Skoda Rapid price and models

Skoda Rapid is the first and prominent compact sedan car in Indian from the stable of Skoda Auto India after getting good response from premium hatchback, premium/luxury sedans and premium SUVs. Within few month of launch this Skoda compact sedan reported good sales response because the company offered it in both petrol and diesel models. Beside this, the offered premium features, very attractive appearance, impressive interior and mileage are promoter of its publicity. Skoda Rapid price is too competitive in the segment like all the variants of the vehicle are available price bracket of Rs. 6.75 lakh to Rs. 9.19 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi.

In terms of features and performance, the Rapid is ideal alternate of Honda City, Maruti SX4, Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Vento, Fiat Linea, Hyundai Verna and Nissan Sunny of etc. popular premium sedans. Skoda Rapid features for both petrol and diesel models are same but diesel model lacks only automatic transmission version. From features wise the available Skoda Rapid variants for petrol version are five like Active, Ambition, Elegance, Ambition AT and Elegance AT. Skoda is offering all these variants of petrol model between Rs. 6.75 lakh to Rs. 8.99 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi.

On the other hand, diesel version of this well admired compact sedan is being offered in three variants from features wise like Active, Ambition and Elegance. All the variants of diesel model are available between Rs. 7.95 lakh to Rs. 9.19 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. There is no automatic transmission system available diesel but mileage is impressive. Skoda Rapid petrol and diesel variant come equipped with necessary features of Air Conditioner, Air Quality Control, Adjustable/Tilt Steering, Power Windows front and rear, Rear Armrest with Cup holder, Fog Lights front and rear, ABS with EBD, Driver Airbag, Automatic Climate Control, Alloy Wheels, Dual Front Airbags, Music Player with 4 Speakers and so forth.

The power and performance of both petrol and diesel models is good. Skoda Rapid petrol model carries a 1.6 Litre, 1598cc, 105 bhp petrol engine which belts out massive power of 105 bhp at 5200 RPM and peak torque of 153 Nm at 3800 RPM. It's fuel economy is 11.3 kmpl in city and 15.5 kmpl on highway.

On the other hand, diesel model of the Skoda Rapid also has a 1.6 Litre, 1598cc diesel poerplant under the hood which is capable of generating peak power of 105 BHP at 4400 RPM and massive torque of 250 Nm at 1500-2500 RPM. Skoda Rapid mileage for diesel model is affective like 15.4 kmpl in city roads and 20.4 kmpl on long roads. There are five body colour choice available in Skoda Rapid like Flash Red, Brilliant Silver, Cappuccino Beige, Candy White and Deep Black Pearl. So, due to affective appearance, good mileage, notable performance and competitive price range, Skoda is value for money compact sedan and may be selected as right choice for this type of car looker.

Volkswagen Up price and features

By the mid of year 2012, one more Volkswagen small car model will be launched. Volkswagen India has planned to launch the next generation version of popular premium hatchback Volkswagen Up in the Indian domestic market. The company is expected to offer this innovative vehicle to the Indian buyers as younger sibling of popular premium hatchback Volkswagen Polo. The European auto major has developed the Volkswagen Up in two door, three door, four door and five door trims but, in India the company is expected to launch only five door version.

This hot and ambitious product of Volkswagen India has very impressive body design, eye-catchy interior and classy exterior which attract everybody. The all new launching Volkswagen Up price is expected to fall in the range of Rs. 4 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh at ex-showroom. First of all the company will launch only petrol model of the vehicle. In this price range it is speculated an answer to Maruti A-Star, Hyundai Eon, Santro Xing, Hyundai i10, Tata Indica eV2, Chevrolet Beat etc.

The German car maker is offering 1L, TSI, three cylinders turbocharged, petrol engine in this small car which is capable of delivering a power of around 68 bhp and peak torque of 140 Nm. A five speed manual gearbox will be offered in the vehicle. Volkswagen Up mileage is expected impressive because tiny 1L, TSI engine comes among fuel economical small car petrol engines.

