Indian Politicians used the HM Ambassador for a long time as their official and private vehicle. In fact, the Ambassador became a symbol of power in the country, so much so that it was considered to be a ‘Royal’ car by many. However, with young and dynamic leaders rising through political ranks, the Ambassador has now been replaced with Swanky SUVs and other such cars. the discontinuation of Ambassador is another reason behind the same. A few politicians though have gone for an exotic set of wheels for their personal use. Here are 10 such politicians who own and drive high-end cars.

Prateek Yadav

Prateek Yadav gathered a lot of headlines a few years back when he bought a brand new Lamborghini Huracan Spyder. Youngest son of seasoned politician Mulayam Singh Yadav, Prateek’s Lamborghini Huracan Spyder is powered by a 5.2-litre, V10 motor that outputs 610 Bhp of power along with 560 Nm of torque.

Udhayanidhi Stalin

Probably the only politician in the country to own a Hummer, Udhayanidhi is also among the very few people in India who own this massive beast of a vehicle. He is the son of Stalin and the grandson of Karunanidhi, the DMK chief. Udhayanidhi has acted in a handful of movies too and is even an active politician. He owns a Hummer H3 which is powred by a 3.5-litre straight-5 cylinder L52 engine. This engine churns out 220 Bhp of power and 305 Nm.

Ram Kadam

An MLA for BJP, Ram Kadam is a politician who owns quite a few luxury sedans that are a part of his garage. The political leader owns a Mercedes E350 Cabriolet and a Jaguar XJ L luxury sedan. Moreover, the man also owns a Rolls Royce Ghost and a Bentley model in his garage which definitely makes his a man with a panache for good luxury sedans.

Narendra Mehta

Wife of Politician Narendra Mehta, Suman Mehta was gifted a Lamborghini Huracan supercar by her Husband sometime back. However, she apparently couldn’t handle the supercar and crashed it soon after she started driving it. Her car was bought in the Arancio Borealis paint shade to match the BJP party colours. The Huran is powered by a 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 engine that outputs 610 bhp and 560 Nm. The car can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds.

Pramod Madhwaraj

Pramod Madhwaraj is not only a politician but also a successful businessman. He is an MLA from Udupi in Karnataka and drives around in a Rolls Royce Ghost. The Ghost is undoubtedly one of the most luxurious sedans you can buy in the country. It’s said Pramod bought this car for Rs. 5.8 crore. His Ghost carries a blue shade on it while the bonnet is in a brushed metal finish.

Chiranjeevi

Rolls Royce Phantom is the most expensive vehicle from the British brand and is extremely popular among many popular industrialists and movie stars in Bollywood too. Chiranjeevi uses an old generation Rolls Royce Phantom which is powered by a 6.8-litre V12 engine. It generates a maximum of 460 Bhp – 720 Nm. The car also features Chiranjeevi’s signature 1111 registration number.

Pawan Kalyan

The younger brother of Chiranjeevi, actor turned politician Pawan Kadam also has a few impressive vehicles in his garage. This includes a Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG SUV. Pawan formed a political party called Jana Sena and campaigned for BJP as well as Telugu Dasam Party.

Rajeev Chandrashekhar

Rajeev Chandrasekhar is an Indian politician and multimillionaire entrepreneur who is currently serving as Member of Parliament in the upper house of the Indian Parliament. He owns some really expensive cars, including India’s only Ferrari Dino, a Lamborghini Murcielago Barchetta, a Ferrari F355 Spyder, a BMW M5 (E60) and a Hummer H2.

Jagan Mohan Reddy

Jagan Mohan Reddy is the son of YS Raja Rajasekhara Reddy, the former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. Currently, he is the president of YSR Congress Party. He uses a Jaguar XJ L, which used to come with two engine options – 3.0-litre diesel and 5.0-litre petrol.

Nikhil Kumaraswamy

Nikhil Kumaraswamy is the grandson of H.D. Deve Gowda who was the prime minister of India at a point of time. He’s also a well-known politician from Karnataka. Nitin is the son of H.D. Kumaraswamy, a former chief minister of Karnataka. He’s also a businessman and the head of the Janata Dal (Secular). He uses a Lamborghini Gallardo which is the predecessor of the Huracan.

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The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is one of the most popular cars in the C-segment sedan game. It rivals the likes of the Honda City and the Hyundai Verna among others. Being a C segment sedan, prices of the Ciaz can be pretty high for someone who is in the market for a car that costs around Rs. 4-5 lakhs at the most. However, you can easily buy a used Ciaz that is in a pretty good condition for less than the price of a Maruti Suzuki Alto K10. Take a look at these 5 examples which are selling for less than the on-road price of the top-end Maruti Suzuki Alto K10.

1. 2017 model at Rs. 4.45 lakhs in Delhi

This grey Maruti Suzuki Ciaz sedan is up for sale in Delhi and seems to be in excellent condition. It is a 2017 made model which can be bought for just Rs. 4.45 lakhs. It is the VXi+ variant which comes powered by a petrol engine mated to a manual transmission. The car has covered a total distance of around 45,000 km till date and has not changed hands yet. If interested, you can check out more details about this Toyota Fortuner and contact its seller here.

2. 2015 model at Rs. 4.55 lakhs in Bidhannagar, West Bengal

Next up is this silver Maruti Suzuki Ciaz sedan which is up for sale in Bidhannagar, West Bengal. The asking price of this sedan is Rs. 4.55 lakhs and it is a 2015 made model. As for the variant, it is the higher end ZXi variant which is powered by a petrol engine mated to a manual gearbox. As for its odometer reading, this Ciaz has covered around 35,000 km till date and is still with its first owner only. If interested, you can check out more details about this Toyota Fortuner and contact its seller here.

3. 2014 model at Rs. 4.61 lakhs in Ahmedabad

This well-kept Maruti Suzuki Ciaz example is up for sale in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujrat. It is a 2014 made model and is being offered for Rs. 4.61 lakhs. It is the VDi SHVS Optional variant that comes powered by a diesel engine mated to a manual transmission. The car has covered a total distance of around 67,000 km and is with its first owner only. Also, the interiors of the car have been souped up a bit and feature high-quality seat covers and additional flooring. If interested, you can check out more details about this Toyota Fortuner and contact its seller here.

4. 2015 model at Rs. 4.75 lakhs in Ahmedabad

The fourth entry on this list is again a white Maruti Suzuki Ciaz that is available in Ahmedabad. It is a 2015 made model though and can be had yours for just Rs. 4.75 lakhs. It is the VXi variant that is powered by a petrol engine mated to a manual transmission. The car has covered around 40,676 km till date and is with its first owner only. If interested, you can check out more details about this Toyota Fortuner and contact its seller here.

5. 2015 model at Rs. 4.81 lakhs in Pune

Last on the list is this silver Maruti Suzuki Ciaz sedan which is up for sale in Pune. It is a 2015 made model and the asking price for this car is Rs. 4.81 lakhs. As for the variant, it is the VXi+ variant which is powered by a petrol engine mated to a manual transmission. The car has covered around  37,330 km till date and it is with its second owner. If interested, you can check out more details about this Toyota Fortuner and contact its seller here.

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Indian roads are becoming a hotspot for expensive vehicles from around the world. Even though the high import taxes keep many people away from exotic imported vehicles, there are many enthusiasts who bring them in India on carnet for a few weeks or even buy them in India after paying an exorbitant amount of tax. There are quite a few exotic cars and SUVs in India that can be spotted on the roads and here are five that have been spotted on the public roads.

