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Honda India launches the most affordable scooter Activa-i at Rs. 44,200
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Honda India launches the most affordable scooter Activa-i at Rs. 44,200

As scheduled, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) today launched an all-new variant of Activa, christened as ‘Activa-i’. Although we expected Honda to launch a flagship variant in Honda scooters line-up with 125cc engine, the final product turned-out to be a low-end variant of Activa and comes powered by the same 109.2cc engine that also [...]

Published by on June 13th, 2013 at 02:06 am
Mahindra Verito Vibe compact car launched at Rs. 5.63 lakh
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Mahindra Verito Vibe compact car launched at Rs. 5.63 lakh

Good news for all Mahindra fans, Mahindra has launched the all-new Verito Vibe which had rumors of being a hatchback but surprisingly turned out to be a sub-four-meter version of its compact saloon Verito. Mahindra Verito Vibe is expected to hit the sales market with a greater margin after seeing the response of the recently [...]

Published by on June 6th, 2013 at 02:06 am
Mercedes A-Class premium hatch launched in India at Rs. 21.93 lakh
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Mercedes A-Class premium hatch launched in India at Rs. 21.93 lakh

Earlier today, Mercedes-Benz India launched the much anticipated A-Class premium hatchback, which is an  all new segment in the country, which will later be joined by BMW 1-Series and Volvo V40 Cross Country. The company has offered the new beast in both petrol and diesel models which offer one variant each. Its petrol variant is [...]

Published by on May 31st, 2013 at 12:05 am
Renault India silently adds RxE diesel variant of Scala sedan for Rs. 8.29 lakh
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Renault India silently adds RxE diesel variant of Scala sedan for Rs. 8.29 lakh

Renault India has silently launched the new base diesel variant of the Scala sedan priced at Rs 8.29 lakh (ex showroom Delhi), which is Rs 50,000 cheaper than the now mid variant, Scala RxL. As said, ‘it is rolled out silently’, hence the exact feature list has yet not been updated on Renault India’s official [...]

Published by on May 28th, 2013 at 09:05 pm
Yamaha India adds two new variants to SZ line-up, announces its new brand slogan
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Yamaha India adds two new variants to SZ line-up, announces its new brand slogan

Today alongside the new Yamaha Ray-Z scooter, the company also introduced two new model variations in the Yamaha SZ sport model series named the “SZ-RR” and “SZ-S.” Just like the Ray Z, the new variants of the SZ are mere cosmetic exercises, aimed at addressing different customer tastes through a single product. The SZ-RR is [...]

Published by on May 24th, 2013 at 11:05 pm
Yamaha India launched Ray-Z scooter for men priced at Rs. 48,555
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Yamaha India launched Ray-Z scooter for men priced at Rs. 48,555

Yamaha India launching a new male oriented scooter for India had a numerous speculations for a while now. While most of BharathAutos readers speculated and questioned us if the company was launching BWS 125 scooter or Mio 125cc Xenon scooter, but we remained mum at the moment as nothing was official. Today Yamaha has surprised the [...]

Published by on May 24th, 2013 at 09:05 pm
Mahindra adds H4 and H8 variants of H-Series Xylo at starting of Rs. 8.23 lakh
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Mahindra adds H4 and H8 variants of H-Series Xylo at starting price of Rs. 8.23 lakh

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), India’s leading SUV manufacturer, recently announced the new H-Series Xylo, powered by the refined and world class mHawk engine. The power packed H-Series offers a range of variants starting with the H4 (with ABS option), H8 (with ABS & Airbag option) and fully loaded feature packed H9 version which [...]

Published by on May 14th, 2013 at 12:05 am
Maruti Ertiga Feliz limited edition
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Maruti Ertiga Feliz limited edition launched at Rs 6.89 lakh

Yet another limited edition variant from the Maruti less than a month after the debut of Maruti Suzuki Dzire Regal limited edition. This Ertiga Feliz limited edition is to mark the celebration of the MPV’s first anniversary. However, we know this limited edition variant is to keep their guard up to ensure the Chevrolet Enjoy [...]

