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The world continues to buy more and more SUVs. The growth in

Europe is coming from SUVs and in the US, as well, SUVs are doing better than the average. This should be the best time to be a company that spe-cialises in making SUVs. Companies like Jeep, Land Rover, Mahindra and Ssangyong should have been raking it in by now. Or have they missed a trick? It seems that regular car com-panies are quicker at adapting exist-ing platforms to make SUVs. JLR now has three ranges of SUVs – the Range Rovers, the Land Rovers and Jaguars. Even though the Range Rover portfolio seems to be decent, the Land Rover and Jaguar SUV portfolios have gaps. Of course the E-pace will follow the F-Pace and the new Discov-ery and Defender are in the pipeline but if BMW can have five Xs in its portfolio, I am sure a true-blue SUV maker can have many more.

Closer home, Mahindra is quickly churning out modern SUV-like cars. The 100, 300 and 500 are here and so is the NuvoSport. In ad-dition there is the Bolero and the Scorpio. What I would like to see is a new range of SUVs designed by its Italian acquisition and based on modern monocoque platforms and an expansion of the Ssangyong range in India.

After the Baleno, it is the Vitara Brezza’s turn to pile up the orders and within a few weeks of its launch, has a four-month waiting period, notwithstanding the revised prices of its closest rival, the Ford EcoSport. First there were upward price revisions and now a downward one. Surely this can’t be helping the brand much just as it was gaining credibility in India. How about all the people who just bought their EcoSports a few days before the price revision? Will you not think twice before buying a Ford? And, finally, it seems Volkswagen has run into a totally new controversy in India as it announced the voluntary stopping of the sale of its mid-sized cars fitted with the 1.5-litre diesel engine due to inconsistencies in CO emissions. Will be interesting to get to the bottom of this one as well! Till then drive safe and ride safe.

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More often than not, a break in the hills is the perfect reset that you’re looking for. The concrete jungle and its ways grip you in its clutches, silently drawing you into a state of melancholy. These are times when the great outdoors can offer tranquillity, calmness. For us, this break came in the form of the Himalayan ride. This motorcycle didn’t just prove its capacities but put us one to one with hidden beauties of Shimla that Mother Nature keeps from us. Trails drenched in rain, the sweet smell of pine and sipping hot tea with shivering hands. And what timing that presented the perfect setting for a last winter ride... the last snowfall of the season. Rides like these are reminisced years later and pictures like this get engraved in the mind.

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The best round-up of the ExpoI havE been a regular reader of AUTO TO-DAY since it first hit the stands. As I could not attend the Auto Expo 2016 owing to professional commit-

ments, I was eagerly waiting for the March edition of the magazine and it surely didn’t disappoint! To my joy and satisfaction, I saw the most in-depth and intensive coverage of the Auto Expo in the issue. From two-wheelers to four-wheelers and even the com-mercial vehicles, all sections were covered in great detail with a very visible effort to cover all major manufacturers. That along with interesting tidbits on the side-lines made for a delightful read. A minor hiccup though was the colour scheme used to highlight the status of a particular vehicle which read either ‘Coming soon’ or ‘concept’ were hard to read owing to font which incorporated black lettering over a dark blue

background. Regardless, I would like to compliment the entire Auto Today team for putting in efforts and bringing us such a compre-hensive coverage of the Expo. Well done!

Saurabh Sharma, Faridabad

Hi,It was our aim to bring you the best coverage of the Expo right from day one and do appreciate the fact that our efforts have not gone in vain. We apologize for that slight hiccup and will incorporate those changes in our next feature.

a little love from the SouthaS I picked up the March issue of the magazine, my main aim was to know about everything that hap-pened and was shown at the Delhi Auto Expo. Once the first page of the Expo was flipped, the rest followed with absolutely no hint of slowing down on the excitement bit. I loved the effort put into mak-ing the reader get the impression of attending the show first hand.

Abdul Jaleel, Bangalore

More feature stories comingI havE noticed that feature sto-ries are not as frequent as your reviews. Not that I am complain-ing, I love the kind of informative first drives and comparisons have to offer. I would just suggest for more stories about you guys actu-ally taking the cars and bikes you review, out into real-world condi-tions as it provides for a very inter-esting read and one which keeps the reader hooked from start to finish. Your ‘Xing’ India drive in the two Mercedes CLAs, for example, was an epic adventure and was one in which the words actually inspired the reader to go out and make most of their own machines as well. I look forward to your up-coming issues and wish you guys the best of luck!

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Hi,If it’s feature stories you’re looking for, you’ll what we have in store for you this year. More cars and destinations are a given, obviously. Stay tuned!


India’s heart throb, the Maruti-Suzuki Swift is all set to come in an all-new avatar. Rahul Ghosh takes you through what’s new with these exclusive pictures

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In a brand new avatar

There is little to doubt that the Maruti-Suzu-ki Swift had caught the fancy of the Indian masses right from the word go. Be it the generation one or two it does not matter. When it was launched there was nothing in

the market which could compete with it. It created a new segment which we loved. So much so that dealers started charging premiums for early delivery and this is especially if you wanted one in the shade of white. So it created benchmarks in more ways than one. A couple of years back though Maruti-Suzuki launched the new generation model. It was a vast cry from the model it replaced. It had all the bells and whistles one

could ask for. A revised chassis, interior and exterior design and even the feature list evolved. But the time has come when the competition has caught up again and the king of the ring needs to go through some surgery again and here it is, the first ever pictures of the 2017 Suzuki Swift.

Up front the Swift gets a brand new design. This is no minor cosmetic surgery. The bonnet looks elon-gated and there is a sporty front grille which merges into the bonnet to comply with pedestrian safety norms. The large grille also gives the new Swift dol-lops of character. The headlamps are new too and are smoother flowing as compared to the sharper lamps

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of the current generation model. It also incorporates projector lamps and daytime running lamps. Fog lamps get space on the air dam and there is also a splitter up front. Looks good doesn’t it? In profile one can spot the flared wheel arches and the larger wheels. The floating roof design continues to be offered in the new model and is now sleeker than before. There is one more party piece on the new Swift. Look closely and you will spot now door handles on the rear doors. This is because they have been moved up and blacked out (much like the ones we see on the Chevrolet Beat) to give the new Swift the look of a sporty coupe. At the back, the lamps are smaller and more rounded and

are sure to house LEDs. The tail gate is new too and combined with the roof spoiler give it a hunkered down look. Look down and you will be able to spot twin tail pipes which say a lot of what could be on offer under the bonnet. Inside expect a completely new design. A new dash and a new instrument panel too.

Under the bonnet would reside the 1.2-litre petrol and the 1.3-litre diesel. However we will not be sur-prised if Maruti-Suzuki finally decides to offer a Sport version of the same which would come with a turbo-charged petrol engine from their Boosterjet range. A 1.4-litre petrol with a six-speed manual gearbox is also being speculated. Fantastic it will be.

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entering the compact SUV seg-ment, Maruti-Suzuki has launched the Vitara Brezza and even started bookings for the same across its 1,799 dealers. The exterior design gets ‘bull horn’ shaped LED strips for the headlamps and rear com-bination lights, squared-off wheel arches and a raised belt line. The interior garnishing for the new ve-hicle has been given the upscale treatment. Comforts include rain

sensing wipers, auto-headlights, cruise control, air-cooled upper box and card holder in glove box. For safety the Brezza gets Suzuki’s Total Effective Control Technol-ogy (TECT) concept for occupant protection. While driver airbag is a standard on all variants, front passenger airbag and ABS with EBD is offered as an option from base variant onwards. It is the first car in the country that is certified

for offset and side impact crash tests which will be enforced in India in 2017.

Making use of the versatile DDiS 200 engine mated with a 5-speed manual transmis-sion, the compact SUV delivers 88.5bhp and 200Nm of torque. Fuel efficiency for the Brez-za, Maruti claims, is a frugal 24.3kmpl, which is the highest figure in its segment.

Maruti Brezza in town Variants & Price

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The sales success of HyundaiAchieVing Another milestone, Hyundai Motors have recieved over 1 lakh bookings, 5 lakh enquiries and delivered 56,000 units of the Hyundai Creta. Marking the world premiere of the Creta in India on July 23, 2015, the landmark was achieved within 8 months of launch. Like in the domestic market, the Creta has generated great response in global markets with more than 28,000 or-ders. To reduce the waiting period, Hyun-dai is increasing Creta production by 30% to a total production of 13,000 units of which 10,000 units will be allocated for the domestic market.

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ing, RS Kalsi, director, marketing & sales, Ken-ichi Ayukawa, MD & CEO

Michelin tyres are now available at hometyre giAnt Michelin has extended the avail-ability of its passenger car tyres on online marketplace platform, Snapdeal via autho-rized dealers. Consumers can easily place an order online to purchase Michelin tyres from an authorized dealer and request for fitment at a time & place of their choice, after choos-ing the tyre which best fits their vehicle.


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After entering the compact sedan segment with the Amaze back in 2012, Honda realized the need for a major update to the model. Now, the Japanese giant has launched the new Amaze. On the outside the design changes have been kept to a minimum. The biggest being the new grille which is wider and features a sin-gle piece chrome band across the entire length. The front bumper design has also been updated and is now styled more aggressively and also houses the new set of fog lamps. Changes to rear are lim-ited to introduction of a new tail

lamp design. New to this Amaze is its interior design which also features improved creature com-forts like automatic air-condition, improved audio system with Blu-etooth connectivity, auto up/down and anti-pinch windows and auto-matic folding/adjustable ORVMs. Driving the car, you realised that all mechanicals have remained the same including the petrol and diesel engine options. However, the biggest change for the new Amaze and first in-segment fea-ture for Honda is the addition of a CVT box option with the petrol engine.

SkodA hAS launched the newest generation of Superb in the Indian market. The new execu-tive saloon will be bigger, lighter, and safer and packed to the brim with the latest technology. Prices will commence at Rs 22.86 lakh for the ‘Style’ 1.8-litre petrol and go up to Rs 29.36 lakh for the 2.0-litre diesel ‘L&K’ variant. The Czech car manufacturer has endowed the vehicle with 29 clever features like daytime LEDs, tablet holder in the rear, virtual pedal for the boot and umbrella

hole in the front two doors. The L&K variant even gets a twelve-speaker Canton sound system and in addition, the system offers Bluetooth, aux-In and a USB socket, both of which are located in the central console. The new Superb is fitted with all sort of safety nets including ESC, tyre pressure monitoring, eight airbags, seat belts with fasten-ing alerts as well as safety headrests. XDS+, an enhanced function of the electronic differential lock, also comes as standard.

New-gen Superb hits showrooms

Honda Motors launches the all-new Amaze

Revised prices for Ford EcoSport

to keeP its customers hooked on, Ford has revised prices for its popular EcoSport crossover and the decision comes to in-crease the value-for-money proposition that the vehicle of-fers, as a result of the launch on the opposite page, we’re guessing. Prices now start at Rs 6.68 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) for the base petrol and Rs 7.28 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) for the base diesel version. These figures undercut the old prices by more than Rs 50,000 for the petrol and more than Rs 1.2 lakh for the diesel variant. However, the features and design of the vehicles have remained the same since its last update.

(L-R) Werner Eicchorn, board member, sales & mktng, Sudhir Rao,

CMD, Ashutoh Dixit, director, sales

(L-R) Katshushi Inoue, CEO & president, HCIL and Raman Kumar Sharma, senior VP & director, HCIL

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Domestic News

Following an aggressive expansion spree with a host of launches done and lined-up, Mercedes-Benz has launched the S400, a new variant of its flagship saloon, the S-Class. The new car will be produced locally at their plant in Chakan. The new model features a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine which delivers 333bhp and 480Nm of torque, all delivered via a seven speed 7G-Tronic Plus transmission. The car has several ultra-luxury features such as

leather upholstery in every nook and corner, 24-speaker 3D Burmester surround sound system, recliner seats with hot-stone mas-sage function, seven colour ambient lighting and panaromic sunroof. Safety is taken care courtesy features like ESP, 8 airbags, brake assist, adaptive braking with a hold function, ASR and hill start assist. Price for the new S400 has been set at Rs 1.31 crore (ex-show-room, Hyderabad).

New variant for a flagship

Polaris plans to hit up defence expo

A Korean partner for Indian cricket

Price hike across the Hyundai range

Polaris is all set to display its might in ul-tra-light vehicle range at the biennial Land, Naval and Internal Homeland Security Sys-tems Exhibition, Defexpo India 2016. Polaris will also showcase the Sportsman Big Boss 6X6 and Ranger 6X6 800 at the Defexpo to be held in Goa from 28 - 31 March 2016. The Dagor’s unique design allows for ease of op-eration, maintenance and sustainment in support of combat operations. Whereas, the MRZR is a highly mobile off-road platform that can be configured in a number of ways to help meet mission requirements for emerging threats. The Sportsman Big Boss 6x6 features a 6x6 drive

system, powered by a liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 760cc engine. The Ranger also has 6 driven wheels and gets a big bore 800cc 2-cylinder engine with EFI. Polaris Defense Vehicles are currently in service in over 100 nations across all 7 continents.

Hyundai Has entered into a four year partnership with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), as an offi-cial partner for all its matches in India along with exclusive category rights. Hyundai is the Official Partner of BCCI for all matches to be played over the period of four years across the three formats - Test, One day, and T20. Un-der this agreement, a Hyundai fleet of premium cars would be used for transporting the various stakeholders of the game throughout the cricketing event.

Post budget decisions, Hyundai has announced a price hike across all its models with effect from March on ac-count of the new levies announced in the Union budget. The company men-tions customers are discerning of net value offerings. The hike starts with the Eon and goes up all the way to the Santa Fe, where it has increased the most. Changes across the price range from go from Rs 2,889 to Rs 82,906 respectively.

(R-L) Roland Folger, managing director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India and Yashwant Jha-bakh, group chairman, Mahavir Motors during the S400 launch

(L-R) Anurag Thakur, honorary sec-retary, BCCI with Y K Koo, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India

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Mercedes-Maybach have launched the new S600 Guard and the vehicle has been launched within 15 days of its international launch. The new model comes with VR10 level of protection, the highest ballistic pro-tection grade available for a non-military ve-hicle and the S600 Guard becomes the first

vehicle to feature it. Guidelines specify that the bodywork and windows must be able to withstand hardened steel core bullets fired from an assault rifle. It also gets a series of special technical features also ensures that the Mercedes-Maybach S600 Guard remains mobile during and after an attack and is able

to exit the danger zone. Powering the luxury tank is a 12-cylinder petrol engine which de-livers 530bhp and 830Nm of torque, delivered by a seven-speed transmission. The S600 Guard is the most expensive vehicle in the Mercedes-Benz portfolio and costs Rs 10.5 crore (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

Domestic News

The best protection for a civilian vehicle

Roland Folger, managing director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, present and proud at the launch of S600 Guard

Datsun gives the youth a chance

continuing with its brand cam-paign #ISayYes, Datsun has tied up with Magic Bus for Datsun Flagbear-ers campaign. It will run throughout the ICC World Twenty20 2016 and enable almost 200 underprivileged children to walk hand-in-hand with cricketing legends on the field.

Chevy Honours women of society

For their ‘International Women’s Day’ initiative, Chevrolet dealers vis-ited female customers and offered them free branded merchandise, free wheel alignment and balancing, free vehicle check up vouchers and other vehicle amenities.

Maharashtra celebrates VWVolkswagen had organised an auto fair in Pune. The event was organised to treat Pune-ites to an exclusive glimpse of the cars VW have in their pipeline like the Ameo, Tiguan, Passat GTE, Polo GTI and the new Beetle. The event also featured drive opportuni-ties in VW Motorsport vehicles and exclusive offers for on-spot bookings of particular car models.

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An open-top affair for a British classicMini has launched the brand new Mini con-vertible at an exclusive event in Goa. The Mini convertible is available across all showrooms in India and will be brought in as a completely built-up (CBU) and will carry a price tag of Rs 34.9 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi and Ma-harashtra). The all-new MINI Convertible is fitted for the first time with an electrically

powered, soft-top as well as fully integrated rollover protection. The soft top can be opened and closed in just 18 seconds. The interior features a design that is high end as well as harmonious. It offers premium workmanship quality in every small detail, like the multi-function steering wheel wrapped in leather, MINI heads-up display, Harman Kardon au-

dio system and LED headlights with corner-ing function. Sports seats for driver and front passenger enhance the unique ‘go-kart’ feel. The Mini is powered by a 2.0-litre four cylinder twin-power turbo with 192bhp and 280Nm of torque, uses a six-speed transmission and does the 0-100kmph sprint in 7.1 seconds with a 233kmph top speed.

Renault brings in a winnerthE REnaULt Duster has been a runaway sales success from the day it went on sale in 2012. The company have now launched the brand new version and the vehicle gets tweaks to the exterior, interior and even a brand new transmission. Starting with the exterior, the new Duster gets a new front fascia with a brand new grille, headlamps, fog lamps, kayak roof rails, LED tail lamps and Gun Metal grey alloys. On the inside, the Duster gets new centre console design with new navigation system and reversing camera. As for mechanicals, Renault has given the option of a 6-speed AMT which is a first for any vehicle in India. The prices for the new Duster start at Rs 8.47 lakh and goes up to Rs 13.57 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

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Philip Von Sahr, president, BMW

Group India, launches the all-new Mini

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International News

BMW showcases the car of the futureOn the 7th of March, 1916 BMW AG entered the com-mercial registers and now, 100 years from then, the company is celebrating its centenary achievement. At the celebrations, the com-pany showcased the Vision Next 100 concept. It show-cases the design and capa-bilities of the BMW cars of the future. The vehicle will have constant interaction with humans and has com-pletely autonomous abilities as well. It can be driven in two ways - you drive, in which case the car creates a driver-focused environ-ment or you can let the car do its own driving, whereby it transforms into a lounge for all occupants. Another achievement is the fact that it gets shape shifting abili-ties with the body able to ad-just itself to help the Vision Next 100 handle better.

A legend roams the earthThe quickest diesel SUV ever is here

the Audi SQ7 becomes the most power-ful diesel SUV. Combining a 4.0-litre TDI V8, two turbochargers and the world’s first electric-powered turbo, Audi has man-aged to squeeze out 435bhp and 900Nm of torque, available right from 1,000rpm. The electric-turbo aims to completely eliminate turbo lag and this results in a 0-100kmph run in 4.8 seconds.

tO pAy tribute to a hero, a couple from the Netherlands has embarked on a journey in their 100 year old Model T, attempting to drive around the world. Dirk and Trudy Regter have owned their 1915 Ford Model T since 1997, and began their journey in 2012 covering more than 75,000km across

Europe, USA, Canada and South America. The Ford Model T in question is powered by a 3.0-litre petrol engine and is unaltered from its standard 1915 factory specification. The single exception is larger tyres for the wooden-spoked wheels, making the ride softer for long journeys.

Harald Krüger, CEO, BMW reveals the Vision 100 at the celebration event

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World Crowning the best of the best in automobiles isn’t an easy job but that’s what the jury of the World Car Awards are tasked with. And they’ve chosen the Mazda MX-5. Simran Rastogi reports

Miata still offers a superior

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the car and driver and this sealed

its vote

This is the 12th year of the World Car Awards. This year celebrates driving in its purest form – by se-lecting the Mazda MX-5, or the Miata as the rest of the world chooses to know it, as the World Car of the Year. This is a brand new car, that somehow manages to be shorter, lower and lighter than be-fore. While it’s packing more safety tech with more airbags, ABS, trac-tion control and more convenience features like Bluetooth and climate control. The jury felt that the new

Miata still offers a superior con-nection between the car and driver (what Mazda calls Jinba-ittai) and this essentially sealed its vote.

The 73-member strong jury comprising of auto journalists from around the world, includ-ing AUTO TODAY editor Yogendra Pratap, in accordance with the design jury further awarded the MX-5 with the World Car Design of the Year title. For pretty much the same reasons – fitting the image of a small sports-car with a fresh

design that captures the spirit of the original.

As far as all-cocooning luxury goes, the BMW 7-Series was cho-sen as the World Luxury Car of the Year, trumping the Volvo XC90 and Audi Q7. BMW’s flagship boasts of 25 new features over the old car, of which 13 are segment firsts. Not an easy feat considering its com-pany in the segment.

The Audi R8 Coupe was named the World Performance Car of the Year, the third time it’s win-

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1. Mirai FCV beat the Chevy Volt and Toyota’s own Prius Hybrid for most tree-hugging car. 2. The R8 still looks every bit Le Mans-inspired and goes like it too. 3. Just a small part of the 73 journos of the WCA. Spot our Ed, fourth from right. 4. BMW flagship has become the new luxury benchmark, officially, with this win. 5. Design nominees include Mazda’s crossover the CX-3 and Jaguar’s ex-ecutive sedan, the XE

ning this title. The jury has been impressed, in the past as well, by its excellent driving dynamics and manners, no matter whether it’s being driven fast or slow. The R8 edged out the Honda Civic Type

R and Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 Coupe. The winner of the World Green Car of the Year is Toyota’s Mirai. While not the most beauti-ful, luxurious or fast, the Mirai is an indication of the future of fuel-

cell vehicle technology. Consider this – it can cover 480km plus on a single tankfull, will be ready to do another 480km in just 5 minutes and its only emissions are water vapour!

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The big dealThe affordable compact SUV from Maruti Suzuki has perhaps been the most awaited vehicle in the Indian automotive industry in recent years and we take it for a spin as soon as it makes its debutPictures Nishant Jhamb

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The big dealThe affordable compact SUV from Maruti Suzuki has perhaps been the most awaited vehicle in the Indian automotive industry in recent years and we take it for a spin as soon as it makes its debutPictures Nishant Jhamb

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Why the Vitara Brezza will go down in the annals of Indian automotive industry is not because it is a sub-4m SUV

but because it was conceived, designed and engineered by a predominantly Indian team, led by an Indian who was the chief engineer of the project.

The team led by C V Raman took the Su-

zuki Global C platform as the starting point and the biggest challenge was to engineer the car so that it was sub-4m in length, without compromising on looks and SUV propor-tions.

Since the C-platform also underpins the Grand Vitara in Europe, the engineers al-ready had a good starting point and it was a matter of repackaging, and ensuring that

the car reflected the needs of the urban SUV buyer in India.

The result is in fact excellent. The car looks good, and in fact looks like a much larger SUV than it actually is. It will perhaps be the best looking sub-4m car in the coun-try and actually incorporates the best of Su-zuki design that has been successful in the past including the floating roof concept from

looks like a much larger

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looking sub-4m car in the country

Maruti-Suzuki Vitara Brezza

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Likes

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Looks, interi-ors, features and equip-ment as well as the ultra-efficient engine

Lack of petrol and automatic options

Competition CheCk

Mahindra TUV300 T8EnginE 1.5-litre PowEr 84bhp TorquE 230Nm PricE 8.8 lakh

Ford EcoSport Titanium+EnginE 1.5-litre PowEr 99bhp TorquE 205Nm PricE 9.75 lakh

Hyundai i20 Active SXEnginE 1.4-litre PowEr 89bhp TorquE 220Nm PricE 9.5 lakh

the Swift with the blacked out pillars. In addi-tion the car is available with white, black or body coloured roofs as part of the Urban, Sport and Glamour packages.

A bold front grille with projector headlamps, muscular sides and accentuated wheel arches with 16-inch wheels that all add to the SUV-looks. In fact, CV Raman was quite clear to point out that despite starting out with two approaches to the car, an SUV and a crossover, a conscious decision was made to proceed with the former.

At launch the SUV is powered with a diesel engine only, though Maruti says an appropriate

petrol engine option will be added at a future date. The engine is the same 1,248cc unit that powers most of the Maruti-Suzuki diesel range but in the Brezza the unit is tuned to a max power output of 90bhp and peak torque of 200Nm, the same figures as on the S-Cross. It is mated to a five-speed gearbox with an intention to make the Vitara Brezza a sprightly performer.

The interiors keep pace with the exterior and the engineers at Maruti have done the best to make them premium and in sync with the bold sporty approach on the outside. Starting from the instrument panel that has what Maruti likes to

it’s sprightly in the lower gears and makes for an excellent urban commuter

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Likes

Dislikes

Looks, interi-ors, features and equip-ment as well as the ultra-efficient engine

Lack of petrol and automatic options

Competition CheCk

Mahindra TUV300 T8EnginE 1.5-litre PowEr 84bhp TorquE 230Nm PricE 8.8 lakh

Ford EcoSport Titanium+EnginE 1.5-litre PowEr 99bhp TorquE 205Nm PricE 9.75 lakh

Hyundai i20 Active SXEnginE 1.4-litre PowEr 89bhp TorquE 220Nm PricE 9.5 lakh

the Swift with the blacked out pillars. In addi-tion the car is available with white, black or body coloured roofs as part of the Urban, Sport and Glamour packages.

A bold front grille with projector headlamps, muscular sides and accentuated wheel arches with 16-inch wheels that all add to the SUV-looks. In fact, CV Raman was quite clear to point out that despite starting out with two approaches to the car, an SUV and a crossover, a conscious decision was made to proceed with the former.

At launch the SUV is powered with a diesel engine only, though Maruti says an appropriate

petrol engine option will be added at a future date. The engine is the same 1,248cc unit that powers most of the Maruti-Suzuki diesel range but in the Brezza the unit is tuned to a max power output of 90bhp and peak torque of 200Nm, the same figures as on the S-Cross. It is mated to a five-speed gearbox with an intention to make the Vitara Brezza a sprightly performer.

The interiors keep pace with the exterior and the engineers at Maruti have done the best to make them premium and in sync with the bold sporty approach on the outside. Starting from the instrument panel that has what Maruti likes to

it’s sprightly in the lower gears and makes for an excellent urban commuter

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call mood lighting but is in fact speedo and tacho surrounds of customisable colours with an option to choose amongst five different colours with high seating by which an under seat tray can also be in-corporated. The Brezza comes with the same infotain-ment system that does duty on the Baleno and the S-Cross. But there are a few firsts as well, like the dual glove compartment with the top one being cooled for keeping water bottles etc, and the bottom one being illuminated and incorporating a card holder for your papers and other items. There are coat hooks, shop-ping bag hooks and hanger hooks as well as seat back pockets on the inside in addition to a floor console

MS Vitara Brezza ZDI+

Engine 1.3-litre dieselMax power 90bhp @4,000rpmMax torque 200Nm @1,750rpmGearbox5-speed manual

Wheelbase (mm) 2,500LxWxH (mm) 3,995x1,790x1,640

0-100kmph NATop speed NA

Price: Rs 9.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)On sale Now

The Brezza gets the same 1.3-litre diesel engine that we have seen on most Marutis but in a higher state of tune, like on the S-Cross


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with the Brezza with a lot of high-end features coming down from the

likes of the S-Cross and the Ciaz. 2. The

touchscreen is the standard Maruti unit seen on the S-Cross,

Baleno and Ciaz. 3. Auto climate control

is easy to use and has large buttons. 4. The IP has mood lighting

surrounds. 5. Reading lights up front and a

second cabin light in the middle of the roof are

a step up from some hatches. 6. Place to

hand your shopping. 7. Upper glovebox to keep

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VerdictThe Vitara Brezza is a sub-4m vehicle and that’s where its main competition lies. It looks better proportioned than any other sub-4m vehicle and even looks like a much larger SUV. And here is where it scores - not only does it look great on the outside, it is filled with features and equipment, all that you could ask for in fact. Its high seating and ground clearance are a boon to any driver and are essential for most Indian cities. Added to the looks of a large SUV, is the ultra fuel efficient powertrain which makes it as affordable to run as any car in its segment, as well as segments above and below. The long wait for an urban SUV from Maruti has not been in vain!


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Boot space at 270 litres with the rear seats up is adequate for the city. Wrap around taillights go onto the rear hatch freeing up space for a wide loading mouth

with place for two cup holders and am armrest which also features storage. There is also a rear centre armrest with built-in cup holders. Over-all the interiors are modern and well suited to Indian needs and desires.

The Brezza feels like a large hatchback to drive, though the high seating ensures that you feel a bit of the body roll. Large tyres help pro-vide adequate grip while cornering and the car feels stable on all road surfaces. It is sprightly in the lower gears and makes for an excellent

urban commuter but runs out of steam in the higher gears on the highway, probably because Maruti-Suzuki had to ensure the vehicle was the most fuel efficient in its class. And at 24.3kmpl, it is by a long margin, as tested and certified under rule 115 of CMVR 1989.

While a driver’s side airbag is standard in all variants, ABS with EBD and a passenger side airbag is available as standard on the top two variants and available as an option on all the other variants.



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The first and a vital launch for BMW in 2016, the all-new X1 promises to boost the model’s popularity and sales in India

If you haven’t had an overdose of compact SUVs at this year’s Auto Expo, then here is another one and a really luxurious one at that. But before we delve deeper into this important new car, there’s one important aspect that sets this new car apart – this is the car that

started the trend. A fact nearly ignored by one and all but the X1 was the first to conjure the compact crossover segment in India.

It’s been five years since the BMW X1 showed up in showrooms across India. Despite being a car that ushered in a new genre there was some-thing about its oddball looks that left people a little perplexed. The X1 then, almost always left you wondering if it were a large hatchback or an SUV.