Lincoln Continental

The American car manufacturer, Lincoln is known for its badass looking sedans and SUVs. The Lincoln brand is extremely rare on the Indian roads since there is not much brand awareness in India. However, there are a few in the country who really appreciate the way Lincolns are. Here is a Lincoln Continental that has reached India through carnet and is currently residing in Mumbai. Since it is registered outside India, it can only stay in the country for a limited time. But it does stand out in the crowd.

Cadillac Escalade

The market has become inclined towards big bad SUVs in recent years and no one except for the Americans makes them in a better way. Cadillac Escalade, one of the baddest-looking SUVs in the world is quite popular in the USA and is also used by President Donald Trump. There are quite a few handfuls of examples of Cadillac Escalade SUVs in India and here is one, which is registered in Mumbai. The SUV has been converted from left-hand drive to right-hand drive to get registered in India. It gets powered by a massive 6.2-litre V8 engine that generates a maximum power of 420 Bhp and peak torque of 624 Nm.

Toyota FJ Cruiser

Toyota FJ moniker has an iconic history and is quite popular around the world. It looks unique on the road and is quite capable on the off-road sections too. Here is a new-generation FJ Cruiser, which has been privately imported by an individual and is currently located in Mumbai. It is used quite often by the owner and it has all the capabilities to grab the eyeballs on the streets. This is something that is not spotted on the roads regularly.

GMC Sierra

GMC Sierra is not an ordinary pick-up. It is beast of a vehicle and it can dominate any road with its sheer presence. Here is a black GMC Sierra, which has come to India through the carnet. It is the latest generation Sierra and is registered in UAE and currently located in Mumbai. Even in the picture, the Sierra looks like a complete badass. We are sure that the owner does not spend much time asking for a pass on the highways!

Ariel Atom

Ariel Atom is a road-legal, hoot of a car that can do 0-100 km/h in just 2.3 seconds! This Ariel Atom is registered in Mumbai and owned by the car fanatic businessman, Gautam Singhania. This very car is a regular at the car shows and due to its design, it becomes a huge crowd puller without a fail.

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One of the most awaited SUV from Tata Motors this year was Harrier. It is quite popular among Indians because of its unique design and affordable price point. Tata Launched Harrier at a starting price of Rs 12.69 lakh and goes up till 16.25 lakh for the top end trim. It was so popular after the launch that it had a waiting period of up to 3 months.

There is no denying the fact that Tata Harrier is a good looking, bold SUV which will make you look twice if you spot one on road. That is what exactly happened in this video as well. The video was uploaded by Ashish Mathew on his Youtube channel where he can be seen taking a test drive of the Tata Harrier.

He seems pretty impressed with the Harrier and can be seen driving through busy roads of Bengaluru. He then stops at a traffic signal where a Police officer approaches him and knocks on the window and starts asking about the Harrier. He asks about the features and price and leaves the spot impressed. In between the conversation the cop even said that he was currently using a Maruti Brezza and was planning to buy Harrier after selling Brezza.

Harrier is Tata’s new flagship vehicle and is built on the Land Rover Discovery Sport’s D8 platform. The design remains very similar to the H5X concept showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo. The headlamps are positioned lower in the bumper and a bright LED DRL strip placed on both sides of the grille.It gets uniquely designed LED Taillamp with black strip connecting both the lamps. It comes with 16 inch wheels in the lower trims and 17 inch on the higher ones.

On the inside, Tata Harrier looks extremely premium with wooden inserts on the dashboard. It gets features like 8.8-inch touchscreen floating infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Tata Harrier also gets a 7-inch TFT in the instrument cluster that shows various information. It gets a 9-speaker surround sound set-up from JBL with a subwoofer.

As of now some of the things missing in Harrier is an automatic transmission (which is likely to launch soon), sunroof (it is only available as an accessory) and may be a petrol engine also. Currently it only comes with a diesel engine which is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Talking about the engine, Harrier is powered by a 2.0L Kryotec diesel engine. It is the same engine that is seen in Jeep Compass. The engine in harrier generates a maximum of 138 Bhp and 350 Nm of peak torque.

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The Mid-size SUV segment has been a place that has seen a lot of action this year. Models like Tata Harrier, MG Hector, Kia Seltos launched this year. One of the most talked about SUV launches this year was the MG Hector. Ever since its launch, the Hector has been doing pretty well in terms of sales which shows how popular has this new SUV become among Indians.

Next big thing coming up in the Indian car sector is the BS VI emission norms that would come into effect from April 2020. Just like all the other manufacturers in the country, MG is also working on BS VI engines. Few days ago a couple of Hectors were spotted testing on our roads and here we have a video of the same. It was uploaded by Auto Trend TV on their YouTube channel.

Two Hectors can be seen on a busy road before they come to a stop at a traffic signal. Only the rear of the cars are visible. Design wise no major changes can be spotted. The car at the back looks like a lower variant as it has a different wheel design and the one at the front has sharp looking machine cut alloy wheels.

Coming to the engines, MG hector comes with both petrol and diesel options. The petrol engine is a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol unit that produces 143 PS of power and 250 Nm of peak torque. The diesel engine on the other hand is a Fiat sourced 2.0-litre unit that generates 170 PS of power and 350 Nm of peak torque. MG Motors is also offering Hector with a hybrid system in the petrol variants as an option. This makes Hector the only vehicle in the segment to come with a hybrid drivetrain. Talking about the transmission, 1.5 Petrol comes with manual and 7-Speed DCT gearbox whereas the diesel variant only comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Coming back to the BS VI compliant Hector. The engine is more or less likely to remain the same, but the only difference would be that it would be more cleaner. MG will be tuning the engine in such a way that it meets the upcoming emission norms. It also means that the BS VI MG Hector will be tad more expensive that the current BS 4 version.

MG is also working on their next model which is the 7-seater version of the Hector and an all-electric SUV which will be known by the name e-ZS. They are both likely to be launched in India next year.

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Sedans have been pretty popular in India ever since the initial days of the auto market in the country. It is only in recent years that their sales and popularity have been overtaken by SUVs, which in fact is a global phenomenon. While the auto market of India is among the biggest in the world and there are a lot of sedans on offer in every segment, the long journey of market evolvement means that a lot of sedans launched in the past have now been forgotten by one and all. Here are twelve sedan cars from the past that currently most of us don’t remember

Mitsubishi Cedia

The Lancer Cedia was brought in as a sportier successor of the good old Lancer which enjoyed a relatively successful stint in India. At that time, the Lancer Cedia took the fights to the likes of the other D-Segment sedan including Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic among others. However, the Cedia was a big market failure and has since then prevented the manufacturer to introduce the nameplate in India again. It came powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine and a sporty body kit.

Ford Escort

The Escort became Ford ‘escort’ for its Indian re-entry back in 1995. In those times, the Escort was considered a heavily loaded sedan but at the same time, it carried a hefty price tag. This was one of the prime reasons behind the sedan’s inability to gather customers. The Escort came loaded with features like power steering, air-conditioner, electrically adjustable ORVMs, factory-fitted music system and power windows.

