BMW X3

Rs 41,20,000^* - Rs 47,90,000^*

The new BMW X3 has been launched in two diesel variants only, these are BMW X3 xDrive20d and BMW X3 xDrive30d. The new BMW X3 will be CKD produced at the BMW Plant Chennai. New BMW X3 price starts at Rs41.2 lakh for the new BMW X3 xDrive20d variant and the new BMW X3 xDrive30d variant is priced at Rs 47.9 lakh. The SUV will be available in eight color options. 

Ex-showroom Price (Delhi Rs.)	41,20,000
Transmission Type	Automatic
Engine Description	2.0L 130bhp 4cyl. In-line
Engine Displacement(cc)	1995
Maximum Power	130 @ 4,000 (PS@rpm)
Maximum Torque	350 @ 1750 (kgm@rpm)
Mileage-City(kmpl)	8.9
Mileage-Highway(kmpl)	13.3
Fuel Type	Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity(litres)	67
Seating Capacity	5

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Maruti Ritz

Maruti Ritz has endeared itself to its customers for its superb fuel efficiency of 17.7 kmpl in petrol and of 21.1 kmpl in diesel, bold styling and excellent road handling. Maruti Suzuki India has launched limited edition variant of Ritz which has been christened Ritz Genus. The suspension of Ritz Genus is quite firm, in an effort to keep it agile despite the height, so it feels accurate enough in corners. Let’s talk about the Maruti Ritz Price, features and specifications.

Engine Specification of Ritz Genus Petrol Version

• Displacement: 1197cc, 4 Cyl, K12M
• Engine Type: Petrol
• Maximum Power: 84 Bhp @ 6000 rpm
• Maximum Torque: 113 Nm @ 4500 rpm

Maruti Ritz Extra Features and Specifications

• Integrated music system
• Keyless entry
• New Color Emerald Blue
• Rear parcel tray
• Rear wiper-cum-washer
• Stylish body graphics and side mouldings
• Tilt-adjustable steering

 Variants of Maruti Ritz Genus
Maruti Ritz Price

• Maruti Ritz Genus Petrol VXi – 4,52,000.00
• Maruti Ritz Genus Diesel VDi – 5,32,000.00

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Maruti Suzuki Alto

Prices of Alto Std: Rs 2,29,147 INR.
Prices of Alto LX: Rs 2,60,520 INR.
Prices of Alto LXi: Rs 2,78,027 INR.
Prices of Alto K10 LXI: Rs 3,03,092 INR.
Prices of Alto K10 VXI: Rs 3,16,092 INR.
Prices of Alto Green LXi (CNG): Rs 3,23,02 INR.
With its powerful 3 cylinder, 998 (cc) engine and 5-speed Manual transmission system this car provides smooth driving experience. The most striking feature of this vehicle is its amazing fuel economy which is 20 km per liter of petrol. Its compact design helps drivers in the narrow and busy roads of India. With its beautiful interior and exterior this medium-ranged car is getting popularity. The only drawback of this car is that its design could be more attractive and stylish. 

Maruti Alto K10 Features & Specification

• Mfd. by: Maruti
• Item type: Car
• Model: Alto K10
• 998 cc K10 engine
• 20.2 km per litre mileage
• 2 tone interiors
• 68PS @ 6200rpm maximum power
• 90Nm @ 3500rpm maximum torque
• 13” inch wheels
• New fog lamps
• Booster assisted braking system
• Remote boot opener
• 35 liters petrol tank capacity
• Large 13-inch tubeless tyres
• 100 kmph in just 13.3 seconds
• Power windows
• Tubeless tyres
• Central locking
• Key reminder
• Internally adjustable ORVM

