Here are 5 more such everyday cars that will stop traffic if they go topless.

Renault Kwid

The Kwid has become a hot selling product for Renault in India. The car has been gaining popularity with each passing month. Now that the car has already got the 1.0-litre and AMT version in India, the topless version of the car does not look like a bad idea at all. The rendering is based on the Kwid racer concept and the bits like dual tone grille and the native SUV-ish looks of the Kwid make it a hot looking convertible.

Volkswagen Polo

The Polo is an iconic car and has a timeless design. Volkswagen has been the carrying the same design for the Polo since a very long time and none of the customers seem to have become bored of it. The open top version of the Volkswagen Polo takes it to next level altogether. The car looks simple yet very attractive in the open top version. The Polo now has many variants in India, like the GT and GTI, and we would not mind an open top version now, would we?

Chevrolet Cruze

The diesel rocket is not a hot selling product in the market, mainly because of less space it offers and the Chevrolet badge it comes with. The top down version of the Cruze looks like something that everyone will look forward to. The Cruze cabriolet in two door, two seat avatar looks like a product that everyone will run after.

Mahindra XUV 500

The best seller from the D-segment receives mixed reaction from the market when it comes to the looks. Nonetheless, the XUV’s butch looks makes it own the road any day. This convertible based on the XUV is a unique one. The two-seater, two-door convertible sure will turn a number of heads when on road. Mahindra recently showcased the XUV Aero during the Auto Expo early this year, we should just sit tight and trust in Mahindra’s design team.

Skoda Yeti

The Yeti is a very potent SUV. There’s an array of equipment to help the car go through any situation. The only downside of the Yeti is its looks. The open top version of the Yeti solves this very problem. The open top version of the car gets roll-over cage to save the occupants if the car overturns. The two-seater, four-seater version of the car will surely attract a lot of buyers if it becomes a reality.

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The Indian weather really does not permit the use of convertible cars throughout the year. With the winters slowly gripping the parts of country, the weather has really become more considerate towards open roof driving. We bring you 10 convertibles based on the everyday cars that look hot enough to cause a traffic jam. Here’s hoping that manufacturers bring in affordable, convertible versions of these cars to India some day.

Maruti Swift

The Swift is one of the most popular cars from Maruti, and sure has good looks. Even though the car is bit old now, the Swift has these curves that makes it unique to the segment. Here we see the Swift going top-less and it is nothing less than mesmerising. This cabriolet hatchback will fulfil many dreams if it becomes a reality.

Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai recently graduated from the Fluidic design language to the next level and their cars now look brilliant. One fine example is the new Elantra that has been recently launched in India. The Elantra without the roof looks a beautiful mashup between sporty and elegance. The body gets two flowing horizontal lines across the doors and makes the Elantra cabriolet a desirable car.

Honda Accord

The Honda Accord has entered in its sixth generation and was recently launched in India. The Accord has shed its classy looks for sporty, and modern exteriors now. Accord is made to chauffeur businessmen around comfortably around the town but what if we say that it has a magnetic effect when its roof is chopped? Don’t believe us? Check this out!

Skoda Octavia

There is no doubt in the fact that the Skoda Octavia is a hot looking sedan. The busy design lines on the bonnet and the powerful shoulder line on the sedan makes it a perfect car for open roof design. The renderer has smartly changed the colours of the A-Pillars making the whole package even better.

Chevrolet Beat

The funky looking hatchback from Chevrolet sure has good looking characteristics. The Beat is small little car with strong body design. With the absence of the roof, the Beat looks way better than the hard top version. The two-door open top Beat will get a lot of attention if it becomes a reality in the future. For now, let’s just drool at this rendering!

Continued Below: Everyday cars that’ll stop traffic if they go topless

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A case of reckless driving has surfaced from Chandigarh where a Toyota Fortuner and a Range Rover Sport engaged in a race. The Range Rover was involved in an accident and was found resting on its side. The high-speed run resulted in the death of a biker.

What exactly happened?

The accident took place in Sector 49, Chandigarh on Thursday night. Eyewitnesses claim that the Range Rover Sport was driving at a high-speed towards Mohali while racing with a Toyota Fortuner. The Range Rover lost its control and hit a Maruti Alto on the way.

The Maruti Alto overturned after the impact and the SUV hit a pole on the divider. The high-speed of the vehicle caused it to jump the divider and hit a motorcycle coming from Mohali. According to the cops, the Range Rover dragged the biker for about 100 meters before stopping against a tree. The vehicle had overturned multiple times before coming to a stop. The motorcyclist was a native of Kotkapura in Punjab but worked in Mohali and was returning from his work in a call centre when the accident took place.

The driver of the Range Rover has been identified as Chamkaur Singh Virk, 29, a son of the transporter, Bant Singh from Ludhiana. The miscreant fled the spot after his friends in Toyota Fortuner helped him to come out of the vehicle after breaking the sunroof of the mangled SUV.

A case has been registered on the complaint of Alto driver against Chamkaur and was arrested under the Section 304 (A) (causing death by negligence) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in a bailable offence. After a few hours of his arrest, he was let off on bail. He was also booked under Sections 279 (rash driving) and 337 (causing hurt by an act endangering the life or personal safety of others) but all the sections are bailable offences.

The biker, Aman Raswanta was rushed to a Government Medical College and Hospital in Sector 32 where the doctors referred him to the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research. He was declared brought dead. He was wearing a helmet but it couldn’t save him from the impact. The Alto driver also received injuries but he is in a stable condition and is out of danger.

Jaswinder Kaur, Inspector, Sector 49 Police station said,

“We have arrested Chamkaur, and are trying to trace the occupants of the Fortuner, who helped him flee the scene after breaking the SUV’s sunroof. Inspection of Chamkaur’s vehicle revealed a broken sunroof, though the vehicle landed on its side, consolidating the injured eyewitness’s account of Chamkaur’s friends having helped him flee,”

Police have said that blood and urine samples have been sent for traces of alcohol.

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How the legendary RX100 was born, evolved, almost died.., and is today reborn in RX clubs!