Jump forward to 2016, BMW gets their brand new X1 into the country

BMW X1


1. Plush interiors boast of supportive sport seats. M Sport package offers bigger infotainment screen. 2. All-analogue clocks look dated now. 3. The centre console gets BMW’s i-controller to operate the i-Drive infotainment system. 4 & 5. Engine delivers a claimed 20.68kmpl while switchable driving modes liven performance

Competition CheCk

Audi Q3 35 TDI Premium PlusEnginE 2.0-litre PowEr 174bhp TorquE 380Nm PricE 37.9 lakh

Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d SportEnginE 2.2-litre PowEr 134bhp TorquE 300Nm PricE 34.9 lakh

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LikesButch aesthetics, refined and capable engine, transmission, sporty but comfortable ride quality

Top of the line M Sport package misses out on a rear view camera

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BMW X1 xDrive M Sport

Engine 2.0-litre, 4-cyl dieselPower 190bhp @4,000rpmMax torque 400Nm @1,750rpmGearbox8-speed auto

Wheelbase (mm) 2,670 LxWxH (mm) 4,439x1,821x1,612

0-100kmph 7.6 secondsTop speed 220kmph


and this one blows away all doubts about the car’s category. One look at it and it’s evidently more butch, closer to its SUV roots than the previous generation car. That X1, while still being an appealing design, drifted away from its X-lineage which we’re used to seeing in the bigger X3 and X5 SUVs. The car was just a little toned down to be as intimidating to look at.

Not this one though. That new front end design is sportier, ramped up with the M Sport trim you see on the pages, those angry LED headlamps rather than the puppy faced predecessor, sporting the trademark BMW halo-ringed DRLs and the strong lines on the bonnet scream “I’m all grown up!”. The smooth lines on the fenders continue onto become pronounced shoulder lines. Come towards the back of the car and a sporty bumper with twin, chrome-tipped tail-pipes make sure that the X1 now stands apart from any angle. And we’re not forgetting those gorgeous fibre-optic LED taillamps. This little Bimmer sure looks the part.

It’s what you don’t see under the skin that is responsible for the new look as well as a larger cabin. The new X1 is based on BMW’s UKL platform. This modular platform has liberated a lot of space on the inside of the car. While the driver and co-passenger sit higher now, the rear passengers get more kneeroom, headroom and the flexibility to slide the middle row back and forth and recline the seat-back. They can also enjoy the panoramic sunroof and if it gets

It’s what you don’t see under the skIn that Is responsIble for the new look as well as a larger cabIn

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VerdictThe new X1 is definitely a huge step forward. Thanks to the new platform, it’s now more spacious and offers far better comfort for occupants. Four trims lets one choose between the front-wheel drive variants and the availability of all-wheel drive slots in the X1 bang in the middle of its competition from its German arch rivals. With prices starting at Rs 29.9 lakh ex-showroom, the X1 also offer a viable option for anyone entering the premium/luxury compact segment which hasn’t seen a new product in some time now. Absence of a rear view camera is only a minor flaw that’s easy to overlook with a car that’s so much better all around than the older version.

Abhik DasSenior Correspondent

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The rear seats are divided into a 40:20:40 split offering greater flexibility. Combined boot space is 1,500-litres to carry your whole world around

The ride iS now muCh more plianT Than The previouS Car whiCh waS muCh STiffer and regular road undulaTionS are eaSily abSorbed

too warm, then dual air-con vents will keep them happy.What has been made even better by the new chassis is the vast

improvement in ride and handling. This new car now gets an elec-tronically assisted steering compared to the older hydraulic unit that made it hard to steer. A nagging trait especially in traffic where ma-noeuvring the old X1 was quite a workout. The new car in compari-son is a gem to handle. The steering doesn’t make the car’s weight felt and retains the directness of the old one only robbing away some feel. The ride is now much more pliant than the previous car which was stiff and regular road undulations are easily absorbed.

The driving modes help you switch between comfort, eco pro and sport and they only adjust engine and gearbox behaviours. The non-adjustable suspension remains pliant and keeps up with the sharper engine and gearbox responses in sport mode. The new X1 uses an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission that shifts seamlessly in any situ-ation, even negotiating heavy traffic. There is always the option of shifting through the paddle shifter on open roads. The transmission is mated to a 2-litre, twin-turbo, diesel engine that produces 190bhp and 400Nm of torque. The most significant change here is the adop-tion of a front-wheel drive format with the new platform. The new X1 becomes the first car in in BMW’s current line-up to adopt this architecture. Of course, BMWs all-wheel drive tech, X-Drive features in the xDrive xLine and M Sport trims.

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CzechmateSuperb

We discover whether the Skoda Superb, now in its third generation, continues to offer a great alternative to the premium brands with performance and features to match

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CzechmateSuperb

We discover whether the Skoda Superb, now in its third generation, continues to offer a great alternative to the premium brands with performance and features to match


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Skoda Superb


The Superb has been, from its very first gen-eration, a bestseller in its segment, offering great value for money or actually, offering great comfort, space, performance and

features for the money, from day one in India. In its second generation, the car took its best-in-class features to another level with practicality and clever features combined with the earlier qualities and a couple of good engines. However the car looked dis-proportionate, somewhat like a stretched limousine. It was also neither the best-handling car in its class nor the one with the best ride quality.

A first look at the third generation Skoda Superb tells me that the problem of proportions has been sorted. The car now looks muscular and planted, with good proportions and Skoda-Auto’s new de-sign language makes the car look contemporary and imposing from the front.

All through the interiors as well the effort has been to make the car contemporary, add features and take it a rung higher in terms of the conve-nience and assistance systems the car has. Thus, both front seats have 12-way electric adjustment, the instrument panel has all the information like

added features take it a rung higher, in terms of the convenience and assistance systems the car offers

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Competition CheCk

Toyota Camry 2.5 ATEnginE 2.5-litre PowEr 178bhp TorquE 233Nm PricE 29.1 lakh

Mercedes-Benz CLA CDI SportEnginE 2.1-litre PowEr 134bhp TorquE 300Nm PricE 35.9 lakh

Audi A3 TDI TechnologyEnginE 2.0-litre PowEr 141bhp TorquE 320Nm PricE 32.9 lakh

Skoda Superb L&K TDI AT

Engine 2.0-litre turbodieselPower 177bhp @3,600rpmMax torque 350Nm @1,500rpmGearbox6-speed DSG




The interiors look and feel premium and the

infotainment system now has a touchscreen. There is three-

zone air-conditioning and also turn indicators on the ORVMs

before and also the choice to see whatever you want on the IP display, ranging from phone options to the audio system and car data. The centre of the dash now has a 6.5-inch touchscreen display for the infotainment system which also connects to the passengers through a 16-speaker 610W Can-ton system. One thing that is missing is satellite navigation though you can connect your smartphone to the system as it is compatible with all operating systems.

Unlike most European sedans of its size and price, the Superb is made as much for the rear seat passengers as it is for the front seat ones. Mood lighting sets the tone, three zone climate control means the rear seat passengers can set their own temperature and apart from the space, they also get blinds for both the rear windows and the rear windscreen. And if one wants even more space he can push the front pas-senger seat right up to the front while still seated at the rear by using the ‘boss’ button. And if one finds that it’s raining outside, then each of the rear doors holds an umbrella, just like the very first Superb. Luggage space also continues to be impressive at 625 litres and this can be increased to 1,760 litres with the rear seat back folded over.

The Superb has been launched in India with two four cylinder engines, a 1.8-litre petrol as well as a 2.0-litre diesel.

Skoda Superb


The boot as always is huge

and now can be opened without needing to use

your hands, with a wave of the foot

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The boot as always is huge

and now can be opened without needing to use

your hands, with a wave of the foot

under the rear bumper where

a motion-sensor opens

the boot, if you have the key in

your pocket

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VerdictThe Superb has been punching above its weight right from its first generation but now in its third, it actually has the looks to succeed much above its class. The new car carries forward the strong points of its predecessors in terms of huge in-cabin and boot space and a host of equipment that only super-premium cars have, both in terms of convenience and driver-assistance, as well as in terms of safety. With both petrol and diesel engines with DSG boxes and much improved ride and handling, the new Superb makes a great case for itself, even against the premium brands.


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Both engines are with direct injection and turbocharging and are the mainstay of the Volkswagen group. However on the Superb, both come in high states of tune with the petrol engine maxing out at 180bhp which it achieves through a wide rev range of 4,000 to 6,200rpm and the diesel follow-ing closely behind with 177bhp. When mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox, the engine is tuned for a peak torque of 320Nm but when mated to the 7-speed DSG it is detuned to 250Nm. The diesel engine comes only with a 6-speed

DSG option.We drove only the diesel engine variant and boy, was it

impressive. The engine and the gearbox work well in uni-son but the most impressive part is the ride and handling characterisitics of the Superb. Steering is sharp and precise, turn-in is quick and the car is now a pleasure to drive with-out discomfort to the rear passengers. Ride is pliant as well and on semi-broken Indian roads, the car feels more sure footed than before.

LikesRide quality is much improved while handling is also better but the most im-provement is in the proportionate looks

DislikesFor a car of its class and price, there is very little to complain of - the lack of navigation though is surprising

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The Duster started life as a Dacia Duster and made its way to India in 2012 with a Renault badge. After four years of continued success, the new Duster has arrived. We get to drive it and here’s our hands on experiencePictures Nishant Jhamb

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LikesLooks, improved comfort and handling, option of an AMT for those in the market for one

Can easily be confused with the old one from some angles, AMT tends to lag and jerk

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Renault saw the potential of the compact SUV in an image hungry country like India. Enter the Renault Duster. It was practically catapulted into genuine cult status and kick start-ed the compact SUV craze in India. It was first introduced

in 2012 and now after 4 years, had started to show its age. Renault has now launched the new version and we drive it to experience the upgrades it has to offer over its previous iteration.

Exterior changes to the new Duster are subtle but play their part well in updating, what has always been quite a handsome looker. The front fascia has been reworked and the three-slat spaced out grille has made way for a cleaner two-slat one. Along with the grille, upgrades include a new and improved headlamp cluster along with brand new Firefly fog lamps. Walking around the new Duster, one will also be greeted to new kayak roof rails, upgraded LED tail lamps, ORVMs with integrated turn indicators and newly designed alloys finished in Gun Metal grey.

After soaking in the improvements from the outside, where the Duster gets the most changes would be on the inside. A new centre fascia houses the smart temperature control buttons with automatic AC, new media navigation system, reversing camera with guidelines and auto up/down anti-pinch windows. The Duster also gets an eco mode for better fuel efficiency and cruise control for added driver comfort. As for mechanicals, there’s a new CMO 10 engine compart-ment that’s said to improve safety. There’s also a new T4 Electrical

Renault Duster AMT RxZ

Engine 1.5-litre dieselPower 110bhp @4,000rpmMax torque 245Nm @1,750rpmGearbox6-speed AMT




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1. The cabin has been upgraded to accomodate more creature comforts. 2. Infotainment system gets a new navigations system and also integrates the new reversing camera. 3. Cruise control with a speed limiter for better comfort on longer journeys. 4. The front fascia gives the Duster a more menacing look than before. 5. The LED tail lamps stand out in the dark. 6. New alloy wheel design in Gun Metal grey is eye-catching

and Electronics architecture, towards keeping the occupants safer in case of an accident. Renault has even given a 6-speed Easy-R AMT gearbox as an option, the new transmission is a first for India and is comfortable for city dwindling and highway cruising purposes. Power is fed in progressively but the benefit of six different gear ratios still has not solved the problem of lag and jerks from the box. The AMT can only be had in the diesel FWD variants, while the AWD models retain the 6-speed manual. Engine options for the basic variants remain the same 1.6-litre petrol making 104bhp and 1.5-litre diesel with 85bhp, both with a 5-speed manual. Prices for the new Duster will start at Rs 8.47lakh and go up to Rs 13.57lakh for the AWD (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

VerdictThe compact SUV segment pioneer has sold like hot cakes since its introduction. While it was quite capable, efficient and affordable to begin with, customers started to question its age. The new Renault Duster incorporates minor tweaks to refresh exterior design and creature comforts, while the new architecture claims improved safety. The 6-speed AMT gearbox brings added convenience to the whole package.

Competition CheCk

Maruti-Suzuki S-CrossEnginE 1.6-litre PowEr 118bhp TorquE 320Nm PricE 12.03 lakh

Mahindra TUV300 T8 AMTEnginE 1.5-litre PowEr 81bhp TorquE 230Nm PricE 9.53 lakh

Hyundai Creta 1.6 SX+ ATEnginE 1.6-litre PowEr 126bhp TorquE 265Nm PricE 14.39 lakh

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Breaking traditionsThe term crossover probably paints a picture of a vehicle with high ground clearance, SUV-like shape and compact dimensions. Now, what if someone replaced the SUV shell with a sedan’s?

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Breaking traditionsThe term crossover probably paints a picture of a vehicle with high ground clearance, SUV-like shape and compact dimensions. Now, what if someone replaced the SUV shell with a sedan’s?

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What you’re looking at is a cross-over-sedan. You’re probably think-ing, “Well, that’s a first”, but you’d be wrong. Nearly thirty years ago,

little known American Motors (AMC) claimed bragging rights for being the first to come up with the concept, with a car named the Eagle. Handling advantages of a monocoque construc-tion were to negate the ill effects of high CG and raised suspension. What a brilliant idea! This in-

novative idea however was short lived. The Eagle, like the Subaru Outback (another such creation) evolved into station wagons which gained more popularity.

Volvo, it seems, thought about playing with reverse psychology. The S60 is the same as the V60 wagon available in international markets except the obvious – different body styles. So when the V60 got a “Cross Country” variant, I’m guessing that somebody in Gothenburg had a flash of genius that probably got him a big raise. Thus was born the S60 Cross Country. Ingenious, clever or inventive were not really adjectives that I blurted out when I first saw the car in the flesh. I still had the svelte shape of the gorgeous S60 R-Design in mind and thought of quite the opposite, looking at the S60 CC. This Volvo looked a bit purposeful but bordering ugly compared to its sedan equivalent. Strangely, the younger lot had their eyes lit up, frequently fol-lowed by “Wow, so cool man!”

Looks will always remain subjective so I de-cided to step into the cabin with expectations of a jolly little ride swaying about side-to-side around corners. I couldn’t have been more sur-prised. Taut suspension, almost negligible body roll and grip from the torque-vectoring AWD system made me feel like a hero around a dusty roundabout. The S60 CC does everything pos-sible to make sure the extra 65mm of ground clearance over the sedan isn’t felt. Although you now sit much higher in the cockpit, with an SUV-like view of your surroundings. The chassis feels stiff and sporty for an all-roader. Yet, the car goes over nasty potholes with barely a quiver inside the cabin. Volvo has even retained the 18-inch

1. Classic Volvo interiors now look a little dated. Although, greatly compensated by the top notch quality and the finesse of the cabin’s layout. 2. Staggered metre console has changeable themes

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Engine 2.4-litre, 5-cyl, turbo dieselPower190bhp@4,000rpmMax torque420Nm@1,500rpmGearbox6-speed auto




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LikesRide quality, prac-ticality of the high ground clearance, build quality, safety

DislikesEngine refinement, styling may not be to everyone’s taste

wheels and low-profile tyres from the international model. So it’s even more astonishing how Volvo has managed the splendid ride quality, with MacPherson struts at the front and trailing-arm rear suspension.

The engine is showing its age now. The 2.4-litre, 5-cylinder mill is not as refined as the newer Drive-E engine. But since the new engine can’t be mated to the Haldex AWD unit, the old one will continue doing duty till the all-new S60 is introduced. The D4 still packs a punch and the slight drop in power isn’t apparent thanks to a better spread of power through all four wheels.

VerdictVolvo’s newest designs give a glimpse of what the new S60 will look like. So we weren’t floored by the S60 CC but considering that the market is also full of pseudo all-road compacts, the S60 CC with AWD offers true go-anywhere ability. Hell, this sedan on stilts sits higher than the front-wheel driven compact SUV Mercedes GLA. Conventionalism definitely is passé now.



Competition CheCk

BMW X1 xDrive 20d M SportEnginE 2.0-litre PowEr 190bhp TorquE 400Nm PricE 39.9 lakh

Audi A4 35 TDI Premium SportEnginE 2.0-litre PowEr 174bhp TorquE 380Nm PricE 38.9 lakh

1. Roof-mounted controls feature seatbelt warning display, cool frameless rearview mirror also features integrated GPS directions readout. 2. Well thought out switch cluster on the driver side makes boot release, lights and parking brake easy to access. 3. D4 engine is clattery but cabin insulation keeps noise out

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Straight out of Japan comes a supercar killer with a PhD in physics and enough firepower to conquer racetracks around the globe. Say hello to the mighty GT-R

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The Japanese are dexterous at whatever they make. Cars and motor-cycles apart, even their animes based on them are uber cool. Having just driven (barely though) the iconic Nissan GT-R around the Buddh International Circuit in Noida, I couldn’t help but think of the much

raved about anime – Initial D. Written and illustrated by Shuichi Shigeno in the mid-nineties, the series had its fair share of Gojira, Japanese for Godzilla. The GT-R got this alias in 1989 when it blew competition to smithereens with its blistering performance on track, in Grand Touring races.

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Straight out of Japan comes a supercar killer with a PhD in physics and enough firepower to conquer racetracks around the globe. Say hello to the mighty GT-R

MonstersKing of the


The Japanese are dexterous at whatever they make. Cars and motor-cycles apart, even their animes based on them are uber cool. Having just driven (barely though) the iconic Nissan GT-R around the Buddh International Circuit in Noida, I couldn’t help but think of the much

raved about anime – Initial D. Written and illustrated by Shuichi Shigeno in the mid-nineties, the series had its fair share of Gojira, Japanese for Godzilla. The GT-R got this alias in 1989 when it blew competition to smithereens with its blistering performance on track, in Grand Touring races.

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Competition CheCk

Porsche 911 TurboEnginE 3.8-litre PowEr 540bhp TorquE 660Nm PricE 2.14 crore

Audi R8 V10EnginE 5.2-litre PowEr 610bhp TorquE 560Nm PricE 2.30 crore

1. Leather abound interiors are purely functional, needless to say driver centric too. 2 & 4. The VR38DETT V6 replaces the straight-6 engine from previous gen GT-Rs. Each hand-built and bearing a plaque of one of only four builders of this prized powerhouse. 3. Switches on the central console help the driver dial in full performance or vice-versa to trot about town unassumingly

The animated series decorated the might of the GT-R despite the presence of fancier road-going versions of other rally stars. Right from the R32, made from 1989 to 1994, down to the R34, a personal favourite, decked up in V-SPEC trim loaded with Brembo brakes, retuned ATESSA E-TS all-wheel drive system and 17-inch BBS wheels. Come 2007 though, the Godzilla just got a whole lot bigger and developed a ravenous ap-petite for supercars.

Ironically, for a car of this pedigree, GT-R posters may have made it to fewer walls than Ferraris and Lamborghinis. That however, doesn’t take away from the GT-R being special and elusive. This car is purpose built for one thing only - scintillating speed.

Not in a straight line though, the Japanese have forever aimed at going faster around the numerous “Touges” around their country. The GT-R is so committed to posting faster lap times around a track that only four engineers in the world are allowed to hand craft the GT-R’s engine, one at a time, right from the start to finish. These engineers are masters of their craft and quite aptly have been named Takumi, a Japanese term reserved for the very best in their profession. With a collective experience of 100 years between them, they’re responsible for the fire-breathing 550bhp, 3.8-litre, twin-turbo V6.

During testing in 2007, the all-new GT-R at the time created a sensa-tion when it posted an official 7m:38.5s lap at the mighty Nürburgring circuit in Germany. This was the fastest lap ever for a production car. It would’ve been unfair to head anywhere else but a race track to sample this beast so we decided to head to the track ourselves. To make sure we were exploiting the car’s full potential, we got ourselves a racing driver for some quick tuitions, none other than former Formula One and cur-

Everyday supercar, practicality, unintimidating for someone new to such power and performance

Ride very stiff even in comfort, expected price may overshadow performance

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2015 Nissan GT-R

Engine 3.8-litre, twin-turbo, V6Power 550bhp@6,400rpmMax torque 632Nm@3,200rpmGearbox6-speed auto



Price: Rs 2 crore (estimated)On sale Sep 2016

giving the gt-R an optimum weight bias, nissan cReated the woRld’s fiRst independent ReaR tRansaxle

VerdictNissan is planning to get the GT-R to a showroom near you by September of 2016. But what wasn’t clear about the announcement, made just after the Expo, was which model will make it here. The recently concluded NAIAS Motor Show in New York showcased the 2017 GT-R with bumped up power among other changes. So if the 2015 edition comes to India now, it’ll be sad as many have already imported the car and previous editions and quite rightly, the current gen is what the market is ready for. Expect our atrocious taxing structure to bump the price of this otherwise affordable supercar, closer to the Rs 2 crore mark.

rent Formula E driver, Karun Chandhok.It is surprising how the complex ATTESA E-TS (Advanced

Total Traction Engineering System for All-Terrain) AWD sys-tem can put down power so early in a corner. Coming out of the uphill, right-hander C3, I took a rather conservative line when Karun advised me to let the car run wider and put the power down almost a little before the apex. I was casually chatting with him, when at the end of the back straight I saw 140 on the speedo. Seems a bit faster than that I thought, only to realise that the clocks read miles per hour. I had hit 226kmph without even realising it. Karun reportedly hit 265kmph earlier in the day. This was just a glimpse of what the powerhouse could manage. It’s when we approached the tighter second section of the track when the GT-R displayed its prowess to hug a corner and sling-shot around them, urging the driver to push harder.

In the process of giving the GT-R an optimum weight bias, Nissan created the world’s first independent rear transaxle for an AWD car, thus achieving better braking and traction by putting more weight over the rear axle. The sleek, aero-dynamic exterior has a slippery 0.26 coefficient of drag. To put things into perspective, a G1 bullet has a drag coefficient of 0.29.

Abhik Dassenior correspondent


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Trailing aheadNissan is ready to bring in the all-new X-Trail and in its second innings in India, the SUV will sport a hybrid petrol engine and a brand new design

Recently showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo in Delhi, the Nissan X-Trail will be making a comeback in the Indian market. We’d forgive you for not being able to recollect this SUV

as the current generation car is very unlike the one you see on these pages.

The first generation SUV debuted in 2004 and was quite appealing to the Indian consumers for being a reliable and capable vehicle. Off-road capabilities aside, the older X-Trail proved to be a comfortable city car with premium features. Things only got better with a facelifted version in 2009 which was based on a new platform. But the looks still remained debatable and with the influx of newer and more affordable options, the SUV lost traction in the market as sales dwindled. Consequently, Nissan announced the discontinuation of the model in February this year.

The new X-Trail however, looks handsome sporting

a bold stance, sharp lines and a well rounded shape that’s a much appreciated departure from the previ-ous generation car. The flowing shape and cohesive rear end make the new X-trail hard to flaw. This is the new face of Nissan and we quite like it.

The reinvented X-Trail will be introduced in India

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VerdictNissan going against the current market demand for diesel SUVs is a bold step. The new X-Trail also loses out on 4WD which was another strong point of the previous generation car. But the new SUV builds on completely new and very attractive styling along with modern features. What remains to be seen is if a front-wheel drive, petrol hybrid imported and sold as a CBU at a price point in the region of Rs 25 lakh will go down well with the Indian market. Expect Nissan to launch the X-Trail Hybrid in the last quarter of this financial year.

1. Petrol-electric combo offers punchy response. 2. New interiors boast more space, cooled cup-holders

and climate-control but no touchscreen. 3. Clocks flanked by colour screen showing the

current driving mode (EV/IC and power transition). 4. 17-

inch alloys look good, are shod with 225 section tyres

Nissan X-Trail Hybrid

Engine 2.0-litre, 4-cyl petrol & 30kW electric motorMax Power 185bhp@6,000rpmMax torque 360Nm@4,400rpmGearboxCVT auto



Price: Rs 28 lakh (estimated)On sale Jan 2017

with a hybrid engine only initially. With no news of a diesel variant, Nissan only showcased the SUV with a 144bhp, 2.0-litre petrol engine. Working in conjunction with it, is a 41bhp electric motor that smartly and seamlessly switches driving modes between electric, petrol or both. While the petrol engine can drive the car and charge the lithium-ion batteries, the electric motor comes into play when driving within city limits under 30kmph. This will particularly be appreciated by the green brigade especially when it comes to stop-go traffic.

The new CMF platform brings along refined ride quality but front-wheel drive brings a bit of understeer turning in at speeds. Sadly, no AWD/4WD option will feature in the new X-Trail when launched.

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CompeTiTion CheCk

Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD ATEnginE 2.2-litre PowEr 194bhp TorquE 437Nm PricE 28.3 lakh

Honda CR-V 2.0L 2WD ATEnginE 2.0-litre PowEr 156bhp TorquE 190Nm PricE 23.7 lakh


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luxuryThe epitome of

The world over Maybach is a word associated with luxury, finesse and the super rich. We got a chance to get into the fully loaded Mercedes-Maybach S600.

Here is our experience



Luxury is a state of mind. For some, a hatchback is luxurious and for some it is all about being in a premium sedan. How-ever, beyond all that lies a few names and

Maybach is one of them. Targeted at the richest of the rich and the connoisseurs of the world, the Maybach is all set to give its owner a feeling of travelling in first-class all the time. We too were flying in to experience the Maybach S600 and it was a rather painful early morning one. After a sleepless night, all we needed was some peace and it seemed like our wish had come true. As we waited amongst a sea of mere mortal machines, a silhouette appeared in the horizon. Sleek but powerful daytime running lights grew closer and all around stood still gazing with their jaws dropped; the Mercedes-Maybach S600 had arrived to pick us up at the airport.

At 5,453mm in length, it’s quite a task to do a customary walkaround. However there is little to doubt that the Maybach is longer than the S-Class by 187mm and features a larger wheelbase too. The design though is quite in sync with the S-Class. We loved the overall subtleness of the design which is more befitting to a king rather than a prince. Our chauffeur pops the boot open

to put our luggage in. The 500-litre boot can take in plenty of stuff but the only hindrance is the presence of a space saver. Generally when we are out to test a car, we jump to the driver’s perch at first chance. However testing a Maybach is a completely different ball game. So without further adieu, we stepped into the back. At first glance, the interiors are much in tune with a private jet. The soft seat is best referred to as being a throne and we loved the soft cushions used as headrests. Once sunk into the seat, we glance around. The

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Excellent cabin insulation, ride quality, smooth power delivery, features, comfort and technology

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Competition CheCk

Audi A8 L W12EnginE 6.3-litre PowEr 494bhp PricE 1.87 crore

Range Rover 5.0 Autobi-ography LWBEnginE 5.0-litre PowEr 503bhp PricE 2.76 crore

Among the mere mortAls wAfted in the mercedes-mAybAch s600 And the jAws stArted dropping

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1. The dash looks very much like the

one on the S-Class. All-digital clocks offer a plethora

of information. 2. The controls for

the electric seats are exhaustive,

rear recliners even offer a hot-stone

massage function. 3. The touchpad on the centre console

is very easy to use. However it is easier if the driver is left-

handed. 4. Both rear passengers get

their very own set of headphones

two seats are divided by a centre console which hous-es foldable tables, stowage space and even a chiller. The cup holders can cool or heat and what it is upto is indicated by red or blue shades. As the Maybach wafted along Pune’s chaotic traffic, there was little which was disturbing us. The NVH package on the Maybach is on a different level and there was barely any cacophony seeping into the cabin. With the leg pads up and the massage option set on its strongest settings, there was little which could stop us from dozing off. Well, there was something. The bright sunlight penetrating through the panoramic sunroof! The Magic Sky Control came to our rescue and with a press of a button the roof turned opaque thereby ensuring utmost comfort and privacy. The other fea-ture which kept us happy was the audio system. This Burmester unit is nothing short of being a superstar.

Be it low bass classical melodies or the booming non-sense, it adapts excellently. One also gets a choice of mood lighting within the car to go in sync with the music. The rear entertainment department is taken care of by two screens mounted on the back of the front seats. The passengers can control most func-tions of the car using this unit. Two headphones are also offered just in case the owner needs his own space. The only drawback of the system from where we see it is the fact that it is not a touchscreen unit and has to be controlled via a remote which gets a bit cumbersome.

After negotiating through Pune’s chaos, it was time for a wakeup call and what better than a 6-litre V12 doing the job. The engine feels ultra-smooth and is barely audible inside the cabin. At cruising speeds of 100kmph, the S600 feels sublime to drive. Let the

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VerdictIt is not everyday that one gets to experience something as rich as the Maybach. But let me tell you that few cars can match up to the luxury it offers. Be it the seats or the insulation. Be it the engine or the way it powers through, the Maybach is on top of its game. In short, if you are a decision maker, a statesman, or a tycoon, the Maybach is a car you should have.

