Tata Motors To Launch Limited Edition Indigo CS
In a bid to spice things up for the worlds cheapest sedan, Tata Motors will launch a Limited Edition variant of the of Indigo CS this festive season. The Tata Indigo CS Limited Edition will get new headlamps with blinkers, turn indicators on rear view mirrors, new wooden finish centre console, leather wrapped steering wheel, new door handle caps, sport pedals and six way power electric seats. The limited edition variant will be available in Procelain White with dark chrome coloured badges which seems quite similar to the Limited Edition Indica Vista.
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New Honda Civic Launched
Honda has launched the all new refreshing Civic, though it is not a major facelift but it looks more appealing than the outgoing model. New Civic is an excellent combination of new-age sporty design and aggressive appeal together with the cutting-edge technology.
New Civic also has 2 special sport packages on offer - Inspire & Elegance. Inspire package includes front underskirt spolier, trunk spoiler,rear spoiler and side spoiler. Elegance package includes parking sensor, door visors and illuminated garnish for steps.
Main Features Of New Honda Civic:
- Dual SRS Airbags
- ABS with EBD
- New smoke finish headlights
- New Octagonal design tail lights
- New Interior fabric/leatherette for interiors
- Chrome finish front grille
- Multiplex instrument console with eco meter
- Rear seat armrest with audio controls
- New design alloy wheels
- Dash integrated music system with AUX/USB support
- Cruise control in Automatic model
- New design front fog lamps
Here are the prices of New Honda Civic:
Honda Civic S MT - 11,80,000.00
Honda Civic V MT - 12,70,000.00
Honda Civic V AT - 13,44,000.00
1.8V Elegance is priced at Rs. 34,000/- (Additional, without Fog Lamps)
1.8S Elegance is priced at Rs. 50,000/- (Additional, with Fog Lamps)
1.8V Inspire is priced 69,000/- (Additional, without Fog Lamps)
1.8S Inspire is priced 85,000/- (Additional, with Fog Lamps)
New Civic is available in five shades - Black pearl, White, Red, Silver metallic and Polished metal metallic. The all Honda Civic comes with a 2+2 year warranty and 24-hr roadside assistance as standard value for all new Civic buyers.
New Laura to feature at Lakme Fashion Week
Skoda India returns to make an emphatic fashion statement as the sponsor of Lakme Fashion Week Spring Summer 2010 where the latest trends in style and design make their debut. The much awaited event celebrating its 10 th year, which attracts not only the fashion conscious but also the glitterati from bollywood and the social circuit, will feature the New Škoda Laura 10/10 as the 'Official Car' of this season.
Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Thomas Kuehl, Board Member, Sales & Marketing, SkodaAuto India said, "We are glad to announce our partnership with the Lakme Fashion Week for the third consecutive season as it presents us with an ideal platform to showcase our avant-garde automotive designs flanking the best from the fashion world. The style, sophistication and exemplary design of the New Laura Perfect 10 is without doubt a fitting model to adorn the fashion world."
The Skoda Laura is recognized for its new engine technology, excellent safety and comfort features and good performance. Perfect handling, directional stability and enhanced braking ability have always been the hallmark of every Skoda automobile and are mirrored in the new Laura as well. Soaring high on the design, safety, security, comfort, and convenience aspects, The New Laura accelerates on the same track assuring the customers a perfect 10/10 driving experience.
[Via: cartradeindia]
BMW 7 Series Petrol in India by Year End
BMW India is planning to launch the petrol version of its high-end 7-series by the end of 2009. The cost and other details of the petrol version are still not known. But the car is expected to be priced less than its diesel variant that has been already launched in India, which is priced at Rs 93 lakh, excluding other taxes. Like many other models of BMW, the 7 series petrol is also expected to be imported as a CBU.
The company has more expansion plans in India. BMW has announced the launch of its two-seater roadster, Z4, in October on the eve of Diwali, which will be priced between Rs 50 and 60 lakh. Another model from the manufacturer, details of which are not available, will be unveiled at the 2010 Auto Expo that will be held in January. The company is also planning to increase the capacity of its plant.
"If the market grows, we are ready to ramp up production and will consider further investment. At present, our capacity is sufficient to meet the demand till next year. As the trend indicates, we will be able to sell 3,000 units of 3-Series and 5-Series cars in 2010. After that we will have to consider capacity expansion," said Peter Kronschnabl, President of BMW India.
[Via: carazoo]
Special Edition C-Class Launched
Mercedes-Benz India, the German luxury carmaker, has launched its special edition C-Class model in the country. "The C-Class has been the star of young achievers and dynamic individuals whose lifestyles are a celebration of aspiration, ambition and drive," said Wilfried Aulbur, company's Managing Director and CEO.
Mercedes-Benz will produce only 60 limited edition C-Class models in order to maintain its exclusivity. The company will be launching both the petrol as well as the diesel version of the model and the special edition C-Class model will be priced between Rs 28.46 lakh and Rs 31.30 lakh.
