Road Test and Review: Tata Vista D90 Indica has been an important car for Tata. Ever since its launch in 1998, the car has evol...
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Safest Cars in India
The modern day Indian car buyers are increasingly concerned about the safety aspect rather than getting carried away by the exterior desi...
10 Cheapest Cars for 2012
With fuel costs rising, car buyers are placing a renewed emphasis on fuel savings and higher efficiencies. That means a bigger market for...
Top 10 cars sold in April 2012
Sales have declined for most of the cars in April 2012, thanks to the post-budget price hike. Here are the top 10 cars sold in April 2012 ...
India’s most fuel efficient cars
Fuel efficiency is one of the most important parameters to sell a car in India. With fuel prices on the upswing, which are the most fuel e...
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Monday, 18 August 2014
Road Test and Review: Tata Vista D90
Road Test and Review: Tata Vista D90
Indica has been an important car for Tata. Ever since its launch in 1998, the car has evolved into a capable and practical hatchback that always stayed on top of sales charts. Now in its latest Vista D90 avatar, Indica has shifted the goal posts to another pitch. Powered by a specially tuned Quadrajet diesel engine, the new Indica is a completely different animal that delivers 90PS of raw power. However, does it live up to the hype? I recently spent two days behind the wheel of the D90 to find that out.
Tata has thrown in some new design elements that reflect the sportiness of the car. However, the new bumpers and an aerodynamic rear spoiler seen in the pictures are not part of the original D90, but a body kit that you may purchase from the dealership. What come as standard are just a contrasting roof and the D90 badge at the rear.
When it comes to the interiors, the D90 receives major changes. The Manza-inspired dashboard looks pretty neat and thankfully the centre-mounted instrument cluster is back to where it belongs. The quality of dials and other bits and bobs have drastically improved. The moonlit white illumination looks classy and creates a pleasant ambiance at night.
The centre console now houses a small digital screen that shows real-time and average fuel consumption, distance-to-empty, ambient temperature and a digital clock. You also get a large multicolour touchscreen console that combines the entertainment, navigation and communication functions.
Other convenience features include 2-way adjustable steering wheel with audio/Bluetooth controls, 6-way height adjustable driver seat with lumbar support, intelligent rear wiper, electrically adjusted ORVMs, rear charging point and follow-me- home headlamps
The overall interior quality has commendably improved and like the previous editions of Indica, the D90’s USP remains the cabin space- and a lot of it.
The Quadrajet diesel engine helped by a variable geometry turbocharger and tweaked ECU develops 89bhp of power and 200 Nm of torque. As the figures suggest, the motor snarls pleasantly under the whip. Low-end drivability is really good, which means you can scamper through urban traffic without much downshifting. Turbo spools in at around 2500rpm and dipping into the torque is delightful. The engine has a strong midrange, pulling eagerly till 4500rpm before the needle glows red at 5000rpm.
The D90 accelerates from 0-100kmph in 15.5 seconds and is absolutely stable at three digit speeds. Steering is on the heavier side and it gives you a confident drive, but it could be tiresome during long drives. The D90 is also equipped with a powerful air-conditioner that doesn't sap much engine power.
Suspension has been reworked to cope with the sportiness of the car and it has certainly taken its toll on ride comfort. Compared to Vista, the D90 offers a stiffer ride on rough patches but on the flipside, it handles well and has less bodyroll. Tata has engineered the D90 with a special NVH pack and it shows. Engine roar is well contained and road noise impressively low.
The D90 comes with enough safety and security features including dual front SRS airbags, crumple zones, side intrusion beams, engine immobilizer and ABS with EBD.
Tata claims a fuel economy of 21.12 kmpl and when driven sensibly, the D90 returned 19.8 kmpl on highway (with AC turned on). While exploiting the car’s full potential, however, the figure dropped to somewhere between 14 and 15 kmpl.
Having spent several hours driving the D90, I can attest that this car is a great package and is fun to drive. More remarkable is Tata’s undying effort to improve the quality of interiors. It may not be so refined as its direct competitors, but with a starting price of Rs. 5.99 lakhs (ex-showroom New Delhi), the Vista D90 gives you the best value for money.
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Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Safest Cars in India
The modern day Indian car buyers are increasingly concerned about the safety aspect rather than getting carried away by the exterior design and gadget-loaded cabin. Do safety features of a car influence your buying decision? Or is it just the mileage and price?