Rahul GhoshAssociate Editor

[email protected]

@bulletcompany


Engine 6.0-litre V12 petrolPower 530bhp @4,900rpmMax torque 830Nm @1,900rpmGearbox7-speed DCT


0-100kmph 5 secondsTop speed 250kmph

Price: Rs 2.6 crore (ex-showroom, Pune)On sale Now

world go by as the softly set suspension soaks up even the small-est of undulations on the road. This is also because the S600 fea-tures the Magic Body Control system. The system uses cameras that read the road ahead and alters the suspension characteris-tics. So be it ruts or minor undulations, the car is ready to face most of it with relative ease. The gears change seamlessly and the overall theme of luxury and comfort is abided with. However once you put pedal to metal, this near 2.3-tonne goliath wakes up with grunt and torpedos towards the horizon as the speedo caresses 180kmph plus. The sense of urgency is there but one will not feel it much until one looks at the speedo. What is even better is that the steering is light, yet offers good feedback which allows the driver to enjoy corners. Speaking of corners, we must mention here that the S600 is also a dollop of fun around corners. The only thing one needs to do is to put it in Sport mode as a result of which the suspension becomes firmer and so does the steering setup. Around the ghats of Lonavala, this big saloon car felt agile and ever so ready to attack corners. However one has to be careful about its width.

Last but not the least there are a plethora of safety equipment on board to save the owner. Front airbags, window bags, side bags, cushion bags and what not. Bottomline it’s one of the safest sedans to be in and definately the place to be in case of a crash.

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With competition flocking in and rivals improving With each passing

month, the old amaze started to feel a little long in the tooth

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amazingIt’s still

The Honda Amaze was certainly not the first compact sedan in the market and certainly wasn’t an engineering revolution. Yet, it did have the reliability, practicality and excitement. How will the new one fare?

Since 2008 with the Maruti-Suzuki Swift Dzire, the market for sub-4 metre sedans has seen so many more customers flock-ing to own one and manufacturers scur-

rying to develop one. Honda had its moment when the Brio-based Amaze was introduced in 2013.

With competition still flocking in and rivals improving with each passing month, the out-going Amaze started to feel a little long in the tooth. Well the new Honda Amaze aims to shed that image and has introduced subtle yet im-portant changes to the exterior, and a host of

changes on the inside. Walking up to and around the car, you notice a happier looking front fascia with a wider griller and single strip chrome band smiling at you. Next, the sportier looking bumper with fog lamps and all-new rear combination tail lamps also contribute in refreshing the appear-ance of the Amaze.

Walk to the driver’s side door, step in and be amazed with the world of difference on the in-side, as compared to the previous iteration. The dashboard design has been well executed with the centre console, air-con vents and tempera-ture controls button all seamlessly integrated,

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Honda Amaze VX CVT

Engine 1.2-litre petrolPower 90bhp @6,000rpmMax torque 110Nm @4,800rpmGearboxCVT



Price: Rs 8.19 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)On sale Now

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Subtle exterior changes, vastly improved interiors, pliant ride quality

Missing reversing camera and sensors, CVT only available with petrol engine

with smart silver accents completing the overall design. New features include a Bluetooth audio system with handsfree tele-phony, automatic air-conditioning system that drops the previous version’s giant knobs and a 3D speedometer design with multi-information display. Honda has also bestowed extra cubby holes and stowage space for more convenience. However, one thing we found to be missing was a reversing camera and even basic reversing sensors.

Mechanicals remain the same with a 1.2-litre i-VTEC petrol engine producing 88bhp with 109Nm of torque and the 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel which makes 100bhp with 200Nm of torque. Both come with a 5-speed manual. However, the biggest change and a first for the segment is a CVT transmission with the petrol engine which makes 2bhp more and an extra 1Nm of torque over its man-ual petrol-powered counterpart. The CVT will deliver 18.1kmpl and is much more convenient in crowded cities but is slower and just not as exciting as the manual. For safety, the new Amaze gets dual airbags, ABS, EBD and impact mitigation headrests.

VerdictThe Honda Amaze has been the company’s pillar of strength ever since it was introduced. The new Amaze undergoes a mid-life makeover and the changes will really help in keeping the sales going strong. The exterior gets the extra zest while the interior is a much better place to be, especially with a CVT in driving conditions such as Delhi.

Karan MathurCorrespondent


Competition CheCk

Hyundai Xcent 1.2 KappaEnginE 1.2-litre PowEr 83bhp TorquE 113Nm PricE 7.87 lakh

Tata Zest XT RevotronEnginE 1.2-litre PowEr 90bhp TorquE 140Nm PricE 6.52 lakh

Maruti-Suzuki Swift DzireEnginE 1.2-litre PowEr 84.3bhp TorquE 115Nm PricE 7.02 lakh

1. The interior design is one of the best in its segment now. 2. 3D speedometer has a feel good factor to it. 3. Improved audio system, features and quality are standard. 4. CVT is hard to beat on the convenience front. 5. Smart alloys complete the overall design

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Desirable convenienceThe Celerio was the first in Maruti-Suzuki’s stable to get an automated manual and that proved to be a sales success. We test the company’s fourth model with an AGS and see how it gets along

In India, car buying trends have now shifted to bigger cars, more features and better conve-nience. On top of which, buyers demand to get all of this at more affordable costs. This has fueled

the rise of compact sedans and automatics as well. But what if one wanted a combination of both?

Say hello to the Auto Gear Shift (AGS) technology, the system is basically the same as the standard sin-gle clutch transmission but adds a hydraulic actuator to operate the clutch and gear shifts. The gearbox is sourced from Magneti Marelli and while the Celerio was the first model to feature the gearbox, the Dzire becomes the fourth model in Maruti-Suzuki’s stable to get the same gearbox.

Fom the outside, no visuals changes differ the AGS variant to its manual counterpart. The only way to let a person know is a small ‘Auto Gear Shift’ badge which can be found at the rear, placed under the sin-gle strip chrome garnish. Even after you get inside, the cabin will make those Dzire enthusiasts feel right

at home. The AGS is only available on the top-of-the-line ZDi trim and that means features are on par with the convenience factor it offers. The model gets keyless entry, engine start/stop button, automatic air-conditioning, Bluetooth connectivity, steering mounted controls and auto-folding ORVMs. Safety has not been overlooked either. Maruti-Suzuki offers the Dzire AGS with driver and co-driver airbags, ABS, EBD and reverse parking sensors.

The new gearbox is coupled to the same 1.3-litre DDiS diesel engine, sourced from Fiat and putting out 75bhp and 190Nm of torque. The company also claims that the fuel-efficiency for the new transmis-sion is 26.6kmpl, exactly the same as the manual transmission variant. After slipping into the driver’s seat, step on the brake pedal and shift the gearbox into D, the car charges forward and changes gears with a noticeable jerk and even coming to a stand-still is not the smoothest of affairs. As the speeds keep climbing, however, the gearbox becomes better

LikesAGS is a boon for metropolitan cities, tried and tested reliability, manual mode allows spirited driving

Noticeable lag and jerks with the AGS, only available on the pricey ZDi trim, all too familiar interior design

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ags is available on top-of-the-line Zdi trim, that means features are on par with the convenience factor

Competition CheCk

Hyundai Xcent 1.2 KappaEnginE 1.2-litre PowEr 83bhp

TorquE 113Nm PricE 7.87 lakh

Tata Zest XMA QuadrajetEnginE 1.2-litre PowEr 90bhp


Ford Aspire Titanium AT EnginE 1.5-litre PowEr 110bhp


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Swift Dzire ZDi AGS

Engine 1.3-litre dieselPower 75bhp @4,000rpmMax torque 190Nm @2,000rpmGearbox5-speed AMT

Wheelbase (mm) 2,430LxWxH (mm) 3,995x1,695x1,555

0-100kmph 15.9 secsTop speed 155kmph


behaved and far more responsive. For some extra bit of fun on the move, there is a manual mode feature, where pushing the lever shifts up a gear and pulling back shifts down. The manual mode will even hold the revs up all the way till the redline mark, helping the car get from zero to 100kmph in 15.9 seconds and go on to a top whack of 155kmph.

Maruti-Suzuki has had a long-standing winner on their hands for a while now. With AGS technology, the deal has just been sweetened and with prices for the Swift Dzire AGS pegged quite close to its manual counterpart, those wanted these exact specifications from a car will get more than what they had initially bargained. The Dzire AGS will have prices starting at Rs 8.39 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Conve-nience, practicality and affordability now have a new moniker and it’s called a Dzire!

VerdictWhen the Swift Dzire was launched in 2008, customers got exactly what they were demanding. With the Dzire AGS, Maruti-Suzuki now brings an extra bit of convenience for those looking for an automatic, with the fuel efficiency of a manual and affordability at the same time. Having been priced at just over Rs 50,000 more than its manual counterpart, we feel that the AGS technology in the Dzire will find quite a few fans. But whether it can replicate the kind of success the Celerio AGS has been enjoying remains to be seen.

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The most affordable Mercedes gets a facelift and improved quality inside. How much better does that make it?

Y ou see a lot of money on the roads in Delhi. Well, not like there’s currency notes just ly-ing on the road but there’s big-

money cars being driven around. Just the other day we were overtaken during a routine highway fuel run by the pre-vious-gen A-Class. In red. And it stood out, despite seeing other, bigger Ger-mans on the road everyday. It’s a bloody good looking car. And now Mercedes has made it even better.

The front bumper gets smaller, yet more pronounced airdam cutouts. The old two-slat grille is replaced by the Merc diamond grille with the knubs blacked out, flanked by new LED head-lights and LED daytime running lights. Subtle yes but they take the car closer towards a sportier look. The blacked out ORVMs and 16-inch rims do the same and you start to see why Mercedes is marketing the car as being “ready for

the new generation”. At the rear, there’s new shaped cutouts for the exhaust tips. The taillights also get new detailing, with the cluster arrangement really standing out, especially in the gloomy conditions we were shooting in.

From inside the cabin, none of that gloom mattered though. Aside from the now-standard panoramic sunroof, the dash uses more premium materi-als and it feels proper-Merc plush. In fact, the A-Class will not for a minute make you wonder where corners have been cut. The new leather-fabric uphol-stery comes with sporty accents in either

In fact, the a-class wIll not for a mInute make you wonder where corners have been cut

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envyShades of

The most affordable Mercedes gets a facelift and improved quality inside. How much better does that make it?

Y ou see a lot of money on the roads in Delhi. Well, not like there’s currency notes just ly-ing on the road but there’s big-

money cars being driven around. Just the other day we were overtaken during a routine highway fuel run by the pre-vious-gen A-Class. In red. And it stood out, despite seeing other, bigger Ger-mans on the road everyday. It’s a bloody good looking car. And now Mercedes has made it even better.

The front bumper gets smaller, yet more pronounced airdam cutouts. The old two-slat grille is replaced by the Merc diamond grille with the knubs blacked out, flanked by new LED head-lights and LED daytime running lights. Subtle yes but they take the car closer towards a sportier look. The blacked out ORVMs and 16-inch rims do the same and you start to see why Mercedes is marketing the car as being “ready for

the new generation”. At the rear, there’s new shaped cutouts for the exhaust tips. The taillights also get new detailing, with the cluster arrangement really standing out, especially in the gloomy conditions we were shooting in.

From inside the cabin, none of that gloom mattered though. Aside from the now-standard panoramic sunroof, the dash uses more premium materi-als and it feels proper-Merc plush. In fact, the A-Class will not for a minute make you wonder where corners have been cut. The new leather-fabric uphol-stery comes with sporty accents in either

In fact, the a-class wIll not for a mInute make you wonder where corners have been cut

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Engine 2.1-litre, 4-cyl dieselPower136bhp@3,600rpmMax torque300Nm@1,400rpmGearbox7-speed DCT




Competition CheCk

Volvo V40 D3 KineticEnginE 2.0-litre PowEr 150bhp TorquE 350Nm PricE 24.7 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

BMW 1-Series 118dEnginE 2.0-litre PowEr 143bhp TorquE 320Nm PricE 29.9 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)


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green or red. The 7-inch colour screen acts as a one-stop for infotainment, drive modes and Mercedes apps but doesn’t get either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. The rear seat feels adequate for two passengers though headroom is at a premium thanks to the sloping roof. Finally, the A-Class gets a central armrest, one that also allows you to reach into the boot through a small door.

The diesel powerplant makes its presence heard de-spite the otherwise impressive NVH package of the car. The way the engine makes its torque is impressive, with a linear push whichever gear you put your foot down in. Of course, the most enjoyment is to be had in Sport mode, with the engine responding as eagerly as you can expect a diesel to. The steering too feels the best in Sport, because in any other mode feedback from the front wheels feels very filtered. Ride is firm yet plush, in any drive mode, with the A-Class pressing on over pretty much any sur-face. Push too hard and the car’s weight begins to show but it still remains neutral and very predictable.

VerdictThis facelift comes on the back of the mechanical update the A-Class received last year. It brings with it a few much needed changes. The new infotainment screen and updated COMAND bring a touch of modernity to the car, making it feel like the bigger CLA. The new Elbaite green suits the car and the 16-inch tyres help ride quality greatly. Now obviously, the head-turning styling remains but it’s got the added chops to meet the competition head on.

Simran RastogiSenior Correspondent

[email protected] @runsimrun

1. Sumptuous materials used on the dash feel really quality. The turbine-style A/C vents, while not new, are always a novelty to use. 2. Seating is snug and wrapped in sporty looking upholstery with double-stitching all around. 3. The A-Class finally gets the 7-inch colour screen and updated COMAND interface, controlled by the rotary dial next to the cupholders or by the steering controls

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It is all hotting up againIt’s time that we got you the best from the Geneva Motor Show. Rahul Ghosh lists out the attractions

The last time we went to the Geneva Motor Show, it was a bit cold. But this time, the temperature had surely climbed much higher. Be

it the Europeans or the Americans, there was plenty of stuff to ogle at. We loved the Lamborghini special but since all of them

were sold anyways, we don’t quite under-stand why it was there. Jeep brought along the icons made by the company in a bid to celebrate its 75th birthday. But if you want to see something mental, turn to the page which has a contraption called the Lazareth LM847. Happy reading.

www.salon-auto.ch

86th International

and accessories

MOTOR SHOW

3–13 March 2016Geneva

Most motorheads will relate the Fiat 124 to the boxy sedan which was also sold in India as the Premier 118NE. However for most others here is the brand new 124 Rally (they also have a road version). Developed by the Abarth Racing Team, the 124 Rally is powered by a 296bhp 1.8-litre, turbocharged petrol engine, which sends power to the rear wheels using a six-speed sequential manual gearbox. Other goodies include a mechanical limited slip differential. The company has also worked hard to reduce the centre of gravity as compared to the road going version for better performance.

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Not many have heard of Apollo (apart from viewers of a certain British teleseries). At Geneva this company unleashed the Arrow, which going by the heritage of the company, is yet another mental supersport. The Arrow is closely based on the Gumpert Apollo but on the surface is a completely different animal thanks to it being inspired by sharks and fighter jets. A twin-turbocharged 4-litre V8 borrowed from Audi has been modified with bigger turbos and the company is hinting at a 1000bhp+ output which will allow this car to go past the 100kmph mark in 2.9 seconds. Top speed is expected to hover around the 355kmph mark. Production is yet to start.

A custom classic

The Jeep Wagoneer is the predecessor to the successful Cherokee. It was even used across numerous marques under the Chrysler corporation umbrella, throughout its 28-year long production run. While SUVs at that era like the Wrangler and Defender were more utilitarian in nature, the Wagoneer introduced creature comforts to the adventurous spirit. This mint example Custom Wagoneer is an icon of Jeep’s proud heritage.

Arrow derives inspiration from sharks and fighter jets. Most of the bodywork is made of light weight carbon fibre

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A truly beautiful beast from Aston

The quintessential Bond car has emerged at the Geneva Motor Show. For Bond, the ride needs to be stylish, powerful, tech laden and exclu-sive. Aston Martin claims that the DB11 is the

first product launched under the company’s ‘Second Century’ plan. The DB11 is the bold new figurehead of the illustrious DB bloodline and an authentic, dynamic sporting GT in the finest Aston Martin tradition. So is it that good? Let’s find out.

The DB11 surely packs in the style. A long bon-net and short cabin give it proper appeal. The heavily chiselled nose, clamshell bonnet and LED daytime running lights give it attitude and adding to it is the front spoiler. The massive fenders and wheels scream style. The rear is loaded with LED tail lamps and not to forget the floating roof design. So does the DB11 pack style? Sure it does.

Inside the design is subtle and eagle eyes will spot stuff similar to what one might find in Mercedes cars. That is because Aston Martin has tied up with Daim-ler for the same. So you will spot familiar switchgear and media systems, including a 12-inch digital driver’s display. A centrally mounted 8-inch screen and a very Mercedes-like rotary controller (read COMAND). Touch systems are an option as well. Aston will offer a wide range of personalisation options for the DB11. Heated electric seats, cruise control, parking sen-sors, 360-degree camera, dual-zone climate control, multiple airbags, keyless entry, 400w audio system, sat-nav and Bluetooth come standard. Designers have also worked hard to allow easy access to the cabin. Hence the doors open wider and getting in and out is easier.

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Isetta reborn

Blast from the past

This Micro Microlino Prototype looks much like the BMW Isetta micro car from the past. It features the same door mechanism where the front end opens up to reveal the cabin. It even has similar twin-pod headlamps (albiet featuring LED technology). Unlike the Isetta, the Microlino is all electric. According to the specifications, the Microlino can go as fast as 100kmph with a total electric range of 100 to120km on a single charge.

Another icon on display at the Geneva Motor Show was the Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder primarily because Porsche revealed the latest generation of the 718 Boxster. However this old beast has quite a few accolades to itself. Despite being made for the small engine displacement classes, Porsche nearly won the 1960 Manufacturers Championship with the RS 60.

The DB11 comes with a typical sports car design which includes a long bonnet, cab-backward format and a small rear end. The floating roof design looks good. LED tail lamps and an electric spoiler come standard. Power comes from a big V12 engine churning out 600bhp

lurks a mid-mounted 48-valve, all-alumin-ium, 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12. Quite some numbers eh! Power output is rated at 600bhp and torque output at nearly 700Nm. This motor also features modern technology in-cluding cylinder deactivation and stop-start technology. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a rear mounted eight-speed ZF auto-matic gearbox. Top speed is 354kmph and a 0 to 100kmph sprint takes just about 3.9

seconds. Aston Martin claims that they have a brand new bonded aluminium platform which allows for light weight and exceptional strength. To exploit the advantages of its new body structure and harness full power, mul-tiple driving modes are incorporated which include GT, Sport and Sport Plus. The driving modes progressively intensify the response of the engine thereby adding to the driving experience.



Audi reveals the baby Q at Geneva

That Audi was working on a smaller SUV was given and in the past we too have shown you renderings of what could become the Q2. Like we

predicted, Audi revealed the Q2 at Geneva. So the Q2 will slot in below the usual lot

of Q cars including the Q3, Q5 and the Q7. As a result the Q2 is small and measures in just above the four meter mark at 4,190mm. It is 1,510mm tall and is 1,790mm wide. As far as design goes, the Q2 is unmistakably an Audi. It gets the same large grille and sleek headlamps which house the signature LED daytime running lights. Audi will offer vari-ous wheel sizes from 17 to 19-inch options. At the back big tail lamps surround the pow-

ered tail gate. Inside, the theme is kept youthful accord-

ing to Audi. This is because the Q2 is aimed at a young buyer. The driver’s seat position is set low like in an Audi sedan. Colours like yellow, orange and red may be selected for decorative trim and certain areas of the seats. The trim is also available in white plastic or brushed aluminum. Seat upholstery choices range from high-end fabrics to fine Nappa leather. In the connectivity and infotain-ment area, the Q2 offers technologies from the full-size class. The driver can use the op-tional touchpad to scroll through a clearly structured menu, while passengers can surf and stream with smartphones, tablets and

other mobile devices via a Wi-Fi hotspot. The speedometer and tachometer glow in the optional fully digital Audi virtual cock-pit, whose 12.3-inch screen displays highly detailed and brilliant graphics. The heads-up display projects key vehicle data, including navigation instructions and driving speed. The Bang & Olufsen Sound System delivers a special sound experience with 705 watts of audio power and 14 loudspeakers. The woof-ers are highlighted by anodized aluminum trim; at night, LED light strips emit a white light. Audi claims a 405-litre boot, expanding to 1,050 litres if you fold the seats forward.

The Q2 is launching with a selection of six different engines. Along with a 1-litre three-

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cylinder TFSI, two four-cylinder petrol engines are being offered with 1.4 and 2.0-litres of displace-ment. In addition, three four-cyl-inder diesel engines are available with 1.6 and 2.0-litres of displace-ment. Power output ranges from 116bhp to 190bhp. Audi’s quattro permanent all-wheel drive system is also being made available, albiet in select variants and there is little chance of Audi offering those in In-dia. Audi offers a six-speed manual transmission and the S-tronic du-al-clutch transmission with seven speeds in combination with all en-gines. Exceptions are the 2.0 TDI and the 2.0 TFSI, in which a newly developed dual clutch transmis-sion is standard. Audi claims the Q2 is also well suited to off-road conditions with a healthy 200mm of ground clearance.

Bentley is adding a new variant to the Mulsanne range in the form of the EWB. EWB or Extended Wheel Base is all about increasing space for the rear passenger. This means that the EWB offers 250mm more room at the back. Rear passengers will also get to enjoy the power leg rests and the dedicated sunroof. To differentiate the EWB from the regualr Mulsanne range, Bentley has made subtle changes. This includes a revised stainless steel front grille, which is wider and is flanked by redesigned LED lights. The rear bumper and the taillights are redesigned as well. The 6.7-litre V8 remains unchanged and churns out 505bhp which is sent to the rear wheels using a ZF-sourced 8-speed automatic transmission.

The Mulsanne EWB is all about luxury and luxury for both driver and passenger. Passengers at the back benefit from extra room along with individual picnic tab les, enter ta inment systems, massage seats and even a chiller. Life can’t get any better it seems

Bentley Mulsanne eWB



Morgans are generally referred to as being prehistoric cars made of wood. However at Geneva, Morgan revealed the EV3 which plans to take the company to the future. Hidden under the retro design is a 62bhp water-cooled electric motor, which drives the rear wheel only. Power comes from a 20kWh lithium battery pack, which is encased within the tubular chassis. Morgan claims a range of 240km plus along with a 100kmph sprint time of nine seconds. As far as the looks are concerned, Morgan has kept well to its roots. The grille hides the cooler and we love the off-centre headlamp the designers have incorporated. Inside there is space for two people and dials look retro too though they beam new age data. Looks smart.

Bugatti Chiron

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Stretching the limits of physicsA

n 8-litre W16 engine. Four tur-bochargers. 1500bhp. 1600Nm of torque and the end result is a top speed of over 400kmph. Well, we

are not reciting specs of an airliner but a car. A car which is made out of purely improb-able numbers. A car which Bugatti calls the Chiron. Revealed at the Geneva Motor Show, the Chiron replaces the iconic Veyron which was till date the fastest car in the world. Only 500 of these carbon fibre towers of technol-ogy will ever be built.

The Chiron according to Bugatti is the world’s first super sports car to bring 1,500bhp onto the road with torque figures of 1,600Nm at 2,000 to 6,000rpm. This is the result of the legendary and unique eight-litre W16 engine that has been newly developed by Bugatti. In combination with the four new, larger turbochargers that are controlled by the Bugatti two-stage turbocharging, an in-novation that Bugatti is introducing and a large number of other technical refinements and innovations, maximum performance is available constantly and can be easily con-trolled at all speeds. In its Top Speed mode,

the car reaches the maximum speed of 420kmph, limited for road use – however, this is by no means the end of the road for the Bugatti Chiron. The Chiron also features a new carbon fibre monocoque, a newly de-

signed adaptive chassis and tyres developed especially for Bugatti.

The Chiron costs a mind boggling 2.4 mil-lion Euros each and Bugatti will offer it in eight colours.

The Chiron once again allows Bugatti to claim the title of making the fastest car in the world

Birthday boy

Jeep is all set to turn 75 and at Geneva, the company brought an array of classic motors as a part of the celebrations. Seen here is the Willys Station Wagon. The Jeep Wagon was assembled in several markets including India and if you delve into your local scrap yard, you are bound to spot one of these rusting away. Such a shame when it is such an icon. Nevertheless, happy birthday Jeep! And of course, let the Jeep renaissance in India begin.

We first saw Volvo’s new age design in the XC90. Then came the S90 and now Volvo has revealed the V90, an estate version. Going by its new design theme, the V90 features the same Thor’s hammer inspired headlamps. At the back there are L-shaped rear lights that combine with the prominent tailgate. Inside there is the same minimalistic theme as seen in the S90. The total luggage capacity stands at 1,526 litres.

VolVo V90



Say Ferrari and one envisions a sporty two-seater in convertible or coupe form. However at the Geneva, the company showcased the GTC4 Lusso,

a four-seater concept. It introduces new technological inno-

vations, notably the new Ferrari patented 4RM-S which guarantees exceptional han-dling even on low grip surfaces and superb stability and responsiveness in all conditions. The GTC4 Lusso’s aerodynamic package in-cludes a slotted diffuser and a rear spoiler integrated with the hatch, all focused on

reducing drag and improving aerodynamic efficiency.

But as a Ferrari, it is not luxury but per-formance which comes to one’s mind first. So let’s talk about the engine first. The GTC4 Lusso comes with a man-sized 6.2-litre V12 engine. Ferrari has tuned this engine to provide 680bhp and 697Nm of torque. The engine comes with newly designed pis-ton heads, the latest evolution of Ferrari’s knock control software, multispark injection and overall weight reduction. It also redlines at a rather high 8,250rpm. 6-in-1 exhaust

manifolds with equal length pipes and a new electronic bypass valve ensure a rorty sound along with a punchy feel. The engine’s addi-tional power and the need to improve cooling demanded a single but larger grille. The air intakes are now towards the centre line of the car to make more efficient use of the high overall pressure values typical of this area. The side sections of the bumpers have thus been turned into one single smooth surface which improves the management of the flow in front of the wheels. On the flanks there is now a three louvre air vent that is inspired

Four seats can be fun, if it’s a Ferrari

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Going mental

Quirky themes

What happens when someone who really wants to go fast on a bike gets hold of a 4.7-litre Maserati V8 engine? The Lazareth LM847 is born. The whole bike is tailored around this monstrous engine. Weighing 400kg, the chassis is made from polyester and carbon fibre. The rider sits behind the engine and four Michelin tyres are employed much like the Dodge Tomahawk concept from some time back. Needless to say with 470bhp on tap, the Lazareth will be a truly quick bike.

The Mehari nametag is not new to Citroen and this four-seat cabriolet is the successor to the classic Citroen Mehari that was introduced way back in 1968. However as the E in its E-Mehari name suggests, this one is all-electric. The electric motor can produce up to 50kW and gets its power from a 30kWh lithium metal polymer battery pack. Range is expected to be 200km at the max. Top speed is 110kmph making it a suitable city traveller too.

by the Ferrari 330 GTC. Another first for the GTC4 Lusso is the

new dual cockpit architecture designed to enhance the shared driving experience. It features both a driver cockpit and a passenger cockpit separated by a central divider on which are clustered all of the comfort-oriented controls common to both. In car acoustic comfort is signifi-cantly better than in the Ferrari FF, thanks to improved insulation. A new climate control system has been employed which allows 25 per cent faster cooling.

The GTC4 Lusso features a dual cockpit theme where a display is added to the passenger side. This beams the same info as seen in the instrument panel. This allows for some exciting times for the passenger too. Centre console is left clutter free. Plenty of storage space in the boot



Lambo says happy birthday Ferruccio

To celebrate the centenary of founder Ferruccio Lamborghini’s birth, Lam-borghini unleashed the Centenario. Only 20 coupé and 20 roadster ver-

sions of the Centenario will be produced and all 40 cars are already sold.

Using the V12 architecture, the Cente-nario’s naturally aspirated engine produces 770bhp and powers it from 0-100kmph in 2.8 seconds and from 0-300kmph in 23.5 seconds with a top speed of more than 350kmph. Braking from 100 kmph to stand-still is achieved in just 30 meters.

The body of the Centenario is defined in a gloss carbon fibre. The front bonnet, scissor door panels and roof line are fluent and most

importantly aerodynamic. The lower parts in matte carbon fibre are functional and dedi-cated to aerodynamic superiority. This in-cludes a technical front splitter, side skirts, wheel arches and rear diffuser. The body of the Centenario is built entirely in carbon fi-bre with the monocoque and all other body parts and trims in the light weight maerial too. With a dry weight of just 1,520 kg, the Centenario achieves a power-to-weight ratio of over 500bhp/ton. The Centenario comes with permanent four-wheel drive as well as a new Lamborghini rear wheel steering system. At low speeds the rear tires turn in the opposite direction of the steering angle which leads to a virtual reduction of the

wheelbase.While a Lamborghini sure has to perform,

its rich and famous owner also has to be given some proper pampering while sitting in th cabin. So the interior can be finished to each client’s specification. Sports seats in carbon fibre are included, with new stitching that features on the length of the dashboard, steering wheel, sun visors, rocker covers and the new inner door panels made of carbon fibre and Alcantara. The infotainment system includes a sophisticated telemetry function. The system allows speeds, times, lateral and G-forces to be recorded. Two optional inte-rior cameras allow the drivers’ experiences to be recorded to give bragging rights later.