Mercedes-Benz was once the largest luxury car manufacturer of the country now it has been pushed behind by BMW. The company has tough competition from many other luxury car manufacturers in the country too, but it is able to sustain its position among the top three luxury car manufacturers of the country and is trying to reach out to the top position it had once adorned. The company its business in the country and had announced plans to invest Rs 150 crore in network expansion in the country earlier this week.
[Via: carazoo]
Hyundai Equus launched in China
Hyundai has launched its top-of-the-line luxury sedan - Equus - in China, where it's priced between 677,000-910,000 Yuan (Rs 48.13-64.70 lakh). A Hyundai that costs the equivalent of Rs 65 lakh?! Yes indeed, the Equus is Hyundai's intended competitor to the likes of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series, so the price shouldn't come as a surprise…
The Equus, which is also due to be launched in the US by mid-2010, comes with a choice of 4.6-litre V8 and 3.8-litre V6 engines. The Hyundai luxo-barge was launched in South Korea in March this year and has been well received in its domestic market. The Korean company is hoping its luxury car will do equally well elsewhere in Asia and in the US. In India, however, Hyundai's bigger cars simply haven't worked and the Equus isn't likely to be launched here in the foreseeable future.
[Via: indiaautomotive]
Honda Civic Si Launched in the UK
Japanese manufacturer Honda today launched in the UK a new version of the Civic that comprises a series of sporty upgrades over the stock models. Codenamed Si, the new Civic is only available for the five-door version of the car but can be ordered with any of the available engine configurations.
According to autocar.co.uk, highlights of the new Civic Si include color-coded bumpers, front foglights, a Type R-style mesh grille, dark chrome door handles and fuel cap. Additionally, there are also a number of features available depending on the engine configuration you choose.
For example, the 16-inch graphite-colored alloy wheels are only available for the 1.4-liter option while the 17-inch dark rims come with 1.8-liter petrol and 2.2-liter diesel versions. However, all versions get half-leather upholster and iPod connectivity, the aforementioned source wrote.
As for pricing, the Si badge isn't too expensive when compared to the standard models. All version cost only 850 pounds (approximately 1,000 euros) over the base price of the stock models. The Si version is expected to go on sale later this year.
The five-door Honda Civic is offered in a choice of three engines, as it follows: 1.4i, 1.8i and 2.2 i-CDT. Both the 1.8i and the 2.2 i-CDT have the same output, 140 horsepower respectively, but the gasoline version pushes the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds and helps it achieve a maximum speed of 127.4 mph (205 km/h). As for fuel consumption, the gasoline unit burns 8.2 liters of gasoline every 100 km (28.7 mpg) in city conditions.
[Via: autoevolution]
Skoda To Launch Laura RS
After the successful launch of the new Skoda Laura and Skoda Superb, Skoda India is readying the launch of the new Laura RS. The RS will possibly be available in two variants - 2.0L TSI petrol with 200PS and 2.0L TDI diesel with 170PS. The Laura RS interior and exterior will be slightly different from the regular Laura, with the emphasis on sporty design. With lower drag coefficient, better aerodynamics, sports suspension and a new sporty body kit, the Laura RS show matches its go.
The Laura RS will be available after the launch of the Skoda Yeti SUV. The Skoda Yeti is scheduled to be launched by the end of this year. Skoda will soon be showcassing the RS in cities such as Mumbai and Delhi to gauge customer response. If the Octavia RS is anything to go by, than the Skoda Laura RS will be an absoulte hoot to drive.
[Via: motorbeam]
Ford Launches Ikon ikool
Ford India has taken a step further with the launch of all new Ikon iKool. The iKool is a feature-rich variant with a blend of advanced hi-tech features, sophisticated design and unmatched drive performance that customers would love to flaunt.
The iKool comes loaded, the exterior features new iKool badging, chrome deck lid appliqué, Black BSPM and spoiler that define the exterior with crisp, sculpted lines and a confident stance for an overall stylish look.
The highlight of the interior is the iPod compatible Mp3 audio system which, along with the remote keyless entry anti-theft system and matching seat covers enhances the comfort and safety.
New Features Of Ford Ikon iKool:
1) iPod compatible Mp3 audio system
2) New iKool badging
3) Deck lid appliqué
4) Boot Spoiler
5) Remote keyless entry
6) Anti-theft system
7) Matching seat covers
Ford Ikon had recently proved to be the amongst the most reliable sedan on Indian roads with the recently concluded epic 52 day 'Ikon Cross Country Drive,' a drive covering over 20,000 kms passing through diverse terrains deriving an exceptional fuel economy of 28.54 kmpl (under real world conditions) and a low running cost of Rs.1.39 per km.
New Ikon iKool is available at Ford dealerships across India at an aggressive price of Rs. 4.82 lakhs (petrol) and Rs. 5.42 lakhs (diesel). These prices are ex-showroom New Delhi. Both the engines remain the same. Ford Ikon comes with a 2 year / 1, 00,000 kilometers warranty and an option to purchase 'Extended Warranty' that covers the car against all electrical and mechanical failures for an additional period.