Latest Maruti Vitara Brezza

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, a SUV has 6 versions available in India. Vitara Brezza has 6 Diesel cars. Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza comes in 9 colours, namely, Blazing Red, Blazing Red with Midnight Black Roof(Dual Tone), Cerulean Blue, Cerulean Blue with Pearl Arctic White Roof, Fiery Yellow, Fiery Yellow with Pearl Arctic White Roof, Granite Grey, Pearl Arctic White, Premium Silver.

Maruti Suzuki is getting into multiple new segments and one of them is the compact SUV. The company now finally has a  product in this segment that is called as the Vitara Brezza. This compact SUV is under four metres in length and is a five seater SUV that is made available only with a diesel engine option. Maruti Suzuki already has a large crossover in the form of the S-Cross. The Vitara Brezza is another product that will be a UV for the company. 

Exterior

The Vitara Brezza as the name suggests is a part of the Vitara family. We had the Grand Vitara sold in India back in 2000s. The Vitara Brezza is a smaller version of the Vitara. It gets the similar front grille with a thick chrome strip on it. The Vitara Brezza has squarish headlamps and then there are also the daytime running lamps, which are LEDs. The front of the Vitara Brezza looks rugged. The side profile of the Vitara Brezza is SUV-ish with large wheel haunches and floating roof characteristic design. 

This compact SUV comes with 16-inch wheels. The rear too of this compact SUV looks stylish with the thick chrome slat at the rear too. The Brezza does look like an SUV and not a crossover, like the S-Cross. Some of the Vitara Brezza variants are even made available in dual colour theme, which makes it look stylish and appealing. 

Interiors

The interiors of the Vitara Brezza are well equipped, yet are simple to use. The Vitara Brezza comes with a new instrument cluster with twin dials and driver information system. The new Suzuki steering wheel is also there that has telephone connectivity option and then controls for the audio system.

The Vitara Brezza has a touchscreen infotainment system at the centre that has bluetooth connectivity, satellite navigation, reverse parking camera and even USB and aux input. The Vitara Brezza even has keyless entry, push start and stop, climate control too. The plastic quality  is decent. The Vitara Brezza has good enough stowage spaces.

The Vitara Brezza is a five-seater SUV with good enough space at the front or even the rear. This SUV comes with fabric seats even on top model. The Vitara Brezza has good enough space with decent knee room and head room for rear passengers as well. The boot size of the Vitara Brezza is at 328 litres. 

Engine and Transmission

Maruti Suzuki is offering the Vitara Brezza only with a single diesel engine option. This is the 1.3-litre diesel engine that churns 90bhp of power and 200Nm of maximum torque. This comes with a five-speed manual transmission. Maruti Suzuki will not offer it with a petrol engine in the initial stage. Maruti Suzuki is also working towards getting an AMT (automated manual transmission). 

The 90bhp diesel engine even powers the Ertiga and even the Ciaz. Maruti Suzuki is looking at adding more value to the Vitara Brezza with this engine. Same engine means part sharing, making it easily available                                                                                      and even more affordable.

Performance and Handling

Maruti Suzuki has ensured that the Vitara Brezza has good drivability. The performance of the Vitara Brezza is just decent and but driving in city is stress-free as one doesn’t need to shift gears that often. The handling characteristics of this compact SUV is good enough and even the ride quality of this hatchback is pliant.

Mileage

The 1248 cc Diesel - powered variant delivers a fuel economy of 22 kmpl in city and 24 kmpl on highways.

Safety Features

The Vitara Brezza comes with dual airbags and ABS on the top-of-the-line variant. This SUV’s base model gets single airbag and ABS as a standard feature.

Verdict

The Vitara Brezza is a good value for money product. This is one of the fastest growing segments and what could be better than to get a Maruti. It has the widest dealer network in the country, best resale value and a brand that is trusted by millions. Maruti Suzuki even has low cost of ownership and good mileage. The Vitara Brezza will be sold through the regular Maruti Suzuki dealerships and not the Nexa Experience.