Lamborghini CenTenario

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All for safety

What happens when a design house as big as Pinninfaria takes to designing a Grand Prix car? Well, the Sigma Grand Prix is born. The Sigma was unveiled in March 1969 at Geneva. It was never intended to compete in any Formula One race. This concept was all about reducing driver fatalities and hence comes with a driver survival cell, multi-layer fuel tanks, a fire extinguisher system, plastic fuel tanks, a safety belt system, an engine with collapsible structures and side pods protruding behind the rear wheels.

Air flows through ducts within the front headlight casing and others in the side skirts and around the wheel arches, improving the air flow to the rear radiators. The roof including air scoops, gets aeronautic cues, enhanced by a hexagonal carbon fibre and glass engine cover. Floating in the void above the diffuser are the Centenario’s ‘Y’-shaped rear lights



Maserati’s first SUV breaks cover

The current Maserati product portfolio includes a range of saloon and sports cars, which in-clude the Quattroporte, Ghibli, GranTurismo and GranCabrio models. However the com-

pany has taken its first step towards creating a SUV in the form of the Levante.

Maserati’s design signature is clearly visible on the sides. The three iconic air vents on the front wings, the trapezoidal C-pillar with the Saetta logo and the large, frameless door windows. The new Maserati SUV is based on the Quattroporte and Ghibli architecture, further evolved and refined to meet the demands of the segment. The Levante therefore features a sophis-ticated suspension - double-wishbone on the front axle and multi-link on the rear, combined with elec-tronically controlled damping, four corner air-springs providing five dynamic ride levels, plus one additional park position. The height adjustment of the body posi-tion helps in off-road driving situations. Then when set to the minimum ground clearance, it enables the

car to perform at its sporty best much like most other Maseratis.

The Levante is loaded with a 3-litre V6 twin-turbo petrol engine which offers either 350bhp or 430bhp. There is also a 275bhp 3-litre V6 turbo diesel. All en-gines are combined with the Q4 intelligent all-wheel drive system, which can transfer torque between the axles instantaneously when required and an 8-speed automatic gearbox, with integrated start/stop system. The Levante S which offers 430bhp covers 0-100kmph in 5.2 seconds and has a top speed of 264kmph.

A wide range of driver assistance systems are avail-able, including adaptive cruise control with automatic start/stop function, forward collision warning, auto-matic brake assist system and lane departure warning. Further options include blind spot alert, surround view camera and a powerlift tailgate.

The Levante goes on sale in Europe mid-this year and post that, the rest of the world will get a chance to buy Maserati’s first SUV.

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Unique props

The Lykan Hypersport is one unique project by a company called Magna. It was built by the company in association with one of their customers. Producing an impressive 780bhp, the Hypersport can accelerate to 100 kmph in 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 395kmph. This gives it the bragging right of being a hypercar. As usual, the Abu Dhabi police already have one of these $3.4 million cars.

The Levante features a sophisticated electronic suspension with controlled damping and air springs, which can be set on several levels. So when required, the driver can either raise it or lower it. As far as design is concerned, the Levante carries forward the Maserati design trends. However it is unmistakably an SUV

At Geneva, Skoda revealed the concept version of their full-size SUV, the Vision S. The Vision S is based on Volkswagen’s MQB platform and features typical Skoda styling inspired by the Vision C Concept that the company showcased some time back. The concept can seat up to six passengers in three rows. Powering the concept is a hybrid powertrain that combines a 154bhp 1.4-litre petrol engine with a 54bhp electric motor mounted within the six-speed DSG gearbox housing. A second 114bhp electric motor is located on the rear axle, giving the Vision S concept a combined system output of 222bhp.

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Of a golden vintageThe motivation behind the 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally was to celebrate our country’s motoring heritage, alongside its rich cultural heritage, as Simran Rastogi finds out

Despite the banning of vehicles over 15 years old in the nation’s capital by the National Green Tribunal, scores of them were given a free pass for one weekend.

Seeing these cars in the flesh is sort of like spot-ting a tiger in the wild. Now picture seeing a tiger in the heart of Delhi and you begin to get an idea just how special this event was. Held at the Red Fort, the venue itself holds its own royal place in Indian histo-ry. The Kohinoor diamond is said to have been a part of the emperor’s throne at this Fort at one time!

And while the Kohinoor is considered too priceless to have a currency value attached to it, the star of the show, a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, definitely does. Sim-ilar examples have been valued at up to $54 million. A quick Google later and I’m struggling to comprehend the figures the converter threw up. That equates to

Rs 359 crore! The first Rolls was manufactured in 1907, so this makes this one of the earliest models ever. Remember in 1909, the most popular form of transport was still a horse and carriage. With a 7.2-litre engine and a four-speed gearbox, it boasts of the ability to accelerate from standstill to top speed, all in top gear. In fact, the car was so smooth in the way it drove that the engineers had to come up with a new word to properly describe it – waftability.

Something most of us don’t usually think about, is the illustrious history that’s behind each vintage. Like the Horch 780 Cabriolet on display – the car came top of the line out of the factory in 1932 and the Russian army seized it when Berlin fell in 1945. Then onwards it was driven into disrepair and was parked in a barn for decades. It passed hands a few times before the current owner, world-renowned collector Saulius Ka-

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1. 1959 Lister-Costin Jaguar made 250bhp from its straight-six engine. 2. You might recognise Horch as one of the companies that later became Auto Union and subsequently, Audi. 3&4. From Britain to the United States, marques like Triumph and Whizzer were represented. 5. Chief guest, Ratan Tata and organiser, Madan Mohan. 6. Land speed record holder, the 1952 Jaguar Xk120

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racecar by Lister-Costin. Originally engineered around a Jaguar D-type’s drivetrain, only eleven were built. Out of which only two retained the Jaguar motor, mak-ing this car incredibly rare. A similar model elsewhere has sold for over Rs 1.3 crore. There was another racing Jaguar at the show. The very car that was driven to a land speed record of 276kmph. In 1953 and on skinny treadless tyres no less! Its current value is rumoured to be over Rs 20 crore. Of course, post researching these cars, we wish we could spend more time with them to take in the details. We’ll have to settle for soaking in next year’s 21 Gun Salute Rally.

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Test No.

30 to 32Honda Amaze1.5-litre, 4-cyl, 100bhp

vs Hyundai Xcent1.2-litre, 3-cyl, 72bhp

vs Maruti-Suzuki Dzire1.3-litre, 4-cyl, 74bhp

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Time to get

upgradedThe compact sedan market is hot and Honda has just launched a refurbished version of the

Amaze. So it was time to see how much difference it makes in our test format

Honda Amaze vs Hyundai Xcent vs Maruti-Suzuki Dzire

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In this day, constant competition means that most manufacturers have to up-grade their cars or bikes at frequent intervals. This is primarily because most of the cars in the market today

are closely matched with their competition. The compact sedan market which took off with vigour few years back continues to be hot-sellers so it is important. So much so that most of the compacts we see today are made-for-India. These three sedans you see here are no different then. The Maruti-Su-zuki Dzire was the first of the lot and then Honda came in with the Amaze and Hyundai

had the Xcent (which replaced the aging Ac-cent). But with time the Amaze and the Dzire had started to show its age. Both companies though have been proactive and launched the facelifted versions. So it was about time that we compared them once again and this time in the hottest selling diesel with manual gearbox category.

Design DetailsThe Dzire got a facelift last year. The updated compact sedan’s front bumper is all-new, and now comes with a larger air dam. There are chrome accents on the sides around the fog

lamp housings, while the grille now sports honeycomb styling and a thick chrome bar on the top. Moving on to the sides, the al-loy wheels on the top variants get an all-new design. Lower variants which come with steel wheels also benefit from a new look wheelcap set. Now most people will say that this is not much of a change. But let us tell you that the company is busy readying the next generation Swift and we are sure the same treatment will be applied to the Dzire eventually as well. Inside not much has changed from a design point of view but the company has added fea-tures which add value. Things like electric

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folding mirrors, Bluetooth connectivity, rear parking sensors and a 12V socket at the back. When it comes to rear space, the Dzire is not the best of the lot and the same is the case when it comes to its 315-litre boot which is the smallest of the lot here.

The Amaze is the one which has the most number of upgrades. The front end benefits from a new bumper which is larger than be-fore and gives the car a wider stance. The bumper also features a revised air dam and large faux intakes with fog lights embedded in them. The profile remains unchanged apart from new wheelcaps which hide the steel

wheels. At the back, the tail lights have been revised with new bezels. But where it all mat-ters is inside and Honda has done a splen-did job of sprucing up the Amaze. The dash is all new and we are happy to report that gone are the gaping panel gaps which were quite an eyesore in the erstwhile model. The design too reminds one of the new City and Jazz and brings up the Amaze to premium levels. The Amaze also gets climate control now and a new audio system which offers Bluetooth connectivity. However the same cannot be operated from the steering wheel. The instrument panel is new too and the blue

backlight gives it a classy overtone. Loved it quite simply. It is also comprehensive. Being the largest car here, the Amaze offers plenty of space both up front and rear. The boot too at 400 litres is intrusion free, large and quite useful. The loading lip height is also pretty low and shoving in big and heavy luggage is not much of a problem.

The third car here is the Xcent which is the one yet to recieve a facelift. However the biggest plus point of the Xcent is that it was always a brilliant package from day one. It looks quite smart with the Grand i10-like front end. But where it could do with a mild

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The Dzire comes with smart looking alloy wheels shod with 14-inch tyres

The Amaze gets 14-inch wheels but as compared to the other two here gets steel wheels

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redesign is at the back. Inside the Xcent impresses with its quality and features. It comes with an audio system with a hard drive which can store plenty of data and not to forget that it is the only one to offer a rear A/C vent. Rest of the features are at par with the other two here. Space is also not a cause of concern when it comes to the Xcent and the boot at 407 litres is the largest in class and bigger than the Amaze by 7 litres. It is also flat and has very little intrusions.

moving onWhen it comes to performance the three sedans here are quite different from each other. The Dzire comes with a 1.3-litre engine which comes into its own at around the 1,800rpm mark. The motor is free-revving in nature and loves to be used spiritedly. However as we said before you have to keep

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the turbo spooled and this means keeping it in the right rev range. Incase the revs drop a downshift will have to be called for to tackle an overtake. The gear-box on the Dzire is the same unit employed in the Swift. It is crisp and also has short throws. The Dzire much like the Swift is a good handler. This means that it is good fun around corners. The steering too is quick and offers decent feedback to ensure enjoy-ment.

The Amaze on the other hand has the largest engine of them all. The 1.5-litre i-DTEC motor of-

fers plenty of power and it is easily the fastest sedan here. But apart from being the fastest it is also very drivable and requires very few gear changes. There is plenty of torque spread in a very linear fashion and hence the Amaze rarely feels like its bogging down. The gearbox is also crisp and it is a joy to toy around with the short lever. The other thing which Honda could have looked into is the NVH package. The engine is still clearly audible within the cabin. When it comes to the steering, the Amaze impresses with a quick setup which gives this sedan a go-kart

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Road Test


Honda Amaze Hyundai Xcent Maruti-Suzuki DzireRs 9.26 lakh (OTR New Delhi)* Rs 9.15 lakh (OTR New Delhi)* Rs 9.23 lakh (OTR New Delhi)*

EnginECapacity 1,498cc, 4-cylinder 1,120cc, 3-cylinder 1,248cc, 4-cylinderBorexStroke 76.0mmx82.5mm 75.0mmx84.5mm 69.6mmx82.0mmGearbox 5-speed manual 5-speed manual 5-speed manualMax Power 100bhp@6,000rpm 72bhp@6,000rpm 74bhp@6,000rpmMax Torque 200Nm@4,800rpm 180.4Nm@4,000rpm 190Nm@4,000rpmPower to weight 93bhp/tonne 76bhp/tonne 69bhp/tonneSpecific output 66.6bhp/litre 69bhp/litre 57bhp/litreDriven Wheels FWD FWD FWDPErformancE0-40 kmph 3.3s 3.2s NA0-60 kmph 5.4s 6.1s 4.9s0-80 kmph 8.9s 10.1s 8.8s0-100 kmph 13.3s 15.8s 12.9s0-120 kmph 19.3s 24.7s 22.6sTop Speed 160kmph 150kmph 162kmphfuEl EconomyFuel type Diesel Diesel DieselCity 17.7kmpl 21kmpl 15.9kmplHighway 19.3kmpl 18kmpl 17.4kmplOverall 18.1kmpl 19.5kmpl 16.6kmplARAI 25.8kmpl 24.4kmpl 26.6kmplFuel Tank 35 litres 43 litres 42 litresRange 644km 840km 699kmC02 Emissions 142.5g/km 135g/km 140.5g/kmBrakingBrakes F/R Discs/drums Discs/drums Discs/drums100-0kmph 45.6m 53.6m 42.9m80-0kmph 27.8m 26.3m 27.7mnoisEAt 50kmph 63.8db(A) 60db(A) 62db(A)At 100kmph 68.2db(A) 66db(A) 68db(A)At 120kmph 70db(A) 68db(A) 71db(A)Body Chassis Monocoque Monocoque MonocoqueSeats 5 5 5Suspension F/R MacPherson struts/torsion beam MacPherson struts/torsion beam MacPherson struts/torsion beamSteering Electric power assist Electric power assist Electric power assistTurning Circle 9.4m 9.6m 9.6mBoot space 400 litres 407 litres 320 litresWheel size 14in 14in 14infEaturEsModel Amaze VX i-DTEC Xcent 1.1 CRDi (O) Swift Dzire ZDiAirbags Two Two TwoABS Yes Yes YesAC/Climate control Climate control Climate control Climate controlPower Windows All four All four All fourAudio system with MP3, USB, Aux, Bluetooth with MP3,USB, Aux, Bluetooth with USB, Mp3, Aux, BluetoothStandard Warranty 2 years/40,000 km 2 years/unlimited km 2 years/40,000 kmExtended Warranty 4 years/80,000 km 4 years/80,000 km 4 years/80,000 km



DzireTriedandtested1.3-litremillofferssmoothperformance.GearboxisveryclosetotheoneontheHonda.SpaceisadequateintheDzire

AmazeTheHondahasthelargestenginehere,a1.5-litreoilburner.Lovethepreciseshiftsfromthegearbox.TheAmazeoffersbest-in-classspace

XcentTheXcentcomesinwitha1.1-litrecommonraildieselwhichisthesmallesthere.Gearboxissmooth.SpaceisnotacauseofconcernandyoudogetarearA/Cventhere

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feel. The suspension is also setup stiff and this means that the Amaze is fun to drive around corners. The other difference we felt was a considerably drop in suspension noise which is great.

The third contender here, the Xcent offers the smallest engine. A 1.1-litre to be precise and not surprising is the fact that it is not the fastest of the lot. It takes over 15 seconds to touch 100kmph. However what is impressive is the fact that it offers the largest number when it comes to the fuel efficiency bit. Con-sidering it has a large fuel tank, the Xcent also has the maximum range. The other fea-ture which impresses on the Xcent is how it feels at top speed. The car remains planted as compared to the Amaze which starts feel-ing a bit floaty. The NVH levels are also top notch and it feels like a car from a different class. However where the Xcent needs im-provement is the steering setup. It is overtly light which comes as a boon in tight city spaces but once the car takes on speed, it is a bit vague.

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VerdictIf you look at previous tests we have done, you will see that the Xcent was the winner and mainly because it scored heavily on efficiency and features. Stuff like climate control, a hard drive on the audio system and electric everything made a lot of difference. Not to forget its big boot. But a close challenger was the Dzire which scored well too. So the only cause of concern was the Amaze which inspite of being the biggest in terms of space and engine size did not quite make it. But all that has changed. The new dash and features work wonders to spruce up an already strong package. So at the end of the day the new Amaze proved its mettle to become the most superior at this point of time.

The changes in the Amaze might not be mechanical but it is impor-tant from various other angles. Quite simply it emerged the winner

FINAL poINts

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Xcent

Dzire

Body 60 57 51

Drive 72 72 67

Comfort 63 69 67

Dynamics 79 74 76

Cost 49 48 50

323 320 311Final

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Airbags Eight | ABS Yes | Traction control Yes | AC/Climate control Yes/Yes | Power Windows Yes | Audio system with USB, Mp3, Aux Yes | Alloy wheels Yes | Keyless Entry Yes

Skoda Superb18.8-21.5 lakh (ex-showrom Delhi)

Price when new

engine The 1.8-litre turbo petrol with 160bhp, with either a manual or seven-speed DSG box. The 2-litre diesel also came with the choice of a manual or a six-speed DSG. The white unicorn is the 250bhp, 4WD, 3.6-litre V6 variant

Cabin Luxurious and very comfortable is what the experience inside the Superb is like. Electric seats, touchscreen nav, Bluetooth, CD changer, rear A/C vents and one umbrella are standard. Rear seats are heavenly

One trip in the backseat of the Superb and you’ll realise this car holds excellent value. Especially at the prices you can get one for now – would you rather have a new small hatchback, or a limousine? The second-gen Superb

received the styling it deserved. It’s still a very long car, though it’s all put to excellent use. You won’t find legroom like this in anything else, short of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Pun intended, the length of the car means you’re likely to find cars that have dings on the bumpers. Interiors in beige will likely show signs of use but both those problems are nothing one detailing session won’t fix. Some early cars reported problems with the air conditioning system. Check that and the full electrical system before buying.

The best course of action to check the mechanical condition would be to take the car to an authorized workshop and get a full diagnostic scan done. In 2009, the only gearbox offered with the petrol was the seven-speed DSG (DQ200), though 2010 saw Skoda offer a six-speed manual as well. That’s the the one we’d recommend purely because of the dreaded DSG mechatronics failure. Unless the service history reflects that the mechatronics in the DSG box has been replaced and that transmission fluids having been changed to a quality mineral oil, choose the manual. A tip to keep the DSG box from failure is to shift to N instead of staying in D when stopped, to decrease heat building up.

We found examples go as low as Rs 4.3 lakh for the TSI petrol engine with the DSG, running 65k km on the odo. Keep in mind most owners have reported DSG failures around this mark.

Buying used


How Much

Running cost

Model Cost (per km) Insurance Annual cost

Petrol 6.6 15,000 81,000

Diesel 3.7 15,000 52,500

When it comes to complicated European cars, define a budget before looking around and get the lowest run car you can within your range

Assuming petrol/diesel mileage of 10/12kmpl and 10k km yearly running

PetRol diesel

Model year Below 50,000km

Above 50,000km

Below 50,000km

Above 50,000km

2009 6.00 4.30 NA 6.50

2010 7.70 5.70 NA NA

2011 8.80 5.70 NA NA

Parts watch

Parts Dealer (Rs) Independent (Rs)

Bumper (Front) 35,500 NA

Bumper (Rear) 27,700 NA

Headlamps 35,000 NA

Tail lamps 5,500 NA

Windshield (Front) 15,000 NA

Windshield (Rear) 12,000 NA

Yearly services are expensive and will cost anywhere from Rs 7,000-15,000. Car is built solid as a tank, so expect parts to have a long life

What to look for

Gearbox DSG gearboxes had known failure issues that you can use to your advantage as a buyer

A/C system Some have reported faulty systems that require anything from gas refills to full overhauls

Starting fromRs 4.30 lakh

As long as you know what you’re getting into (as far as running costs go) a used Superb can offers years of

enjoyable motoring. Reliable if taken care of well, the manual 1.8-petrol would be our choice for a big car that has a fun side too.

Simran RastogiVerdict


Test Started October, 2015/4,637km

Tenure/Target mileage 6 months/5,000km

Mileage this month 711km

Efficiency this month 16.7kmpl

Two airbags | ABS Yes | Climate control | Power Windows All four | Audio system with USB, MP3, Aux, Bluetooth | Standard Warranty 2 years/40,000km

Maruti-Suzuki S-CrossModel DDiS 320 Alpha

A highway stint has always been a part of the AUTO TODAY long term fleet and this time we did one better. Generally there are only two occupants in the car and at the most three. This time we had five along with luggage for five; a full house.

Inside the cabin is relatively spacious and five people can be accom-modated in comfort. The only minor squeeze is for the person sitting in the middle due to the lack of kneeroom thanks to the centre console. The large bucket seats up front are comfortable. But on a long run they do tend to feel a bit more firm than I would have liked. However the comfort factor remains high. The armrest too adds to the overall package and as a result long drives are just what the doc ordered. The boot space is adequate too and took in five rather large bags without the need of alterations. The other thing which happens on long drives is that we keep buying stuff. Be it soft drinks or that odd pack of crisps. So we need space to dump all of that and the S-Cross has plenty of them. Special mention to the large stowage bin under the front armrest.

On the highway the S-Cross felt at ease. The larger 1.6-litre diesel engine which powers our car is nothing short of being a tower of power and even with a full house, the car achieved speeds rather effortlessly. There is plenty of torque on tap too and this meant there was little need to downshift. Just step on the accelerator and the S-Cross would zip past the car ahead. Once we reached the hills, it was time to see how it handled! The steering feels well weighted and offers decent feedback which allows you to enjoy. The suspension setup too sits at a sweet spot which absorbs the bumps well and aids handling too. So in all we were pretty impressed.

The projector headlamps on the S-Cross do a

splendid job of lighting up the road ahead. The

LED srip too adds to the overall package

There are plenTy of sTowage spaces for knick knacks

Rahul Ghosh associate editor

[email protected] @bulletcompany

LONG TERMS


Test Started October, 2015/941km




Two airbags | ABS Yes | Climate control | Power Windows All four | Audio system with USB, MP3, Aux, Bluetooth | Standard Warranty 2 years/40,000km

Maruti-Suzuki BalenoModel Alpha 1.2

I often find myself staring at the dials at long traffic

lights. The backlighting and graphical design adds

a neat dimensional feel

Simran Rastogisenior correspondent

[email protected] @runsimrun

i lowered Tyre pressures To see how iT affecTs ride and handling. as expecTed, ride has become plusher

I’ve been dethroned as the Leadfoot King of the office. Karan has been driving the car as a tracking car on assorted shoots and has succeeded in breaking the magic 15kmpl mark. This is big news because till now, after everything I’ve thrown at the Baleno, it would still, somehow, return over

that figure at the pump. His explanations ranged from, “My foot slipped”, to “I had drive fast, to keep up with the other car to shoot it no!” I remain dubious. Anyways, the ECU records your driving style over the past tankfull and even after you reset trip meters, it offers a projected range based on your previous driving. And the computer says I now have 460km-odd range where earlier it used to be 530km plus. In butterfoot Karan’s defense, I admit I’ve been trying lower air pressures in the tyres (3psi under the recommended 29psi the last I checked) to see how it affects ride and handling. As expected, ride has become more plush but the car doesn’t feel as light on its feet. That’s a compromise I’m not comfortable with. Now that it’s returned to recommended pressures, I’ll have to see if I can up the range projection with some conservative driving.

In other news, the pen drive I’ve been plugging in and out to swap out mu-sic died on me so I’ve had to switch to Bluetooth for music (I can only stand so much of the best of Bieber on the radio). Unfortunately, the infotainment system doesn’t always play nice. There are times when I’d start the car and have it pair to my phone within seconds, while other times it remains glued to a radio station for a good minute or two till I intervene and reselect my phone (it’s an Android) from the list of paired devices. Anyone else out there have this happen to you, whichever car you may be driving? Write in and let us know, it’ll help us figure out if its an Android issue or not.


Long Terms

Test Started January, 2016/10,000km


Mileage this month 1,240km


Two airbags | ABS | Climate control | Power Windows All | Rear Parking Sensor Rear Camera | Audio sys with USB, MP3, Aux, Bluetooth | Standard Warranty 2 years/40,000km

Hyundai CretaModel AT SX+

After having driven the Creta on the high-ways and in the mountains during our Great India Drive, it was now the turn of the city roads. Stop and go traffic, with

plenty of traffic lights added to the rush to the air-port, has been the Creta’s lot over the last month. With winter disappearing early, most of this run-ning has been with the air-conditioning switched on, for these over-a-thousand kilometre period. In this time, I have had to tank up the car two times with about 50 litres of fuel going in at each refuel-ling. For the first tankful, the Creta gave a credit-able 13.2kmpl while for the second tankful fuel efficiency dropped to just over 11.5kmpl. However I have to say most of this driving has been during peak hours in stop-go Delhi traffic with the air-conditioning on low.

I will try and see what the best fuel efficiency can be on Delhi streets over the next few months but I have to say that I have nothing to complain about the Creta in terms of the engine and the gearbox. Six speeds are the new minimum for such automatic gearboxes and the Creta makes the cut, just about. But the convenience it provides for city driving is such a boon. For those doing most of their

driving on crowded city roads, I would definitely recommend the automatic.

The engine is the tried and tested Hyundai U-series powerplant refined further in its U2 avatar with common rail direct-injection and featuring a variable geometry turbocharger with a 16-valve DOHC head. In its current guise it produces a max of 128bhp which comes at 4,000rpm and maximum torque of 260Nm which is available from 1,900rpm to 2,750rpm.

The engine is smooth and revs easily though the gearbox shifts early and one has to put it in the manual mode to extract the most out of the engine if one wants performance. However it is fuel efficiency that I will be looking at improving.

The Creta looks premium - with most of that perspective coming from the fact that it looks like a baby-Santa Fe from many angles and has good proportions

engine is a sturdy performer, is as much at home on the highways as it is pottering around in cities

Yogendra Pratapeditor

[email protected] @YogenPratap


Suzuki’s new AccessSuzuki Motorcycle India has

launched the all-new Access 125 as a significant overhaul to its most

popular offering in the scooter seg-ment. Additional features on the new Access include front storage, optional power socket, multi-information digi-

tal display and an easy-start sys-tem. Design wise, the Access now benefits from an enhanced chrome finish, 3D emblem, newer graph-ics and optional alloy wheels. The

125cc engine now also benefits from Suzuki’s Eco Perfor-mance technology. Safety also sees a bump with the inclusion of optional front disc-brakes. The price for the new Access 125 starts at Rs 53,887 (ex-showroom, New Delhi) for the base

variant.


updATe!

Motorcycle News

New breed of Royal Enfield is bornroyal enfield has launched a new motor-cycle for the exact terrain which catapulted it into legendary status, the Himalayas. Named the Himalayan, the purpose-built motorcycle comes with a price tag of Rs 1.55lakh (ex-

showroom, Maharashtra). The new motorcy-cle gets a completely new long-stroke single cylinder 410cc engine, producing 24.5bhp and 32Nm of torque and tips the scale at 182kg. The motorcycle becomes the first Royal En-

field to get a standard monoshock at the rear and comes with a ground clearance of 220mm. The instrument cluster gets a fuel gauge, multi-information display, tachom-eter and a digital compass.

(L-R) Siddhartha Lal, MD & CEO,

Eicher Motors with Rudratej Singh,

president, Royal Enfield

Navi bookings open

TVS ties with Arya

Honda HaS announced that the Navi will be available from March with a price tag of Rs 39,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The response for the bike has crossed expecta-tions, with the Navi-specific smart-phone application crossing 20,000 downloads and total bookings of more than 1,000 units.

tVS tyreS has launched their new advertis-ing campaign with South Indian actor Arya. The campaign will be released across the 4 southern states and aims to reach its cus-tomers in south India through an extensive 360 degree campaign covering Print, Digital, Outdoor and Television mediums.

Update!


The refreshed CD 110 Dream

The sales success for DSK Benelli Bangalore

Two-wheel foray for Apolloapollo Tyres is India’s second largest tyre manufacturer and up until now did not even cater to the lucrative two-wheeler segment. Af-ter realizing the missed opportuni-ties of a segment that is growing at roughly 8.5 percent per year, Apollo has forayed into the segment in or-der to become a complete-range maker of tyres. Production plans

for the company involve outsourc-ing manufacturing for two-wheeler tyres and an aim to get a tenth of the market share, producing 5, 00,000 tyres per month. The com-pany is looking to cater to at least 85 percent of the market with their current line-up and will introduce radial tyres for higher capacity mo-torcycles in the second phase.

DsK MoTowheels and Italian motorcycle manufacturer Benelli celebrated one year of success in Bengaluru. On 20th March, 2015, DSK Benelli opened its first showroom in the Garden City and it has now delivered its 500th superbike in Bengaluru with total bookings of over 750. This is the shortest time ever where a superbike brand has achieved this milestone in any particular city in India. The company celebrated the achievement by organising a success ride with the owners of its superbikes. The DSK-Benelli showroom in Bengaluru, under the dealer-ship of Vinayak Cars, showcases the entire range of DSK Benelli’s available in India.

honDa MoTorcycles and Scooter India have started deliveries for the new CD 110 Dream De-luxe motorcycle. Adding convenience and comfort to the day-to-day life of the utility seeking cus-tomers, Honda has introduced a self-start option in the CD 110 Dream Deluxe. The new colour and graphics, in black with green, have been introduced exclusively for the new variant. The HET engine now comes with the Honda

red-coloured logo embossed on it. The self-start variant will be available in 4 colours including 3 existing colours. The CD 110 Dream comes with Honda Eco Technology which gets a mileage of 74 kmpl and power output of 8.25bhp@7,500 RPM.

Making it ideal for the daily commute, the CD 110 gets a ground clearance of 179mm,

an extended wheelbase of 1,258mm for better stability and a long seat

for better comfort. The tube-less tyres, viscous air filter and maintenance-free battery aim to increase the durability. Prices

for the CD 110 Dream start at Rs 43,997

(ex-showroom, New Delhi) and the self-start variant will be available at Rs 46,197 (ex-show-

room, New Delhi).

