Mahindra launches 2012 Xylo Facelift

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Mahindra has introduced mild Facelift to its much popular mid-segment MPV Mahindra Xylo. The company has also added new top-end E9 variant to its portfolio. The facelift Xylo gets new grille and headlamps which seems to be inspired from Mahindra’s Global SUV XUV500. It now carries new redesigned bumper while the side profiles remain untouched. At the rear more stylish well integrated new tail-lamp is introduced. With this facelift the Xylo now looks more macho in-person. Mahindra has also introduced new E9 … [Read more...]

2012 Chevrolet Tavera MUV gets updated

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Chevrolet has launched the updated version of its much popular MUV, the Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3. Chevrolet has already showcased the updated model at the Auto Expo 2012. Now Tavera is available with two engine options- all new BSIV 2.0-litre CRDI engine churning out 105bhp power and BS-III 2.5-litre engine delivering power output of 78bhp. The new 2.0-litre engine is sourced from Sonalika. The new Tavera also gets minor styling tweaks also, it now carries new stylish front grille, updated headlamps and bumpers … [Read more...]

Mercedes launches GL ‘Grand Edition’ SUV in India

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Mercedes Benz has taken a step ahead and launched the face-lifted version its popular GL-Class SUV, the Mercedes GL-Grand edition. The new GL Grand Edition SUV comes with all new revamped front end featuring bigger grille with three horizontal chrome-bars. The Mercedes logo in the front is little bit bigger now, while new Head-lamp with dark tint is also introduced. The 20-inch alloys are made standard for the Grand edition, and the car will be offered with new shades also. In Interior you will find big … [Read more...]

2012 Maurti Swift Dzire launched

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Maruti has launched its much awaited second-generation 2012 Swift Dzire in India. The new Dzire will be made available in both petrol and diesel variant and its price starts from Rs. 4.79 lakh. The Dzire now gets four-speed automatic gearbox too, and being a sub-four-meter sedan it enjoys tax cut also. The base petrol variant LXi starts from Rs. 4.79 lakh and goes up to Rs. 6.19 lakh for the top end ZXi variant, while the diesel base variant starts from Rs. 5.80 lakh and goes up to Rs. 7.09 lakh. The Automatic … [Read more...]

2012 Swift Dzire Revealed, Launch on February 1

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  Maruti is going to launch second-generation of its much popular sedan Swift Dzire on February 1st, 2012. The new 2012 Dzire is based on all new Swift Platform and it measures just 3995mm long, 165mm shorter than its predecessor. The new Dzire comes with extra short boot in order to keep the length under 4 meters. In new Dzire you will notice that the Tail lamp is integrated much well than its predecessor. The boot space has been reduced to 316 litres but is good enough to hold your luggage for weekend trip. … [Read more...]

Auto Expo 2012: Mini Comes to India

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  British car maker, MINI has finally entered the Indian automobile market with the launch of four models in India, the MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Countryman. MINI is owned by BMW, and the cars will be sold by exclusive dealership in New Delhi and Mumbai. The Cooper hatchback comes with a premium price tag of Rs.24.9 lakh, even costlier than VW Beetle hatchback which cost Rs.19 lakh. MINI Cooper can seat four comfortably and is powered by 1.6-litre petrol engine which churns out … [Read more...]

Renault Pulse launched at Auto Expo

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  Renault has launched another hatchback in India, the Renault Pulse. The new Pulse looks much similar to Nissan Micra. The new Pulse can be touted as altered version of Micra as both share the same V-platform chassis, same basic suspension and same gearbox. However, Renault Pulse will be powered by K9K 1.5-litre diesel engine which pumps out power of 63BHP and 16.3kgm torque. According to Renault, the Pulse gets ARAI-certified mileage figure of 23.08kpl. The car will be offered with 2+2year or 80,000 km … [Read more...]

Renault Duster unveiled at Auto Expo

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  Renault revealed its new mid-size crossover which it is going to launch in India soon, the Duster. The Renault Duster is made on the same platform as that of the Mahindra Logan (Verito). The Duster will be available in only 2WD version. The Duster will be offered with two engine option- 1.6-litre petrol engine and 1.5-litre Diesel engine. It will come in five variants with price range starting from Rs.7 lakh. The Diesel version will come with two options – entry level 85BHP version and top of the end … [Read more...]

Chevrolet Sail hatchback and MPV unveiled at Auto Expo

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  Chevrolet India has revealed its new Sail Hatchback and MPV model at the Auto Expo New Delhi. The newly introduced two cars are the first models to be launched from GM India’s Chinese partner SAIC’s portfolio. The Sail hatchback is scheduled to go on sale from mid-2012. The stylish looking hatchback will be powered by 1.2-litere petrol engine with power figures of 18BHP. Fiat sourced 1.3-litre multijet engine will also be added to lineup later in the year. The Sail MPV will be the second MPV in Chevy … [Read more...]

Maruti Ertiga Revealed at the Auto Expo

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  Maruti India has taken off the covers from its first compact MUV for the Indian market, the Ertiga at the Auto Expo New Delhi. The Ertiga will go on sale from March 2012 and will give competition to other premium MPV including Innova and Xylo. The new Ertiga is based on extended Swift platform. The front resembles more like Maruti Ritz, while at the rear you can find swift look. The front bumper is sporty with large air inlet and near enclosure for fog lamps. The Ertiga will come in seven passenger capacity … [Read more...]