More Photos Of New Yamaha FZ16, FZS, Fazer Limited Edition Variants
More Photos Of New Yamaha FZ16, FZS, Fazer Limited Edition Variants
New Nissan Teana & X-Trail Launched
Japanese automotive company Nissan has launched all New spruced up X-trail SUV & New Teana in Indian Market. It is expected that New Teana & X-Trail will help Nissan India in boosting its falling sales.
Nissan India is gearing up for the launch of its small car Micra next year and is keen to build the brand with a range of exciting products including the 370Z sports car which is likely to be launched at the 2010 Auto Expo.
Nissan India has launched the all new X-Trail in 3 variants - LE, SLX MT & SLX AT.
Price Of New X-Trail (Ex-Showroom New Delhi):
- New X-Trail LE - Rs. 20,81,000
- New X-Trail SLX MT - Rs. 23,18,000
- New X-Trail SLX AT - Rs. 25,08,000
It is avilable in 7 shades:
- Blue Sapphire
- Pearl White
- Quartz Silver
- Diamond Black
- Champagne Gold
- Graphite Grey
- Titanium Grey
New Teana has been launched in 2 variants - XL & XV.
Price Of New Nissan Teana (Ex-Showroom New Delhi):
- New Teana XL - Rs. 21,00,000
- New Teana XV - Rs. 25,40,000
Shades available in New Teana:
- Oynx Black
- Luna Blue
- Brilliant Silver
- Amethyst Grey
- Bordeaux Red
- Pearl White
Yamaha V-Max Launched alongwith 3 limited edition variants of FZ Series
Yamaha Motors India has launched the 2009 model of V-Max in Indian market. V-Max is priced at Rs. 20,00,000 (Ex-Showroom New Delhi).
Today, along with V-Max Yamaha also launched 3 limited edition variants of FZ Series:
- FZ16 Limited Edition
- FZS Limited Edition
- Fazer Limited Edition
Limited Edition FZ variants are similar in term of engine and technology - the only change is that they come in all new diamond white shade with combination of blue. All 3 are available with white finish alloy wheels.
Powering the 2009 VMAX is an all-new 1679cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 65 degree V4 engine which has been designed to offer an unforgettable acceleration experience created by higher levels of power, and an imposing design. The engine develops maximum power of 194 Bhp at 9000 rpm with maximum torque of 170 Nm at 6500 rpm.
New Improved Honda City Launched – 2 New Variants On Offer
Honda Motors India has launched New City with improved interiors. The new City features improved interior quality, a new knob for its air-conditioning. The new City will also has some refreshed exterior bits as well. Two new trim levels will now be available for the City:
- New City 1.5 V MT
- New City 1.5 V AT
The 1.5 E MT and 1.5 S AT have already been discontinued and are no longer available for bookings. The 1.5 S is now available in new colour options along with better quality interior trim as well as rotary controls for the airconditioning. The V versions comes with following features:
- Leather Interiors
- 15" Alloy Wheels
- New Fog Lamps
- Chrome Door Handles
- New Finish Exhaust Pipe
- Tweeters For The Music System
Like the recently launched New Civic Honda has also introduced the Elegance & Inspire packages for the New City.
Here are prices of New City variants (Ex-Showroom New Delhi)
- New City 1.5 S M/T - Rs. 8,37,000
- New City 1.5 V M/T - Rs. 8,82,000
- New City 1.5 V A/T - Rs. 9,54,000
- New City 1.5 Elegance V - Rs. 34,000/-(approx) additional
- New City 1.5 Elegance S - Rs. 36,000/-(approx) additional (with Exhaust Pipe Finisher)
- New City Inspire V & Inspire S - Rs. 70,000/-(approx) additional
New Nissan Teana and X-Trail Launch on September 16
Nissan is ready to unveil face lifted models of Teana and X-Trail in Mumbai on September 16. The new X-Trail was showcased at Geneva Auto Show 2007 and X-Trail was unveiled at Beijing Auto Show 2008. Technical details and new pictures of India bound models have not been released so far but it has been informed that both the models will be imported as completely built units in India and will attract 104 percent import duty. So far both the models have received luke warm response from the India market due to their hefty price tags.