(L-R) Satish Sharma, president, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Apollo Tyres, Neeraj Kanwar, VC & MD, Onkar S Kanwar, chairman, Apollo Tyres, PK Mohammad, chief advisor, R&D

First owner gets keys to the F4 RR

MVagusTa InDIa has made the delivery of its first F4 RR. The keys were handed over to the owner, Shirish Kulkarni, Chairman of DSK Benelli In-dia by Ajinkya Firodia, MD of MVAgusta India. The intro-ductory price is Rs 35.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune).


Motorcycle News

Hero inaugurates R&D facility247 acres from fence to fence. 16km in test tracks, 45 different road surfaces. Housing over 500 automotive experts, most of whom are 30 years old. Built with an investment of Rs 850 crore. Im-pressive numbers so far and Hero’s new Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) just outside of Jaipur seems even more impressive in person. AUTO TODAY had the opportunity to visit the facility, sample the test track, peek behind the curtains of their design studio and see the inner workings of their multiple laboratories.

From our brief visit, it’s clear that the CIT is one of the best in-house R&D facili-ties in the country, not just limited to two-wheeler manufacturers either. The test track has different circuits to test differ-ent aspects of a motorcycle, under varied conditions. A high-speed track has been rated up to 250kmph and will presumably be instrumental in the development of Hero’s bigger capacity motorcycles. The handling track has sets of corners that have been inspired by the most challeng-ing corners from race tracks across the world, as a conversation with Markus Braunsperger, chief technology officer, Hero MotoCorp, revealed. This will go a

long way towards helping the company fine tune the handling characteristics of their new products, right from their commuters upwards. Further, the design studio headed by ex-Honda motorcycles designer, Hiroyuki Miyo, presents a ster-ile, minimalist breeding ground for future Hero designs. The really commendable aspect of the CIT is that everything is lit-erally under one roof. Hero has serious prototyping abilities (3D printers, mold-ing systems, you name it) in the same building as the design studio, which will most definitely reduce the time from conception to testing and actual produc-tion. Speaking of, multiple in-house labs take care of part validation from material testing, part durability, vehicle electro-magnetic compatibility to NVH and road simulation tests.

The Hero Centre of Innovation and Technology is the result of the grand vi-sion of Pawan Munjal, chairman, MD and CEO, Hero MotoCorp. It brings together world-class infrastructure, experts in various fields and a pool of talented young engineers. The message is clear - Hero MotoCorp is ready to innovate. We can’t wait to see what the future brings.

Pawan Munjal, CEO,

Hero MotoCorp with the 11-storey CIT

tower behind

fIRST RIDe


low riderThe

The Sportster 1200 Custom is the replacement for the SuperLow in the Harley India lineup. Does the Custom fill its shoes? We find our way across the Rajasthan desert to find out

Head west, for 60km. Not many press rides start this way but these were the only instructions we were given a day before the launch of the latest addition to the

Sportster family. This, alongside the mysterious in-vite received a week prior, told us Harley-Davidson was serious about keeping the secrecy intact over its newest motorcycle.

No complaints though – we had our pick of Har-leys to ride on the hunt for the new Sportster. Every stop for fuel or food led to more cryptic and down-right entertaining clues and the chance to get on a different motorcycle. By the time we’d figured out the directions and reached our destination near the Sam sand dunes in Jaisalmer, I’d ridden more Harleys than I had in a lifetime.

Great thing that, as I then had a solid range of experiences to use while riding the 1200 Custom. But first, appearances. It’s a brawler. The stout tank,

ballooned tyres, low seat and minimal detailing all come together to give it a simple look. But one that’s definitely classic. As for the details, just look at the tank. The badge is a very tasteful, modern version of a late-1940s panhead’s badge. Classic silver pin-striping on the tank rounds off the paint work on the bike. The only element out of place is in the 5-spoke alloys. This motorcycle is offered in other markets with spoke wheels that fit the laidback styling better and in pictures at least, that’s the bike that appeals to me more. Up for debate is the chrome headlight crown that hides the risers that allow for the handle-bars to be mounted higher.

This of course means the ergonomics are superb, with the only thing to get used to being the turn indi-cator switches – one on either side instead of being grouped on the left. The wide bars rise up to meet your arms at a comfortable, perfectly natural height and angle for relaxed riding, while the foot pegs are

The sTouT Tank, ballooned Tyres and minimal deTailing come TogeTher for a classic look

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom


1. Clocks include gear/rpm indicator but no

distance-to-empty or fuel gauge. 2. See how

high up the bars are set? 3. Chrome sets off the

simplistic styling well. 4. The grand reveal at the

end of our treasure hunt. 5. Clues were challenging

enough for a real sense of accomplishment when

cracked. 6. Crowds are drawn to Harleys no

matter where

Eagerness to rev, calmness at cruising speeds, truly rideable big cruiser

Alloy wheels not everyone’s taste, low ground clearance could be an issue

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Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom

Engine 1,200cc, air-cooled, V-twinMax Power NA Max torque 96Nm@3,500rpm Gearbox 5-speed

Wheelbase(mm) 1,530Kerb Weight268kg

0-100kmph NA Top speed NA

Price Rs 8.90 lakh(ex-Delhi) On sale Now

set forward enough for the same kind of use. Pulling up to traffic lights too, transitioning your feet off the pegs and onto the ground isn’t a stretch like it is when the foot pegs are set too forward. The low seat height of 725mm helps here too and combined with the truly easy U-turn-ability thanks to a much reduced trail dimension, we see the

1200 Custom being a good daily motorcycle. The specs put ground clearance at 105mm, a smidge more than the SuperLow. While the SuperLow was universally derided for kissing tarmac every chance it got, this motorcycle behaved itself over the rare speed breaker that Rajasthan roads threw up. Ride over speed breakers even at, well, speed is super

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VerdictQuick recap - the SuperLow was the most affordable Harley till the Iron 883 came around, which was then usurped by the Street 750 as the most attainable hog. Now, Harley-Davidson fills the gap in its portfolio with a proper ‘big’ engined cruiser at a great price. For your money you get the Sportster experience but in a package that’s easy to park, turn around, rides well and has all the torque you could want from that big Evolution engine. Then, figure in the good cruising range and your search for a big cruiser just might end here.

Competi-tion CheCk

Triumph BonnevilleEnginE 650cc PowEr 69bhp TorquE 64Nm PricE 6.60 lakh

Indian ScoutEnginE 800cc PowEr 94bhp TorquE 79Nm PricE 10.6 lakh

composed though. Again, Rajasthan roads are not indicative of real world surfaces but the suspension feels well sorted around fast, flow-ing corners, allowing you to flop it over and hold the line. In fact, it’s agile almost, given its weight and wide, high-profile rubber.

Also surprising is just how much smoother this year’s 1200cc Evolution engine is on this motorcycle, compared to the Forty Eight which shares the motor. I rode both back to back, twice, just to make sure and there definitely are less vibes that make it through to you on the 1200 Custom. Sure, there’s still the lazy shake on the rubber-mounts within its twin-downtube cradle on startup and it still rocks forwards and back when revved. But on the road, it feels less vibey. Talking throttle response on a Harley is besides the point but its crisper now, with what feels like a direct connection between the throttle and the big V-twin. The motor revs up freer too and I noticed a marginally higher rev limit, not that it matters on this type of motorcycle. In the top most gear of this five-speed box, the engine pulls around 2,300rpm at 100kmph, which makes it feel so relaxed it might as well be in a bubble bath. The engine will take you up to much higher speeds without breaking that sense of calmness and cruising at 130+kmph is doable all-day. Thankfully, the 1200 Custom doesn’t share the Forty Eight’s water-bottle fuel tank. At 17-litres capacity, multiplied with the 20kmpl claimed mileage, it works out to a very respectable range of over 300km.

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Quad biking

The Ducati Multistrada 1200S is the more ‘special’ version of a motorcycle that promises to be everything

and more. We head to Thailand to find out if delivers



Four motorcycles – a sportsbike, tourer, commuter and an enduro, all in one. That’s a tall claim. But when you list the level of electronics Ducati has packed into this bike, it could even be a space ship if it wanted to. It’s got cornering ABS

(the future of ABS, basically), traction control, wheelie control, ride modes, semi-active suspension, cruise control, Bluetooth and adap-tive LED lighting. The cherries on top are the inertia measurement unit (IMU) and Desmodromic Variable Timing (DVT) that tie it all together. Before I explain what either do, let’s go into the styling.

It turns heads, is what it does. There is no other ADV in the market that has quite the same flair. Period. It’s definitely Ducati and I see a hint of Panigale in the front. At least till you get to the beak. Which gives it character and a lot of it, at that. The tall tank falls into the scooped seat and then ends in a high rear. Viewed in profile, there’s an organic S-shaped line front to back, through the body work.

And right in the middle of that S-shaped curve is where you park yourself, seated 825mm off the ground. This is about the same as on a KTM RC390, so if you can reach the ground on that, you can dream of riding this Ducati to Leh. The narrow seat helps though I still felt like I was piloting a very tall motor-cycle. That apprehension vanishes once you get moving though. The Multi feels very easy to steer but I did find out the hard way that U-turns do need careful footwork to manage all that weight.

The star of the package is the variable valve timing, DVT, that’s been used on this 1198cc L-twin. Like Honda’s VTEC, it makes sure that the engine is optimized for both low and high speed running. Ducatis without it are said to suf-fer from a jerky bottom end but the DVT works behind the scenes (see box) and had me wondering how such a large capacity motor could be so smooth at low revs. Roll on


Engine 1198cc, L-twinPower 160bhp@9,500rpm Torque 136Nm@7,500rpm Gearbox 6-speed



Price Rs 16.6 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) On sale Now

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angles, speeds reached and tracks your ride, all shareable online.

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Lovely 1198cc gets aluminium protection. 4. Switchgear is ultra

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the throttle to overtake and the engine re-sponds obediently, the torque on offer gently putting you 40kmph faster than you were a few seconds prior. As the revs rise, accom-panied by a gruff growl, the engine switches character. Above 6,000rpm, it’s a different bike. Things get frantic, fast. Before you know it you’re at the limiter, shifting up and consistently pulling towards 200kmph. And this is in Touring mode, with a dulled throttle response. In Sport, shifting up against the

limiter at 10,000rpm will loft the front. It even shook its head shifting into fourth. At truly unbelievable speeds. But that’s before Ducati Wheelie Control restored my faith in elec-tronics and my decision to relieve my bladder at the previous stop.

The ride modes offer preset levels of ABS, traction control, wheelie control, suspension settings and power delivery. So, while Tour-ing and Sport give you the madness of a full 160bhp, Sport is more wet-your-pants and

Touring is more ‘where did the last 10km go?’ Additionally, Urban and Enduro curb power output to 100bhp. With less power and a less sharp throttle, you can afford to wring out the throttle to get around traffic without getting in any trouble. The same behavior in Touring had the rear spin up and step out. I was pre-paring for a big moment but traction control cut power for an instant, just enough for the tyres to hook up. The Pirelli Scorpion 2s were specially developed to offer more durability,




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VerdictThis motorcycle has so many facets to it, it deserves as many verdicts. As a sportsbike, the 160bhp motor will get your heart rate up everytime you wring the throttle. Though to me, it felt top-heavy for hard cornering and I couldn’t build confidence in the bike. As a tourer, wind protection is stellar, as is ride quality and its range with a 20-litre tank and 20kmpl efficiency. In an urban setting, DVT makes it smooth for a big bike even at low speeds and it can be very easy to ride in the right mode. It’ll also get you lots of attention wherever you take it, it is a Ducati after all.

wet weather grip and grip over poor surfaces. The problem is, they’re not developed for the kind of riding 160bhp can inspire. Especially in Sport, with the suspension at its stiffer settings, the Multistrada can attack corners but I wasn’t able to build the confidence to do so. The big Brembo monoblocs at the front are a different story though. Plenty of times, a firm pull on the lever dropped extra speed, extra fast for tight corners. I sampled what I imagine was cornering ABS at work, because one of those corners tightened mid-turn, I grabbed brake and didn’t grab a face full of tarmac. Of course, all this is possible because of the multi-axis gy-roscope IMU that processes lean angles, roll and pitch rates and vertical and horizontal acceleration and feeds it to the cornering ABS, wheelie control and traction control modules. It’s also at the heart of Ducati’s semi-active Skyhook Evo suspension. Ducati explains it as a virtual hook just above the motorcycle, which keeps the motorcycle level over bumps. I can definitely see the visualization, the bike has spectacular ride quality.

Competition CheCk

Triumph Tiger explorerEnginE 1215cc PowEr 137bhp TorquE 121NmPricE 17.9lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

SuZuKi V-STrom 1000EnginE 1037cc PowEr 99bhp TorquE 103NmPricE 14.9lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

DVt the future?Variable valve timing isn’t a new concept on motorcycles. But this may be the first time it’s been used so effectively. What it does is tailor the cam timing to offer optimum valve overlap through the rev range.

Less overlap means a wider range of torque at low revs, while more overlap means more peak torque at higher revs. DVT adjusts this overlap, on the fly. This results in an increase of 7 per cent in peak power, 9 per cent in peak torque and 8 per cent better efficiency. And, importantly no major flat spots through the range.

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Cafe racers were a rage in the past and the scene remains the same even today. Triumph therefore has a new age cafe racer or as we put it here, a cafer. Let’s ride


Triumph Thruxton R

It all started in 1958 when legendary rider Mike Hailwood won the Thruxton 500 race on a Triumph and the Thrux-ton range was created to celebrate this

event. From then on this popular cafe racer has been ruling roost. The 2016 version though promises to take the game of road racing to an all new level.

First up, the Thruxton R looks just so good. Up front there is a small fender fitting snug with the 17-inch aluminium spoked wheels. The single round headlamp looks classic but houses new-age tech and also a LED daytime running light. The twin-pod in-strument panel also looks good and displays riding modes and trip details apart from the usual. The 22mm clipon handlebars also get fancy bar end mirrors. The 14.5-litre tank is a work of art. It is further chiseled to allow for knee recesses and it also comes with a Monza style filler cap and even a stainless steel tank strap. Very retro. Look down and you would spot a beautifully crafted engine complete with a brushed look. The seat is typical cafe racer with a body colour bum stop at the back. The rear cowl is remov-able too via a tool provided on the key. Very smart! Adding to the overall charm are the fully adjustable Showa USD forks up front 1&2. Twin-pod instrument panel

beams info including riding mode 3. Switchgear to access trip computer and to change riding modes 4. The 1,200cc parallel-twin on the Thruxton R is the high-power version. Note brushed engine covers and carb lookalikes which hide the throttle bodies

Triumph will offer numerous accessories, called Inspiration Kits. This will include riding gear, tail tidy kits and even Vance and Hines exhausts. But the one accessory I loved the most was the front fairing which has been inspired from the old production racer which Triumph made

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Triumph Thruxton R

Engine 1,200cc, Twin-cylPower 97bhp@6,750rpm Torque 112Nm@4,950rpm Gearbox 6-speed



Price TBA On sale May 2016

and Ohlins shocks at the back finished in gold. In charge of audio are the twin megaphone silenc-ers. Overall the Thruxton R is one of the prettiest sights yet.

The motor in charge of propulsion is the same 1,200cc parallel twin seen on the T120. Howev-er unlike the T120, the one on the Thruxton R is christened a ‘high power’ unit. As the name suggests the motor is marginally more powerful than the unit on the T120. It churns out 97bhp and 112Nm of torque. Triumph claim that the current liquid-cooled motor offers 68 per cent more power and 62 per cent more torque than the outgoing model. Thanks to drive-by-wire tech, it has been possible to infuse three riding modes namely Rain, Road and Sport. Now all three modes do offer max power, but the throttle response is different.

Get astride and you are bound to notice a rac-ier stance. It is not as committed as most other superbikes but sits bang in between somewhere. As compared to the T120, the footpegs are rear

set and it seems you are more inclined to take on a corner rather than going straight. It sounds rortier too and the engine is powerful enough to propel the Thruxton R to high speeds. Put it in sport mode, rev it hard and pop the clutch and it will be quite clear that the Thruxton R likes to lift its front wheel up. But where the Thruxton R really excels are the corners. Thanks to the su-perbly tuned suspension, it can take on corners with ease. Once again it is not as hardcore but at the same time it is potent enough. It is very flickable through corners too.

The massive brakes also offer ample bite to haul down the bike from high speeds without much fuss or drama. The Pirelli tyres also need to be given ample credit for offering good grip around corners. Adding to the fun is the fact that the traction control is not a very serious nanny’and does like you to have fun.

On the slight downside, the ride is a bit stiff and after riding for a couple of hours, one does need to take a break.

VerdictThe Thruxton R sets itself apart from the barrage of other bikes by being not as hardcore. Sure you get a racy riding position but without being too hardcore. The engine feels powerful and the riding modes ensure that you have complete control over situations. The difference too can be felt quite easily. Adding to its accolades are the features. Last but not the least if you do have some more money left, get youself some cool accessories.

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The Triumph Bonneville is no doubt a proper classic. Now Triumph has rejuvenated the same and here is the 2016 version of an ever popular collectible

The name ‘Bonneville’ has quite a zing to it. It does not matter if you are referring to the salt flats, Steve McQueen’s preferred ride or the

bike Triumph makes. So it is established that it is an icon and Triumph has taken on the hard task of reinventing an icon. So how have they fared?

The Bonneville looks classic right from the word go. The small front fender, the classic round headlamp and the twin pod instrument panel says it all. The tank is now redesigned and does offer grips for your knees and also has a respectable capacity of 14.5-litres. The instrument panel sure looks old-school but displays everything one might want to know including which riding mode the bike is in. The switchgear too is top class and offers controls for the info display and mode changing which has been made possible thanks to the adoption of drive-by-wire technology. The beautifully crafted 1200cc motor sits snug and right be-hind resides what look like carbs! But don’t worry, this bike is fuel injected. As you step back, the pea-shooter exhausts take up con-siderable amount of real estate. The seat is flat and fuses beautifully into the small rear fender which is topped up by the tail light assembly. The bike you see here is the T120 Black, but Triumph will only get the T120 range and this means that Indians will have a T120 laid with a healthy bout of chrome. Not to forget that we do love chrome.

The T120 comes with a brand new 1,200cc 8-valve SOHC parallel twin motor which

Triumph T120 Black

Engine 1200cc, Parallel TwinPower 80bhp@6,550rpm Torque 105Nm@3,100rpm Gearbox 6-speed



Price Rs 8.70 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Looks, engine, equip-ment, ride quality

A flat seat. But we are nitpicking now

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Triumph Bonneville T120


Competition CheCk

Harley-DaVIDSON 1200 cuStOmEnginE 1,202cc PowEr NA TorquE 96Nm PricE 8.90 lakh (ex-Delhi)

1. Engine is ultra-smooth. 2. Brakes feel spongy but offer adequate stopping power. 3. New switchgear to change modes on the go. Note the button for the heated grip. 4. Comprehensive instrument panel offers most info. 5. Carb lookalikes just to keep the theme

VerdictThe Bonneville T120 Black is one of the nicest bikes I have ridden in the recent past. I loved the way it looks retro but packs in all the latest technology. I loved the engine as it offered ample power while remaining calm and vibe free. Lastly I loved the ride which in my opinion is well suited for India. So overall if you are looking for a bike for leisure rides, the Bonneville T120 fits the bill.



generates 80bhp and 105Nm of torque. Once astride, the first thing you will notice is how comfortable the riding position is. The seat height at 785mm is comfortable for most sizes and the footpegs have extensions added which keep them lower and in-crease comfort. Start her up and the engine feels butter smooth. The gears shift with a precise feel and the bike takes off with a lot of zest. Put it on ‘Road’ mode and the throttle response changes making it quicker. The other option ‘Rain’ remaps throttle outputs although both modes offer full power. Acceleration is brisk and the only flaw I could spot is the rather flat seat which does not offer much support. On the move the T120 has the ability to keep accelerating and even at speeds of 140kmph, the engine feels smooth and there are minimal vibes felt. Around bends, the T120 does perform but it is a bike for someone who would take it out for a leisure ride rather than with a vendetta to attack corners. So I claim it to be just perfect. The adjustable suspension also soaks up most ruts and bumps making it perfect for India.

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Perhaps the most unique proposition for a 2-wheeler, is the patriotic tinge Bajaj has given the new V15. We ride it and find its Indian-ness is more than just skin deep

Patriotic stripes

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Perhaps the most unique proposition for a 2-wheeler, is the patriotic tinge Bajaj has given the new V15. We ride it and find its Indian-ness is more than just skin deep

Patriotic stripes

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Bajaj V15

For perhaps the first time ever, a com-muter motorcycle made the front pages of more than just automotive portals and publications. That’s be-

cause the Bajaj V15 is more than just that. It’s a brilliant case study in marketing, a salute to patriotism and a segment-breaker. Now, not all these points are necessarily important to the person who’ll consider this as his next motorcycle but it definitely doesn’t hurt the

V15’s chances. Especially when you consider that most in the commuter segment largely play by the same safe rules.

The V15 on the other hand, doesn’t. Not in the least. The overall dimensions itself are a radical departure from the segment. A smaller rear wheel than the front? Unheard of, except in the case of a cruiser. A single seat? You’d have to be mad, unless you were building a café racer. Yet, the V uses these

elements successfully. No surprise then, that it looks a bit like a cruiser motorcycle backed into a café racer. It’s a look that works though, with the muscular 13-litre tank being the centre of mass on the bike.

The tank is also the centre of the buzz around the V15. Because it’s made with the metal from an aircraft carrier, the INS Vikrant. Sure, a motorcycle made from a ship is pretty cool but what makes it momentous

overall dimensions itself are a radical departure from the commuter segment. a smaller rear wheel than the front? unheard of. a single seat? You’d have to be mad

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Bajaj V15

Engine 149.5cc, single-cylPower 12bhp@7,500rpm Torque 13Nm@5,500rpm Gearbox 5-speed

Wheelbase(mm) 1,315Kerb Weight135.5kg

0-100kmph NA Top speed 85kmph

Price �s �1,999 (��cces-�s �1,999 (��cces-sory p�ck) On sale No�

1. New engine has the bottom end to keep commuters happy. 2. Neutral light especially useful since neutral is right at the bottom of the one-direction gearbox. 3&4. Switchgear is basic and falls to hand easily, though a pass switch for low beam/high beam would’ve come in handy. 5. Seat cowl can be removed in minutes with the allen key integrated into the key fob of the motorcycle. This and the red grab rail make up the mandatory accessories pack, that also includes crash and saree guards

is that the Vikrant was India’s first aircraft carrier and was an integral part in launching the offen-sive in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. A highly decorated service vessel, the ship was decommissioned in 1997 and further served as a naval museum until the Indian Navy could no longer keep it afloat. It was dismantled and the scrap metal was put up for sale, which is where the brilliance of Bajaj’s advertising agency and their marketing depart-ment come in. The idea to use the metal from

the INS Vikrant in a motorcycle was floated and it neatly coincided with Bajaj’s plans for a 150cc commuter that would break the mould.

Things fall to hand easily from the rider’s seat, except the clutch lever that was set to engage much further out than I’m comfortable with. Seating is typically commuter, with the large tank adding to the sense of solidness that this bike has a

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VerdictIt may only be available in Pearl White or Ebony Black but the V15 stands for choice to the consumer. It’s uniqueness isn’t the only thing going for it either. Fit and finish, especially of paint, is great. Ride quality is composed, tending towards firm. The engine makes good torque though the gearbox could have been smoother. For the price of most 125cc motorcycles, you get a 150cc that ticks the right boxes for the Indian commuter and also has the legacy of a 40,000 ton war hero behind it.

healthy dose of. This is especially characterized by the new 149.5cc engine. New,

despite Bajaj having three choices in the Discover, Pulsar and Aveng-er powerplants. This 2-valve engine was built to make torque avail-able low in the rev range. And it does, making its marginally higher peak figure 1,000rpm earlier than its siblings. This means it takes off from standstill quite eagerly, while sounding more full-bodied than the other commuters out there. Unique to Bajaj is the all-up configuration of the 5-speed gearbox and you’ll have to use it often to make progress since gearing is short but when you reach a speed breaker, you can get away with downshifting to second or even third gear. The V15 will not urge you to shift into first by lugging or forcing you to ride the clutch. This was the best part of my experience with the motorcycle and I found myself in traffic in what I thought was first gear, only to realise I was actually in second.

Also surprising is how the Bajaj takes corners. As a commuter, the ride had better be good and it is. But thanks to the gas charged shocks and mainly the wide rear rubber, the V15 remains very sure in corners, even at speed. More relevantly, it also feels composed over bad roads. Braking is progressive and sufficient to slow you down without drama, with confidence helped by the firmness offered from the 33mm front forks that are wider than the competition.

Competition CheCk

Hero glamourEnginE 125cc PowEr 9.1bhp TorquE 10.3NmPricE 57,925 (ex-Delhi)

HoNDa CB uNICorN 160EnginE 163cc PowEr 14.7bhp TorquE 14.6NmPricE 72,412 (ex-Delhi)

1. “Made with the invincible metal of INS Vikrant”, this insignia greets you every time you get on. It does make you feel good about what you’re riding. 2. V badges replace Bajaj, with the Bajaj logo only present on the engine cover and dash

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tributeRoyal Enfield creates a motorcycle for the Himalayas and we get to ride it where else but in the Himalayas

A befitting


Royal Enfield Himalayan


Engine 411cc, single cyl, oil-cooledPower 24.5bhp@6,500rpm Torque 32Nm@4,000rpm Gearbox 5-speed

Wheelbase 1,465mmKerb Weight 182kg


Price Rs 1.55 lakh(ex-showroom, Mumbai)On Sale Now

1. Analogue-digital meter-console includes a trip computer for reserve (Trip F), a hazard light and a digital compass. 2. 300mm front disc brake lacks both feel and bite but does not lock easily even when sqeezed hard, a good trait. 3. Stainless steel silencer is upswept and emits a quicker revving, thumpy note, quite unique and apt to the bike’s theme. 4. LED tail lamps are bright and tail rack comes standard. 5. Neat branding on the side panel. New engine sticks to a carb for fueling, simple engineering means easy fixes in remote areas

When I received an invite from Royal Enfield for the Himalayan’s media ride, I wondered why and how of all places, Shimla figured as an apt

destination. This small hill station is all but rows of DL and CH plated cars stuck on the road to fill up every nook and cranny over most week-ends. The town can barely take the extra vehicles and people, let alone a mad bunch of journalists itching to get their gear dirty in mud and slush. Wouldn’t the Himalayan Odyssey be more apt? Flashbacks of the superbly executed Continen-tal GT ride in Goa offered hope. Almost coinci-dentally, I found myself looking out the window into the vast expanse of sparsely populated hills around the town.

The weather forecast in the morning wasn’t the most encouraging for a ride. A thunderstorm with possibility of snow and sub 5-degree Cel-sius temperatures. Not freezing but still worth a “Brrrr”, given the windy conditions. In went the waterproof and thermal liners on the riding gear as a brand new Himalayan with barely 35km on the clock stood in the drizzle for me.

An 800mm seat height is quite surprising, given the tall stance and 220mm of ground clearance. It was important too, for RE to get this right. You see, RE isn’t just aiming at existing customers but ones who want to upgrade from a 150cc commuter to something that can manage all roads, in and outside of the city. An adventure bike is near perfect for everything but the high seat height will put off most Indians in the blink

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of an eye. That would’ve been a shame, consider-ing how good this new Royal Enfield really is.

And just how good this bike is, was discovered two kilometres into our ride, down from Kufri (30km from Shimla) when we turned off into a series of broken roads that eventually turned to trails. Within 10km of leaving paved roads, Shimla had suddenly throw me into a parallel world where there were no people, leaving you to enjoy the company of the motorcycle and ap-preciate nature the way it’s meant to be.

What I also started appreciating as the ki-lometres racked up, was the new engine. The LS410 seemed oblivious to mechanical stress and kept chugging away relentlessly. LS for long-stroke, has been characteristic to Royal Enfields

Surefooted and confident han-dling, grippy tyres, effortless perfor-mance, comfort-able ergos

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since the very beginning. But big-bore, long-stroke engines tend to be lazy and when riding off-road, you want as much initial grunt as possible. This new engine uses a 78mm bore and 86mm stroke compared to the 70mm x 90mm ratio of the Classic 350. So the wider bore and slightly shorter stroke has liberated about a 1,000rpm over the 350cc engine and at the same time, made the engine a bit friendlier to revs. That said, it still isn’t very high-revving, maxing out around 6,500rpm.

The ergonomics are spot on. Through two days of purely riding deep in the valleys and high up in the mountains around Shimla, the Himalayan kept its rider free of fatigue. You could choose to sit and appreciate the sure-footedness of the 21-inch front wheel or stand, grabbing the 15-litre tank to get more confidence and agility in the slippery trails. With a happy throttle hand gassing hard out of corners to induce slip at the rear wheel, the Himalayan managed decent fuel efficiency. RE even claim a range of 400-450km on a tank full. The suspension and this is the first RE with a monoshock, works brilliantly to keep the ride pliant irrespective of the surface underneath. You can simply power over potholes, bad roads and the suspension irons out the shocks.

