlined, modern design, the VDL Futura FDD2 is the next milestone in the high-end VDL Futura family. With a capacity of up to 96 passengers, VDL Bus & Coach offers both the discerning holidaymaker and the intercity business passenger a comfortable and suitable transport solution. The fuel-efficient powertrain in combination with the aerodynamic styling guarantee low fuel consumption and thus low CO2 emissions. The VDL Futura

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FDD2 is the coach that not only optimally contributes to ‘Profit of Ownership’ but will also become the showpiece of many coach companies.

BOMBARDIER:

Bombardier Transportation’s e-mobility business unit Primove exhibited its latest technologies. PRIMOVE not only showcased their complete e-mobility portfolio, but also presented their projects in passenger operations. In March 2014, the innovative wireless PRIMOVE charging system and the compact PRIMOVE battery system made its debut on e-buses operating in Braunschweig, Germany. Since then, the German cities of Mannheim and Berlin have also introduced the technology on inner-city bus lines, not only allowing passengers to enjoy a quiet and zero-emission ride, but also proving the suitability and reliability of the system - even on demanding inner-city routes.

Bombardier is also currently working on implementing its

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PRIMOVE system for electric buses in Bruges, Belgium.

For electric buses, the PRIMOVE package represents a major leap forward by creating a competitive alternative to diesel and hybrid systems. It offers a unique combination of fast inductive charging, light-weight batteries and a fully-integrated propulsion system. The PRIMOVE e-mobility portfolio is not limited to buses but can be also applied to a variety of electric rail and road vehicles. For automobiles, the PRIMOVE system overcomes charging constraints with a fast, safe and automated charging process. The compact system fits into the underside of any car and requires no plugging, making e-mobility more convenient than ever. Bombardier recently announced that it has signed a nomination agreement with one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers for the serial development of the PRIMOVE 3.6 kW inductive charging solution.

This partnership marks a major breakthrough for Bombardier,

growing beyond its traditional core business of public transportation into the private automobile sector.

CONTINENTAL: The international tyre manufacturer and automotive supplier Continental presented its portfolio of bus tyres, electronics, fleet management and instrumentation solutions, as well as ergonomics at Busworld in Kortrijk. Highlights included the fully configurable instrument cluster MultiViu Professional 12 and the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ContiPressureCheck.

There is a growing trend toward networked vehicles that make the driver’s life easier by displaying important information clearly, a trend which is supported by Continental’s Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket business unit with its innovative instrument cluster, MultiViu Professional 12. The fully configurable instrument cluster has a high-resolution, 12.3-inch color TFT display, real-time capable 2D graphics, and video imaging.

In addition, Continental presented the camera systems ProViu Mirror and ProViu ASL360.

ProViu Mirror offers an alternative to exterior mirrors. Two cameras are installed on each side of the vehicle. Their recordings are transmitted to two displays on the right and left of the A-pillar. The technology considerably expands the visible area compared with conventional exterior mirrors, and maximizes driving safety while simultaneously cutting fuel consumption by up to 2pc. The camera system ProViu ASL360 extends these cost and safety savings even further, by directly transferring a real-time image of objects immediately adjacent to the vehicle onto a display. As a result the risk of damage to both the vehicle itself and other objects around it is reduced since the driver’s blind spots are eliminated.

This particularly facilitates cornering and turning in tight spaces.

In the field of vehicle electronics, Continental also exhibited a

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COVER REPORT modular driver’s workplace for urban and intercity buses that complies with VDV and EBSF standards. The modular design provides a workplace that is userfriendly and has a very flexible layout. Its components can be adapted to many different use cases. As the height and incline of the system can also be fully adapted, the new design offers bus drivers considerably more ergonomic working conditions.

ABB: ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, introduced an automated fast charging system which allows electric city buses to drive 24/7, thus enabling true zero emission bus transport in cities. With its automated rooftop connection and a typical charge time of 4–6 minutes, the system can easily be integrated in existing bus lines by installing fast chargers at end points, terminals, depots and/or intermediate stops. The modular design offering 150 kW, 300 kW or 450 kW of charging power provides any city bus with enough energy in only a few minutes to run its inner-city route continuously throughout the day.

With increasing air pollution levels and a stronger public commitment to clean transportation, electric city buses offer a large opportunity to improve life in cities, while also reducing operational costs.

