Sunday, January 31, 2016
Monday, January 11, 2016
NEW UPCOMING BIKES IN INDIA
BAJAJ PULSAR CS-400
Bajaj's new PULSAR CS-400 coming soon to the indian market.It will be availabe in the indian market at the end of 2016.It is coming under the bike category 250cc-500cc.It is the naked version of PULSAR RS like fazer and fz.It will be available in red,black,blue and metallic white colors.It is powered by a 372.2 cc engine.Engine is single cylindred,4-stroke,Triple spark,liquid cooled .It will give a maximum power of 43 Bhp @ 9000 rpm ,maximum torque of 35 Nm @ 7000 rpm and will be giving a mileage of 35 kmpl.
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It has got a 300mm disc brakes at the front and 230mm disc brakes
at the rear along with ABS option for both.
Its price is expected between 1.6 lakh -2 lakh
Saturday, January 9, 2016
NEW TOYOTA INNOVA 2016
Toyota is going to release new INNOVA model in india .It will be launched at the end of 2016.The new generation model sits on a re-engineered ladder-frame chassis that underpins the 2016 Toyota Hilux Revo pickup and the 2016 Toyota Fortuner SUV. The MPV has already been launched in the Indonesian market within the price range of Rs.13.59 lakh to Rs. 20.43 lakh
Sunday, January 3, 2016
ALL NEW TATA ZICA
The latest offering from Tata stable is called
Zica, a blend of the words – zippy and car. Ever since Tata introduced the Zest
in 2014, there has been a sea change in the consumer perception of the brand.
Even after a year of ownership, customers are fairly happy with the quality and
durability of the Zest and its hatchback sibling, the Bolt. That means Tata is
damn serious about improving the quality of its passenger cars and
consequently, the Zica has a lot going for it. Competing primarily against
Maruti Celerio and Hyundai Grand i10, the Zica is a compelling package that
combines good looks, impressive fuel efficiency and numerous features.
Design
The Zica’s design is undoubtedly the best we have
seen from Tata Motors and one of the best in the segment. If you compare it
with Tata’s current portfolio, this one is a fresh breath of air. The signature
smiley grille is probably the only familiar design element, however, the glossy black
honey-comb treatment gives it a more premium appeal. The large, sweptback
headlamps give it a distinct front face. In profile, the top variants get
14-inch alloy wheels that nicely fill the arches. A strong rising waistline
gives the Zica an athletic stance, while the elegantly shaped taillights
clusters are great. It also gets an integrated rear spoiler with black inserts
on both sides, which is a nice touch, too.sThe interior of the Zica, especially the dual tone
dashboard, is well laid out and really pleasing.The steering is similar to the Zest, but smaller,
with buttons to control various functions. Centre console is gracefully
appointed with buttons and dials that feel pleasing to operate. There are
some clever features such as a driver’s side coin storage and a toll ticket
holder.
A tiny multimedia screen on the infotainment system
syncs with the smartphone to provide turn-by-turn navigation. However, you need
to install a MapmyIndia app on your smartphone to enable this option. Some
variants also get a body-coloured inserts around the AC vents.
Measuring 3,746mm in length, 1,647mm in width and 1,535mm in height, the
Zica is slightly bigger than the Celerio and marginally smaller than the Grand
i10. At 170 mm, it has 5mm more ground clearance than both. As with any other
Tata car, the Zica too offers ample space inside the cabin. The seats are
designed with thick bolsters to ensure excellent seating comfort.
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The interior design is very practical and there are
as many as 22 utility spaces, bottle holders and cubbyholes. The boot space,
too, is a decent 240 litres.
Performance
The Zica comes with two engine options - a
three-cylinder petrol and a three-cylinder diesel engine. The all-aluminium
petrol engine produces 85PS of peak power and 114Nm of torque. Three cylinder
engines are notorious for idle vibration but a well-engineered engine mount and
the impressive NVH insulation mask vibrations to a great extent. Although the
three-cylinder engine becomes louder as rpm rises, it’s more of a pleasing
sound rather than an annoying clatter.
The 1-litre diesel engine is a downsized version of the Indica’s 1405cc,
four-cylinder unit and delivers 70PS at 4,000rpm and 140Nm between
1,800-3,000rpm. The diesel engine is surprisingly sprightly off the line as
there is minimal turbo lag under 1800rpm.
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Both engines are mated to a five-speed manual
gearbox.
Mileage
While Tata hasn’t released the official figures yet.
Both petrol and diesel Zicas are equipped with
multi-drive mode that lets you switch between normal and Eco modes. Eco mode
will further improve the car’s fuel efficiency.
Safety
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The Zica comes with a host of active and passive
safety features, including front airbags, ABS with electronic brakeforce
distribution (EBD) and corner stability control, rear parking sensors, etc.
Bottom-line
The Zica is easily the best Tata we’ve seen yet.
Tata has been successful in staying away from the Indica silhouette and thus,
the Zica a great positive departure from Tata hatchbacks of old. The Zica will
also benefit from the goodwill the Zest and Bolt have earned in the recent
years. Tata has also revamped the aftersales service experience post Zest
launch, which further increases car’s appeal to the buyers.
Zica will be launched next month with an expected
price range between Rs. 3.5 lakh and Rs. 5.5 lakh.
Saturday, January 2, 2016
ALL NEW CRUZE 2016
ALL NEW CRUZE 2016
The new Chevrolet Cruze boasts a sleeker design than before .The new Cruze has a dual port grille flanked by sweptback headlamps. Speaking of headlamps, the top end models get projectors surrounded by LED elements along with LED DRLs. The face is inspired by the new Malibu, Impala and Volt, giving it a more aerodynamic appearance. Contributing to the aerodynamics is the integrated spoiler on the boot lid and the separate pods for the reflectors.
The new Cruze is also 68 mm longer and 25 mm lower in height than the previous model. This has led to an increase in cabin space.The cabin still has the dual-cockpit theme which now gets soft touch surfaces and has a mix of matt black as well as glossy piano black textures. The MyLink screen in the center is new and comes in a 7-inch colour touchscreen configuration which supports navigation, Bluetooth and can also connect some of your smartphone’s features with those of the car. A bigger 8-inch display which supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be available at a later date.
The 1.4-liter
turbocharged engine that’s been offered in the lineup has been replaced by
a new all-aluminum 1.4-liter engine that’s 44 pounds lighter than the
cast-iron-block engine it replaces. It gains direct injection and engine
stop-start, and it makes 153 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque and is
mated to a new six-speed automatic transmission—altogether delivering an
estimated 40 mpg highway, and capable of accelerating to 60 mph in about eight
seconds. Separately, Chevrolet says that a 1.6-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder
engine is on the way for 2017, but specifications and fuel economy haven’t yet
been detailed.On the safety front, the current Chevrolet Cruze has been a
standout, with some of the best crash-test ratings in its class. GM claims that
the new body structure is stronger yet, and it’s boasting that the Cruze will
offer more standard safety technologies than any other model in its
class—including ten standard airbags. Side Blind Zone Alert, Front Collision
Alert, Lane Keep Assist, Rear Park Assist, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert will
all be available.
Friday, January 1, 2016
PETROL CAR VS DIESEL CAR
PETROL VS DIESEL CARS
The basic premise should be to go in for a petrol car and then depending on the number of kilometers you drive every month.There are so many factors to take into account and that can make things very complicated. Diesel is cheap and economical, but the diesel version of a car is significantly more expensive than the petrol.
In general, servicing costs and costs of spare parts are higher for diesel cars than petrol ones.Right from the cost of oil replacement to the battery and clutch plate, etc. all cost more in case of diesel cars.
Also, the NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) levels of petrol cars are lower than that of diesel cars.
However, since diesel engines do not make use of spark plugs that cost can be eliminated. But they do get turbochargers which will push up maintenance costs.
And then, there is also the comfort factor. Would you rather drive the noiseless and totally vibration free petrol-engined car or the slightly noisier diesel? Even though diesels are much quieter than before, and the high-end cars are well insulated, low-end cars can still be noisy.
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