India Cars Review

Maruti 800 Vs Tata Nano Comparison

Cars Reviewer — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:59:47 +0000

In its 25 years, the Maruti 800 fade away, to be relaunched in a new avatar? Now that the RS 1 lakh car is here, Alley are trained on the fate of the 800, which has been the most popular in the India sub-compact.
Sources say that Maruti Suzuki India, despite playing a game of wait and see, is preparing to launch a revised version Maruti 800. Although changes in the engine out, theexterior could get a new perspective. And some additional features could bethrown at the current price (R 1.97 lakh ex-showroom Delhi) for customers to think twice before opting for the cheaper competition.
But the key is how the position and will be decided after the new Tata car hits the road. Without sacrificing the flagship Maruti 800 in the entry-level segment, the company, according to sources, could also use their retail secondhand business - Maruti True Value - to compete in the segment R 1 lakh. “There may be more discounts and special offers from real value once the 1-lakh segment opens,” said one source. Tata nano “that” take over the Maruti 800? The issue is making its rounds since Ratan Tata announced his dream of developing a draft of RS 1 lakh car. Many have answered the question in terms of Maruti’s track record and the highest degree of comfort provided in the car is surprisingly Nano. The debate continues and the election is now in the hands of users to make a final verdict on the nanometer scale. However, the nano can beat the pride of the Indian middle class that rejects many products that tried to bet big on the price?
True, the Tata Nano was a great so far and people are eagerly waiting to see the car on the roads. But most of the Indian middle class prefer to have a nano, which is being positioned as a cheaper and better car? Only time can answer the question. Remember what happen to a hard … ” Jeans brand that tried to win over the youth with their juicy prices. Despite heavy advertising and the “value price for quality denim and an action hero in Bollywood as an ambassador for the brand, the Rs. 299 jeans no incursion into the market. Not because inquality was low, but because of the price range of most advertising.

Cost
Maruti 800: Rs 1.97 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) = 2.25 lakh (on road)
Tata Nano: 1.26 lakh (on road)

Engine
Maruti800: 800 cc
Tata Nano: 623 cc (Better fuel efficiency than maruti 800)

Top Speed
Maruti800: 120 km/h (75 mp)
Tata Nano: 90 Km/h

Dimensions
Maruti 800 : length of 3.335 metreswidth of 1.440 metresheight of 1.405 metres
Tata Nano : length of 3.1 metreswidth of 1.5 metresheight of 1.6 metres

San Storm Review

rani — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:17:07 +0000

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 Review

rani — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:07:16 +0000

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 Review

rani — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:12:15 +0000

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 Review

rani — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:04:11 +0000

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 Review

rani — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:09:32 +0000

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 Review

rani — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:56:21 +0000

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 Review

rani — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:03:49 +0000

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 Review

rani — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:12:30 +0000

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

Mercedes Slk 350 Sl Review

rani — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:19:43 +0000

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