In terms of features, the company is expected to offer power steering, dual tone upholstery, spacious cabin with ample legroom, significantly sleeker dash, music system, stylish central console and panel etc. comfort features. Meanwhile, Volkswagen Up features for safety will also be decent because, the German auto major may offer front passenger and driver airbags, ABS, powerdoor locks, keyless entry, child safety lock and so forth as standard in all variants of the vehicle.

India bound five door version of Volkswagen Up has also been spotted on roads during test run and its very impressive body design and innovative features are making it bizarre in the segment. Further details about the new Volkswagen Up will be disclosed on the official launch.

At the New Delhi Auto Expo 2012, Volkswagen displayed the most fuel efficient Volkswagen Xl1 concept, new Volkswagen Touareg and New Volkswagen Beetle. Along with Up, the company will also be launching the new Beetle and Touareg in India by near future.

New Mahindra Xylo to launch tomorrow

Finally the day of new Mahindra Xylo launch in India comes near because it will officially be launched on 8th February 2012. Mahindra & Mahindra, the country's largest utility vehicle maker will officially be launching this much awaited next generation version of the popular MPV (Multi Purpose vehicle) tomorrow. The company has made major changes in interior and exterior features of the beast along with body design and the new version of the beast now look premier than old model.

Mahindra will also launch the new Mahindra Xylo with a variant E9 enhance which runs on all 4 wheels. Due to increasing exterior and interior features and variants the new Mahindra Xylo price will also see a hike. Currently, all the variants of Mahindra Xylo are available between Rs. Rs. 7.16 lakh to Rs. 9.42 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. But all the new Mahindra Xylo variants are expected between Rs. 7.30 lakh to Rs. 9.50 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi.

After getting this 4 wheel drive E9 version, all the new Mahindra Xylo is expected to take on the same segment competitors like Toyota Innova, Chevrolet Tavera and the new launching Maruti Ertiga in terms of price, features and performance. The next generation version of Mahindra Xylo features stylish headlights, new bumpers, stylish grille and new designed hood. Beside this, the company will also offer high safety features in the beast as standard which will prove it decent in its category.

The new Mahindra Xylo comes equipped with a BS-IV norms compliant re-freshed 2.2-liter mEagle diesel engine which generates max power of around 112Bhp. Using this new powerful and fuel economical engine, the company has also made the new Mahindra Xylo mileage impressive. This new version of the popular MPV is expected remark buzz response from buyers because the spied new Mahindra Xylo pictures impress everybody.

In year 2012, Mahindra will launch almost five new Mahindra car models in India including new Xylo and another are the Mahindra Xylo Mini, Mahindra Reva NXR, Mahindra Rexton and Mahindra Korando. After launching the new Mahindra Xylo, the company will first launch the Xylo Mini in the month of April this year.

Maruti Swift Dzire CS models and variants

It has been confirmed that Maruti Swift Dzire CS will officially be launched on 1st February 2012 and this next generation version of the popular sedan is coming equipped with over 150 new features which are making it great in its category. Apart from this, it has also been confirmed that Maruti Swift Dzire CS models are two. Just like full size sedan, the new compact sedan will also be offered in both petrol and diesel models. And the new Maruti Swift Dzire CS price for all the variants of petrol and diesel models is expected between Rs. 4.95 lakh to Rs. 7.30 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi.

Maruti Swift Dzire CS models:-

Maruti Swift Dzire CS petrol

Maruti Swift Dzire CS diesel

The new Maruti Swift Dzire CS petrol model has the three variants. It's top-end variant is expected to be available with a four speed automatic transmission which is really surprise for this car enthusiasts. It will come equipped with a re-freshed K series, 1.2 litre, 1197 cc petrol powertrain which belts out maximum power of 86 bhp at 6000 rpm and belts out massive torque of 114 Nm at 4000 rpm. It mileage is 19.1 kmpl as ARAI certificates. And all the new Maruti Swift Dzire CS variants for petrol model are given bellow:-