Peugeot 309

That’s right, Peugeot also sold cars in India, although its stint here was pretty short. The French manufacturer joined hands with Premier Motors Ltd for the Indian market and launched the 309 sedan as its first vehicle in the country. This car came with both petrol and diesel engine options and the diesel unit was a am award-winning TUD5 diesel engine. The car also offered good driving dynamics and a great ride quality.

Daewoo Nexia

Daewoo’s most well-known sedan in the country was the Cielo. However, the manufacturer also made a premium of the Cielo which was known as the Nexia. The Nexie came with a powerful 1.6-litre petrol engine that was good for 90 Bhp. Despite its good looks, the high price tag of the Daewoo Nexia meant that it didn’t find many buyers in the market.

Nissan Teana

The Nissan Teana was an expensive sedan that took on the likes of Skoda Superb in the Indian market. The Teana was launched as a CBU product, which made sure of its high price tag in the Indian market. The Teana offered an extremely comfortable cabin and was offered with a powerful but thirsty V6 petrol engine.

Opel Vectra

The Opel Vectra was a premium sedan, which failed to attract the customers at that time. The sedan came with a 2.2-litre engine that churns out a maximum of 146 Bhp, making it one of the most powerful cars in its time. The Vectra also offered a feature-laden cabin and offered a great ride quality too.

Rover Montego

Sipani Automobiles, which launched the rebadged version of the popular cars like Robin Reliant in the Indian market also tied up with other manufacturers in the market. Sipani also launched the Austin Montego, which was renamed as Rover Montego in India. Both sedans and station wagon version of the models were sold in India. The feature-laden Montego sedan did not find many takers in the Indian market as it was super exotic at that time.

Maruti 1000 & Esteem

After launching the Maruti 800 in the Indian market, 1000 was launched as the first sedan from the manufacturer. The sedan came powered by a 970cc engine producing only a maximum of 46 Bhp. It was quite fun to drive as it weighed only 825 kg. However, it was later replaced with the Maruti Suzuki Esteem, which came with a bigger engine and went on to become one of the largest selling cars in India.

Fiat Siena

Fiat launched the Siena to take on the Maruti Suzuki Esteem in the Indian market. However, the infamous service-network of Fiat ensured that it never became as popular as its rival in India. The Siena was later replaced with the Petra, which posted similar results on the sales charts.

Tata Indigo XL

Tata Indica platform was properly utilised by Tata to offer various cars. The Tata Indigo XL was a long base version of the Indigo sedan and it offered huge rear legroom. The Indigo XL came with more space than a Honda Accord in that time. It became a big-time hit among the fleet owners but never became popular enough to survive the competition for a long time.

Suzuki Kizashi

The Kizashi was the premium sedan that was a CBU import. It looked brilliant but it was too expensive for anyone’s liking. The Kizashi was powered by a 2.4-litre V6 petrol engine that generated 175 Bhp. However, the poor fuel efficiency and the hefty price tag did not make the car very popular in the Indian market.

Ford Fiesta

The Ford Fiesta is a popular name but when the facelifted version came with an Aston Martin-inspired front grille, the popularity if the car just went down. The Ford Fiesta went against the likes of Honda City. However, the Fiesta just failed to gain enough customers in the Indian market

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Honda CR-V is one of the most sought-after SUVs in the Indian market. The soft-roader is known for its extremely comfortable ride quality. Until recently, the Honda CR-V was only available with a petrol engine in the Indian market. The all-new CR-V, which is currently available in the Indian market is available with both petrol and diesel engine options but both the options are quite expensive. If you’re in the market looking to buy a Honda CR-V but you have a budget of only a new Honda WR-V, well, here are five options that you can choose in the used car market.

2013 Honda CR-V 2WD

Asking price: Rs 8 lakhs

This is the 2013 Honda CR-V, which is on sale in Delhi. The vehicle is with the first owner and the seller is offering full-service records too. Also, the advertisement describes that the car is in great condition and there are no scratches or dents on the body. It has also been recently serviced, which is an added advantage. It gets powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine and it gets a manual transmission. For more information, you can contact the seller directly by clicking here.

2010 Honda CR-V Automatic

Asking price: Rs 5.5 lakhs

This 2010 Honda CR-V is the pre-facelift design, which was appreciated by many. This white coloured CR-V is located in Pune, Maharashtra and it looks like in a great condition. The car has done only 60,000 km according to the odometer, which is not a big number for the CR-V. It gets powered by the 2.4-litre petrol engine and gets an automatic transmission in place. The seller is also offering RTO transfer for the vehicle. For more information, you can contact the seller directly by clicking here.

2014 Honda CR-V

Asking price: Rs 7.95 lakhs

This is the facelifted version of the Honda CR-V, which is for sale in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The SUV here has completed 1 lakh km according to the odometer and is still with the first owner of the car. The CR-V for sale here gets loaded with features including 8 airbags, ABS, cruise control, leather seats, new tyres, and more. The seller is offering full-service records of the car, which ensures peace of mind. Also, easy loan facility is mentioned as one of the buying benefits of this car. For more information, please contact the seller directly.

2010 Honda CR-V

Asking price: Rs 5.5 lakhs

This is another white coloured 2010 Honda CR-V on sale but this time, it is from Delhi. The SUV for sale here has done 57,000 km according to the odometer and according to the seller, no claim has been made against the insurance for this vehicle. Also, the vehicle has always been serviced at the dealership and the seller is offering all the details and service history too. For more information, you can contact the seller directly by clicking here.

2010 Honda CR-V

Asking price: Rs 8.95 lakhs

This Honda CR-V is located in Mumbai and is a 2010 model. The vehicle has done a total of 62,166 km and the asking price is Rs 8.95 lakhs. The pictures of the vehicle show that it is in a great condition and there are no scratches or dents on the exterior body. Even the interior of the car is squeaky clean. It gets a 2.4-litre petrol engine and an automatic transmission in place. For more information, please contact the seller directly by clicking here.

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Tata Motors currently has one of the youngest car model line-ups in the Indian market. After the launch of the all-new Harrier in January this year, the manufacturer has launched the mildly updated Nexon and even the Tiago and Tigor. Tata Motors is currently working on launching new vehicles and we will soon see a slew of new cars and SUVs from the brand. Most of these cars will be showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo. Which cars are these and when are they expected to be launched? Well, details here.

Tata Harrier 170 PS

Expected launch: Early 2020

Tata Harrier has become a popular product in the market and currently, the brand is working to launch a new, BS6 compliant version of the Harrier. The upcoming Harrier, which gets a re-tuned version of the Jeep Compass’s engine has been caught testing alongside the Jeep Compass. Tata will offer the new Harrier BS6 with the updated engine that will produce a maximum of 170 PS, which will be 30 PS gain from the current 140 PS. The torque output of 350 Nm will remain the same.

Tata Nexon facelift

Expected launch: February 2020

Tata is currently testing the facelifted version of the Nexon in various terrains in India. The car was recently spotted in the Ladakh region with a new, split headlamp set-up. The car’s front-end is expected to be updated thoroughly and it will get new, bigger headlamps and a more boxy design. The Nexon facelift will get the same 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol and 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine options in the Indian market.

Tata Nexon EV

Expected launch: Mid 2020

Tata is also testing the Nexon EV in the high altitudes of Ladakh and it will offer a similar design as the facelifted version of the Nexon. The car will get IP67 rated waterproof lithium-ion batteries that are expected to keep the car going for around 300 km on a single charge. The Tata Nexon EV will also get connected technology that will allow the owners to track the percentage of the charge and other things in the Nexon EV. It will become the most affordable electric SUV in the Indian market when launched.

