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iwali, the festival of lights, always bodes well for the Indian vehicle industry. Sales peak during this time and one always sees new launches or at least gets to hear about them. We got an opportunity to test drive some fascinating machines like the

Mahindra e20Plus electric car, Honda Accord Hybrid, Tata Hexa and the Volvo S90. Among them, we felt that the Tata Hexa deserves to be on the cover. The reason is simple. Tata Motors has been trying to make a good product for a long, long time and they have finally managed to get its act together with the Hexa. Not that products like the Tiago and others are bad, it’s just that the company is simply getting better in making good cars.

Just as we were going to press, we got the news that Ratan Tata is back as Interim Chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company for the Tata group companies. The Tata Sons Board decided to replace young Cyrus Mistry as its chairman. A team within Tata Sons will decide upon a new Chairman within four months. Speculations were rife that Mistry had not performed well and that he was ousted from his position. After a day or so, Cyrus Mistry shot off a letter to the Board spilling out a can of worms (a copy of the mail is with Motown India). Will all these developments in Tata Group turn ugly? Time will tell.

Apart from a lot of first drive reports on cars, we also have crisp reports on the Intermot show held in Germany on motorcycles and the Paris Motor Show 2016. Both these shows were held early October 2016.

In the B2B section, we have interviewed Mahesh Babu S, CEO, Mahindra Electric. His interview appears in the “Bossman Speaks” section. Enjoy browsing through our latest issue. Also, do keep yourself informed with news on our website www.motownindia.com and also see all the action on the Motown India youtube channel!

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Contents B2C SECTION NEWS

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6 - 16 Paris Motor Show 2016 Intermot Show 2016

WHEELZ & ROADZ

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Volvo S90

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Honda Accord Hybrid

REVIEW

Mahindra e2oPlus Hero Achiever 150

DIGI LIFE

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AUTO STUFF

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MOTORSPORT

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Hamilton beats Rosberg in US Grand Prix to inch close to title

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Marquez crowned in Motegi drama in Japanese MotoGP

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Mahindras get a podium: Beumi rules in Hong Kong FIA FormulaE

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B2B SECTION BOSSMAN SPEAKS

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Mahesh Babu S., CEO, Mahindra Electric

NEWS

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Mahindra acquires controlling stake in Classic Legends

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Varroc Lighting Systems wins innovation award

TECHNOLOGY

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Continental puts first 48-volt hybrid drive into production

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PARIS MOTOR SHOW 2016

Beauties at the Pa Report: JOSHUA DAVID LUTHER The Mondial De L’Automobile Paris or more simply the Paris Motor Show 2016 held in the beautiful capital city of France from October 1 to 16, 2016, saw global unveils of both concepts and production vehicles. Not to miss were the beautiful models who add glamour to such shows world-wide.

AUDI replaced the Audi Q5 with an all-new successor that made its world debut at the Paris Motor Show. BMW presented the BMW Concept X2. There were

also a new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo, a BMW i3 with more battery power, a new BMW i8 Protonic Dark Silver Edition and a new BMW C evolution – innovative electric mobility on two wheels.

The LaFerrari Aperta is the new limited-edition special series from FERRARI, an open-top version of the acclaimed LaFerrari supercar. The Prancing Horse also announced the arrival of the new GTC4Lusso T, the first four-seater to be powered by a V8 engine.

HYUNDAI MOTOR unleashed its latest highperformance N concept with the world premiere of RN30.

INFINITI gave visitors to the Paris Motor Show, a glimpse into automotive future, with the reveal of ground-breaking new engine technology. Infiniti’s new VC-Turbo (Variable Compression Turbo) is the world’s first production-ready variable compression ratio engine.

This year, the JEEP brand is celebrating its 75th anniversary,

an important milestone. To honour this landmark year, the brand returned to Paris International Motor Show to stage the introduction in the region of the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Jeep flagship model and the most awarded SUV in history. The new Trailhawk model strengthens the off-road capability of Grand Cherokee by adding a host of specific off-road features.

The new KIA Rio made its world debut in Paris. Alongside the

BMW Concept X2

Audi Q5

LaFerrari Aperta

slie illips and Sir Ben Ain Bear Grylls, Zara Ph in ry ve co nd Rover Dis pose by the new La r -breaking LEGO Towe ord rec rld wo front of a Bridge structure

Mercedes-Benz Generation EQ

All new Renault Koleos

Skoda Kodiaq

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Liv 2 concept

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PARIS MOTOR SHOW 2016

Paris Motor Show Rio, Kia also introduced the latest upgraded versions of two of its cars, the Carens and Soul, as well as a new high-powered ‘T-GDI’ version of the Soul. Land Rover, part of JLR and an integral part of India’s Tata Motors, revealed the new Land Rover Discovery, a full-sized, three-row, seven-seat SUV with unbeatable capability and versatility.

MASERATI took its entire range to the Paris Motor Show 2016 with some important updates. Models included the

Ghibli and Quattroporte. With “Generation EQ”, MERCEDESBENZ showed how electric cars can soon move into the fast lane.

“Generation EQ” is the forerunner of Mercedes-Benz’s new product brand for electric mobility, EQ. The name EQ stands for “Electric Intelligence”. MITSUBISHI announced the world premiere of the Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept next-generation SUV. The concept model is powered by MMC’s own advanced plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) system using triple

Hyundai RN30 Concept

motors. Mitsubishi eX Concept, a compact SUV powered by a nextgeneration EV system, was also shown. NISSAN unveiled the Micra Gen5. Targeted for Europe, the world’s largest hatchback market, the Micra Gen5 is styled to turn heads. Originally unveiled in Beijing, the all-new RENAULT Koleos made its European debut at Paris show. SKODA showcased its latest Skoda Kodiaq, the brand’s first large SUV. SSANGYONG Motor Company, now 73 pc owned by

Mahindra & Mahindra, unveiled the company’s next all new model at this year’s Paris Motor Show - the LIV-2 large premium SUV concept. The SUZUKI Ignis made its European debut. Suzuki Motor Corporation unveiled the Ignis at the Paris Motor Show as its new global compact crossover.

VOLKSWAGEN announced the world premiere of the visionary I.D.: I.D. is a highly automated electric car that will cover a distance of 400 to 600 kilometres on a single battery charge.

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

Kia Rio

Mitsubishi GT PHEV Concept

Micra Gen5 Suzuki Ignis

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INTERMOT SHOW 2016

World premieres of motorcycles

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Report: AAKASH S PAUL While the car guys and girls were flocking to Paris for the Paris Motor Show, the bike guys and girls were in Germany at the Intermot 2016 held in Cologne from October 5 to 9, 2016.

International motorcycle industry and motorcycle fans from all over the world met up here for the world premieres from manufacturers of motorcycles, scooters, Escooters and E-bikes, apart from those into motorcycle spare parts, helmets, accessories and the works.

Positioned directly behind these were the new products of a total of 1,127 providers from 41 countries, who presented themselves to the international specialised trade and the biker scene.

Trade visitors and the public enjoyed looking at the presentations of BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Horex, Kawasaki, KTM, Kymco, the Piaggio Group, Polaris, Suzuki, Triumph and Yamaha, among others.

Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali presented the first of a series of new bikes from the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer. The SuperSport is a versatile sport bike: agile in town, comfortable on the motorway, smoothly effective on countryside bends and on the track. The SuperSport range also includes the SuperSport S version. New Fireblades and CB1100s were Honda highlights at the Intermot show. Twentyfive years since the launch of the original CBR900RR Fireblade, the 25th anniversary of the ground-breaking machine saw the introduction of two new versions: the comprehensively upgraded CBR1000RR Fireblade SP and new CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2.

Also unveiled at Intermot were the upgraded CB1100 EX and new CB1100 RS. Kawasaki unveiled the Z900

BMW K 1600 GT

BMW R NineT Racer

Ducati Supersport S

Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special

HOREX VR6 Classic

de Honda CBR 1000 RR Firebla

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NEWS and Z650. Kawasaki has long believed that Supernaked models should be more than supersport machines stripped of their fullfairing bodywork. Designed for maximum riding pleasure, the new Z900 mounts a 948 cm3 In-Line Four engine in an allnew ultra-lightweight frame. The newest addition to Kawasaki’s Supernaked Z Series features a 650cc Parallel Twin engine with strong low-mid range torque and an all-new lightweight chassis in a slim, compact middleweight package. Suzuki debuted two versions of its all-new GSX-R1000, with the GSX-R1000 and GSXR1000R machines headlining the Cologne show. Designed and built from the ground up, both models feature a new frame and swingarm, wrapped around an engine that uses technology developed from the manufacturer’s race-winning GSX-RR MotoGP machine. Also joining the GSX-R stable for 2017 will be an all-new GSX-R125, giving a brand new entry point to the legendary range of sportsbikes. Suzuki also pulled the wraps off a new V-Strom 1000 and V-Strom 650 – as well as XT variants of both of its adventuretouring machines – a GSX-S750 naked street bike, powered by the engine from the legendary GSX-R750.

Kawasaki Z650 ABS

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Kawasaki Z900 ABS

KTM 1290 Super Adventure

Triumph Bonneville T 100

Suzuki GSX R1000

Yamaha MT09 Dragster

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UM Motorcycle Aprilia Tuono 125 ABS

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CAR NEWS

Honda Accord Hybrid launched for 37 lakh

Honda Car India launched the Honda Accord Hybrid in the capital. The car will be available at Rs 37 lakh (ex showroom Delhi) and will be sold through select Honda dealerships in the country.

The car will have three years unlimited kms warranty and a five year warranty on the battery. The Toyota Camry hybrid, its closest competitor costs Rs 30.9 lakh ex showroom Delhi.

The Honda Accord Hybrid will be available in Completely Built –Up (CBU) form and will be

imported from the Honda plant in Thailand. The Honda Accord is into its 40th year, having been launched in 1976. The Accord has sold more than 21 million units all over the world, of which the 9th generation since its launch in 2012 sold 1.9 million units alone .

In these last 40 years the car has undergone a lot of changes and its latest avatar, the 9th generation Honda Accord Hybrid, is a mix of high end engine technology wrapped so efficiently with delicate green cover. The Honda

Accord Hybrid is powered by a 2.0 litre Atkinson cycle DOHC 16 valves i-VTEC engine along with an Intelligent Multi-mode Drive (i-MMD) 2-motor Yoichiro Ueno, President & CEO and R.K. Sharma, hybrid system.

Sr. VP & Director, Honda Car India Ltd. The Honda’s i-MMD uses a two motor Electric Continuously Variable hybrid system with three Transmission (E-CVT) and mind operating modes—EV Drive, you unlike a conventional CVT, it Hybrid Drive and Engine Drive. uses two motors for driving and The Honda Accord has an generating power.

All new Jaguar F-Pace prices start at 68.40 lakh Jaguar Land Rover India announced the price of Jaguar’s first performance SUV, the all-new F-PACE starting from Rs 68.40 Lakh (ex-Delhi).

Customers can now book it online or through any of the 23 authorised Jaguar Retailers located near them.

Visually inspired by F-Type, the all-new Jaguar F-Pace is a performance SUV that has the DNA of a sports car. From the bonnet bulge to the pronounced rear haunches, it has all the looks of a bold SUV. Powered and gesture tailgate are available as options on the 2.0 l diesel derivatives and standard on the 3.0 l diesel derivatives. With Gesture Tailgate one does not even have to touch the car; they simply have to move their

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foot under one of F-Pace’s rear flanks and the tailgate opens or closes.

The all-new Jaguar F-Pace is offered with the 2.0 l (litre) 4-cylinder 132 kW Turbocharged Ingenium diesel engine. The powerful 3.0 l (litre) V6 Turbocharged Diesel engine offers refinement and efficiency, increasing power to 221 kW and torque to an impressive 700 Nm for improved performance and excellent drivability. The engine uses innovative twin parallel sequential turbocharging – a concept pioneered by Jaguar Land Rover – for smooth, more immediate delivery of power at all engine speeds, as well as two-stage water cooling to conserve energy. This engine delivers an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in just 6.2 seconds.

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CAR NEWS New BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo launched for `43.30 lakh onward The new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo has been launched in the country. Locally produced at the BMW Plant Chennai, the new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo is available in diesel and petrol variants at all BMW dealerships across the country.

The two-litre four cylinder diesel engine of the BMW 320d Gran Turismo produces an output of 190 hp and produces a maximum torque of 400 Nm at 1,750-2,500 rpm. The car accelerates from 0

-100 km / hr in just 7.7 seconds.

The two- litre four cylinder petrol engine of BMW 330i Gran Turismo produces an output of 252 hp and produces a maximum torque of 350 Nm at 1,450 – 4,800 rpm. The car accelerates from 0 -100 km / hr in just 6.1 seconds.

The engine is mated to an eightspeed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission. For even greater driving pleasure, the eight-speed Steptronic transmission is available with steering wheel paddle shifters.

Mercedes-Benz launches ‘Made in India’ GLC at `47.90 lakh

Roland Folger, MD & CEO and Piyush Arora, Executive Director, Operations, Mercedes-Benz India

Luxury car manufacturer MercedesBenz added the ninth product to its local production portfolio in India. By rolling out the GLC SUV from its assembly line, Mercedes-Benz India also becomes the only luxury car manufacturer boasting of the largest locally manufactured product portfolio in India. The GLC was rolled-out of its assembly line by Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India and Piyush Arora, Executive Director, Operations, Mercedes-Benz India.

The locally produced GLC is launched in three variants GLC 220 d 4MATIC Style, GLC 220 d 4MATIC Sport and GLC 300 4MATIC Sport. The GLC 220 d 4MATIC Style is priced at Rs. 47.90 lakhs, the GLC 220 d 4MATIC Sport at Rs.51.50 lakhs and the GLC 300 4MATIC Sport at Rs. 51.90 lakhs (all prices

ex-showroom Delhi) Pertaining to the increasing demand of the GLC, Mercedes-Benz started the local production within just four months of its India debut in June, 2016. With the introduction of the ‘Made in India’ GLC, Mercedes-Benz bolstered its local production portfolio significantly with nine products rolling-out from its facility in Chakan, Pune.

Technical Specifications Displacement (bore x stroke) cc Rated output kW (hp)

GLC 220 d 4MATIC

GLC 300 4MATIC 1991

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180 (245) @ 5500

125 (170) @ 30004200

Torque (Nm) @ rpm 370 @ 1300 – 4000 400 @ 1400 - 2800 Maximum speed 222 210 (km/h) Acceleration 0-100 6.5 8.3 km/h (s) Tyre size 235/60 R18 235/60 R18

Mahindra electric car e2o Plus launched for `5.46 lakh onward The statistics may not be very encouraging: only 2300 Mahindra e20 electric cars have been sold since it was launched in March 2013, after the Mahindras took over Chetan Maini’s Reva company. The car was originally launched in 2001 as a Reva quadricycle. Now the e20 in its new avatar, the e20 Plus CitySmart electric car has been launched by Mahindra Electric with four doors and one hatch door. The prices of the vehicle start at Rs 5.46 lakh for the P4 variant. The P2 is the fleet car and its prices were not disclosed. The P6 variant costs Rs

595091 while the top end P8 costs Rs 846459. The prices are the ones prevailing in Delhi, post state subsidy and FAME incentive.

On a full charge, the Mahindra e2oPlus can travel for up to 140 km (P8 variant) and can achieve a top speed of 85 kmph. Powered by the latest electric drive train technology from Mahindra Electric, the e2oPlus can effortlessly cruise through city traffic and drives Mahindra’s vision of the Future of Mobility. The tall-boy design and spacious interiors make for a compact city car that can comfortably seat four adults.

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All-new Triumph Bonneville T100 for `7.78 lakh The Triumph T100 is the latest additionto the contemporary new Bonneville range, each one built to enhance the iconic Bonneville character and to satisfy today’s demand for bikes that combine timeless style with modern capabilities.

The all-new 900cc powered T100 is lighter than the T120, easy to manage and with over 150 accessories available, it is ready to personalise. The all-new iconic Triumph Bonneville T100 is priced at Rs. 7.78 lakh ex-showroom Delhi.

The T100 is powered by the critically acclaimed Bonneville 900cc, ‘high torque’ 8 valve, parallel twin engine that offers more torque, better fuel economy and a rich, deeper exhaust note.

Specifically tuned to achieve much higher torque much lower down, it

produces a peak torque figure of 80Nm at 3200 rpm – an increase of 18pc on the outgoing Bonneville T100 for a more thrilling and engaging ride.

The new T100 shares the distinctive Bonneville silhouette and many of the features of the T120. From the sculpted lines of the 14.5 litre signature fuel tank, to the intricately detailed Bonneville engine plate and stylish feature-packed twin clocks, the new T100’s set a new standard for quality and finish.

Features like ABS, Switchable Traction Control, Torque Assist Clutch, LED Rear Light, Engine Immobiliser, USB Charging Socket mounted underneath the seat for convenient charging of essential devices, make the motorcycle safe and practical.

Mahindra launches new Mojo Tourer Edition for 1.8 lakh

Mahindra Two Wheelers Ltd. launched a Tourer Edition of their Mojo motorcycle for a starting price of Rs. 1,88,850 (ex-showroom Delhi). The bike will feature a wide range of accessories like a magnetic tank bag, saddle bag and carrier, mobile holder, front sissy guard, pannier mount, fog lamp and mount.

The Mojo Tourer Edition offers a wide range of add-ons which improve the touring functionality and practicality of the motorcycle. The magnetic tank bag has a storage space of 13 litres while the saddlebags have a combined storage space of 38 litres. The bike’s mobile phone mount is a 360 degree adjustable one and comes with a silicon band to ensure grip at high speeds. The company is also offering a tourer jacket which has been designed to enhance rider safety and is being offered as an introductory benefit. Naveen Malhotra, Sr. General Manager, Sales, Marketing & Product Planning, Mahindra Two Wheelers Ltd., said, “The emerging trend among the youth is to accessorize their bikes, keeping this in mind, we are excited to introduce the Mojo Tourer Edition. It is aimed at those who have a passion for touring and for whom exploring new terrain is a way of life. The Mojo Tourer Edition is the perfect companion for every biker who is passionate about touring.”

Vimal Sumbly, Managing Director, Triumph Motorcycles India Pvt. Ltd.

Bookings open for limited edition MV Agusta F3 RC; Cost 19.73 lakh MV Agusta India has opened the bookings for the limited edition F3 RC. RC stands for Reparto Corse, and is a racing version of MV Agusta India’s highest selling vehicle, the F3. Only 250 bikes will be manufactured globally of which nine are allocated to MV Agusta India. This is the last assortment manufactured under AMG (high performance brand of Mercedes Benz) branding, making it a collector’s edition. Each of the bike is autographed by Jules Cluzel and Lorenzo Zanett with a unique plaque and serial number. The vehicles will be available by November first week. The bike is priced at Rs 19.73 lakhs, ex showroom, Pune. Bookings are open at MV Agusta dealerships or www.motoroyale.in

Tork Motors launches India’s first electric bike T6X for 1.25 lakh The much awaited T6X which is India’s first electric motorcycle was launched today by Tork Motors for an introductory price of Rs. 1,24,999 (company selling price). The T6X is a culmination of efforts in R&D over a span of seven years. This electric motorcycle comes in at a time when many auto manufacturers are looking to explore more options in electric mobility. However the T6X is not like electric powered vehicles offered in the market today, it can achieve a cruising speed of 100kmph and has a peak torque output of 27Nm from the word go.

