Top 5 New Maruti Suzuki Car to Invest In

Maruti Suzuki is one of the dominating brands in the automobile industry of India. Millions of people in the country, looking to buy their first car often go for this brand without any second thought. Keeping up with the expectations of the people, the brand also keeps coming up consistently with new models which are going to be welcomed by every sector in the society. The following are some of the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Cars which you can consider if you are looking for an affordable option.

New Gen Maruti Celerio

Wait till the Diwali this year, and you are likely to get a new launch from Maruti- the New Gen Maruti Celerio. This hatchback is an upgrade version of the model with much superior exterior styling and a new platform and better interior. Considered in the same segment as Tata Tiago and Hyundai Santro, the model has a longer wheelbase and wider cabin. There will be two engine options- the 67 bhp 1 liter petrol and the 77bhp 1.2 liter petrol. There is also s-speed manual transmission and AMT Automatic unit for options.

 

New Generation Maruti Alto

A classic offering from the brand, the New generation Maruti Also is also another new Maruti Suzuki car that is considered the best choice among middle-class nuclear families. It is cost-effective and the new design will have several notable upgradation. It is likely to be launched in 2021. The new design will be based on HEARTECT platform. There will be a new grille, revised headlamps, a studier bumper, and overall bolder design in terms of the styling. It will also be equipped with top specs like a touch screen infotainment with Smartphone connectivity.

 

New Maruti Electric Car

Among the new Maruti Cars, the much anticipated one is the first ever electric car from the brand. The launch is to take place in 2021. The model car is based on the third generation Wagon R hatchback in terms of design. However, the grille, tail lamp and headlamp designs have been updated. It is also going to be available with the standard and fast charging option. The best part is, the car can run for 150 km from a single charge.

Mid-Sized SUV from Maruti

In association with Toyota, Maruti is also set to launch a mid-sized SUV. It is rumoured that the new Maruti Suzuki car will be based on the Toyota Raize’s platform. It is a low-cost version of the TNGA platform. The new platform is called DNGA and the overall specification and design of the car is expected to rival Hyundai Creta, Nissan Kicks, and Kia Seltos. It will also be available with both manual and automated transmission.

5-Door Maruti Jimny

At the Auto Expo 2020, Maruti Suzuki had showcased the 3-door Maruti Jimny. However, now a 5-door version of the off-roader will soon be brought into limelight by the brand. It is likely to be called the New generation Maruti Gypsy. It will be equipped with a 1.5l K15 petrol engine. Moreover it will be offered in 5 speed manual transmission and 4-speed torque convertor automatic gearbox as the available options.

All these vehicles are likely to be launched by end of this year or by 2021. If you are looking forward to investing your money on a new car, then Maruti has a lot to offer and hence it is best to wait.

The Latest Audi Q2 SUV Is Up for Booking At 2 Lakhs Rupee

Audi always brings surprises for all the car lovers. As always Audi is first in the row for launching new cars in India. Although this year there is a worldwide crisis due to ongoing pandemic of covid still Audi never cease to surprise us. With the back to back launch of Audi Q8, Audi A8, Audi RS 7 Audi India is again launching another model from the Q family. The Q8 Audi already launched this year is very well received by the Indian buyer so it is expected that the Q2 will grab the same amount of praise from the Indian buyer. Audi India already announced the booking amount for the SUV and the launch is also near the corner. Not only that Audi India is also offering great package deal as the introductory benefit to the buyer. A five year package for servicing with five year road side assistance and five year extended warranty for the SUV. So, it is understandable that the early bird will catch the best worm and everyone is getting ready for the haul.

Best Features of The Q2 SUV

From the car reviews made based on the teasers and spy pic of the car is already in the list of the buyers. Also keeping in mind the upcoming festivities the car will be launched at perfect timing.

•    The SUV will be powered by petrol engine with 2.0 liter capacity.
•    It will be equipped with Quattro all-wheel drive system also.
•    It will be also the most affordable and economical car to buy starting only from rupees 40 lakhs in showroom.

With only one picture revealed of the car the look and color is enough to make the crowd go crazy for it. The head of Audi India Balbir Singh Dhillon also added that they are ask very happy to open the Audi Q2 for booking and as the fifth and most probably the last launch this year this car is very special as it opens up new segment of buyers for this brand. It is luxurious with full of features and qualifies to extend the Q range. Mr. Dhillon also added that this year is exciting for the Audi brand despite the pandemic with five launches in a row and they wished that this will add to the cheerfulness of the festival this year.