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Maruti Estilo VXi

Overview Of New Maruti Estilo
The decade old Maruti Suzuki Zen was replaced by a re-designed tall boy and rechristened as Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo. Zen was the first Maruti Suzuki to be officially discontinued from production, and Maruti had chosen to keep the Zen branding alive with the Estilo when they launched the car in 2006 to keep maintain continuity from the original ‘Jellybean-design’ Zen which was launched way back in May 1993 but Zen Estilo didn't managed to do so.
Now, Maruti India has come up with a refreshed New Estilo which looks much better than the outgoing model with new headlamps, grille and bumpers. Interiors have also been spruced up to give it a upmarket look with all beige theme.
Design & Style Of New Maruti Estilo
New Estilo comes with all the changes as expected in a mid life facelift - new bumpers, new headlights, new front grille and new fog lights. The front of the car certainly looks more grown up with the large teardrop shaped headlamps flanking a more mature looking grille. New Estilo sports a new bonnet, fenders, tail lamps and an aggressively styled front bumper - all adding up to a more grown-up look. The front fender of Estilo has robust wheel arc and the design is carried over to the rear fender as well. New wheel covers compliment the entire exterior makeover to give it a stylish and smart look.

Interiors & Comfort Features Of New Maruti Estilo
Interiors have also been spruced up to give New Estilo a more upmarket look but the overall design of dash and knobs seem to be more or less same like the last generation Zen Estilo. New model comes with a two tone chocolate brown-cum-beige colour combinations. The centre console has been modified a bit with addition of silver accent around the music system and AC controls which look cool but rotary knobs now feels outdated in comparison to push button controls.
The AC vents in centre are rectangular in shape while side ones are round with Silver lining around them. The instrument cluster is a three pod design with speedometer in centre flanked by tachometer on left side and temperature plus fuel gauge on right side. New Estilo now features digital tripmeter as standard. The Steering wheel is a three spoke one with big Suzuki logo in centre which looks quite dominating.

Engine & Gearbox Of New Maruti Estilo
The major and much needed change is the introduction of new engine, yes the New Estilo is powered by 998cc K-series engine from the A-Star.The engine has been tweaked a bit - now it generates maximum power of 68 Bhp at 6200 rpm with maxiumum torque of 90 Nm at 3500 rpm. This makes the New Estilo Bharat IV emission compliant with higher power to weight ratio and torque to weight ratio.
Technical highlights of the K10B engine include DOHC (Double Overhead Cam shaft) with offset crank shaft, resulting in better volumetric efficiency, improved power and FE, high compression ratio, plastic intake manifolds for reducing weight and suction losses, Smart Distributor-less ignition (SDLi) system with dedicated plug top coils and advanced injector for superior atomization. The engine oil in the new technology K10B engine is required to be changed only after 10,000 km thus lowering the running cost.
The new Estilo comes with a new Cable-type transmission technology. The five-speed manual gear with synchromesh is now changed to Cable type as against Rod-type, mechanical transmission earlier. This new transmission reduces the gear shifting effort in the new Estilo, by reducing mechanical losses. New Estilo has been fitted with an advanced ‘detent pin’ gear shift and select mechanism. This mechanism eliminates the sliding friction (or line contact) between parts and provides rolling friction (or point contact). This technology, in turn, facilitates smoother transition of gears, and is a first among all Maruti Suzuki products.

Safety Features Available In New Maruti Estilo
New Maruti Estilo is equipped with many active and passive safety features that you expect from a car in this range. The top model comes with ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), EBD ( Electronic Brake Distribution), Driver side SRS Airbag & Front, 3 point seatbelts & Rear Fog lights. In terms of vehicle security the VXi variant comes with i-CATS integrated keys, five-door central locking and anti-theft alarm.
Variants of New Maruti Estilo
- New Estilo Lx
- New Estilo Lxi
- New Estilo Vxi
- New Estilo Vxi ABS
It is available in four variants - Lx, Lxi, Vxi & top of the line Vxi ABS.
Shades Available in Maruti Estilo
New Estilo is available in 8 shades - Superior White - Midnight Black - Silky Silver - Dusky Brown - Ecru Beige - Quantum Orange - Bright Red - Emerald Blue.