Tata Buzzard/H7X

Expected launch: Mid 2020

Tata will also launch the seven-seater version of the Harrier in the Indian market, which will be based on the Harrier platform. It will offer a slightly different styling than the Harrier, especially from the side. However, mechanically, both vehicles will remain similar. The Tata Buzzard is expected to replace the Tata Hexa from the market. However, the Buzzard may not get the 4WD system that is available with the Hexa.

Tata Altroz

Expected launch: Late 2019/Early 2020

Tata Altroz will become the first premium hatchback from the brand in the Indian market. It will be launched against the likes of Maruti Suzuki Baleno. The Altroz has now been spotted multiple times without the camouflage and it looks quite good in the production form. The hatchback will offer only a diesel-manual set-up initially and later, more options will be added to it.

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Compact Sedan are small but come with decent space, good mileage and a boot to carry your belongings. They build on the advantages of the premium hatchbacks [upon which they are often based] and currently range between Rs 5,50,000 – Rs 9,00,000 on the new car market. The used version is an ideal buy for those who want the status that comes with owning a 3-box car or need more cargo space because they ferry stuff regularly. Being the bestseller for ages, Maruti Dzire comes with both great deals and peace of mind–its a very built car backed by Maruti’s extensive and inexpensive service network. The current gen Honda Amaze offers more space, style and fuel economy, but is hard to find and could be expensive–but if you can find and afford one, go for it.

Used Compact Sedan average around Rs 3,75,000 in Delhi-NCR with lower end tending to be around Rs 3,14,000 and upper end tending to be around Rs 4,20,500. The higher end of the range will get you an ASPIRE while if you veer towards the minimum, then you will have to contend with ETIOS  So, what should you go for? Which are the best deals available on the market?

Recommendation #1: Toyota Etios GD

Year: 2014 / Kms Driven: 93,320 / List Price: Rs 260,000 / Ex Showroom Price: Rs 700,000

This entry, which comes at a discount of 63% to its original price is 5 years old and has done 93,320 Kms. Currently with its second owner, this coloured ETIOS comes with a diesel powerplant. We are generally a bit unsure about recommending cars that have clocked close a 1 lakh km but this is a Toyota. Its really well-built–will run trouble-free for another 100,000 km! Besides, it is the most spacious and best-riding compact sedan you can buy. Being a diesel, its frugal too. Downside: Interiors lack any sort of wow factor making this a strong practical, rather than emotional, buy.

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Recommendation #2: Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire VDi 2015

Year: 2015 / Kms Driven: 48,200 / List Price: Rs 345,000 / Ex Showroom Price: Rs 686,000

This entry, which comes at a discount of 50% to its original price is 4 years old and has done 48,200 Kms. Currently with its first owner, this white coloured DZIRE comes with a diesel powerplant. This is a 2nd gen Dzire which is a mixed bag: frugal to own and operate and good to drive but short on rear seat and boot space. There might be some wear and tear-clutch plates or brake pads-neither would cost much. The tyres too might be reaching end of their life, so you need to factor that spend in your purchase.. Generally a very reliable car, we suggest  check for noisy suspension, inability to soak undulations and a noisy cabin. If the car has run a lot, check the clutch for hardness.

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Recommendation #3: Honda Amaze 1.2 VX I-V-TEC 2016

Year: 2016 / Kms Driven: 32,000 / List Price: Rs 416,500 / Ex Showroom Price: Rs 726,000

This entry, which comes at a discount of 43% to its original price is 3 years old and has done 32,000 Kms. This petrol-powered, blue AMAZE is currently with its first owner. . This being the 2016+ models, is a great buy since it has got updated styling and better feature set. Amaze is a well-built car so apart from the usual wear and tear, this should not have any issues.

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Recommendation #4: Ford Aspire Titanium 1.5 TI-VCT AT 2016

Year: 2016 / Kms Driven: 19,302 / List Price: Rs 490,500 / Ex Showroom Price: Rs 819,999

This entry, which comes at a discount of 40% to its original price is 3 years old and has done 19,302 Kms. Currently with its first owner, this grey coloured ASPIRE comes with a petrol powerplant. Though the most expensive car on the list, this has fewest kilometers on the odo, and is just a year old. And it is automatic–that too Ford’s excellent dual-shift one. Plus, being the top-end model, it is feature packed. All this good stuff for over Rs. 3 lakh less than what you would pay if you buy it on the new car market.

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Recommendation #5: Toyota Etios Vd 2014

Year: 2014 / Kms Driven: 36,000 / List Price: Rs 416,500 / Ex Showroom Price: Rs 808,000

This entry, which comes at a discount of 48% to its original price is 5 years old and has done just 36,000 Kms. This diesel-powered, red ETIOS is currently with its first owner. The most spacious and best-riding compact hatchback with Toyota’s exceptional build quality for just about half the price of a new one. And its a diesel to boot.

The median price at which Compact Sedan have sold in Delhi-NCR is typically in the range listed in the plot below.

Since the final selling price data is not available, we estimate the actual selling prices to be 5-10% lower than this. Another tip: the most popular that gets bought and sold in Delhi-NCR in the Compact Sedan category is Honda Dzire.

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Cricket is undoubtedly the most popular sports in India and is also the highest paying one. Cricketers in India enjoy a celebrity status and are loved by the public, more so if they are cricket captains. India has seen a lot of highly successful cricket captains in the past. Here is a list of cars of past Indian captains and the current Indian cricket team captain.

Virat Kohli

The current Indian cricket team captain, Virat Kohli has a fleet of luxury and high-end cars. He is the brand ambassador of Audi India and owns a range of new-generation Audi cars including the Audi R8 LMX, which is a limited edition car. Other cars in his garage include Bentley Continental GT, Bentley Flying Spur, Audi A6, Audi RS4, Land Rover Range Vogue, Audi S5 and a bunch of other cars.

Sunil Gavaskar

Kapil Dev

The all-rounder Kapil Dev has quite a few records under his belt. The cricketer also helped India winning the first-ever world cup in 1983. Kapil Dev roams around in quite a few cars when he travels for work or for socialising. His most expensive vehicle is the Porsche Panamera, which is a four-door luxury saloon. Kapil has been spotted driving the car all by himself most of the time.

Mohammed Azharuddin

Azharuddin is regarded as one of the most successful and stylish captains of the Indian cricket team. Under his captaincy, the team saw a lot of success. Azhar’s cricketing career ended in a disaster when he was booked for match-fixing in 2000. The captain currently owns a slew of luxury cars that he uses regularly to move around. His most preferred choice of wheels remains a BMW 5-Series, a customised Audi Q7 and a BMW 640i He also owns a Honda CR-V.

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar has remained the brand ambassador of  BMW India for a long time now. Even before getting selected as the brand ambassador of BMW India, Sachin used to drive around in exotic imported BMWs like the X5M SUV. Currently, his garage is all about the German luxury brand. His car collection consists of BMW i8, BW X6M, BMW M5, BMW M3 and more BMWs. he previously owned a Ferrari 360 Modena and cars like Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and more.