The T6X also offers a lot of features like on board navigation, storage space, cloud connectivity, full digital display, quick charge and superior acceleration. Customers can also sync their mobile phones to the motorcycle using the Tork app.

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AWAKE FIRST DRIVE

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TATA HEXA

Report: JOSHUA DAVID LUTHER & Photography: AFSAR BAIG

ata Motors began work on the Hexa a few years back. They tested it over eight hundred thousand kilometers, in temperatures ranging from minus twenty degrees to upwards of fifty degrees Celsius, over three continents and varied terrains.

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The Hexa is not just another premium utility vehicle; it is symbolic of a giant awakening from its slumber. We tested the Hexa over different terrains across the state of Telangana and the results to come were breathtaking.

Just one glance at the Hexa is enough to reveal that Tata has poured their heart and soul into this one! The proportions do remind

me of the Aria. However, the Hexa sports a much more chiseled and macho look. You find crisp and clear lines running seamlessly along the vehicle and the overall design boasts of how far Tata has come and the direction in which they are headed. Tata’s Impact design philosophy has seen multiple inputs from teams within India and from other

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ENING parts of the globe. The Hexa in its looks and proportions is very contemporary and speaks of class, finesse and power. It sports LED DRLs, Projector headlamps, ample of chrome all around, smart use of plastic cladding and just a touch of piano black finish.

When I stepped into the Hexa, I was greeted with a rather pleasant surprise! The design, quality of materials, level of finishing

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and refinement has just received an extreme overhaul, unlike what Tata products have so far been associated with. The cabin is feature rich and luxurious throughout its spaces. In terms of tech, the Hexa gets a 5 inch USB, AUX and bluetooth enabled and touch screen infotainment setup which also doubles up as a reverse parking camera. We felt a bigger screen could definitely have been a plus. It

also gets power adjustable and retractable ORVMs, a multifunction steering wheel, voice commands, cruise control, 10 speaker JBL audio setup, multiple app suite for controlling various applications such as music and mood lighting via a mobile device. The Hexa also gets rain sensing wipers and automatic headlamps with a follow me home function as well.

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Being a utility vehicle, the Hexa is extremely practical as well, it has ample of space for seating seven adults, it gets AC vents for all 3 seating rows and USB slots for charging mobile phones and other devices as well. The 60:40 split for the second row increases practicality. However to access the third row one has to put in a little effort as the second row seat does not get a one touch tumble option. The second row also gets a centre arm rest which also doubles up as a couple holder, the Hexa gets ample of cubby holes and storage spaces apart from a cooling box as well.

The boot of the Hexa is small with only 120 litres of storage space but if you drop down the last 2 rows then you get close to 671 litres of storage space. Tata however has included a steering which is adjustable for height but not reach, buyers however get an 8-way adjustable driver seat.

At the heart of the Hexa is a 2.2 litre, 4-cylinder, turbo charged, Varicor 400 diesel mill, which is capable of putting out 153.8hp at 4000rpm and 400Nm of torque from 1700-2700rpm.

When moving off from standstill the engine feels quite refined

and powerful.

Even when you floor the accelerator pedal it does not take too much time to get going, considering the mammoth proportions of the UV. The engine has been mated to a 6 speed manual gear box with a 6-speed auto box also on offer.

The Hexa gobbles up the first two gears rather quickly and the low range torque can really push you back in your seat. On the manual, shifts are crisp and feel chunky, while on the automatic they feel seamless and smooth.

The Automatic also gets a sports mode which completely redefined my impression of the Hexa. Up until I stroked the gear lever into sports mode, I presumed this to be a big burly Tata SUV. But once I floored the pedal in sports mode the Hexa just became menacingly quick.

The Hexa also gets 4 different drive modes (Auto, Comfort, Dynamic and Rough Road) which come with the manual

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transmission. While the Auto Mode adapts to driver inputs, the comfort mode is for cruising highways with ample of power on demand. Dynamic mode is where the real

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SPECIFICATIONS

Engine & Transmission 2179cc , 4 cylinder, Turbocharged, Varicor 400 / 6-speed Manual/ 6-speed Automatic

fun begins and one can really put the Hexa through its paces as the engine is much more responsive.

The Rough Road mode can be used if you are going for an off road jaunt‌it increases the vehicles capability immensely with all mechanisms working at optimum performance. The Hexa gets a finely tuned suspension setup which is on the stiffer side, the vehicle gobbles up bad and

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Power & Torque 153.8hp@4000rpm / 400Nm@1700-2700rpm

broken roads with ease, however one may get tossed around a bit while off roading. The braking setup on the Hexa is facilitated by four disc brakes, the brakes do lack the feel I wanted but are more than efficient and capable, be it smooth tarmac or loose surfaces, the Hexa has adequate stopping power.

In terms of safety as well, this vehicle will not disappoint! It

Fuel Tank Capacity 60 Litres

Tyres 235/55 R19

gets ABS, EBD, 6 airbags, ESP with roll over mitigation, hill hold control and hill descent control.

While navigating through tough terrain and over broken roads, even at high speeds, the Hexa just simply felt planted and gave me a great sense of confidence.

The ESP kicks in just at the right time and can bring the vehicle back to a correct line in case of a fault. We estimate the Hexa to

Expected Price 12-13 lakh onward (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

return anywhere between 1113kmpl in city traffic, however company mileage figures would be revealed closer to the vehicle’s launch in January 2017. If Tata has played it right so far, it would seem they will get the price right as well. In our opinion the base model of the Hexa should cost you between Rs.12-13 lakh (exshowroom Delhi) which we feel is a sweet deal! MI

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FIRST DRIVE

VOLVO S90

QUEEN ON WHEELS

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here was a personal note from one of the senior officials of Volvo Auto India that greeted me when I reached Jodhpur in the state of Rajasthan for test driving the new Volvo S90 sedan. In his note he described the new Volvo S90 car as the “Queen on wheels in this land of Maharajas”. I remember as a child I used to read about Queens and Kings and the lives of opulence they led. Queens were aristocratic, rich, blue blooded, powerful, beautiful and at times seductive too. We drove the Volvo Queen on four wheels around in the city and got to know a lot about her temperament.

The new Volvo S90 is so much about fine styling and opulence. Whether you end up being chauffeured around (like most affluent Indians do) or driving the car all by yourself (like many adventurous Indians do), the car does not disappoint you. If one were to describe this car in one word, I would choose the word “Elegance”. The Swedish maker (with Chinese owners) of stylish SUVs like the XC60 and XC90, is now beginning to focus a lot on the sedan segment in the country. When the S80 was taken off the list of vehicles by Volvo, everybody waited for a good sedan from this Swedish car maker.

Finally, their answer in the form of S90 has come as a pleasant surprise. Even though the car has not been official launched in the country, though bookings are open, the car is expected to give several of its German competitors a run for their money.

The moment I began driving the car and exploring and experiencing its features, both technical and otherwise, I was convinced that this vehicle was built with a purpose. The purpose was simple—to give its occupants great ride quality, comfort, safety, all put together with loads of indulgence.

Yes, this car does not have paddle shifters, this car has a low ground clearance, and this car does not have….. well, it has almost everything else to make your ride so perfect.

On the looks front, this car has been designed and styled so perfectly. It’s like asking Charlize Theron to pose for you in her bare essentials. This car is not about a Kim Kardashian, because that’s pure trouble! The front of the car has all the oomph. Like a la Maserati, the grille of this car is absolutely stunning. The 23 vertical slats are fixed as though they are floating in air. It gives a three dimensional look in the front.

The bold Volvo badge with diagonal strips on either side from tip to tip, gives it a stamp of authority. The almost wrap around elongated LED headlamps and the hammer shaped LED lights in these, along with the fog lamps enhance the looks of the car. These LED lights come with automatic bending. There is also a provision for headlight high pressure cleaning. The rear is equally well designed with tail lamps on either side stretching itself in a bracket shape into the boot lid or tail gate. The dual integrated tail lamps add to the good looks in the rear. The design flow from front to rear is extremely aerodynamic, suggesting a body structure that leaves a lot of space for the occupants, especially the ones in the rear seat. After all, who wouldn’t love to be chauffeured in this elegant car?

Just a minute please. Did I just say chauffeured? Let me

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Engine & Transmission Diesel 1969cc D4 / Automatic 8-speed FWD

Power & Torque 190hp@4250rpm / 400Nm@1740-2520rpm

also add to that. Who wouldn’t love to drive this car? Yes, this car is brilliant to drive too.

The interiors are luxurious and aesthetic. The dual tone colour on the steering wheel, the dark coloured leather dash with a single neat stitch, the Nappa leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, power adjustable driver and passenger seats, 4 way power adjustable lumbar support, power fold of rear back rest from tailgate opening, power folding rear headrests are some of the features that pamper you instantly. The car comes with

Fuel Tank Capacity 55 Litres

adequate storage spaces for your cups and water bottles. The car has a Bowers and Wilkins 19 speakers audio system.

While the tail gate can be opened with your key and a button inside, it can also be opened by moving your foot under the boot area where a sensor picks up the motion to automatically open your tailgate/boot lid so that you can put any heavy stuff you are carrying in your hands into the boot.

It’s when you gently twist the knob on the floor console that the engine comes alive and then it’s a journey that is made perfect by 8-speed automatic transmission mated to the Volvo D4 diesel engine that produces 190hp @ 4250rpm. Peak torque of 400Nm is achieved in the range of 1740-2520rpm.

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Expected Price

Tyres 245/45 R18 (Temporary spare wheel 125/80 R18

55 - 60 lakh (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

moment you put the vehicle in Drive mode, the vehicle accelerates and one can feel the turbo kick in immediately after the 1000 rpm.

The early turbo response is what makes the car quick on its feet. From the floor console, if one were to scroll a button, you can choose the various modes of driving— Eco, Comfort and Dynamic. Like the words suggest, the vehicle shows its furious side in the Dynamic mode.

The suspensions of the vehicle are absolutely stunning. The air suspension at the rear and double wishbone in front make the car glide softly over potholes and bad roads. Mind you, I am not talking about craters and ditches!

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benchmark in this segment, noise insulation too has been taken care of very well.

A plethora of electronics help you in your driving and parking, whether it is cruise control, lane keeping aid, park assist cameras power steering, hill start assist, rain sensors, graphic head up

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display, etc. For those keen on adjusting audio and navigation, there are controls on the steering wheel and a large touch screen wherein you change a lot of settings in audio, navigation, temperature, etc.

Like all Volvo cars, the S90 too offers loads of safety features

like airbags, inflatable curtains, emergency brake assist, EBA, etc.

All put together, the Volvo S90 offers a right mix of driving and ride satisfaction packaged brilliantly in Pure Elegance. The car will be offered in a single variant. After all, is she not the queen on wheels? MI

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FIRST DRIVE HONDA ACCORD HYBRID

FAST, FURIOUS & GREEN Report: P. THARYAN & Photography: AFSAR BAIG

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et’s sing the birthday song first. The Honda Accord is into its 40th year today, having been launched in 1976. The Accord has sold more than 21 million units all over the world.

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generation Honda Accord, is a mix of high end engine technology wrapped so efficiently with delicate green cover. Yes, this is the Honda Accord Hybrid and is powered by a 2.0 litre Atkinson cycle DOHC 16 valves i-VTEC engine along with an Intelligent Multi-mode Drive (i-MMD) 2-motor hybrid system.

By offering an efficient hybrid system in this

car, Honda is making it clear that it is indeed pursuing its goal to make their vehicles as green as possible. Moreover, with a hybrid system in place, they have ensured a fair mix of engine power and good fuel efficiency.

Together the internal combustion engine and the hybrid system produce a combined output of 212hp with a fuel efficiency of 23.1kmpl.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Engine & Transmission 2.0 litre (1993cc) Atkinson cycle DOHC i-Vtec 16 valves / Automatic: Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission

The car mind you is not just about a green revolution; rather it’s also about neat styling, pampered seating, savvy electronics and decent driving abilities.

Let’s talk about the engine first because that is what is radically new in this Accord. Why did Honda go for an Atkinson cycle engine?

The Atkinson cycle has made a comeback thanks to hybrids. But how exactly does it work? Please remember that this Atkinson cycle engine is far different from what James Atkinson developed in 1882. Back then it was a complicated mechanical system in use but today with loads of electronics and software, the same purpose is met---to keep the engine valve open longer while the piston is in action so as to ensure increase in the cylinder’s displacement. It’s ideal for a hybrid engine.

This old technology has been given a modern alteration like in this Accord where the electric

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Power & Torque 181.48hp/ 50006000rpm / 143hp@ 6200 rpm (combined 212hp) 315Nm @ 0-2000 / 175 Nm@4000

motor helps to overcome the Atkinson’s shortcomings on the power front without compromising on fuel efficiency.

Okay, now back to the engine. The Honda’s i-MMD uses a two motor hybrid system with three operating modes—EV Drive, Hybrid Drive and Engine Drive. Most of the time when the vehicle is being driven it is on Hybrid Drive where the gasoline engine powers the electric generator motor which in turn provides power to the lithium ion batteries thereby setting off the electric propulsion motor to swing into action. Depending on the speeds the electric propulsion motor and the petrol engine take turns to power the drive wheels through the propulsion motor. So the duo works as series hybrid. The EV mode is 100pc electric motor dependent and comes into action when you are starting from stop and cruising at gentle speeds. You can lock the vehicle in EV mode

Fuel Tank Capacity 60 Litres

Price 37 lakh (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

but then you barely get a straight km thereafter on pure EV mode. Of course when braking, the EV mode is much in use. The petrol engine is off during the EV mode and is decoupled from the drive train to reduce friction.

The Engine Drive mode comes into play as speeds increase and any shortcoming from the Atkinson cycle engine is made up by the electric motor drive. Here the system works as a parallel hybrid. To generate a sportier response from the engine one can engage the Sport Mode and you can experience rapid acceleration. For more sedate and responsible driving one can opt for the ECON mode where throttle response is very gradual and focus is more on fuel efficiency. The Honda Accord has an Electric Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT) and mind you unlike a conventional CVT, it uses two motors for driving and generating power. Thus depending on the

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speeds it optimally controls the petrol engine and electric motor rotation ensuring decent power and fuel efficiency. This efficiency is further enhanced by the Accord Hybrid’s electric servo brake system which provides regenerative braking and which in turn charges the battery.

Driving the car is made easy and safe with features like ABS with electronic brake distribution, brake assist, vehicle stability assist with traction control and motion adaptive electric power steering which not only stabilizes vehicles under braking but mitigates understeer and oversteer.

Overall the car may be brilliant with its efficient hybrid system, but I felt it was more like a well behaved school boy, one of those studious guys who never ever gets into trouble. But a mode like the Sport mode gets this car all charged up. A feature I found very interesting in the car is the lane watch feature which enhances the driver’s view of side traffic.

There is a tiny camera on the side mirror which can be manually or automatically activated when a driver signals left. The video display on the screen shows what is behind you. I wish there was a camera in the right ORVM too, With erratic traffic conditions all over India, this feature can be of great help. This definitely helps on the safety front, apart from the airbags like front ones, front side ones and side curtain

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ones add to the safety of the occupants.

EXTERIOR The new Honda Accord Hybrid is not all about boring science classes, rather it’s quite sporty to look at with a fair amount of sophistication.

The front fascia with its sharp styling, the large intake like meshed areas house new standard LED fog lights. In fact the headlights too are LED with Led daytime running lights and tail lights. The hood has a neat contour and the front grille is a lot pronounced. While the front is quite chic, the rear too has its fair share of good looks with a sharply sculpted rear bumper fascia and new LED taillight design.

Not to miss are the blue accents on the front grille headlights and tail lights and the Hybrid badging. Adding to the good looks are the body coloured outside rear view mirror with side turn indicators, chrome front grille, body coloured sill garnish and chrome outer handles.

The car sits on 8 inches sporty alloy wheels and it’s even got a unique design. There’s an electric sunroof with tilt feature, shark fin roof antennae and integrated trunk spoiler. The Honda Accord Hybrid is so well styled that it can be mistaken for a German luxury car!

INTERIORS Interiors are where you get into a world of sophistication. But before that I need to point

out that this car comes with remote engine start. This feature makes loads of sense in this country of ours with extreme climates when you want the air con on and the interiors cool before you step in or the heater on and interiors warm. All I need to do is to take the key fob and press the Lock button and then hold the engine button for a second. The Accord hazard lights will flash telling you that the signal has gone through. When you start the engine this way, the wipers, lighting and audio systems remain off and the security system remains set. The engine remains on for ten minutes after which it shuts off but you can extend it for another 10 minutes by the same procedure.

Once you get into a car with the right temperature, then all one has to do is apply the brake and press the Start button which turns on all the other systems in the vehicle which were earlier shut off.

As for entering the car, it’s remote keyless entry and with the key in your pocket you can walk up to the car and open it by touching the door handle.

Once seated you are treated to plush leather upholstery with wood grain accents. When you are in the driver’s seat you get to see a large analog instrumentation and a 7.7 inch colour multi information display. This provides a range of information and trip computer functions.

Beneath this is the 7 inch touch screen display

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audio system. This car has a 360 watt 7-speaker audio system with subwoofer and tweeters. The system supports CD/ DVD playback / HDMI connectivity and USB interface that allow iPods, Iphones or flash drives to be connected. Your smartphone experience is enhanced by Apple CarPlay and Android Auto features. Features like satellite linked navigation system with voice recognition and voice activation features add a lot of fun and convenience to the driver.

The wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel comes with some controls that are more frequently used. Inside the cabin is quite roomy and the seat quite padded and comfortable. The head rests have soft padding for a lot of comfort. The front head rests are of a size to afford rear passenger a better view forward. There is ample storage space and the centre console too doubles up to provide more of that. There’s a USB port, a 12Volt power outlet in front of the console and another 12 volt is positioned inside the console. The lid doubles up as a neat arm rest. Each door has a bottle holder and storage space. As for the rear seats,

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it has a padded centre armrest with dual cupholders. The arm rest can be pushed back in place when not needed.

Coming to the boot, it’s spacious and easy to access and the floor is flat here so it’s easy to place and remove large pieces of luggage.

All I can say is that the new Honda hybrid is not a boring science fiction creation, rather it is a well thought car that provides fun, comfort and safe driving. MI

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ero to 100kmph in 5 seconds?

Nah! Styled like a Ferrari?

Nah! 4X4 on the fly? Nah! Can be tanked up in 5 minutes? Nah! Can save you, your children, your grandchildren and the entire posterity from the ugly and dangerous menace of pollution? Yes, yes, yes!