ABB’s automated fast charging system solves the key problems for large scale adoption of zero emission electric buses: long charging times and short driving

range belong to the past. A practical solution based on international industry standards ABB’s automatic charging system is based on IEC 61851-23, the international standard for fast charging electric vehicles. This ensures the appropriate safety systems are in place, the electrical design is in accordance with regulations, and the systems architecture and working principle are supported by the wider automotive community in the future.

The robust automated connection is based on a pantograph: a proven system used commonly on trains, trams and metros, but mounted in inverted position on a stylish infrastructure pole. When a bus arrives at the charging stop, wireless communication will be established between bus and charger and the pantograph will

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come down automatically. After all safety checks are performed the system will provide the bus with a powerful fast recharge. ABB’s fast charging system was shown to the public for the first time in Kortrijk, Belgium at the Busworld 2015 show, where ABB showcased multiple innovative technologies for public transport.

ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG: ZF Friedrichshafen AG presented its extensive product portfolio for midibuses, city buses, and coaches. The innovations included the reengineered ZFEcoLife automatic transmission which now features the start/stop function. Fuel savings of up to ten percent can be achieved with this function alone in conventional diesel city buses. An additional electric motor in the driveline is not necessary and reduces thus costs and installation space. The further development of the AVE 130 electric portal axle is a suitable solution for electrically driven buses. With its product range, the technology company completely covers the demands of current and future bus applications. For ZF, automotive megatrends like efficiency, safety, and automated driving play an as important role as social and political long-term

factors or the increase of comfort for drivers and passengers when developing new products.

MAN: At the Busworld, MAN showcased its extensive expertise in the bus sector. Whether it is a luxury coach with a bistro upgrade or an applicationoptimised city bus and intercity bus - individuality, innovation and interactivity are reflected in the MAN product range. Following its premier at MAN BusDays 2015 in Ankara, the MAN Lion’s Intercity was showcased for the first time at Busworld. The MAN Lion’s Intercity has been adapted without compromise for use in long distance transport and shuttle services and as a robust school bus, combining first class comfort with both a high level of functionality and outstanding safety in the very best MAN quality. The vehicle sets standards not just with its striking, aerodynamically-optimised design and its excellent driving characteristics, but above all with its efficient fuel consumption and low life-cycle costs. The concept behind the low total cost of ownership is the consistent use of light weight components.

Good aerodynamics and ease of servicing and repair also contribute to the low operating costs. At the Busworld, MAN showcased the vehicle in the 12-metre and 13-metre long versions. MI

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Call for use of galvanized steel in Indian auto industry In order to address the grave problem of corrosion in the country, especially in vehicles and also those that operate in and around the coastal areas of the country, the International Zinc Association (IZA), in a joint initiative with IIT-Mumbai and Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL), a subsidiary of Vedanta Ltd organised an interactive session to raise awareness of the benefits of galvanized steel in the Indian automotive industry.

“Hindustan Zinc lends full support to IZA to resolve this grave problem of corrosion in India. India loses around 5pcof GDP each ear in corrosion losses.

As a sustainable organisation we believe that corrosion mitigation will lead to sustainable vehicles and infrastructure for the future generations and at the same time bring down GDP loss to the economy” said Vikas Sharma, COO (Smelters), Hindustan Zinc Ltd. Galvanized steel primarily has two distinct benefits—first, it protects the steel from corrosive attack acting as a continuous and lasting shield between steel and the atmosphere. Secondly, it acts as a galvanic protector, sacrificing itself slowly in the presence of

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corrosive agents.

“Zinc is an amazing corrosion protector because of its sacrificial properties”, said Prof. Khanna from IIT Mumbai, who has steered a study on corrosion in cars in Mumbai. The Professor stated that Indian cars which usually use coated steels, give the look and feel of international cars but not all cars provide perforation warranties, which is the right of the customer. Apart from these, use of Galvanized Advanced High Strength Steels helps in the reduction of car body weight, emissions and improves safety performance along with fuel efficiency, which is in line with the requirement of the new age cars for Indian roads.

Indian car makers use galvanized steel for the body panels, but only for the export models. Galvanized steel has been used for decades across Europe, North America, Japan and South Korea for body panels.

The wide use is mainly owing to the regulatory frameworks in the developed economies.