Published by on May 10th, 2013 at 01:05 am
Chevrolet Enjoy MPV launched at Rs. 5.49 lakh
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Chevrolet Enjoy MPV launched at Rs. 5.49 lakh

American car manufacturer, General Motors today launched its first ever MPV, Chevrolet Enjoy in India at a starting price of Rs. 5.49 lakh. With this launch the 3 E’s of Indian MPV market is complete today, includes Ertiga, Evalia and Enjoy. The Enjoy MPV is launched in both petrol and diesel engine options, it has [...]

Published by on May 9th, 2013 at 09:05 pm
Mahindra 2-Wheelers launched new entry-level variant of Pantero at Rs. 39,650
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Mahindra 2-Wheelers launched new entry-level variant of Pantero at Rs. 39,650

Mahindra Two Wheelers has announced the launch of the latest and most affordable variant of its Pantero motorcycle, priced at just Rs. 39,650 (ex-showroom Delhi). The Pantero has been engineered to meet the exacting demands of the commuter segment in terms of reliability, performance and functionality. “Mahindra Two Wheelers is striving to offer stylish and [...]

Published by on May 9th, 2013 at 07:05 pm
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The other day, I happened to check out an ad in one of the leading news daily in India and there was a beautiful car staring out of it. Every boy racer’s dream, the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO, forget the Roman ranking of it. The Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X has been launched in India however except for the automobile scribes; no one is making any fuss over it. It is a supposed competitor of the Mercedes Benz E class, BMW 5 series and also the Audi A6. Now all of the Germans have a certain ambience around them but then the Lancer EVO is known more for its sideways action thing. But then following our policy at Indiandrives, we are sure to bring the latest action happening on the Indian car scene to all of you. So here comes the review of the “rally car”, the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X straight from the roads of Mumbai. As the title would suggest, one wouldn’t even think that this is the same Lancer in its most advanced form that is India currently. The Audi like front grille has been inspired from Japanese fighter planes but then here in India, the Mitsubishi diamond logo wouldn’t command a second glance as say the Audi one. There is a gray colour moulding which holds the diamond logo in place. Beneath it, the radiator is prominently displayed. Wherever you go, this car is bound to grab eyeballs like anything. However most of the ignorant types would think this is just a mod job and not an original car, that it is. The head lamps though remind one of its Mitsubishi Lancer roots. Weird as it may seem, this car lacks the fog lamps and the meshed air dam grille looks bare due to it. The bonnet features an aggressive air intake with two smaller meshes in the front. To grab the eyeballs more, the wheels are 18 x 8.5 in. 5JJ size. If the face didn’t intimidate any one, then the wheels would definitely do that job. The tyre size is P245/40 R18 93Y. The rear profile looks more like a jacked up Mitsubishi Cedia rear end with a plastic moulding holding the twin tail pipes. The keyless boot entry system coupled with those split tail lamps jazz up the affairs all the more. Ohh, there is a huge spoiler wing at the rear to show its racing intent. The moment you enter the cabin, the first thing that you would notice are those Recaro bucket seats. With their massively supportive sides as well as the carbon fibre trimmings, this would fit most of the sizes. The bad part is the none adjustable steering wheel, which I had to wrestle with to get into the driver’s seat. Now, this car is all about grey interiors and all. It has a 3 spoke steering wheel (wonder why after seeing three spoke units, I am always reminded of the Honda Civic) which has the audio controls as well as Bluetooth for the uninitiated. The plastic quality for a car which would compete against the likes of Mercedes, Audi and BMW leaves something to be desired. There are cubby holes in galore along with bottle holders. Auto climate control is another feature which ensures for the comfort of passengers however the main thing is that the cabin is slightly tilted towards the driver. The Rockford Fosgate music system as always is wonderful and brings out the Jawaani in Sheila. The rear seats are also comfortable but then who would buy a Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X and be chauffer driven. You buy this car because you love driving and that is the point that the company is harping on. But then since the car has been launched in India, there are chances that some of the buyers may prefer to be chauffer driven. But then, in its race spec, the car is totally bland in the interiors. Boot space is also decent at 465 liters but then, the loading lip is higher than the competition. The Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X in India would have Multi-link type suspension with Eibach springs, rear Stabilizer Bar, forged aluminium control arms and Bilstein shock absorbers whereas the front features Eibach springs