Ever since the Mahindras bought over Chetan Maini’s Reva Electric and promoted a redesigned Mahindra e20 electric car in the Indian market, it received a lukewarm response in the country. While the government sermonised on cleaning the environment, they really did nothing concrete to encourage electric vehicle manufacturers.

As for ordinary folks like you and me, nobody gave a serious look at the electric vehicle. It neither looked like the Model S or the Model X from the Tesla factory and either did it drive furiously like the American car. The e20 was a SPECIFICATIONS

Motor & Gear Box 3 phase AC induction motors (P2 long core)l / Direct drive, 2 forward ratios

simple little electric car with just two small doors and cramped seating for four people. To hell with conscience, to hell with pollution and to hell with environment.

“One for the Road” was never an e20, rather it continued to be a Patiala peg that led you to the gates of hell.

Power & Torque 30kw@3500rpm / 91Nm@2500rpm

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The e20 was built with a purpose and now the newly launched e20 Plus is the very same purpose, though a lot more well defined by the Mahindras.

I got to drive the car in a well spread out resort tucked away in one corner of Bengaluru. We

Charging Time 9 hours (90mins quick charging)

were not allowed to take it on the normal roads because the car had not yet been launched. We had to test it out on the narrow roads of the resort, making sure that holiday makers were not troubled in any way.

But why should they be troubled? This car literally makes no noise, emits zero pollution, takes up only a small amount

Tyres 165/60/R14 (spare wheel: 155/70/R13)

Price P8 Variant: 8.46 lakh (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

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of space and merrily moves around without a fuss. Unlike its predecessor, the e20 Plus is finally what we can call a car. It’s got four doors and one hatch.

Everything about the new e20Plus is fresh as a daisy. The looks have been vastly improved by a new smart grille, stylish integrated rear spoiler, spacious interiors, chrome accents, alloy wheels and a lot more changes on the technology front. The car now comes in four variants: P2, P4, P6 and P8. While the P2 is the 48V Fleet model, the P4 is the 48V Base, the P6 is the 48V Top model and the P8 is the 72V Top model. We got our hands on the P8. Now let me narrate my honest drive experience.

We all have grown up experiencing our share of yelling and noise. Whether it was yelling we received from our teachers, our parents, our spouses, or yelling at our children or the noise from the pressure cooker in the kitchen or the high pitched sound from the vacuum cleaner or the fine grunt from the internal combustion engine...driving a silent vehicle is like going back to the era of silent movies. The moment I shifted the automatic gear to the Drive mode, off went this silent machine like a boat on sails. I was pleasantly surprised by the instant torque the direct drive machine generated.

The 3 phase AC induction motors produce a whopping torque of

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91Nm@2500 rpm. There is also decent peak power at 30Kw (40hp)@3500rpm. Because of regenerative braking, a bit of charging happens each time you decelerate.

The interiors are indeed spacious in this small car. The car’s overall dimensions have undergone a minor change. The car now has a length of 3590mm, a width of 1575 mm and a height of 1585mm with a ground clearance of 170mm. There is a boot space of 135 litres which can accommodate a good amount of your personal luggage. The rear seats can be folded too. The leg room for occupants both in front and rear is more than adequate and so is the head room for tall

passengers.

Since the car does not have an engine and runs on lithium ion batteries, the space under the bonnet is used to store the spare tyre and tools for the car. The good thing is that the car can be driven for around 140km on a single charge and is maintenance free up to five years. The company is offering three years / 60,000km warranty on the e20 Plus. While the car can be fully charged in 9 hours, there is a provision to quickly charge it in 90 minutes (the car will be charged up to 95pc). Finding a charging point could be the real issue and not the charging time!

The e20 Plus now comes with a new Blaupunkt android

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infotainment system. For those savvy with mobile phones and technology, one can explore connectivity through smartphone app. Remote diagnostics too can be attempted through telematics. While driving the vehicle was as simple as blowing in the wind, the car can be improved on few fronts. A chunkier steering wheel would have given a good feel to the driving experience. Also, while the air-conditioner performed brilliantly, what needs to be fine tuned are the knobs on the dash. The dash too in

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the e20 Plus could have been more tastefully done.

So did I miss the IC engine? Yes, because that’s what gets driving all charged up. But then since electric ally driven vehicles are getting better by the day, and speeds too are seeing a lot of improvement, I personally feel the new e20 or the e20Plus is a must buy for a family.

It’s time we said no to the Patiala peg and redefine the term “One for the road” by having an e20 Plus in your personal garage. MI

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DRIVEN ISUZU D-MAX V-CROSS

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e were the first in the country to review this magnificent 4X4 off roader a few months back at the Isuzu Motors’ new plant in SriCity in Andhra Pradesh. But then the drive was limited to a spin around the semi-built test track of the

company. Immediately thereafter the Supreme Court played spoilsport and banned cars with diesel engine capacities of more than 2000cc to be sold in Delhi NCR. That meant we had to wait for a long, long time for this vehicle to be made available in New Delhi.

Finally when it was, the queue among journalists waiting to drive

this vehicle was so long that we had just a few hours for ourselves with this SUV. The Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Adventure Utility Vehicle could probably redefine the way we buy our cars in the country.

It’s an outright bold machine with an out and out macho appeal. The V-Cross comes

out as a very practical and driver friendly vehicle. Built on a ladder chassis, with double wishbone independent front wheel suspension and long span rear leaf suspension, the V-Cross has all the comforts of a passenger vehicle and the dynamism of a rugged 4X4. The twin cabin styling along with a large cargo area

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine & Transmission 2499cc 4 Cylinder, Common Rail, VGS Turbo Intercooled Diesel / 5 Speed Manual

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

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Fuel Tank Capacity 55 Litres

Tyres 245/70 R16 radial, tubeless

Price 12.79 lakh (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

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makes it a deadly combination of practicality and fun. You tend to admire it for its rugged and muscular stance.

The vehicle may be huge in size with a wide track and long wheelbase, but it’s got a low centre of gravity ensuring minimal body roll. Adding to its good looks are the skid plates with engine bottom guard and the vehicle sits on smart 16 inches alloy wheels.

The vehicle is aerodynamically shaped for low drag coefficient. It also comes with large electrically foldable and adjustable ORVMs with turn signal indicators. The projector headlamps, the roof rails and chrome highlights together enhance the styling of the vehicle.

Not to miss are the 4X4 decals on the sides of the vehicle.

This twin cabin can seat at least four to five adults with great comfort. It has a wrap around 6-way adjustable driver seat.

The area around the dash has a great look and feel about it. The vehicle comes with automatic AC with fine particle pollen filter, a 7” touch screen audio system with USB input, DVD, Aux, iPod and Bluetooth connectivity.

There is a host of storage compartments and cup holders,

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flexible rear seatsfoldable with 60:40 split, tilt adjustable steering wheel with controls for audio, while the electroluminescent meters come with multi information display.

The chic interiors can give several of the luxury sedans a run for their money.

As we took the vehicle to a nearby forest area we were greeted by rutted paths. But the moment we changed the knob setting to 4H, the 4X4 genius came alive and the tyres gathered the right traction to move ahead. It has a shift on fly 4X4 feature that enables you to move to either 4H or 4L, depending on the terrain and get back to 2WD when required so.

The hydraulic power assisted steering felt a lot tough but again I was not complaining, What’s life without a bit of nudge here and there. With so much of electronics embedded in cars these days, I feel that good old driving has lost its charm. But with the V-Cross, you have none of that. There is a perfect balance between the

modern and the rugged.

As we tossed the mammoth vehicle on the narrow track, we noticed that the body roll was very minimal and the soft suspension gave the comfort of a passenger car. The moment you step on the accelerator, the engine lunges forward and the turbo kicks in pretty early.

All in all, the V-Cross is a vehicle that defines its own path. It’s macho styling and definitely handsome looks, offer the perfect blend of comfort, practicality and value for money. At around the Rs 13 lakh price, it’s a 4X4 you cannot ignore at all. If only looks could kill… MI

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FIRST DRIVE

HONDA BRIO FACELIFT

MEANINGFUL CHANGE C

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hange is one of the most essential cogs in the wheel of evolution; some may be drastic while others subtle. But if any change is not meaningful, it hardly ever leaves an impact. Honda is one such manufacturer which has made a meaningful change in its recently launched Brio hatchback. The Brio has received

a facelift which incorporates subtle modifications in its style and gives the cute hatch a much needed makeover.

At first glance it may seem rather similar to the previous version but once you get closer a redesigned bumper and front grill catches the eye. The bumper looks sportier than before and gets subtle bulges and angles.

A blacked out single wing front

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grill with chrome finish on the lower lip adds a bit of class to this already chic looking hatch. At the rear, the tail lamp cluster has received an update and the Brio also gets a tailgate spoiler with an LED stop lamp. The biggest change, however, is on the inside where the cabin looks much more contemporary and carries a rather premium appeal.

The dash has received a major

overhaul and when compared to the dated version on the outgoing model it looks quite up market.

Subtle accents of matt silver finish run along the dashboard, the audio unit is housed in a high gloss finish case which looks good but is prone to fingerprints.

The Brio also gets an all black fabric interior option as well as a beige colour tone which comes as standard. The fit and finish on

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SPECIFICATIONS

Engine & Transmission Petrol - 1198cc, 4 cylinder, 16V, i-VTEC / 5-Speed Automatic FWD the Brio is commendable and the car gets some handy features like electrically foldable and adjustable ORVMs, USB, Bluetooth and AUX connectivity for the audio system with steering mounted controls also on offer. The Brio gets an automatic air conditioning unit with digital controls and a decent amount of cubby holes and storage spaces.

The hatch is powered by the same 1.2 litre, 4 cylinder, petrol i-VTEC engine which produces 86.6bhp at 6000rpm and 109NM of torque at 4500rpm. The meat of power lies high up in the band and you can feel the surge of power once you hit 4000 on the rev meter. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission with a 5-speed automatic also on offer. We got our hands on the automatic variant of the Brio and the first thought to cross my mind was “This probably one of the most practical and city smart hatchbacks I have driven.� The gear shifts are smooth and the linear power delivery makes the drive quite pleasurable. Despite getting stuck in some bumper to bumper traffic, I was quite comfy and at peace behind the wheel.

The mechanicals on the Brio have not seen an update and remain the same as the previous version. In terms of practicality the Brio in its manual transmission variant returns close to 16kmpl while the automatic variant returns 12 to 13kmpl in the city. The Brio comes with a McPherson Strut in the front and Torsion beam in the rear, the hatch glides over bad roads thanks to a well tuned suspension and one can expect a rather comfy ride. Braking on the Brio is progressive and reliable as well. This is definitely a city smart

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Power & Torque 86.6bhp@6000rpm / 109Nm@4500rpm

Fuel Tank Capacity 35 Litres

Tyres 175/65 R14

Price 6.82 lakh (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

hatch but 175 litres of boot space is a bit of a letdown. The overall build quality, fit and finish, quality of materials is good and at a price point of Rs. 6.82 lakh one can rest assured that the Brio will not disappoint. The meaningful little changes inside and outside make this hatch quite contemporary in its looks and the added features give it a touch of convenience in an every changing age of technology. MI

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RIDDEN

YAMAHA CYGNUS RAY ZR

MAKE WAY FOR THE

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ack in the 80s and 90s people used to look up to rockstars as icons, during the early 2000s it was the reign of pop stars and now people look up to rappers and DJs for their style statement. It was only befitting for Indian Yamaha Motor to rope in Badshah, the famous Punjabi rapper to endorse their stylish new iteration of the Cygnus Ray Z - the Cygnus Ray ZR. But is the Ray ZR only about bling or does it perform as well?

First things first, the Cygnus Ray ZR looks full of swag.

The bold and chiseled design up front looks intimidating.

The headlamp and turn indicators which used to be together in the earlier version have now been separated to give them a more pronounced look. There is also an increased distance between the front fender and the mud guard to give it a sportier look. The bold and stylish

design continues on the side as well. You get the letters ZR printed in a big bold font along with the words ‘Next Generation’ and ‘Hi-Tech Performance’. Although the rear of the Ray ZR looks good but when compared to the front and the side it looks sort of simple. The sporty looking graphics all over really sell this as a scooty that designed to be a looker.

Coming to the performance the Ray ZR has a 113cc single cylinder engine the puts out 7.2hp at 7500rpm and 8.1Nm of torque at 5000rpm. While these figures might not sound too extraordinary, they get the job done.

Cruising around the city is relaxing and this scooty will be used mostly for that. Even on highways this is a good and stable ride. I, being extremely light weight (close to 55kgs), was able to take the Ray ZR to a top speed of around 85kmph but for people with more weight this will

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Engine & Transmission 113cc, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve

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Power & Torque 7.2hp @ 7500rpm / 8.1Nm @ 5000rpm

Fuel Efficiency 66kmpl

Tyres 90/100-10 53J (Tubeless)

Price 54,500 (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

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still go upto 80kmph. The Ray ZR also returns a fuel efficiency of 66kmpl.

One of my favorite aspects of this scooty are the 90/100 10inch tyres. These are tubeless tyres and come with 6-spoke alloy wheels. They along with the way the scooty has been designed, provide a great amount of balance and stability. I felt confident while taking sharp corners. The scooty even manages to keep its balance for a few seconds even after you bring it to a complete halt. The suspension setup consists of a telescopic fork in the front and a single swing in the rear. While the suspension is stiff it does manage to soak in a lot of the smaller bumps. It is just the bigger ones that hit you a bit hard.

The Cygnus Ray ZR comes with a front disc brake variant and we reviewed the same. The 170mm disc is good enough for this scooty and can bring you to a halt in case of panic braking. The rear drum also works well and feels gradual.

The analogue 3D meter console mounted atop the handlebar also ups the level of swag. There are four section, one houses the speedometer, the one above it has a meter for fuel and on either side you have the turn indicator and high beam indicator. While we liked how the meter console looks, we still think that a digital meter would have done more justice to the scooty. The switch gear is within reach and the fit and finish is fantastic. There were no

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loose or rickety parts.

The seat on the Ray ZR is long enough for two people to sit comfortably and the foot board also provides enough space for tall people to sit comfortably and have enough space for their legs. Under the seat you get 21 litres of storage and it is enough for most conditions however it cannot accommodate a full sized helmet. You also get the fuel lid placed at the rear of the under seat area.

The drum variant of the Cygnus Ray ZR is priced at Rs 52,000 ex showroom Delhi and the disc brake variant comes at for Rs 54,500 ex-showroom Delhi. For the style quotient and stable performance that the Ray ZR offers, we feel that this price is justified. MI

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FIRST RIDE HONDA ACHIEVER 150

SOLID STEPS

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here are people who want a bike that can take them from one point to another without asking for much, and then there are people who want a set of wheels that can make heads turn or make hearts stop with their performance. But

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recently there has been a new sect of people who are somewhere in the middle, who want a bit of both worlds. This has resulted in the shift in focus towards the 150cc segment. Making their entry in this segment is Hero MotoCorp and what better way to show up with a bang than calling their product

‘Achiever 150’!

Look-wise the new Achiever 150 will remind you quite a lot of the older version of the bike.

While this may be liked by some for the nostalgia it brings along, others might call it somewhat dated. Say what you want but the new Achiever definitely looks

smart and bold, the solid color with minimalistic graphics gives it a clean look. The headlamp also looks sharp along with the new side indicators. The tail-lamp is a looker for sure. The Achiever comes in three colors - Noble Black, Fiery Red and Valor Grey.

While the looks would be

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Engine & Transmission 149.1cc Air cooled, 4-stroke single cylinder, OHC / 5-Speed Constant Mesh

Power & Torque 13.5hp @ 8000rpm / 12.8Nm @ 5000rpm

debated upon, the performance is no doubt solid! It houses a 150 cc engine that is now BSIV compliant and produces 13.5hp and 12.8Nm of torque. Though we only got to ride the bike on a small track made of some uneven stones at the IG Stadium, it was apparent to me that this bike can perform when asked to. Give it the slightest hint that you want to go fast and it will comply readily. The peak power & torque come not too far towards the end so you can be sure that this bike can save you in traffic conditions and when you need to perform that quick overtake.

Although when you cross the 60kmph mark the acceleration is not the same as it is in the lower speeds but that is not too much of a problem.

Both the tyres are tubeless which is good but we wished that the rear tyre was a bit beefier to provide some more grip as the bike seemed to float and slip a little when taking sharp corners at high speeds.

Hero has packed a few things in the Achiever 150 that make it a standout in the 150cc segment.

These include Automatic Headlight On (AHO) which automatically switches on the headlamp which can save people from a lot of accidents at night, especially around the corners. The second feature is Hero’s i3S. It stands for Idle Smart Stop System and has been seen on previous Hero bikes like - the Splendor iSmart and Passion Pro .

This feature helps in saving fuel as it switches off your engine if it is left idle for more than five seconds and then brings it back to life the moment

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you pull the clutch. The third handy feature is a side stand indicator which lights up if you have your side stand popped open. I am sure we have seen countless people driving with the stand open (probably have been one of them as well) and this can hopefully minimise that from happening.

The fit and finish of the meter console can only be described as ‘neat’! The black plastic on our black Achiever seemed to complement each other.

The signs painted in a dark orange color were also pleasing to look at.

The console has two big analogue dials for speed and rpm. There is also an analogue fuel indicator.

The new Hero Achiever 150 offers you subtle looks, performance that can satisfy the teen in you and

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Tyres Front / Rear F: 80/100-18 47P (Tubeless) R:80/100-18 54P (Tubeless)

Price 61,800 (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

features that make total sense in a country like ours. It also comes at a luring price point of Rs 61,800 (ex-showroom Delhi) for the drum brake variant and the 240mm front disc version only costs Rs 1000 more and is totally worth the price.

The Achiever truly reflects the experience and knowledge that Hero has when it comes to the Indian two-wheeler segment. MI

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FEATURES & TRAVEL

Triumph launches game-changing new Bobber in London

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riumph’s beautiful new Bonneville Bobber was unveiled on the night of October 19, 2016 at an exclusive, star-studded event in London. Launched at The Printworks venue in Canada Water, hundreds of journalists, special guests, and celebrities from around the world, including Rupert Grint, Jess Glynne and Spencer Matthews, were present to witness the unveiling of Triumph’s new premium heritage model. Indian celebrity and car and bike enthusiast Gul Panag was also present at the event.

Team Triumph, a host of racing legends including seven-times World Champion Carl Fogarty MBE and three-times world champion Freddie Spencer, lined up against an international team of motorcycle journalists in a head-to-head indoor Bobber drag race.

With a live headline set by NME award-winners The Vaccines and support from DJ Harriet Rose, the warehouse venue was filled from start to finish with an eclectic mix of Indie rock and the sound of pure Bonneville hot rods racing.

Paul Stroud, Chief Commercial Officer at Triumph Motorcycles, said: “Triumph’s new Bonneville Bobber is an incredible new motorcycle with breath-taking poise, presence, and peerless authenticity, so it was only right that we gave it an equally incredible launch before the bike makes its European debut at EICMA show in Milan on November 8th, 2016.”