THE FORD FIGO

After tasting success with the first Figo, Ford has introduced the new-generation Figo. This is a fresh design, sporty, powerful and at the same time more powerful too. The Figo is known for its space, value for money and fuel efficiency. These characteristics are retained on the new-gen as well. The new Figo now shares its platform with the new Figo Aspire. This is made available with three engine options and six trim levels, giving buyer a lot of opportunity to pick and choose the variant.  The Figo is manufactured at Ford’s new Sanand facility and it has been Made in India to meet our market needs and even to export to other car markets.Ex-showroom Price New Delhi 5,62,750 Finance Quotes.

front view of FORD FIGO

Exterior

The new-generation Figo shares its design with the new Figo Aspire. The hatchback and compact sedan follow the Kinetic Design 2.0 design language. The Figo hatchback has a trapezoidal grille with the large swept headlamps and styling fog lamps forming the fascia. The side profile looks a lot more sporty than the previous-gem Figo, which was more of practical in styling. The rear of the Figo looks good too with the small tail lamps and be it the sedan or the hatchback, neither of them look out of shape. Ford Figo is available in seven colours, namely, Deep Impact Blue, Ingot Silver , Oxford White, Ruby Red, Smoke Grey, Sparkling Gold, Tuxedo Black.

Interior

Figo shares the same instrument panel with the Figo Aspire. The Figo hatchback has all black interiors, when compared to the Aspire that has black and beige interiors. The Figo has good interior quality and even the look and feel of the plastics is good. The Figo has a 4.2-inch display and the in-dash music system comes with SYNC2.0 multimedia. There are a lot of stowage spaces in the hatchback. There will be automatic climate control, multi-function steering wheel, six airbags and even ABS with EBD.

The Ford Figo is a five-seater and there is sufficient space for five people. The boot size is also decently large on the Ford Figo. 

Engine and Transmission

The Ford Figo comes with a 1.2-litre Ti-VCT engine that churns about 88bhp of power and 112Nm of maximum torque. The second engine is the 1.5-litre petrol that churns about 110bhp of power and 135nm of maximum torque. The third engine on offer is the 1.5-litre diesel engine that churns about 98bhp of power and 215Nm of peak torque.

Performance and Handling

The Ford Figo’s diesel engine and the petrol automatic are the ones to pick if you are looking at performance. This premium hatchback’s engines have good performance and there are no two ways about Figo’s handling capabilities. This makes this hatchback a good option to consider, be it driving in the city or on the highway. Driving the hatchback on winding roads is a joy.

Braking System

The Ford Figo has front disc brakes, while the rear are drums. The Figo’s ability to brake is good and this even has anti-lock braking system with EBD and ESP. This helps to enhance the braking capability and at the same time it is helpful to retain control of the vehicle.

Mileage

The 1495 cc Diesel - powered variant delivers a fuel economy of 23 kmpl in city and 25 kmpl on highways, while the Petrol variant offers a mileage of 16 kmpl on urban roads and 18 kmpl and freeways, respectively.

Safety Features

The new Figo is one of the most safest hatchbacks in its segment. Airbag is a standard feature across all variants and the Titanium Plus getting six airbags. There is ABS with EBD. ESP, reverse parking sensors, fog lamps, settles for all passengers.

The latest Nissan Micra

Nissan Micra, a Hatchback has 8 versions available in India. Micra has 6 Petrol cars and 2 Diesel cars. Nissan Micra comes in 7 colours, namely, Aqua Green, Blade Silver, Brick Red, Olive Green, Onyx Black, Storm White, Turquoise Blue.

Nissan, the Japanese automaker, launched the Micra hatchback in 2010 in India. However, due to stiff competition, the car could not do as good as its maker expected. This made Nissan bring in its facelifted model in 2013. Though the vehicle received quite a lot of exterior and interior changes, it remained unchanged mechanically.

The new model looks completely different from the old one. It gets a radiator grille with a thick chrome bar, new headlights, fog lights with chrome surround and modified bumper, new alloys, new LED tail lights and few more updates. The interior, too, is up-market with piano black finish on centre console, dashboard with chrome inserts and new features, better seat cushioning and additional comfort-enhancing features. The engine mechanism remains unchanged. The hatchback continues to feature the 75bhp, 1.2-litre, DOHC petrol engine and the 63bhp, 1.5-litre, SOHC diesel engine. A 5-speed manual gearbox and a new 5-speed CVT automatic transmission are on offer. It’s one of the most fuel efficient Nissan cars in India. The tweaked suspension improves its ride quality, though it still gets unstable and bouncy at high speeds. The handling is decent, but driving dynamics are relatively deprived than its rivals.

Exterior

With substantial exterior updates, the new model of the hatchback looks completely different from the old one. The front fascia sports radiator grille with a thick chrome bar, new headlights, fog lights with chrome surround and modified bumper. The side profile, however, remains largely similar to the old mode, except for the new alloy wheels. The rear end gets new LED tail lights, revised bumper with bold creases and longer tail gate.