Ford Fiesta has won the hearts of the customers for its state-of-the-art interior design. However, what’s more notable about the Fiesta are the safety features such as Crumple Zones, superior door reinforcements, front dual airbags coupled with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Honda is one company that never compromises on customer safety. The Honda City is the best example for this, all variants of which come with safety features including Two Airbags, G-Force Control Technology, Seat Belt pre-tensioner with double load limiter and control functions, ABS with Brake Assist and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Hyundai i20:
The safest hatchback, Hyundai i20, carries noteworthy features like impact sensing unlock and speed sensing lock doors, Electro-Chromic Mirror (ECM), parking assistance with camera and sensor, as many as 6 airbags ( 2 front, 2 side, 2 curtain) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
The safest hatchback, Hyundai i20, carries noteworthy features like impact sensing unlock and speed sensing lock doors, Electro-Chromic Mirror (ECM), parking assistance with camera and sensor, as many as 6 airbags ( 2 front, 2 side, 2 curtain) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Like the i20, the Hyundai Verna too comes with two front airbags along with side and curtain airbags.Additionally, there are disc brakes at front & rear for total control, doors with impact sensing unlock and speed sensing lock mechanism followed byalongwith regular ABS with EBD
The Mahindra XUV 500 has all 4 wheels with disc brakes, tyre-tronic system for auto air pressure check, unique static bending head lamps and rear park aid sensors, ABS, ESP, Hill Hold and Descent Control along with as many as 6 airbags, which are not even available in premium SUVs worth Rs 20 Lakh
Tata Aria comes with some extraordinary features like Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Traction Control System (TCS) along with ABS and EBD. Moreover, there are all 4-disc brakes, 6 surround dual and side curtain airbags and especially crafted Body over Frame construction with Hydro-formed frame members.
Volkswagen Jetta: The German engineering comes in a safe package that consists of Anti Slip Regulation (ASR) & Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Hill Hold control and advanced ABS with EBD and Brake Assist.
Skoda Laura features safety elements such as park distance control, darkness sensing headlamps and 6 surround airbags. Furthermore, some commanding tools involve ESP, ASR, TCS, EDL, and ABS with EBD and BA.
Hyundai Sonata: The third Hyundai car to feature in this list ropes in ABS with EBD and ESP along with dual SRS airbags at front with passenger detect function, side and curtain airbags for rear passengers. Likewise, there are more elements such as TCS, BA, rear park-assist, rear defogger with timer and parking with display in Electro chromic mirror (ECM), while the list is endless at this price point.
Honda Accord- The large premium sedan has 6 intelligent airbags, innovative VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) technology and 4-wheel discs. In addition to these, there are ABS plus EBD and active headrest, while the car also boasts Honda’s G-CON technology
Nissan Teana: Active head restraints support the head, by moving forward in the event of a collision. Improved Zone Body construction absorbs and diffuses the energy of a front-end collision and helps to maintain the integrity of the passenger compartment. Together with pretensioner front seatbelts, Dual front, side and curtain SRS airbags help reduce the risk of injury
Toyota Camry: Toyota’s luxury vehicle has got all 4 large diameter disc brakes for ideal grip alongside other features like Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL), 6 SRS airbags, ABS with EBD and BA.
Volvo S60: This Swedish sedan has distinct elements like Anti-locking brakes with Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) and Ready Alert Brakes (RAB) with Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC). The long list of accompanying features include collision warning with full auto brake, Energy-absorbing frontal structure, Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) and Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
Renault Koleos: The compact SUV from Renault is packed with truly magnificent protections that consist of ISOFIX Child Seat Mounting Points, Front Anti-whiplash Headrests and all 4 anti pinch windows. ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, 6 SRS airbags come as standard
Saturday, 21 July 2012
10 Cheapest Cars for 2012
With fuel costs rising, car buyers are placing a renewed emphasis on fuel savings and higher efficiencies. That means a bigger market for the hatchbacks that offer the best mileage and lowest ownership costs, created by low initial cost of purchase as well as lower fuel use
The Tata Nano is not only the cheapest car in India, but it is the cheapest car in the world. It has a starting price of Rs. 1.56 lakhs for the Standard variant
The Maruti Suzuki Omni is the second cheapest car in the country, with the Standard BS-IV variant priced at Rs. 2.57 lakhs (ex-showroom).
Sitting at third place is India's largest selling car, the Alto, which starts at Rs. 2.59 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the base Standard variant.
Sitting at 4th place is Hyundai's Eon. The Eon range starts at Rs. 2.92 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the base D-Lite variant
The trusty old Santro comes in at number 5 and is offered at a starting price of Rs. 3.07 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the Non-AC variant.
The re-badged Versa now starts at a price of Rs. 3.16 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the 5-seater variant. it is offered with a 1.2-liter petrol engine
Powered by a 995cc petrol engine, The Chevrolet Spark starts from Rs. Rs. 3.29 lakh (Ex-Showroom Mumbai)
Tata Motors has priced the e-Xeta at Rs. 3.32 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the base eGL variant. It is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine.
Powered by a 998cc, K-Series engine, the Estilo range starts at Rs. 3.54 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the base LX variant.
This electric car is the cheapest electric vehicle in India and is priced at Rs. 3.56 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the base Standard variant.
