Honda Small car Jazz / Fit in india mid 2008

Small car buyers may soon have one more option. HONDA company is working hard on their small redesigned car honda FIT/JAZZ plans to launch it in mid 2008 in Indian market.
The Honda Jazz / Fit is a five-door hatchback automobile produced by Honda of Japan, that was first introduced in June 2001. The Jazz is based on the same platform as the Honda CityZX. At 3,830mm, the Jazz will meet the 4-metre overall length parameter that the Government has set for being eligible for the lower 16 per cent excise duty rate.

However, in most markets the Jazz or the Fit is currently being offered with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, a feature that will disqualify it for the lower excise rate, based on the Government's other 1.2-litre engine size limitation for eligible small cars. Honda could be developing a smaller sized version of its i-DSI engine for meeting the norms.
the Fit has a class-leading 24 km per liter fuel economy.
In japan it is available inn two model-1)Fit-Starting at $13,9501
2)-Fit Sport - $15,2701.
In india fit /jazz will be launch in range of Rs5-6 lkhs
some features may change in india to achieve better pricing..
Technical Features
* 109-hp, 1.5-liter, 16-Valve SOHC VTEC® engine
* LEV-2 (Low-Emission Vehicle)
* Drive-By-Wire™ Throttle System
* Front-wheel drive
* MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
* Torsion-Beam Rear Suspension
* Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
* Power-Assisted Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
* 100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups
Interior Features
* 200-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers 5-Mode Equalizer
* MP3/Windows Media™ Audio (WMA) Playback Capability
* Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System
* Power Windows with Auto-Down Driver's Window
* Cruise Control
* Adjustable Steering Column
* Beverage Holders, Front and Rear
* Headlights-On Reminder
* 60/40 Split 2nd-Row Magic Seat®
* Rear Window Defroster and Blue Backlit Gauges
* Tachometer and12-Volt Power Outlet
Exterior Features
* Security System with Remote Entry
* Rear Window Wiper/Washer
* Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers
* Fog Lights
* Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with Body-Colored Bezel
* Tinted Glass
* 15" Alloy Wheels
Safety Features
* 3-Point Seat Belts at All Seating Positions
* Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Pretensioners
* Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
* Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupan Position Detection System (OPDS)
* Side Curtain Airbags
* Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
* Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
* Side-Impact Door Beams
* Outboard Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
* Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NEW TVS 125CC - FLAME

Third largest motorcycle maker, TVS Motor Co., has started selling its 125 cc motorcycle 'Tvs Flame', in Chennai, but the national launch is scheduled for January.
THE new TVS DHAMAAL bike "flame 125cc" is coming to market to hit the road speedly..
A unique design element of the Flame,DASHING LOOKS ,tvs motor is again going to win people hearts.
Flame is priced at Rs 45,000 ex-showroom Chennai.
Looks: The Flame seems to be a very important new model from TVS. , TVS has made sure to make the flame an eyecatching bike. The Flame features an all black design theme which seems to be very popular these days. The alloy wheels, Engine and Chain covers along with the alloy footrests all all finished in black. The front turn indicators which have been integrated along with the plastic extensions on the tank.The Flame has also used the plastic engine guard and the split grap rails from the Apache RTR. The headlamp design looks to have been heavily inspired from the Apache.iTS looks and specs the TVS Flame will probably be positioned as a premium 125 cc offering.
iTS looks and specs the TVS Flame will probably be positioned as a premium 125 cc offering.
Engine (CC): 124.8 CC, 4 Stroke with CCV-Ti
Max Power: 10.5 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque: 10 Nm @ 6250 rpm
Gear Box: 4 Speed
Bore X Stroke: 54.5 X 53.5
Carburettor Type: VM Type- Ucal
Wheels/Tyres
Wheels Type: Mag alloys
mileage:109km/l(expected)
Performance :
Max. speed 95 kmph
The soon launched 125 cc Exceed from Bajaj will cater to the entry level 125 cc segment.

