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Spied – Bajaj RE60 four-wheeler with heavy camouflage in Pune

Pune based two-wheeler maker, Bajaj Auto is eyeing to replace the notorious auto rickshaws with the RE60 four-wheel passenger carrier which was first showcased at the 2012 Auto Expo held in New Delhi. Now we have the firstever spy pictures of Bajaj RE60 emerge, thanks to Anything-On-Wheels reader Guru for the snaps. This test-mule was [...]

New Mahindra Alfa Plus 3-wheeler with longer deck launched

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), a leading player in the small Commercial Vehicle segment in India, launched the Mahindra Alfa Plus, a longer deck variant of its 3 Wheeler Alfa Load carrier. Developed to enhance the value proposition for its customers, Alfa Plus has been designed for intra-city load transport, especially suited for the [...]

Renault showcased Sherpa Light Military Truck at Def Expo 2012

Earlier this month, we reported about the vehicles showcased at DEFEXPO 2012, held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Now we will be talking about the Renault Sherpa Light Military Truck after having reported to you with details on the products of Ashok Leyland and Tata showcased at the event. The entire range of Sherpa Light [...]

Tata Motors showcased Anti Terror Indoor Combat Vehicles at Def Expo 2012

Apart from the new Tata Safari Storme GS (General Service) 800 and the Tata Safari Storme Armoured, Tata Motors have displayed a host of vehicles catering specially to the needs of the defence in the country and have launched four new vehicles such as the Tata 12×12 Prahaar Missile Carrier, Light armoured vehicle, Mobile Bunker [...]

Ashok Leyland unveils the HMV 8×8 Super Stallion

The Hinduja flagship, Ashok Leyland, recently unveiled the SUPER STALLION 8×8 High Mobility Vehicle (HMV) and with that, the expansion of their range of logistics vehicles.Also being displayed for the first time is a new face-lifted version of the very popular Stallion in 6×6 configuration with a new high power engine and auto transmission at [...]

Ashok Leyland Defence Systems unveils the COLT range of tactical vehicle

Ashok Leyland Defence Systems, a joint venture Company, engaged in the manufacture of specialized tactical and armoured vehicles, recently unveiled the first of the range of COLT tactical vehicles – the Light Tactical Vehicle (4×4) at DEFEXPO 2012, held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The Light Tactical Vehicleis being developed through the Company’s strategic partnership [...]

Tata Motors launched Divo Ultra Luxury Premium Intercity Bus prices start from Rs. 66 lakhs

Tata Motors recently also launched another new Tata Divo premium ultra luxury intercity bus.  The new and modern way for practical long distance travel was announced with the Tata Starbus Ultra. Tata Divo Luxury Coach is specially designed for intercity commuting and ideally suited for tourist operations in the country.  Hispano Carrocera of Spain, one [...]

Tata Motors launched new Starbus Ultra prices start from Rs. 15 lakhs

Tata Motors recently launched new Starbus Ultra, a 22 to 46 seater BSIII compliant luxury vehicle which is ideally suited for schools, tourists, and office staff commuting.  Though launched for intra city commuting, the luxury variant is also suited for inter city purposes. Tata Starbus Ultra is offered in Luxury, Standard, School and Deluxe and [...]

Mercedes-Benz launches City Bus in India at a price of Rs. 90 lakhs

After its successful entry into long-distance inter-city bus segment with its 2-axle and 3-axle coaches, Mercedes-Benz on Friday announced its entry into the city bus segment in India by launching the City Bus. Mercedes-Benz India (MBIL) also inaugurated its City Bus manufacturing facility at Chakan in Pune. The 37-seater, low-entry bus base version is priced [...]

2012 Auto Expo – Ashok Leyland showcases Stile and Partner

Ashok Leyland unveiled two new LCVs at the 2012 Auto Expo. The one which catches our attention the most is the Ashok Leyland Stile MFV (Multi-Functional Vehicle). The Stile is nothing but a Nissan NV200 (Nissan Evalia) van underneath and will be sold by Ashok Leyland as a commercial vehicle (Nissan will sell the passenger version). The [...]