The Yamaha RX100 is a legend. This bike single handed-ly changed the way India commuted, and set a benchmark for two stroke bikes, for a couple of decades to come. Today, let’s take a look at how the RX100 has evolved over the years, and how some of its fans are keeping the nostalgia alive, and kicking.

How did the RX happen?

The RX100 was easily the single most influential motorcycle of the 1980s. Even Yamaha couldn’t have anticipated the bike’s massive success. It was actually born a radical. When Yamaha’s RD350 failed spectacularly, the Japanese motorcycle giant went back to the drawing board.

Yamaha saw TVS-Suzuki succeeding with the AX100, and sought to outdo the former. The RX100 was born. Back then, the 98 cc-11 Bhp-95 Kg bike was much faster than the other two stroke bikes around. It was reliable and affordable, too. Soon, a cult developed around the RX100, which remains strong to this day.

The RX100’s production run spanned between November 1985 and March 1996, and until the RX-G replaced it, the bike was one of India’s best selling two stroke machines, ever. The bike was actively raced, rallied and motocrossed. And a bunch of tuners worked their magic on it to make it go faster, and faster.

After the RX100, what?

In the mid-1990s, emission norms started getting stricter and four stroke bikes, led by the Hero Honda CD100 and Splendor started dominating sales charts as the demand for better fuel efficiency increased. Two strokes were on the wane. Slow to change, Yamaha gave the RX range a big capacity boost. Say, hello to the RX-G.

Yamaha replaced the 98.2 cc two stroke engine of the RX100 with a 132 cc unit. Power went up from 11 to 11.8 Bhp, but torque dropped from 10.4 Nm to 10 Nm despite the capacity increase. Yes, strict emission norms took their toll, and the RX-G never really did well.

Time then, for the RX135

By now, two strokes were getting obliterated by four strokes but Yamaha wasn’t giving up yet. The company revamped the RX-G’s ignition system, and launched the RX-135, a bike that had the same 132 cc engine, but added power and torque of about 12 Bhp-12.25 Nm. The RX135 did enjoy some success but could never really become a rage like the RX100.

From commuter to sporty

To tackle the four stroke onslaught, Yamaha came up with another variation of the RX series, the RX-Z. One of the most radical looking two stroke bikes ever built in India, the RX-Z was a sensation that every college going kid in the 1990s drooled over.

And the emissions get even more tighter

At the turn of the millennium, emission norms got even tighter, and Yamaha responded by adding a catalytic converter and a five speed gearbox to the RX135 and RX-Z models. They featured a nice power boost – 14 Bhp from 12 Bhp, while torque got a minor boost 12.5 Nm from 12.25 Nm.

Both bikes were eagerly lapped up by two stroke fans but most of the market preferred the more fuel efficient four stroke commuters. The RX135 and RX-Z stuck on until 2001. After this, Yamaha continued to sell the RX-135 4 speed, equipped with a catalytic converter, until 2003, before it was culled.

Now what?

The RX range of motorcycles aren’t dead. In fact, scores of RX100s and RX135s can still be seen on Indian roads but their numbers are rapidly declining. While a bunch of enthusiasts continue to lovingly look after these two stroke legends, the Indian market is now completely dominated by four strokes.

Yes, you can’t buy a single new two stroke bike in India today. And that’s almost the case globally. Two strokes are dead, except in ships and trains. Coming back to RXs, a lot of modified examples are surfacing. Here are a few such examples.

The rise of the RX clubs

As two strokes went out of production, nostalgia around them soared, and cults got resurrected. The RX series, easily among the most popular two strokers India has seen, now has a fair share of clubs in almost every corner of the country. These clubs regularly organize meets, rides and even help members procure hard-to-source spares.

Here are a few links to some of the popular RX clubs of the country,

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6

How much does a used RX cost?

This varies. Bikes can be picked up from the scrapyard for as little as Rs. 5,000. A well restored example of the RX100 will cost about Rs. 40,000 upwards. RX135-5 speeds and RX-Z 5 Speeds are quite expensive in South India while little demand exists in North India, where they can be found for much cheaper. All in all, the cost of the bikes vary wildly with region and condition.

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Adventure driving is fast catching up in India and an increasing number of car owners are now venturing out in their SUVs and 4×4 vehicles to explore the beauty of this country. Even manufacturers are upping the game by providing lifestyle products – case in the Isuzu V-Cross. The popularity of this 4×4 pick-up has showcased the immense potential in this new upcoming category of vehicles.

And in case you do not own a V-Cross and yet want to experience its potential, head over to Gurgaon based XTLO or ‘Xtreme Travel & Lifestyle Overland’ team. They currently have a dedicated fleet of six customized V-Cross pick-ups for customer expeditions and tours.

We came across the latest video by XTLO which showcases the Isuzu V-Cross being driven in its natural environment. As seen in the video below, a group of V-Cross SUVs are making their way around Rajasthan, exploring places which are otherwise not connected with roads or rural paths. This was XTLO’s Tour of Rajasthan and the pick-ups seem to be at home as the participants utilize its potential. The pick-ups are further altered to suit such tours – the ARB deluxe bull bars for example. These are compliant with all safety ratings and are one of very few accessories in the world to offer full SRS protection. This means in the event of a collision they will still allow the airbags to deploy.

The V-Cross is easily able to adapt to quick changing terrains – from climbing soft sand dunes to pushing it through the dry vasts of Sambhar lake flats, we love the ending bit where the pick-ups climb the rocky hill and give a bird’s eye view of the surroundings. The torquey engine along with 4H / 4L modes certainly comes in handy during such drives.

The Isuzu V-Cross is India’s most capable pick-up truck. It faces competition fom the Mahindra Scorpio Getaway and the Tata Xenon. However, it is the most comfortable and feature loaded of the lot. Isuzu gave the V-Cross a mild face-lift few months back and the vehicle now comes in two versions with prices starting at Rs 14.31 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi. The V-Cross continues to be powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine that puts out 134 bhp of power and 320 Nm of torque. 4×4 with shift on the fly is standard in both the versions.

You can head over to XTLO’s website to know more about their expeditions. The company has a fleet of six customized Isuzu V-Cross pick-ups and these are available for a self-drive experience as per the schedule on the website. A big shout to Demotic Media for the superb video.

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Tata Motors H5X SUV 7 seat version will launch in 2020

Tata Motors will launch the 5-seat version of the H5X SUV early next year as an upscale competitor to the Hyundai Creta. The SUV will be based on the Land Rover LS550 platform, with sufficient localization to keep prices under a check. What Tata has also revealed is that the platform will host another SUV, which is larger than the H5X, and which will have 7 seats compared to the H5X’s 5. Here is a speculative render that shows what the 7 seat Tata SUV could look like.

The new SUV will be launched at least a year after the launch of the H5X. It will also have more power and torque on tap despite using the same engine as the H5X. On the 7 seat SUV, the Fiat-sourced 2-liter, Multijet turbocharged diesel engine will make 170 Bhp-350 Nm. This will be considerably more than the 140 Bhp-320 Nm of the 5-seater H5X. However, gearboxes are expected to be the same – a 6-speed manual and a 9-speed torque converter automatic.

Like the H5X, the new 7-seat SUV is expected to be offered with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive layouts. It will be Tata Motors’ most expensive SUV but with a base price lower than the Rs. 20 lakh mark. Tata Motors loves to play the value card on all its vehicles and the 7-seat SUV is expected to be no different in this aspect. Interiors and many features of the new SUV are likely to be shared with the H5X. This parts sharing will give Tata Motors volumes of scale, and allow it to price the new 7-seat SUV competitively. Whether the new 7 seat SUV will replace the Safari Storme is something we have to wait and watch for. For now, it appears that the new SUV is an ideal replacement for the Safari Storme, which will be 8 years old in 2020, and ripe for a full model change.

Rendering Source: Indian Autos Blog

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With 100 BHP or more, these cars may not sell in high numbers, but are an enthusiast’s delight.

The family of 100 Bhp hatchbacks was rather small a few years back. With improved roads and higher buying power, more and more hatchbacks now offer higher power output and are more enthusiast-focused. Here are all the hatchbacks in India that get 100 Bhp or more powerful engines in India.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS is the first hot hatchback from the brand in India. the car is powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine that generates a maximum of 101 Bhp and 150 Nm. The lightweight of 950 kg makes the Baleno RS a hoot to drive around. Maruti has even tuned the suspension of the vehicle, which has made it a much better handling vehicle than the regular model.

Ford Figo diesel

Ford has always been known for making driving enthusiast-centric cars. The Figo is another good example of the same. Ford launched the S version of the regular Figo last year that gets improved suspension and larger 15-inch wheels that improve the handling characteristics of the vehicle.

The diesel engine of the Figo is powered by a 1.5-litre engine that produces a maximum power of 99 Bhp – 215 Nm. It is one of the quickest diesel hatchbacks in the country and can do 0-100 km/h in 10.55 seconds. The Figo S diesel is only available with a 5-speed manual transmission. The same engine is available with the regular Figo too.

Abarth Punto

The Abarth Punto is the most powerful hatchback on sale under Rs. 10 lakhs in the Indian market. It is a hatchback that has been tuned for pure performance. The hatchback is powered by a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine that generates a maximum of 145 Bhp and 212 Nm. It gets a 5-speed transmission. Fiat vehicles are always known for their driving capabilities. The Abarth Punto gets stiffer suspension and gets disc brakes on all the four wheels. The car also gets lowered than the regular model to minimize the body roll.

Volkswagen Polo GT TSI

The Polo GT TSI was the first vehicle in the segment to introduce a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. It was also one of the first hot hatchbacks in India. It is quite a popular car among the enthusiasts. Volkswagen launched the GT TSI with a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine that attracted many more enthusiasts. The engine produces a maximum of 103 Bhp – 175 Nm. The power is delivered to the front wheels through the 7-speed DSG dual clutch transmission.

Volkswagen Polo GT TDI

After the launch of the GT TSI, Volkswagen launched the diesel version of the hot hatchback.  The GT TDI was one of the first affordable diesel hot hatchbacks in the Indian market. The car is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine that generates a maximum of 103 Bhp – 205 Nm. It only gets a manual transmission option, unlike its petrol sibling that gets a 7-speed DSG transmission.

Honda Jazz

The made a comeback to the Indian market and now offers a diesel engine too. The diesel engine is very powerful and is at least 2 seconds quicker than the petrol variant.  The Honda Jazz is powered by a 1.5-litre iDTEC diesel engine that produces a maximum of 98 Bhp and 200 Nm. The Jazz diesel is only available with a manual transmission. The quick Jazz also offers roomy interiors and a slew of features that makes it quite practical.

Fiat Abarth Urban Cross

The Fiat Urban Cross is the latest Abarth product to be launched in India. The Urban Cross is based on the Fiat Punto but gets higher ground clearance and body cladding. The power comes from the same 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine that that produces 138 Bhp and 210 Nm.

Fiat Abarth Avventura

The Avventura is another vehicle based on the Fiat Punto. Like the Urban Cross, it gets better ground clearance and SUV-ish looks. The car is powered by the same 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine that produces a maximum of 138 Bhp and 210 Nm.

Tata Tiago JTP (upcoming)

Tata earlier confirmed that they are working on a hot version of the Tiago instead of the Bolt. The Tiago JTP was finally showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo. It gets smoked headlamps, bonnet scoops, body kit and rear diffuser. Tata has also painted the ORVMs in a contrasting red colour and the roof in black colour to add a sporty look. Engine-wise, the car will be powered by the same 1.2-litre REVOTRON turbo-petrol engine that powers the Nexon. It generates similar 108 Bhp and 150 Nm in the Tiago JTP

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What do owners want from their cars? While most car buyers prefer parameters like fuel economy, cabin space or long term reliability, there is a small, but evolving group of buyers that is looking at cars that are enjoyable to drive. And by the term ‘enjoyable’, I am not referring to performance alone. I am talking about cars that put a smile on your face, are fuss free and easy to drive and keep you relaxed no matter what mood you are in – such blissful cars are far and few but here is our filtered list across various segments.

Rs 4-6 lakh hatchbacks

Model: Tata Tiago
Why: Rich interiors, balanced ride, easy on the pocket, automatic option

Surprised? We start our list with the little Tiago, which is now Tata Motors’ largest selling car. Not only is it priced right, the Tiago offers more bang for your buck that other rivals. It looks good, feels from a segment above and has one of the most balanced suspension set-ups out there. You can now pick from an automatic version as well. Tata has ticked all the right boxes and the little Tiago even kept me happy during my 1,400km coastal trip down South last year.

Rs 7-9 lakh hatchbacks

Model: Maruti Baleno RS
Why: Effortless performance, peace of mind, super spacious

You will be surprised with the way this hatchback builds up speeds on city roads without even trying. The reason for this is the turbo-charged petrol engine putting out 150 Nm of torque from just 1700 rpm. And then the super slick short-shift gearbox which makes down-shifting a hoot. When you are not in the mood to go fast, the Baleno’s excellent ride quality takes over and extremely spacious cabin can handle your load of friends on a weekend drive.

Rs 10-12 lakh sedans

Model: Hyundai Verna
Why: Performance packed, now rides better, feature list

The new Verna turns heads. Period. It looks like a scaled down Elantra and I would buy one in red. The Verna continues to offer segment best performance thanks to the 128 bhp 1.6-litre diesel engine and with the latest version, Hyundai has retuned the mapping to provide extra oomph at lower engine revs. And then the quality of interiors – keeps impressing us always. Want to be pampered? The sun-roof and ventilated seats will do just that!

Rs 12-15 lakh SUVs

Model: Hyundai Creta

Why: Segment best cabin, still looks smart, variants on offer

With 14 different versions or trim levels on offer, the Hyundai Creta appeals to a wide segment of buyers. This means even if you are on a budget, you can still enjoy this car as an owner. It looks smart even after several years of launch, has the lowest NVH (noise, vibration, hand harshness) levels in the segment and drives more like a big sedan than a SUV. The 1.6 auto also makes this an effortless car, err, SUV to drive. Our pick in this price band.

Rs 14-18 lakh MPVs

Model: Toyota Innova Crysta
Why: Unbeatable ride quality, unbeatable reliability

Yes, the Innova Crysta is an  MPV to own but once you do, there will be no looking back. This Toyota will make you a brand loyalist for reasons like best in class ride quality, segment best re-sale value and will be a reliable work horse for decades. The new Crysta is also feature packed including leather interiors and special Touring edition. It doesn’t matter if you are behind the wheel or at the back, the Toyota Innova remains the best 7-seater family MPV out there.

Rs 25-30 lakh SUVs

Model: Ford Endeavour
Why: Big size but easy drive, comfort, equipment levels

No, it isn’t the Toyota Fortuner that is our pick in this price band. The mighty Ford Endeavour does not offer the Fortuner’s in-your-face design but it excels in everything else. Don’t be intimidated by the sheer size as the Endeavour is easy to drive, very comfortable and pampers you with a feature list that puts the Fortuner in the back seat. It is also cheaper to maintain in terms of service costs, something that will keep you smiling and relaxed for years.

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Now that we are well into the last month of the current financial year, many car manufacturers in India have started offering attractive discounts and offers on almost all of their products. This is being done in order to get rid of the old inventory before the advent of the next fiscal. We have already told you about the discounts available on cars by Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra, Honda, and Renault-Datsun. In this post, here, we have come up with all the details on Tata Cars and SUVs with BIG March discounts. We, at Cartoq, feel that this is actually a very good time to get yourself your favorite Tata car. We say this as one might also benefit from some discounts at the dealer-level along with all the official offers we have listed out below.

Tata Tiago

The smallest car in the company’s product portfolio, the Tiago, is available with free first-year insurance on all Diesel variants. Also, one can expect to benefit from corporate discounts of up to Rs 5,000 on all variants of the Tiago. We have always felt that the Tiago is a very well-priced product. These discount-offers further make the deal sweeter.

Tata Tigor

The Tiago-based compact sedan is also available with free first-year insurance. This freebie is available on both petrol and Diesel models. Other than this, one can expect a corporate bonus of up to Rs 5,000.

Tata Bolt

The slow-selling Bolt B2-segment hatchback is available with offers worth Rs 50,000. You get a straight cash discount of Rs 35,000. Furthermore, there’s an exchange bonus of Rs 15,000 in case you sell your existing car to the authorized Tata dealer. The Bolt is a fairly feature-laden and a spacious offering that has been doing rather poorly on the sales charts. No surprise, then, that it’s available with such lucrative offers. That said, the Bolt is a capable car and these offers make it an even better buy.

Tata Zest

The Zest is another Tata car that hasn’t really been setting sales charts on fire. Hence, even the Zest is available with decent discounts and offers. You get a free first-year insurance. Moreover, there’s an exchange bonus of Rs 15,000 in case you sell your car to the authorized Tata dealership. Akin to the Bolt, the Zest is a capable car that becomes an even better buy due to these discount offers.

Tata Safari Storme

The fast-aging Safari Storme is on sale with an exchange bonus of Rs 15,000 and free first-year insurance. Based on the Aria’s platform, the latest iteration of Safari SUV is a pretty capable product that offers a good ride quality and a true-blue SUV image with that butch design.

Tata Hexa

The Tata Hexa has to be the most comfortable and even the most feature-laden Tata product we’ve seen so far. The flagship model from Tata Motors is currently available with free first-year insurance. The Hexa is already a very well-priced offering. The free insurance offer further sweetens up the deal.

Other than the offers mentioned above, there are very good chances that a buyer can also benefit from more discounts and offers by haggling at the authorized Tata Motors dealership. We think that the dealer is likely to end up offering some additional benefits in a bid to quickly clear the inventory.

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Discounts on Maruti Cars and SUVs in March 2018

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Mahindra SUVs with BIG March discounts: Bolero to XUV500

Honda cars & SUVs with BIG March discounts: Honda City to CR-V

Renault-Nissan cars & SUVs with BIG March discounts: Kwid to Duster

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Land Rover will launch one of the most desirable SUVs in the world – the Range Rover Evoque Convertible. The convertible SUV will be officially launched on 27th March 2018 and it will be first-ever such SUV to make way for India. The car was first showcased at the 2015 Los Angeles motor show and was launched in the international markets subsequently.

The drop-top Evoque shares the underpinnings with the regular Range Rover Evoque. However, due to the foldable roof, the monocoque chassis has been reinforced to add more strength to the vehicle. The door panels have been reinforced too. A car without a roof needs a stronger body. It is a two-door version of the Evoque but there are seats for four occupants.

The roof is made up of fabric and is electrically operated. At speed up to 48 km/h, the roof can be operated and it takes about 20 seconds to completely fold or unfold the roof. Land Rover claims that the roof uses a special acoustic inner lining that reduces the road noise and enhances the cabin insulation. Fabric roofs tend to be less effective than the metallic ones. Land Rover has also installed a wind deflector on the windscreen that reduces the wind noise efficiently when the roof is open.

The Indian version of the Evoque convertible will be powered by JLR’s latest 2.0-litre Ingenium petrol engine that is also available with Range Rover Velar. The four-cylinder unit produces a maximum power of 240 Bhp and 340 Nm of peak torque. It gets a 9-speed automatic transmission with the full-time four-wheel drive system. The SUV is quite quick and can do 0-100 km/h in just 8.1 seconds while the top speed is limited to 217 km/h.

In India, only the top-end, fully loaded version will be available. the HSE Dynamic variant gets features like adaptive LED headlamps, Windsor leather seats, navigation, ambient lighting,10-inch infotainment screen with voice recognition is available. The car also gets power fold, heated door mirrors, memory seats with mirrors, approach and puddle lamps, rain sensing windscreen wipers, keyless entry, surround sound system, 12-way electric front seats memory and more. To keep the occupants safe, there is also a pop-up roll bar that deploys when the car senses roll-over. This roll-bar will save the occupants in case of turn-overs by giving them extra space between the road and the vehicle.

The price will be officially announced on March 28th but the price is expected to be around Rs. 85 lakh, ex-showroom.

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DC Designs is quite popular for their head-turning designs on the regular cars. Most of the people have mixed comments about the DC Design cars. The mod house has worked on the different genre of vehicles including hatchbacks, sedans and SUVs. We bring you the popular sedan-based mod jobs that they have done.

Skoda Superb

The Skoda Superb notchback is one of the most beautiful cars on the Indian roads. Here is a DC-fied example of the Superb that does not resemble the stock car at all. It gets a complete body kit that makes it bulgy. The headlamps are inspired by the Cadillac ATS. The rear has been modified to resemble a coupe-like design now. The car also loses two doors and is now adorned with a striking red colour that grabs a lot of attention.

Honda City

The Honda City design philosophy is all about being subtle and classy. However, this body kit from DC completely changes its character. The car gets modified bumper, a body moulding with red plastic grille and rear diffuser. There is also a faux scoop on the bonnet. The only stock part in the vehicle are the alloy wheels.

Rolls Royce Silver Spirit III

DC Designs has even worked on a Rolls Royce. This car from the yesteryears has been given a modern look. The car now gets new body panels and Lamborghini-styled doors. The rear gets a coupe styling making this Rolls Royce quite unique.

Hyundai Elantra

This is an older generation Elantra that has been modified by the people at DC to make it more aggressive. The car gets a combination of matte grey wrap job with red highlights. It also gets a new front grille and a rear bumper finished in red colour. The modified Elantra now rides on a set of new alloy wheels that look quite good. The interiors have been modified too.

Honda Accord

The older generation Honda Accord has always been linked to class. The good-looking sedan was termed as a gentlemen’s car in its time. DC transformed the car into a low slung sports car with scissor doors! That’s not all. There are fake side air vents as well. At the rear, the car gets a huge spoiler. The flat rear gets the signature exhaust system of DC that comes out of the body of the car.

Ford Ikon

The Ford Ikon gets a timeless design with a mix of flowing body lines and sharp creases. This Ikon has been converted to a two-seater convertible sports car by DC. Known as the Ikoncept, the car gets bright yellow paint scheme that makes it very noticeable. It also retains the original Ford logo.

Mitsubishi Lancer

This Mitsubishi Lancer based modification job was done in 2003. Known as the Gaia, it takes a lot of inspiration from the Bugatti and Bentley of its time. The final form of the vehicle gets 22-inch wheels and a short and sharp window line that gives it a sporty and low slung appearance. The interiors have been reworked with leather.

Hindustan Ambassador

DC pulled off the covers from India’s iconic Ambassador based work called the Amberoid in 2008. The model was a mix of modernity in the shape of classic Ambassador. The sedan was powered by a V12 engine and it had space only for three occupants. The car also had gull-wing doors and ambient lighting in those days.

Daewoo Cielo

The mod job completely transforms the Cielo to a crossover-ish vehicle that DC has named as the Vampire. The Vampire looks wicked and is inspired by the Plymouth Prowler and the Corvette styled tail lamps and the sides. It also gets exposed front wheels to add a brutish look.

Maruti Suzuki Esteem

The Maruti Suzuki Esteem looks very proportionate and classy in its stock form. The peeps at DC Design have converted the good-looking sedan into a two-door convertible, which is now known as DC Arka. It now has no resemblance to the Maruti Suzuki Esteem and looks very different.

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Hybrid cars from Maruti Suzuki and Honda are 2-4 years away from launch

Both Maruti and Honda are readying full-hybrid cars for the Indian market. The launch of these cars is at least 2-4 years away at the moment. The new petrol-hybrid cars from Maruti and Honda will be sold at diesel car prices, which means that they will have heavy amounts of localization in both the electric motor and batteries required to run them. The shift to hybrid is due to tighter fuel efficiency standards, which come into place in 2022. Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) will be 113 grams of CO2 per kilometer from 2022, which means that both companies will have to hit the hybrid button to achieve this stringent target. The present CAFE target is a much more relaxed 138 grams of CO2/km.