Jaguar F-Pace SVR Debuts in UAE

In the world of car brands, the name Jaguar has always inspired a sense of seduction among car enthusiasts. As the flagship SUV of the company, the newly launched, all-new 2020 Jaguar F-Pace SVR is sure going to make its competitors jealous with its rugged new look, vast arsenal of features and the beautiful combination of class, comfort and performance. The beautiful design and high performance specs allows this car to behave like a sports car, with its perfect balance between heart-racing acceleration and floating cloud like suspension. It is easily one of the most stunning choices in the segment that is not short on visual appeal. This Jaguar, also provides superb utility, offering more cargo space than many rivals. It certainly could be a perfect choice if the customer is on the lookout for a luxury SUV with friendly handling and stunning design.

•    This 4X4 has plenty of gaps for air intakes to cool its powerful engine. Air also floats into the front wheel arches to help cool the upgraded breaks. An extend air breather behind the front wheel then channels the air out, thus helping to reduce lift at higher speeds.
•    Available in five versions, this British car’s starting price will be around AED 206,115. The F-pace comes with a muscular, supercharged 8-cylinder 5.0 Litre V8 engine under its hood, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission gearbox, producing 542BHP and 680Nm torque.
•    This gives this all-wheel drive the ability to jump to 100Kmph from a standing start within just 4.3 seconds, which almost puts the car in supercar territory.
•    One interesting feature that contributes to the cars performances is the use of asymmetric engine mounts, which aids agility and steering feel through better weight transfer management. The net result is that, when you turn into a bend or corner, the car moves more directly and with greater precision.

Known for its features, the F-Pace offers features such as auto headlamps, cargo area light, 12V socket-front only, supportive sports seats with quilted leather trim, an SVR steering wheel, a new gear lever and some metal gear-shift paddles that feels absolutely lovely.

 

•    Inside the cabin, there is crisp heads-up display, a modern infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity and four zone climate control. The quad exhausts have a variable valve system that you can choose to close, depending on how much attention you want to draw to yourself.
•    Being a supercharged engine there is instantaneous response and a clearly audible whine from the blower that makes you not want to lift off the throttle. Optional 22-inch alloy wheels help to reduce rotating mass and save 4.1KG over the standard parts, despite the rears wearing wider 295-section tyres.

The F-Pace SVR is not short on competition these days, but jaguar’s talent has managed to find an outstanding balance between outright pace, communicative and rewarding handling that results in a car that is greater than the sum of its parts and hugely fun to drive.

Top Five New Car Launches in India

The festive season is almost upon us and despite of recent pandemic, people are preparing to buy their dream vehicles in this auspicious time. The two and four wheeler sales have been on a steady rise since lockdown is eased and automakers are expecting huge increase in the coming months. Listed below are five upcoming cars which will be launched across segments in 2020 or 2021.

Mercedes Benz A-Class Limousine

Mercedes-Benz has announced the launch of their A-Class Limousine in India in 2020. Expected to be prices around 40 Lakh (Ex-Showroom), the token amount for booking will be 2 Lakh. This sweet Sedan will be available in petrol, diesel and AMG variants. This car is going to replace the previous A-Class hatchback sedan and will slot below the upcoming CLA sedan. The A-Class Limousine is going to be the most affordable three-star sedan, and with its wide array of features like a set of sporty twin-5-spoke alloy wheels, new sleeker ORVMs with integrated LED turn signal lights, a bold waistline, blackened B-pillar, and sloping roofline, its sure to win the hearts of many.  Standard front-wheel drive models likely include the A200, which is powered by a 163HP, 1.3 litres, turbo-petrol engine, and the A200d, which is powered by a 2.0 Litre turbo-diesel. Both of these will likely be mated to dual-clutch automatic gearboxes. Customers interested in more performances will also have the option of the AMG A35, which is powered by a 306HP, 2.0 litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine, and gets a all-wheel drive.

Volkswagen The Passat

In 2020, Volkswagen is going to reintroduce its flagship Sedan, The Passat. While the old VW Passat is only BS4 compliant, the facelift version will comply even with BS6 emission norms. The upgraded Passat returns with a redesigned face, with a new grille featuring thick chrome slats, flanked by a pair of new sharper-looking wraparound headlamps with LED lights and LED daytime running lamps. It also gets a rear bumper that makes the back of the cur look more hunky and the name ‘Passat’ is scrawled across the boot lid. Of the many different engine options the 2020 VW Passat is made with, the 2.0 litre TSI-turbocharged four-cylinder unit that produces 190PS at 4200-6000RPM and 320Torque at 1,500-4,100RPM will likely be offered in the Indian-spec car. Without a doubt, the 7-speed DSG dual clutch automatic transmission will be standard. Offering a tremendous value for money, The Passat is expected to be prices around INR 34-35 Lakh when goes on sale.

