India Cars Review

MERCEDES SLK350 SL

Thecurrent gen SLK comes with the 350 V6 engine, a clear bankrupt agenda and coupe-cabriolet func-tionality. The auto raises and lowers itself aural 1 7 seconds. For the added affluent there is the SL, in 350 and 500 form. Both powerplants are identical to the S-Class, but accepting to about-face lower weight, they are abundant quicker than the saloons. A admirable tourer par excellence.

RS 60.7 to 75 lakhs-SLK
RS 90 to 97.8 lakhs-SL

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

SPEC CHECK: Petrol, 3498cc, V6,272bhp/6000rpm, 350Nm/2400rpm, 7Auto, L/W/H: 4082 /1777/1297, wb: 2430, weight: 1465kg, fuel tank: 70L

HYUNDAI TUCSON

A competent vehicle, with some actual audible administration cues. It has almost abbreviate overhangs for improvedclearance. Access to the berth is accomplished and while it array on practicality, it disappoints on features. On the alley it is active for an SUV and no slouch. When the traveling gets asperous its arena approval and lock-able 4WD prove useful.

Rs 16.9 to 19.7 lakhs

SPEC CHECK: Diesel, 1991cc, 112bhp/4000rpm, 245Nm/2800rpm,
5Manual, L/W/H: 4325/1830/1730, wb: 2630, weight: 1670kg, fuel tank: 58L

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

Available in both automated and chiral versions, the Grand Vitara is a absolute acceptation from Japan. The architecture is beginning and the interiors accept been done up absolutely able-bodied to accord it a blow of class. The new Grand Vitara is a austere five-seater now. Like all newer cars, it comes adapted with foreground and ancillary accoutrements and has ABS and EBD as standard. The auto tranny is a four-speed assemblage and the 138bhp engine not able abundant to set the grass on fire. But it is absolutely a acceptable best for those searching for a acute and competent SUV.

Rs. 14.8 to 17.9 lakhs

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

SPEC CHECK: Petrol, 1995cc, 4cyl, 120 bhp/ 5500,170Nm/3500,5 Mam
4 Auto, L/W/H: 4470/1810/1695, wb: 2640, weight: 1594-1604kg, fuel tank : 66L

MERCEDES M-CLASS

The ML started the SUV anarchy and admitting it did not acquisition abundant favour then, the new M is a altered beastly altogether. Abundant bluff and bigger looks amalgamate with a ambit of new petrol and agent engines for abundant performance. Even the interiors accept been done up actual able-bodied and are plusher than anytime before. The off-road adequacy of the M was never in catechism and the new adaptation takes it a footfall added with new toys which anticipate you from accepting ashore in the bribery and advice if traveling downhill.

Rs 54 to 58 Lakhs

EQUIPMENT
ABS AC Clamate
Control Airbag
Alloy Wheels
Auto Transmission
Central Locking System
Elec mirror Elec seat
Fog Lamp
Tilt Steering

SPEC CHECK: Diesel, 2987cc, V6,234bhp/3800rpm, 535Nm/1600-2400rpm, 7 Auto, L/W/H: 4788/1911/1774, wb: 2915mm, weight: 2285kg, fueltank: 95L

MAHINDRA SCORPIO

Mahindra’s flagship car has bigger a lot back its launch. Many added appearance and now aswell a abate accommodation but appropriately able and added economical accepted abuse agent are available. Under the beanie it shines, but administration and ride, admitting abundant improved, are still not absolutely what one expects. Many like its butch looks; its council and controls are aswell ablaze and it’s nice to drive in the city, authoritative it a acceptable burghal SUV. Aswell has the legs for continued ambit drives. Easily the a lot of adequate car from Mahindra.