Maruti’s head of engineering, CV Raman said this,”What we are looking at doing is improving our internal combustion engines by hybridizing them.” Echoing his sentiments, Yoichiro Yeno, the MD of Honda Cars India, said,”It would be essential to launch hybrid vehicles to meet norms. Some components may have to be imported in the beginning, but we want to maximise the locally made parts.”

Maruti is expected to benefit from synergies that the Suzuki-Toyota partnership in India will create. Denso, a car parts maker owned by Toyota, will build lithium-ion batteries in India, in collaboration with Suzuki. This is expected to result in hybrids becoming a lot cheaper for Maruti. Other components needed for the hybrid system will also be suitably localized to make the petrol-hybrid cars as cheap as diesel-powered cars. This could see hybrids becoming vastly accepted by buyers in India.

Honda will also pursue a highly localized petrol-hybrid car policy for the Indian market for the future. However, the Japanese carmaker may take a different approach in terms of how the hybrid car drives. Honda could use the Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) or range extender system where it uses the petrol engine to either run the electric generator to power the batteries or as a direct source of propulsion for the wheels. More details on this approach will be known closer to the launch of the Honda petrol-hybrid cars.

News Source: Autocar

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Royal Enfield is working on two new platforms to meet the upcoming Bharat Stage 6 emission norms. One platform will involve the unit construction engine that is used by the Bullet, Classic and Thunderbird range of motorcycles while the other will involve the LS410 engine, which is currently being used only by the Himalayan on-off road motorcycle. All these motorcycles will get upgraded engines that meet BS6 emission norms, and along the way, Royal Enfield is also likely to add better features. LED lighting, ABS, and better cycle parts are likely to be offered on the BS6 ready versions of the Bullet, Classic, Thunderbird, and Himalayan.

It may be noted that Royal Enfield already offers ABS on the motorcycles it sells in Europe, which includes the Classic and Himalayan. In India, all 125cc+ motorcycles will have to offer ABS as standard from April 2018. This is a government order that every two-wheeler maker in India has to comply with. Naturally, Royal Enfield’s Indian range will also have ABS soon. The first ABS-equipped motorcycles from the Indian retro-bike brand will be the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 models. These bikes will also get fuel injection as standard, another key feature that even 350cc UCE Royal Enfields are expected to receive for BS6 compliance.

The Himalayan already gets fuel-injection, and the same is the case with Royal Enfield’s UCE500 engine that is available on the Bullet 500, Classic 500 and Thunderbird 500 models. The only other motorcycles that need fuel injection to meet tighter emissions are the Royal Enfields that use the 350cc engine. This is crucial as most motorcycles that Royal Enfield sells in India – its biggest market in the world – are powered by the 350cc UCE. So, fuel injection is another big change that’ll soon come all of Royal Enfield’s 350cc motorcycles. Prices are likely to increase due to the addition of ABS and fuel injection.

News Source: Autocar India

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The lifestyle pick-up truck culture is not as famous in India as it is in the USA. Pick-up trucks are one of the most versatile and practical forms of automobiles. The Indian market already has a few pick-up trucks like Isuzu D-Max V-Cross, Tata Xenon and Mahindra Scorpio Getaway, however, they are not widely popular. What if the common cars are launched in pick-up truck form? We don’t know how acceptable they are in the market but we do know what they will look like. Here are ten Indian cars reimagined as pick-ups.

Tata Hexa

The bold and brawny Tata Hexa looks intimidating on the road. The bold lines at the front make the Hexa quite noticeable on the road. Here is a double-cabin version of the Hexa with a pick-up trolley attached to it. Hexa misses out on the third row in this form but gains a lot of open space and definitely looks cooler.

Renault Kwid

The Renault Kwid quickly gained popularity in India due to its SUV inspired looks. The pick-up version of the Renault Kwid looks nothing less than badass. It becomes a single-cabin pick-up with a fairly large amount of flat-bed. It will surely attract the young ones who want to stay different from the crowd.

Jeep Compass

The Jeep Compass has become the best selling vehicle in the segment in India. The most affordable Jeep branded vehicle has become very popular in the market. After seeing these renders based on the Jeep Compass, we would wish to have one in our parking. Won’t you? The SUV retains its four-doors and gets a small flatbed in the rear that enhances its looks.

Ford Figo Freestyle

The Freestyle is yet to be launched but Ford has officially showcased the vehicle in India and the launch will happen soon. The crossover version of the Ford Figo looks quite masculine and the crossover version looks very natural. It even gets handles on the roof for people who wish to stand in the flatbed.

Ford EcoSport

Ford recently launched the facelifted EcoSport in India. The single large grille of the entry-level SUV with new headlamps turn a lot of heads on the roads. How many heads will the pick-up truck version of the SUV turn? Even more! It retains the four-door layout with four seats and a small rear flatbed.

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Volkswagen will launch 3 new cars in the Indian market starting from 2020. However, all these cars will be built by Skoda and not Volkswagen. The Volkswagen group is about to rejig operations in India, and as a part of that process, Skoda will take over Volkswagen’s Chakan factory near Pune. Skoda will handle the car building operations of both Skoda and Volkswagen brands from Chakan. The company will use a low-cost version of the MQB platform for the new range of cars, which will be sold under both Skoda and Volkswagen brands, possibly like the badge-engineering with Renault and Nissan.

The first new car from Volkswagen will be Hyundai Creta-challenging compact SUV. It’ll be a totally new vehicle in terms of styling and the platform it uses. Volkswagen knows that India loves SUVs and the a way to claim market share in the market is to have a sharply styled, powerful SUV offering. The Volkswagen compact SUV will be followed by two other cars, also on the same low-cost derivative of the MQB platform. One of these cars will replace the current Volkswagen Vento sedan and will have more expressive styling. The other car will be the replacement for the aging Volkswagen Polo, now a bit long-in-the-tooth, despite being excellent hatchbacks.