Additional Features/Changes Made In New Maruti Estilo:
- New Design Front & Rear Bumpers
- New Tear Drop Shape Headlamps
- New Wheel Covers
- New Mature Looking Front Grille
- New Round Fog Lights
- New 998cc K-series engine from A-Star
- New Intrument Cluster
- New Gearbox
- New Interior Theme for seats and dashboard

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Maruti Swift

2011 Maruti Swift launched, price starts at Rs. 4.22 lakh

The much awaited new Maruti Swift has recently been launched in the Indian domestic market by the auto major Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. This next generation version of the car was launched in New Delhi at price for the base variants of the car starts at Rs. 4.22 lakh at Ex-showroom New Delhi. This new model of the car is also available in both the petrol and diesel engine versions which are now fuel efficient and great performer. The petrol version of new Maruti Swift is available in three variants like LXi, VXi and ZXi while the diesel version is also available in three variants like LDi, VDi and ZDi. The new Maruti Swift price is impressive and competitive in the segment which is attracting India’s hatchback car lovers and stood over 4000 units of booking mark.

The new Maruti Swift petrol is now 5bhp more powerful than old model and outputs 87 Bhp while the torque output remains the same at 114 Nm and delivers average mileage of 18.6 kmpl . On the other hand, Fiat made Multijet Turbo, 1.3L, DDis diesel powerplant of new baby is generating peak power of 75 Bhp and max torque of 190 Nm. It is fuel efficient and delivers impressive average mileage of 22.9 kmpl.

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BMW 7 Series

The 2010 BMW 7-Series lineup gains available all-wheel drive and a new top-end model. Conventional 7-Series models include the 750i and 750Li, each with rear-wheel drive. New for 2010 are the AWD 750i xDrive and 750Li xDrive. The top-end rear-drive 760Li is also new. The "L" versions of BMW's flagship sedan ride on a wheelbase that is 5.5 inches longer than that of the 750i. All 750i cars are powered by a 400-horsepower 4.4-liter twin turbocharged V8. A 6-speed automatic transmission is standard. The 760Li has a turbocharged 544-horsepower 6.0-liter V12 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front-side airbags, knee airbags, and curtain-side airbags. BMW's Active Roll Stabilization, designed to counter body lean, is standard on the 760Li and optional on the 750i and 750Li. BMW's new Integral Active Steering adds speed-sensitive rear-wheel steering to BMW's Active Steering system, which is standard on the 760 and optional on the 750. Standard is BMW's Dynamic Driving Control, which allows the driver to adjust the suspension, throttle response, transmission's shift characteristics, and power steering. A navigation system and wireless cell-phone link are standard along with BMW's iDrive control for audio, navigation, and climate settings. All include steering-linked headlights, front- and rear-obstacle detection, and BMW Assist emergency and concierge service. Other features include blind-spot alert, lane-departure warning, a head-up display, sideview and rearview cameras, and high beams that automatically dim when oncoming traffic is detected. Also offered are a 40-gigabyte hard drive for the audio and navigation systems, which allows for storage of up to 13 gigabytes of music files. A night-vision system, adaptive cruise control, DVD entertainment, and keyless access and engine start are available.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium-Large Cars are top-of-the-line sedans in size and luxury. Many are manufacturer flagships and/or showcases for the newest automotive technology. Some have six-figure price tags.

Our Best Buys are the Hyundai Genesis, Lexus LS, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Our Recommended picks are the Audi A8 and Cadillac DTS.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Fisker Karma, Jaguar XJ Series, Lexus LS, and Porsche Panamera. The BMW 7-Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class gain gas/electric hybrid models for 2010.

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Audi A8

Rs 78,00,000^* - Rs 1,26,56,000^*

The all new Audi A8 was launched in Mumbai today for a price of Rs. 87,32,000 (ex showroom). Bollywood actress Lara Dutta was present at the launch ceremony to unveil the luxury on wheels. The stunner received a huge applaud from the audience. The powerful 4.2 FSI V8 engine offers an output of 372 HP ensuring pure power combined with top notch luxury.

