Toyota Corolla Altis Diesel – Toyota Launches Corolla Altis Diesel in India

Toyota Corolla Altis diesel has been introduced in Delhi, India. It is launched by Toyota Kirloskar Motors India. It is the new version of Toyota - Corolla Altis. The diesel version is launched in India.

About the price of Toyota Corolla Altis Diesel, an online news portal about auto industry - www.zigwheels.com writes, “The new variant has been sensibly priced at Rs 10.95 lakh for the base variant to Rs 13.75 lakh for the top end version of the car. Armed with the diesel powerplant, the car will go head to head against the likes of the Chevrolet Cruze and the Skoda Laura in the Rs 12-15 lakh segment.”

Further the news portal writes about the engine quality of Toyota Corolla Altis diesel car, “While most diesel cars in this segment sport 2.0-litre engines, the Altis may pop a surprise by donning a 1.4-litre D-4D engine under its hood. The engine is already seen on the international Corolla, as also the Toyota Yaris, and it won't be surprising to see the mill in the Indian Altis. Given the impending launch of the Toyota Etios sedan and hatchback in diesel versions later this year, the Corolla Altis may work as the harbinger of the small D-4D in India.”

At last, the news portal writes about the efficiency of Toyota Corolla Altis diesel, “The variable geometry turbocharger equipped engine makes about 85bhp of power, but its real strength lies in its fuel efficiency - a factor that has often been neglected in this segment that people are now warming up to. The car returned a phenomenal 14 kmpl in the city and 24 kmpl on the highway during our tests.”

Toyota Corolla Altis diesel is a high quality and new car in Indian small car segment like Chevrolet Aveo CNG. Looks and design of Toyota Corolla Altis diesel is really better and appreciating. There are three model in Ex-showroom, Delhi – DJ (Rs 10,95,000), DG (Rs 12,73,000) and DGL (Rs 13,75,000).

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG – Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Introduced in India

Now, Mercedes-Benz India limited has revealed the SLS AMG car in India. The right hand drive version of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG will be introduced in Indian market. Now, the market is a world class affair in the small car segment.

Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India - Dr. Wilfried Aulbur describes the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, “The SLS AMG represents the true spirit of our brand- 'The Best or Nothing'! It embodies passion, performance, design, technology and engineering excellence- values that make us one of the most exciting brands in the world, today.”

So, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG car is a complete package of design, technology, performance, excellence and engineering. It is the world class brand of Mercedes-Benz Ltd.

An online news portal about auto industry - www.zigwheels.com writes about the price range of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, “Priced upwards of Rs. 2 Crore, the SLS AMG is a made to order car and the final price depends on the level of kit and customization that a customer requests for. Incidentally, the company has already confirmed 10 bookings for India so far, and it is expected that this number will be surpassed by year end.”

The new model of Mercedes-Benz - SLS AMG comes with excellent features of gull-wing doors and it is powered by a 6.2-litre V8 front-mid-engine. There are already about 10 bookings from Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmadabad and Pune for Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in India.

About the design of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG car, the above mentioned news portal writes, “In keeping with the heritage of Mercedes-Benz, the SLS AMG is inspired in terms of design from the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL's breathtaking design lines. From the long flowing hood, to the ultra cool gullwing doors, and short rear end, all sitting neatly on 19 inch tyres up front and 20 inch tyres at the rear, the SLS AMG is truly artistic in form and function. Being an ultra elite sports car, the SLS AMG not only boasts of raw power, as it also comes loaded with creature comforts suited for kings.”

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG car offers eye catching stylist design and comforts suited for kings. Is there any comparison between Chevrolet Aveo CNG and SLS AMG?

Chevrolet Aveo CNG – GM Launches CNG Version of Chevrolet Avoreo in Mumbai for Rs 6.31 lakh

Chevrolet Aveo CNG has been launched in Mumbai by the GM. It is the CNG version of Chevrolet Avoreo which is launched in Mumbai at affordable price range - Rs 6.31 lakh.