Well if you compare Exceed with Flame. Initial pics of Exceed make it
very similar to look like existing Discover whereas Flame looks like a brand new bike and with good looks.
TVS surely has a winner in their stable, iff they can do a good marketingIt seems TVS FLAME will be FIRST CHOICE FOR CUSTOMER'S.
TVS, which has seen sales fall for nine straight months, expects 'Flame' to boost sales.
tvs had earlier run into patent infringement issues as claimed by Bajaj Auto mobiles to its much acclaimed DTSi technology although the company claims the Flame is based on a technology patented by AVL in Austria and improved version of a Honda patent that had expired long back.
source:tvs

NEW MARUTI SPLASH in India in 2008

Based on an all-new platform Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) is set to launch NEW MARUTI SPLASH in early 2008.This car is likely to replace their existing Wagon R model. but i wish it should come with its own name splash.

Splash comes with attractive styling, compact dimensions, responsive handling, very good build quality and a high degree of environmental compatibility.Splash concept that was shown at last year’s Paris Motor Show and model debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show

ENGINE- MARUTI Splash will also be available in
Two petrol versions - 1litre 1000cc,3 Cyl65bhp and 1.2 litre1200cc, 4 Cyl Petrol 86bhp
and 1.3 litre diesel engine 1248cc, 4 Cyl, Multijet 75bhp@4000rpm.
All these engines will be mated to a 5-speed gearbox and will be within Europe’s much debated C02 emission cap of 140g/km.

FEATURES- Suzuki Splash The car shall also come with Suzuki’s standard set of safety features like ABS, airbags, brake assist,ASP, etc some of which may be trimmed for India, to keep costs into consideration. Also the engine & transmission options may vary for India for the petrol versions.
DIMENSIONS-
Length: 3214 mm Width: 1468 mm Height: 1382 mm

The premium hatchback Splash be available in between price range of Rs 3.5l(petrol) and 4.5l(diesel)in the Indian market by mid-2008. This one’s going to be yet another winner form Suzuki, after SX4 and Swift.

Ratan Tata’s dream project -TATA 1 lakh car jeh

Tata Motors is working hard on fulfilling the dreams of millions of two wheeler owners in the country who want to buy a car.
The company said that it was about to deliver on its promise to produce a car which will cost Rs 1 lakh. The Ratan Tata’s dream project has seen several difficulties but they say that they are on track to deliver the car sometime next year.
But the much touted TATA Rs one lakh car would be unveiled at the Auto Expo in New Delhi on January 10.Tata say the current most favoured name within the company is the Tata Jeh.

Tata 1 Lakh car will resemble a production version of Tata’s 1998 Zing concept car. It will be a 5-door hatchback but there will be very little space behind the rear seats for a boot. In fact, even rear bench space is expected to be at a premium, making the car a 2+2 of sorts.

Definitely a pure A to B city car with the distance between A to B limited to short journeys where you do not need to carry any luggage. Not a balik kampung car, definitely. The car will be built on a rear engine rear wheel drive platform and will be powered by a two-cylinder engine.

Two of these two-cylinder engines will be offered - a 660cc 2-cylinder petrol and the world’s first low-cost 700cc two-cylinder common rail diesel engine with a special low cost common rail system developed by Bosch. Bosch will also apply a fuel injection system called “value motronic” for the 660cc petrol unit which will be power by 4 gears
Ratan Tata’s dream project -TATA 1 lakh car jeh has given Average in internal company tests, the petrol version managed to achieve a fuel efficiency of 26 km travelled per liter of fuel consumed. The diesel version is expected to be even better.

Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata has said it should not be impossible for the world's cheapest (Rs one lakh) car to co-exist with prestigious brands like Jaguar and Land Rover despite an image disparity.

TECHSURGE 08 ANNUAL TECHNICAL FEST AND MRIDANG 08 ANNUAL Cultural festival

MAHARAJA AGRASEN INSTITUDE OF TECHNOLOGY, sector-22,ROHINI,DELHI,
affilated to I.P university is a premier institute in the field of technology.
PRESENT'S
TECHSURGE 08 ITS ANNUAL TECHNICAL FEST AND MRIDANG 08 its ANNUAL Cultural festival ON 30TH AND 31TH JAN AND 1ST FEB.
for details-: www.maitlive.com

HONDA CIVIC HYBRID ON INDIAN ROADS IN 2008

To drive an Hybrid car Indians will not have to wait for longtime because Honda Siel Car is going to launch Civic hybrid in India in 2008 summer.
While attempts to move over to alternative and renewable fuel have been made in India with liquefied petroleum gas, compressed natural gas and bio-diesel powered cars, the Civic hybrid will be the first mass produced hybrid car to hit Indian roads. The idea of Honda is to bring an environment friendly technology to India.