Competition CheCk

Mahindra MojoEnginE 295cc PowEr 27bhp TorquE 30NmPricE 1.63 lakh(ex-Delhi)

1. Enduro-styled footpegs help maintain a firm footing and easy operatability even while standing or when they’re wet. 2. Seats use textured rexine for grip and proved to be comfortable

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The chunky Pirelli Diablo Rosso II (above) look as good as they can handle. The little details like the gold painted frame bars (below) add that extra bit of panache

Alright, time for a confession. Having a bike which has an inclination towards being sporty will always be a hoot to ride in the city. Mind you, you do have to be careful of other road users and other natural environmental hazards. However, if you have your safety gear on, the

city commute can be delightful experience. The Mahindra Mojo has been doing the Noida-Gurgaon round for some time now. Every time I step off the motor-cycle, after having reached my destination, I’m always smiling but hardly ever fatigued. It has road presence as well; at least one head is always turned towards the Mojo, flashing their pearly whites too or maybe pondering on what exactly roared up beside them. As you thumb the electric-start switch, the twin exhaust fire up with a tasteful burble and even as the revs climb, the exhaust note will

always keep you happy. When it comes to functionality, the Mojo does not disappoint. The motor likes to be revved and is at its happiest above the 5,000rpm mark. The downfall comes when the Mojo has to be slowed down and crawl through the Delhi traffic. Riders will always be at the mercy of the gear ratios, which means you cannot keep to one gear for a steady amount of time making you switch between first and second gear. Yet, as I mentioned after the path clears, things settle down and the power delivery is smooth and linear from there on in. Overall, I am hooked and look forward to stretching the Mojo’s legs with a highway jaunt.

Test Started February, 2016/143km



Efficiency this month 33kmpl

Digital display Yes | Tachometer Yes | Fuel gauge Yes | Electric start Yes | Disc brakes Yes | Tyres Tubeless | ARAI Efficiency NA Price Rs 1.63 lakh (ex-Delhi)

Mahindra MojoVX

every time i step off, i’m always smiling but hardly ever fatigued

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Long Terms

Handlebar (above) are positioned well and provide the necessary posture to keep the back straight. The seat and grab rail (below) provide a comfortable grip

There is little to doubt the fact that today’s stop-go traffic conditions are a nightmare for any commuter. This is especially the case for ones like me who travel in excess of

50km everyday to and fro office on a motorcycle. So, it is of utmost importance that we commuters choose a bike which is comfortable as well as dynamically able. So how does the Shine SP fare? Let’s look at things, one at a time.

To begin with, the seat that the Shine SP gets is one of the most comfortable ones available in this particular segment. It is a large unit with a good amount of cushioning and the right amount of con-touring to make sure the rider does not go sliding off. This also means that there is space to move around if one wants but again, thanks to the contours one does not feel the need to do so. The quality of ma-terial used for the seat also seems to be good and has ample grip too. Adding to this, is the fact that the length of the seat is good enough for two adults.

Speaking of pillion comfort, the grab rail provided is useful and allows for a good grip when things get bumpy during the commute. The other aspect which is very important for any commuter is the riding position and I am happy to report that the Shine SP impresses here too. I feel that this is primarily because it was designed for a commuter and not an enthusiast. So the foot pegs, handlebar and seat is positioned such that there is very little discomfort during those painful commutes.

The 125cc is a smooth operator and is peppy enough for all kinds of traffic conditions. Howev-er, cold starts require you to crank the motor more than once before it springs to life. The words to de-scribe the latter half of the experience is smooth sailing though.

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Honda Shine SPCBS

The qualiTy of maTerials used for The seaT seems To be good and has ample grip Too

Digital display Yes | Tachometer No | Fuel gauge Yes | Electric start Yes | Disc brakes Yes | Tyres Tubeless | ARAI Efficiency NA Price Rs 71,274 (ex-Delhi)

Prashant Vermaauto [email protected]


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Highway starsSeason 3 of the Tata T1 Prima Truck Racing championship adds a twist – 12 Indian drivers, real-life truck drivers actually, were now racing for glory. Simran Rastogi runs through the season starter

It’s the perfect recipe for drawing in the Sun-day crowds. Take 12 Indian truck drivers, add 12 high-powered race trucks, 2 celebri-ties, 2 dozen dancers and a marching band.

Freshly served, the season opening race of the T1 Prima championship. Now in its third year, Tata is doing things differently with its T1 Racer Program. Earlier the draw was in watching professional driv-ers beat on 10-ton plus Tata trucks, slide them around, enter corners with three-wheels up, nudge each other and more spectator-friendly antics.

This year, there was a real human element to it, especially in the Indian Super Class. The drivers aren’t from a foreign land, they aren’t professional racers nor do they have any prior racing experi-ence. They’re actual truck drivers born in India, driving for logistics companies, and probably have driven lakhs of kilometers but on Indian highways. Over 500 entries were received earlier in the year, thinned out to 17 through a series of training and testing sessions. The final round of the T1 Racer

Program (TRP) further whittled that number down to 12. These are the 12 who took to the track, hav-ing been trained by Narain Karthikeyan, India’s first F1 racer. Profiles of all the drivers and their journey is on YouTube and is worth a watch, to get an idea of what it feels like to go from the highway to the racetrack.

The trucks they were racing started life meant for the highway, too. The Prima 4038.S is an 8.8-litre, Euro 3 compliant vehicle that weighs 18-tons stock. It produces 370bhp and 1,550Nm of torque and the racetrucks further drop weight. For this year, the trucks also use race specific suspension components to aid handling.

On raceday, Jagat Singh from Haryana and Na-garjuna A from Andhra Pradesh walked away with top honours in their respective races, much to the delight of the crowd. Part of the winner’s spoils were large cheques made out to Rs 10lakh, each. Even the runners up, Malkeet Singh, Rajkumar Mahato, Bhag Chand and Anand received prize

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1. The 12 drivers whose year-long journey culminated at the Buddh Circuit. 2. Entering T3, certain drivers throw their truck into this hairpin turn, for what we call a ‘tripod’ shot. 3. The celebrations never stopped - pre-race, between races or post-race. 4. Grandstands were the most packed we’ve seen them, for any non-F1 race we’ve attended at the Buddh

money for their efforts. The Indian drivers while less dramatic were apparently barely a second off the pace set by the foreign drivers.

In the international Pro Class, David Jenkins with team Tata Technologies Motorsport won, Richard Collet and Graham Powell completing the podium. Entertaining the crowds between races were Sunidhi Chauhan and rapper Badshah.

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The Mahindra Baja SAE India returns to test the metal-working mettle of India’s budding engineers. Shivan Chanana has the updates on this year’s event

Off-road engineers

A 5km track filled with obstacles, hurdles and challenges; 129 teams hailing from engineering colleges across the country; and one endurance race full of emotions,

passion, excitement and a lot of torque - Welcome to the Indian rendition and 9th edition of the Ma-hindra Baja SAE India 2016 – an annual dirt race which requires engineering students to build their own all-terrain vehicles without any professional help and put their creations to the test.

Out of 500 applicants, a total of 129 engineering teams were allotted standard 310cc Briggs & Stratton engines for the race, after several rounds of short-listing. Each driver was required to complete the obstacle-laden 5km track as many times as possible within stipulated time. Vehicle preservation was key, as every break-down would lead to loss of time for the driver as well as his/her team. From bumpy paths unassumingly called ‘booby traps’ (no puns intended – hopefully!) as well as a gruesome rocky uphill slope, this was no easy race.

While some of the drivers pulled through most obstacles with ease, there were many who experi-enced accidents and breakdowns. It was a long and strenuous 5 hour race under the scorching sun but the students showed no sign of retreat as this was the day they had prepared for all year long. They had practically worked and lived together, with minimal sleep and maximum efforts and their team spirit and brotherhood was as contagious as it was inspiring.

College of Engineering, Pune were announced as the winners of the 9th edition of the BAJA series in India while Alard College of Engineering, Pune and SRM University, Chennai were declared as the first and second runners-up respectively.

Regardless of who won, we witnessed some of India’s future leading engineers and we wish all of them the very best!

1. Obstacles were numerous through the track. 2. Plenty didn’t make it past this drop. 3. The Baja SAE India gets bigger every year. 4. College of Engineering, Pune, were crowned the champions this year

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Fiat www.Fiat-inDia.Compuntoevoactive P Hatch 4.99 5.14 5.24 5.08 5.11 1172/4 67 153 15.8puntoevoDynamic P Hatch 5.47 5.63 5.74 5.57 5.60 1172/4 67 153 15.8puntoevoemotion P Hatch 7.33 7.53 7.64 7.46 7.48 1368/4 89 165 14.6puntoevoDynamic D Hatch 6.65 6.84 6.95 6.77 6.80 1248/4 75 153 20.3puntoevoemotion D Hatch 7.33 7.54 7.65 7.46 7.49 1248/4 75 153 20.3lineaClassic P Sedan 6.25 6.42 6.52 6.36 6.37 1368/4 89 165 12.5lineaactive P Sedan 7.00 7.23 7.38 7.17 7.20 1368/4 112 190 15.7lineaDynamic P Sedan 9.16 - - - - 1368/4 112 165 15.7lineaClassic D Sedan 7.28 7.48 7.58 7.41 7.42 1248/4 75 170 15.6lineaactive D Sedan 8.47 - - - - 1248/4 92 170 20.4lineaDynamic D Sedan 9.62 - - - - 1248/4 92 170 20.4avventuraactive P Hatch 6.57 6.72 6.89 6.67 6.71 1368/4 89 - 14.4avventuraDynamic P Hatch 7.46 7.65 7.81 7.59 7.62 1368/4 89 - 14.4avventuraactive D Hatch 7.33 7.52 7.68 7.46 7.49 1248/4 75 160 20.5avventuraDynamic D Hatch 8.11 8.33 8.48 8.6 8.29 1248/4 75 160 20.5avventuraemotion D Hatch 8.66 8.91 9.05 8.82 8.85 1248/4 75 160 20.5

ForD www.inDia.ForD.ComClassiclXi P Sedan 5.06 5.36 5.27 5.24 5.24 1596/4 101 173 14.1ClassicClXi P Sedan 5.77 6.11 6.01 5.97 5.97 1596/4 101 173 14.1Classictitanium P Sedan 6.58 6.95 6.84 6.79 6.79 1596/4 101 173 14.1ClassiclXi D Sedan 6.47 6.76 6.65 6.59 6.59 1399/4 68 151 20.0Classictitanium D Sedan 7.68 8.03 7.90 7.82 7.82 1399/4 68 151 20.0

honDa www.honDaCarinDia.Comamazee P Sedan 5.19 5.54 5.45 5.29 5.25 1196/4 87 150 18.0amazeeX P Sedan 5.56 5.93 5.81 5.66 5.62 1196/4 87 150 18.0amazeS P Sedan 5.95 6.35 6.21 6.05 6.01 1196/4 87 150 18.0amazeSX P Sedan 6.04 6.92 6.75 6.59 6.55 1196/4 87 150 18.0amazevX P Sedan 7.79 8.29 8.09 7.93 7.86 1196/4 87 - -amazee D Sedan 6.21 6.70 6.58 6.42 6.37 1496/4 99 160 25.8amazeeX D Sedan 6.53 7.04 6.91 6.75 6.70 1496/4 99 160 25.8amazeS D Sedan 6.98 7.39 7.27 7.12 7.06 1496/4 99 160 25.8amazeSX D Sedan 7.40 7.83 7.69 7.54 7.48 1496/4 99 160 25.8Jazze P Hatch 5.31 5.57 5.47 5.41 5.41 1196/4 87 - -JazzS P Hatch 5.94 6.24 6.12 6.06 6.05 1196/4 87 - -JazzSv P Hatch 6.45 6.77 6.62 6.56 6.56 1198/4 87 - 18.7JazzS P Hatch 6.99 7.34 7.17 7.11 7.10 1198/4 87 - -Jazzv P Hatch 7.85 8.24 8.05 7.99 7.98 1198/4 90 - 19.0Jazze D Hatch 6.50 6.82 6.68 6.63 6.63 1498/4 99 - -JazzS D Hatch 7.14 7.49 7.34 7.29 7.29 1498/4 99 - -JazzSv D Hatch 7.65 8.03 7.85 7.79 7.79 1498/4 100 - 27.3Jazzv D Hatch 8.10 8.50 8.31 8.26 8.26 1498/4 100 - 27.3JazzvX D Hatch 8.59 9.01 8.81 8.75 8.76 1498/4 100 - 27.3

hyunDai www.hyunDai.Com/inXcentBase P Sedan 5.01 5.23 5.21 5.08 5.03 1197/4 81 150 19.2XcentS P Sedan 5.67 5.93 5.89 5.75 5.7 1197/4 81 150 19.2XcentSX(o) P Sedan 6.61 6.91 6.86 6.71 6.65 1197/4 81 150 19.2XcentBaseat P Sedan 7.62 7.96 7.89 7.73 7.68 1197/4 81 - 16.1XcentS D Sedan 6.56 6.85 6.82 6.68 6.62 1120/4 71 150 24.4XcentSX D Sedan 7.50 7.84 7.78 7.63 7.58 1120/4 71 150 24.4elitei20era P Hatch 5.30 5.54 5.46 5.40 5.4 1197/4 82 - 18.6elitei20magna P Hatch 5.84 6.11 6.02 5.95 5.95 1197/4 82 - 18.6elitei20Sportz P Hatch 6.35 6.67 6.57 6.50 6.50 1197/4 82 - 18.6elitei20asta P Hatch 6.94 7.25 7.14 7.06 7.06 1197/4 82 - 18.6elitei20era D Hatch 6.42 6.73 6.60 6.55 6.55 1395/4 89 175 22.4elitei20magna D Hatch 6.96 7.30 7.15 7.10 7.10 1395/4 89 175 22.4elitei20Sportz D Hatch 7.50 7.87 7.71 7.65 7.65 1395/4 89 175 22.4elitei20asta D Hatch 8.05 8.45 8.28 8.21 8.21 1,395/4 89 175 22.4

i20active P Hatch 6.39 6.70 6.56 6.50 6.50 1197/4 82 17.2

i20activeS P Hatch 7.10 7.44 7.29 7.22 7.22 1197/4 82 17.2

i20active D Hatch 7.63 8.00 7.84 7.77 7.77 1395/4 89 155 21.2

mahinDra www.mahinDra.ComQuantoC8 D MPV 8.23 7.98 8.58 8.34 8.38 1493/3 100 143 17.2veritovibeD2 D Sedan 6.03 5.96 6.16 6.02 6.07 1461/4 65 150 20.8veritovibeD4 D Sedan 6.30 6.23 6.43 6.29 6.35 1461/4 65 150 20.8veritovibeD6 D Sedan 6.93 6.85 7.07 6.92 6.98 1461/4 65 150 20.8veritoD2 D Sedan 6.78 6.71 6.91 6.77 6.83 1461/4 65 141 20.8veritoD6 D Sedan 7.71 7.64 7.86 7.72 7.78 1461/4 65 141 20.8thar D SUV 7.74 7.53 8.08 7.77 7.80 2498/4 105 - 18.1

marutiSuzuki www.marutiSuzuki.ComDzirelXi P Sedan 5.08 5.36 5.32 5.16 5.13 1197/4 84 160 20.9DzirevXi P Sedan 5.85 6.1 6.08 5.92 5.87 1197/4 84 157 18.6DzirezXi P Sedan 6.67 6.94 6.95 6.78 6.73 1197/4 84 157 18.6DzirelDi D Sedan 5.99 6.65 6.60 6.44 6.40 1248/4 75 155 26.6DzirevDi D Sedan 6.86 7.17 7.13 6.97 6.91 1248/4 75 162 26.6DzirezDi D Sedan 7.82 8.13 8.11 7.93 7.90 1248/4 75 162 26.6ertigalXi P MPV 6.00 6.46 6.47 6.42 6.46 1373/4 90 - 16.0ertigavXi P MPV 6.79 7.28 7.19 7.14 7.17 1373/4 90 - 16.0ertigazXi P MPV 7.59 8.08 8.01 7.96 8.00 1373/4 95 - 16.0ertigalDi D MPV 7.42 7.90 7.88 7.83 7.86 1248/4 95 150 20.8ertigavDi D MPV 8.06 8.58 8.54 8.48 8.52 1248/4 90 150 20.8ertigazDi D MPV 8.72 9.23 9.21 9.15 9.18 1248/4 90 150 20.8

renault www.renault.Co.inpulserxl P Hatch 5.03 5.22 5.23 5.03 5.04 1198/3 74 - 18.1pulserxl D Hatch 6.11 6.35 6.33 6.12 6.15 1198/3 64 158 21.4pulserxz D Hatch 6.81 7.08 7.04 6.83 6.86 1461/4 64 158 21.4

tata www.tatamotorS.Com/vehiCleS/paSSenGer-vehiCleS.phpzestXe P Sedan 4.86 5.07 5.10 4.92 4.86 1193/4 89 - 17.6zestXm P Sedan 5.50 5.74 5.75 5.56 5.50 1193/4 89 - 17.6zestXt P Sedan 6.29 6.57 6.56 6.37 6.30 1193/4 89 - 17.6zestXe D Sedan 5.89 6.14 6.16 5.98 5.92 1248/4 74 - 23.0zestXm D Sedan 6.56 6.84 6.86 6.67 6.60 1248/4 89 - 23.0zestXma D Sedan 7.26 7.59 7.59 7.39 7.32 1248/4 89 - 23.0zestXt D Sedan 7.32 7.66 7.65 7.45 7.39 1248/4 89 - 23.0zestXta D Sedan 8.07 8.43 8.41 8.21 8.14 1248/4 90 - 20.7

toyota www.toyotaBharat.CometioslivaJ P Hatch 5.00 4.84 5.05 4.98 4.96 1197/4 79 145 18.3etioslivaG P Hatch 5.17 5.11 5.32 5.25 5.23 1197/4 79 145 18.3etioslivav P Hatch 5.67 5.52 5.73 5.66 5.63 1197/4 79 145 18.3etioslivatrDSportivo P Hatch 6.83 6.74 6.96 6.88 6.86 1496/4 89 - -etioslivaJD D Hatch 6.18 6.09 6.30 6.23 6.21 1364/4 67 155 23.5etioslivaGD D Hatch 6.35 6.36 6.57 6.50 6.48 1364/4 67 155 23.5etioslivavD D Hatch 6.70 6.61 6.83 6.75 6.73 1364/4 67 155 23.5etiosJ P Sedan 6.03 6.21 6.22 6.07 6.00 1496/4 88 145 18.3etiosG P Sedan 6.33 6.53 6.53 6.37 6.31 1496/4 88 - -etiosvX P Sedan 7.36 7.61 7.59 7.40 7.35 1496/4 88 - -etiosJD D Sedan 7.13 7.37 7.32 7.17 7.10 1364/4 67 - -etiosGD D Sedan 7.43 7.69 7.63 7.47 7.41 1364/4 67 - -etiosvXD D Sedan 8.46 8.74 8.69 8.50 8.45 1364/4 67 - -

etiosCrossG P C r o s s -over 6.23 6.48 6.39 6.31 6.29 1197/4 79 - -

etiosCrossGD D C r o s s -over 7.42 7.74 7.59 7.51 7.49 1364/4 67 - -

etiosCrossvD D C r o s s -over 7.72 8.06 7.89 7.81 7.79 1364/4 67 - -

volkSwaGen www.volkSwaGen.Co.inpolohighline P Hatch 6.47 6.66 6.65 6.58 6.58 1198/3 74 - -polotrendline D Hatch 6.68 6.88 6.86 6.8 6.8 1498/4 89 - -poloComfortline D Hatch 7.31 7.52 7.5 7.43 7.43 1498/4 89 - -polohighline D Hatch 7.82 8.05 8.04 7.96 7.96 1498/4 89 - -poloGt P Hatch 8.48 8.32 - - - 1197/4 105 - 17.2poloGt D Hatch 8.48 8.32 - - - 1498/4 105 180 19.9

ForCemotorS www.ForCemotorS.ComGurkhaSofttop2wD D SUV 6.42 6.31 6.47 6.42 6.42 2596/4 80 - -GurkhaSofttop4wD D SUV 8.56 8.41 8.63 8.56 8.56 2596/4 80 - -Gurkhahardtop4wD D SUV 8.71 8.56 8.78 8.71 8.71 2596/4 80 - -oneeX6+D D SUV 9.59 - 9.68 9.59 9.59 2650/4 81 - 11.6


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Ford www.india.Ford.comFiestaambiente D Sedan 8.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 1498/4 89 170 25.1FiestaTrend D Sedan 9.40 9.40 9.40 9.40 9.40 1498/4 89 170 25.1FiestaTitanium D Sedan 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 1498/4 89 170 25.1EcoSportambiente P SUV 6.69 7.00 6.88 6.88 6.88 1499/4 109 - 15.8EcoSportTrend P SUV 7.41 7.75 7.62 7.62 7.62 1499/4 109 - 15.8EcoSportTitanium P SUV 8.57 8.70 8.70 8.70 8.70 1499/4 109 - 15.8EcoSportEcoboost P SUV 8.19 8.57 8.57 8.57 8.57 999/3 123 - 18.9EcoSportTitaniumaT P SUV 9.62 10.1 9.89 9.89 9.89 1499/4 109 175 16.5EcoSportambiente D SUV 7.29 7.62 7.50 7.50 7.50 1498/4 89 160 22.7EcoSportTrend D SUV 8.01 8.38 8.24 8.24 8.24 1498/4 89 160 22.7EcosportTitanium D SUV 9.16 9.60 9.45 9.45 9.45 1498/4 89 160 22.7

Honda www.Hondacarindia.comcityE P Sedan 7.53 7.91 7.73 7.69 7.64 1497/5 118 190 17.3cityS P Sedan 8.19 8.59 8.42 8.33 8.33 1497/4 119 189 17.8citySV P Sedan 8.78 9.21 9.03 8.94 8.95 1497/4 119 189 17.8cityV P Sedan 9.37 9.83 9.62 9.53 9.53 1497/4 119 189 17.8cityVX P Sedan 10.3 10.8 10.6 10.5 10.5 1497/4 119 180 17.8cityVXcVT P Sedan 11.4 12.0 11.7 11.6 11.6 1497/4 119 189 17.8cityE D Sedan 8.75 9.18 8.99 8.92 8.91 1498/4 100 170 26.0cityS D Sedan 9.40 9.87 9.67 9.58 9.57 1498/4 100 170 26.0cityV D Sedan 10.6 11.1 10.9 10.8 10.7 1498/4 100 170 26.0cityVX D Sedan 11.5 - 11.8 11.7 11.7 1498/4 100 170 26.0mobilioE P MPV 6.75 7.08 7.13 7.09 7.06 1497/4 118 145 17.3mobilioS P MPV 7.80 8.19 8.19 8.15 8.12 1497/4 118 145 17.3mobilioV P MPV 9.06 9.51 9.44 9.35 9.35 1497/4 117 145 17.3mobilioE D MPV 8.19 8.60 8.64 8.56 8.60 1498/4 98 145 24.2mobilioS D MPV 8.92 9.37 9.38 9.33 9.34 1498/4 98 145 24.2mobilioV D MPV 10.1 10.4 10.6 10.5 10.5 1498/4 98 145 24.2mobiliorS D MPV 11.2 11.7 11.8 11.6 11.7 1498/4 98 145 24.2

Hyundai www.Hyundai.com/inFluidicVerna P Sedan 7.75 8.13 7.97 7.9 7.9 1396/4 107 - 17.4FluidicVernaS P Sedan 8.81 9.24 9.06 8.98 8.98 1591/4 123 - 17.0FluidicVernaSaT P Sedan 10.1 10.6 10.4 10.3 10.3 1591/4 123 - 15.7FluidicVernaSX P Sedan 10.1 10.6 10.4 10.3 10.3 1591/4 123 - 17.0FluidicVerna D Sedan 9.02 9.46 9.27 9.19 9.19 1396/4 90 - 24.8FluidicVernaS D Sedan 9.99 10.7 10.5 10.0 10.0 1591/4 128 - 23.9FluidicVernaSX D Sedan 11.5 12.1 11.8 11.7 11.7 1591/4 128 - 23.9FluidicVernaSXaT D Sedan 12.2 12.8 12.6 12.4 12.4 1591/4 128 - 19.1cretaL P SUV 8.60 9.01 8.87 8.70 8.75 1591/4 123 - 15.3cretaS P SUV 9.57 10.00 9.87 9.70 9.74 1591/4 123 - 15.3cretaSX+ P SUV 11.2 11.80 11.54 11.3 11.4 1591/4 123 - 15.3cretaL D SUV 9.47 9.93 9.77 9.58 9.6 1396/4 90 - 21.4cretaS D SUV 10.4 10.90 10.8 10.6 10.6 1396/4 90 - 21.4cretaSX D SUV 11.6 12.2 12 11.76 11.8 1582/4 128 - 19.7cretaSX+aT D SUV 13.6 14.3 14.0 13.8 13.8 1582/4 128 - 17.0

maruTi-Suzuki www.maruTiSuzuki.comciazVXi P Sedan 7.17 7.65 7.63 7.55 7.59 1373/4 91 - 20.7ciazzXi P Sedan 8.45 8.96 8.94 8.85 8.89 1373/4 91 170 26.2ciazVXi P Sedan 8.87 9.43 9.37 9.27 9.31 1373/4 91 - 19.1ciazzXiaT P Sedan 9.56 10.1 10.1 10.0 9.98 1373/4 91 - 19.1ciazVdi D Sedan 8.25 8.78 8.74 8.64 8.68 1248/4 89 170 26.2ciazzdi D Sedan 9.70 10.3 10.2 10.1 9.98 1248/4 89 170 26.2

S-crossSigma200 D C r o s s -over 8.34 8.71 8.34 - 8.34 1248/4 90 - 23.7

S-crossdelta200 D C r o s s -over 9.15 9.56 9.15 - 9.15 1248/4 90 - 23.7

S-crosszeta200 D C r o s s -over 9.99 10.4 9.99 - 9.99 1248/4 90 - 23.7

S-crossalpha200 D C r o s s -over 10.7 11.2 10.8 - 10.8 1248/4 90 - 23.7

S-crossdelta320 D C r o s s -over 11.9 12.5 12.0 - 12.0 1598/4 120 - 22.0

S-crosszeta320 D C r o s s -over 12.9 13.6 13.0 - 13.0 1598/4 120 - 22.0

S-crossalpha320 D C r o s s -over 13.7 13.7 13.7 - 13.7 1598/4 120 - 22.0

maHindra www.maHindra.comBoleroLX D SUV 6.90 6.63 7.07 6.85 6.97 2523/4 65 - 15.9BoleroSLX D SUV 7.93 7.66 8.13 7.90 8.02 2523/4 65 - 15.9

BolerozLX D SUV 8.10 7.83 8.3 8.07 8.19 2523/4 65 - 15.9

Xylod2 D MPV 8.21 7.92 8.40 8.16 8.20 2489/4 120 156 14.0

Xylod4 D MPV 8.57 8.26 8.78 8.53 8.57 2489/4 120 156 14.0

XyloH4 D MPV 9.04 8.72 9.26 9.00 8.95 2179/4 120 156 14.0

XyloH8aBS D MPV 10.3 10.0 10.6 10.3 10.2 2179/4 120 156 14.0

XyloH9 D MPV 11.6 11.2 11.8 11.5 11.6 2179/4 120 156 14.0

ScorpioS2 D SUV 8.71 8.27 8.80 8.61 8.74 2523/4 75 - 15.4

ScorpioS4 D SUV 9.31 8.91 9.47 9.27 9.40 2179/4 120 160 15.4

ScorpioS4Plus4wd D SUV 10.9 10.4 11.1 10.9 11.0 2179/4 120 160 15.4

ScorpioS8 D SUV 11.7 11.2 11.9 11.7 11.8 2179/4 120 160 15.4

ScorpioS10 D SUV 12.3 11.8 12.6 12.3 12.4 2179/4 120 160 15.4

ScorpioS104wd D SUV 13.5 13.0 13.7 13.5 13.6 2179/4 120 160 15.4

niSSan www.niSSan.inSunnyXL P Sedan 8.19 8.54 8.41 8.33 8.18 1498/4 99 - 17.0

SunnyXLcVT P Sedan 9.55 9.96 9.81 9.72 9.54 1498/4 101 - 18.0

SunnyXE D Sedan 8.60 8.97 8.85 8.75 8.59 1461/4 86 - 22.7

SunnyXL D Sedan 9.25 9.65 9.50 9.41 9.24 1461/4 86 - 22.7

SunnyXV D Sedan 10.0 10.4 10.3 10.2 10.0 1461/4 86 - 22.7

TerranoXL P SUV 10.2 10.6 10.4 10.3 10.1 1598/4 104 - 13.2

TerranoXE D SUV 10.1 10.6 10.4 10.3 10.1 1461/4 85 - 20.5

TerranoXL D SUV 11.2 11.7 11.5 11.4 11.2 1461/4 85 - 20.5

TerranoXVTHP D SUV 12.6 13.2 13.0 12.8 12.6 1461/4 110 - 19.0

rEnauLT www.rEnauLT.co.industerrxE P SUV 8.30 8.27 8.48 8.32 8.36 1598/4 104 - 13.1

dusterrxL P SUV 9.63 9.61 9.84 9.68 9.72 1598/4 104 - 13.1

dusterrxE D SUV 9.07 9.04 9.27 9.10 9.14 1461/4 85 - 19.9

dusterrxL D SUV 10.1 10.1 10.3 10.2 10.2 1461/4 85 - 19.9

dusterrxL D SUV 11.1 11.1 11.3 11.2 11.3 1461/4 110 - 19.6

dusterrxzPlus D SUV 12.4 12.4 12.6 12.5 12.6 1461/4 110 - 19.6

dusterrxLawd D SUV 12.4 12.4 12.7 12.5 12.6 1461/4 110 - 19.7

dusterrxzawd D SUV 13.5 13.6 13.8 13.7 13.8 1461/4 110 - 19.7

ScalarxE P Sedan 7.44 7.73 7.70 7.46 7.48 1498/4 99 185 17.0

ScalarxL P Sedan 7.70 8.00 7.97 7.73 7.75 1498/4 99 185 17.0

ScalarxE D Sedan 8.58 8.93 8.87 8.61 8.65 1461/4 86 155 21.6

ScalarxL D Sedan 8.72 9.07 9.01 8.76 8.80 1461/4 86 155 21.6

Scalarxz D Sedan 9.11 9.48 9.42 9.16 9.19 1461/4 86 155 21.6

ScalacVTrxL P Sedan 9.41 9.80 9.73 9.47 9.50 1498/4 99 180 18.0

ScalacVTrxz P Sedan 10.3 10.8 10.7 10.4 10.4 1498/4 99 180 18.0

LodgyrxE D MPV 9.09 9.09 9.30 9.22 9.20 1461/4 85 - 21.0

LodgyrxL D MPV 9.69 9.69 9.90 9.82 9.80 1461/4 85 - 21.0

LodgyrxL D MPV 10.1 10.1 10.3 10.2 10.2 1461/4 110 - 20.0

Lodgyrxz D MPV 11.0 11.0 11.2 11.1 11.1 1461/4 85 - 21.0LodgyStepwayrxz(8S) D MPV 12.0 12.0 12.2 12.1 12.1 1461/4 110 - 20.0