“The overall benefit to the automaker is expected to more than offset the additional cost towards galvanizing” said Kenneth De Souza, Consultant (Canada)

Officials of International Zinc Association, Hindustan Zinc and IIT Mumbai during an interactive session in New Delhi International Zinc Association, adding that emissions of a vehicle are expected to reduce as it gets lighter and lighter.

The sixth largest car manufacturer in the world, India is a key market for the automotive sector. Steady economic growth and robust consumption trends make it one of the most attractive regions for auto companies to launch their products and align the designs with international models.

A study by IIT Bombay proved that of the 500 odd cars surveyed, four major corroded areas merged: bonnet, boot, rocker and door panels.

The IZA has set up an International Galvanized Auto Body Partnership (GAP), in collaboration of the zinc, steel and automobile industries aligned in support of the market for

advanced corrosion-resistant sheet steels in automobiles.

The program aims to expand performance of galvanized advanced high strength steels through process improvements in automotive galvanizing lines and extending capabilities of zincbased coatings.

Eighty percent of the GAP programme funding comes from the steel industry, whose involvement in the design and direction of the program leads to direct transfer of results to the automotive industry. Many advanced vehicle designs are now making use of GAP program results. According to experts, the usage of high strength galvanized steel has several benefits including low maintenance, anti-perforation warranties or corrosion resistant materials are quite common.

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NEWS

BMW Financial Services invests 110 crore additional in India The BMW Group has increased its investment in BMW Financial Services India to Rs 640 crore(€ 98 million) in 2015 from Rs 530 crore (€ 80 million) in 2012. BMW Group launched BMW Financial Services India on October 5, 2010 as a 100pc subsidiary headquartered in Gurgaon (National Capital Region). On June 16, 2010, BMW Financial Services received a license to operate as a NonBanking Finance Company (NBFC) from the Reserve Bank of India.

Aimed at private and corporate customers, BMW Financial Services offers an extensive product portfolio including financing, leasing, insurance (as corporate agent) and dealer financing. BMW Financial Services offers individually tailored payment plans, attractive offers,

quick approvals with fast turn-around time and special loyalty benefits.

Dr. Stefan David Schlipf, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, BMW Financial Services India said, “BMW Financial Services India has

is an important market for us. We are dedicated to provide a ‘complete brand experience’ to our customers, be it in terms of tactical delivery of products or service quality.”

Philipp von Sahr, President, BMW India said, “In the world of BMW, world-class isn’t limited to the vehicles that we engineer. It also finds its way into the services that we offer. BMW Financial (L- R) Dr. Stefan David Schlipf MD & CEO, Services completes the BMW Financial Services India with Philipp circle of ‘Sheer Driving von Sahr, President, BMW India Pleasure’ by providing complete peace of mind to BMW customers with transparent successfully established itself as the leading provider of customised financial solutions to make the transition from showroom to the financing solutions and premium services and the new investment road. BMW Financial Services is an integral part of our operations will help us in further enhancing in India and has made significant our portfolio. This investment contribution to BMW Group’s reinforces BMW Group’s longgrowth in this market.” term commitment to India which

3,000 Chevrolet Beat cars shipped to Mexico General Motors India announced that it is shipping the first 3,000 left-hand-drive Chevrolet Beats to Mexico. The vehicles left the Mumbai Port Trust of Maharashtra and are expected to arrive in Mexico within eight weeks, with sales commencing in December 2015.

“In keeping with our commitment to the Make in India programme, we are proud to celebrate the first shipment of Chevrolet Beats to Mexico, GM India’s second major export market,” said GM India (www.chevrolet.co.in ) President and Managing Director Arvind Saxena, adding that “This is part of GM’s strategy to make India an export hub for global markets. We will continue to export Beats to Mexico on a monthly basis.”

The Beat, badged the Spark outside India, is available in more than 70 markets worldwide and has sold over 1 million units.

The Beat is produced at GM India’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Talegaon, Maharashtra, which has a base capacity of 130,000 vehicles. GM India began vehicle exports from India to Chile in September 2014.

“In 2015, we plan to export 20,000 vehicles, compared with just 1,000 vehicles last year,” said Saxena. “This number will further increase to approximately 50,000 vehicles in 2016, reinforcing our commitment to the Indian market and our strong local supplier base,” he noted.