Mahindra TUV300 Plus

If you are looking for a large, family sized SUV, the all-new Mahindra TUV300 Plus is going to be one of the best options for you. This nine-seater SUV replaces XYLO in Mahindra’s India line up. Although, the TUV300 Plus is almost identical to older TUV300, with redesigning it gets a vertically stacked-out five-slate grille with subtle chrome inserts and rectangular fog lamps. The engine will be a 2.2 litre mHawk, which is D120, means it will churn 120BHP of power at4000 RPM and 280Nm of torque at 1,800-2,800RPM and it will come mated with a six speed manual transmission. This model is estimated to be around INR 10-12 Lakh.

Lexus UX

The upcoming Lexus UX is the brands first attempt to step into the small segment of SUV crossover. The Toyota owned premium car brand confirms that the Lexus UX will be available in three trim levels: Base, F Sport and Luxury, all of which will have a 2.0 Litre, four-cylinder engine and hybrid system that uses two electric motors to provide a total of 176BHP and is mated to a new CVT unit. With an arsenal of new features and ground-up redesigning, this four wheel drive also gets the Lexus Safety System+ which will include a pre-collision system and radar detection. Estimated to be around INR 35-40 Lakh, this car is going to be the dream-come-true for many collectors.

Audi Q7

With major upgrade in both aesthetic and tech department, Audi is going to launch its all-new Q7 in India. Both the new BS6 compliant engine and feature rich offering is going to make this car a sturdy competitor to its rivals, which is expected to launch in India in October 2020. This car will come with an option of 3.0 Litre both petrol and diesel engine, mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox and get a 48V mild-hybrid electrical system to enhance efficiency. The new Q7 is also available with optional electromechanical active roll stabilization and all-wheel steering to boost handling, both with standard steel spring or optional air suspension. It also gets a coasting function, which will allow the car to be driven for up to 40sec with the engine switched off. Both the five and seven-seater version of Q7 will be available in the India market for around INR 75-80 Lakh.

 

Triumph Trident Is Ready to Rule the Roads

Triumph has announced that their upcoming sports bike in its final stages of development, and will launch in India in 2021. The company has released photographs of the middleweight naked roadstar, ‘The Trident’. Triumph has been pretty tight lipped about this project and the first photos of this upcoming sports bike in India did not show much skin, but the test prototype in camouflage gave us an idea what the final product will look like.  With the names like Honda CB650R, Kawasaki Z650 and Yamaha MT-07, Trident’s ace in the sleeves will be its first triple cylinder engine in the segment, which is likely to produce 85PS and 70Nm. Though the design of this upcoming sports bike is somewhat derived from Triumph Street Triple and Daytona, it is expected that Triumph will equip the motorcycle with a range of electronic aids to enhance rider’s confidence. The completely fresh bit is the frame, though. Triumph says that the trident will feature an all-new style frame, and judging from the previous Triumph bikes, the new frame will definitely be a charmer.

Triumph Trident- Features

•    Considering that the bike is in its final stages of testing, we will find a lot more details in upcoming bike news in India, but the new images show the bike packing Showa-inverted front fork and a rear monoshock.
•    It also gets twin front disks with axial callipers up front and single piston callipers ones at the rear.
•    From the pictures, it can be determined that the bike seems to be riding on Michelin Road 5 Tyres on both ends, which will provide good grip as well as comfort in all weather conditions.
•    Judging by the other Triumph bikes, it is expected the instrument cluster to be fully loaded with a ton of information, including smartphone connectivity.
•    Apart from Bluetooth connectivity, other likely features are to be riding modes, traction control, dual-channel ABS and LCD instrumentation among others.

Triumph Trident-Styling and Aesthetics

•    The styling of the Trident can be called minimalistic given its European flair and dash of American brawniness. The round headlight gives a retro vibe to the naked bike, while the muscular fuel tank reminds us of the Harley-Davidson Bronx.
•    The rear portion is similar to the older Street Triple and to give the bike a clean look, the number plate bracket will be mounted on the swing-arm. The curvier lines in the design give the Trident a more mature look.
•     The all-new tubular steel chassis is another big improvement on the design which will help in saving cost. The rake angle could be more relaxed for better stability and the suspension setup might be on the softer side to offer a more comfortable ride as the bike is focused on beginner riders.
•    The British brand has informed that despite the new chassis, fun factor will not be missing from this upcoming sports bike. A more upright and comfortable riding posture than the Street Triple will make the Trident a competent tourer.

However, the icing on the cake is the confirmation from Triumph about its India launch. The bike’s production in Thailand ensures that India could avail the benefits of the Free Trade Agreement. It will be the most affordable Triumph as the price range is likely to be within INR 6.5-7 Lakh.