Volkswagen is currently stuck with rapidly aging cars and is launching refresh after refresh for the Polo, Vento, and Ameo, in an attempt to keep the models fresh. However, refreshes can do only so much for Volkswagen, which is the reason why the automaker is planning all-new models. All the new cars that Volkswagen launches in India will be ready to meet Bharat Stage 6 emission norms. This means much more low emission engines that will have turbochargers as standard, These cars will also be BVNSAP-ready, which means that they will pass the new safety norms that the Indian government has put together to ensure safer cars for buyers.

The only downer in all this? The expected launch date, sometime in 2020. Which means that for the next two and a half years, the group – and Volkswagen fans – will have to make do with refreshes of what we currently have. A good thing about that would be the drop in prices of excellent VW models in the Indian used car market.

News Source: Autocar

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The new Tata E-vision concept has to be the sleekest and the most modern concept from the Indian car manufacturer. The E-vision, which debuts at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, is likely to offer many design cues and technological inputs to future Tata cars. It’s not the first time that the company has showcased an attractive concept that has made a lot of news globally. Here is a list of 10 beautiful Tata Concepts everyone has forgotten about –

Tata Aria Roadster

Tata Motors showcased the rather cutesy Aria Roadster on its second appearance at the Geneva Motor Show. The Aria Roadster has nothing to do with the Aria MPV that went on sale in India many years later. On the contrary, it was based on the popular Indica hatchback. The Indica hatchback was later launched in the Swiss car market.

Tata Aria Coupe

In its third appearance at the Geneva Motor Show, Tata Motors came up with this stylish Indica-based coupe. Dubbed simply as the Tata Aria Coupe, this concept was based on the Tata Aria Roadster that was showcased a year earlier. The Coupe featured a carbon-fiber dash and an aluminum center console.

Tata Indiva MPV

The design of the Tata Indiva MPV concept was penned by I.D.E.A., the renowned Italian design and prototyping house. The Indiva was a spacious MPV based on the Indica platform. The highlights of the design study include a cab-forward architecture, a large greenhouse with front quarter glass, and many sleek elements like the projector headlamps and stylish wing mirrors.

Tata Indigo Advent

Yes, the Indigo Advent looks a lot like the Indigo Marina that went on sale in India. However, bits like bright paint schemes, dual-tone color theme, large multi-spoke alloy wheels, and low profile tires were restricted to the Advent concept.

Tata Cliffrider

The Tata Cliffrider was unveiled at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show as a lifestyle vehicle. Essentially, It was a dual cab pickup truck crossover that featured an Aria MPV-like face. Also, the concept came with Rolls Royce-like suicide doors. While Tata Motors did launch a Xenon dual-cab pickup many years later, it was nowhere as cool as the Cliffrider.

Tata Prima

The Tata Prima is a luxury sedan concept that was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. Of course, it never made it to production, which is sad as the car looked really good. The Prima was designed by Pininfarina, the renowned automobile design house.

Tata Megapixel

The Tata Megapixel concept is a Range Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) that was showcased at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show. The Megapixel was basically an improved version of the Tata Pixel concept that was put on display at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo. The company claims that the Megapixel can travel up to 900 kms on a single charge!

Tata Safari Storme Mountain Rescue Concept

Tata Motors showcased the Tata Safari Mountain Rescue concept at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The Mountain Rescue showcased the SUV’s capabilities for the snow-covered nations of Europe.

Tata Manza Hybrid

Tata Motors showcased the Tata Manza Diesel-electric hybrid at the 2014 Auto Expo. While the car never made it into production, we think now is a good time to launch this vehicle. India has finally warmed up to the idea of having hybrid vehicles. The Manza Hybrid can have the first-mover’s advantage in its segment as it is the only full Diesel-electric hybrid.

Tata Connectnext

Tata introduced the ConnectNext concept at the 2014 Auto Expo. This concept showcased company’s technological advancement. Basically, this one’s a 5-seater that uses a clever occupant cooling system instead of a regular AC. The car also offers a heads-up display, a feature that is yet to make it to mainstream cars. The HUD can also be used to access cloud storage.

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Skoda announces three new cars for India

Skoda will launch three new cars in the Indian market on a new low-cost platform engineered on the current MQB platform. The low-cost platform from Skoda will be used to build cars for multiple emerging markets. Initially, three cars with the Skoda badge will use the new platform. These upcoming Skoda cars in India include a Hyundai Creta rivaling compact SUV, a C-Segment sedan that will replace the Rapid and the all-new Skoda Fabia for the Indian market. All three cars will be produced at the Chakan factory, which Skoda is expected to take over from Volkswagen very soon.

The Hyundai Creta rival from Skoda is expected to carry styling previewed by the Vision X concept, which was just unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. The new compact SUV will be the first among the three new cars that Skoda will launch in India. The new SUV is expected to arrive in India by late 2020. It will feature both petrol and diesel engines, with turbocharging as standard. The new engines will be designed to meet Bharat Stage 6 emission norms. The current 1.5-liter TDI turbocharged diesel engine (EA189 family) on the Rapid will not be used for the new compact SUV as the Volkswagen group has no plans of engineering this engine into becoming BS6 compliant.

We expect a new diesel engine for the new range of Skoda cars. As for the petrol engine, the 1 liter-3 cylinder unit with get turbocharging and a range of power and torque outputs to suit multiple cars. On the Fabia replacement hatchback, it could be in a conservative state of tune whereas, on the sedan and compact SUV, it is likely to be a lot more powerful. These details are expected to be revealed in the coming months. For now, we know that the Volkswagen group is investing nearly 8,000 crore for Skoda to build new car models for India a Chakan.

News source: Autocar

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Eicher-Polaris, a joint venture that Indian utility vehicle maker Eicher had entered into with American ATV maker Polaris, has been shut down. The only vehicle from this joint venture – the Polaris MultiX – will no longer be built. However, Eicher has assured owners of the MultiX that service support and spares will continue to be provided for existing owners of the vehicle. Eicher said this in regulatory filings to the Bombay Stock Exchange, and also put out a press release detailing the shutdown of the Eicher-Polaris operation.