Sourav Ganguly

The Indian cricket team took a huge leap under the aggressive captainship of Sourav Ganguly. He launched the team in a way, which is known to be the turning point of Indian cricket history. Sourav Ganguly belongs from rich family and grew up in a palatial home. Yet, the most expensive car in his garage is the Mercedes Benz C-Class convertible. He has also been spotted with a Mercedes-Benz CLK, a Ford Endeavour and a Honda City ZX.

Rahul Dravid

Mr Dependable, Rahul Dravid was the pillar of the Indian batting order in the older days. Rahul Dravid has always chosen to be safe than being spectacular on the field. When it comes to cars, his choice has remained the same. Rahul Dravid owns a BMW 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Porsche 911 and an Audi Q5 SUV.

Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble is the only man in the Indian cricket team to claim 10 wickets in a cricket test match. Kumble is a spin wizard and has claimed over 700 wickets in the international cricket matches. He drives around in the first-generation Ford Endeavour and a Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Virender Sehwag

The bombastic opener, Sehwag is known for wrecking the opposition’s bowling attack. Sehwag became the first Indian to score 300 runs in a match. At the moment, Sehwag drives around in a range of luxury cars including a BMW 7-Series. However, he is mostly spotted in a Bentley Continental Flying Spur, which is a four-door saloon.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is known for his love of automobiles and he owns a range of exotic vintage two-wheelers, superbikes and SUVs. His vintage bike collection includes brands like BSA, Yezdi and RD350 while he also owns modern-day superbikes like the Kawasaki Ninja H2. His SUVs include a Hummer H2, Land Rover Freelander2, Mitsubishi Pajero and a recently acquired Nissan One-Ton. He also owns the Jeep Grand Cherokee TrackHawk, which is the most powerful Jeep in India and is the only vehicle in the country.

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Royal Enfield motorcycles are very popular around the world and are known for their retro looking modern motorcycles. Another thing that Royal Enfield is famous for is the engine. It has torque-rich engine that can be useful in tricky situations. Don’t believe us?, here is one such video demonstration that shows a Royal Enfield Classic 350 towing a 2 ton Toyota Fortuner SUV. The video was uploaded by Kp Experiments.

The video starts With the Anchor introducing his Royal Enfield Classic 350 and the Toyota Fortuner SUV. he then explains the whole plan of trying to tow the Toyota Fortuner SUV using the Classic 350. He then takes out a rope and ties it on the tow hook of the Fortuner and the other end on the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and starts pulling it.

For some time it looked like an impossible task for Royal Enfield as it was not able to move the SUV even a bit and the Classic 350 even stalled in between. After some time Royal Enfield started making some progress and started towing the Fortuner. Once the RE gained some momentum, towing the Fortuner was a piece of cake. The rider towed the SUV for quite some distance before stopping.

Coming to the heart of the matter, that is Royal Enfield Classic 350’s engine, It is powered by a 346cc , unit construction engine That produces about 19.8 Bhp and 28 Nm of torque and is paired to a 5-speed gearbox. This torque is available from a very low rpm as it has a long-stroke engine. It is that what helped the Royal Enfield tow a Fortuner like two-ton SUV.

It is not the first time that Royal Enfield has undergone such experiments. In the past, videos of Royal Enfield riders helping an Xcent cab driver and pushing a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R on a highway have surfaced on the internet. All these videos show Royal Enfield successfully pushing the other vehicles.

This video was done as an experiment to show the capabilities of Royal Enfield Classic 350 and we would not recommend doing it in real world conditions. Even if you have to, don’t tow or push any vehicle for too much distance. The pushing or towing puts the engine of the bike under too much stress and there are chances that it will damage the transmission and the Clutch of the bike will also wear off as it is put through lot of pressure in such conditions. In short, if you have to tow a vehicle it is always better to go for a professional help.

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Reputed automotive brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and Land Rover have a huge fan following globally and in India too. Owning a car by these manufacturers is a dream of many auto enthusiasts and even general car buyers. These companies are known for making some of the best automobiles in the business. However, the reason what holds back people from buying them is the high price tag these cars come with.

However, what if we told you that now you can buy some of the BMW and Mercedes-Benz cars at less than the price of a Toyota Fortuner SUV. That’s right, a German luxury SUV or a sedan for less than the popular Japanese Toyota Fortuner. We are not talking about any used cars here but rather about completely new models fresh out from the factory. BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and Land Rover are currently offering huge discounts on their range of cars and some of these cars are available for less than a Fortuner. To let you know, prices of the Toyota Fortuner start at Rs. 27.83 lakh for the base variant and go all the way up to Rs. 33.60 lakh for the top-end variant (both prices on-road, Delhi). Let’s now take a look at the discount offers provided by BMW and Mercedes-Benz on their cars.

Jaguar XE

Max Discount Upto: Rs. 7.5 lakhs

The Jaguar is among the best looking cars in its segment. As of now, Jaguar is offering the XE sedan with a good discount worth up to Rs. 7 lakh. Prices of the Jaguar XE sedan start from Rs. 40.60 lakhs for the base variant while the top-end variant costs Rs. 46.99 lakhs. The Jaguar XE has a more sporty approach in terms of design and dynamics along with being a definite head-turner. It is a pretty good deal considering the fact that you’ll get a Jaguar sedan for less than the price of a Toyota Fortuner.

Jaguar XF

Max Discount Upto: Rs. 15 lakhs

The Jaguar XF is the bigger brother of the XE sedan but sits under the range-topping XJ sedan in India. The handsome sedan is getting discounts worth up to Rs. 15 lakhs this festive season. The Jaguar XF rivals the likes of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3-Series among others in this segment. With the current discount applied on it, the XF turns out to be a pretty good deal to look into this month.

Mercedes-Benz C-class

Max Discount Upto: Rs. 5 lakhs

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been on sale in India for a long time now. Rival to the likes of the BMW 3-series and Audi A4 among others, the C-Class is getting a maximum discount of Rs. 5 lakh on it. It rivals the likes of the Jaguar XE and the BMW 3-series among others and with the current discount scheme on it, this sedan becomes an attractive deal this month.

Land Rover Discovery Sport

Max Discount Upto: Rs. 12 lakhs

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is one of the most affordable SUVs by the British manufacturer in India. The butch SUV has an attractive design along with a feature-rich and spacious cabin and powerful engine options. The stylish SUV is getting discounts worth up to Rs. 12 lakhs this month which makes it cheaper than the Toyota Fortuner.

BMW 3-series (old-gen)

Max Discount Upto: Rs. 10 lakhs

BMW recently launched the latest generation model of the 3-Series sedan in India. But if that is out of your budget, the older generation model is getting decent discounts this month. The German manufacturer is offering discounts worth up to Rs. 10 lakhs on the 320i petrol variant. The BMW 3-series is the most affordable sedan in the German manufacturer’s India lineup.

BMW X1

Max Discount Upto: Rs. 5 lakhs

The BMW X1 is the most affordable BMW SUV in India. The stylish SUV crossover is getting discounts worth up to Rs. 5 lakh currently. This makes it cheaper than the Toyota Fortuner and hence a decent deal this festive season. While the X1 can not go out for off-roading and other such activities, it is a good option for those who want a luxury SUV for highways and city usage.