The most popular website of auto industry - www.zigwheels.com writes about the price of Chevrolet Aveo CNG, “The car comes factory fitted with a sequential injection CNG kit and will cost Rs 6,31,257 (ex-showroom) in Mumbai as an introductory offer. GM, in keeping with their amazing after sales offers, has also announced a 3 year/100000km warranty on the Aveo CNG.”

Further the website writes about the overall performances of Chevrolet Aveo CNG, “The CNG kit on the Aveo is microprocessor controlled sequential injection type and is programmed to provide precisely metered bursts of fuel with every injection. GM claims a 17km/kg fuel efficiency for the Aveo while running on CNG. With the 12 kg fuel tank in place in the boot, that amounts to almost 200km of range on CNG and around 940km (claimed) combined with the existing 1.4 litre petrol engine. With an operating cost of Rs 1.85 per kilometer, that would roughly work out to savings of Rs 24,500 over 10000km and Rs 73,500 over 30000km. GM claims that works out to 57 percent lower than a similar vehicle running on petrol and 25 percent than running on diesel. Costing less than the normal Aveo 1.4 LS (which goes for Rs 6,46,322) thanks to the low introductory price, the CNG is fantastic value for money at the moment. But even when the prices return to normal eventually, the CNG version is definitely meant to benefit owners with long commutes to recover the extra money spent and to further their savings. Boot space is also compromised to make space for the 12kg CNG cylinder, but with the fitment of the kit coming from the GM factory itself, owners can rest assured of the safety of the setup.”

So, it is the CNG kit of GM which offers the best fuel efficiency. The new version of Chevrolet Aveo will be benefited for the owners. It becomes the biggest competitor for Nissan Micra in India.

Nissan Launches Micra in Indian Market at Rs 3.98 lakh

Nissan Micra was unveiled in March 2010. Now, Nissan launches Micra in Indian market also at affordable price. The car comes on Indian road at an affordable price range from Rs. 3.98 lakh to Rs. 5.29 lakh.

An online news portal about auto industry - www.zigwheels.com writes about the price range of Nissan Micra in Delhi, “Nissan has entered the mainstream car market in India with the launch of the Micra hatchback. The car has been launched at an ex-showroom Delhi price of Rs 3.98 lakh for the base XE version in Delhi, Rs 4.69 lakh for the mid-level XL variant and Rs 5.28 lakh for the fully loaded XV version. With this pricing, the Micra will go up against the urban 1.2-litre small hatchbacks in the Rs 4-lakh-bracket like the Hyundai i10, the Chevrolet Beat and the Maruti Suzuki Ritz.”

So, the Nissan Micra car is launched in three versions in Delhi - Rs 3.98 lakh for the base XE, Rs 4.69 lakh for the mid-level XL and Rs 5.28 lakh for the fully loaded XV. The car will create the biggest competition in Indian small car segment against Hyundai i10, the Chevrolet Beat and the Maruti Suzuki Ritz.

Further the news portal writes about the basic features of Nissan Micra, “All variants have been equipped with a driver side airbag. The base XE version is seriously basic, with no wheel covers, no tachometer, no parcel shelf, no music system, no power windows, no central locking, no ABS and no fog lamps. Even the seats are different - the front buckets have integrated headrests and the rear bench is not as contoured. The mid level XL comes with power windows front and rear, a music system, remote keyless entry and even includes a tachometer. The XV though, quite naturally comes loaded with goodies - intelligent key with push button ignition, fog lamps, climate control and electrically adjustable mirrors. It also has a front passenger airbag and ABS, EBD and brake assistance.”

Finally, the news portal writes about the engine capability of Nissan Micra car, “Under the Micra's hood is an 1198cc three-cylinder petrol engine that has sound pedigree on paper - 76PS @ 6000rpm and 104Nm @ 4000rpm. Nissan has done a good job with tuning the engine and has matched it well with the 5 speed manual gearbox to make the Micra peppy and very driveable.”

Overall, Nissan Micra is a good looking stylist car in Indian small car segment. It has beautiful design and affordable price for Indian market.