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forward. This will help increase capacity utilisation at our Talegaon plant.”

During her recent visit to India, GM CEO Mary Barra announced $1 billion in new investment in the market, including exports. The

Talegaon facility will increase its base capacity to 220,000 vehicles by 2025. It will also become a global export hub for GM, with up to 30 percent of its annual production planned for markets outside India.

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Magneti Marelli new robotized gearbox plant inaugurated Magneti Marelli, through its ‘Magneti Marelli Powertrain India Private Ltd.’ joint venture (JV between Magneti Marelli, Maruti Suzuki and Suzuki Motor Company in force since 2007), recently inaugurated a new industrial site for the production of robotized gearboxes for automobiles, also called AMT (Automated Manual Transmission).

The plant is located in Manesar, near Gurgaon, just a few kilometres from New Delhi, in the same area that is home to the manufacturing facility dedicated to the production of powertrain electronic control units.

The new plant covers a total surface area of 7,500 square metres, which houses the production lines and offices. When fully operational, the plant will employ approximately 115 people and will have a production capacity of 280,000 robotized gearbox kits

per year.

The facility was created to address the growing market success that the AMT component has had in India over the past two years and to meet the demand from local carmakers regarding additional future implementations.

Examples of successful car models currently equipped with the Magneti Marelli AMT gearbox in India include Maruti Celerio, Maruti Alto, Tata Nano and Tata Zest.

The reason behind the success of the AMT on the Indian market is due to the particularly positive perception on the part of customers and end consumers with respect to the specific and distinctive characteristics of the solution. In fact, the AMT is an example of a value-added yet cost effective technological solution which, automating a simple manual transmission with an electro-hydraulic “add-on” device, combines driving

comfort, optimisation of fuel consumption and emissions, as well as containment of industrial costs.

The technology is based on the use of an electronic control unit combined with an electrohydraulic system that controls the use of the clutch when changing gears, allowing the driver to shift gears without the use of the clutch, either sequentially or in a fully automatic way. The electronic optimisation of the ATM gearbox also leads to reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions compared to vehicles with standard automatic and manual transmissions. The production facility in Manesar dedicated to the AMT component relies on advanced production systems and was built with a strong focus on respect for the environment.

The main building, in fact, has been designed to facilitate the maximum diffusion of natural light

during the day without the use of artificial lighting, while at night light will be ensured thanks to the use of solar panels powering low energy consumption LED light bulbs. Moreover, the exterior design minimises wind pressure, improving the internal ventilation.

Finally, the building is equipped with a system for the collection of rain water and for waste management.

The full Magneti Marelli industrial perimeter is present in the country, with seven plants and a research and development centre in the New Delhi area, operating in the Powertrain, Electronic Systems, Exhaust Systems and Suspension Systems sectors; three plants and a research and development centre in the Pune area operating in the Lighting, Powertrain, Exhaust Systems and Shock Absorbers sectors; and a plant in the Chennai area, operating in the Exhaust Systems sector.

Mahindra First Choice Wheels acquisition Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd. (MFCWL), India’s No. 1 multibrand certified used car company, has acquired the business assets of Autorisk Management Services Pvt. Ltd. Autorisk Management Services is a leading player in the pre-insurance inspection services business in India. With this acquisition, MFCWL enhances its inspection capability and reach across India. These capabilities will add to Autoinspekt, MFCWL’s

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industry leading vehicle inspection services. Autoinspekt, today is used by a wide array of clients for inspecting and valuing used vehicle assets including passenger cars, utility vehicles, commercial vehicles and tractors.

“We are delighted to move forward with the acquition of Autorisk’s assets and welcome them aboard Mahindra First Choice Wheels. This will enable us to provide vastly enhanced

coverage, quality and efficiency of inspection services to our dealers and clients”, said Rajeev Dubey, CEO, Aftermarket Sector, Group President, HR & Corporate Services and Member, Group Executive Board. “Vehicle inspections is a growing service for us and we believe the addition of Autorisk’s capability, will support our overall growth agenda by adding a new and diversified client base with an enhanced resource

footprint”, said Dr. Nagendra Palle, CEO & MD, Mahindra First Choice Wheels. “Autorisk brings over a decade of experience in pre-insurance vehicle inspections.