Discount Source – Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Land Rover, Jaguar

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Maruti Suzuki WagonR is undoubtedly the most popular car in the Indian market, especially because it is extremely practical and spacious. The Maruti Suzuki WagonR fits most of the budget of car buyers and that is why it is also preferred by many. However, there are many who aspire to get the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross, which is one of the most expensive cars from the brand. But people who have a budget of buying a brand-new WagonR but want to buy a Maruti Suzuki S-Cross do have options now! Here are five Maruti Suzuki S-Cross cars, that are cheaper than a brand-new Maruti Suzuki WagonR.

2017 Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Sigma

Asking price: Rs 6.25 lakhs

This is a 2017 Maruti Suzuki S-Cross in the Sigma variant. The crossover is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and the asking price of Rs 6.25 lakhs makes it much cheaper than the top-end Maruti Suzuki WagonR, which carries an on-road price of Rs 6.8 lakhs. The car has done 66,822km according to the odometer and as per the advertisement, it is a genuine run vehicle. The condition of the car from the pictures look quite good. It is powered by a 1.3-litre diesel engine and gets a manual transmission. For more information, please contact the seller directly by clicking here.

2015 Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Alpha

Asking price: Rs 6.6 lakhs

This is a higher variant Maruti Suzuki S-Cross, which is for sale in Surat, Gujarat. The white coloured car is the Alpha variant and from the pictures, the vehicle looks in a great condition. The seller has mentioned that it has covered a total of 73,000 km according to the odometer reading. The Maruti Suzuki S-Cross here is owned by the first owner but there is no valid insurance cover on this vehicle. For more information, you can contact the seller directly by clicking here.

2016 Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Zeta

Asking price: Rs 5.9 lakhs

This is the top-end Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Zeta variant, which is 2016 model and is for sale in the used car market. This car has covered a total of 54,000 km and the exterior is in great shape. The dark grey colour of the S-Cross still shines like a new one in the pictures, which speaks volume about the way the vehicle has been handled and maintained through its life. This also gets the 1.3-litre diesel engine option. For more information, you can contact the seller directly by clicking here.

2015 Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Alpha 1.6

Asking price: Rs 6.35 lakhs

The 1.6-litre diesel-engine powered Maruti Suzuki S-Cross is rare. Maruti Suzuki discontinued the model with the facelifted version and it was a much sought-after vehicle for the enthusiasts. The asking price for this vehicle is Rs 6.35 lakhs and it has covered a total of 68,000 km. The white coloured Maruti Suzuki S-Cross looks like in great condition. For more information, you can contact the seller directly by clicking here.

2015 Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Sigma

Asking price: Rs 6.15 lakhs

This is one more 2015 S-Cross, which located in Mumbai, Maharashtra and is up for sale. The car has covered a total distance of 61,000 km and the asking price is only Rs 6.15 lakhs. It is owned by the first owner and the condition of the car looks quite good in the pictures. It is powered by the 1.3-litre diesel engine option. For more information, you can contact the seller directly by clicking here.

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Hyundai has been working on the next-gen Creta SUV for some time now. It is expected that the new Creta will makes its way to Indian market early next year. It is most likely to be showcased in the upcoming Indian Auto Expo. The new Creta has been spotted testing in Indian roads a couple of times.

The new Creta has gone on sale in International markets like China. It is known as ix25 in Chinese market. Here is a video of the Upcoming Creta or Ix25 from the Chinese market which shows the SUV in detail. The video is uploaded by Power & Torque Youtube channel.

The Video starts by showing the exteriors of the ix25 or the  next-gen Creta. The next-gen Creta is likely to grow in terms of dimension. As per the video the new Creta will be longer by 20 mm compared to the current model. The design of the all-new Creta is now more inspired from its elder sibling the Palisade. The distinctly shaped headlamp with split LED DRLs and projector headlamps all give give it a premium feel now.

Other notable changes in the front are the new bumpers and a new grille.  Coming to the side of the car, one would easily notice the Venue like machine dual tone alloy wheels which are 17 inch in size. There is a strong character line starting from the the LED DRL at the front and flowing towards the rear. It gives the new Creta more of an SUVish look. Hyundai has taken a different approach for the rear as well. It gets full LED split tail lamp cluster and the rear bumper is also redesigned.

Coming to the interiors, first big change one would notice is the huge Tesla like touchscreen infotainment system. The ix25 gets a fully digital intrument cluster, push button start, Drive modes, electronic hand brakes and steering mounted controls. The seats are also leather upholstered. It seems like the Creta will miss on rear air-con vents. Other new addition is a huge panoramic sunroof like the one seen in recently launched MG hector. There is a possibility that Creta will miss out on some features like digital instrument cluster when it comes to India.

Engine wise Creta is likely to get a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. There is a slight possibility that, we might see the more powerful version of the 1.0-litre turbocharged engine that is available with the Hyundai Venue in the next-generation Hyundai Creta. Hyundai will also launch a 7-seater version of the Creta in 2021 which will use a more powerful 1.4L turbocharged engine.

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Mahindra and Mahindra is a brand that needs no introduction in our country. Its automotive division is actually one of the oldest car brands in India dating back to the days of our independence. The company first started its journey as a steel trading company but later moved into the automotive space when it began manufacturing Jeep licensed utility vehicles in India. Over the years, Mahindra has come up with a lot of models and while some of them became very popular in the market, some didn’t. Therefore, Mahindra vehicles have been forgotten over the years. Here are 11 such models that have been forgotten in the market over the years.

Mahindra Legend

Often regarded as the spiritual predecessor of the modern-day Mahindra Thar, the Mahindra Legend was a butch two-door lifestyle vehicle. It was based on the chassis of the legendary Mahindra MM540/550 which in turn had its chassis derived from Willy’s Jeep. The Mahindra Legend was known for its off-road capabilities and came powered by a 2.5-litre diesel engine that churned out a maximum of 58 Bhp.

Mahindra Armada Grand

One of the early hits by Mahindra in the passenger vehicle segment, the Armada became extremely popular in the Indian market. The Armada Grand, however, didn’t enjoy the same popularity despite being a version based on the Mahindra Armada. It has a different grille and round headlamps that made it look different from the regular version. The vehicle also offered a 4X4 drive system as an option.

Mahindra Voyager

Before MUV and MPVs actually became popular in India (leaving aside the Omni), a lot of manufacturers tried to experiment with such body types but failed to gather good response from the buyers. Mahindra was also among the manufacturers who launched a MUV during the late 90s in India. It was known as the Voyager and was basically a rebadged version of the Mitsubishi LS300. It came with a high price tag and though it was a fairly good vehicle, it never became popular with the masses. Powering the vehicle is a Peugeot 2.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine.

Mahindra Commander

The Commander is another forgotten Mahindra vehicle. The rugged utility vehicle was first launched in India in 1991. Since then, Mahindra launched a lot of different variants of this vehicle. The Commander was sold with a soft top and multiple seating options. The company also introduced an LWB variant of the Commander and it specifically became popular in the semi-urban markets for its extremely rugged body. It came in 650 DI and 750 DP versions and both 2WD and 4WD drivetrain options were available.

Mahindra Bolero Invader

The Bolero MUV gave birth to this vehicle, though it didn’t enjoy the same success as the Bolero. Called the Bolero Invader, this lifestyle vehicle had 3-doors and a partial soft roof lining with side-facing rear seats. Mahindra aimed the Bolero Invader at young customers and the vehicle was powered by a 2.5-litre diesel engine that generates a maximum power of 63 Bhp and peak torque of 117 Nm. Low popularity forced Mahindra to discontinue the model later though.

