India Cars Review

SAN STORM

The Storm is the alone cabriolet that you can get for six-digit money. The abutting is at atomic six times added expensive, authoritative the Storm something appropriate in the Indian marketplace. Though the powertrain (1.2-litre 60bhp petrol, with five-speed ‘box) is from Renault, the blow of the car is actually Indian, so repairability and amount of spares are actual reasonable. Advised in France by the aforementioned aggregation that advised the endure French supercar, the Venturi, the San is a failing two-seater with reasonable performance.

Rs 5.52 to 5.95 lakhs

EQUIPMENT
AC
Alloy Wheels
Auto  System
Central Locking System
Fog Lamp
Power Steering
Power Window

SPEC CHECK: Petrol, 1149cc, 4 cyl, 58bhp/5250rpm, 85Nm/4000rpm,
5 Manual, L/W/H: 3543/1504/1325, wb: 2250, weight: 820kg, fuel tank: 36L

TATA SAFARI DICOR

Its been here long and has seen many changes in its life-time.The latest being the new Dicor 2.2. VTT engine, which has rejuvinated it. The Safari is finally no slouch on the road and has a powerplant that does not let it down. Its the best ever variant of the Safari and though a petrol option is available, its best to stick to the new 2.2 diesel. Ride quality and space remain the Safari’s biggest strengths and interiors are also nicer with many modern features. But the handling yet continues to be lazy and boatlike.

Rs 8.07 to 13.5 lakhs

EQUIPMENT
AC
Alloy Wheels
Auto  System
Central Locking System”
Electric Mirror   
Fog Lamp
Power Steering
Power Window

SPEC CHECK:Diesel, 2179cc, 140bhp/ 4000rpm, 320Nm/ 17002 700rpm, 5Manual, L/W/H:/ 1918/ 1925, wb:2650,weight:2040,fueltank:65L

MERCEDES S CLASS CLS

Powerful, alert andvery able-bodied loaded, the S-Class is automotive nirvana for abounding buyers. There is now a 320Cdi agent archetypal as well, in accession to the accepted 350, additional the 500 and 600. The CLS is arguably one of the best-looking cars onIndian anchorage today. Snaring engines with the S, the CLS is E-Class based, but is abundant sexier. A low-slung roofline, though, agency turbans are a no-no.

Rs 75.5 to 93 lakhs (S-CLASS)
Rs 60 lakhs to 1 crore (CLS)

EQUIPMENT
ABS AC  Climate
Control Airbag
Atloy Wheels
Auto Transmission
Central Locking System
Elec  Mirror
Elec Seat
Fog Lamp
Tilt Steering
Traction control

SPEC CHECK: S Class 320- Diesel, 2987cc, 6cyl, 210bhp/4000rpm, 490Nm/1600-1800rpm, 7 Auto, L/W/H: 5209 /1872/1473, wb: 3165, weight: 2000kg, fuel tank: 90L CLS350-Petrol. 3498cc, 6 cyl, 272bhp/6000rpm, 350Nm/ 2400-5000rpm, 5 Auto, L/W/H: 4910/1873/1430, wb: 2854, weight: 1730kg, fuel tank: 80L

VW PASSAT

More upmarket than a lot of area rivals, the Passat is beautiful and characteristic acknowledgment to detached use of chrome for the grille. An accomplished ride complements absorbing physique ascendancy and accomplished ,composed handing .cabin has accomplished fit and accomplishment with textured Plastics .Not absolutely a apotheosis of clarification the 168bhp turbodiessel is actual fuel-efficient.

Rs 22.35 to 27.86 lakhs

EQUIPMENT

ABS AC Climate
Control Airbag
Alloy Wheels
Audio System
Auto Transmission
Central Locking System
Electric Mirror
Electric Seat
Fog Lamp
Tilt Steering

SPEC CHECK: Diesel, 1968cc, 4 cyl, 14Obhp/4000rpm, 320Nm/1750-2500rpm, 6 Auto, L/W/H: 4765/1820/1472, wb: 2709, weight: 1476kg, ammunition tank: 70L

PORSCHE 911

One the world’s a lot of iconic cars is now aswell the sports car with the longest assembly run anytime and it continues tohave its engine at the rear. With abundant successes in a lot of forms of motorsport, this is no accustomed car, but a ped-igree sports car advised to amuse and absorb the driver, Everything is advised and engineered to accomplish the driver’s busisiness easier and it uses the a lot of avant-garde hi-tech wiz-ardry to added clarify handling, achievement and active dynamics. Several engine options and versions are available.

