AUDI Q5 LAUNCHED

The agile Q5 is a scaled down version of the Q7 built on the same platform as the A4 with the same wheel base.

The steering wheel has audio controls on it.The automatic version has paddle shifts also to change gears. A new characteristic of this SUV is its hill descent feature. The on board computers assist you to climb down a steep hill.

Two engine options are available in India. A 3.0 litre 240bhp TDi diesel and a 2.0 litre 208 bhp turbo petrol. In the US market a 3.2 LV6 variable valve lift petrol is the olny option now available.A hybrid petrol/electric may come out in the future.

Gear box is 7 speed dual clutch automatic.Permanent 4 wheel drive Quattro system gives out 40/60 front/rear power delivery.

Estimated price is 45 lakh Indian rupees.

Maruti Suzuki India has unveiled a new K-series engine.The K12M is 1197 cc BS-IV(Euro-IV) all aluminium engine.K- series engines are not only fuel efficient but also low on CO2 emissions.The previous engine in this series is the A-star's K10B engine.

Honda's new Accord

Honda has launched the new Accord in India.The six cylinder car weighing more than 1.5 tons is a petrol car like all honda cars.The most advanced technology in this car is a new cylinder management system. When you do not need a lot of torque like eg. when you are cruising on the highway a few of the cylinders will shut down, ie all the valves will close and fuel injection also will stop. Like this upto three cylinders will be disabled. Again when you need torque these cylinders will become functional.The new  accord with this V6 engine will cost more than 28 lakhs.

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