Tata Prima

Tata Prima is an upcoming premium range car of Tata Motors that is expected to be rolled out in the country by the third quarter of year 2011. Tata Motors had showcased a concept version of this luxury sedan at the 79th Geneva Motor Show in year 2009, where it attracted a large number of auto enthusiasts and buyers. The Prima was also displayed at the Delhi Auto Expo in January this year, without disclosing pricing and specification details.

Developed with global ambitions, the new Tata Prima is expected to be launched in the European markets initially, followed by its launch in the Indian market. The new Tata sedan is based on the company’s popular Tata Indigo model and has been designed by famous Italian car design company Pininfarina that has designed some of world most popular cars like Ferrari Mythos. It is also speculated that Tata Prima may be engineered and developed at the R&D center of Jaguar Cars (British subsidiary of Tata Motors).

Initially, the Prima is expected to be launched in both petrol and diesel versions, carrying 1.6L and 1.8L engines, respectively. Tata Prima is expected to be shelved in the price bracket of Rs 12 lakh to 14 lakh, where it will be competing with the likes of Toyota Corolla Altis, Honda Civic, Chevrolet Cruze and Mitsubishi Lancer.

Engine & Specification of Tata Prima

As mentioned above, the company hasn’t disclosed any specification details for this car in the Indian market, so far. However, the car is expected to be launched in both 1.6L petrol and 1.8L diesel versions with possible maximum power delivering capabilities of 100bhp and 120bhp, respectively. The car is expected to boast a five-speed manual transmission in both diesel and petrol versions.

As looks like from its concept version, Tata Prima is believed to be carrying a large wheel base of 2700mm, which ensures a considerably space inside the car. The exterior dimensions of the car are yet to be revealed in the Indian market.

Fact Sheet of Tata Prima
Make Tata
Model Prima Diesel, Petrol
Fuel Types Diesel, Petrol
Price Range 12-14 Lacs
Key Specifications
petrol 1.6L,100 BHP
diesel 1.8L,120 BHP
2,700 mm wheelbase

Volkswagen Tiguan 2WD

The Volkswagen Tiguan is synonymous with power packed performance. Indeed, in its compact format it is a true performer with some of the best features rolled into one. While performance is one of the biggest advantages of the Volkswagen Tiguan, it is a pleasure to note that this SUV is well equipped to provide other vital aspects like comfort, luxury and safety.

As it can be anticipated, the Tiguan has an extremely powerful turbo, four cylinder engine and this propels the car way ahead of its immediate competitors. The other features that attract attention are improved navigation system with rearview camera and the hard disk that can be used for storing useful data. The car exhibits a long list of safety features which includes Traction Control, anti skid system, airbags in different positions, and Anti lock Braking system.

The Volkswagen Tiguan surpasses the fuel efficiency standards and has amazingly low emission rates. This environment friendly car is a pleasure to drive. While on the one hand the car has perfect technical specifications, on the other hand the perfect design and the stylish features just add to the charisma of the car.

Fact Sheet of Volkswagen Tiguan

Make Volkswagen
Model Tiguan 2WD
Fuel Types Diesel
Price Range 23 Lakhs
Key Specifications
2000cc,170BHP,356NM

Rolls Royce Ghost 4WD

The all new Rolls Royce Ghost is not just another addition to the already wonderful list of cars from the house of Rolls Royce but it is set to redefine the standards for the luxury saloons. True, it is sheer luxury that defines the car but the spectacular look that it bears is something else too.

The car successfully blends some of the heritage features so very typical of the Rolls Royce family with that of the modernistic concepts. Some of the typical features include Teflon-coated umbrellas and the Panorama sun roof which make the car extremely classy.

Delving deep into luxury features one should take note of the long list of features which include automatic air conditioning, individual seating, and the LCD screens fitted at the back of the front seats.

Features like top view camera, night vision camera, Lane Departure warning, Active cruise control and Head up Display enable the car to aid the driver with vital assistance.

The car has an extremely powerful engine and an equally efficient gear box that literally makes it fly on the roads. Driving a Rolls Royce Ghost makes one feel like conquering the roads.

Fact Sheet of Rolls Royce Ghost


Make Rolls Royce
Model Ghost 4WD
Fuel Types Diesel
Price Range 2.5 Crore
Key Specifications
6592/v12,563BHP,780NM

Volkswagen UP 2012

Volkswagen has decided to launch its smallest car Volkswagen Up in India. The company expects to compete with Hyundai and Maruti Suzuki by its small car range. It is expected that Volkswagen Up will launch the car in 2 door hatchback, three body style and 4 door hatchback version. The company will be presenting a small hatchback, which will offer comfortable riding experience. In order to keep the cost low, the company will fit front wheel drive and front engine layout.