We see an opportunity to leverage their experience in diversifying and growing Autoinspekt while adding resources across India to serve our clients better”, said B. Ganeshkumar, Senior Vicepresident, eBusiness, Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd.

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Mahindra rolls out two new vehicles on all new Supro platform Automobile behemoth Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has launched two new vehicles simultaneously from its all new product platform, Supro. The company launched Supro Van, a stylish and spacious 8 seater diesel vehicle suitable for large families and tour & travel segment and the Supro Maxitruck, a modern load carrier with a payload capacity of 1 ton suitable for intra and inter city transportation of goods.

Prices of the Supro Van starts at Rs. 4.38 lakh (BS3 Ex-showroom Thane, Maharashtra) while the Supro Maxitruck starts at Rs.4.25 lakh (BS3 Ex-showroom Thane, Maharashtra).

As an industry first, Mahindra has simultaneously rolled out two new products in two distinct segments of passenger and commercial vehicles.

Conceptualised to address the needs of two different customer segments effectively while delivering a superior value

proposition, the Supro platform is expected to lead the pack with Superior Fuel Efficiency, power, comfort and style.

The Supro Van is powered by a Direct Injection (DI) turbo diesel engine that delivers superior pick up and acceleration. Performance meets economy with Mahindra’s Direct Injection (DI) turbo diesel

engine that pumps out 45 HP (34 Kw @ 3750 rpm) power and still gives a mileage of 23.5 kilometres to a litre with fuel smart technology. The Supro Van also boasts of best in class 5 Speed Gear Transmission and electronic power steering for a more pleasurable driving experience.

The Supro Maxitruck is also

powered by Direct Injection (DI) turbo diesel engine. Further with its power of 45 HP (34 Kw @ 3750 rpm), a mileage of 22.4 km/l and a top speed of approximately 95 Kmph, the Supro Maxitruck will deliver great value to the customer.

Further, the Supro Maxitruck offers 1000 kg payload and 8.2ft cargo box. Equipped with a bigger

Mahindra officials at the launch in Mumbai

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CV NEWS R13(33.02 cm) tyres and a 4.7m turning radius the Supro Maxitruck offers ease of driveability and load carrying capacity even on narrow city lanes. All these will help in aspects such as carrying higher load effortlessly, lowering the fuel cost and enabling a faster turn-around time for the customer thereby improving his earnings.

Speaking at the launch, Pravin Shah, President & Chief Executive (Automotive), Mahindra & Mahindra noted, “At Mahindra, we have regularly created disruptions in the market and the simultaneous launch of two all new Supro products is a clear validation of our approach. A true ‘Make-inIndia’ vehicle platform, both the vehicles are all set to redefine their respective categories.

Being a listening organisation, we have taken a significant leap by comprehensively addressing

the needs of the customers in both people as well as cargo movement with the launch of Supro platform. I am confident that as with other Mahindra products, the Supro will go a long way in helping our customers prosper in life in line with our Mahindra Rise philosophy”.

Targeted at two different customer segments, the Supro Van and Supro Maxitruck are set

to redefine norms with their distinct offerings. It can be used as a personal vehicle for large families in semi urban, tier II & III towns; as personal cum business application vehicle for traders; and as an affordable tour & travel vehicle and an additional source of income for farmers. The other new product from Supro platform, the Supro Maxitruck will source business from captive as well as

market load operators. In fact it will provide the perfect upgrade opportunity for mini-truck segment and a superior value proposition option for the maxitruck segment.

Built at Mahindra’s plant in Chakan, Maharashtra, the Supro platform has undergone rigorous and full test cycle runs and has been validated on all performance, safety and reliability parameters. It also comes with a warranty of 2 years/60,000km (whichever is earlier) and will be available in colour options of Metallic Brown & Red, Deep Blue and Diamond White. The Supro Van will be available in 3 variants namely VX (Base Variant), LX (With Power Steering), ZX (With Power Steering & AC) and the Supro Maxitruck also will be available in 3 variants T2 (Base Variant), T4 (With Power Steering), T6 (With Power Steering & AC) respectively.

Tata Motors trains school bus staff through ‘Hamare Bus Ki Baat Hai’ Furthering initiatives to promote safe school bus travel, Tata Motors held ‘Hamare Bus Ki Baat Hai’, at Springfield School, Bangalore, a school bus safety programme, for school bus staff

and drivers, aimed at educating them on safety and how it is to practiced, to prevent and minimise accidents during travel. Besides the programme also aims at sensitising participants about the softer aspects of their respective jobs, like dealing with children and parents while on the job. Around 70 of Springfield’s School bus staff were trained at its campus in Ramanagara, Karnataka.