Mahindra AXE

Mahindra supplies vehicles to various defence forces around the world. One of its for-military-use vehicle is the AXE, which was dubbed as the Indian Hummer. The AXE was based on an Isreali vehicle and looks extremely intimidating. It came powered by a 2.7-litre diesel engine that produces a maximum power of 173 Bhp and peak torque of 346 Nm. There was also a 4.-litre petrol engine on offer.

Mahindra Boats

Mahindra launched a marine brand that manufactured luxury yachts. Yes, this is a very lesser known fact but Mahindra is India’s first organised boats manufacturer. It still offers quite a few numbers of boats of various sizes and functions in the Indian market. Mahindra even supplies boats to the defence forces around the world.

ATVs

Mahindra operates mPACT sub-brand in the USA where it sells ATVs under the brand name. There is a wide range of ATVs under the mPACT brand available in the USA market. Interestingly, Mahindra also launched the Roxor ATV in the USA market under the Mahindra brand sometime back.

Moto3 Bike

Mahindra showcased the Moto3 bike during the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo for the first time. The manufacturer is pretty active in the world of motorsports and the Moto3 segment racing bikes are used by various racing teams. The bike is powered by a 250cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine which develops a maximum power of around 50 Bhp.

Formula E car

Mahindra and Mahindra has slowly but steadily made a decent name for itself in the Formula E championship races. The manufacturer developed its own powertrain for the race car and the sleek looking racecar has been built with help from other Mahindra entities. To let you know, Mahindra became the first Indian team to complete the FIM championship and als won a few races.

GenZe

The GenZe is a US-based company that manufactures electric two-wheelers. It was acquired by Mahindra sometime back and its flagship product is an electric scooter with a top speed of 50 km/h and a range of 50 km. It takes the battery 2.5 hours to charge completely. Called the GenZe 2.0, it can exchange data with AT&T products like Global SIM and Control Centre to build what Mahindra calls “the GenZe Mobile Rider Solution”. The GenZe 2.0 has been spotted testing in India too and Mahindra could bring it our markets officially in 2020.

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Toyota Fortuner is one India’s favorite SUV and is one of the top selling full-size SUV in the country. It has been in the country for over a decade and its popularity has only gone up in the years. It is quite popular among Indians because of its massive street presence, spacious and comfortable interiors, powerful engines and tough build quality. Toyota Fortuner is also one of those SUV that can do off-road duties without breaking a sweat.  Here we have a video by Gagan Jassar that shows a tug of war between Toyota Fortuner and legendary Land Rover Defender 110.

As seen in the video Toyota Fortuner and The Land Rover Defender are engaged in a tug of war on an empty ground. The Toyota Fortuner used here is not the new-gen version but an older model. First the Fortuner starts pulling the mighty Land Rover but all the efforts go in vain. The Fortuner used here is a 4×4 varaint and all the four wheels can be seen spinning looking for traction to pull the Defender. The Fortuner spins and goes right and left many times to pull whereas the Defender can be seen there parked barely moving from its position.

Next, it’s the turn of Defender and it pulls the Toyota Fortuner without even breaking a sweat. The Land Rover Defender is without a doubt winner of this competition. This doesn’t mean that Fortuner is not a good SUV. It is just that it didn’t stand a chance in front of the mighty Defender.

The Land Rover Defender 110 used in the video is the older version and came with two engine options. a 2.2L, Four Cylinder diesel and a 3.5L V8 petrol engine. However in this video it is not known which variant was used. Talking about the Fortuner, The older generation came with different set of engines.

This Fortuner got only two diesel engine options. The smaller one was a 2.5-litre unit that churned out 142 Bhp of power along with 343 Nm of torque. The bigger diesel engine, on the other hand, was a 3-litre unit that churned out a maximum power of 169 Bhp along with a peak torque of 360 Nm. The SUV had automatic transmission options on both the petrol and diesel models.

Recently Land Rover revealed the all-new Land Rover Defender in the 2019 Frankfurt Motor show. It is reintroduced in the market as a new new SUV but the Land Rover has made sure that the SUV did not lose its iconic boxy SUVish design from the past. Land Rover has introduced Defender in a 5-door and a 3-door avatar. The Defender 110 is the five door version whereas the shorter wheelbase Defender 90 is the 3-door one. Land Rover has also confirmed that the Defenders would go on sale in India by next year.

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2020 Auto Expo is scheduled to take place in February next year in India and it will get to witness quite a few new launches and the world debut of vehicles. Manufacturers will line-up their upcoming products at India’s biggest automobile exhibition. So which all cars can you expect to see at the 2020 Auto Expo? Well, here is a list of SUVs that will be showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo next year.

Hyundai Creta

The Hyundai Creta is one of the most successful cars in the Indian market. However, the recent launch of the all-new Kia Seltos has affected the overall sales of the mid-size SUV. Hyundai has already started testing the all-new Creta in the Indian market, which will be similar to the model launched in the Chinese market. The all-new Creta will share the engine and transmission with the Kia Seltos in the Indian market and will prove to be stiff competition in the segment.

Tata Buzzard/Cassini

The Tata Buzzard, which was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show will be launched in the Indian market next year. Before that, Tata Motors will officially reveal the production version of the car at the 2020 Auto Expo. The all-new Buzzard will be similar to the Harrier in many ways and will get powered by the same engine too. However, it will get space for seven occupants. It will be the most expensive vehicle from Tata in the Indian market.

Tata Hornbill

The H2X was also showcased at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. It will be most probably showcased at the 2020 Delhi auto expo in production guise. It has been codenamed as the Hornbill and it will be positioned as a micro SUV. The Hornbill will sit below the sub-4 meter SUVs and will provide an alternative to people who are in the market for a hatchback. It is designed in accordance with Tata’s IMPACT 2.0 design philosophy and will be built upon the ALFA platform.

Kia QYI

After launching the successful Seltos in the Indian market, Kia will launch the Carnival MPV in the Indian market. At the 2020 Auto Expo, the manufacturer will showcase the all-new QYI sub-4m compact SUV that will take on the likes of Ford EcoSport, Hyundai Venue and the likes. It will be launched somewhere around August 2020 but the manufacturer will showcase it at the 2020 Auto Expo before that. It is likely to get powered by the 1.0-litre engine that powers the Hyundai Venue.

Renault HBC

Renault HBC will be CMF-A+ based SUV, which will make its world debut at the 2020 Auto Expo in India. The all-new car will take on the likes of Ford EcoSport and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza in the Indian market and it will offer a beefed-up, pumped up look. The interior of the HBC’s production version is likely to be similar to the Renault Triber and it will offer a similar list of features. Also, the engine of the HBC will be identical to the Triber.

Tata Nexon

Tata is currently testing the facelifted version of the Nexon at high altitude and it will get powered by a new BS6 compliant engine. The Nexon will get updated thoroughly and will also offer a new front-end, which will be much different from the current version of the car. The new Nexon also gets a few additional features inside the cabin. Tata will also showcase the EV version of the Nexon at the 2020 Auto Expo.

Mahindra Thar

Mahindra has been working on the all-new Thar and currently it is testing on the public roads all over India. The all-new Thar is much bigger and is expected to be much more comfortable than the current version of the vehicle. It will be launched in the Indian market in two forms – hardtop and soft top. Mahindra will also power the all-new Thar will the next-generation 2.0-litre diesel engine that is currently under the development.