It is expected that the company will launch Volkswagen Up in both petrol and diesel versions. The petrol engine of the car will be loaded with 1.2-litre 4-cylinder petrol motor but the diesel variant will have 0.8 litre, 2 cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine. Diesel engine of the car will generate power of 75 hp and churn torque of 183 Nm but the petrol engine will produce power of 51 hp and churn torque of 100 Nm. The overall length and width of the car are 3450 mm and 1630 mm respectively. In all the three variants of this car, seating arrangement is spacious and comfortable. It is possible for four adults to travel easily in the two door hatchback. In the 4 door wagon car, 7 people can comfortably sit.

Volkswagen Up has two monitor screens, of which the first displays fuel level, vehicle speed and range. The second 7 inch monitor controls, radio volume, music selection, navigation, movies and photos. The external look of the car is extremely attractive. For robust look, it’s been provided with 18 inch alloy wheels.

Specifications of Volkswagen UP

The total length, height and width of new Volkswagen Up are 3679 mm, 1540 mm and 1631 mm respectively. It has wheel base of 2560 mm, which makes this car suitable for all types of terrains. Volkswagen Up has fuel tank capacity of 45 litres, which is quite impressive. Further, the tyre size is 175/70 R14.

Fact Sheet of Volkswagen Up

Make Volkswagen

Model Up 2WD
Fuel Types Petrol, Diesel
Price Range Rs. 4.81 - Rs. 5.32
Key Specifications
Petrol: 1200cc/3 cylinder  - 70BHP & 183 NM Torque
Diesel: 600cc/2 cylinder - 51 BHP & 100 NM

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Renault Sandero

French car maker Renault is planning to roll-out its popular Sandero in the Indian market by the end of year 2011. The

Sandero model will be shelved in the B+ segment of cars and is expected to carry a price tag of up to Rs 5 lakh.

Same as company’s previous offering Logan, the Sandero hatchback is much bigger (length 4.02m) in size when

compared to other popular cars of this price segment. In addition to this, Sandero brings a massive boot space of 320

liters, more than any other car of this segment.

The Sandero model will probably be launched in both petrol and diesel versions, powered by 1.2L and 1.5L engines,

respectively.

The car is available in a number of world markets including Brazil, South Africa, Argentina, Colombia, Russia and

Kazakhstan. The hatchback has been designed to meet the safety, performance and emission standards of European

market, which means it will come compatible with the Euro-V emission norms. However, in order to keep Sandero’s

price competitive, Renault may decide to shed some luxury features from its Indian version. After its launch in the

Indian market, Sandero will be fighting for space with the popular B+ segment of cars including Maruti Swift,

Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Nissan Micra, Hyundai i20 and upcoming Honda Brio.

Nissan NV200 2WD

Nissan has once again proved itself for it has unveiled a mind blowing design of a “concept car”. Though it looks like a

Van, inspection reveals that the new model is definitely different from a simple van on wheels.

The Nissan NV 200 has been designed by the joint venture of Nissan Design Center (NDC) Japan and Nissan Design

Europe and it claims to turn around the light Commercial Vehicle Market. The world first got a glance of Nissan NV 200

as NV 200 Concept, revealed in the 2007 Tokyo Motor show.

It is expected that in the Indian Market the Nissan NV 200 will be considered an MPV and would consequently

compete with the big players in the same segment. Market analysts are expecting a fierce competition with the current

market leader Toyota Innova. Then there is going to be steep competition with Suzuki APV which is also expected to

hit the market also in 2010. So, in addition to Nissan small cars, Nissan NV 200 is all set to woo the market.

Nissan has not yet quoted any price but it appears that Nissan is aiming at the rich as its customer for this car. The

engine is expected to be Renault Logan’s 1500 cc diesel engine having a power of 85hp and delivers torque of 200 Nm.

In addition to the above mentioned features, the Nissan NV 200 has some obvious features like power steering and rear

leaf spring.

The Nissan NV 200 will be an impressive entry into Indian market and will be produced in collaboration with Ashok

Leyland.

Skoda Fabia Combi

The all new Skoda Fabia Combi is a great combination of stylish looks enabled by great features and well engineered technical specifications. It suits well on the three main coordinates, namely mileage, comfort and performance which are the three prerequisites for a successful car model. The new Skoda Fabia Combi will be available as three variants with different engine options. The Fabia Combi will be available in both petrol and diesel engine variants.