with Bilstein shock absorbers, McPherson type strut (inverted strut) with forged aluminium control arms along with front stabilizer bar. Such a complicated setup is tuned more for handling rather than ride comfort. However this doesn’t take away the ride quality bit from this sedan. Agreed that it is tuned a bit hard and those bumps are evident once you are city speeds however load the car fully (Europeans better close your eyes at this sight) and the ride quality is very pliant. It doesn’t bottom out when fully loaded. The handling of this car is par excellence and doesn’t deserve any special mention. The tyres do a fantastic job of controlling this car as do the mechanics. It is more like that go karting car which you have. The more and more you chuck it, the more you feel that it can handle some more. At times, I was actually trying to get this car on its back like a turtle but all my attempts at the same were brought to nil with the car settling into a nice understeer. Tested the very limits of my driving, I would say. Fast and Furious, anyone? The Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X in India is offered with a single engine option. Needless to say, Mitsubishi Motors have gone in for a petrol motor. The 2.0 litre engine is very high tech and made up of aluminium. It gets twin cam, 16 valves and 4 cylinders. It gets Mitsubishi’s patented Mitsubishi Innovative Valve-timing Electronic Control System or MIVEC as we all know it. It also gets the most advanced turbo charger in its competition. It is mated with a 6 speed triptronic gearbox. The engine does seem to suffer some sort of turbo lag below 1500 rpm but then nudge it past the 3,800 rpm mark, with the turbo on spool, there is maniac action going all the way. While I was tempted to slot it into manual mode, the automatic, with its responses made me think otherwise. The 0-100 kmph was dispatched only in 5.6 seconds. By the way, this motor makes 291 bhp at 6500 rpm whereas the torque figure reads as 491 Nm at 4000 rpm. The top speed that I attained out of this car is 208 kmph with the motor spinning at around the 8,500 rpm redline. The turbo whistle from this motor would entice any one to downshift and go through the aural delight time and again. Truly enjoyable performance. This car however requires 97 Octane petrol for optimum use of its performance. To reign all this performance under control, Mitsubishi Motors have offered the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X in India with 4 caliper piston Ventilated disc brakes in the front whereas the rear wheels are fitted with Solid disc brakes featuring 2 calipers. Assisting them in retarding the motion are ESP, ABS and EBD. There is Active Stability Control (ASC) working overtime in this car. As far as safety is concerned, the car gets 6 air bags, and a Refined Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) body chassis. This along with the child safety locks, three-point seat belts, head restraints and also the seat belt pretensioners make for a safe car. Now, people in this segment don’t go about asking for fuel efficiency but then this car returns 8 kmpl in the city whereas on the highways this figure rises to 12 kmpl. Sufficient for all that performance which would make one feel like driving a sports car. The Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X in India is an effort by Mitsubishi Motors to bring in their world best to India. This car does have a very capable chassis which is used for rallying. Since the time the company has entered rallying, their chassis has been the same albeit modified over the years. This car has got the looks(no doubts about it), interior space(comparable to BMW 5 series), stonker of an engine and all the performance to go with the show. The things lacking are the interior quality, features offered and only a single engine trim. The other thing, the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X price in India is Rs 49,95,000 (ex-show room, Delhi). Since it is a CBU and Mitsubishi Motors intend to keep it this way for some time to come, there are very less chances of this car been affordable. However for those having the moolah, this is a very good car.   Technical Specifications Of Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X in India - Engine details: 2.0L, MIVEC turbocharged Petrol Engine No. of Cylinders: 4 Maximum Power: 291 bhp at 6500 rpm Maximum Torque: 491 Nm at 4000 rpm Fuel Supply System: MPI Valves Per Cylinder: 4 Bore x Stroke: 86.0 x 86.0 Compression Ratio: 9.0:1 Turbo Charger: Yes Transmission details: 6 speed triptronic Front Suspension: MacPherson type strut(inverted strut) with forged aluminum control arms Rear Suspension: Multi-link type suspension with forged aluminum control arms Steering Type: Hydraulic Power assisted with Rack-and-pinion Turning Radius (wheel base): 5.8 Meter Front Brake Type: Ventilated Discs Rear Brake Type: Solid Discs Acceleration (0-100 kmph): 5.6 Seconds Mileage-City (kmpl): 8.0 Mileage-Highway (kmpl): 12.0 Fuel Type: Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity (litres): 55 Tyre Type: Yokohama ADVAN asymmetrical performance Alloy Wheel Size: 18 x 8.5 in. 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