“EPPL was incorporated in October 2012. In June 2015, the Company launched the MultiX, India’s first personal utility vehicle, purpose-built for the independent businessman. Given its unique positioning and differentiated product features, Multix initially generated significant interest from customers. However, the initial interest could not be sustained and the subsequent sales performance was significantly slower than the Companyís expectations. Despite several initiatives, the Company’s performance could not be revived. Hence, the board of EPPL has concluded that in the present circumstances, it is in the best interest of all stakeholders to close the operations of the Company. In the coming days, the Company will engage with all its valued stakeholders including customers, suppliers, employees and channel partners to implement the closure. The Company will continue to provide spares and service support for the fleet of Multix vehicles on the road.”

The MultiX was aa unique personal utility vehicle that packed in a lot of features, most of which were never seen before on such a vehicle sold in the Indian market. Launched in 2015, the MultiX was a twin cab pick up truck that also offered a power take out. Through this feature, the vehicle could also be used as an electricity generator, capable of producing up to 3 kilowatts of power.

It was powered by a 510cc, single cylinder diesel engine with peak power of 9.8 Bhp coming at 3,000 rpm while a peak torque of 27.1 Nm was generated between 1,400 and 2,200 rpm. Independent coil spring suspension on all wheels and a 225 mm ground clearance meant that the MultiX could also be used even on the worst of rural roads. With a starting price of just Rs. 2.32 lakh, Eicher-Polaris aimed to redefine personal mobility in rural and semi-urban India. The initial sales target was 60,000 units/year, scalable to 120,000 units/year. It was built at Royal Enfield’s Jaipur factory. Now though, the vehicle has been taken completely off the shelves.

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Nissan India has launched new limited edition versions of the Go and the Go+ hatchbacks. The latest special edition of the Go has been priced at Rs. 4.21 lakh, and that of the Go+ has been priced at Rs. 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The cars get many visual changes on the outside and inside. They also gain a few new features. In mechanical terms, they are more or less unchanged.

The exterior changes on the limited edition version of the Go hatchback include an exclusive ONYX black color and attractive orange decals. On the Go+ Remix edition, Datsun offers a dual-tone storm white color with orange and black decals. Both cars are also offered with Storm White and Dual-tone Silver paint schemes. Other stylistic changes on both cars include an all black front grill, stylish black wheel covers, piano-black interiors, rear sporty spoiler, stylish chrome exhaust finisher and chrome bumper bezel. Both cars get additional features such as Remote Keyless entry, Hands-free Bluetooth audio, seat cover and piano-black interiors.

The Go and GO+ use the same 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder petrol engine with 67 Bhp and 104 Nm outputs. 5-speed manual gearboxes are standard on both cars. While the Go can seat 5 people, the longer Go+ can seat 7 people in a 5+2 layout. Follow-me-home headlamps, speed sensitive electric power steering, powerful air conditioning, front power windows, auxiliary-in and USB charger ports, and central locking are key features offered with both cars. A 2 year, unlimited kilometers warranty with roadside assistance is standard. It can be extended to a five year/unlimited kilometer warranty with roadside assistance.

Speaking about the newly introduced limited edition versions of the Go and Go+, Jeremy Saigot, the managing director of Nissan India said,”Datsun brings together the heritage of Japanese technology and contemporary design that appeal to our target consumers. The Remix variants are a fantastic addition to the Datsun portfolio and we are delighted to introduce the exclusive Onyx Black color option in Datsun GO model. We are confident that the Remix Limited Editions of GO and GO+ variants will definitely turn heads on the roads.”

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Volkswagen India, the Indian subsidiary of the popular German car manufacturer, has launched limited editions of the Vento and the Polo. Dubbed as the Volkswagen Vento Sport and the Polo Pace, the latest special variants come equipped with visual updates that inject some freshness into the design.

The new Volkswagen Vento Sport has a starting price of Rs 11.44 lakh (for 1.6 MPI engine variant). The 1.2 TSI engine variant costs Rs 12.79 lakh. The 1.5 TDI costs Rs 12.79 lakh for the manual transmission variant and Rs 14.17 lakh for the DSG automatic variant. The new car is on sale with benefits of Rs 1,20,000. Furthermore, you can exchange and loyalty benefits of up to Rs 20,000. The Volkswagen Vento Sport sits above the Highline Plus trim. Prices of the Polo Pace are yet to be announced. However, the figure should be close to the Rs 7.24 lakh price tag of the Highline Plus model.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Steffen Knapp, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India said, “At Volkswagen, we constantly enhance our product offerings to keep up with the fast-changing trends and consumer aspirations. The Polo and Vento have been amongst our best-selling carlines since its inception in the Indian market. Through continuous value additions in our product portfolio, we aim to give our customers the power of choice.”

The only styling update that the Polo carries is the new set of 15″ diamond-cut alloy wheels. The Vento, on the other hand, gets quite a few styling enhancements for the Sport trim. Here are the new bits of the exterior for the Vento Sport-

• Glossy black spoilers
• Glossy roof foil
• Black carbon finish ORVM
• 16” Portago Alloy wheels
• Stylish side foils
• Chrome Badge “Sport” on Fender

The Polo Pace is available with the new 1.0-litre MPI engine that was introduced recently. The new 1.0 engine replaces the 1.2-litre 3-cylinder MPI petrol engine. The new motor outputs a maximum power of 75 bhp along with a peak torque of 95 Nm. The Vento Sport is available with the 1.6-litre naturally-aspirated petrol, 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol, and 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engines.

The 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine of the Vento offers a maximum power of 103 bhp @ 5250 rpm and a peak torque of 153 Nm @ 3800 rpm. It comes mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The 1.2 TSI variant is powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged TSI that comes mated to 7-speed DSG automatic transmission. The engine outputs a maximum power of 103 bhp @ 5000 RPM and a peak torque of 175 Nm @ 1500 rpm. The Diesel variants feature a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged TDI diesel engine that produces a maximum power of 103 bhp @ 4400 RPM and a peak torque of 250 Nm @ 1500 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission as standard and a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission as optional.

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