Sunday, September 9, 2007
Tata indigo
Solid build, adequate power, comfortable and spacious interiors at an affordable price. Choice of 6 variants for the Diesel version, four powered by a 1.4L turbocharged engine and two powered by the turbocharged DICOR engine. Choice of 6 variants for the Petrol version powered by a 1.4L MPFI engine. A smooth 5-speed manual transmission provides quick responsive shifts. Elegant interiors with spacious cabin and ample rear legroom provide utmost comfort.
Tata Indica
An affordable hatchback with enhanced power, good fuel economy, and roomy interiors that give it a "big-car feel". There are 10 variants available which can be clubbed into 3 categories: Indica V2, V2 Turbo, and Xeta. The Indica V2 and V2 Turbo variants are powered by a 1.4 liter diesel engine that generates a power of 53 to 67 bhp and a torque of 83 to 127.5 Nm. The Indica Xeta variants are powered by a 1.2 liter petrol engine that generates a power of 64 to 70 bhp and a torque of 100 to 122 Nm. A smooth 5-speed manual transmission that is standard among all variants provides quick responsive shifts. Spacious rear seating with superb lower back support and roomy interiors.
Mahindra Scorpio
An SUV that stormed the Indian market and evoked an amazing response due to its performance, style, and unique features, now gets a sporty makeover. It comes in 3 diesel variants - Base, DX, and SLX. A turbocharged diesel engine delivers maximum power of 115 bhp and generates a 278 Nm of torque. A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard across all variants. Interior is aesthetically designed with dual tone fire resistant upholstery and comfortable seats that offer great back support.
Mahindra Bolero
A comfortable and spacious off-road MUV that signifies ruggedness, durability, reliability, and economic maintenance. A good choice of diesel variants include SLX, SLE, Diz, DI and Plus. Powered by a 2.5-liter engine that generates 63 bhp of power and 180 Nm of torque. A responsive 5-speed manual transmission is standard among all variants. Ergonomically designed anti-submarine seats, practical vinyl seating, and rubber flooring throughout the interior. Standard features on the Bolero include front fog lamps, power windows, power steering, and tinted window glass. Safety is ensured by features such as child safety locks, front/rear seatbelts, crumple zones, and collapsible steering.
Chevorlate OpetraMagnum
New Optra Magum is a masterpiece. Its flawless interiors will leave you stunned. Performance is the crying need of a car buyer. And that’s exactly what this car delivers to its owners.
Chevrolet Aveo
The Aveo's chrome-accented grille with the prominent cross bar and iconic gold bowtie badge distinctly underline its Chevy pedigree
Toyata carmy
The Camry had to keep an eye on its core 40-year-old buyers. That meant no Darth Vader masks, no funny shapes, no Bulgarian beards and definitely no flame surfacing. It had to be modern but not daunting, funky but elegant, forward-looking but not a leap too far. In short, it had to be a Camry, but unlike any before. The result is a shape that’s reassuringly familiar in its silhouette, but startling in the details, surfacing and generally extremely handsome. It’s an angular, masculine shape now, broad-shouldered and squint-eyed, much more dramatic and distinctive than the long, feminine, oval-eyed (and very American) old car, clearly aggressive and attention-grabby.
Some find the Camry too aggressive now, or too Oriental, but most agree that Toyota’s new ‘L-Finesse’ design language works well. The smooth, muscular surfacing is particularly pleasant, as is the clean cut of the greenhouse, and the sharp, dipping head – and tail lamps – look great too. Interestingly, the C-pillar marks a family resemblance between two generations of cars. The C-pillar in the current Corolla and upcoming one are virtually the same, and the new Camry’s C-pillar is clearly a development of the one on the old car. Clever!
However, there’s no such thing as a perfect design though – call them blemishes, the snout-like grille is slightly oddand so too the unnecessary BMW 7-Series-reminiscent Bangle-butt detract.
The car is fine in photographs and better on the road. The surfaces fill out, the subtle fretwork along the bonnet shines in the sun, giving the car serious presence. In our Big Test, against Skoda’s Superb and Honda’s Accord, the Camry prevailed in the debate on looks. Ultimately, though, the punters decide whether a car looks good or not. The ringing endorsement is that new Camrys have sold so well in India, despite a higher price.
Some find the Camry too aggressive now, or too Oriental, but most agree that Toyota’s new ‘L-Finesse’ design language works well. The smooth, muscular surfacing is particularly pleasant, as is the clean cut of the greenhouse, and the sharp, dipping head – and tail lamps – look great too. Interestingly, the C-pillar marks a family resemblance between two generations of cars. The C-pillar in the current Corolla and upcoming one are virtually the same, and the new Camry’s C-pillar is clearly a development of the one on the old car. Clever!
However, there’s no such thing as a perfect design though – call them blemishes, the snout-like grille is slightly oddand so too the unnecessary BMW 7-Series-reminiscent Bangle-butt detract.
The car is fine in photographs and better on the road. The surfaces fill out, the subtle fretwork along the bonnet shines in the sun, giving the car serious presence. In our Big Test, against Skoda’s Superb and Honda’s Accord, the Camry prevailed in the debate on looks. Ultimately, though, the punters decide whether a car looks good or not. The ringing endorsement is that new Camrys have sold so well in India, despite a higher price.
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