Interior

On the inside, the hatchback receives subtle changes. It’s certainly up-market and more comfortable than before. The piano black finish on centre console and dashboard with chrome inserts and new features enhance its interior appeal. The seats are reshaped and get better cushioning and support. With ample cabin space, the hatchback can accommodate 5 adult passengers without any squeezing effect. Most Nissan car models are known for their feature-rich interior, so as the Micra. It gets plenty of comfort-enhancing features such as climate control, reverse parking camera, audio controls mounted on steering wheel and more.

Engine & Transmission

The updated model is available with same petrol and diesel engine options that powered the old model. The 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder DOHC petrol engine produces a maximum power of 75bhp at 6000rpm with a peak torque of 104Nm at 4000rpm. The diesel variant is powered with a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, K9K SOHC engine that churns out 63bhp at 4000rpm and 160Nm at 2000rpm. Both the engines are paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, whereas a new 5-speed CVT automatic transmission is offered with petrol variant only.

Performance and Handling

The petrol engine is meant for the day-to-day city driving purpose, while the diesel engine delivers excellent performance. The suspension is tuned, though the driving dynamics aren’t close to its rivals. The ride quality is decent on smooth roads, but it gets bouncy on rough surfaces. Handling is good, but the steering feedback at high revs pushes the car around corners. The NVH levels are improved.

Braking System

The braking capabilities of the front ventilated disc brakes and rear drum brakes are strong and impressive. ABS (anti-lock braking system) with EBD (electronic brake-force distribution) and brake assist (BD) further improve its braking performance. However, the pedal feel could have been better.

Mileage

The 1461 cc Diesel - powered variant delivers a fuel economy of 22 kmpl in city and 24 kmpl on highways, while the Petrol variant offers a mileage of 17 kmpl on urban roads and 19 kmpl and freeways, respectively.

Safety Features

Like most Nissan car models, the hatchback is loaded with plenty of safety features such as driver airbag, central door locking with remote keyless entry, Follow-me-home lamps, engine immobilizer, an intelligent key with push button ignition of the car, seat belts, driver seat belt warning indicator, rear parking assistance, driver side power window with auto down feature etc. While the passenger airbag, side airbags with supplemental restraint system, ABS (anti-lock braking system) with EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), brake assist (BD) and immobilizer with alarm are available only on the top-end variant.

Verdict

The Nissan Micra facelift is certainly better than its previous model. With small turning radius, decent handling and driving dynamics, it’s easy to drive in city.

Latest Honda Amaze

Honda Amaze is the company’s first compact sedan and it has done exceptionally for the company. This became the first Honda in India to get a diesel engine as well. The Honda Amaze comes with a new face post the update. The Amaze has a petrol and diesel engine on offer. The 1.2-litre petrol comes with manual and automatic transmission options and the diesel comes with a manual option only. The Honda Amaze shares its platform with the Brio, Mobilio and even the BR-V.  This platform has been made for developing and emerging markets and it suits the south-east Asian market requirements. Japanese carmaker Honda has just launched the new facelifted Amaze model at a starting price tag of Rs 5.29 lakh (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). 

Exterior

Honda Amaze is based on the Brio platform and the design similarity is visible. The Amaze gets a new front grille that has a thick chrome slat and this is similar to the Mobilio, and even the headlamp is similar. The face of the Amaze has changed drastically. The side profile of the Amaze is very much the same, it has the Brio design till the B-pillar. Post which the  rear door is longer than the Brio. The rear also get minor tweak in styling. Honda Amaze will come with six colour options, namely, Alabaster Silver, Carnelian Red, Crystal Black Pearl, Majestic Blue, Tafeta White and even Urban Titanium Metallic.

Interior

The interior space of the Amaze is the same. With Honda’s Man Maximum Machine Minimum strategy, Honda Amaze is one of the most spacious compact sedan. It has good space at the front and even the rear and it has a boot capacity of 400 litres, which is one of the highest in its segment. The Amaze facelift has been set of interiors with piano black centre console, new air-con vents (which are rectangular), then there is a new music system, new instrument cluster also. 

Engine & Transmission

The Honda Amaze comes with a 1.2-litre i-VTEC engine that produces about 87bhp of power and 110Nm of peak torque. The diesel on the other hand is a 1.5-litre engine that churns 98bhp of power and 200Nm of maximum torque. These engines come with a five-speed manual transmission. The petrol also comes with a five-speed automatic transmission as well. 