While the chassis and the body of the car are largely unchanged, the hybrid version has a combustion engine integrated with an electric powered motor, which recharges when the car is running. The car automatically shifts between the two sources of power, depending on the requirement and also uses them simultaneously.Civic has a specific breaking system, which recharges the battery every time you use the breaks.

As a result, the car burns less fuel and provides a mileage which is double of the petrol version at around 20 kmpl. Compared with the petrol version which turns out a 130bhp, the hybrid model will give around 110bhp.
price for Honda Civic hybrid will be nearly Rs 20 lakh.

HYUNDAI HYBRID CAR

BMW 3 Series – the 320i, 325i and 320d

Going in for a new luxury sedan? wait do gave a look to BMW's 3 Series "German luxury car" has a looks quite like the BMW 5 Series and is equally roomy with increased the dimensions. To our surprise two trim options petrol and diesel engine versions are being manufacturing in India.

BMW 3 Series – the 320i, 325i and 320d -is considered as big dady of luxury car with a price tag of Rs.26 lakhs .
The four-cylinder petrol power unit for the BMW 3 Series Sedan is a true athlete consumption: 7.5 litres of fuel per 100 kmand four-cylinder diesel power unit needs less than 6 litres of fuel per 100 km, and reaches its maximum engine speed at just 2,000 rpm.
The three models sold in India come with the following specifications:BMW 320i/325i/330i
Price Rs 27-32 lakh (est)
Engine 1995cc/2497cc/2996cc,petrol
Power 150bhp/218bhp/258bhp
Torque 20.39kgm/28.49kgm/30.59kgm
Kerb weight 1435-1555kg
Installation Longitudinal, front, rear-wheel drive
L/W/H 4520/2013/1421mm W’base 2760mm

The fuel tank filler flap is integrated in the central locking system.alarm system, automatic air conditioning, automatic transmission, car telephone preparation (subject to availability of service provider), 6-CD changer and central locking with electronic, immobiliser and crash sensor. HiFi loudspeaker system and BMW Professional Radio are of superlative quality.Depending on the model, there is a glass roof.

Other Accessories: electric green stripe windscreen, and headlight washer system, interior mirror with automatic, anti-dazzle, interior/Exterior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle, Leather steering wheel, Metallic paintwork multifunction steering wheel, on-board computer, including check control, on-board monitor with TV function, park distance control, front and rear, park distance control, rear. A rain sensor ensures you do not have to take your hands of the steering when the rain starts. There is a rear centre armrest with, two upholders, seat adjustment, electric with memory function for driver’s seat. A sports leather steering wheel improves the grip and enhances the sports-car-like handling and ride.

Safety:A precisely-designed network of suspension, engine management, brakes and tyres, plus an array of electronic sensors The six standard airbags are deployed as needed. The restraint system, featuring seatbelt tensioners and force limiters, delivers split-second protection for the Sedan's occupants, should a collision be unavoidable.

Offers a warranty for the bodywork of 12 years and three years for the paintwork. For the entire automobile (excluding the replacement of worn parts), Original BMW parts as well as Original BMW accessories, BMW offers a warranty of two years regardless of the mileage.
source:bmw.in

Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen German car company is making Indian debut with its latest and popular sedan model Passat for those who have the taste for the extraordinaryfeatures and powerful performance. can experience genuine enthusiasm with Passat.
The chrome elements, alloy wheels and exclusive interior assert the need for uniqueness and make you stand out in the crowd. Discover Passat – the elegant vehicle.

The all new Volkswagen Passat will be sold in two diesel versions and will be powered by four cylinder 2000 cc TDi 2.0 litre engine that will generate maximum power of 140 BHP and torque of 320 Nm @t 1750-2500 RPM.accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in just 9.8 seconds
A newly developed balancer shaft module is fitted so that vibration on this engine is reduced to a minimum. This ensures exceptionally smooth running and therefore more comfort inside the vehicle.
Volkswagen Passat has a price tag of Rs 25-28 lacs.