LodgyStepwayrxz(7S) D MPV 12.3 12.3 12.5 12.4 12.4 1461/4 110 - 20.0

Skoda www.Skoda-auTo.co.inrapidactive P Sedan 7.56 7.74 7.76 7.69 7.69 1598/4 104 185 15.0

rapidambience P Sedan 8.43 8.64 8.66 8.57 8.57 1598/4 104 185 15.0

rapidElegance P Sedan 8.88 9.10 9.12 9.03 9.03 1598/4 104 185 15.0

rapidEleganceaT P Sedan 9.87 10.1 10.1 10.0 10.0 1598/4 104 - 11.4

rapidactive D Sedan 8.89 9.02 9.04 8.96 8.96 1498/4 104 185 21.1

rapidambience D Sedan 9.33 9.56 9.58 9.49 9.49 1498/4 104 185 21.1

rapidElegance D Sedan 9.87 10.1 10.1 10.0 10.0 1498/4 104 185 21.1

rapidambiencedSG D Sedan 10.7 11.0 11.0 10.9 10.9 1498/4 104 - 21.7

rapidElegancedSG D Sedan 11.2 11.5 11.5 11.4 11.4 1498/4 104 - 21.7

TaTa www.TaTamoTorS.com/VEHicLES/PaSSEnGEr-VEHicLES.PHPindigomanzaEX D Sedan 8.58 8.77 8.80 8.56 8.54 1248/4 90 - 21.1

SafariStormeLx2wd D SUV 10.0 10.4 10.2 10.0 10.0 2179/4 150 160 14.0

SafariStormeEx2wd D SUV 11.6 11.7 11.9 11.6 11.6 2179/4 150 160 14.0

SafariStormeVx2wd D SUV 13.0 13.3 13.4 13.2 13.2 2179/4 150 160 14.0

SafariStormeVx4wd D SUV 14.4 14.7 14.8 14.5 14.6 2179/4 150 160 14.0

Xenon2wd D Pick-up 10.0 10.2 10.4 10.1 10.2 2179/4 140 - 13.5

Xenon4wd D Pick-up 11.0 11.3 11.5 11.2 11.3 2179/4 140 - 13.5

ariaPure2wd D Crossover 10.4 10.6 10.5 10.4 10.4 2179/4 150 - 15.1

ariaPleasure2wd D Crossover 12.6 13.0 12.8 12.7 12.7 2179/4 150 - 15.1

ariaPride4wd D Crossover 15.4 16.0 15.8 15.6 15.7 2179/4 150 - 15.1

VoLkSwaGEn www.VoLkSwaGEn.co.incrossPolo P Hatch 8.22 8.38 - - - 1198/4 75 - 16.5

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crossPolo D Hatch 8.22 8.38 - - - 1498/4 90 - 20.1Ventocomfortline P Sedan 8.67 8.51 - - - 1598/4 105 - 16.1VentoHighline P Sedan 9.42 9.24 - - - 1598/4 105 - 16.1VentocomfortlineTSi P Sedan 9.87 9.68 - - - 1197/4 105 - 18.2VentoTrendline D Sedan 9.10 8.93 - - - 1498/4 105 - 20.6Ventocomfortline D Sedan 9.92 9.73 - - - 1498/4 105 - 20.6VentoHighline D Sedan 10.7 10.5 - - - 1498/4 105 - 20.6VentocomfortlinedSG D Sedan 11.1 10.9 - - - 1498/4 105 - 21.5

cHEVroLET www.cHEVroLET.co.incruzeLT D Sedan 14.3 15.0 14.3 14.5 14.5 1998/4 166 207 17.3cruzeLTz D Sedan 15.8 16.6 16.2 16.1 16.1 1998/4 166 207 17.3cruzeLTzaT D Sedan 16.9 17.7 17.3 17.2 17.2 1998/4 166 207 14.8

Hyundai www.Hyundai.com/inElantraS P Sedan 14.1 14.8 14.5 14.4 14.4 1797/4 146 180 16.3ElantraSX P Sedan 15.4 16.2 15.8 15.7 15.7 1797/4 146 180 16.3ElantraSXaT P Sedan 16.5 17.3 17.0 16.8 16.8 1797/4 146 180 22.7ElantraL D Sedan 14.6 15.3 15.0 14.8 14.8 1582/4 122 - 22.7ElantraS D Sedan 15.4 16.1 15.8 15.6 15.6 1582/4 122 - 22.7ElantraSX D Sedan 16.7 17.5 17.1 17.0 17.0 1582/4 122 - 22.7ElantraSXaT D Sedan 17.9 18.8 18.4 18.3 18.3 1582/4 122 - 22.7

maHindra www.maHindra.comXuV500w4 D SUV 11.2 11.1 11.6 11.4 11.3 2179/4 140 - 16.0XuV500w6 D SUV 12.5 12.3 12.8 12.6 12.6 2179/4 140 - 16.0XuV500w8 D SUV 14.2 14.0 14.6 14.3 14.3 2179/4 140 - 16.0XuV500w8awd D SUV 15.0 14.8 15.4 15.1 15.1 2179/4 140 - 16.0XuV500w10 D SUV 15.0 14.8 15.4 15.1 15.1 2179/4 140 - 16.0XuV500w10awd D SUV 16.0 15.8 16.5 16.2 16.2 2179/4 140 - 16.0

ToyoTa www.ToyoTaBHaraT.cominnovaE(8S) D MPV 10.5 10.4 10.8 10.7 10.7 2494/4 102 - 13.0innovaE(8S) D MPV 11.0 10.9 11.3 11.3 11.2 2494/4 102 - 13.0innovaG(8S) D MPV 12.6 12.5 12.9 12.8 12.8 2494/4 102 - 13.0innovaGX(8S) D MPV 13.2 13.0 13.5 13.4 13.4 2494/4 102 - 13.0innovaVX(8S) D MPV 15.2 15.0 15.6 15.3 15.4 2494/4 102 - 13.0altisJS P Sedan 13.1 13.0 13.6 13.3 13.4 1798/4 140 - 15.2altisG P Sedan 15.9 15.8 16.4 16.1 16.2 1798/4 140 - -altisGL P Sedan 16.2 16.2 16.8 16.4 16.5 1798/4 140 - 15.2altisJ D Sedan 13.9 13.9 14.5 14.2 14.2 1364/4 88 - -altisJS D Sedan 14.5 14.4 15.0 14.7 14.8 1364/4 88 - -

VoLkSwaGEn www.VoLkSwaGEn.co.inJettaTrendline P Sedan 14.2 13.9 - - - 1390/4 122 - 14.7Jettacomfortline P Sedan 15.7 15.4 - - - 1390/4 122 - 14.7JettaTrendline D Sedan 15.3 15.0 - - - 1968/4 140 - 19.3Jettacomfortline D Sedan 17.2 16.9 - - - 1968/4 140 - 19.3JettaHighline D Sedan 19.2 19.7 19.7 19.5 19.5 1968/4 138 210 19.3JettaHighlineaT D Sedan 20.2 20.7 20.7 20.5 20.5 1968/4 138 208 16.9

Honda www.Hondacarindia.comcr-V2wd P SUV 21.1 22.3 21.9 21.8 21.8 1997/4 154 185 13.7cr-V2wd P SUV 22.9 24.2 23.7 23.5 23.6 1997/4 154 - 13.7cr-V4wdaVn P SUV 25.1 26.5 25.9 25.8 25.9 2354/4 187 190 12.0

iSuzu www.iSuzu.inmu7Base D SUV 21.8 22.7 - 22.1 22.2 2999/4 163 - 12.1mu7High D SUV 23.9 24.8 - 24.2 24.3 2999/4 163 - 12.1

miTSuBiSHi www.miTSuBiSHi-moTorS.co.inPajeroSport2wd D SUV 25.4 25.7 25.7 25.7 25.6 2477/4 178 190 12.8PajeroSport4wd D SUV 25.9 26.2 26.2 26.2 26.1 2477/4 176 - -

rEnauLT www.rEnauLT.co.inkoleos2wd D SUV 23.5 24.8 24.0 23.8 23.9 1955/4 150 180 17.2koleos4wd D SUV 26.7 27.9 27.5 27.0 27.2 1995/4 170 - 16.3koleos4wd D SUV 27.8 29.0 28.6 28.1 28.3 1995/4 170 - 14.6

Skoda www.Skoda-auTo.co.inoctaviaambition P Sedan 16.3 16.7 16.7 16.5 16.5 1395/4 140 190 16.8octaviaEleganceaT P Sedan 19.7 20.2 20.2 20.0 20.0 1798/4 177 220 14.7octaviaambition D Sedan 17.9 - - - - 1968/4 143 - 20.6octaviaambitionaT D Sedan 18.6 19.0 19.1 18.9 18.9 1968/4 141 205 19.3octaviaElegance D Sedan 20.6 21.1 21.2 21.0 21.0 1968/4 141 205 19.3yetiElegance2wd D SUV 20.1 20.6 20.7 20.5 20.5 1968/4 108 175 17.7yetiElegance4wd D SUV 21.8 22.4 22.4 22.2 22.2 1968/4 138 185 17.7

SuperbElegance P Sedan 21.7 21.2 22.2 22.0 22.0 1798/4 158 206 13.7SuperbEleganceaT P Sedan 23.3 23.9 23.9 23.7 23.7 1798/4 158 206 13.1SuperbElegance D Sedan 26.3 25.8 27.0 26.7 26.7 1968/4 138 205 17.2

SSanGyonG www.SSanGyonGrEXTon.inrextonrX5 D SUV 19.8 19.6 20.4 20.0 20.0 2696/5 162 - 12.4rextonrX6 D SUV 21.9 21.7 22.5 22.1 22.1 2696/5 162 - 12.4rextonrX7 D SUV 23.2 23.0 23.8 23.4 23.5 2696/5 184 - 11.8

ToyoTa www.ToyoTaBHaraT.comFortuner D SUV 24.2 24.1 25.0 24.5 24.5 2982/4 171 175 11.5FortunerSportivo D SUV 24.4 24.3 25.1 24.7 24.7 2494/4 144 - 12.6

audi www.audi.ina335attraction D Sedan 24.6 25.8 25.3 25.2 25.2 1968/4 143 - 20.4a335Premium D Sedan 27.4 28.6 28.2 28.1 28.1 1968/4 143 - 20.4a335Technology D Sedan 32.9 34.4 33.9 33.8 33.8 1968/4 143 - 20.4a340PremiumPlus P Sedan 30.3 31.6 31.2 31.0 31.0 1798/4 178 - 16.6a3cabriolet40 P Cabrio 44.8 46.8 - 45.8 45.8 1798/4 178 - 16.6a435Premium P Sedan 31.7 33.1 32.6 32.4 32.4 1798/4 170 225 18.8a435Premium D Sedan 35.4 37.0 36.4 36.3 36.3 1968/4 177 200 17.1a435PremiumSport D Sedan 37.9 39.6 39.0 38.8 38.8 1968/4 177 200 17.1a435Technology D Sedan 40.8 42.9 42.0 41.7 41.7 1968/4 177 200 17.1Q330S D SUV 29.0 30.3 - - - 1968/4 140 212 17.7Q335Premium D SUV 34.0 35.5 - - - 1968/4 174 212 15.8

Bmw www.Bmw.in118dSportLine D Hatch 29.5 31.0 30.3 30.0 30.0 1995/4 143 212 20.6X120dxLine D SUV 37.9 39.8 38.9 38.6 38.6 1995/4 184 205 15.1320dPrestige D Sedan 34.9 35.7 35.9 35.5 35.5 1995/4 184 235 18.9320dSportLine D Sedan 38.9 39.9 40.0 39.6 39.6 1995/4 184 235 18.9320dLuxuryLine D Sedan 38.9 39.9 40.0 39.6 39.6 1995/4 184 235 18.9GTSportLine D Sedan 39.9 41.9 - - - 1995/4 184 230 18.9GTLuxuryLine D Sedan 44.5 45.1 45.7 45.3 46.2 1995/4 184 230 18.9

cHEVroLET www.cHEVroLET.co.incaptivaLT D SUV 25.1 26.4 25.8 25.6 25.6 2231/4 186 176 14.6captivaLTzawd D SUV 27.4 28.7 28.1 27.8 27.8 2231/4 186 170 12.2

Hyundai www.Hyundai.com/inSanteFe2wd D SUV 26.9 28.2 27.6 27.4 27.4 2199/4 194 - -SanteFe2wd D SUV 28.1 29.5 28.9 28.6 28.6 2199/4 194 - -SanteFe4wd D SUV 30.2 31.7 31.0 30.7 30.7 2199/4 194 195 10.8

mErcEdES-BEnz www.mErcEdES-BEnz.co.ina180Sport P Hatch 27.5 27.5 28.2 27.9 27.9 1595/4 121 190 15.5a200Sport D Hatch 28.5 28.2 29.2 29.0 29.0 2143/4 134 - -B180Sport P Hatch 29.5 29.2 30.3 30.0 30.0 1595/4 121 190 14.8B200Sport D Hatch 30.5 30.3 31.3 31.0 31.0 2143/4 134 - -cLa200Style D Sedan 31.5 32.5 32.4 32.1 32.1 2143/4 134 - 17.9cLa200Sport P Sedan 35.0 34.4 36.0 35.6 35.6 1991/4 181 - 15.0cLa45amG P Sedan 68.5 67.2 72.8 69.7 69.7 1991/4 265 250 -GLa200Style D SUV 31.9 32.9 32.8 32.5 32.5 2143/4 134 - 17.9GLa200Sport P SUV 36.0 35.2 37.0 36.6 36.6 1991/4 181 - 15.0GLa45amG4maTic P SUV 71.9 75.7 75.4 74.7 74.7 1991/4 265 250 -

mini www.mini.incooperd3-door D Hatch 28.5 - - - - 1496/3 118 205 21.2cooperS3-door P Hatch 31.5 - - - - 1998/4 192 235 18.2cooperd5-door D Hatch 31.9 - - - - 1496/3 118 203 21.2coopercabrio P Cabrio 33.9 - - - - 1598/4 122 190 15.2cooperdcountryman D Hatch 36.5 - - - - 1496/3 112 180 16.6

ToyoTa www.ToyoTaBHaraT.comcamry P Sedan 28.8 30.1 29.3 28.8 29.2 2494/4 178 200 13.0camryHybrid H Sedan 31.9 33.4 32.2 31.9 32.2 2494/4 303 180 19.2Priusz5 H Sedan 38.1 39.6 39.4 38.9 38.8 1798/4 177 - 23.9Priusz6 H Sedan 39.8 41.4 41.1 40.6 40.5 1798/4 177 - 23.9

VoLVo www.VoLVocarS.com/inV40d3kinetic D Hatch 24.8 25.9 - - 24.8 1984/4 150 - 16.8V40d3r-design D Hatch 27.7 28.9 - - 27.7 1984/4 150 - 16.8V40crosscountryT4momentum P Hatch 27.0 28.2 - - 27.7 1596/4 180 - -

V40crosscountryd3inscription D Hatch 34.0 35.7 - - 34.0 1984/4 150 200 16.8

S60kinetic D Sedan 34.4 36.5 - - 33.6 1984/4 181 210 16.8S60r-design D Sedan 39.4 - - - - 1984/4 181 210 16.8

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Aston MArtin www.AstonMArtinnewdelhi.coMV8 Vantage coupe P Coupe 186 186 186 186 186 4735/V8 420 305 8.7V8 Vantage s coupe P Coupe 220 220 220 220 220 4735/V8 430 305 -V8 Vantage roadster P Cabrio 240 240 240 240 240 4735/V8 420 305 8.7dB9 coupe P Coupe 290 290 290 290 290 5935/V12 510 295 8.4dB9 Volante P Cabrio 300 300 300 300 300 5935/V12 510 295 8.4rapide lUXe P Sedan 350 350 350 350 350 5935/V12 552 326 9.3V12 Vantage coupe P Coupe 350 350 350 350 350 5935/V12 565 329 8.2V12 Vanquish P Coupe 385 385 385 385 385 5935/V12 568 323 9.4

AUdi www.AUdi.intt 45 P Coupe 60.3 63.1 - - - 1984/4 227 - 14.3Q7 35 Premium D SUV 61.5 64.7 63.7 63.3 63.3 2967/6 241 210 12.1Q7 35 Premium Plus D SUV 63.0 70.5 69.4 68.9 68.9 2967/6 241 210 12.1Q7 35 technology D SUV 76.9 80.3 79.1 78.6 78.6 2967/6 241 210 12.1Q7 45 technology D SUV 85.0 88.7 87.3 86.7 86.7 4134/V8 335 - 12.1A6 35 Matrix P Sedan 45.9 - - - - 1798/4 190 - 15.3A6 35 technology D Sedan 53.7 56.4 55.2 54.9 54.9 1968/4 177 - 16.6A6 s6 40 P Sedan 95.3 100 98.4 97.6 97.6 3993/V8 420 - 10.2rs5 4.2 coupe P Coupe 109 114 111 111 111 4163/V8 444 - 6.7rs6 Avant P Estate 135 141 - - - 3993/V8 560 - 10.4rs7 sportback P Sedan 140 146 - - - 3993/V8 560 - 10.2A8 l 50 D Sedan 117 123 121 120 120 2967/V6 247 250 16.8A8 l 60 D Sedan 133 140 137 136 136 4134/V8 346 - 7.5A8 l 60 P Sedan 138 145 142 141 141 3993/V8 429 - 7.4A8 l w12 P Sedan 187 197 187 185 185 6299/W12 494 - 4.7r8 4.2 V8 coupe P Coupe 171 171 171 171 171 4163/V8 423 300 8.1r8 5.2 V10 coupe P Coupe 200 200 200 200 200 5204/V10 517 315 7.6r8 5.2 V10 spyder P Cabrio 220 220 220 220 220 5204/V10 517 311 7.5r8 5.2 V10 Plus P Coupe 232 232 232 232 232 5204/V10 549 317 7.8

Bentley www.newdelhi.BentleyMotors.coMcontinental Gt V8 P Coupe 330 330 330 330 330 3993/8 500 303 -continental Gt V8 s P Coupe 360 360 360 360 360 3993/8 521 309 -continental Gt P Coupe 360 360 360 360 360 5998/12 582 318 -continental Gt speed P Sedan 400 400 400 400 400 5998/12 626 331 -continental Flying spur V8 P Sedan 321 321 321 321 321 3993/8 500 301 6.4continental Flying spur w12 P Sedan 340 340 340 340 340 5998/12 616 327 -

BMw www.BMw.inX3 20d expedition D SUV 47.9 49.3 49.2 48.8 48.8 1995/4 190 210 18.6X3 30d M sport D SUV 59.9 62.9 - - - 2993/6 258 230 16.5X5 30d expedition D SUV 68.9 69.2 70.8 70.1 70.1 2993/6 258 210 15.4X5 30d Pure exp (7s) D SUV 75.9 76.6 78.0 77.2 77.2 2993/6 258 - -Z4 35i P Cabrio 72.9 72.9 72.9 72.9 72.9 2979/6 306 250 10.4520d Prestige D Sedan 46.9 47.2 51.3 50.8 50.8 1995/4 184 230 18.9530d M sport D Sedan 61.9 62.9 64.2 63.0 63.0 2993/6 258 - 14.8640d eminence D Sedan 110 110 110 110 110 2993/6 313 250 17.5730ld Prestige D Sedan 92.5 92.5 92.5 92.5 92.5 2993/6 258 250 11.1M3 P Sedan 117 117 117 117 117 2979/6 431 250 10.8M4 P Sedan 119 119 119 119 119 2979/6 431 250 10.8M5 P Sedan 130 130 130 130 130 4395/V8 560 - 10.1M6 Gran coupe P Sedan 171 171 171 171 171 4395/V8 560 - 10.1i8 H Coupe 229 229 229 229 229 1499/3 357 250 47.5

JAGUAr www.JAGUAr.inXF 2.2 D Sedan 47.7 48.2 60.5 48.5 47.5 2179/4 187 225 16.4XF 2.0 P Sedan 51.2 51.8 51.6 52.1 51.1 1999/4 236 250 10.8XF 2.2 luxury D Sedan 51.5 52.2 51.9 52.4 51.4 2179/4 187 225 16.4XF s V6 D Sedan 60.0 60.8 60.5 61.0 59.9 2993/V6 271 250 14.7XFr V8 P Sedan 74.2 103 - - - 5000/V8 503 250 8.6F-type coupe P Coupe 126 130 128 160 124 2995/V6 335 260 11.9F-type s coupe P Coupe 138 144 141 165 140 2995/V6 375 275 11.6F-type V6 s P Cabrio 154 159 156 178 151 2995/V6 375 275 11.6F-type V8 s P Cabrio 181 186 184 207 178 5000/V8 488 300 9.3F-type r coupe P Coupe 188 194 191 202 190 5000/V8 488 300 9.3XJ V6 Premium luxury D Sedan 96.6 98.3 97.4 98.3 96.5 2993/V6 270 250 9.4XJ l Portfolio P Sedan 97.7 99.5 98.6 99.5 97.7 1999/4 237 241 12.9XJ l V6 Portfolio D Sedan 104 106 105 105 104 2993/V6 270 250 9.4

lAMBorGhini www.lAMBorGhini.coMhuracan lP 610-4 P Coupe 343 343 343 343 343 5204/V10 602 325 -

Aventador lP 700-4 P Coupe 505 505 505 505 505 6498/V12 700 350 -Aventador lP 700-4 roadster P Cabrio 562 562 562 562 562 6498/V12 700 350 -

lAnd roVer www.lAndroVer.inFreelander 2 s D SUV 42.3 43.6 - 43.1 42.3 2179/4 148 181 12.4

Freelander 2 se D SUV 46.2 47.7 46.7 47.0 46.2 2179/4 148 181 12.4

Freelander 2 hse D SUV 51.9 53.6 52.4 52.8 51.9 2179/4 188 190 12.4

rr evoque Pure sd4 D SUV 49.2 50.8 - 50.1 - 2179/4 148 195 12.7

rr evoque Prestige sd4 D SUV 56.7 58.6 - 57.7 - 2179/4 148 195 12.7

discovery sport s D SUV 46.1 - - - - 2179/4 148 180 12.8

discovery sport se (7s) D SUV 52.5 - - - - 2179/4 148 180 12.8

discovery sport hse D SUV 53.5 - - - - 2179/4 148 180 12.8

discovery sport hse luxury D SUV 60.7 - - - - 2179/4 188 195 12.7

discovery se D SUV 111 110 113 - 112 2993/V6 245 180 11.3

discovery hse D SUV 120 120 122 - 121 2993/V6 245 180 11.3

rr sport sdV6 s D SUV 120 121 119 125 - 2993/V6 289 210 12.7

rr sport sdV6 hse D SUV 151 157 155 175 150 2993/V6 289 210 12.7

rr sport V8 Autobiography D SUV 176 181 179 186 174 4999/V8 503 250 7.2

rr lwB V6 diesel Vogue D SUV 218 228 224 221 222 2993/V6 245 210 13.3

rr lwB sdV8 Vogue se D SUV 256 267 263 271 251 4367/V8 335 218 11.5

rr lwB V8 Autobiography D SUV 275 272 282 284 266 4999/V8 503 225 7.8

MAserAti www.MAserAti.coMGhibli D Sedan 110 110 110 110 110 3000/V6 271 249 15.6

Quattroporte diesel D Sedan 150 150 150 150 150 2987/V6 275 249 -

Quattroporte Gts P Sedan 220 220 220 220 220 3800/V8 530 290 -

Granturismo P Coupe 180 180 180 180 180 4200/V8 405 - -

Grancabrio P Cabrio 200 200 200 200 200 4691/V8 450 - -

Mercedes-BenZ www.Mercedes-BenZ.co.inc 200 Avantgarde P Sedan 40.9 43.0 42.8 42.4 42.4 1991/4 181 225 14.7

c 220 cdi Avantgarde D Sedan 42.1 41.9 44.1 43.7 43.7 2143/4 168 207 19.3

e 200 P Sedan 47.4 48.9 48.7 48.2 48.2 1991/4 184 250 12.1

e 250 cdi D Sedan 49.6 51.1 51.0 50.5 50.5 2143/4 204 220 14.2

e 350 cdi D Sedan 59.9 61.8 61.5 61.0 61.0 2987/V6 265 250 14.2

e 400 cabriolet P Cabrio 78.5 81.0 80.6 79.9 79.9 2996/V6 333 250 -

e 63 AMG P Sedan 129 133 132 132 132 5461/V8 557 250 -

cls 250 cdi D Sedan 76.5 - 78.6 77.9 77.9 2143/4 204 250 -

slK 350 P Cabrio 75.0 81.3 77.1 77.9 77.9 3498/6 306 250 11.1

Gle 250 cdi D SUV 56.6 58.3 58.2 57.6 57.6 2143/4 204 210 15.3

Gle 350 cdi D SUV 67.9 70 69.7 69.1 69.1 2987/V6 190 224 -

Gle coupe 450 AMG P SUV 86.4 86.4 - - - 2996/V6 367 - -

Gl 350 cdi D SUV 77.5 77.6 76.0 75.3 75.3 2987/V6 190 220 13.5

Gl 63 AMG P SUV 175 182 181 180 180 5461/V8 550 250 -

s 350 cdi D Sedan 114 117 117 116 116 2987/V6 190 250 -

s 500 P Sedan 144 149 148 147 147 4663/V8 338 250 11.6

Porsche www.Porsche.coMBoxster s P Cabrio 103 103 103 103 103 3436/6 315 277 12.1

cayman s P Coupe 105 105 105 105 105 3436/6 325 281 12.1

911 carerra s P Coupe 159 159 159 159 159 3800/6 400 302 11.4

911 carerra s cabriolet P Cabrio 172 172 172 172 172 3800/6 400 299 11.2

911 turbo P Coupe 215 215 215 215 215 3800/6 520 315 10.3

Panamera diesel D Sedan 117 117 117 117 117 2967/V6 300 259 15.8

Panamera turbo P Sedan 186 186 186 186 186 4806/V8 520 305 9.8

Macan s diesel D SUV 101 101 101 101 101 2967/V6 258 230 16.6

Macan turbo P SUV 112 112 112 112 112 3604/V6 400 266 11.2

cayenne diesel D SUV 105 105 105 105 105 2967/V6 245 218 12.9

cayenne turbo P SUV 179 179 179 179 179 4806/V8 520 279 8.9

VolVo www.VolVocArs.coM/ins60 inscription D Sedan 40.9 42.5 - - 41.2 2400/5 215 - 20.4

s60 t6 P Sedan 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 2000/4 306 - -

s80 Momentum D Sedan 44.6 46.2 - - 45.4 1984/5 181 - 16.7

s80 inscription D Sedan 48.2 50.1 - - 49.4 2400/5 215 - 13.1

Xc60 d4 Kinetic D SUV 45.5 48.7 - - 45.5 1984/4 181 190 16.7

Xc60 d4 r-design D SUV 51.0 - - - - 1984/4 181 190 16.7

Xc60 d5 inscription D SUV 53.7 56.3 - - 53.5 2400/5 215 - 13.1

Xc90 inscription luxury D SUV 77.9 81.4 - - - 1969/4 225 210 17.2


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Aviator disk 56.2 60.3 59.6 59.0 59.3 109 8 9 A 10.1 83 49 67

dio 47.9 51.6 51.1 50.6 50.8 109 8 9 A - - - 57

Activa i- std 46.2 49.9 49.4 48.9 49.1 109 8 9 A 10.0 85 67 69

Activa i-dlX 46.7 50.4 49.9 49.4 48.6 109 8 9 A 10.0 85 67 69

Activa 3G -dlX 49.4 53.2 52.6 52.1 52.4 109 8 9 A 10.0 85 67 69

Activa 125 -std 55.7 59.8 59.1 58.5 58.8 125 9 10 A - 85 - -

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Vespa lX 68.3 68.3 68.3 68.3 68.3 125 10 11 A 9.5 96 36 62