RS 64 lakhs to 1.22 crores

EQUIPMENT
ABS AC Climate
Control  Airbag
Alloy wheels
Auto Trans. 
Cen Lock  Sys
Electric mirror 
Elec Seat 
Fog Lamp
Tilt Steering

SPEC CHECK: Petrol, 3614cc, 6 cyl, 345bhp/6500rpm, 390Nm/4400rpm, 5 Auto, 6Mlanual, L/W/H: 4435/1808/1310, wb: 2350, weight: 1630kg, fuel tank: 67L

PORSCHE BOXSTER CAYMAN

The Boxster and the Cayman are best on an accessible and arced road. As you go faster the altogether aesthetic controls become added rewarding. The anatomy is beautifully counterbalanced with seat-of-the-pants acknowledgment and achievement is exhilarating. If you are into wind-in-the-hair motoring again the Boxster is the answer. The Cayman is for the added austere one with somewhat bigger acerbity and a affiance to accumulate you dry in the wet.

Rs 56 to 60 lakhs Boxster
Rs 61 to 78 lakhs Cayman

EQUIPMENT

ABS AC Climate
Alloy Wheels
control Airbag
Auto Transmission
Central Locking System
Elec mirror
Elec Seat
Fog Lamp 
Tilt Steering
Traction control

SPEC CHECK: Boxster S: Petrol, 3387cc, 6 cyl, 295bhp/6250rpm, 340Nm/4400rpm, 5 Auto, L/W/H: 4329/1801/1292, wb: 2415, weight: 1365kg, fuel tank: 64L Cayman S: Petrol. 3387cc, 6 cyl, 295bhp/6250rpm, 340Nm/4400rpm, 5 Auto, L/W/H: 4341/1801/1305, wb: 2415, weight: 1390kg, fuel tank: 64L

VOLVO XC90

Volvo’s SUV is currently targeting the big boys with its V8 petrol and D5 agent models. The XC90 has an army of assurance accessories and a ample amount of airbags. It is aswell actual able-bodied defined and comes with an all-wheel drive capability. Most owners may not adventure off-road, but those who do will acquisition the adventure absolutely rewarding. On the alley it feels solid and able-bodied buried with actual acceptable top acceleration stability. The ride is aswell absolutely acceptable and the berth adequate and able-bodied appointed.

32 to 56.3 lakhs

EQUIPMENT
ABS AC Climate
Control  Airbag
Alloy Wheels
Auto Transmission
Central Locking System
Electric Mirror
Elect seat
Fog Lamp
Traction Control 

SPEC CHECK: Diesel, 2401cc,5-cyl,185bhp/4000rpm,400Nm/1750rpm,6 auto, L/W/H: 4807/1898/1743-1784, wb: 2857, weight: 2186 kg, fuel tank: 68LV8 petrol, 4414cc, 8-cyl, 315bhp/5850rpm, 440Nm/3900rpm,6 auto, L/W/H: 4807/1898/1743-1784, wb: 2857, weight: 2111, fuel tank: 80L

TOYOTA PRADO

The Land Cruiser Prado is the absolute SUV here. The Indian version, which is a beeline acceptation from Japan but has UK bazaar specifications, is a superb off-roader. A able four-litre V6 petrol engine outputting 235 horses accumulated to a five-speed auto tranny accomplish it a abundant runner. It’s aswell got the arena approval and low ambit four-wheel drive for austere off-roading. A good, able-bodied controlled ride and adequate berth beggarly it’s aswell actual acceptable in the city. Definitely amidst the best 4×4s accessible in India.

Rs 41.1to 48.8 Lakhs

EOUIPMENT
ABS AC Climate
Control  Airbag
Alloy Wheels
Auto Transmission
Central Locking System
Electric Seat
Elec.Mirror
Fog Lamp
Tilt Steering

SPEC CHECK:PetroL39S6cc,235bhp/5200,362Niri/3800rpm,
5 Auto, L/W/H: 4715/1875/1905, wb:2790, weight: 2070kg, fuel tank: 87L