The comfort factor of the car makes Skoda Fabia extremely special. It boasts of an increased space and even beats its predecessors in that respect. The company has altered the length and height of the car. The car is longer by 7mm and taller by 46mm. The boot space has also been improved upon it previous standard and it has touched the 480 liters mark. The luggage compartment is of 1.460 liters which is almost 235 liters more than the previous models.

With excellent interiors and the much needed safety features and the excellent performance the car is all sure to turn the tide of the market.

It remains to be seen whether the Skoda Fabia Combi and the Skoda Fabia Scout are the same car.

Skoda Fabia Scout

The Skoda Fabia Scout is a crossover version of the Skoda’s popular premium hatchback Fabia. The Fabia Scout is expected to be launched in the Indian market by the last quarter of this year as company is aggressively planning to enhance its India portfolio with a series of new car launches. However, as per some unconfirmed reports, the car will be showcased at the Auto Expo 2012 in National Capital.

The Fabia Scout was recently spotted testing on the Pune roads. Carrying a look of mini crossover, the Fabia Scout is expected to be launched with a bigger engine and refined performance as compared to its hatchback counterpart. Taking a look at its spy pictures, the Fabia Scout is a powerful looking vehicle.

The new Fabia Scout will be targeted on the SUV lovers in the Indian market. Carrying a more powerful engine and a host of new features, the new Fabia Scout is expected to be priced considerably higher as compared to its hatchback counterpart. As per the market speculations, the Fabia Scout will be launched in both petrol and diesel versions, powered by a 1.6L engine each. The new Fabia Scout is expected to be launched in the price segment of Sub Rs 9 lakh where it will be competing with the likes of Toyota Innova, Tata Aria and Mahindra Xylo.

Engine & Specifications of the Skoda Fabia Scout

As mentioned above, the car is expected to be launched in both petrol and diesel engine options in the Indian market. While the Petrol version is expected to be powered by a 1.6L (105 bhp) and 1.2L petrol engine, the diesel version is expected to be powered by 1.6L engine. The new Fabia Scout is also expected to be launched in 4X2 (two wheel drive) version, with choice of both automatic and manual transmissions.

Performance of the Skoda Fabia Scout

Price Range 9 lacs
The Fabia Scout is a crossover which will be carrying a range of performance boosting features to keep it performing no matter what the road conditions are. The performance of the vehicle will be considerably better as compared to its hatchback version. The Fabia Scout is currently in the testing stage where it is being rigorously tested for the Indian road and traffic conditions. Being a crossover, the Fabia scout carries with it a promise of performing equally better on cities, highways and off-road journeys.

Exterior, Interior & Safety Features of the Skoda Fabia Scout

The Fabia Scout is a mini crossover version of Fabia hatchback. Though the vehicle is yet to be launched in the Indian market, a few things about its exterior can be said with surety, thanks to spy pictures posted on a number of auto blogs. As per these pictures, the new Fabia Scout features Black and silver roof rails, wider tyres, and larger cabin space. However, the real scenario will be cleared once the Fabia Scout gets launched and company discloses features list in the country. The car will be blessed with a range of new age safety and comfort features including ABS, multiple airbags etc.

New Audi A5 2011

The new Audi A5 2011 is expected to mark its debut in the Indian market by the second quarter of next year. It will be the first ever full-size coupe of Audi which will be basically a four-seater and will come blessed with state-of-art designing, styling and technological features. The new Audi A5 would be offered in two versions including an S-line sports package carrying 19-inch alloy wheels with 20-spokes and optional 20-inch 7-twin-spoke wheels. The all new Audi A5 2011 will be locking horns with the likes of BMW 3-series and Nissan 370Z. The car will be brought to the Indian market as a completely built unit (CBU) and is expected to be shelved in the price segment of Rs 35 to 45 lakh.

The Audi A5 is designed to redefine the aura of the Audi cars. The makers of Audi A5 were aware of the sentiments attached with the Audi cars while designing the car and thus Audi A5 sticks to some of the vintage features that are a signature of Audi cars. Still, it differs also as it promises to synchronize the intricacies of the modern as well as the vintage style patterns. On the first look the Audi A5 appears to be extremely sporty. From the flat roof to the well defined roofline and expanded bumpers, the Audi A5 is every inch a show stealer.
Price Range 39 Lakhs