Maruti Swift Dzire CS LXi

Maruti Swift Dzire CS VXi

Maruti Swift Dzire CS ZXi

On the other hand, Maruti Swift Dzire CS diesel model will also be available in the three variants which will have a popular 1.3 litre, 1248 cc, DOHC (Double Over Head Camshaft) diesel powertrain under the hood. This Fiat made diesel engine generates maximum power of almost 74 bhp at 4000 rpm and churns out peak torque of almost 190 Nm at 2000 rpm. The engine it mated with a 5 speed manual transmission system and the new Maruti Swift Dzire Cs mileage for diesel model is 23.4 kmpl as per ARAI norms. The offering Maruti Swift Dzire CS variants for diesel model are given bellow:-

Maruti Swift Dzire CS LDi

Maruti Swift Dzire CS VDi

Maruti Swift Dzire CS ZDi

Maruti Swift Dzire CS features for all the variants of both petrol and diesel models are innovative and mindblowing. The company has offered the upgraded integrated audio interface, elegant AC vents, steering mounted audio controls, a scoop for under dash storage space etc. in the beast as standard. Now the, under 4 meter version of Maruti Swift Dzire is expected to take on Toyota Etios, Mahindra Verito, Hyundai Accent and Chevrolet Aveo.

Renault Duster price, features and specifications

Renault Duster is the next hot launch in India by the French auto major Renault. The company has displayed this much awaited compact SUV at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2012 with launch of launch of premium hatchback Renault Pulse. After display, Renault India has put the Renault Duster in production at its manufacturing plant and now the beast will soon be launched in the domestic auto market very soon. In this Renault Duster review we are indicating its expected price and features as well as specifications which would make it value for money.

The company is expected to offer this innovative compact SUV in both petrol and diesel engine models. The new Renault Duster price for all the variants is expected between Rs. 8 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. And in this price range it will be giving competition to Ford Ecosport, Mahindra Scorpio, Tata Safari and Force One. It is highly sophisticated designed SUV and the displayed Renault Duster pictures indicate it good combination of sedan and SUV.

Renault Duster features 1.6 litre petrol and 1.5 litre diesel engine. The petrol engine of the compact SUV makes a peak power of 105bhp at 5750rpm and maximum torque of 148Nm at 3750rpm while diesel engine generates max power of 105bhp at 5750rpm and top torque of 148Nm at 3750rpm. Renault Duster mileage for both models is speculated impressive in its category.

The compact beast will come loaded with fully closeable AC vents, meter console, power window switches, red gauges with a digital display in the centre, spacious head room/ leg room & shoulder room, steering wheel and so forth. Renault Pulse is the bundle of innovative comfort, convenience and safety features which ensure to prove it value for money in the Indian domestic auto market.

By the end of year 2012 Renault India will be having five Renault car models in its stable including Renault Pulse premium hatchback, premium sedan Renault Fluence, luxury SUV Renault Koleos, compact SUV Renault Duster and one more premium hatchback.

BMW 5 Series price, review, features and specifications

BMW 5 Series is the most popular luxury car model across the world which also is available in Indian auto market. Few years ago, the German luxury car maker BMW has offered this popular luxury sedan car model to the Indian buyers in competitive price range. With a large series of popular BMW cars in India the company has number one position in domestic market and giving tough competition to Mercedes Benz and Audi. And BMW 5 Series is good collection of popular luxury sedan car models.

The German luxury auto giant is offering this sedan to the Indian buyers in both petrol and diesel models. The available BMW 5 Series variants in India for the petrol mode are two like 523i and 535i. Meanwhile, diesel model also has two variants like 525d and 530d. Both the variants of petrol model have different power engines while diesel engine model's variants carry the same powerplant. In the Indian domestic market BMW 5 Series is an answer to Mercedes Benz E Class, Audi A4 and Audi A6.

BMW 5 Series price for the base variant of petrol model is Rs. 39.71 lakh while high-end variant comes at Rs. 58.32 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. Both the diesel variants of this popular BMW luxury sedan are cheaper than the high-end version of petrol model and available in the price range of Rs. 40.72 lakh to Rs. 46.75 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. It is very well designed sedan so the available BMW 5 Series pictures attract every eye-balls.