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Carl Fogarty

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Hamilton beats Rosberg in US Grand Prix to inch close to title

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Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes team won his fifth United States Grand Prix race on October 23, 2016 in Austin, Texas, as he beat his team mate Nico Rosberg who had to be content with the second place. It was also the 50th victory of Hamilton’s F1 career, putting him one behind Alain Prost for second place in the all-time list. This is also the 3rd in a row at the Circuit of the Americas for Hamilton and 7th of the 2016 season so far.

Nico Rosberg (331) leads the Drivers’ Championship by 26 points from Lewis Hamilton (305) in P2. The Mercedes AMG Petronas (636) lead Red Bull (400) by 236 points in the Constructors’ Championship. Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull Racing took the final podium while his team mate Max Verstappen had to retire mid-race with suspected transmission issues. Sebastian Vettel finished fourth for Ferrari, whose second car also failed to make the flag as Kimi Raikkonen was the victim of a pit stop that went terribly wrong.

Sergio Perez of Force India came in 8th while his team mate Nico Hulkenburg could not finish the race. Fernando Alonso came in fifth for McLaren, ahead of Toro Rosso’s Carlos Sainz and Williams’ Felipe Massa. McLaren’s Jenson Button and Haas’s Romain Grosjean completed the top ten.

Earlier in the race Valtteri Bottas of Williams and Nico Hulkenberg had a bump in that first corner which hurt both their races. The German retired his damaged Force India at the end of the lap, while the Finn pitted with a puncture and struggled home for a 16th position for Williams. The opening lap was almost disastrous for Force India, as Toro Rosso’s Daniil Kvyat spun Perez in Turn 11, but the Mexican fought back quite well. As he took eighth, Kvyat was 12th as he got himself a 10-second penalty.

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Marquez crowned in Motegi drama in Japanese MotoGP

Marc Marquez leading in Japan; Pics courtesy: Honda It was a stunning win for Repsol Honda Team’s Marc Marquez as he crossed the chequered flag to claim the 2016 MotoGP World Championship at a place that could not have been more appropriate. Yes, Hondas home in Japan. The race which was marked by a lot of drama saw Movistar Yamaha teammates Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo crash out of contention. First to go was Rossi, into the gravel early – before Lorenzo’s ride through the pain barrier after a highside on Saturday was cut short; sliding out of P2 in the last few laps. Marquez, however continued to race perfectly to win his third premier class title in four years, and his fifth victory of the year.

Marquez’s win came after an initial battle between him and Rossi. But early in the race, a crash for Eugene Laverty (Pull&Bear Aspar Team) saw the Irishman out the race– his first DNF of the year – as the three legends Lorenzo, Marquez and Rossi fought for supremacy.

Then came disaster as Rossi, the nine-time World Champion made a mistake and lost the front end of his Yamaha – leaving teammate Lorenzo to stop Marquez from his win.

But then Lorenzo too committed an error that led to his crashing out, sliding on the gravel and riding through the pain barrier. There was no looking back for Marquez as he rode on to claim his third crown, and glory at the home of Honda. This was his third title in four years in the premier class, and his fifth World Championship after becoming 125 World Champion in 2010 and Moto2 World Champion in 2012.

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Marc Marquez claims 2016 Moto GP World Championship

Crutchlow records win number 2 in Phillip Island AustralianGP Even though Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda) may have won the Moto GP 2016 championship, the win by Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda) in Australian GP held on the race track of Phillip Island on October 23, 2016 proved that there is a lot more excitement left in the remaining races of the MotoGP. Phillip Island lies just off Australia’s southern coast in the Pacific Ocean. As for the race, it saw the champion Marquez crashing out and Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) storming up

from P15 but unable to go past Crutchlow who kept his cool for a stunning second career victory.

Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Maverick Viñales completed the podium.The fight for P2 between Crutchlow and Aleix Espargaro (Team Suzuki Ecstar) saw the Brit emerge on top, as Rossi was charging through the field – picking off Pol Espargaro and Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) as the rider from Tavullia entered podium contention, then setting his sights on Aleix Espargaro and soon getting past.

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Mahindras get a podium: Beumi rules in Hong Kong FIA FormulaE

Pics courtesy: FIA Formula E It could not have been a better start for the Mahindra Racing team as its driver Nick Heidfeld came in third after a stunning first lap, which took him from 10th to sixth in the FIA Formula E Champion in Hong Kong, the first race of the 2016-17 season.

Thus, Mahindra Racing has made an impressive start to its third season in the FIA Formula E Championship, scoring a podium finish and setting the fastest lap in the inaugural race.

Like his fellow podium finishers, Sebastien Buemi of Renault e.dams and Lucas di Grassi of Abt Schaeffler Audi Sport, Nick too had to work hard to make his energy last. He did it perfectly, crossing the line as he hit zero per cent.

German driver Nick Heidfeld

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started the 45-lap race from 10th place on the grid and took advantage of first lap chaos to jump to fifth. By managing his first M3Electro’s available energy, Heidfeld and Mahindra Racing were able to time his mid-race car swap in order to gain more positions. He moved up to third, focused on completing clean laps during the second half of the race and crossed the finish line just before his second car reached zero percent energy in its battery.

Swedish rookie Felix Rosenqvist, the other Mahindra Racing driver endured a tough beginning to his Formula E career. Having started from an encouraging sixth place on the grid, he was caught out in early race traffic. Then damage to his M3Electro from a high-speed

spin sent him to the back of the pack, forcing an early car swap.

Never one to give up, Rosenqvist showed his mettle and true potential by setting the fastest lap of the race en route to a 15th place finish.

Sebastien Beumi continued his winning streak as he is the reigning FIA Formula E Champion and he got his title defence off to a perfect start with victory in the HKT Hong Kong ePrix. With 30,000 people attending the event, the new Formula E season began with one of the most unpredictable races so far.

Mahindra Racing is fourth in the FIA Formula E Teams Championship going into race two in Marrakesh (North Africa) next month on November 12.

Formula E’s third season will see

Mahindra Racing visit a total of ten different countries for 12 races from October 2016 through to July 2017.

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Suresh Rana, Ashwin Naik clinch 18th Maruti Suzuki Raid de Himalaya title The much awaited 18thMaruti Suzuki Raid de Himalaya which saw a tragic turn of events with the death of Subhomoy Paul, ace rallyist from Kolkata, finally concluded in Manali, with Suresh Rana and his co-driver Ashwin Naik, clinching their 10th Maruti Suzuki Raid de Himalaya winner title. Suresh Rana was driving Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and clocked a total of 03:42:02 Hrs. Chasing the lead at the second position were Tsering Lhakpa and Venu Ramesh Kumar in Polaris RZR 1000, clocking 03:49:15 Hrs. The third position was bagged by Sandeep Sharma and Karan Arya at 03:51:11 Hrs in Maruti Suzuki Gypsy.

Ace rallyists, Lhakpa Tsering and his co-driver V Venu Rameshkumar displayed their fantastic performance

through the toughest motorable roads and secured 1st position in Class 7 category of 4X4 Extreme.

The rally was flagged off on October 7, 2016. The crossed the challenging route of Kaza, traversing through Sarchu towards Leh over the course of 7 days and culminated at Manali for the prize distribution ceremony on October 15.

Open to 4x4’s, motorcycles and quadbikes alike, the Raid de Himalaya tested the endurance, ingenuity, physical and mental toughness of the rallyist like none other.

Team Northern Pro Riderz riding on Ceat tyres bagged five trophies in the rally across the extreme two wheeler and four wheeler categories including the 1st place finish by Umang Saxena in Extreme two wheeler categories in group c.

This year, the rally witnessed participation from over 200 teams from across the country, who covered a total

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distance of 2000 km, travelling through some of the most picturesque locations in Himachal Pradesh.

The riders had to complete the seven days rally through hilly terrain, muddy road, gravel, stone, peaks, slush hard rocky terrain and sand riding on the newly launched Ceat tyres.

The gruelling Xtreme route traversed approximately 800Kms through some of the toughest terrains like Kaza, Spiti, Jispa and Sarchu. The treacherous terrains brought out the best synchronized relation between man and machine.

In the adventure category, Jagmeet Gill and Chandan Sen took the lead driving Maruti Suzuki Swift. This is fourth consecutive win for Jagmeet and Chandan.

Maruti Suzuki Swift is the first car to win the adventure category.

Ajgar Ali &Mohd Mustafa in Maruti

Suzuki VitaraBrezza andSunder Singh &Zaman Daoud Khan in VitaraBrezzastood at second and third position respectively.

The adventure category of the rally followed the scenic route of Manali, Solang Valley, Tabo and through the sub-zero temperature of Sarchu valley.

Tanveer Abdul Wahid in his TVS RTR450 won the MotoquadXtreme followed by R Natraj in TVS RTR450 at second position and UmangSaxena at the third position driving KTM Duke 390.

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Anindith Reddy wins Euro JK 16 event in National Racing Championship On a day that internationally renowned stunt driver Terry Grant dazzled Coimbatore’s racing fans, Anindith Reddy of Hyderabad emerged as a star himself, springing to the top of the ladder in the Euro JK 16 event at the 19th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship in Coimbatore on Sunday, October 9, 2016. He now shares the lead with Ananth Shanmugam in the tussle for the title with 76 points.

LGB Formula 4 racer Vishnu Prasad and JK Touring Cars star Asish Ramaswamy too made it a special weekend for themselves by winning all their races over the two days and consolidating their championship positions.

The day, however, belonged to world record holder Terry, who along with India’s own heroes Hari Singh, Rohitaaz Singh and Sunny Kumar, unveiled a series of stunts that had the fully packed Kari Motor Speedway arena screaming for more. The UK stuntman effortlessly tilted his car and drove on only the two right side wheels that looked impossible, even funny, in movies.

A sequence of 360 degree turns, including a few around a brave female model standing on the track, left the spectators agape.

Bangalore’s Ananth added 28 points to his kitty to turn the Euro JK 16 into a three-way fight for the title.

Nayan Chatterjee, the overnight leader, is at third place with 73 points, just three adrift of the current champions.

Mumbai’s Nayan managed only three fourth-place finishes to garner just 15 points in Round 3. His car slowly wilted away as the weekend unravelled, eventually failing to even finish the last race.

Vishnu of Meco Racing, who has been in impeccable form over the weekend, completed a hat-trick of victories by adding the two LGB races on Sunday to his earlier conquests. He is on 66 points in the championship race now, perhaps just one win away in the final round.

Chennai’s Vishnu comfortably won the day’s opening race but had to be at his defensive best to pull it off in the second one. Raghul Rangasamy, also of Meco, pushed him all the way till the end, crossing the chequered flag just .023 seconds behind him. Raghul took the third place in the morning race for a cumulative tally of 51 points. He added a cool 22 points over the weekend.

Saran Vikram of Privateer and Rohit Khanna of Dark Don Racing are on third and fourth places with 37 and 35 points respectively.

Asish Ramaswamy of Red Rooster Performance, who had already pocketed the JK Touring Cars title on Saturday, maintained his winning streak to underline his supremacy. The Bangalore racer has amazingly won all six races in his category to be sitting on a unsurpassable tally of 120 points.

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REVIEW iPHONE 7 On the surface, the new iPhone 7 looks quite like the iPhone 6 but there are some subtle changes that give it a much cleaner look than before. Apple has replaced the physical home button with a taptic feedback unit that even vibrates when you press it. It has a slightly brighter 4.7 inch display with a resolution of 750X1334 pixels. You also get dual speakers, one housed at the bottom and the other being the earpiece at the top. These might not be as stereo as one would expect but definitely make this device the loudest iPhone yet.

The Apple iPhone 7 comes with Apple’s latest iOS 10 and houses a bigger 1960mAh battery to add some more hours to the battery life of the device. Apple’s latest quad core A10 Fusion chipset is both powerful and energy efficient. The 2GB of RAM and six core graphics processor only complement the CPU in handling heavy apps, games and multitasking easily.

The rear has a 12MP shooter with a f/1.8 aperture and quad LED flash. There is also OIS for taking better pictures in low light. For selfies you get a 7MP camera that can shoot full 1080p videos. The pictures taken by both the cameras offer great amount of detail. Due to Optical Image Stabilization, the videos shot on the iPhone 7 are quite steady.

While this new rendition of the iPhone might have not been groundbreaking, it is still a solidly built upgrade (especially with it becoming water and dust resistant). The abandoning of the headphone jack is definitely not going be taken so easily but Apple has taken enough measures to try and smooth out the transition.

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IS IT FOR ME? SONY PLAYSTATION 4 PRO When it comes to high end console gaming we only see two mammoths locking horns for the top spot - Sony and Microsoft. Now with VR and 4k becoming more common, both companies are taking steps to fulfill these needs and thus we will be getting PlayStation 4 Pro from Sony and a new console by Microsoft that has been given the name Project Scorpio as of now.

As with every new release of consoles, a lot of people are left with questions like, “Should I buy it?” or “Is it for me?”. We try to answer that question.

IT IS....

If you own previous generation consoles this one is definitely going to feel like a big improvement. You get Virtual Reality, HDR and 4k resolutions and 4k streaming for Youtube and Netflix. Games running at lower resolutions will get a boost in performance. Any game that runs on the Pro will also run on the PS4 and vice-versa. The $399 price tag is surely less than what it’s competitor Xbox is going to be priced at.

IT IS NOT....

If you do not own a 4k TV or plan to get one then the ability of the PS4 Pro to play games and videos at 4k is rendered useless. Sony is rolling out a software update to the PS4 and Slim that will enable HDR support on them so the Pro loses that advantage as well. Microsoft’s Project Scorpio is going to be more powerful than the PS4 Pro in terms of specs so it would be a good decision to wait and watch for what it has to offer.

LAUNCH NUBIA’S Z11 MINI nubia launched the Z11 mini and it will be sold exclusively through Amazon at a price of Rs 12,999 and is available in two different colours Black and White. It has a 5 inch full HD IPS display with Gorilla glass 3 and is armed with a 64 bit Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 (MSM8952) processor accompanied with 3GB of RAM and Adreno 405 GPU. There is 32GB in-built storage which is expandable upto 200GB through a hybrid dual nano-sim slot. The nubia Z11 Mini runs on the Android v5.1 (Lollipop) OS, further customized by nubia UI 3.9.6. There is also nubia’s Frame Interactive Technology (FiT) built into the Z11 Mini, allowing for a rich user experience. The nubia Z11 mini also has a big 2800mAh Li-ion Polymer battery and a fingerprint sensor. The company claims to provide DSLR like photography with a 16MP rear and an 8MP front camera.

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NAIM FOR BENTLEY BRINGS PREMIUM IN-CAR STEREO EXPERIENCE TO THE HOME The Naim for Bentley Mu-so and Mu-so qb allow world-class, high-resolution streaming of music in multiple rooms, from virtually any source, and feature high-quality Bluetooth connectivity. Customers can browse and play millions of songs via Spotify, internet radio or Airplay, or simply stream downloaded music. The rich aural experience, which fills up to five rooms simultaneously, will be familiar to Bentley owners from the best-inclass Naim for Bentley audio systems, available to customers on all models. The design of the Naim for Bentley Mu-so and Mu-so qb reflects 100 years of Bentley heritage and craftsmanship. The rotary control features Bentley’s signature knurling. The wooden speaker cabinet is wrapped in a layer of anodised aluminium to provide a natural sound free from distortion, and the grille is finished in Portland, a signature colour from the exclusive Bentley palette. The Mu-so – which has been tuned by specialist engineers – reflects Bentley’s own passion for high-performance engineering. It delivers 450 watts of power through six high-quality speakers. A 32-bit digital signal processor runs software tuned in Naim’s listening room to extract the finest delivery of streamed music. The compact Mu-so qb, which can stream music on its own (or be linked with the Mu-so), delivers 300 watts to create a sound that defies its smaller size. The Naim for Bentley Mu-so is priced at £1,199 (US $1,694 (excl. local taxes)); and the Muso qb at £749 ($1,108 (excl. local taxes)).

ZENITH EL PRIMERO RANGE ROVER WATCHES The year 1969 saw the creation of two of the most important landmarks in the parallel worlds of car design and watch making: Range Rover and Zenith. These two milestones of engineering have now come together in a partnership that celebrates their mutual longevity and shared values in a special edition watch called Zenith El Primero Range Rover, which was first revealed at the unveiling of the Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic in Paris. Each Zenith El Primero Range Rover will feature a 42mm case made from ceramised aluminum, and like the aluminum architecture of the Range Rover, combines light weight with extreme durability. The minimalist aesthetic of the dashboard controls of the Range Rover are similarly espoused in the clean appearance of the watch, which features a brushed, slate grey dial, three subtle but highly legible chronograph subdials and a robust winding crown.

FINDME 101 FROM MOSFET Mosfet, a lifestyle technology brand has recently launched its new vehicle safety gadget – Findme 101. It is the most advanced vehicle safety solution available in the Indian automotive market, the company claims. Findme 101 is an amazing car accessory which will bring you a step closer towards your car, it has been priced at Rs. 8999 and harnesses all the features of a technically superior tracker that will track your car even when you are not in it. Besides this the gadget allows you to have features like social chat, GPS fencing/monitoring, speed tracking and SOS Alert. This device also has the power of mobile communication through their mobile app (Google Play Store and Apple App Store) that offers consumer a Social Intelligent Vehicle safety solution.

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SB 42 BANG AIRBORNE - MOTOCROSS HELMETS FROM STEELBIRD Leading helmet manufacturer Steelbird Hi-Tech India limited having technical collaboration with BIEFFE- world’s number one in helmets, recently launched the SB 42 BANG Airborne – Motocross helmet with high-end material and technologies as per international standards. SB 42 Bang Airborne comes in a 2 variants in Base Colour “White & Black” with trendy colourful graphics on the helmet. The motocross helmet has clearly elongated chin with ventilation and double visor portions. The visor is to allow the rider to dip his or her head and provide further protection. It will also keep the sun out of the eyes of the rider during daily rides. SB 42 BANG Airborne is coming with double visor which is very helpful and user friendly in both day and night light.

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BMW MOTORRAD STREET AIR

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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE, RED WING SHOES COME WITH BRANDED SHOES

The BMW Motorrad Street Air by Alpinestars, an advanced airbag system offers comprehensive upper body protection and the freedom to ride a motorbike in both on- and offroad situations. The technology is adopted from the current Alpinestars Tech-Air street airbag system – a system requiring no motorbike-mounted sensors. The airbag system of Alpinestars utilises a sophisticated algorithm that detects imminent danger with the greatest precision and inflates the full upper body airbag to provide a highly effective crash protection system, ahead of the first impact. This jacket is the first safety product to be launched under an exclusive agreement, between BMW Motorrad and Alpinestars and is available for both female and male customers in different colorways from October 2016.

In another legendary partnership, Indian Motorcycle has worked with Red Wing Shoes to create three pairs of branded boots. Indian Motorcycle was founded in 1901 and Red Wing Shoes was founded in 1905, so both brands share a rich heritage of authenticity and handcrafted quality.