2012 Auto Expo – Tata Motors unveils Ultra range LCV & ICV trucks, commercial vehicles line-up

Tata Motors unveiled the Tata Ultra 714 and 1017 LCV and ICV and the Tata LPT 3723C 5-axle rigid truck at the Delhi Auto Expo. These vehicles will be available from March 2012. The Tata Ultra range of LCV and ICV trucks powered by an all new advanced DICOR 3 & 5 litre, 16 valve [...]

2012 Auto Expo – Mahindra Navistar showcases new applications for the MN25, MN31

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. showcased its widest ever product portfolio displaying 27 vehicles from Mahindra, SsangYong, Mahindra Reva, and Mahindra Navistar brands during the 2012 Auto Expo held at Dehli. Mahindra Navistar Automotives Limited (MNAL) also marked its presence with its new customised truck applications at the event. MNAL’s line-up at the Expo included MN25 [...]

2012 Auto Expo – DAF CF65 Truck with PACCAR PX-6 180 hp engine exhibited

PACCAR brought down the DAF brand of trucks to the 2012 Auto Expo held at Delhi. The Netherlands-based DAF had the CF truck on display in India. The CF comes powered by a TX-6 180 hp engine from APIT Cummins and an AMW body. DAF also has a technical centre with APIT Cummins in Pune [...]

2012 Auto Expo – Volvo India showcases Volvo 7700 Hybrid bus

Volvo Buses showcased their hybrid bus the Volvo 7700 Hybrid at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi. This bus has been in operation in 20 cities across the world after its production began in May 2010. It has seen savings of up to 37 per cent in fuel costs and over 50 per cent [...]

2012 Auto Expo – AMW showcases two new trucks and a twin-axle bus

Asia Motor Works (AMW) unveiled two new trucks and its bus at the 2012 Auto Expo held in Delhi. The trucks are 4928 TR tractor, 2528 TP tipper while the new bus is a 14.3-metre long, front engined one called the Magnus. The 4928 TR tractor is a 49-tonne tractor gets a new cabin and [...]