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Top 10 cars sold in April 2012
Sales have declined for most of the cars in April 2012, thanks to the post-budget price hike. Here are the top 10 cars sold in April 2012
Maruti Suzuki Swift Taking the numero uno position as the highest selling car, the Swift sold 19484 units last month.
Maruti Suzuki Alto The Alto sales dropped by almost 50% to 17842 units, putting it at number 2
Maruti Suzuki DZire The DZire continued its strong march at 15510 units, maintaining its number 3 position
Maruti Suzuki WagonR The WagonR sales declined to 10247 units but the car continues to remain number 4 on this list
Hyundai Eon At number 5 is the Eon which sold 8541 units, even though sales declined over the previous month
Mahindra Bolero Gaining 3 places, the Bolero has reached 6th position, with 8205 units being sold
Tata Nano The world's cheapest car sold 8028 units, which keeps it at number 7. The Nano sales declined last month.
Hyundai i10 Selling 7872 units, the i10 continues to remain 8th in the top selling list in April.
Hyundai i20 Out of nowhere has the i20 emerged, selling 7562 units and jumping 7 places.
Maruti Suzuki Omni The Omni continues to sell and manages to enter the top 10, selling 7321 units last month.
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
India’s most fuel efficient cars
Fuel efficiency is one of the most important parameters to sell a car in India. With fuel prices on the upswing, which are the most fuel efficient cars in India?
Tata Nano
The 2012 Tata Nano is powered by a 624cc, twin-cylinder petrol engine which produces 37 BHP and 51 Nm. The Nano returns a mileage of 25.4 kmpl.
The 2012 Tata Nano is powered by a 624cc, twin-cylinder petrol engine which produces 37 BHP and 51 Nm. The Nano returns a mileage of 25.4 kmpl.
Tata Indica e-V2 and Indigo e-CS
Both these cars are powered by a 1400cc, CR4 diesel engine which produces 70 BHP and 140 Nm. Both the eV2 and eCS return 25 kmp
Both these cars are powered by a 1400cc, CR4 diesel engine which produces 70 BHP and 140 Nm. Both the eV2 and eCS return 25 kmp
Chevrolet Beat
Powered by a 936cc, diesel engine, the Beat produces 57 BHP and 150 Nm and returns a mileage of 24 kmpl
Powered by a 936cc, diesel engine, the Beat produces 57 BHP and 150 Nm and returns a mileage of 24 kmpl
Hyundai Verna
The Fluidic Verna is a very fuel efficient car. The Verna 1.4 diesel returns 23.5 kmpl, while the Verna 1.6 diesel returns 22.32 kmpl.
The Fluidic Verna is a very fuel efficient car. The Verna 1.4 diesel returns 23.5 kmpl, while the Verna 1.6 diesel returns 22.32 kmpl.
Nissan Micra Diesel
Powered by a 1461cc, 4-cylinder k9k diesel engine, the Micra produces 64 BHP and 160 Nm and returns a mileage of 23.08 kmpl.
Powered by a 1461cc, 4-cylinder k9k diesel engine, the Micra produces 64 BHP and 160 Nm and returns a mileage of 23.08 kmpl.
Maruti Suzuki Swift Diesel
The all new Swift is lighter and even with the same 1.3-litre diesel engine produces 74 BHP and 190 Nm. But the mileage is improved and the new Swift returns 22.9 kmpl.
The all new Swift is lighter and even with the same 1.3-litre diesel engine produces 74 BHP and 190 Nm. But the mileage is improved and the new Swift returns 22.9 kmpl.
Hyundai i-Gen i20
The Fluidic i20 might retain the same engine as the old model, but the 1.4-litre diesel engine (90 BHP, 224 Nm) now produces 21.9 kmp
The Fluidic i20 might retain the same engine as the old model, but the 1.4-litre diesel engine (90 BHP, 224 Nm) now produces 21.9 kmp
Hyundai Eon
Powered by a 814cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine which produces 55 BHP and 76.5 Nm, the Eon returns a mileage of 21.1 kmpl.
Powered by a 814cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine which produces 55 BHP and 76.5 Nm, the Eon returns a mileage of 21.1 kmpl.
Hyundai i10
The i10 is powered by a 1.2-litre Kappa2 petrol engine which uses VTVT technology. This engine produces 80 BHP and 114 Nm and returns 20.3 kmpl
The i10 is powered by a 1.2-litre Kappa2 petrol engine which uses VTVT technology. This engine produces 80 BHP and 114 Nm and returns 20.3 kmpl
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10
The 998cc, KB-Series 3-cylinder petrol engine in the Alto develops 67 BHP and 90 Nm and returns a mileage of 20.2 kmpl.
The 998cc, KB-Series 3-cylinder petrol engine in the Alto develops 67 BHP and 90 Nm and returns a mileage of 20.2 kmpl.
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