SPIRIT LAKE BOOTS (MEN’S BROWN LACE-UP BOOTS): It’s an

8-inch boot developed to provide a stable fit and firm ankle protection, with a Vibram 430 sole for superb grip and abrasion resistance and features a double layer leather toe cap for added protection. The premium Amber Portage leather, gunmetal eyelets and allbrown stitching make these boots a favourite for around-town styling, comfort and rugged support. These boots feature Goodyear welt construction and triple-stitched quality.

WORTHINGTON BOOTS (MEN’S BLACK PULL-ON BOOTS): This 11-inch pull-on boot features plain toe styling, a Vibram

430 sole for higher grip and abrasion resistance, and an instep strap for precise fitting. The premium Red Wing Shoes Black Harness leather, original Indian Motorcycle buckles, embossed logo and all black stitching deliver the ultimate in classic motorcycle styling. These boots feature Goodyear welt construction and puritan chain stitching.

CONNELLY BOOTS (WOMEN’S BLACK PULL-ON BOOTS):

This 11-inch pull-on boot features plain toe styling, Heeled Oil Resistant Cushion Crepe sole to provide grip and lighter weight, and an instep strap to adjust the fit. The premium Red Wing Shoes Black Harness leather, original Indian Motorcycle buckles, embossed logo and white stitching deliver the perfect fusion of fashion and function. These boots feature Goodyear welt construction and puritan chain stitching.

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VISTA ANTIBAC TO KEEP CAR INTERIORS GERM FREE Vista Antibac, an innovative antibacterial cleaner for car interiors removes visible dirt and also protects from invisible germs.

This product is powered by a unique pure Silver technology, making it extremely safe for DIY use and also for vehicle owners who rely on help to clean their cars. For those who are passionate about their cars and also seek premium quality products, this is the perfect solution. The ease-of-use and effectiveness of Vista Antibac can be felt within minutes of its application. This new innovation is extremely beneficial in a fast-paced society like ours. Vista Antibac reduces malodour in cars and keeps interior surfaces fresh and hygienic.

Vista Antibac is available at a price range of Rs 600/- for 600ml and is available across all leading auto accessories outlets (Pan India)

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BUYERS’ GUIDE * Prices (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

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6.0 6.0 6.0 4.8 4.8 4.8 6 6.0 6.0

P P P P P P P P P

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

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

AUDI

A3

A3 Cabriolet

A4

A6

A8 L

A8

Q3

Q5

Q7

40 TFSI Premium 40 TFSI Premium Plus + Sunroof 40 TFSI Cabriolet 35TDI Attraction 35 TDI Pemium Edition 35 TDI Premium + Sunroof Edition 35 TDI Premium Plus + Sunroof 35 TDI Technology 35 TDI Technology Pack + Sunroof 40 TFSI Cabriolet 35 TFSI Premium+ Sunroof 35 TDI Premium Edition 35 TDI Premium Edition + Sunroof 35 TDI Premium Sport TDI Technology Pack 35 TFSI 35 TDI Matrix 35 TDI Premium Plus 60 TFSI W12 TDI quattro 50 TDI 50 TDI Plus 60 TDI 60 TFSI quattro 50 TDI quattro 50 TDI quattro Premium 50 TDI quattro Premium Plus 60 TDI quattro W12 TDI quattro 30 TDI S Edition 35 TDI Premium Edition 35 TDI Premium Sunroof 35 TDI Technology 35 TDI Technology with Navigation 35 TDI Premium Plus 35 TDI Premium Plus + Navigation 30 TDI Premium Edition 30 TDI Design Edition 30 TDI Sports Edition 30 TDI Quattro Business Edition w30 TDI Quatrro Premium 30 TDI Quatrro Premium Plus 30 TDI Quatrro Technology 45 TDI Quattro Technology Pack S Line 45 TDI Premium Plus 45 TDI Technology Pack 45 TDI Quattro (New) 45 TDI Quattro Technology (New) 45 TDI Quattro Premium 45 TDI Quattro Premium Sunroof 45 TDI Quattro Premium Plus

1.8

P

16.60

27.10

1.8

P

16.60

31.40

1.8 2.0 2.0

P D D

16.60 20.38 20.38

44.75 24.56 27.42

2.0

D

20.38

29.3

2.0

D

20.38

32.22

2.0

D

20.38

32.9

2.0

D

20.38

35.65

1.8 1.8 2.0

P P D

16.60 18.78 17.11

47.35 35.95 35.39

2.0

D

17.11

37.95

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

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

17.11 17.11 15.26 18.53 18.53 7.4 4.7 16.77 16.77 7.5 16.7 6 6 6 NA NA 17.71 15.77 15.77 15.77

38.93 41.95 48.10 51.80 49.20 1.46 (Cr.) 1.98 (Cr.) 1.15 (Cr.) 1.21 (Cr.) 1.40 (Cr.) 1.38 (Cr.) 1.17 (Cr.) 1.09 (Cr.) 1.14 (Cr.) 1.33 (Cr.) 1.87 (Cr.) 30.5 35.25 36.80 39.85

2.0

D

15.77

42.60

2.0

D

15.73

37.90

2.0

D

15.73

40.60

2.0 2.0 2.0

D D D

12.8 12.8 12.8

48.44 51.54 55.44

2.0

D

14.10

42.79

2.0 2.0 2.0

D D D

14.10 14.10 14.10

49.46 51.42 56.02

3.0

D

13.20

62.95

3.0 3.0 3.0

D D D

14.75 14.75 14.75

72.1 79.85 72

3.0

D

14.75

77.5

3.0

D

14.75

61.52

3.0

D

14.75

64.35

3.0

D

14.75

67.01

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45 TDI Quattro Premium Plus Sunroof 45 TDI Quattro Technology Q7 Pack 45 TDI Quattro Technology Pack + Sunroof V8 FSI S-tronic V10 FSI S-Tronic R8 V10 FSI Plus S-Tronic V10 FSI Spyder RS5 TFSI Quattro 4.2 Coupe RS6 Avant TFSI Quattro RS7 TFSI Quattro TFSI Quattro S4 TFSI Quattro Technology S6 TFSI Quattro S5 TFSI Quatrro TT TFSI Coupe Quattro BENTLEY MOTORS Bentayga W12 GT W12 GT V8 GT Speed W12 GT V8 S Continental GT Coupe GTC W12 GTC V8 GT Speed Convertible GT V8S Convertible Flying Spur V8 Flying Spur Flying Spur W12 Mulsanne Mulsanne BMW 1 Series 118d Sport Line 320d Prestige 3 Series 320d Sport Line 320d Luxury Line Sport Line Gran Turismo Luxury Line 520d Prestige Plus 5 Series 520d Luxury Line 530d M Sport 640d Gran Coupé Eminence 6 Series 640d Gran Coupé Design Pure Experience 730 Ld Prestige 730 Ld Eminence 730 Ld Signature 7 Series 750Li Eminence 760Li Eminence ActiveHybrid 7L X1 sDrive20d xLine xDrive20d Expedition X3 xDrive20d xLine xDrive30d M Sport X5 xDrive30d Expedition xDrive30d Design Pure Experience xDrive30d Design Pure Experience (7 Seater) X6 xDrive40d M Sport sDrive 35i Prestige Z4 sDrive 35i Design Pure Traction M M3 Sedan M4 Coupé M5 Sedan M M6 Gran Coupé X5 M X6 M i8 i8 BUGATTI Veyron Veyron Grand Sport

3.0

D

14.75

69.84

3.0

D

14.75

76.88

3.0

D

14.75

79.71

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

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

8 7.60 6.71 7.70 12.1 10.4 10.4 10.30 10.30 NA NA 8.30

1.71 (Cr.) 1.99 (Cr.) 2.55 (Cr.) 2.19 (Cr.) 1.1 (Cr.) 1.4(Cr.) 1.40 (Cr.) 52.64 55.43 95.25 62.95 60.34

6.0 6.0 4.0 6.0 4.0 6.0 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 P P

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 6.38 8 NA

3.85 (Cr.) NA 3.28 (Cr.) NA 3.54 (Cr.) 3.57 (Cr.) NA 3.63 4.4(Cr.) 3.9 (Cr.) 3.21 (Cr.) 3.40 (Cr.) 5.55 (Cr.)

2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0

D D D D D D D D D D

20.58 18.88 18.88 18.88 19.59 19.59 18.48 18.48 14.69 17.54

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

3.0

D

17.54

1.18 (Cr.)

3.0 3.0 3.0 5.0 6.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0

D D D P P P D D D D D

16.46 16.46 16.46 11.62 7.46 13.85 17.05 18.56 18.56 15.35 15.35

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

3.0

D

15.35

69.90

3.0

D

15.35

72.90

3.0 3.0

D P

15.9 10.37

1.17 (Cr.) 74.90

3.0

P

10.37

75.90

3.0 3.0 5.0 4.3 4.3 4.3 1.5

P P P P P P H

10.75 10.75 10.10 10.10 9 9 47.45

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

8.0

P

NA

12 (Cr.)

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Beat

Cruze

Enjoy

Sail Hatchback

Sail Sedan

Spark

Tavera *

Trailblazer

MODEL

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

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

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

4.32 4.65 5.12 5.59 5.26 5.61 5.93 6.57 13.95 16.42 17.45 6.51 6.54 7.13 7.16 8.01 8.04 7.88 7.91 8.38 8.41 9.15 9.17 4.79 5.29 5.53 5.99 5.91 6.44 6.61 7.46 5.76 6.17 6.65 7.17 7.07 7.49 7.81 8.44 3.63 3.91 4.21 7.95 7.95 8.87 8.87 9.70 9.69 9.96 10.07 11.08 26.99

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

1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8

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

20.63 20.63 20.63 20.63 20.63 20.6 20.6 20.6 20.6 20.6 25.17 25.17 25.17 25.17 25.17

3.25 3.51 3.73 3.93 4.13 3.82 4.02 4.44 4.68 4.88 2.38 2.82 3.09 3.19 3.34

T Convertible FF GTB Coupe Spyder Speciale Berlinetta

3.8 6.2 3.9 4.5 4.5 6.2

P P P P P P

9.51 6.49 6.96 8.46 8.46 6.66

NA NA NA NA NA NA

Active Fire Dynamic Fire Abarth T-Jet Active Multijet Dynamic Multijet Emotion Multijet Active Fire Active T-Jet Dynamic T-Jet Emotion T-Jet Active Multijet Dynamic Multijet Emotion Multijet Classic Classic Multijet Classic Plus Multijet

1.4 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

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

14.40 14.40 17.1 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

6.80 7.70 10.26 7.49 8.28 8.84 7.22 8.37 9.57 10.1 8.94 10.14 10.62 6.46 7.51 8.08

Punto Evo

Punto Pure Abarth FORCE Gurkha

Ecosport

Endeavour

Mustang GT

Next-Gen Figo

Figo Aspire

DATSUN

Go+

redi-GO

FERRARI California FF 488 458 458 F12 FIAT

Avventura

Linea

Linea Classic

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Classic Plus with alloy Multijet Active Fire Dynamic Fire Emotion Fire Active Multijet Dynamic Multijet Emotion Multijet Sport 93 PS Sportivo Abarth Active Fire Active Active advanced Multijet 595 Competizione

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

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

19.50 15.80 15.80 15.80 20.5 20.5 20.5 20.5 20.5 16.3 15.7 20.3 14.9

8.24 5.04 5.53 7.58 6.1 6.81 7.5 7.89 7.25 9.99 4.53 5.62 29.85

Hard Top (4x4) Soft Top (4x2) Soft Top (4x4)

2.6 2.6 2.6

D D D

NA NA NA

9.51 6.97 9.26

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

1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.2 2.2 2.2 3.2 2.2 3.2 5 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

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 P P P P P D D D D

15.85 15.85 15.85 15.60 18.90 18.88 22.27 22.27 22.27 22.27 22.27 14.12 13.50 12.62 10.91 12.62 10.91 NA 18.16 18.16 18.16 18.16 18.16 17 25.83 25.83 25.83 25.83 25.83 18.16 18.16 18.16 18.16 17 25.8 25.8 25.8 25.8

6.68 7.40 8.56 9.61 8.18 9.45 7.28 8.01 8.48 9.16 9.75 24.93 26.53 25.43 27.58 26.93 29.19 65.00 4.46 4.75 5.16 5.87 6.51 7.20 5.55 5.84 6.25 6.96 7.60 5.28 5.99 6.90 7.45 8.19 6.37 7.10 7.99 8.54

AT E M/T E (OP) MT S M/T S (OP) MT SX M/T S CVT VX M/T S (OP) CVT VX CVT E M/T E (OP) MT S M/T S (OP) MT SX M/T VX MT 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 S V VX V CVT E S V VX E M/T S M/T SV M/T V M/T

2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 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

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

23.1 17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8 18.1 17.8 18.1 18.1 25.80 25.80 25.80 25.80 25.80 25.80 19.40 19.40 19.40 19.40 19.40 19.40 16.50 16.50 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4 16 21.9 21.9 21.9 21.9 17.80 17.80 17.80 17.80

37 (lakh) 5.41 5.53 6.19 6.31 6.92 7.31 7.31 7.43 8.31 6.53 6.65 7.41 7.53 7.93 8.31 4.43 4.65 5.01 5.35 5.74 6.22 6.55 7.02 8.75 9.90 10.90 11.84 11.99 9.90 10.99 11.85 12.90 8.10 8.79 9.32 9.92

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City

CR-V

Jazz

Mobilio

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

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

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

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

10.38 10.92 12.04 11.23 11.23 9.32 9.98 10.44 11.10 12.11 12.42 12.42 22.08 23.90 26.21 5.59 6.23 6.78 7.14 7.63 7.33 8.21 6.89 7.58 8.10 8.56 8.99 7.17 8.26 9.56 10.13 8.67 9.43 10.62 11.19 11.76 12.32

E MT E+ MT SX+ MT SX + Special Edition SX+ AT E MT S S+ SX SX+ SX+ A/T SX (O) S+ AT SX+ Special Edition S M/T SX M/T SX A/T SX (O) M/T SX (O) A/T S M/T SX M/T SX (O) M/T SX (O) A/T D-Lite D-Lite+ D-Lite+(O) Era+ Era+ (O) Era+ LPG Era+ (O) LPG Magna+ Magna+ (O) Magna+ LPG Sportz Magna (O) Magna (O) opt Kappa MT Era Kappa Magna Kappa Sportz Kappa Asta Kappa Asta (O) Magna AT CRDi Era CRDi Magna CRDi Sportz CRDi Asta CRDi Asta (O) Kappa Era Kappa Magna Kappa Sportz Kappa Sportz Spl Edition Kappa Magna AT Kappa Asta A/T Kappa Asta (O) CRDi Era CRDi Magna

1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 2 2 2 2 2 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1

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

15.29 15.29 15.29 15.29 15.29 21.38 21.38 21.38 19.67 19.67 17.01 19.67 17.01 19.67 22.54 22.54 22.54 22.54 22.54 18.23 18.23 18.23 18.23 21.10 21.10 21.10 21.10 21.10 21.10 21.10 21.10 21.10 21.10 21.10 20.30 20.30 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 NA 22.54 22.54 22.54 22.54 22.54 18.90 18.90 18.90 18.90 18.90 18.90 18.90 24 24

9.21 9.99 11.9 12.23 12.93 10.04 11.27 12.17 12.43 13.43 14.57 14.5 13.63 13.81 12.99 14.79 15.89 16.59 17.99 14.79 16.39 17.69 19.19 3.27 3.53 3.63 3.67 3.77 3.92 4.02 3.98 4.08 4.26 4.27 4.41 4.51 5.59 6.18 6.71 7.24 7.75 9.01 6.80 7.39 7.97 8.47 8.99 4.90 5.18 5.63 5.73 5.96 6.84 6.09 5.77 6.05

MODEL

Elantra (New)

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Elite i20

Grand i10

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Grand i10

i10

i20 Active

Santa Fe

4S Fludic Verna

Xcent

HYUNDAI

Creta

VARIANTS

CRDi Sportz CRDi Sportz Spl Edition CRDi Asta (O) Era Magna Magna Special Edition Sportz Sportz LPG Kappa Base Kappa S Kappa SX CRDi Base CRDi S CRDi SX 2WD M/T 2WD A/T 4WD A/T Base S SX S AT SX A/T SX (O) CRDi Base CRDi S CRDi SX CRDi S AT CRDi SX (O) CRDi SX (O) A/T Kappa Base Kappa S MT Kappa S AT Kappa S MT Spl Edition Kappa SX MT Kappa SX (O) Kappa SX (O) A/T CRDi Base CRDi S CRDi S Spl Edition CRDi SX CRDi SX (O)

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

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

24 24 24 19.81 19.81 19.81 19.81 19.20 17.19 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 17.01 23.50 23.50 23.50 23.50 23.50 19.08 19.10 19.10 19.10 19.10 19.10 19.10 16.90 24.40 24.40 24.40 24.40 24.40

6.51 6.61 6.98 4.35 4.59 4.74 4.88 5.17 6.70 7.43 8.33 8.06 8.79 9.71 28.53 29.78 31.95 7.88 9.06 9.78 9.94 10.59 10.84 9.15 10.29 11.02 11.18 12.28 13.09 5.41 6.12 6.88 6.29 6.45 7.14 7.85 6.27 7.01 7.18 7.35 8.05

BS4 4x2 MT HI Pack BS4 AT Premium Bs4 4X4 MT

3.0 3.0 2.5

D D D

12.08 12.08 NA

22.21 24.81 12.30

F-Type Coupe F-Type S Coupe British Design Edition F-Type R Coupe F-Type R Coupe AWD F-Type S V6 S Covertible F-Type R V8 S Covertible Pure Portfolio Prestige Prestige Portfolio Pure Prestige Portfolio Portfolio Premium Luxury Portfolio

3.0 3.0 3.0 5.0 5.0 3.0 5.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0

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

9.87 10.85 8.6 15.3 11.3 10.85 10.7 13.06 13.05 13.06 13.12 13.12 19.33 19.33 19.33 9.43 14.47 9.43

1.24 (Cr.) 1.44 (Cr.) 1.62 (Cr.) 1.92(Cr.) 2.04Cr.) 1.58 (Cr.) 2.07 (Cr.) 39.90 47.99 43.69 55.65 61.85 49.50 55.9 62.10 1.01(Cr.) 99.99 1.77 (Cr.)