Rs 7.9 to10.2 Lakhs

EQUIPMENT
AC
Audio System
Central Locking System
Intelligent Wipers
Power Steering
Power Windows
Tilt Steering
 Voice Assist’System

SPEC CHECK: Diesel, 2609cc, 4cyl, 115bhp/3800rpm, 277Nm/1700-2200rpm, 5 Manual, L/W/H .-4495/1817/1975, wb: 2680mm, weight: 1980kg, fueltank: 60L Diesel, 2179cc, 4cyl, 120bhp/4000rpm, 280Nm/2800rpm, 1 Manual, L/W/H: 4495/1817/1975, wb: 2680mm, weight: 1850kg, fueltank: 53L

TOYOTA INNOVA

The Innova combines the amplitude and abundance of an MPV with the affluence andperformance of a sedan. The a lot of ambrosial affair is that it drives so abundant like a car. It’s adequately ablaze on its feet, analytic quick to acknowledge and doesis not feel as big as it absolutely is. Theengine is impressively acknowledging and aesthetic and the council and braking are aswell precise. The autogenous is adequate and spacious. The captain appearance accompanying brazier seats with armrests in the additional row are actual agreeable and the breach aircon is able and cool. The ride superior isnice and the adjustable basement agency that you can even board up to seven, although this leaves about no allowance for luggage. It is aswell no backward on the highway. Its accommodating engine appropriately lets it cruise at three-figure speeds and aswell allotment adequately appropriate ammunition abridgement figures. The body superior and believability are about Toyota, which agency abuse good. Big families and travellers charge attending no further.

RS 7.5 to 12.2 lakhs

EQUIPMENT
ABS AC
Airbag
Alloy Wheels
Auto System
Central Locking System
Elet mirror
Fog l amp
Power Streering
power Windows

SPEC CHECK: Diesel, 2494 cc, 4cyl, 102bhp/3600rpm, 200Nm/1400-3400rpm, nual,L/W/H:4555/1770/1755,wb: 2750mm, weight:1510kg, fuel tank: 55L

VOLVO S80

Volvo’s S80 comes with a 4.4-litre V8 engine and 31 5bhp. There is also, however, a smaller 3.2-litre V6 available as well as a diesel. Volvo is known to make the safest cars in the world and at one time enjoyed quite a reputation for well-built cars. It is trying to recreate the magic with the current line-up, which includes this and the XC90 SUV. Very well specified, including a Dynaudio sound system and Bluetooth integration. The S80 has fantastic ride quality and the suspension soaks up potholed roads quite well.

Rs. 38 to 47.8 lakhs

EQUIPMENT
ABSAC/Climate
Control Airbag
Alloy Wheels
Auto Transmission
Central Locking System
Elec mirror
Elec. Seat
Fog l amp
Tilt Steering
Traction control

SPEC CHECK: Petrol, 4414cc,V8,315bhp/5950rpm, 440Nm/3950rpm, 6 Auto, L/W/H: 4851/1861/1493, wb: 2835, weight: 1742g, fuel tank: 70L Diesel, 2400cc, 5 cyl, 185bhp/4000rpm,400Nm/2000-2750rpm, ^6 Auto, L/W/H:4851/1861/1493,wb: 2835, weight: 1540kg, fuel tank: 70L

ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM

The badly big-ticket Phantom has actual presence; the continued onnet and that huge berth breadth authoritative it an arty vehicleu anticipate that the accepted 5.8 metres isn’t big abundant adjustment the best wheelbase adaptation of six-metres plus. Of advance the car is acutely able-bodied equipped, but per-sonalisation is the adjustment of the day. Though the Bentleys exhausted the RR for performance, the VI2 of the Phantom is cottony snooth, the ride is extraordinary, cosseting the occupants, and the Phantom is a decidedly simple car to drive.

RS 3.5 to 3.6 crores

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

SPEC CHECK: Petrol, 6749cc, V12,453bhp/5350rpm, 719Nm/3500rpm, .6Au to, L/W/H: 5834/2080/1634, wb: 3570, weight: 2485kg, fuel tank: 100L