Audi A8 Description :

Overall

Audi has decided to bring its all new and exclusive Audi A8 in Indian Auto Market on 10th Jan 2011. After many speculations and guesses, the company has officially announced Audi A8 for Indian portfolio. The car promises great luxury comfort and high end performance. Indian Auto market is a sizzling destination for car manufacturers all over the world and joining the line Audi is also following aggressive strategies to grab its share of pie. The exclusive saloon would be available for sale in India from 10th Jan 2011. The car in its high luxury form is expected to grab a big share of Indian Luxury car segment by providing the customers, high end technology. Audi A8 is based on a platform of sophisticated technology which is visible in appearance and performance of the saloon. Audi A8 is going to give a tough competition to BMW Gran Turismo, Jaguar XF, BMW 7 Series, Volkswagen Phaeton, BMW 6 Series and Mercedes Benz S Class.

The company claims that Audi A8 would be the most luxurious and comfortable car in its segment. The car is expected to launch in 3 exclusive variants out of which two will be petrol and one will be diesel engine model. All the engines are turbocharged and bear direct fuel injection system. The variant with 4.2L, TFSI petrol engine, is capable enough to produce 372PS of peak power at 6800 rpm while it generates top torque of 445 Nm at 3500 rpm. The other petrol variant of the Audi A8 is powered by a 3.0 TFSI quattro petrol, 8 cylinder engine which easily pumps out 250 PS of maximum power at 4000-4500 rpm and 420 Nm of peak torque at 2500-4850rpm. The variant is loaded with standard eight-speed tiptronic transmission. The diesel variant of Audi A8 might be loaded with 3.0 TDI quattro diesel engine that develops 290 PS of peak power at 4850-6500 rpm and 550 Nm of peak torque at 1500-3000 rpm. The variant is loaded with a eight-speed tiptronic transmission.

Coming to the exterior of stunning Audi A8, it is too aggressive and wears similar looks to other models from its black suit family. The nose of Audi A8 is somewhat flat and holds a strong grille compartment. The front grille forms the bold nose of the car and the large fog lamps dominate the overall face of the car. The crease on its body are bold and beautiful giving it a prominent look. The outside rear view mirrors are painted in body colour. The front and rear bumper of Audi A8 also, can be found painted in body colour. The beautiful luxury is expected to carry 8Jx18 '7-arm design' alloy wheels with 235/55 R18 Y tyres and locking wheel bolts. Coming to the rear side view of Audi A8, it looks attractive and mesmerising. Its rear side is given a rounded shape with compact looks having prominent taillights. The rear windshield of Audi A8 is in apt proportion to the front rendering the rear view clear visiblity. The rear view wears a traditional touch of Audi brand and thus will catch attention of people driving behind. Similarly, the interiors of all exciting Audi A8 is given the finest looks in terms of the design. The cabin of Audi A8 assures comfort with unlimited luxury to its occupant. It is expected to be affixed with air-conditioner, latest audio system and ESP stability system.

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Volkswagen Touareg Cars

Ex-showroom Price :

51.85 to 51.85 lacs
The SUV that can pull a Boeing747. That's right, the Volkswagen Touareg is a very capable SUV from the German car manufacturer's stable and incidentally is a cousin to the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne. Like the other two, the plan was to have an SUV that could behave like a sports car. The Touareg lives up to these standards and is definitely an SUV to be seen in. Powering the Touareg are a choice of petrol and diesel mills, however if its absolute dominance that you want opt for the V10TDI.

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Volkswagen Vento Cars

Ex-showroom Price :

6.99 to 9.44 lacs

The Volkswagen Vento is more than just a Volkswagen Polo with a boot. In fact the Vento has been developed from chassis up as a three box car. It’s important to know this, for the impact that such design efforts have result in a total change in driving dynamics and interior space and comfort. Though it shares it front looks with the Polo hatch, that is where the familiarity ends. The Vento gets its power from a choice of petrol and diesel engines which churn out more than ample horses, its been spruced up to have a lot of features and most importantly interior space has been improved upon to offer enhanced passenger comfort. Priced right, the Vento is a formidable package in the Upper C segment.

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