Mahindra Scorpio

Mahindra is also working on the all-new Scorpio and the car has been caught testing under heavy camouflage several times. The all-new Scorpio will get a different shape than the current version and it will become much more powerful, thanks to the all-new 2.0-litre engine. The all-new Scorpio will be showcased at the Auto Expo and the launch will happen at a later date.

MG ZS EV

MG Motors will bring in their first electric SUV in the Indian market in the form of the ZS EV. The all-new car will take on the likes of Hyundai Kona EV and will offer a range of around 300 km on a single charge. The MG ZS may also get regular Internal Combustion Engine in the Indian market to take on the likes of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.

Maruti Suzuki Vitara

Maruti Suzuki Vitara was spotted testing in India for the first time. The all-new SUV will take on the likes of Hyundai Creta and Tata Harrier in the Indian market and will be positioned as the most expensive car from the manufacturer. The engine option of the upcoming Vitara is not known but we may get to see the 1.5-litre petrol engine doing the duty on it when it launches.

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Toyota has just come up with a successor to the Rush compact SUV, and the new vehicle will be called the Raize. Pictures and details of the Toyota Raize have leaked onto the internet. From the looks of it, the compact SUV seems ready to take on the Maruti Brezza and Hyundai Venue, but only if Toyota actually brings it to India. The Raize measures 3,995 mm in length, and will be offered with a 1 liter-3 cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. These attributes mean that will sit right in the sub-4 meter compact SUV segment, and will also qualify for the lower tax rate.

Images courtesy Teppei

The turbo petrol engine on this SUV makes 98 PS of peak power and 140 Nm of peak torque, which suggests that it’s been tuned quite conservatively in the interest of high fuel efficiency and low tail pipe emissions. Two gearbox options are on offer: a 5 speed manual and a CVT automatic. With a kerb weight of under 1,000 kilograms, the Toyota Raize promises to be quite a peppy SUV given the power and torque outputs. Toyota has developed this compact SUV with an off-road ready form in mind, which is why it’ll get a front wheel drive as standard while specific variants will offer a four wheel drive layout as well.

Coming to the other dimensions of this compact SUV, width stands at 1,695 mm while height and wheelbase stand at 1,620 mm and 2,525 mm respectively. The Raize is based on Toyota’s New Generation Architecture (TNGA), and the compact SUV uses a monocoque body. This is at odds with the Suzuki Jimny, which will a prime competitor of this SUV, but that features a body-on-ladder layout. The Raize will also be sold by Daihatsu as well, with a full rebadging and restyling effort. Daihatsu calls it the Rocky, and production of this SUV has already commenced for specific South East Asian markets.

All said, Toyota has not confirmed the Raize for the Indian market, and is instead expected to launch a badge engineered version of the facelifted Maruti Brezza sometime next year. The badge engineered Brezza will be Toyota’s first stab at the sub-4 meter compact SUV segment in India, and the vehicle will be a petrol mild hybrid. It’ll use the 1.5 liter K-Series petrol engine paired with two gearbox options: a 5 speed manual and a 4 speed torque converter automatic. The petrol engine on the Brezza is likely to put out 104 Bhp-138 Nm, and an electric motor with brake energy regeneration will make for the mild hybrid layout.

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Indian roads are one of the most unsafe and dangerous roads in the world. While there are many accidents that are reported daily from corners of the country, government and cops try to implement the rules and stop people from speeding and other illegal things on the public roads. Well, quite often the authorities also break the rules and there’s nothing much that is done to make sure that they fall in line. An exclusive report on News 18 Kerala shows how the cars of Kerala’s CM and FM broke the speed rules for multiple times and the data is available on the public challan portal.

The report that was aired on the vernacular channel shows that the two Toyota Innova Crysta MPVs that are the official vehicles of the Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan have crossed the speed limit at least 14 times. The acts were caught by the speed traps installed throughout the state. His official Toyota Innova Crysta bearing the registration number “KL01 CB 7400” has been caught speeding as many as 5 times while the other official Toyota Innova Crysta bearing the registration number “KL01 CB 8355” has crossed the speed limit 9 times. This report is on the official Kerala Traffic Police website and can be accessed by the public.

Kerala’s finance minister, Dr T. M. Isaac Thomas, who also has the Toyota Innova Crysta as an official vehicle has been caught crossing the speed limits multiple times. His Innova Crysta bearing the registration “KL 01 CB 8344” has crossed the speed limit as many as 28 times. Even this data is available on the public website of the Kerala Traffic Police.

Chief Minister and Finance Minister are regularly seen using the vehicles. However, it is not known if they were present in the vehicle when the speeding act was caught on the traps. Such fines are online and the cops do not stop the vehicle physically on the roads. The user has to check the vehicle’s registration number online and pay the fine accordingly. It should be noted that if the fine amount is not paid within a stipulated time, the vehicle’s owner also has to pay a penalty. The cops and RTO send a notice to the defaulters who do not pay the fine on time.

All the three Toyota Innova Crysta MPVs caught in the speeding act are registered to the Director of the Regional Transport Office (RTO). Since these are official government vehicles, they are registered to the local RTO. This is not the first time a minister has been caught on the public roads breaking the rules and speeding. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ vehicle has been caught speeding multiple times. However, it remains to be seen if the Kerala ministers pay the fine for the illegal acts that they have done. It should be noted that Kerala rolled back the new fines on many illegal acts that were introduced recently.

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MG Hector, which was launched earlier this year has become a blockbuster hit for the manufacturer. The all-new 5-seater SUV has gained popularity because of its extremely high value for money proposition and a long list of features that are unique in the segment. Due to the high popularity of the MG Hector in the Indian market, a customer waiting for a new MG Hector will have to wait for months. In fact, MG Motors recently re-opened the bookings for the Hector and increased the price too. However, there are a few handful MG Hector SUVs that are for sale in the market and many of them are cheaper than a brand-new one. Here is an almost-new MG Hector for sale in the market and the asking price is much lower than a new car.

The MG Hector for sale here is from Ashok Vihar, Delhi. The white coloured MG Hector has done only 4,500 Kms, which makes it as good as a new, showroom condition car. The pictures of the vehicle uploaded by the seller show that the vehicle in pristine condition and there are no dents or scratches on it.

However, one should always check the vehicle personally before making a decision. The car for sale here the top-end Sharp variant and gets powered by the petrol engine. It is the automatic version and the price of a brand-new vehicle is Rs 19.94 lakhs in Delhi. This vehicle, however, is selling only for Rs 18.9 lakh, which is more than Rs 1 lakh cheaper than a new car.

Since this is the top-end version, it comes with all the bells and whistles that MG has to offer in India currently. This version gets 17-inch precision cut alloy wheels, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple Carplay and the Artificial Intelligence system. The AI system allows the occupants of the car to control several features of the vehicle only by using voice commands.

Also, this system stays connected to the Internet all the time and the owner can track the vehicle from a smartphone and even control several features of the vehicle remotely through the app. This variant gets all the features including 7 airbags, heated ORVMs, front parking sensors, panoramic sunroof, leather seats and more.

This MG Hector for sale is only a few months old, which ensures that it is still in the warranty period and the new owner can get all the benefits of a new car including the OEM warranty period. It also gets 3-years of labour cost-free servicing and free Internet. For more information, you can directly contact the seller by clicking here.

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