BMW 5 Series features which have been offered as standard capable to prove it great in the segment. It has impressive interior cabin which is upholstered Dakota leather, dash and central console are equipped with sleek wooden trims, Sunroof, tilt/slide functions and so forth. Meanwhile, BMW 5 series specifications which helps prevent loss of traction in unstable vehicle situations are Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), ABS with EBD and so on. Among the available BMW cars in India it is one of beautiful and the available BMW 5 Series pictures catch eyes.

BMW 5 Series mileage is impressive in its category along with power for all the models. Its 525i variant makes max power of 158 kW at 6500 rpm. The 530i model makes peak power of 190 kW at 6500 rpm. the 520d diesel engine makes maximum power of 130 kW at 4000 rpm. The 530d and 530d top-end variants offers a peak power of 173 kW at 4000 rpm. All the petrol engine models offer highest mileage of 11 to 12 kmpl while the highest mileage of diesel models is between 12.7 kmpl to 13.8 kmpl. Overall, the popular BMW sedan is value for money which has also been proven every BMW 5 Series review written by experts.

On the other hand, some of newly launched car models in India are New Honda City, new Tata Nano, Skoda Rapid, Hyundai Eon, Nissan Sunny, new Tata Indica Vista, Force One, New Maruti Swift, New Volkswagen Jetta, New Honda Jazz, Honda Brio, Toyota Etios Liva, Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Beat diesel, Audi A6, Tata Aria 4x2, new Tata Indica Xeta, Mahindra XUV 500 etc.

Honda City review, price, features and specifications

Honda City is one of first available premium cars in India form the stable of Honda Siel Cars India Limited which till now getting tremendous response form Indian premium sedan car buyers. Since launch to so far Honda City is dominating the Indian premium sedan car segment and available only petrol engine version. Honda City is another name of the excellent performer reliable premium sedan.

After getting tremendous success in this mode the company has re-freshed it may of time and again the Japanese auto major has developed the re-freshed version of Honda City which is expected to launched very soon. The company has planed to launch this new Honda City in India in the month of December and it will be launched on 14th December 2011 in presence of a lot of media personals and company officials. After that the all new Honda City will also be displayed at new Delhi Auto Expo 2012.

The next generation version of the popular Honda sedan car model is more wiser than current running model due to including of some of new features, specs and fully re-frehsed interior-exterior. The Indo-Japanese auto major may hike the new Honda City price at minor level. Right now it available in the price bracket of Rs. 7.49 lakh to Rs. 10.08 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. With this impressive price range it is giving tough competition to rivals like Hyundai Verna, Ford Fiesta, Maruti SX4, Volkswagen Vento, Nissan Sunny and Skoda Rapid.

Honda City is en entry level premium sedan but it has highly sophisticated features and specs. All the specially offered Honda City features and specifications are Alloy wheels, front fog lamps, chrome door handles, exhaust pipe finisher, body colored mud guards, Beige high grade seat fabric, seat back pocket, silver door switch panel, tweeters, Automatic Transmission, dual front SRS Airbags, Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist, G- CON (G force control technology), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and so forth. The new Honda City pictures have already been leaked and appear more impressive than old one.

There are no changes have been done under the hood and the new version of popular Honda sedan will come equipped with same 1.5 litre i-VTEC petrol engine which has displacement of 1497cc and generation out peak power of 118 ps at 6600 rpm and a torque of about 146 Nm at 4800 rpm. Honda City mileage for the new version may increase at minor level than current mileage of 12.0 Kmpl in city and 16.7 Kmpl on highways.

All the available Honda City variants have been re-freshed which are now capable to attract every Honda car lover. Due to this big change every new Honda City review is expecting it excellent in the segment which may brake the market share of another same segment rivals. So, get ready to pick your new Honda City very soon.

Beside this, some of newly launched car models in India are new Tata Nano, Skoda Rapid, Hyundai Eon, Nissan Sunny, new Tata Indica Vista, Force One, New Maruti Swift, New Volkswagen Jetta, New Honda Jazz, Toyota Etios Liva, Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Beat diesel, Audi A6, Tata Aria 4x2, new Tata Indica Xeta, Honda Brio, Mahindra XUV 500 etc.