The Kizashi concept, introduced at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, illustrates Suzuki’s progress toward developing a new D-segment entry. The D-segment is divided into two categories: family-oriented cars characterized by cabin roominess and compact “entry luxury,” offering performance, prestige and quality. The new value that Suzuki will provide is unique to the segment in that it combines affordability and emotional appeal. The Kizashi concept illustrates a high degree of “status” by featuring an appealing blend of cabin roominess, graceful styling, dynamism, character and a passionate spirit matched to Suzuki’s user-centered functionality and performance engineering excellence. Suzuki realizes that there's no point in entering the D-segment unless it can offer new value that can't be given by any of the existing brands. It might be argued that all existing D-segment cars whose affordability is a selling point are chosen by customers because they offer a good balance of pricing on one hand and the rational factors of equipment, driving performance, and cabin roominess on the other. But the Suzuki D-segment car will be different. With the D-segment entry, Suzuki is targeting emotional appeal as a way to deliver a level of customer satisfaction far higher than what might be expected from the car's price point. In other words, Suzuki is the first carmaker to target an uncompromised combination of affordability and emotional appeal in the D-segment. For sportiness, the car's dimensions need to reflect a priority on performance. So while ensuring the cabin roominess that is essential in the D-segment, the car is as lean as possible. And with regard to design, Suzuki has thoroughly studied the nature of sporty, exciting styling in the D-segment and has concluded that the design of the new car should have two themes: grace and dynamism. After being previewed by a trio of concept cars over the last two years. Maruti Suzuki’s Kizashi has finally been officially introduced. Maruti Suzuki Kizashi’s thoughtfully crafted exterior design is best described as the seamless melding of European style and Japanese craftsmanship. Tailored for the driving enthusiast, Maruti Suzuki Kizashi’s bold and aggressive stance is complemented by available 18-inch alloy wheels; contemporary styling - with its lean proportion and minimal front overhang - injects the sophistication appropriate to a performance-oriented sport sedan. As with the Concept Kizashi series, the front end of the production Maruti Suzuki Kizashi expresses both strength and style, while the vehicle’s impeccably engineered body reflects Maruti Suzuki Kizashi’s underlying strength and distinctive combination of capability and refinement. At Maruti Suzuki Kizashi’s rear, the architecture accentuates the ‘sport’ aspect of Suzuki’s sport sedan. The visual dynamic is enhanced with the addition of an integrated dual sport exhaust, communicating - both visually and aurally - the Maruti Suzuki Kizashi’s performance-imbued spirit. The track-tuned suspension has been designed to get the best of the sedan to allow it to compete with more performance-oriented rivals like the Mazda Mazda6 and Subaru Legacy and Suzuki promises high-end Akebono-sourced brakes and optional 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in performance rubber. Interestingly, the all-wheel-drive system can actually be switched off to allow power to only go to the front wheels, presumably for a marginal fuel and wear-and-tear savings. Suzuki says the system is based heavily on its i-AWD system in the smaller SX4. Inside, the Maruti Suzuki Kizashi will offer cloth or leather seats, as well as a 425-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system with iPod connectivity and Bluetooth capability. Eight airbags, ABS and stability control will be standard across the lineup. The Kizashi will be built at the automaker’s Sagara, Japan, assembly plant. The interior of Maruti Suzuki Kizashi seems to be very luxurious and spacious in comparison to other cars in this segment which are Toyota Corolla, Skoda Laura, Volkswagen Jetta, Honda Accord and Hyundai Sonata Transform. The dashboard and instrument cluster of Maruti Suzuki Kizashi are in all grey which looks rock solid and gives Kizashi very upmarket look. Maruti Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder engine offering a more potent standard engine than many competitive best-sellers. The engine employs both an aluminum block and cylinder heads, providing a lightweight installation; aluminum pistons with low tensile force rings deliver improved power and efficiency. Dropped-forged connecting rods, rotating on a forged steel crankshaft, contribute to the inline four’s durability, and a balancer shaft delivers improved engine balance and reduced noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). In addition to this excellent new powertrain, and to even further enhance the Maruti Suzuki Kizashi’s strong efficiency story, Suzuki is developing an even more fuel efficient hybrid version that will be added to the lineup in the future. An exceptionally rigid steel unibody - with reinforced front suspension and multi-link rear suspension constructed with embedded aluminum - allows for crisp, nimble handling with excellent stability, sophisticated ride and reduced chassis vibration. Engineered from conception to be all-wheel-drive capable, the Maruti Suzuki Kizashi offers a newly developed advanced all-wheel-drive system with highly advanced controls that evokes and promotes a natural sense of heartfelt driving enthusiasm and safety. Maruti Suzuki Kizashi’s sophisticated braking system offers standard four-wheel disc brakes and includes suppliers such as Akebono, a world-leader in NVH control and analysis and a leading brake supplier for automotive and high-speed rail applications. Maruti Suzuki Kizashi will be available in six colours: Silver Grey Maroon Light Blue Black White Maruti will formally launch its Kizashi sedan on February 02nd. Maruti will import the Kizashi as a CBU from Japan. The pricing of Kizashi is likely to be between Rs14 – Rs18 lakhs. Kizashi will come in both manual and automatic transmission. Powered with 2.4L petrol engine this would be fastest Maruti ever launched. “This (Kizashi) is our attempt to be future ready, as we believe the A4 and A5 segment (luxury) is going to grow. It is small at the moment but the way the economy is growing, this segment is going to be big,” Maruti Suzuki India Managing Executive Officer (Marketing & Sales) Mayank Pareek told. There are nine million Maruti Suzuki customers at present. Many of them want to move up and have been asking after the SX4, what next? What we are doing here is to provide them options in luxury segment,” Pareek added. Stay tuned to bharathautos.com for more details, exact specifications, photos and price of Maruti Suzuki Kizashi after official launch.