Nissan is further set to launch five models in India. "The first production starts with the next generation of the Micra/March hatchback, followed by the sedan type. The rest is still under study," said Nissan's company official in an email. The current 2.2 litre X-Trail costs Rs 20-24 lakh and the Teana costs Rs 21.42 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai). New prices of new models will be released upon the launch of these models. Apart from these two new models Nissan is also gearing up to launch a small car Micra and a sports car 370Z, known as the Fairlady Z in Japan, in India.
[Via: cartradeindia]
Toyota to launch Corolla Altis CNG Next Month
Toyota plans to launch the Corolla Altis CNG next month just in time for Diwali sales. After the Innova CNG, the Corolla Altis is the next Toyota vehicle to come factory fitted with a CNG kit. Currently, the only other car in the Corollas segment to have an alternate fuel option is the Chevrolet Optra CNG, since now the Cedia LPG has been discontinued.
The Corolla Altis CNG is currently undergoing final endurance testing and will most probably have a slightly modified suspension setup at the rear, since it will have to carry an additional dead weight of 70kgt (he CNG tank,) with the weight going up to a total of 80kg once the 14kg (gas capacity) tank is filled.
We are told that the Altis CNG will feature a modern Sequential Injection system, along with its own ECU, to deliver economy without sacrificing on performance and driveability. This modern Sequential Injection system allows for the CNG to be injected at a pressure of 2.0bar, as compared to the other cars that use a Venturi - mixer system that deliver a maximum pressure of only 0.8 bar.
Economy trials have proved the car to be quite efficient with figures hovering around the 20km per kg of CNG, without sacrificing power output - which is a known issue with most CNG conversions. Let's hope the Altis CNG sales give Toyota Kirloskar Motor an additional reason to light up the fireworks this Diwali.
[Via: CW]
Yamaha Limited Edition FZ-S Photos
Yamaha India is on a launching Spree, they dont want to repeat any mistakes done before the launch of R15 in India. After the success of R15, FZ16, FZ-S & Fazer Yamaha India has now come up with limited edition variant of FZ-S.
It is expected to be launched in 2-3 days with a price tag of around 68000.00. No mechanical or major design changes are there in new limited edition FZ-S. The only change visible is new white shade in combination of black with all new silver finish alloy wheels.
(Image Courtsey: Motoroids)
Opel Brand Sold
Magna International Inc. ("Magna") and Savings Bank of the Russian Federation ("Sberbank") announced that their joint offer to acquire a 55% interest in Adam Opel GmbH ("Opel") has been selected by both General Motors Company ("GM") and the Opel Trust as the preferred solution to address the future of Opel.
Under the offer, the acquired 55% interest in Opel would be owned 50:50 by a Magna/Sberbank consortium ("Consortium") with GM retaining a 35% interest and Opel employees acquiring 10% as part of a new labour framework. The offer contemplates a total equity investment by the Consortium of Euro 500 million over time.
Completion of the purchase remains subject to finalization of definitive agreements and other conditions, including government-backed financing and regulatory approvals.
[Via: CW]
Ford to raise 30% production this season
American car major Ford is all set to raise its production by 30% in order to meet the increasing demand of this festive season. Michael Boneham, President and MD Ford India reported that they have been producing about 130 vehicles a day but this will be increased to 174 vehicles a day this month.
As per him, there is an increase in the demand for the entry level sedan Ikon, mid-sized sedan Fiesta and SUV Endeavour. Moreover, advanced version of SUV Endeavour is also launched today. The car ranges from Rs 15.99 lakh and 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
Though the company expects its overall vehicles sales in 2009 to remain more or less similar that in the last year at around 31,000 units, but also announced a $500-million investment plan spanning over three years to expand its manufacturing facility, setting up a new diesel engine plant and product development, including a small car for the Indian car market, is expanding into smaller cities this year.
The company has an installed production capacity of 1,00,000 units at its Chennai plant, which will be expanded to 2,00,000 units. Therefore, the company is working hard to hit the stones. Hope it achieves its target this year and fulfill its expansion plans.
[Via: infibeam]