Performance and Handling

The Honda Amaze comes with a 1.2-litre petrol engine that produces 87bhp of power and 110Nm of peak torque. The 1.5-litre diesel engine  at 98bhp is a lot more powerful. The Amaze has good power and more importantly it has good handling characteristics as well. The ride quality of the Amaze is a lot more superior to the competition.

Braking System

The Honda Amaze has front disc brakes, while the rear are drums. It comes with ABS (anti-lock braking system) with EBD (electronic brake force distribution), but these aren’t offered across all the variants. It is available only on higher variants.

Mileage

The 1498 cc Diesel - powered variant delivers a fuel economy of 23 kmpl in city and 25 kmpl on highways, while the Petrol variant offers a mileage of 15 kmpl on urban roads and 17 kmpl and freeways, respectively.

Safety Features

The Honda Amaze is offering features like dual airbags and even ABS. This will be made optional on all the variants. The Amaze even has engine immobiliser, WAVE key, high mounted stop lamp, front seat belt and driver seat belt reminder as well.

Hyundai Creta Features

HYUNDAI CRETA

Hyundai Creta launched in India at Rs 8.59 lakh

Hyundai's new small SUV, the Creta, will launch here on July 21. We've got our hands on the features and equipment details for the India-spec car. As we already know, Hyundai's SUV is expected to come with three powertrains – a 1.6-litre petrol, and 1.6-litre and 1.4-litre diesel motors.

Hyundai will offer the new Creta in six trims – Base, S , S+, SX, SX+ and SX(O). The 1.6 petrol motor will power the Base, S, SX and SX+ models, the 1.4 diesel will be come in Base, S and S+ variants and the 1.6 diesel will be available in SX, SX+ and the SX(O) trims. The option of an automatic gearbox is offered only on the 1.6 diesel SX+ trim. The Hyundai Creta will also be offered with seven choices of exterior colour with the interior for certain shades getting a colour co-ordinated dashboard and seat stitching.

The Hyundai Creta Base will get the following features:

Interior design of HYUNDAI CRETA

• Dual-tone, body coloured bumpers
• 16-inch steel wheels shod with 205/65 R16 tyres
• Full wheel covers
• Front disc brakes
• Fabric upholstery
• Front and rear map pockets
• Adjustable front headrests
• 2-Din audio system with four speakers
• Trip meter
• Lane change indicator
• Tilt steering
• Central locking
• Keyless entry
• Power windows
• ABS and an immobiliser

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features of Toyota Innova Crysta

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Ltd has recently launched the second generation MPV of the iconic and segment leading Innova. It has all the bells and whistles to replicate its predecessor and it has been priced between Rs. 13.83 lakh for the base variant and Rs.20.78 lakh for the range-topping model.The new “GD” engines, said to be 10% more efficient than the existing 2.5 and 3.0-litre diesel models returns 11kmpl on city and 15kmpl on highway however claim mileage for both 2.4 & 2.8 diesel engines is 15.10 kmpl & 14.29 kmpl respectively.
Interior & Features: The interiors of the 2016 Toyota Innova Crysta is closely aligned to that of the new Fortuner’s dashboard with instrument panel getting a blue ambient light alongside wooden touches and steering mounted buttons feature on the top-end variants. The infotainment system comprises of DLNA, web browser, smartphone, Air gesture and Miracast. Eight inch touchscreen infotainment system, a chilled glovebox and automatic climate control are more likely to be offered in the higher variants.

Dimension: Based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, the 2016 Toyota Innova Crysta measures about 4,735mm in length, 1,830mm in width, 1,795mm in height and 2,750mm in wheelbase. It’s now 150mm longer, 35mm taller and 65mm wider with identical wheelbase as the outgoing model and the cabin space appears to be largely similar.

Safety Features: Hill Start Assist, Vehicle Stability Control and curtain airbags can be found on “Q” top end whilst ABS, EBD, anti-theft system, door ajar warning, rear parking sensors, dual front airbags and driver knee airbag come as standard features

Latest features of Toyota-corolla

The new Corolla Axio and Fielder have been designed to transport four Japanese adults in comfort. The overall body size has been maintained to provide ease during parking and maneuvering in city traffic. The driver also gets more help by a small turning radius of just 16 feet.

Power is obtained from a new 1.3L and a 1.5L  gasoline motor. The new 1.3 liter 1NR-FE engine utilizes Dual VVT-i technology. The engine is said to deliver around 20-21 km/l under JC08 test cycle of the Japanese MLIT during city use.

Toyota Corolla

The Axio has a base price in Japan of $17,217 (apprx 9.2 Lakh INR) while Fielder station wagon can be bought for $18,995 (approx. 10.2 lakh rupees)