Limited Summit SRT 4X4

3.0 3.0 6.5 2.8

D D D D

12.8 12.8 NA NA

93.64 lakh 1.03 (Cr.) 1.12 (Cr.) 71.59 lakh

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

6.5 6.5 5.2 5.2

P P P P

6.3 6.3 NA NA

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

S SE SE (5+2) HSE HSE (5+2) HSE Luxury HSE Luxury (5+2) V8 Autobiography V8 Autobiography (LWD) Vogue Vogue (LWB) Vogue SE Vogue SE (LWB) Autobiography Autobiography (LWB) SV Autobiography (LWB) SV Autobiography (LWB) Pure SE

2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 5 5 3 3 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 5 2.2 2.2

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

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

47.59 52.75 54.27 55.30 56.82 62.79 64.31 2.62 (Cr.) 2.76 (Cr.) 2.07 (Cr.) 2.19 (Cr.) 2.47 (Cr.) 2.57 (Cr.) 2.54 (Cr.) 2.68 (Cr.) 3.81 (Cr.) 3.92 (Cr.) 48.60 54.55

ISUZU MU-7 D-Max V-Cross JAGUAR

F-Type

XE

XF

XJ JEEP Grand Cherokee Wrangler LAMBORGHINI Aventador Huracan LAND ROVER

Discovery Sport

Range Rover

Range Rover Evoque

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HSE HSE Dynamic SC Autobiography V8 SC SVR Range Rover S Sport SE HSE MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA EX Non AC BS4 EX AC BS4 SLE BS4 SLX BS4 Bolero* PLUS AC BS4 PLUS NON AC BS4 ZLX BS4 * Ex-showroom Gurgaon K2 (6 Seater) K2+ (6 Seater) K4 (5 Seater) K4 (6 Seater) K4+ (5 Seater) K4+ (6 Seater) K6 (5 Seater) K6 (6 Seater) K6 + (5 Seater) K6+ (6 Seater) K8 (5 Seater) K8 (6 Seater) KUV1OO K2 (6 Seater) K2+ (6 Seater) K4 (5 Seater) K4 (6 Seater) K4+ (5 Seater) K4+ (6 Seater) K6 (5 Seater) K6 (6 Seater) K6 + (5 Seater) K6+ (6 Seater) K8 (5 Seater) K8 (6 Seater) N4 N4 + N6 NuvoSport N6 AMT N8 N8 AMT C2 C4 Quanto C6 C8 RX5 MT RX6 MT Rexton RX7 AT S4 S4 PLUS / S4 PLUS 4 WD S6 PLUS S8 Scorpio S10 2 WD S10 4WD Getaway 2WD Getaway 4WD DI 2WD PS DI 4X4 Thar 4x4 CRDE T4 T4+ T6 T6+ T6+ AMT TUV 300 T8 T8 mHAWK (100 HP) T8 AMT T8 AMT mHAWK (100 HP) D2 D4 Verito D6 ABS D2 D4 Verito Vibe D6 W4 FWD W6 FWD XUV 500 W6 FWD AT W8 FWD XUV 500 W8 AWD W8 FWD AT W10 FWD W10 AWD W10 FWD AT W10 AWD AT XYLO * D2 BS IV D4 BS IV H4 BS IV / ABS BS IV H8 ABS AIRBAG BS IV * Ex-showroom Haryana

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2.2 2.2 5.0 5.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

D D P P D D D

NA NA 7.24 7.8 12.65 12.65 12.65

59.90 65.68 1.74 (Cr.) 2.03 (Cr.) 1.16 (Cr.) 1.31 (Cr.) 1.51 (Cr.)

2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5

D D D D D D D

15.96 15.96 15.96 15.96 15.96 15.96 15.96

7.02 7.44 7.87 8.42 7.85 7.44 8.66

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

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

18.15 18.15 18.15 18.15 18.15 18.15 18.15 18.15 18.15 18.15 18.15 18.15 25.32 25.32 25.32 25.32 25.32 25.32 25.32 25.32 25.32 25.32 25.32 25.32 17.4 17.4 17.4 17.4 17.4 17.4 17.21 17.21 17.21 17.21 11.18 11.18 11.18 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4 11.23 11.23 13 13 13 18.49 18.49 18.49 18.49 18.49 18.49 18.49 18.49 18.49 20.08 20.08 20.08 20.08 20.08 20.08 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 14.88 14.88 14.02 14.02

4.57 4.87 4.99 5.05 5.21 5.27 5.58 5.64 5.8 5.87 6.14 6.2 5.49 5.72 5.84 5.9 6.06 6.12 6.49 6.55 6.71 6.78 7.05 7.11 7.44 7.77 8.47 9.12 9.24 9.89 6.99 7.56 8.03 8.55 21.05 23.48 24.86 9.99 10.62 / 11.90 11.66 12.7 13.38 14.56 8.81 9.8 5.79 6.31 8.71 7.38 7.74 8.05 8.3 9.04 8.92 9 9.65 9.73 7.24 7.49 8.21 6.39 6.67 7.32 12.24 13.65 14.52 15.39 NA 16.32 16.3 NA 17.33 NA 8.88 9.33 9.56 / 10.00 11.46

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ENGINE*

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MAHINDRA ELECTRIC e2o e2o Plus

T2 Premium P4 P6 P8 *Inclusive of Govt. FAME demand incentives MARUTI SUZUKI STD STD (O) LX LX (O) LXi New Alto 800 Lxi (O) VXi VXi (O) LXi CNG LXi (O) CNG LX LX (O) LXi Lxi (O) VXi Alto K10 Vxi (O) LXi CNG VXi AGS Lxi CNG (O) VXi AGS (O) Sigma Delta Zeta Alpha Delta AT Baleno Zeta AT Sigma Delta Zeta Alpha LXi LXi (O) LXi AGS LXi AMT (O) VXi VXi (O) VXi AGS VXi AMT (O) ZXi ZXi (O) Celerio ZXi AMT ZXi AMT (O) LDi LDi (O) VDi VDI (O) ZDi ZDI (O) GREEN VXi GREEN Vxi (O) VXi MT VXi (O) MT VXi Plus MT VXi Plus AT ZXi MT Zxi Plus MT Ciaz ZXi AT VDi VDi (O) VDi Plus ZDi ZDi Plus 5 Seater 5 Seater Ac 7 Seater Flexi (PETROL) Eeco Flexi Green 5 Seater Non Ac Green 5 Seater Ac Lxi (Manual) LXi (O) (Manual) Vxi (Manual) Ertiga VXi AT ZXi (Manual) ZXi + AT VXi CNG Smart Hybrid LDI (Manual) Smart Hybrid LDI (O) (Manual) Smart Hybrid VDI (Manual) Ertiga Smart Hybrid ZDI (Manual) Smart Hybrid ZDI+ (Manual) King Soft Top Gypsy King Hard Top 5 seater Omni 8 seater LXi Ritz VXi

Electric Motor

E E E E

140km / charge

6.6 5.46 5.95 8.46

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

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

24.7 24.7 24.7 24.7 24.7 24.7 24.7 24.7 33.44 33.44 24.07 24.07 24.07 24.07 24.07 24.07 32.26 24.07 24.07 24.07 21.4 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 23.10 23.10 23.10 23.10 23.10 27.62 27.62 27.62 27.62 27.62 27.62 31.79 31.79 20.73 20.73 20.73 19.12 20.73 20.73 19.12 26.30 26.30 26.30 26.30 26.30 15.10 15.10 15.10 15.10 20 20 20 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.03 17.5 17.03 22.80 24.52 24.52 24.52 24.52 24.52 11.96 11.96 16.8 16.8 18.50 18.50

2.45 2.51 2.79 2.85 3.05 3.11 3.24 3.3 3.66 3.72 3.25 3.31 3.41 3.47 3.58 3.78 4.04 4.05 4.1 4.11 5.15 5.80 6.42 7.11 6.86 7.47 6.33 7.00 7.61 8.32 4.03 4.23 4.50 4.70 4.33 4.53 4.80 5.00 4.63 5.1 5.1 5.23 4.81 5.02 5.12 5.32 5.42 5.9 4.99 5.11 7.53 7.7 8.11 9.28 8.77 9.33 9.94 8.23 8.37 8.81 9.52 10.17 3.21 3.51 3.38 4.46 4.24 3.88 4.25 6.18 6.57 7.51 8.54 8.12 8.71 8.13 7.08 7.14 7.74 8.26 8.66 6.26 6.41 2.63 2.65 4.3 4.89

Electric Motor Electric Motor Electric Motor

8.4 NA NA

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Ritz

S-Cross

Swift

Swift Dzire

Vitara Brezza

WagonR

Stingray

MASERATI Ghibli Quattraporte Gran Turismo

Gran Cabrio

VXi ABS VXi AT ABS ZXi Mc LDi Mc VDi Mc VDi ABS Mc ZDi Sigma Delta Zeta LE Zeta Alpha Delta Zeta Alpha LXi LXi (O) LXi Optional (O) VXi Glory Limited Edition VXi Vxi (O) ZXi LDI LDI (O) VDI Glory Limited Edition VDI VDI (O) ZDI LXi LXi (O) LXi Optional (O) VXi VXi (O) VXi AT VXi AT (O) ZXi LDi LDi (O) VDi VDi (O) ZDi ZDi AGS Ldi Ldi (O) Vdi Vdi (O) Zdi Zdi+ Zdi+ Dual LXi LXi CNG LXi CNG (O) LXi (O) VXi VXi (O) VXi AMT VXi AMT (O) LXi VXi Lxi (O) VXi (O) VXi AMT VXi AMT(O)

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

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

18.50 17.16 18.50 23.20 23.20 23.20 23.20 23.65 23.65 23.65 23.65 23.65 22.07 22.07 22.07 20.40 20.40 20.40 20.40 20.40 20.40 20.40 25.2 25.2 25.2 25.2 25.2 25.2 20.85 20.85 20.85 20.85 20.85 20.85 20.85 20.85 26.59 26.59 26.59 26.59 26.59 26.59 24.3 24.3 24.3 24.3 24.3 24.3 24.3 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51 20.51

5.13 6.14 5.49 5.5 5.97 6.16 6.58 8.03 8.74 9.55 9.88 10.6 10.23 11.26 12.03 4.71 4.76 4.97 5.36 5.47 5.6 6.32 5.96 6.16 6.32 6.44 6.56 7.43 5.16 5.31 5.47 5.99 6.22 6.82 7.02 6.98 6.11 6.32 7.09 721 8.07 8.57 6.99 7.12 7.62 7.75 8.55 9.54 9.68 4.08 4.62 4.81 4.41 4.33 4.66 4.81 5.14 4.26 4.54 4.59 4.87 5.02 5.34

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

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

D P P P P P P P P

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

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

180 Sport 200 CDI Sports 200 CDI 200 Sport 200 CDI Sport 180 Sport 200 CDI Sport Facelift 200 Avantgarde (CKD) 220 CDI Avantgarde (CKD) 200 CDI Avantgarde (LE) 220 CDI Style LE 200 CDI Avantgarde 250 CDI Avantgarde 350 CDI Avantgrade E-400 Cabriolet 200 CDI Style 200 CDI Sport 200 CDI Sport CKD 200 CKD 200 Sport

1.6 2.2 2.1 2.0 2.1 1.6 2.1 2.0 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.0 2.1 3.0 3.0 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.0 2.0

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

15.50 NA 17.90 15.04 17.90 NA NA 14.74 19.27 19.27 19.27 13.82 14.21 NA NA 17.90 17.9 17.9 NA NA

26.45 27.45 31.50 35 35.90 28.45 29.54 39.50 40.50 38.50 38.50 48.50 50.70 59.90 78.50 31.9 36.90 34.90 33.9 36

MODEL

CLA-Class CLA-Class B-Class

C-Class

E-Class

GLA-class

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GL-class GLE-class ML-class

S-class

CLS-Class SLK-class

AMG

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

350 CDI 250D 4MATIC 350D 4MATIC 250 CDI 350 CDI 350 CDI 500 500 Coupe Maybach S 500 Maybach S 600 600 Guard Maybach S600 Guard 250 350 CLA 45AMG GLA 45AMG C -63 S AMG E 63 AMG GL 63 AMG G 63 AMG Crazy Colour Edition ML 63 AMG SLK 55 AMG S 63 AMG Coupe GT S

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

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

NA NA NA 14.80 8.70 NA NA NA NA NA 8.8 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

77.50 69.90 58.90 56.60 67.90 1.13 (Cr.) 1.44 (Cr.) 2.05 (Cr.) 1.70 (Cr.) 2.65 (Cr.) 8.9 (Cr.) 10.50 76.50 75.00 70.90 73.40 1.30 (Cr.) 1.29 (Cr.) 1.75 (Cr.)

5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 4

P

NA

2.24 (Cr.)

P P P P

10.41 NA NA NA

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

Cooper D Cooper S Cooper D Cooper Convertible CooperD

1.5 2 1.5 1.6 2

D P D P D

21.15 15.75 21.15 14.59 16.57

28.50 31.50 31.90 34.90 36.5

Sport 4x2 A/T Sport 4x4 M/T

2.5 2.5

D D

NA 10.77

27.12 27.52

XE XE+ XL XL (O) XV XV (O) SV XL CVT XV CVT DCI XL DCI XL Comfort Active XL Active XV Active XV S XE XL (P) XE D XL D XV D XV D Premium Safety XL (P) XE (D) XL (D) PLUS 85 PS XV (D) THP XL (D) Plus Special Edition

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

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

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

9.13 9.67 10.51 10.77 11.21 11.48 12.22 5.99 6.8 6.48 7.02 4.55 4.83 5.3 7.91 8.4 8.80 9.46 9.93 10.46 9.99 9.99 11.69 13.15 11.69

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

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

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

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

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

GX GLX

1.2 1.2

P P

15 15

4.71 5.16

NISSAN

Evalia

Micra

Micra Active

New Sunny

Terrano

PORSCHE

911

MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class

VARIANTS

Boxter

Cayenne Cayman Cayman Macan Panamera

PREMIER Rio

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Rio

DX LX CRDi

1.2 1.2 1.2

D D D

13 13 20

5.64 6.10 6.70

RXE RXL 85 PS STANDARD 85 PS RXE 85 PS RXL 85 PS RXS 110PS RXL 110PS RXL AMT 85 PS RXZ 110PS RXZ 110PS RXZ AMT 110PS RXZ AWD E2 E4 4x2 MT 4X4 MT 4X4 AT STD RXE RXL RXT RXT (O) 1.0 RXT 1.0 RXT (O) 85 PS STD (8 SEATER) 85 PS RxE (8 SEATER) 85 PS RxE (7 SEATER) 85 PS RxL (8 SEATER) World Edition 85 PS (8 SEATER) World Edition 110 PS (8 SEATER) RXL RXL ABS RXZ RXL 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 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

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

13.06 13.06 19.87 19.87 19.87 19.87 19.6 19.6 19.87 19.6 19.6 19.72 20.04 20.04 17.15 16.26 14.56 25.17 25.17 25.17 25.17 25.17 23 23 21.04 21.04 21.04 21.04

8.53 9.34 9.34 9.54 10.35 10.85 11.06 11.66 11.46 12.26 12.86 13.56 14.72 16.30 23.47 26.68 27.74 2.64 3.01 3.26 3.6 3.73 3.82 3.95 7.58 8.56 8.56 9.43

1.5

D

21.04

9.73

1.5

D

19.98

10.39

1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

P D D P D D

18.06 23.08 23.08 16.95 21.64 21.64

5.08 6.24 6.95 7.94 8.99 9.39

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

6.6 6.6 6.6 6.7 6.7 6.7 6.7 6.6 6.6

P P P P P P P P P

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

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

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

1.4 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5

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

16.80 14.70 14.70 20.60 20.60 19.30 19.30 19.30 15 15 15 15 15 14.3 21.14 21.14 21.14

16.75 19.06 21.21 18.66 19.33 19.99 20.68 22.64 8.02 9.15 9.84 9.97 10.55 10.9 9.09 10.22 10.91

1.5

D

21.14

11.04

1.5 1.5

D D

21.66 21.66

11.5 12.19

1.5

D

21.66

12.32

1.8 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

P P P D D D D

14.12 14.67 14.67 18.19 18.19 17.72 17.67

24.43 25.75 28.9 28.38 31.53 21.53 23.34

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

2.2 2.2 2.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.3

D D D P P P P D D

15.05 15.05 15.05 17.57 17.57 17.57 17.57 22.95 22.95

11.02 13.22 16.27 4.58 5.28 5.52 6.12 5.73 6.19

MODEL

Fluence Koleos

Kwid

Lodgy

Pulse

Scala

Ghost Series II

Phantom Series II Wraith Dawn SKODA

Octavia

Rapid

Superb

Yeti TATA MOTORS Aria

Bolt

GenX Nano

Indica

Indigo eCS

Safari Dicor

Safari Storme

Sumo Gold

Xenon XT

Tiago

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FUEL EFFICIENCY*

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XMS Quadrajet 75PS XT Quadrajet 75PS XE XM XMA (AMT) XT XTA (AMT) ev2 LS BS IV ev2 LX BS IV GLS BS IV LS LX VX EX BS 4 LX BS 4 LX BS 4 EX VX 4x2 VX 4x4 CX BS 4 CX - PS BS 4 EX BS 4 GX BS 4 XT EX 4x2 XT EX 4x4 XB XE XM XT XZ XB XE XM XT XZ

1.3 1.3 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 1.4 1.4 1.2 1.4 1.4 1.4 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.2 2.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05

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

22.95 22.95 23.6 23.6 21.9 23.6 21.9 25 25 15.64 25 25 25 11.57 11.57 14.1 14.1 13.9 13.9 16 16 16 16 13.49 13.49 23.84 23.84 23.84 23.84 23.84 27.28 27.28 27.28 27.28 27.28

6.57 7.23 2.08 2.43 2.85 2.64 3.05 4.89 5.37 4.87 5.91 6.09 6.24 10.79 9.54 10.39 12.27 13.86 15.23 7 7.18 7.74 8.43 9.95 10.99 3.20 3.59 3.89 4.19 4.75 3.94 4.29 4.69 4.99 5.54

A/T Hybrid J+ G G (CVT) GL VL A/T DJ DJ+ DG DGL G GX V VX GXD GD VD VXD G GX V VX GD GXD VD VXD G G Special Edition V D-4D GD GD Special Edition D-4D VD 4x2 M/T 4x2 A/T 4x4 M/T 4x4 A/T 4x2 M/T (TRD Sportivo) 4x2 A/T (TRD Sportivo) 2.7 GX MT - 7 Seater 2.7 GX MT - 8 Seater 2.7 VX MT - 7 Seater 2.7 GX AT - 7 Seater 2.7 GX AT - 8 Seater 2.7 ZX AT - 7 Seater 2.4 G MT - 7 Seater 2.4 G MT - 8 Seater 2.4 GX MT - 7 Seater 2.4 GX MT - 8 Seater 2.4 VX MT - 7 Seater 2.4 VX MT - 8 Seater 2.4 ZX MT - 7 Seater 2.8 GX AT - 7 Seater 2.8 GX AT - 8 Seater 2.8 ZX AT - 7 Seater

2.5 2.5 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.4 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.5 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.8 2.8 2.8

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

12.98 19.16 14.05 14.05 15.22 14.05 15.22 21.45 21.45 21.45 21.45 18.16 18.16 18.16 18.16 18.16 23.59 23.59 23.59 16.78 16.78 16.78 16.78 23.59 23.59 23.59 23.59 17.71 17.71 16.78 23.59 23.59 23.59 12.55 11.9 12.55 11.9 12.55 12.55 9.89 9.89 9.89 10.83 10.83 10.83 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1 14.29 14.29 14.29

30.28 30.90 13.78 15.31 16.61 17.27 18.66 14.81 15.01 16.42 17.57 5.39 5.64 5.88 6.39 6.94 6.69 7.11 7.53 6.54 6.94 7.22 7.85 7.67 8.07 8.35 8.98 6.59 6.51 8.09 7.76 7.83 8.06 25.18 26.18 27.03 28.03 25.36 26.36 13.72 13.77 16.56 14.83 14.88 19.62 13.95 14 14.84 14.89 17.68 17.73 19.63 16.14 16.19 20.93

VX 200 Premium

4.5

D

9.65

1.34 (Cr.)