Sandeep Kumar, Business Head – Commercial Vehicle - Passenger,

Tata Motors Ltd. said, “Each day, at countless bus stops across the country, parents entrust schools with what’s most precious to them - their children! Undoubtedly, this is a huge responsibility that places enormous pressure on schools and various people associated in transporting their children to and from school. Through this campaign, Tata Motors is partnering with parents, schools and transport authorities to help manage this responsibility. We

have trained over 17,000 school bus staff so far” In 2014 alone, Tata Motors trained over 15,000 school bus staff on school bus safety across 41 cities, 295 schools, through 302 sessions, under the ‘Hamare Bus Ki Baat Hai’ school bus safety programme. ‘Hamare Bus Ki Baat Hai’ began in 2013 with interactive sessions designed with the objective of sensitising school bus staff, on the safety of children during school bus travel.

The International Commercial Vehicle Fair, 3rd edition The International Commercial Vehicle Fair (TICVF) is gearing up for its third edition that will be held in Coimbatore from December 11 to13, 2015. The first two editions of the fair were held in Chennai. This year the fair is to be held in Coimbatore to provide easier access for the fleet owners from Salem, Namakkal, Sangagiri and Thiruchengode.

TICVF aims to provide a neutral platform for showcasing the most comprehensive range of

commercial vehicles, components, spares, accessories and parts including tyres batteries and lubricants along with insurance and finance to a diverse cross section of users and end users including fleet owners, transporters, logistics providers and institutions. The objective of the fair is to facilitate the transport industry in identifying technological solutions to meet the challenges and align with the transformation that is taking

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place in the industry. It will offer exhibitors exposure to new markets. This fair since its inception in 2013 continues to enjoy the support of All India Motor Transport Congress and their affiliate transport trade File Photo associations in South India.

The major automobile expo in fair dedicated to the commercial India, the Auto Expo Motor Show, vehicles and hence this has the exhibits all types of vehicles support of all in the industry. This but focuses on passenger cars. is a regular annual event of M/s.

According to the organisers of Nexinno Trade Fairs (P) Limited the TICVF, the industry needs a Chennai.

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TECHNOLOGY

Bosch makes urban traffic safer for pedestrians Traffic in cities is often congested and unpredictable. Cars share the streets with bicycles, motorcycles, trucks, and buses. In a country like India, the traffic is even worse.

Cars even share the streets with jaywalkers, cows, stray dogs, three-wheelers, juggads and what not.

It is not unusual to see cars double parked and pedestrians stepping out into the road without warning. The prospect of vehicles negotiating these hazards completely autonomously is almost unimaginable.

“Autonomous driving is coming to cities, too. The level of automation is being gradually increased, starting out with driver assistance systems,” says Dr. Dietrich Manstetten, who works in research and advance engineering at Robert Bosch GmbH. Together with his colleague Dr. Lutz Bürkle and a team of 11 Bosch researchers, he is working on the technology needed to achieve this as part of the UR:BAN research initiative. The researchers have made great progress: “One of the things we’ve taught the cars is to predict what is going to happen next, and help drivers take evasive action whenever there is a threat of collision with a pedestrian,” Bürkle says.

UR:BAN (acronym from the German for urban space: user-

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friendly assistance systems and network management) is a publicly funded joint project. It brings together 31 partners from the automotive, automotive-supply, electronics, communications, and software industries, as well as universities, research institutes, and cities.

EVASIVE STEERING SUPPORT PREVENTS UP TO 58PC OF COLLISIONS WITH PEDESTRIANS A prerequisite for automated driving functions is to have sensors that reliably monitor the vehicle’s surroundings. “Only when we know what’s going on around the car can we determine the correct driving strategy,” Bürkle says. One component Bosch relies on for environment recognition is its stereo video camera, which can already be found in production vehicles.

Mounted behind the windshield near the rear-view mirror, the

camera monitors the area to the front of the test vehicle, and relays this information to a computer in the trunk. This computer analyzes the data more than ten times a second. But Bosch does not stop there. “Using smart algorithms, we get the computer to calculate how the environment is changing and where objects are headed,” Bürkle says. In other words, the Bosch technology not only detects the current position of pedestrians and cyclists, but also predicts where they will be in a second’s time.