Multi-function steering wheel:The leather-covered multi-function steering wheel features an operating facility for gear-change, multi-function display and radio. Shift paddles enable you to operate the 6-speed automatic DSG gearbox without taking your hands off.

Five stars for safety: In the Euro NCAP crash test the Passat achieved the top five-star rating for occupant protection. With a whole range of new generation safety features the Passat provides the highest level of safety possible.

passot spell more competition in Toyota Camry, Nissan Teana, Mercedes C Class, BMW 3 series and Audi A4 category.

Xenitis Group launched a 100cc mobike for Rs 19,990

Riding own BIKE is not impossible,Xenitis Group has proved by launch of a 100cc mobike for Rs 19,990, with equated monthly instalments (EMIs) fixed at Rs 490.
Xenitis the first company which rolled out sub-10,000 PCs (five years ago) and India’s first laptop to be priced under Rs 20,000(recently) has now launched a 100cc motorcycle for under Rs 20,000.
Xenitis set up its two-wheeler manufacturing plant in West Bengal in April this year at an investment of Rs 300 crore , it is manufacturing close to 30,000 two-wheelers every month .

The Xenitis bike will be sold under the Global brandname, and with self-starter, halogen headlamp and integrated instrument panel, is priced at par with the global selling price of such motorcycles, said Ghosh, implying that Indian companies are presently selling motorbikes at artificially inflated prices.
Global Auto’s Rock 100cc is featured with 4-stroke engine, electronic self start and kick start facility, tachometer, gear indicator, aerodynamic headlight with halogen bulbs, the low price point and the 115-km per km mileage were the two factors that would enable the bike to penetrate mass markets.

Hero Honda is one of the prominent players in the 100cc segment, with models such as the CD Dawn and the CD Deluxe priced between Rs 31,000 and 35,000. Bajaj Auto is planning to replace its 100cc models with 125cc ones. TVS Motor Company has the StaR series, with models such as the StaR, the StaRCity and the StaRSport, which are priced between Rs 32,000 and Rs 35,000. The Yamaha Alba, a 106cc bike, is available for Rs 43,500.

Xenitis also plans to roll out 150cc gearless scooters, as well as 150cc and 200cc motorcycles and 250cc cruiser bikes soon all based on such aggressive pricing.

Hyundai i10 finally launched

Hyundai i10, the new city small car has been finally launched. India is the first and only country in which the Hyundai i10 is made.The i10, A-Class Car is expected to be between Rs 3.39 lakh and Rs 4.90 lakh.
The Hyundai i10 has a 1.1 litre 65 bhp engine, the same as the one in Hyundai Kia Picanto sold abroad. However, there is less CO2 emission than in the Picanto. The Hyundai i10 also comes with a diesel option which have a 1200 cc diesel engine. Hyundai has also fitted airbags for all passengers. This is makes it a first for any small car in India to offer airbags as standard fitting. The i10 will options for a manual transmission or an automatic transmission.

The Hyundai i10 in India will have air conditioning as standard accessory; All i10s will have power windows in the front, central locking, power steering, tinted glass, 14 inch alloy wheels, body-coloured bumpers and a CD player.

The i10 is 3,565mm long and 1,595mm wide. It has a 2,380mm wheelbase. The i10 has improved power and reduced weight, by using a kappa engine which uses an aluminium cylinder block.

Some of the features of Hyundai i10 include seatbelt pretensioners, factory-fitted sunroof, leather steering wheel cover, and a rear spoiler. The i10 will roll out in four variants - Hyundai i10 D-Lite, Hyundai i10 Era, Hyundai i10 Magna and the automatic version Hyundai i10 D-Auto. All models come with impact-sensing auto door unlock system.


The i10 is the latest in the Hyundai i-series of cars. It has already launched the i30 in Europe. i10 is being launched for the first time in India. It will be followed by the i20.
i 10 D-Lite (Solid) 339026
i 10 D-Lite (Metalic) 342770
i 10 Era (Solid) 374510
i 10 Era (Metalic) 378253
i 10 Magna (Solid) 398515
i 10 Magna (Metalic) 402259
i 10 Magna-O (Solid) 474758
i 10 Magna - O (Metalic) 478502
i 10 Magna-O with Sunroof (Solid) 490475
i 10 Magna - O with Sunroof (Metalic) 494218
source:hyundai