TOYOTA Camry

Corolla Altis

ROLLS-ROYCE

ENGINE*

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

RENAULT

Duster

VARIANTS

Etios Liva (New)

Platinum Etios

Etios Cross

Fortuner

Innova Crysta* (*Diesel car prices ExShowroom Mumbai)

Land Cruiser LC 200

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VARIANTS

ENGINE*

FUEL*

FUEL EFFICIENCY*

* Prices (Ex-Showroom Delhi) PRICE*

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

Land Cruiser Prado VOLKSWAGEN Ameo

Jetta

Polo

Cross Polo Vento

Prado VX-L

3.0

D

11.13

92.35

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

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

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

17.83 17.83 17.83 14.69 14.69 19.33 19.33 19.33 16.96 16.47 16.47 16.47 17.21 20.14 20.14 20.14 19.91 16.47 20.14 16.93 16.93 16.93 18.19

5.24 5.99 7.05 14.78 16.33 15.95 17.89 19.83 20.89 5.46 6 7.01 9.05 6.9 7.83 8.5 9.16 7.62 9.03 8.16 9.14 10 10.3

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

Beetle VOLVO

Highline DSG AT Trendline Comfortline Highline Comfortline DSG AT Highline DSG AT 1.4 TSI

1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.4

P D D D D D P

18.19 20.64 20.64 20.64 21.5 21.5 17.68

11.3 9.46 10.39 11.36 11.67 12.59 30.31

D3 Kinetic R-Design D3 Inscription T4 Petrol T6 Petrol D4 Kinetic Momentum Inscription R- Design

2 2 2.0 1.6 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.4 2.0

D D D P P D D D D

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

25.49 28.53 29.45 27.29 43.26 30.88 35.00 39.03 41.71

Inscription

2.4

D

NA

38.90

D4 Kinetic D4 Momentum R-Design D5 Inscription Momentum D5 Inscription Luxury Excellence T8

2.0 2.0 2.0 2.4 2.0 2.0 2

D D D D D D H

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

44.80 47.99 53.56 51.70 70.96 82.9 1.25 Cr.

V40 V40 Cross Country

S60

S60 Cross Country XC60

XC90

TWO WHEELER PRICES MODEL

ENGINE*

FUEL EFFICIENCY*

PRICE*

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

BAJAJ AUTO Avenger Street 150 DTS-i Avenger Street 220 DTS-i Avenger Cruise 220 DTS-i CT100 Discover 125 DTS-i Discover 150 S Discover 150 F Platina 100 Pulsar 135LS Pulsar 150 DTS-i Pulsar AS 150 Pulsar 180 DTS-i Pulsar 200 NS Pulsar AS 200 Pulsar RS 200 Pulsar 220 F V BMW MOTORRAD K 1300 S K 1300 R K 1600 GT K 1600 GTL K 1600 GTL Exclusive 0603 R 1200 R R 1200 GS R 1200 GS ADV 0A02 R 1200 RT R 1200 X (RnineT) 0A06 S 1000 RR DSK BENELLI TNT 25 TNT 300 TNT 600i TNT 600 GT TNT 899 TNTR 1130 DSK HYOUSUNG Aquila GV250 GT 250R GT 650R Aquila PRO GV 650 ST7 DUCATI Scrambler Icon red Scrambler Classic yellow Scrambler Full Throttle Scrambler Urban Enduro Monster 821 Monster 821 Dark Monster 1200 Monster 1200 S Monster 1200 S Stripe Hyperstrada Hypermotard Hypermotard SP Multistrada 1200 Multistrada 1200 S Multistrada 1200 Enduro Diavel

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

45 45 45 89 82 60 60 104 64 65 55 45 40 42 35 38 75

0.76 0.87 0.87 0.32 0.49 0.54 0.58 0.42 0.58 0.72 0.81 0.76 1.20 (Lakh) 0.94 1.21 (Lakh) 0.88 0.62

1293 1293 1649 1649 1649 1170 1170 1170 1170 1170 999

19 17 22 22 NA 24 19 16 18 NA 17

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

249 300 600 600 898 1131

NA NA NA NA NA NA

1.80 lakh 3.03(Lakh) 5.73(Lakh) 6.01 (Lakh) 9.53 (Lakh) 11.86 (Lakh)

249 249 647 647 678.2

NA NA NA NA NA

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

803 803 803 803 821 821 1198 1198 1198 821 821 821 1198 1198 1198 1198

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

6.97 (lakh) 8.18(lakh) 8.18(lakh) 8.18(lakh) 10.25 9.72 21.18 25.91 26.37 11.28 10.26 19.6 14.45 16.56 17.44 14.81

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ENGINE*

FUEL EFFICIENCY*

PRICE*

1198 1262 1262 955 1285 1285 1198

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

18.15 15.87 15.87 13.97 34.49 42.49 49.02

749 883 1202 1202 1585 1690 1690 1690 1690 1247 1690 1690 1801

NA 21.70 NA 20 18.18 17.85 17.85 13.86 17.85 15.80 17.86 17.85 NA

4.69 (Lakh) 7.67 (Lakh) 9.30(Lakh) 9.10 (lakh) 10.64(Lakh) 13.05 (Lakh) 15.45 (Lakh) 16.70 (Lakh) 16.89 (Lakh) 21.92 (Lakh) 25 lakh 29.76(Lakh) 49.32 (Lakh)

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

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

0.45 0.48 0.49 0.47 0.39 0.42 0.46 0.46 0.47 0.51 0.51 0.53 0.54 0.48 0.5 0.56 0.65 0.61 0.61 0.61 0.71 0.73 0.70 0.71 0.84 1.06

109.2 109 125 110 109 109.19 109 109 109 109.9 124.7

60 60 60 60 60 74 74 74 74 60 65

0.48 0.46 0.56 0.5 0.51 0.46 0.53 0.49 0.51 0.39 0.6

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

Diavel Carbon XDiavel XDiavel S Panigale 959 Panigale 1299 Panigale 1299 S Panigale R HARLEY DAVIDSON Street 750 Iron 883 Forty - Eight 1200 Custom Street Bob Fat Bob Fat Boy BreakOut Heritage Softail Classic Night Rod Special Road King Street Glide Special CVO Limited HERO MOTOCORP Pleasure Maestro Maestro Edge Duet HF Dawn HF Deluxe HF Deluxe Eco Splendor+ Splendor PRO Splendor PRO Classic Splendor ISMART Passion Pro TR Super Splendor Passion Pro Passion XPro Glamour Glamour PGM - FI Achiever Ignitor Achiever CBZ Xtreme Xtreme Sports Hunk Impulse Karizma Karizma ZMR HONDA New Dio Activa I Activa 125 Activa 3G Aviator CD 110 Dream Livo Dream Neo Dream Yuga Navi CB Shine CBS

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CB Shine SP CBS CB Unicorn 150 CBS CB Unicorn 160 CBS CB Hornet 160 R CBS CBR 150R CBR 250R ABS CBR 650F CB 1000R ABS CB 1000RR CB 1000RR SP Edition Gold Wing- GL 1800 INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Chief Classic Chief Darkhorse Chief Vintage Chieftain Scout Roadmaster Springfield KAWASAKI Ninja 300 Ninja 650 R Versys 650 Ninja H2 Ninja ZX 10R Ninja ZX 14R Ninja 1000 Versys 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 Duro DZ Rodeo UZO Gusto 110 Gusto 125 Centuro NXT Centuro XT Centuro Rockstar Mojo Mojo Tourer Edition PIAGGIO Vespa LX Vespa VXL Vespa S Vespa ELEGANTE Vespa Premium ROYAL ENFIELD Bullet 350 Bullet 500 Electra Twinspark Himalayan Thunderbird 350 Thunderbird 500 Classic 350 Classic 500 Desert Storm Classic- Chrome Continental GT SUZUKI Access 125 Access 125 Spl Edition Lets Swish 125 Hayate Slingshot GS 150R Gixxer Gixxer SF Gixxer SP 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

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FUEL EFFICIENCY*

PRICE*

1200 675 1050 675 675 800 800 800 800 1215 1699 1699 2294

NA NA NA 16.37 16.37 17.56 17.56 17.56 17.56 15.93 NA NA NA

8.70(Lakh) 7.91 (Lakh) 11.49 (Lakh) 10.69 (Lakh) 12.14 (Lakh) 10.60 (Lakh) 11.60 (Lakh) 12.70 (Lakh) 14.02 (Lakh) 18.75 (Lakh) 14.10 (Lakh) 16.40 (Lakh) 21.70 (Lakh)

87.8 109.7 109.7 99.7 109.7 109.7 124.53 109.7 159.7 177.4 197.75 69.9 99

65 62 62 95 83.90 62 67 76 60 45 35 NA 67

0.44 0.5 0.45 0.36 0.44 0.49 0.52 0.49 0.73 0.88 0.98 0.28 0.3

279.5 279.5

NA NA

1.49 (Lakh) 1.59 (Lakh)

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

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

0.49 0.53 0.49 0.52 0.46 0.55 0.74 0.8 0.82 0.66 0.87 1.18 (Lakh) 1.15 (Lakh) 3.26(Lakh) 10.02 (lakh) 22.71 (Lakh) 29.96 (Lakh) 27.35 (Lakh)

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

124.7 149.1 162.71 162.71 149.4 249 650 998 999 999 1832

65 NA NA NA NA 30 NA NA NA NA NA

0.64 0.69 0.75 0.84 1.23 (Lakh) 1.89 (Lakh) 7.30 (Lakh) 13.26 (Lakh) 15.96 (Lakh) 18 (Lakh) 28.50 (Lakh)

1811 1811 1811 1811 1131 1811 1811

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

24.00 (Lakh) 23.00 (LAKH) 29.70 (Lakh) 31.50 (Lakh) 12.80 (Lakh) 36.50 (Lakh) 30.60 (lakh)

296 649 649 998 998 1441 1043 1043 806 1043 649 249

26 33 NA NA 14 18 15 NA 18 15 NA NA

3.64 (Lakh) 5.37 (Lakh) 6.59 (Lakh) 29.90 (lakh) 16.40 (Lakh) 17.90(Lakh) 12.45 (Lakh) 12.85 (lakh) 7.50 (Lakh) 12.45 (Lakh) 4.96(Lakh) 3.11 (Lakh)

200 373 200 373

NA NA NA NA

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

149.56 147.55 150.82 199.89

NA NA NA NA

0.40 0.45 0.47 0.53

124.6 125 110 124.6 106.7 106.7 110 295 295

56.25 59 63 NA 85.40 85.40 85.40 NA NA

0.46 0.49 0.45 0.48 0.51 0.48 0.45 1.63 1.88

125 125 125 125 150

62 60 NA NA NA

0.7 0.81 0.85 0.79 0.84

346 499 346 411 346 500 346 499 499 499 535

53.40 NA 53.40 NA NA NA 53.40 53.40 39.35 39.35 NA

1.07 1.54 (Lakh) 1.21 (Lakh) 1.73 (Lakh) 1.40 (Lakh) 1.78 (Lakh) 1.29 (Lakh) 1.64 (Lakh) 1.67 (Lakh) 1.75(Lakh) 1.97 (Lakh)

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

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

0.53 0.55 0.47 0.52 0.41 0.53 0.71 0.77 0.85 0.8 10.75 (Lakh) 10.05 (Lakh) 15.95 (Lakh) 16.45 (Lakh) 13.57(Lakh) 12.25 (Lakh) 12.70 (Lakh) 15.95 (Lakh) 14.95 (Lakh)

865

18.12

6.19(Lakh)

Bonneville T120 Street Triple ABS A2 Speed Triple ABS A1 Daytona 675 ABS Daytona 675 R Tiger 800 XR Tiger 800 XRx Tiger 800 XCx Tiger 800 XCA Tiger Explorer XC1200 Thunderbird Storm Thunderbird LT Rocket III Roadster TVS Scooty Pep+ Wego Zest Sport Star City + Jupiter Phoenix 125 Victor Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 180 ABS Apache RTR 200 XL Super Heavy Duty XL Super 100 UM Motorcycle Renegade Sports S Renegade Commando YAMAHA Alpha Facino Ray Z Cygnus Ray-ZR Saluto RX Saluto FZ FZ-FI Version 2 FZ-S FI Version 2 SZ-RR FAZER F1 Version 2.0 YZF R15 Version 2.0 YZF R15 S YZF R3 MT-09 YZF R1 YZF R1M VMAX

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Outlaw 50 Outlaw 110 Sportsman 110 Phoenix 200 RZR 170 Hammerhead Sportsman ACE Sportsman Touring 570 Sportsman 850 H.O Sportsman Touring 850 SP Sportsman Big Boss 800 400 Crew 570 - 6 Crew 900 - 5 Crew 900 Diesel Ranger EV RZR 570 RZR S 900 EPS RZR XP 1000 EPS RZR XP 4 1000 EPS RZR XP Turbo EPS RZR XP 1000 EPS High Lifter Indy 220 500 Widetrak LX 600 RMK 144 ES Rush Pro Multix

49cc 112cc 112cc 196cc 169cc 150cc 32 HP 567cc 850cc 850cc 760cc 455cc 567cc 875cc 904cc N.A 567cc 875cc 999cc 999cc 925cc 999cc 121cc 488cc 599cc 599cc NA

2.99 lakh 3.70 lakh 3.70 lakh 5.13 lakh 6.45 lakh 2.75 lakh 9.39 lakh 8.78 lakh 15.49 lakh 17 lakh 14.99 lakh N.A 16.59 lakh 20 lakh 22.54 lakh 9.94 lakh 10.95 lakh 19.35 lakh 24.40 lakh 27.11 lakh 29.20 lakh 28.30 lakh 4.65 lakh 12 lakh 14.20 lakh N.A 2.32 lakh

Ozark 250 Quadsport Z400

200 400

5.45 lakh 8.5 lakh

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Speaks MAHESH BABU S. CEO, Mahindra Electric Report : P. THARYAN How has it been for Mahindra Electric, ever since the company acquired Reva?

Mahindra acquired Reva in 2010 and has been constantly investing in technology in Mahindra Electric. Our strategy in the last 18 months has been to not only make electric cars like e2o, but also use our electric technology and power other electric vehicles within the Mahindra Group. We are also looking at the outside world. Our technology is globally competent. We launched the e2o in London in April 2016.

It meets all the regulations in Europe and the vehicle is already on the roads.

One is to take a lot of technology and take it to the global level, the other is to expand the technology to other mobility solutions. So we launched the e-Verito in June this year which is India’s first full-fledged electric sedan. We have recently also launched the e-Supro which is both for the passenger and cargo variants.

Is this car meant for the masses?

I like the words Anand Mahindra used at the launch in London when he compared

Mahindra and Tesla. He talked about the hare and tortoise story. It is very simple.

Mahindra has always been looking at affordable mobility in any space. So we are saying that we want electric vehicles be owned by the common man in India and abroad.

Our aim is to make electric mobility affordable, while there are some aspirational elements to look for. We rather say that we will play a larger role in affordable mobility.

Thus the e2o Plus will be a car for the city and it will out smart many of the problems in the city, like congestion, pollution, maneuverability, etc. We are going to play a role in transforming mobility, particularly urban mobility with the new e2o Plus.

What was the response of this car in a developed and mature market like England?

The e2o was very well received in London. Unfortunately after the Brexit, we could not do large numbers. However, the product has been appreciated in a very niche segment. It is too early now, we have to wait and watch. With the e2oPlus is in the Indian market, we will be thrilled to see it transform urban mobility in Indian cities.

For a vehicle like this to succeed or a tehnology like this to succeed, a bit of government hand holding is required?

Yes, for electric mobility to become successful, needs technology, the eco system and it needs all the stake holders working together. We are working with governments, with academic institutions like IITs and we are investing hugely on technology. We are working on both market related investments and also engaging with stake holders like the government. The government recently gave the FAME scheme for vehicle and infrastructure subsidy.

But infrastructure plays an important role in electric vehicles. We are putting in our efforts and the government is also taking steps to improve infrastructure but it is taking time. I am sure it will progress and will not be a bottle neck in the future.

So is this the beginning of an electric revolution in the Mahindra stable?

Looking at the car, e2o Plus, I would say it’s a start of a revolution but we are still evolving things. With

commitment from Mahindra group and investment on technology and products, I strongly believe that the future is going to be exciting.

(Excerpts) How has the e20Plus evolved as a car?

The e2o Plus has the DNA or basics of the e2o but if you ask me, it is a kind of an all new car. We have substantially read the customer’s requirements and also increased the technology in the car. It is highly powerful and the range has gone up to 140km, based on customer feedback. It also has a powerful motor so you get a zippy drive and is highly maneuverable. You also have a best in class knee room for the rear passengers. For convenience, you also get two more doors. By and large, it is longer, it gives more space to the customers and it has new technologies like Android based infotainment system, a telematics system which connects the car all the time to our servers. I would say it is a car that will now take electric vehicles to the next level.

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Corporate tussle in Tata Group turns Ugly MOTOWN INDIA BUREAU

• Cyrus Mistry ousted from Chairman post • Ratan Tata made Interim Chairman • Cyrus Mistry comes out with guns blazing in letter to Tata Sons’ Board • Says he was pushed to becoming “lame duck” Chairman • Wrong investments could “potentially result in a write down over time of about Rs.118,000 crore (US 17.65billion)” • Nano project has “consistently lost money, peaking at Rs.1000 crores”

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ut of the blue, the hallowed precincts of the Tata Group became a battleground for corporate supremacy when in a meeting held in Mumbai on October 24, 2016, the Tata Sons Board took a decision to replace Cyrus Mistry as Chairman, and putting in his place 78-year-old Ratan Tata as the Group’s Interim Chairman.

Mistry did not take that lying down and immediately came out with his guns blazing in a hard hitting letter to the Directors of Tata Sons and to the Trustees of the Tata Trusts. He

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Cyrus Mistry (right) at the Auto Expo 2016. File Photo

said in his letter that “Being pushed into the position of a “lame duck” Chairman, my desire was to create an institutional framework for effective future governance of the group”. He accused the Tata group management of several financial misadventures in its investments that could “potentially result in a write down over time of about Rs 118,000 crores (US 17.65 billion approx.)”. A copy of the letter is in possession of Motown India.

In a decision that sent the entire corporate world in a tizzy, Cyrus P. Mistry, Chairman of Tata Sons, was unceremoniously ousted from his post in an almost coup-like fashion.

The board members placed Ratan Tata as the interim Chairman of Tata Sons.

