Monday, 9 December 2013

Nissan Terrano



 Renault-Nissan  alliance has already brought us two great rebadged cars – Scala and Pulse. The third car born out of the partnership, the Nissan Terrano, is a rebadged Duster and this review will endeavor to find out how far the Terrano has departed from the Duster.Nissan has thrown in some stand-out styling cues into the Terrano that clearly differentiate it from the Duster. From the front, the Terrano can easily be identified by the signature Nissan grille that is reminiscent of the Pathfinder. It's certainly the most effective element of the Terrano’s look, because it translates well into a big SUV shape. The bold lines on the V-shaped bonnet that blends seamlessly into the grille make it unmistakably a Nissan. The angular headlamps and bumper are new as well

Sunday, 8 December 2013

Honda CR-V



There’s good news and there’s bad news. The bad news is that there is no diesel and will not be for the foreseeable future.  The good news is, CR-V is now being assembled in India and prices have gone down by a whopping 2.7 lakh rupees. Well, that’s incentive enough to show some love for a petrol SUV, so let’s find out if the new price and features make it a good bargain; also how far the fourth generation CR-V has departed from the model it replaces.While the new CR-V’s structural design stays true to its roots, it flaunts a more sculpted body. Major changes are up front – the old-fashioned grille has made way for a more contemporary one. The three-bar grille flanked by swept-back HID headlamps lends the car a younger and distinct stance. Changes in profile are subtle, although the large ten-spoke alloy wheels and bold fender flares create a rugged presence.

Friday, 6 December 2013

Tata Vista D90

Indica has been an important car for Tata. Ever since its launch in 1998, the car has evolved into a capable and practical hatchback that always stayed on top of sales charts. Now in its latest Vista D90 avatar, Indica has shifted the goal posts to another pitch. Powered by a specially tuned Quadrajet diesel engine, the new Indica is a completely different animal that delivers 90PS of raw power. However, does it live up to the hype? I recently spent two days behind the wheel of the D90 to find that out.Tata has thrown in some new design elements that reflect the sportiness of the car. However, the new bumpers and an aerodynamic rear spoiler seen in the pictures are not part of the original D90, but a body kit that you may purchase from the dealership. What come as standard are just a contrasting roof and the D90 badge at the rear

Wednesday, 4 December 2013

Tata Cliffrider

Monday, 2 December 2013

Chevrolet Cruze




The Cruze is Chevrolet’s new compact sedan, replacing the Cobalt in the Chevrolet lineup. The Cruze aims to deliver a stylish design, roominess and upscale amenities while remaining fuel-efficient and inexpensive. Cruze is offered with either a a 1.8-liter Ecotec 4-cylinder engine or a 138-horsepower 1.4-liter Ecotec Turbo. Both engines are paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission and the Eco trim level is expected to achieve 40 mpg highway. The OnStar advanced communication system comes standard on the Chevrolet Cruze.

Suzuki A:Wind






Suzuki Motor Corporation announced A:Wind, the new A-segment hatchback concept at the 30th Thailand International Motor Expo 2013.The A:Wind is so named because it seeks to bring a fresh wind to the A-segment as a global compact car

Sunday, 1 December 2013

BMW 1-series



BMW 1-series launched at Rs 20.90 lakh

BMW has launched the new 1-series compact luxury hatchback in India at a starting price of Rs 20.90 lakh for the base petrol variant. The 1-series  comes with two engine options, a 1.6-litre turbo petrol developing 136bhp and a 143bhp 2.0-litre turbo diesel. Both BMW 1-series variants come with a ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox.