India Cars Review

NISSAN X-TRAIL

The X-Trail is added car than mud-plugger and has all the amenities to accomplish that circadian drive to plan an agreeable occasion. The accepted abuse agent delivers its ability smoothly. Mated to a well-weighted clamp and a absolute gearbox the X-Trail is a acceptable drive. With sharp, absolute ability council and acceptable physique control, the Nissan is able, counterbalanced and car-like in its responses. At the aforementioned time one have to bethink that the X-Trail’s off-road capabilities are basal admitting it has absorbing arena clearance.

Rs 21.65 to 29.4 lakhs

EOUIPMENT
ABS AC/Climate
Control Airbag
Alloy Wheels
Audio system
Central Locking system
Electric Mirror
Electric seat Fog Lamp
Power steering

SPECCHECK:Diesel,2184cc,136Mip/4000rpm,314Nm/2000rom,6Manual,L/W/H:4455/1765/1675,wb;2625,weight:1520kg,fuet tank:60L

MITSUBISHI PAJERO/ MONTERO

The Pajero was the angel of India in a akin abridgement but fell out of favour already imports were relaxed. However, the Pajero accumulated in India is still an acutely competent and boxy vehicle. If you adopt something added current, again the Montero is an option. It has adaptable carriage torque and is absolutely loaded with goodies; the autogenous is actual beautiful and adequate too.

Rs 19.55 lakhs onwards Paj. 

Rs 35.10 to 36.63 Lakhs Mon.

EOUIPMENT
ABS.AC
Airbag
Allo Wheel
Audio System
Central locking system
Electric Mirror
Fog lamp
Traction control

SPECCHECK:Pajero:Diesel,2835cc,118bhp/4000rpm,292Nm/2G00rtim,5ManualL/W/H:4730/1695/1890.wb:2725, weight:2040kg,fuetiank:92LMontero:Diesel,3198cc,4cyl,165bhp/3500rpm,383Nm/2000rpm,5Manual’L/W/H: 4900/1875/1870,wb:2780,weight:231Okg,fueltank:881

HONDA CR-V

Honda’s CR-V depicts itself as a four-wheel-drive SUV, when actually it is almost like a car. Honda has stiffened its structure and the suspension has been extensively reworked. These changes make the CR-V amongst the best handling soft-roaders around. The exterior is also all-new and quite bold and eye-catching. The insides are plush and rich; the familiar 2.4 petrol engine that drives the Accord also powers the CR-V and is mated to a six-speed manual, though an auto is an option. On the road, the CR-V is a great runner.

Rs 19 to 22.4 lakhs

EQUIPMENT
ABS AC/Climate
control Airbag
Allo Wheels
Auto Transmission
Central Locking System
Electroni Mirror
Electronic seat
Fog lamb
Tilt Steering
SPEC CHECK: Petrol, 2354cc, 4cyl, 161bhp/5800rpm, 218Nm/4200rpm, 6 Manual, | Auto, L/W/H: 4530/1820/1680, wb:2620mm, weight: 1565kg, fuel tank: 58L

BMWX3/X5

The X3 is extremely well built, amazingly flexible, eerily silent and comes with a 2.5-litre petrol engine.The X5 with 355bhp from its 4.8-litre V8, is a quick SUV and will take you from 0-100kph in 6.5 seconds. It’s a competent four-wheel drive, which can tackle any kind of terrain. There is a superb six-cylinder diesel engine with 218bhp as well and you can specify xDrive.