Vespa VX 72.3 72.3 72.3 72.3 72.3 125 10 11 A 9.5 96 36 62

Vespa s 76.5 76.5 76.5 76.5 76.5 125 10 11 A 9.5 96 36 62

Vespa elegante 79.0 79.0 79.0 79.0 79.0 125 10 11 A 9.5 96 36 62

sUZUKi www.sUZUKiMotorcycle.co.in

let's 49.7 54.3 54.3 55.2 54.8 113 9 9 A - - - -

Access 125 55.5 59.2 60.5 60.8 60.9 124 9 10 A - - - -

Access 125 (se) 57.4 62.4 62.3 64.6 62.8 124 9 10 A - - - -

swish 125 56.3 61.3 61.3 63.5 61.7 124 9 9 A - - - -

tVs www.tVsMotor.coM

scooty streak 45.1 43.7 46.0 43.7 44.9 88 5 6 A - - - -

scooty Pep+ 43.4 42.0 44.3 42.1 42.7 88 5 6 A - - - -

scooty Zest 110 44.8 46.8 48.3 47.1 47.2 110 8 8 A - - - -

wego 49.9 50.4 52.9 52.1 52.9 110 8 8 A - - - -

wego disc 52.6 53.1 55.7 54.6 55.5 110 8 8 A - - - -

Jupiter 47.3 50.0 51.5 52.1 52.1 110 8 8 A - - - -

yAMAhA www.yAMAhA-Motor-indiA.coM

ray 47.8 47.8 47.8 47.8 47.8 113 7 8 A 10.7 85 50 62

ray Z 48.9 48.9 48.9 48.9 48.9 113 7 8 A 10.7 85 50 62

Alpha 48.9 48.9 48.9 48.9 48.9 113 7 8 A - - - -

Fascino 52.5 52.5 52.5 52.5 52.5 113 7 8 A - - - -

MotorcYcLeS (Upto 110cc) (Prices iN rs THOUsANDs)

BAJAJ www.BAJAJAUto.coM

discover 100 48.0 48.0 49.2 48.8 49.3 94 8 8 4/M 8.6 89 73 91

discover 100 M 50.0 50.0 51.6 50.9 51.5 102 9 9 4/M - - - -

Platina 100 Al-loy es 44.6 46.6 45.9 45.3 45.8 102 8 9 4/M - - - -

ct 100 35.0 36.8 35.7 36.1 36.1 99 8 8 4/M - - - -

hero www.heroMotocorP.coM

hF dawn 39.5 38.3 41.1 39.8 40.3 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

hF deluxe Kick drum Alloy 43.0 40.8 44.3 44.0 44.0 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

hF deluxe Kick drum spoke 40.3 39.9 43.3 43.1 43.1 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

hF deluxe self drum Alloy 43.2 42.9 46.5 46.3 46.3 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

hF deluxe self drum spoke 42.1 41.9 45.4 45.3 45.3 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

hF deluxe self drum Alloy 45.2 42.9 46.5 46.3 46.3 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

hF deluxe eco 46.2 43.9 47.5 47.3 47.3 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

splendor+ Kick drum Alloy 46.5 46.3 47.7 47.2 47.2 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

spendor+ Kick drum spoke 45.9 45.8 47.1 46.7 46.6 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

splendor Pro Kick drum Alloy 47.7 47.3 48.8 48.4 48.6 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

splendor Pro Kick drum spoke 46.7 46.3 47.8 47.5 47.7 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

splendor Pro self drum Alloy 49.6 49.3 50.7 50.0 50.5 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

splendor Pro self drum spoke 48.6 48.2 49.7 49.4 49.5 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

splendor Pro self drum Black 50.1 48.0 51.2 50.8 51.0 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

splendor Pro classic 50.5 50.2 51.6 51.2 51.4 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

splendor ismart self drum Alloy 51.1 52.4 51.8 51.8 52.0 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

splendor ismart self drum spoke 50.0 51.4 50.8 50.8 51.0 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

Passion Pro tr 53.5 53.3 53.5 55.1 54.9 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

Passion Pro Kick drum Alloy 46.9 48.7 50.9 50.3 50.3 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

Passion Pro Kick drum spoke 45.3 47.6 49.8 49.5 49.3 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

Passion Pro self drum Alloy 50.6 50.7 52.8 52.1 52.3 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

Passion Pro self drum spoke 47.3 49.6 51.8 51.4 51.3 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

Passion Pro self disk Alloy 52.5 52.5 54.6 54.2 54.1 97 8 8 4/M 7.8 89 73 91

Passion XPro Kick drum Alloy 50.5 48.9 52.5 52.1 52.1 109 9 9 4/M 11.9 85 65 79

Passion XPro Kick drum spoke 49.5 47.9 51.5 51.1 51.1 109 9 9 4/M 11.9 85 65 79

MODELS PRICES PERFORMANCE

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Passion XPRO Self Drum Alloy 52.5 50.9 54.5 54.2 54.1 109 9 9 4/M 11.9 85 65 79

Passion XPRO Self Drum Spoke 51.5 49.9 53.5 53.1 53.1 109 9 9 4/M 11.9 85 65 79

Passion XPRO Self Disk Alloy 54.5 52.8 56.5 56.1 56.1 109 9 9 4/M 11.9 85 65 79

HOnDA www.HOnDA2wHeeleRSinDiA.cOm

livo (Self Drum Alloy) 53.0 57.1 55.9 55.7 56.0 109 8 9 4/M - - - -

livo (Self Disk Spoke) 55.5 59.6 58.4 58.4 58.2 109 8 9 4/M - - - -

cD110 43.5 47.5 44.4 45.1 45.1 109 8 9 4/M - - - -

Dream neo 49.1 52.0 50.4 50.1 50.0 109 8 9 4/M 8.3 90 72 87

Dream Yuga 51.0 55.1 53.9 53.7 54.0 109 8 9 4/M - 90 68 87

cB Twister (Self Drum Alloy) 50.0 53.9 52.9 52.8 53.0 109 9 9 4/M - - - 83

cB Twister (Self Disk Alloy) 53.2 57.2 56.3 56.0 56.3 109 9 9 4/M - - - 83

mAHinDRA www.mAHinDRATwOwHeeleRS.cOm

centuro XT 51.1 52.0 53.2 52.5 51.5 107 9 9 4/M - - - -

centuro nXT 51.3 52.2 53.4 52.8 51.7 107 9 9 4/M - - - -

centuro Disk Brake 48.1 49.1 50.3 49.7 48.6 107 9 9 4/M - - - -

centuro Rock-star 45.3 46.2 47.4 46.8 45.7 107 9 9 4/M - - - -

centuro Rock-star Kick Alloy 43.0 43.9 45.1 44.5 43.4 107 9 9 4/M - - - -

TVS www.TVSmOTOR.cOm

max4R 37.6 43.1 38.0 43.1 37.6 110 8 8 4/M 8.5 - - 70

Star city Plus Kick 44.0 44.7 46.8 45.4 44.9 110 8 9 4/M 8.6 88 - 84

Star city Plus electric 47.1 46.9 48.8 47.8 47.6 110 8 9 4/M 8.6 88 - 84

Sport Kick 42.1 41.8 43.4 42.9 42.3 100 8 8 4/M - - - -

Sport electric 45.2 44.8 45.8 45.5 45.4 100 8 8 4/M - - - -

Sport Spoke 36.9 37.7 40.1 38.7 38.8 100 8 8 4/M - - - -

YAmAHA www.YAmAHA-mOTOR-inDiA.cOm

crux 39.7 39.7 39.7 39.7 39.7 106 8 8 4/M 10.0 - - 63

YBR 110 46.5 46.5 46.5 46.5 46.5 106 8 8 4/M 10.0 - - 55

MOTORCYCLES (111CC-140CC) (Prices iN rs THOUsANDs)

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Discover 125 52.0 53.1 54.1 52.9 53.4 125 12 11 4/M - - - 76

Discover 125 m 52.0 53.5 53.7 52.9 53.5 125 23 11 4/M - - - 76

Discover 125 m Disc 55.0 56.6 66.8 56.0 56.6 125 23 11 4/M - - - 76

Pulsar 135lS 63.6 64.9 67.1 64.7 65.3 135 14 11 5/M 5.3 110 50 68

HeRO www.HeROmOTOcORP.cOm

Super Splendor 53.6 51.7 55.1 54.7 54.7 125 9 10 4/M 7.5 95 50 68

Glamour Self Drum Alloy 55.9 53.9 57.5 56.7 56.7 125 9 10 4/M 7.5 95 50 68

Glamour Self Disc Alloy 57.9 55.9 59.5 58.8 58.8 125 9 10 4/M 7.5 95 50 68

Glamour Pro-grammed Fi 65.6 63.4 67.1 66.5 66.4 125 9 10 4/M 7.5 95 50 68

ignitor Self Drum Alloy 60.5 60.3 62.1 61.6 61.6 125 9 10 4/M - - - 70

ignitor Self Disc Alloy 62.6 62.4 64.2 63.7 63.7 125 11 11 5/M - - - 70


cBF Stunner 58.7 63.0 61.9 61.6 61.9 125 11 10 5/M 6.5 98 52 70

cB Shine (Self Drum) 55.6 59.7 58.7 58.4 58.7 125 11 10 4/M 7.0 - - 65

cB Shine (Self Disk) 58.4 62.6 61.5 61.3 61.5 125 11 10 4/M 7.0 - - 65

cB Shine (Self Disk) - cBS 61.2 65.7 61.2 65.7 64.5 125 11 10 4/M 7.0 - - 65

SuzuKi www.SuzuKimOTORcYcle.cO.in

Hayate 48.2 48.3 50.7 50.9 47.8 113 8 9 4/M 8.3 - - 69

SlingShot Plus Seu 53.6 53.9 56.9 54.4 53.3 124 9 10 5/M 7.7 - - 59

SlingShot Plus ScD 54.9 55.5 58.9 56.2 54.9 124 9 10 5/M 7.7 - - 59


Phoenix 125 54.6 57.7 54.2 55.5 50.2 125 11 11 4/M - - - -


YBR 125 50.9 54.6 51.8 53.0 51.8 123 11 10 4/M 6.4 - - 57

SS 125 56.6 59.2 58.1 55.9 57.1 123 11 10 5/M 6.6 - - 68

Saluto 52.0 57.7 54.6 54.6 52.0 125 8 10 4/M - - - -



Discover 150S 54.5 51.7 57.8 55.5 56.1 145 15 13 5/M - - - 72

Discover 150F 59.2 58.8 61.0 58.7 59.3 145 15 13 5/M - - - 72

Pulsar 150 DTS-i 70.6 72.4 74.6 71.7 72.3 149 15 13 5/M 5.6 110 49 64

Pulsar AS150 79.0 82.7 81.0 80.0 80.8 150 17 13 5/M - - - -

Pulsar AS200 91.6 93.5 92.3 92.7 93.6 200 24 18 6/M - - - -

Pulsar 200nS 91.6 93.5 97.3 92.7 93.6 200 24 18 6/M - - - -

Pulsar RS200 118 119 121 120 120 200 24 18 6/M - - - -

Pulsa RS200 ABS 130 130 133 132 133 200 24 18 6/M - - - -


Achiever 61.4 58.9 62.9 62.5 62.3 149 13 13 5/M 6.3 - - 58

impulse 71.4 69.5 73.4 72.8 72.8 149 13 13 5/M 5.6 - 42 55

Hunk 69.7 67.0 71.4 71.0 71.0 149 14 13 5/M 5.6 - - 53

Hunk Double Disc 72.8 70.0 74.6 74.2 74.1 149 14 13 5/M 5.6 - - 53

Xtreme 71.9 66.6 73.1 70.9 70.9 149 14 13 5/M 5.7 112 54 65

Xtreme Double Disc 75.0 69.7 76.2 74.0 74.0 149 14 13 5/M 5.7 112 54 65

Xtreme Sports 72.6 69.7 73.9 71.7 71.6 149 14 13 5/M 5.7 112 54 65

Xtreme Sports Double Disc 75.7 72.8 76.9 74.8 74.8 149 16 14 5/M 5.7 112 54 65


cB Trigger 68.9 73.4 72.1 71.8 72.0 149 14 13 5/M 6.0 - - 60

cB Trigger DlX 71.7 76.5 75.2 74.8 75.1 149 14 13 5/M 6.0 - - 60

cB Trigger cBS 78.2 83.4 82.0 81.5 81.8 149 14 13 5/M 6.0 - - 60

cB unicorn160 72.4 77.3 76.0 75.6 75.8 163 15 15 5/M - - - -

cB unicorn 160 cBS 77.7 82.8 81.4 80.9 81.2 163 15 15 5/M - - - -

cB 150R 122 130 127 126 127 149 18 13 6/M 5.0 - - 38

cB 150R cBS 123 131 128 127 128 149 18 13 6/M 5.0 - - 38

SuzuKi www.SuzuKimOTORcYcle.cO.in

GS 150 R 79.2 84.1 84.0 86.8 84.1 150 14 13 5/M 5.9 108 56 62

Gixxer 83.4 88.0 87.0 90.8 85.9 155 15 14 5/M - - - 64

Gixxer SF 96.5 92.6 96.5 101 95.3 155 15 14 5/M - - - 64

Gixxer SF mo-toGP edition 98.2 94.2 98.2 102 97 155 15 14 5/M - - - 64


Apache RTR 160 72.3 72.3 72.3 72.3 72.3 160 15 13 5/M 5.3 113 50 54

Apache RTR 180 76.4 76.4 76.4 76.4 76.4 177 17 16 5/M 4.6 119 46 50

Apache RTR 180 ABS 87.1 87.1 87.1 87.1 87.1 177 17 16 5/M 4.6 119 46 50


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Sz S 60.3 63.4 62.0 61.4 61.4 153 12 13 5/M 5.9 - - 50

Sz RR 63.3 69.7 64.8 64.4 64.4 153 12 13 5/M 5.9 - - 50

Sz RR Ver 2.0 66.1 66.5 67.9 67.2 67.2 153 12 13 5/M 5.9 - - 50

Fz 73.9 77.6 62.0 75.2 75.2 153 14 14 5/M 5.5 111 50 50

Fz Ver 2.0 (Fi) 79.6 80.5 81.7 77.7 81.0 149 13 13 5/M 5.5 111 50 50

FzS 76.9 79.5 73.2 77.2 77.2 153 14 14 5/M 5.5 111 50 50

FzS Ver 2.0 (Fi) 89.7 85.8 83.9 80.3 83.1 149 13 13 5/M 5.5 111 50 50

Fazer 80.9 85.0 78.2 79.6 82.4 153 14 14 5/M 5.8 112 50 50

Fazer Ver 2.0 (Fi) 86.8 91.1 89.2 88.3 88.3 149 13 13 5/M 5.8 112 50 50

YzF R15 Ver 2.0 114 120 117 116 116 150 17 15 5/M 4.9 - - 42



Avenger 220 DTS-i 81.6 83.2 87.1 82.6 83.4 220 19 18 5/M - - - 51

Pulsar 220 86.7 88.5 92.3 87.8 88.6 220 21 19 5/M 3.9 134 38 57

Benelli www.DSKBenelli.cOm

TnT 300 283 291 300 - 288 300 28 27 6/M - - - -


Karizma 83.9 82.3 83.4 85.0 85.0 223 19 19 5/M 4.8 122 36 45

Karizma zmR 106 104 108 107 107 223 20 20 5/M 4.5 130 40 45


cB250RD STD 159 168 115 163 164 250 26 23 6/M 4.0 - - 29

cB250RD STD Tricolor 160 169 166 164 165 250 26 23 6/M 4.0 - - 29

cB250RAD ABS 188 198 195 193 193 250 26 23 6/M 4.0 - - 29

cB250RAD ABS Tricolor 189 199 196 194 194 250 26 23 6/M 4.0 - - 29

cB250RAD ABS Repsol 190 201 197 196 196 250 26 23 6/M 4.0 - - 29

HYOSunG www.DSKHYOSunG.cOm

Aquila GV250 269 292 - 294 - 249 27 22 5/M - - - -

GT250R 275 317 283 310 282 249 28 22 5/M 4.0 - - 30

KAwASAKi www.KAwASAKi-inDiA.cOm

z250 311 308 - 316 316 249 32 21 6/M - - - -

ninja 300 365 361 360 371 371 296 39 27 6/M 2.6 - - 26

KTm www.KTm.cOm/in

Duke 200 138 136 136 140 141 200 25 19 6/M 4.0 - - 35

Rc200 167 164 - 171 170 200 25 19 6/M - - - -

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Bullet 350 Twin-spark 105 105 108 107 107 346 19 28 5/M - - - 52

Bullet electra Twinspark 118 118 121 120 120 346 19 28 5/M - - - 52

classic 350 125 125 129 128 128 346 19 28 5/M - - - 52

Thunderbird 350 137 137 140 139 139 346 19 28 5/M - - - 52

MOTORCYCLES (351CC-650CC) (Prices iN rs LAkH)


TnT 600i 5.15 5.29 5.29 - 5.24 600 84 55 6/M - - - -

TnT 600GT 5.62 5.78 5.78 - 5.72 600 84 55 6/M - - - -

HYOSunG www.DSKHYOSunG.cOm

Aquila Pro650 4.99 5.63 5.12 5.39 5.11 647 74 62 5/M - - - -

GT650n 3.87 4.12 3.97 4.04 4.06 647 73 61 6/M - - - -

GT650R 4.79 5.31 4.98 4.92 4.91 647 73 61 6/M - - - -

KAwASAKi www.KAwASAKi-inDiA.cOm

ninja 650 5.37 5.32 - 4.90 5.46 649 71 64 6/M - - - -

eR6n 4.96 4.92 - 4.92 5.04 649 71 64 6/M - - - -

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390 Duke 1.90 1.88 1.87 1.92 1.93 373 44 35 6/M - - - -

Rc390 2.13 2.10 - 2.16 2.17 373 43 35 6/M - - - -

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Bullet 500 1.50 1.50 1.54 1.53 1.53 499 26 41 5/M - - - -

classic 500 1.60 1.60 1.64 1.63 1.63 499 27 41 5/M - - - -

classic Desert Storm 1.63 1.63 1.89 1.66 1.66 499 27 41 5/M - - - -

classic chrome 1.70 1.70 1.75 1.73 1.73 499 27 41 5/M - - - -

Thunderbird 500 1.73 1.73 1.78 1.77 1.76 499 27 41 5/M - - - -

continental GT 1.92 1.92 1.95 1.95 1.95 535 29 44 5/M - - - -

MOTORCYCLES (AbOvE 650CC) (Prices iN rs LAkH)

APRiliA www.APRiliAinDiA.cOm

mana 14.8 15.5 - - - 839 76 73 7/M 7.2 - - -

SRV 15.1 15.7 - - - 839 75 76 A 8.0 - - -

Dorsoduro 17.1 17.9 - - - 1197 130 115 6/M 5.6 - - -

caponord 1200 ABS 18.1 18.9 - - - 1197 128 116 6/M 5.4 - - -

caponord 1200 ABS Travel 20.3 21.2 - - - 1197 128 116 6/M 5.4 - - -

Tuono 19.7 20.6 - - - 999 165 111 6/M 4.6 - - -

RSV4 R APRc ABS 21.0 21.9 - - - 999 180 115 6/M 4.3 - - -

RSV4 Factory APRc ABS 25.7 26.8 - - - 999 180 115 6/M 4.3 - - -


TnT 899 9.48 9.75 9.74 - 9.65 898 119 86 6/M - - - -

TnT1130 11.8 12.1 12.1 - 12.0 1131 156 120 6/M - - - -

Bmw www.mOTORRAD-nAVniTmOTORS.in

F650 - 12.0 - - - 798 70 75 6/M 4.0 - - -

R1200R 14.0 21.5 - 16.0 - 1170 108 119 6/M 3.4 - - -

R1200 GS 25.6 25.6 - - - 1170 108 119 6/M - - - -

R1200 GS Ad-venture - 26.4 - - - 1170 108 119 6/M - - - -


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R1200 RT 20.0 28.2 - 22.1 - 1170 108 119 6/M - - - -

S1000 R 22.8 22.9 - - - 999 158 112 6/M - - - -

S1000 RR 22.8 27.6 - 20.3 - 999 193 112 6/M 3.0 - - -

R nineT 23.5 23.5 - - - 1170 110 119 6/M - - - -

K1300 R 21.0 21.0 - 18.5 - 1293 170 140 6/M 2.8 - - -

K1300 S 18.8 26.8 - 21.1 - 1293 170 140 6/M - - - -

K1600 GT 23.2 33.2 - 26.0 - 1649 158 175 6/M 2.9 - - -

K1600 GTL 25.5 25.5 - 28.5 - 1649 158 175 6/M - - - -

HP2 Sport 26.0 26.0 - 28.8 - 1170 133 115 6/M 3.0 - - -

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S2R 7.45 7.45 7.45 7.45 7.45 796 84 78 6/M - - - -

Monster 795 6.45 6.45 6.45 6.45 6.45 796 84 78 6/M - - - -

Monster 821 9.45 9.45 9.45 9.45 9.45 821 112 89 6/M - - - -

Monster 821 Dark 8.95 8.95 8.95 8.95 8.95 821 112 89 6/M - - - -

Monster 1200 19.8 19.8 19.8 19.8 19.8 1200 133 118 6/M - - - -

1200 S 24.2 24.2 24.2 24.2 24.2 1200 145 125 6/M - - - -

1200 S Stripe 25.6 25.6 25.6 25.6 25.6 1200 145 125 6/M - - - -

Hypermotard 9.95 9.95 9.95 9.95 9.95 821 110 89 6/M - - - -

Hyperstrada 11.0 11.0 11.0 11.0 11.0 821 110 89 6/M - - - -

Multistrada 1200 21.9 21.9 21.9 21.9 21.9 1200 145 125 6/M - - - -

899 Panigale 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.0 898 148 99 6/M - - - -

1299 Panigale 32.3 32.3 32.3 32.3 32.3 1285 205 145 6/M - - - -

1299 Panigale S 39.9 39.9 39.9 39.9 39.9 1285 205 145 6/M - - - -

Panigale R 46.0 46.0 46.0 46.0 46.0 1198 205 136 6/M - - - -

Diavel 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8 1198 162 131 6/M - - - -

Diavel carbon 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 1198 162 131 6/M - - - -

Diavel Titanium 37.0 37.0 37.0 37.0 37.0 1198 162 131 6/M - - - -

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Street 750 4.52 - - - - 749 47 60 6/M - - - -

Superlow 5.71 5.95 5.86 5.81 5.81 883 50 69 5/M - - - -

iron 883 7.37 - - - - 883 50 69 5/M - - - -

Forty-eight 9.12 - - - - 1202 60 95 5/M - - - -

Street Bob 10.7 - - - - 1585 65 124 6/M - - - -

Fat Bob 13.1 - - - - 1585 65 126 6/M 2.8 - - -

Fat Boy 15.2 - - - - 1690 65 132 6/M 3.4 - - -

Fat Boy Special 15.6 16.2 16.0 15.9 15.9 1690 65 132 6/M 3.4 - - -

Heritage Softtail classic 16.6 - - - - 1690 65 132 6/M 3.4 - - -

Breakout 16.4 - - - - 1690 6/M - - - -

night Rod 21.9 - - - - 1247 115 111 5/M - - - -

Street Glide - 25.2 - 24.8 24.8 1690 65 134 6/M - - - -

Street Glide Special 29.8 - - - - 1690 65 134 6/M - - - -

cvo Limited 49.6 - - - - 1801 6/M - - - -

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cBR1000RR Fireblade 15.5 17.1 15.9 16.1 15.8 999 176 112 6/M 2.5 - - -

vT 1300cX 14.0 15.1 13.4 13.5 13.3 1312 57 107 5/M 5.3 - - -

vFR 17.6 18.9 18.1 18.3 18.0 1237 125 129 6/M - - - -

Goldwing GL1800 28.5 30.5 - - - 1832 118 167 5/M - - - -

Goldwing GL1800 airbag 31.5 33.7 - - - 1832 118 167 5/M - - - -

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ST7 5.79 6.26 5.96 6.14 5.95 678 58 57 5/M 3.1 - - -

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Scout 12.0 12.0 - - - 1133 100 98 6/M - - - -

chief Dark Horse 22.0 22.0 - - - 1811 - 139 6/M - - - -

chief classic 25.6 25.6 - - - 1811 - 139 6/M - - - -

chief vintage 28.5 28.5 - - - 1811 - 139 6/M - - - -

chieftain 32.0 32.0 - - - 1811 - 139 6/M - - - -

Roadmaster 35.0 35.0 - - - 1811 - 139 6/M - - - -

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Z800 - 8.1 - 8.1 7.6 806 111 83 6/M - - - -

Z1000 12.5 12.9 - 12.9 12.7 1043 139 111 6/M - - - -

ninja 1000 12.5 12.9 - 12.9 12.7 1043 140 111 6/M - - - -

ninja ZX-10R - 16.4 - 15.8 15.9 998 197 112 6/M 2.8 - - -

ninja ZX-14R - 17.7 - 17.0 17.7 1441 209 163 6/M - - - -

ninja H2 29.0 29.1 - 29.0 - 998 197 134 6/M - - - -

versys 1000 - 13.3 - 13.0 13.1 1043 116 102 6/M - - - -

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Bellagio 17.0 17.6 - - - 934 72 75 6/M - - - -

Griso 18.0 18.8 - - - 1151 108 108 6/M 5.2 - - -

Sports 8v 18.5 19.3 - - - 1151 108 108 6/M 5.2 - - -

Sports 8v corsa 18.6 19.5 - - - 1151 108 108 6/M 5.2 - - -

california 1400 22.0 23.0 - - - 1380 95 120 6/M 3.7 - - -

california 1400 Touring 23.8 24.8 - - - 1380 95 120 6/M - - - -

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intruder M800 10.1 10.1 - 10.2 10.3 805 50 65 5/M 2.9 - - -

intuder M1800R 16.0 16.0 - 16.2 16.3 1783 127 160 5/M 2.1 - - -

Bandit 10.8 10.8 - 10.9 11.0 1255 98 110 6/M 2.2 - - -

GSX-S1000 12.3 12.3 - - - 999 - - 6/M - - - -

GSX-S1000F 12.7 12.7 - - - 999 - - 6/M - - - -

v-Strom 15.0 15.0 - 15.2 15.3 1037 - - 6/M - - - -

GSX-R1000 16.0 16.0 - 16.2 16.3 999 160 110 6/M 2.1 - - -

Hayabusa 16.0 16.0 - 16.2 16.3 1340 197 155 6/M 2.8 - - -

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Bonneville 5.70 6.30 6.47 5.91 6.47 865 67 68 5/M - - - -

Bonneville T100 6.60 7.33 7.54 6.82 7.54 865 67 68 5/M - - - -

Thruxton 6.70 7.54 7.76 6.93 7.76 865 68 69 5/M - - - -

Street Triple aBS 7.50 8.31 8.55 7.74 8.55 675 105 68 6/M - - - -

Speed Triple aBS 10.4 11.6 12.0 10.7 12.0 1050 133 111 6/M - - - -

Tiger 800 XR 10.5 10.5 - - - 800 94 79 6/M - - - -

Tiger 800 Xc 12.0 12.0 - 12.3 - 800 94 79 6/M - - - -

Tiger 800 XRx 11.6 12.2 12.0 - 12.0 800 94 79 6/M - - - -

Tiger 800 Xcx 12.7 13.3 13.0 - 13.0 800 94 79 6/M - - - -

Tiger explorer 17.9 19.6 20.3 18.3 20.3 1215 135 121 6/M - - - -

Daytona 675 aBS 10.2 11.2 10.7 - 11.6 675 126 74 6/M - - - -

Daytona 675 R 11.4 12.7 12.2 11.7 13.1 675 126 77 6/M - - - -

Thunderbird Storm 13.0 14.6 15.1 13.3 15.1 1699 97 156 6/M - - - -

Thunderbird LT 15.8 17.0 17.5 - 17.5 1699 93 151 6/M - - - -

Rocket iii Road-ster 20.0 22.3 23.0 20.5 23.0 2294 146 221 5/M - - - -

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FZ1 10.7 10.7 - 12.1 - 998 148 106 6/M 3.0 - - -

yZF-R1 22.3 22.3 - - - 998 197 112 6/M - - - -

yZF-R1 M 29.4 29.4 - - - 998 197 112 6/M - - - -

vmax 25.7 25.7 - 29.6 - 1679 197 167 5/M 4.0 - - -Tota

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