Mercedes M-Class gets top safety rating

M-Class is SUV from Mercedes.Diferent engine options are there.
The M-Class has won the top crash safety rating (Five stars)from the EuroNCAP testing agency.
The M-Class has six air bags, belt tighteners, belt force limiters, and crash-responsive NECK-PRO head rests,as well as the PRE-SAFE passenger system.
The PRE-SAFE passenger protection system uses the driver's braking and steering behaviour to recognise critical situations and can then deploy preventive safety measures before an accident occurs.
Euro NCAP is the European New Car Assessment Programme.

FORD UNVEILS COMPACT CAR FIGO IN DELHI

Two engine options 1.2 ltre petrol and 1.4 ltre diesel.
Price starts at below 4 lakhs rupees.
85% of the parts will be sourced locally from India

THE ALL NEW FORD ENDEAVOUR 2009

3 LITRE Duartorq TDCi giving out 156ps power and 380Nm torque.
2.5 litre TDCi giving 143Ps power and 330Nm torque.
5 speed autotransmission. 4x4 and 4x2 options.
Electric shift-on-the-fly system for 2WD or 4WD selection
17.9 lakhs and 15 lakhs rupees ex-show room

2010 OPEL ASTRA

Engine options 1.4 naturally aspirated,1.4 turbo petrol with 120-140 bhp and 175-200Nm torque & 1.6 turbo petrol with 180bhp
1.3,1.7,2.0 turbo diesel with 95-160bhp power.
All these are built on the Chevrolet Delta platform which comes in the Cruze.

AUDI Q 7 2009 IN KERALA, INDIA

3.0 LITRE TDI,V6 TURBO DIESEL,240bhp,56kgm of torque,
The additional feature on the previous model is the brake energy recovery system.When you brake or when you are coasting, the kinetic energy produced is stored in the electrical system battery as electrical energy. When you accelerate hard,the electrical energy stored supports the car's electrical system reducing the load on the alternator saving fuel.The new model gives 8.9 litre for 100 kms. The previous model used to return 9.1 litre for 100 kms.
There is a brake energy recovery system in this car.When you brake or when you are cruising, the kinetic energy you are producing is converted to electrical energy which is stored in the onboard battery.When you accelerate hard the stored energy in the battery supports the car's elctrical system reducing the load on the alternator and improving fuel efficiency.
The trafficators as well as the tail lamps are LEDs.
The Q7 rides on 18 inch wheels.

CHEVROLET CRUZE IN INDIA SOON

Tech.Specifications:-

Diesel Engine 1991 cc, 4 cyls in line,FWD, 148 bhp @ 4000rpm, Torque 33 kgms @ 2600 rpm.

Common rail, variable geometry turbo, 4 valves per cylinder, SOHC.

5 speed manual gear box.

Weight 1520 kgs

Tyres 205/60R16 tubeless

Brakes F/R Ventillated disc/Solid disc

Fuel Efficiency:- 10.2kpl/14.1kpl in city/ highway

Length - 4597mm (longer than Civic, Corolla, Jetta and Laura)

Fuel tank is located in between the rear wheels for safety in case of a rear collision.

A kryless system provides entry and start/stop. You only need to have the key in your pocket. Press the clutch and push the button to start. Exit from the car and you walk off, the car locks itself. A touch sensor on the door handle locks the car from inside and pulling the door handles unlocks the doors.

SKODA SUV YETI WILL COME TO INDIA IN 2009 END

Skoda SUV Yeti comes to India by 2009 end.

4.2 mtre long. Boot 1760 litre with seats folded

5 engine options.

2 petrol.

1.2 litre TSI petrol, FWD, 103 bhp

1.8 litre petrol, 4WD, 158 bhp

3 Diesel CRDI

109 bhp FWD

138 & 168 bhp 4W

THE NEW SKODA LAURA IN INDIA

The new laura is available in three engine options:-
1.8 TSI-(Turbo charged Fuel stratified Injection) petrol
TDI-PD (Turbo Direct Injection- Pumpe Duse) 1.9 and 2.0 Diesel
Transmission.
6 Speed DSG(Direct Shift Gear box)Automatic Tiptronic
1.9 litre diesel is available with 5 speed manual also.
Specifications:-
1798 cc TSI 16 valve DOHC. 160 bhp @4500-6200rpm, Torque 250 Nm @1500-4500rpm
1896 cc Turbo charged with self aligning blades. High pressure Direct Injection OHC, Diesel.
105 bhp @4000 rpm,250 Nm torque @1900 rpm.
1968 cc TDI PD, Turbo charged with self aligning blades, 16v DOHC, 140 bhp @4000rpm,
320 Nm torque @1750 rpm.
Brakes:-
Front Disc, Rear Disc.
Tyres:-
195/65R15, 205/55R16
Kerb Wt. 1365kg,1310kg, 1335kg, 1355kg.

THE NEW MERCEDES E-63 AMG

6.2 litre V8, naturally aspirated, 518 bhp, 629 Nm torque, wt 1840kg, 0 to 100 -4.5 secs.
To reduce the torque while changing gears, upto 6 of the 8 cylinders shut down.Automated manual gear box. Comfort, Sports,Sports Plus and Paddles(Manual) Speedshift. MCT- 7speed sports transmission and various other fuel saving techniques saves fuel by about 12%.
US Sales starts in Nov.2009
19 inch light alloy wheels. 255/35R19 front and 255/30R19 rear.
AMG ride controll sports suspension has electronically controlled damping.
Top speed limited to 186mph.
In India 3498 cc V6 petrol which belts out 272bhp, 4 valve per cyl, DOHC, from the current S-Class will drive the new E-Class for the time being.
It catapults the 212 to 160kmph in 20 secs.The top speed is 250 kmph.
Diesel model E320 will follow after a few months.
It will be launched in October in India.

JAGUAR TO LAUNCH XJ SOON

Light weight alloy chasis.
Rivals Merc S Class,BMW 7 Series.
5 litre naturally aspirated, V 8 petrol and may be 2.7 twin turbo diesel which belts out 275bhp and 3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel.

Three variants in the petrol engine.

1-The naturally aspirated version with 385 bhp @6500 rpm and 380 lb-feet torque @3500 rpm.

2-The supercharged 470 bhp @6000-6500 rpm and 424 lb-ft @2500-5000 rpm and

3-510 bhp @6000-6500 rpm and 461 lb-ft @2500-5000 rpm.
In India will be sold as CBUs with a price tag of Rs 90 lakhs plus.