Rs 41.90 to 50.53 lakhs- X3
Rs 66.9 to 94.9 lakhs -X5

EQUIPMENT
ABS’AC /climate
Control Airbag
Alloy Wheels
Auto Transmission
Central Locking System
Elet.mirror
Elec.Seat
Fog  lamp
tilt Steering
Traction control

SPEC CHECK: X3-2.5SI: Petrol, 2497cc, 6cyl, 218bhp/6500rpm, 250Nm/2750-4250, 6 Auto, L/W/H: 4569/1853/1674, wb: 2795mm, weight: 1805, fuel tank: 67L X5-4.8J: Petrol, 4799cc, V8,350bhp/6200rpm, 475Nm/3400rpm, 6 Auto, L/W/H: 4854/1933/1766, wb: 2933, weight: 2425kg, fuel tank: 93L

TOYOTA COROLLA

It has won success with its all-round abilities. But the styling is not exciting and now looks dated. The high stance and empty space in the wheel wells do little to improve matters. The inside is sensible and pleasant with nice materials. Lots of features too, depending on the version you choose and the 1.8 petrol engine is an energy packed one. Along with the low gearing it ensures that the Corolla is quite quick. But though it has the muscle, it lacks the finesse and the steering is also too light, especially at higher speeds.

Rs 9.40 to 14.48 lakhs

EQUIPMENT
ABS AC
Climate Control
Airbag
Allo wheels
Central Locking System
Electric mirror
Fog Lamp
Power Steering
Power Windows

SPEC CHECK: Petrol , 1794cc,4cyle,vvti,125bhp/6000rpm,158Nm/4200,
5 Manual 4 Auto, L/W/H:/1705/1490,wb:2600Weight: 1160kg, fuel tank50l

MARUTI DZIRE

The notchback Swift is just 40cm longer than the hatch, and is mostly the same car. But converting something conceived as a hatch into a three-box, always poses a styling dilemma, and Maruti were not really successful. The Dzire though inherits both the 1.3-litre petrol and the fabulous 1.3-litre DDi multijet diesel from the Swift, which means it packs a decent punch. Just that when ferrying five people and their luggage, the petrol struggles, whereas the diesel still delights. Dynamically too, the Dzire acquits itself well.

Rs 4.70 to 6.91 lakhs

EQUIPMENT
AC/climate
control Airbag
Alloy Wheels
Aluto system
Central Locking System
Fog Lamp
Power steering
Power Windows

SPEC CHECK: Petrol, 1298cc, 4 cyl, 87bhp/6000rpm, 113Nm/4500rpmi Diesel, 1248cc,4cyl,75bhp/4000rpm, 190Nm/2000rpm, 5 Manual, L/W/H:4160/1690/1530, wb: 2390, weight: 1035/1115kg, fuel tank: 43L

HYUNDAI ACCENT
The Accent has been one of Hyundai India’s most success¬ful products and though it’s due for a phase-out, it refuses to die. Simply because there are buyers who appreciate its clean styling, simple but spacious interior, willing 1.5 litre petrol engine, light controls, easy-to-drive character and reliability and low cost of running. But its interiors have not aged and the bigger 1.6 petrol and CRDi diesel engine are also not available. Nevertheless, it offers good value and remains a nice entry level saloon with a soft ride.

RS 5.48 to 6.19 Lakhs

EQUIPMENT
AC
Electric mirror
Power steering
Power Windows
Tilt steering

SPEC CHECK: Petrol, 1495cc,94bhp/5500rpm, 124Nm/3500rpm,5 Manual, L /W/H: 4250/1670/1370, wb: 2440, weight: 1023kg, fuel tank: 45L

TATA INDICA
The Indica is still going strong. In fact, now there are so many versions and engines that they’re difficult to keep track of. All these changes have made it a better looker and performer and over the years there has been great improvement in the quality of paintwork and finish. The interiors have also brightened and space and ride quality are its biggest assets. Turbo lag continues to be a problem and its road manners are also inferior to that of the competition. But it offers great value, especially the Xeta versions.

Rs 2.69 to 4.76 lakhs

EQUIPMENT
ABS
AC
Auto Systerm
Fog Lamp
Central Locking Systemr
Fog lamp
Power steering
Power Windows

SPECCHECK:Diesel,1405cc,4cyl,62bhp/4500rpm,122Nm/2500rpm,5Manual,L/W/H:3675/1665/1485,wb:2400,weight:1050kg,fuel tank:37L