Top Luxury Cars Launched In India By 2020

This year with the back to back launch of some upgraded luxury cars has attracted a large crowd buyers interested in luxury car. As India is now considered a base area for car manufacture and every year manufacturer are assembling parts of the new cars in the local area which makes the car more affordable for the customers to buy. Another reason behind the large howl for buying luxury cars is because of the constant upgrading of the old models which is adding a lot more features and options in the old model making it more comfortable and easy to access.

 This year there is a row of new luxury cars launched in India some of them are:

Mercedes Benz GLS

Locally assembled in India it is one of the latest luxury car this year. The first model was launched in India back in 2010. It is the latest third generation model of MercedesBenz available in both petrol and diesel engine.

•    It has a 3.0 litre capacity for the petrol variant
•    It is featured with a 6- cylinder engine
•    The diesel get a 2.9 litre capacity with the same 6-cylinder engine
•    The engine belts for  326 mp for diesel and 362 mp for petrol
•    Both the engine contains an automatic gearbox of 9 G-tronic.

 BMW 5 Series

This model is manufactured in the company manufacturing facility in Chennai. It is one of the top choices for the user who is all about the speed and pleasure of driving.

•    The first change we can see in this model is its size and the wheelbase has increased to 2970mm.
•    This makes the car more spacious living plenty of room for our feet in the rear of the car.
•    Another major change is that this model is much sportier and flexible to ride compared to the last model which attracts a lot of attention of the younger generation in this car.
•    This car also comes in both the diesel and petrol engine with a capacity of 2 litres for both the type.

Mercedes Benzs-Class

This car defines the meaning of luxury car, with one look at it you will be drawn to get a car like this.  There is also a new of replacing the latest model by the upcoming one releasing in 2021 will be another surprise for us.

•    It comes with the latest upgrades and gets the OM 656 engines which is designed as one of the powerful diesel car engine.
•    It has a twin system of both inter-cooling and turbo-charging facility.
•    It has a 3.0 litre diesel capacity.
•    The inline motor belt is 6- cylinder with a 282 bhp and 600 Nm peak torque.

Indian has come a long way to manufacture the best possible luxury car with the top feature out in the market this way there will be no longer any requirement to import a luxury car from outside of our country.

All about BMW R18 Cruiser- Launches Next Month

BMW Mottorad has started accepting pre-orders for the BMW R18 cruiser which is set to launch next month this year. If you are looking for a high-end luxurious yet robust two-wheeler, this is definitely worth checking out. This blog aims to give you all the necessary information about the bike so that you can make an informed decision about whether this is the dream vehicle you wanted. The pre-booking had begun in April this year and could be done with INR 1lakh advance. The model will be on display at the BMW Mottorad dealership in Delhi for the next couple of days, if you want to check it out for real.

 

Factors That Make the BMW R18 Unique

You may wonder as you go through the bike price in India, why invest in a model as expensive as this one when there are so many other affordable options and what makes it so unique and expensive. The model is the latest addition to the cruiser segment of the brand and has a massive and powerful engine of 1802cc which is air as well as oil cooled. This is definitely the greatest attraction of the model among serious bikers who are looking for a highly functional two-wheeler that is the hardiest in the market. The 1.8l unit can produce 91 bhp power at 4750 rpm with a 158Nm torque. The exposed drive shaft of the bike is another mechanical aspect of the model that makes it so unique. It is definitely inspired by the older models of BMW cruiser.

Customizations for the Bike

BMW has a wide range of customizations specifically for this model and hence buyers can give a personalized and individual touch to their vehicles. This include custom-made seats, exhaust, side panels, and handlebars. All these options help to aesthetically improve your bike. The buyers can also opt for a 21inch front wheel which is significantly larger than the standard wheels you get for this model. The standard wheel has wire spokes but can also be replaced by the alloy wheels. It is expected that all or at least most of these customizations will be available in India.

Modern Electronics in Retro-Style

The design and style of the bike is retro-inspired and there are three riding modes which are Rain, Roll and Rock. There is also an automatic stability control or ASC which is switchable. There is also an engine drag torque control which is definitely a modern addition. MSR can help to prevent the rear-wheel slip and hence a very useful safety feature for rash drivers, during aggressive downshifts. There is also a reverse gear which is driven by electronic motor which will be useful for a bike this heavy as the BMW R18 weighs around 345 kg.

Two Available Variants

The BMW R18 will be available in two variants- the standard one and the first edition. There are extra chrome elements, blackstorm metallic paint, and a seat badge with “First Edition” clasp- all unique to the first edition model. This edition also have various intricate details like a tank emblem with copper letters, copper screws and gloves for the rider. There is also hilt-start assist, corner headlights and heated seat features as well for this variant that are not available for the standard model.

It is not yet very clear what the exact price point will be for these bikes, but keeping in mind the aggressive pricing of previous models available from the brand, one can expect these will follow suit. But with so many features and the reliability offered by BMW, this is definitely a bike worth checking out.

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