This presents new opportunities for pedestrian protection.

Based on this, the Bosch researchers have developed an assistance system that intervenes to prevent a collision with a pedestrian. At vehicle speeds up to 50 kmph, the system helps drivers brake and take evasive

action. If braking alone is no longer enough to prevent a collision with a pedestrian who suddenly walks out in front of the car, the assistant instantaneously computes an evasive manoeuvre. As soon as drivers start using the steering wheel to take evasive action, the system kicks in to support the steering manoeuvre.

“According to our studies, provided the driver reacts at least half a second before a potential collision, the assistance system can help avoid it in 58 pc of cases,” Bürkle says. But it is even better to avoid situations such as this in the first place. Critical situations arise when drivers are distracted and not looking at the road. Bosch’s solution to this is called driver observation. “By monitoring drivers’ line of sight, tiny cameras in the vehicle’s interior can tell whether their eyes are on the road,” Manstetten says. This makes it possible to warn distracted drivers in good time before the traffic situation becomes risky. In this context, Bosch believes that it helps to place indicators in the instrument clusters or an LED display on the dashboard directly in the driver’s field of vision.

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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW PASSENGER VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

(Total Domestic Sales + Exports for the month of September 2015 = 2,14,548 Units)

UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

(Total Domestic Sales + Exports for the month of September 2015 = 75,040 Units) Mahindra & Mahindra (26.55)%

Maruti Suzuki India (44.36)%

Maruti Suzuki India (24.77)%

Hyundai Motor India (22.15)%

Ford India (16.74)%

Honda Cars India (8.60)%

Hyundai Motor India (12.01)%

Nissan Motor India (5.32)%

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (8.70)%

Tata Motors (4.99)%

Tata Motors (4.37)%

Ford India (4.60)%

Renault India (1.70)%

Volkswagen India (4.50)%

General Motors India (1.65)%

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (2.85)%

Nissan Motor India (1.64)%

General Motors India (1.40)%

Honda Cars India (1.11)%

OTHERS (1.23)% Skoda Auto India (0.57%); Fiat India Automobiles (0.27%); Renault India (0.24%); Mahindra & Mahindra (0.15%)

OTHERS (0.76)% Force Motors (0.40%) Hindustan Motors Finance Corp (0.20%) Ashok Leyland (0.09%) Isuzu Motors (0.05%) Skoda Auto India (0.02%)

TWO WHEELER MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

(Total Domestic Sales + Exports for the month of September 2015 = 17,70,439 Units)

THREE WHEELERS MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

(Total Domestic Sales + Exports for the month of September 2015 = 94,254 Units)

Hero MotoCorp (34.27)% Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (24.33)% Bajaj Auto (18.65)% TVS Motor Company (12.48)% India Yamaha Motor (4.68)% Royal Enfield (2.51)% Suzuki Motorcycle India (1.76)% OTHERS (1.32)% Mahindra Two Wheelers (1.07%) Piaggio Vehicles (0.14%) H-D Motor Company India (0.09%) Triumph Motorcycles (India) (0.01%) Kawasaki India (0.01%)

LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

(Total Domestic Sales + Exports for the month of September 2015 = 36,972 Units)

Bajaj Auto (57.47)% Piaggio Vehicles (18.19)% TVS Motor Company (12.49)% Mahindra & Mahindra (6.22)% Atul Auto (4.56)% Scooters India (0.86)% Force Motors (0.21)%

MEDIUM & HEAVY COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

(Total Domestic Sales + Exports for the month of September 2015 = 33,545 Units)

Mahindra & Mahindra (43.70)%

Tata Motors (51.35)%

Tata Motors (37.89)%

Ashok Leyland (36.19)%

Ashok Leyland (6.95)%

VECVs - Eicher (8.45)%

Force Motors (5.20)%

Mahindra & Mahindra (1.73)%

VECVs - Eicher (3.28)%

SML Isuzu (1.53)%

SML Isuzu. (1.41)%

VECVs - Volvo (0.60)%

Piaggio Vehicles (1.08)%

AMW Motors (0.15)%

Isuzu Motors (0.49)%

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