In his letter, Mistry said that he cannot believe that he was removed on grounds of non-performance. “As you are aware, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprising Vijay Singh, Farida Khambata and Ronnen Sen, independent directors (two of whom have voted for my removal now), had only recently lauded and commended my performance,” he said.

Sounding several financial alarms, Mistry stated that if one were to look at the aggregate data between 2011 and 2015 and limit the

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analysis largely to the legacy hotspots (IHCL, Tata Motors PV, Tata Steel Europe, Tata Power Mundra and Teleservices), it will show that the capital employed in those companies has risen from Rs 132,000 crore to Rs 196,000 crore (due to operational losses, interest and capex).

“This figure is close to the networth of the group which is at Rs 174,000 crore. A realistic assessment of the fair value these businesses could potentially result in a write down over time of about Rs 118,000 crore,” Mistry stated.

NANO PROJECT: Writing about the Nano small car project, the dream project of Ratan Tata, Mistry noted that this product “has consistently lost money, peaking at Rs 1000 crores. As there is no line of sight to profitability for the Nano, any turnaround strategy for the company requires to shut it down. Emotional reasons alone have kept us away from this crucial decision. Another challenge in shutting down Nano is that it would stop the supply of the Nano gliders to an entity that makes electric cars in which Mr Tata has a stake.”

Mistry revealed that he was a reluctant candidate for the chairman’s post of Tata Sons.

In 2011, he said, after some exploration by a search committee, he was approached by both Ratan Tata and Lord Bhattacharya individually to be a candidate for the position. “I politely declined. I had myself built a business which I could continue to run. However, as the search process progressed and the committee was unable to find a suitable candidate, I was asked to reconsider. After consulting my family and in the broader interests of the Tata Group, I took courage to overcome my initial reluctance and agreed to consider the position,” he wrote.

He minced no words in his opening remarks to the Tata Sons Directors when he said that he

was shocked beyond words at the happenings of the board meeting of October 24, 2016.

“Apart from the invalidity and illegality of the business that was conducted, I have to say that the Board of Directors has not covered itself with glory”.

Cyrus Mistry was at the helm of affairs at Tata Sons for the last four years. A day later after the new development, Ratan N. Tata asked Tata companies to act as leaders in their respective markets and enhance returns to shareholders. “The companies must focus on their market position vis-à-vis competition, and not compare themselves to their own past. The drive must be on leadership rather than to follow,” he said, addressing Managing Directors and senior leaders of Tata companies.

Tata said, “I look forward to working with you as we have worked together in the past. An institution must exceed the people who lead it.

I am proud of all of you, and let us continue to build the group together.”

He asked the leadership of the companies to focus on their respective businesses, without being concerned about change in leadership.

Referring to ongoing initiatives in the companies, he said, “We will evaluate and continue to undertake those that are required to.

If there is any change, they will be discussed with you.”

Tata reiterated

that he had assumed the role of the Interim Chairman for stability and continuity so that there is no vacuum. “This will be for a short time. A new permanent leadership will be in place,” he emphasised.

Meanwhile, Dr. Ralf Speth, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover, and N. Chandrasekaran, CEO & Managing Director of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), were appointed as Additional Directors on the Tata Sons Board. Commenting on their appointment, Ratan Tata, Interim Chairman of Tata Sons, said, “This is in recognition of their exemplary leadership in their companies.”

Meanwhile, the Tata group played safe and filed caveat in several courts to avoid any exparte order against the group that may arise from this ouster of Mistry.

STOCK MARKET CLARIFICATION: The Bombay Stock Exchange has sought clarification from the company with respect to the news relating to the Tata Group facing “$18 Billion in Writedowns.” The reply from the group is awaited, BSE said in a note.

While going to press, it was rumoured that Tata Sons directors were getting ready to reply to Mistry’s allegations.

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Mahindra acquires controlling stake in Classic Legends

Aims to co-create a lifestyle mobility company with BSA, JAWA

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ahindra & Mahindra is on an acquisition spree in both its four-wheeler as well as twowheeler businesses. After buying controlling stakes in companies like car maker Ssangyong of South Korea and Italian vehicle design company Pininfarina, the company is focussing on its two-wheeler business.

The company has now unveiled plans to refocus on its two wheeler business and will be targeting premium niche segments. M&M has acquired a controlling stake in Classic Legends which in turn has acquired BSA Company including all its existing global brand rights. Classic Legends has also signed an exclusive Brand License agreement with Jawa, for India and select geographies in Asia. With the acquisition of Classic Legends, M&M aims to co-create a lifestyle mobility company with exciting and relevant partners across products and services, and enters into previously untapped segments using iconic brands like BSA and Jawa, a company note said.

In the Indian two-wheeler market, Mahindra has yet to make a dent, even though they are fairly young, having acquired Kinetic Motors in 2008. From April to September, 2016 the cumulative domestic sales of two-wheelers in the country stood at 9536952 units. Mahindra Two wheelers could only clock cumulative sales of 33165 units, a negative growth of 55pc as compared to the corresponding period last year. Mahindra currently sells products like the Duro, Rodeo, Gusto, Centuro and Mojo.

Classic Legends (CLPL) is a company engaged in manufacturing and marketing twowheelers. CLPL is a Mumbai-based, unlisted company, which is yet to start commercial operations. It was incorporated in June, 2015, according to reports.

M&M made its entry into the two-wheeler segment by acquiring Pune based Kinetic Motors. Mahindra Two Wheelers Limited will continue with production at its Pithampur plant in Madhya Pradesh where the existing brands of Centuro, Gusto and Mojo will continue to be made, the company noted. The company will continue its exports especially to the Africa and Asian markets. There would be a continued focus on the Mojo both in marketing and

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product investment.

Mahindra holds a 51pc stake in France based Peugeot Motocycles (through MTWL Europe) where it focuses on growth in its European markets. PMTC will focus on premium new products such as the Metropolis, Django and Speedfight, the Mahindra press note stated.

The two companies had announced on January 20, 2015 that they had completed the necessary formalities for Mahindra Two Wheelers’ 51pc acquisition in PMTC. PMTC, a key player in urban mobility in Europe for 116 years, is the oldest motorised two-wheeler manufacturer in the world.

Peugeot Scooters offers one of the most comprehensive range of scooters and mopeds, from 50cc to 400cc, including the successful three wheeled scooter – Metropolis - in the European market.

BSA, JAWA HAVE A HERITAGE VALUE Both BSA & Jawa, have heritage value and consumer followings in many parts of the world. BSA which has a global appeal will be primarily suited to international markets, and Jawa with its cult following in India is more suited to the domestic market.

According to the website classic-britishmotorcycles, in the 1950s England based BSA Motorcycles was a leading motorcycle manufacturer. The BSA Gold Star was a big hit both on the track and otherwise, with best sellers like BSA A7 (500 twin) and A10 (650 twin) non-unit twins. BSA also owned Triumph, Ariel, Sunbeam and New Hudson, and this was just a small part of the BSA empire, which also included cars, buses, steel, heavy construction equipment, agricultural and industrial powerplants, machine tools,

weapons, ammunition, military equipment, bicycles and more. By 1970, the once-mighty BSA was broke and irrelevant as a motorcycle company.

Jawa, on the other hand is a a motorcycle manufacturer founded in Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1929 by František Janeček, who bought the motorcycle division of Wanderer. The name JAWA was established by concatenating the first letters of Janeček and Wanderer. The company was nationalised and became state property in 1945. In the 1950s, JAWA was one of the top motorcycle manufacturers and exported its 350 (Pérák) to over 120 countries. Another famous model in the 1970s was the 350 Californian. It appeared in the typical black and red colours. After 1990, there was a significant loss of production.

A successor company was formed in 1997 in continuing the name as JAWA Moto. The main business subjects of the company are research, development and the production of motorcycles, their spare parts and accessories.

The basic elements of the production are moulding, welding, machining, paint technology and assembly. The company also specialises in the production of tools and instruments for the plastic moulding industry.

Classic Legends would leverage the best global capabilities in design and engineering, along with the expertise available at Mahindra Racing’s technical development centre in Italy, to design and launch products that capture the brand DNA and ethos, of these iconic brands.

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Varroc Lighting Systems wins innovation award Varroc Lighting Systems India Pvt Ltd., a wholly owned entity of the Varroc Group and a leading company in the Indian automotive industry, has been named the recipient of the ‘India Automotive Lighting Technology Innovation Leadership Award’ at the Frost & Sullivan’s GIL 2016: India Awards banquet held in Mumbai recently. Varroc Lighting Systems has demonstrated exceptional commitment to technological innovation in its industry and continues to be a frontrunner among automotive lighting manufacturers.

Award recipients were judged on a variety of parameters that included revenue growth, market share growth, application diversity and impact of technology. The adjudication process involved in-depth primary interviews of various industry participants and

secondary research conducted by Frost & Sullivan analysts. An elite panel of jury members, comprising prominent leaders from the industry, evaluated the compiled data and incorporated the enduser perspective. Frost & Sullivan then presented the Awards to companies that received the highest rank in each category.

Commenting on receiving the award, Todd Morgan, Senior Vice President – Global Product Development, Varroc Lighting Systems said, “We are delighted to accept this prestigious award for our efforts towards innovation in automotive lighting technology. This is a testimony of our sustained focus in offering innovative technology to our customers. Such awards and recognitions motivate us further to keep doing our best. With an experience of over 135 years

Varroc Lighting Systems has always emphasized on making cutting-edge concept design, research and manufacturing of exterior automotive lighting products. Finally, I thank all the employees at Varroc Lighting Systems whose dedication, commitment and constant efforts have led to this award.”

Dr. Pawan Goenka awarded 2016 FISITA Medal Dr. Pawan Goenka, Executive Director, M&M Ltd and Chairman of the Board of SsangYong Motors, is the first Indian to receive the prestigious 2016 FISITA Medal of Honor, for his outstanding contribution to the global automotive industry. He was given the award on September 27, 2016 at the 36th FISITA World Automotive Congress being held in Busan, South Korea.

The accolade was awarded in recognition of his “particularly distinguished achievement and leadership in the global automotive industry.” Dr. Goenka, who is considered the father of the Mahindra Scorpio, has successfully led Mahindra & Mahindra’s automotive and farm equipment businesses before taking on a larger role in the company as its Executive Director.

He is also known as the “prime architect” of SAE India – the national body of automotive engineers in India. FISITA is the umbrella organisation for national automotive societies around the world. The FISITA Medal is awarded to an individual for distinguished achievements in automobile engineering. Established in 1970, the medal has been awarded to individuals who have made a positive and substantial contribution to the industry. Previous FISITA medal winners include Giovanni Agnelli, Carlos Ghosn, Hans List, Francois Michelin and Shoichiro Toyoda.

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Varroc Lighting Systems has been the pioneer in introducing technologies such as LED headlamps, matrix LED lamps, adaptive high beams and advanced signal lighting solutions tailored to the specific needs of its customer base. Varroc is number six in the world for four wheeler lighting.

Nissan completes 34pc acquisition of Mitsubishi Motors for US $ 2.28bn Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced that Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has become its largest shareholder after completing the purchase of 34% of MMC-issued stock for 237 billion JPY (approx US $ 2.28 billion).

As part of Nissan’s strategic investment, MMC will become a full member of the 17-year strong global alliance between Nissan and Renault – paving the way for synergies to enhance profit margins and earnings per share.Nissan Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn has been nominated to become chairman of the Board. Ghosn will be joined by three other Nissan nominated directors, including Mitsuhiko Yamashita, Nissan’s former executive vice president of research and development, who joined MMC earlier this year as head of development. The other nominees are Hitoshi Kawaguchi, Nissan chief sustainability officer and head of global external affairs, and Hiroshi Karube, Nissan global controller and global asset manager.

MMC President and Chief Executive Officer Osamu Masuko requested that Nissan also provide a senior executive to join the company’s executive committee to bolster MMC’s management.

Trevor Mann, currently Chief Performance Officer of Nissan, will become Chief Operating Officer of MMC. “I welcome Nissan’s willingness to provide strategic, operational and management support as our new lead shareholder,” said Masuko. “As part of our Board and management team, Nissan will help us to rebuild customer trust in our company and maximize potential future synergies through our deeper alliance.”

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TECHNOLOGY

Continental puts first 48-volt hybrid drive into production Continental is electrifying one diesel variant of both the new Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models. The system, offered as a “Hybrid Assist” uses a 48volt hybrid drive in production vehicles for the first time. The technology is a particularly costefficient solution to significantly reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. Instead of the conventional starter generator, the system uses an electric motor with a continuous output of six kilowatts (10kW temporary), which drives the crankshaft of the engine via a belt. The electric motors with integrated inverter are supplied from the Continental plant in Nuremberg.

Since 2013, Continental engineers have been working together with Renault on a hybrid drive, which is so cost-efficient to produce that it becomes an

appealing option for mid-size vehicles. To achieve this, the development partners have used low-voltage hybrid technology, which operates at 48 volts. This is in contrast with the considerably more expensive high-voltage technology, which operates at between 300 and 400 volts and is usually used in hybrid vehicles.

However, the 48-volt system facilitates significant savings.

Therefore, with the mild-hybrid system, Renault is aiming for combined fuel consumption of 3.5 litres of diesel per 100 km.

They are also aiming to reduce the new Scénic´s CO2 emissions to 92 grams per kilometre, which is a new CO2 benchmark in this vehicle class. This is possible because the electric motor, operated as a generator, also converts a large proportion of the braking energy into electricity,

which is temporarily stored in a small battery.

This electricity can then be specifically used to relieve the internal combustion engine. This is also the reason why nitrogen oxide emissions and exhaust particles, especially in urban traffic, are reduced when a 48-volt drive is combined with a diesel engine.

The 48-volt solution from Continental is relatively easy to combine with preexisting internal combustion engines, as it does not require any more room than a conventional starter generator.

This is due to the high power to size ratio of the electric motor, which does not contain rare earth

materials. This is achieved by water cooling of the stator and the high efficiency of the induction motor. To save space, the inverter, which is needed to convert direct current stored in the battery into alternating current required for operation, is integrated in the housing lid of the motor. The ready-to-install 48-volt drive is manufactured at the Continental plant in Nuremberg, which already specialises in complex electronic modules, such as those used for automatic transmissions.

TOP LEVEL CHANGES IN MOTOWN SILVIA SALITI has been appointed as the Marketing & PR Manager SEA, Oceania and India for Lamborghini with immediate effect. Prior to this, she was the Marketing & Communications Regional Manager, Asia Pacific, Bentley Motors Singapore for Bentley Motors Ltd. As the Marketing & PR Manager SEA, Oceania and India, her role will be to pilot the diverse marketing and PR activities carried out in these regions. Silvia has communications experience of over 20 years and profound knowledge of marketing.

Apollo Tyres has appointed DANIELE LORENZETTI as the company’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Daniele will spearhead Apollo Tyres’ global initiatives towards research and development, for both passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle tyres. He will be assisted by the research, technology and design teams across geographies. Daniele’s last assignment was with Pirelli Tyres, where he spent close to 20 years in various capacities; his last role was as Product Director – Industrial Division.

Huntsman Corporation has named HARSHAD NAIK as Managing Director, India Subcontinent, effective September 2016. Huntsman manufactures products for a variety of global industries, including automotive. In his new role, Harshad will lead the cross divisional collaboration required to deliver growth, build external partnerships and asset investments. He will represent Huntsman in engaging with government organizations and other key stakeholders in the region.

JOERG MOMMERTZ has joined MAN Trucks India as Chairman & Managing Director with effect from October 1, 2016. He has around 36 years of diversified management experience.

Joerg Mommertz began his career at MAN in 1991 as Service Manager and has held several management positions in Belgium, Scandinavia, Poland and Denmark.

In his last assignment, he was Managing Director for MAN Trucks & Bus Russia.

Escorts Limited has announced the appointment of AJAY MANDAHR as the new Chief Executive Officer of its Construction Equipment Business. Mandahr brings 26 years of experience in construction equipment, material handling and manufacturing industry. Nikhil Nanda, MD of Escorts Limited said, Ajay’s domain experience will be important for driving the Group’s strategic thrust in expansion of markets, diversification of product portfolio, strengthening service excellence, sustaining leadership in the existing and new categories and grow our presence globally.

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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW PASSENGER VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

(Total Domestic Sales + Exports for the month of September 2016 = 2,51,409 Units) Maruti Suzuki (45.83)% Hyundai Motor (18.18)% Nissan Motor (6.27)% Tata Motors (5.28)% Honda Cars (5.08)% Renault (4.79)% Ford (4.31)% Volkswagen (4)% General Motors (3.04)% Toyota Kirloskar (2.32)% OTHERS (0.90)% Skoda Auto (0.48)% Fiat India (0.27)% Mahindra & Mahindra (0.15)%

TWO WHEELER MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

(Total Domestic Sales + Exports for the month of September 2016 = 20,75,485 Units)

UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

(Total Domestic Sales + Exports for the month of September 2016 = 97,981 Units) Maruti Suzuki (34.37)% Mahindra & Mahindra(21.70)% Hyundai Motor (13.80)% Ford (12)% Toyota Kirloskar (7.47)% Tata Motors (3.56)% Honda Cars (2.68)% Renault (1.48)% Nissan Motor (1.23)% General Motors (1.11)% OTHERS (0.60)% Force Motors (0.25)% Hindustan Motor Fin (0.07)% Isuzu Motors (0.28)%

THREE WHEELERS MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

(Total Domestic Sales + Exports for the month of September 2016 = 79,078 Units)

Hero MotoCorp (32.52)% Honda Motorcycle & Scooter (27.41)% Bajaj Auto (15.99)% TVS Motor Company (13.85)% India Yamaha Motor (4.87)%

Bajaj Auto (56.53)%

Royal Enfield (2.79)%

Piaggio Vehicles (21.25)%

Suzuki Motorcycle (2.08)%

Mahindra & Mahindra (7.86)%

OTHERS (0.49)% Mahindra Two Wheeler (0.28)% Piaggio Vehichles (0.14)% H-D Motor (0.05)% India Kawasaki (0.01)% Triumph Motorcycle (0.01)%

TVS Motor Company (7.34)%

(Total Domestic Sales + Exports for the month of September 2016 = 42,932 Units)

Mahindra & Mahindra (41.51)% Tata Motors (40.08)% Ashok Leyland (7.20)% Force Motors (5.55)% VECVs - Eicher (3.05)% SML Isuzu (1.16)% Piaggio Vehicles (0.68)%

Scooters India (0.70)% Force Motors (0.42)%

MEDIUM & HEAVY COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

(Total Domestic Sales + Exports for the month of September 2016 = 28,103 Units)

Tata Motors (52.22)% Ashok Leyland (31.86)% VECVs - Eicher (12.18)% SML Isuzu (1.70)% Mahindra & Mahindra (1.60)% VECVs - Volvo (0.39)% AMW Motors (0.04)%

As per SIAM data

LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

Atul Auto (5.90)%

Maruti Suzuki (0.58)% Isuzu Motors (0.17)%

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