BMW X5 price in India

BMW X5 price in India - Rs 6250000* - Rs 7660000*
The BMW X5 is a 5-door mid-size luxury crossover SUV that is offered in xDrive, which is an all-wheel-drive system. The stylish X5 features a powerful engine, ample cargo space, and versatile interiors. It comes in a petrol and a diesel option in India : 4.8i and 3.0d. The 4.8i is mated with a 4.8L V8 petrol engine that delivers an impressive 355 bhp, whereas the 3.0d receives a 3.0L I-6 diesel engine that generates a remarkable 218 bhp. This engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The X5 SUV offers a long impressive list of convenience features. Comfortable leather seats, leather-wrapped power steering wheel, and height-adjustable driver's seat heighten the level of comfort while travelling. The front fascia is highlighted by a unique body-coloured bumper integrated with fog lights and the traditional twin-kidney grille with chrome-finished vertical slats.

Volkswagen Polo : Test Drive & Review

What you'll like:

• A well-built solid European hatchback
• Clean and contemporary styling. Absolutely no quirkiness
• "Big car like" ride quality. Suspension setup ideal for Indian roads
• Neutral handling & mature road behaviour
• Fuel efficient range of engines
• 280 liter boot. Figo-like & substantially larger than direct competition
• Short-throw slick gearshift (petrol especially). Amongst the best in India

What you won't:

• Commuter 3-cylinder engines. Neither hits the sweet spot nor matches the segment benchmarks
• Some niceties missing. Climate control, USB / AUX audio input, electric ORVMs etc.
• Ordinary rear bench legroom. Comparable to the Ritz
• Thin 40 dealership network
• VW's cost of ownership is yet unknown territory
• 1.6L 104 BHP petrol variant some time away

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New Maruti WagonR Details Pictures and Pricing

Overview of New Maruti WagonR

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Maruti Suzuki India has launched the all new WagonR in India. The new model features a big smile shaped front grille with all new clear lens head lamps and new round shaped fog lamps. The makeover is almost same like we have seen recently in the New Estilo. New WagonR also gets new headlamps, new tail lamps, new front/rear bumpers, new design for alloys/wheel covers and all new interiors.

Variants of New Maruti WagonR

- New WagonR Lx
- New WagonR Lxi
- New WagonR Vxi

Price of New Maruti WagonR

Maruti Suzuki India has launched the New WagonR between Rs. 3.28 lakhs to Rs. 3.81 lakhs. These prices are ex-showroom New Delhi.

- New WagonR Lx - Rs. 3,28,000.00
- New WagonR Lxi - Rs. 3,57,000.00
- New WagonR Vxi - Rs. 3,81,000.00
- New WagonR Vxi ABS - Rs. 4,12,000.00

Design of New Maruti WagonR

The new model of WagonR looks much better than the current generation WagonR. New WagonR is based on the very Japanese way of creating cars, gone are the boxy looks, the shape of New WagonR is more rounded. Maruti Suzuki India has christened the New WagonR as ‘The Blue-Eyed-Boy’ as it features smart looking blue tinge in the big headlamps. This time the facelift is quite major as Maruti engineers has used all new chassis which is wider that the last generation one and hence the new WagonR looks wide and more proportionate than the old WagonR.

The grille of new WagonR looks very sleek with a chrome strip on top with big Suzuki logo in centre. The front and rear bumpers are also new with a big air dam in front bumpers which also features integrated round fog lamps. The side of new WagonR is more or less same like the old model with side strips on the doors. The top model of new WagonR features body coloured bumpers, door handles and outside rear view mirrors. At the rear new WagonR gets all new tail lamps which are slightly bigger in size and resembles the tail lamps of 2010 Suzuki WagonR model recently launched in Japan. New WagonR also features a horizontal chrome strip which gives it a upmarket look. The third stop lamp is well integrated in the hatch and the top model of new WagonR also comes with roof rails. All in all new WagonR looks better in terms of design and styling than the 2009 model of WagonR.

Shades Available in New Maruti WagonR

- Superior white, Midnight black, Silky silver, Firebrick red
- Breeze blue, Baker’s choclate, Blistering grey

Changes in the New Maruti WagonR:

• All New 1000cc K-series engine to meet the emission norms
• All New Front Grille With Chrome Inserts.
• New Bigger & Stylish Headlamps, New Tail Lamps.
• New Front & Rear Bumpers, New Wheel Covers Design.
• New Interiors including new door trims and new upholstery.
• All New Centre Console With Dash Integrated Music System.
• Improved Rear Visibility, All New Steering Wheel.
• New Instrument Cluster, All New Design For Gear Knob.
• Electrically Adjustable Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)

Interiors of New Maruti WagonR

The interiors of new WagonR also gets new combination for door trims and new upholstery for the seats. The interiors have been improved and now sport dual tone combination with aluminum touches all around. The steering wheel has been borrowed from the Swift and the centre console is rectangular in shape and the top variants are going to feature dash integrated music system with factory fitted speakers.

The overall length of the car is now increased to 3,595 mm with a wheelbase of 2,400 mm - the longest in its class. The width and height of the new WagonR has also gone up 1,495 mm and 1,700 mm, respectively. The new WagonR is thus roomier with a larger cabin space and increased leg-room for all passengers. The steering wheel comes with a new design and can be tilted, while the ergonomically designed gear shift knob snugly fits into the palm to ensure driving comfort. Other features include electrical outside rear view mirror and superior colling due to the new HVAC design. New WagonR has:

- Best in class wheel base, 2400mm, +40 mm more than previous wagonR.
- Huge leg-space. Best in segment tandem distance, 100 mm more than previous WagonR.
- Best in class front seat travel, 240mm, 33% more than previous WagonR.
- Best in segment front and rear headroom.

All this clubbed with the gigantic boot space makes the New WagonR a perfect smart-family vehicle. While the rear parcel tray improves storage and keeps your valuables hidden from prying eyes, a smart integrated tool box in the boot leads to the overall charm. Storage space gets special attention in the new WagonR. As a unique feature, a handy shopping tray is fitted under front passenger seat. To safeguard the cell-phone camera unit, a soft insert has been introduced to the floor console. These apart, there are useful alcoves on the front console and door sides, a utility hook on the IP, and a 60:40 split rear seat add to user convenience. Two retractable cup/can holders on the driver's and the co-driver's side, and a bottle holder in the centre console add convenience and lead to user delight.

Top model Vxi ABS of New WagonR comes fully loaded with following features:

• HVAC - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioner
• Power steering, Power Windows
• Rear Defogger, Rear Washer/Wiper
• Dash Integrated Music System
• Roof rails, High mounted stop lamp
• Electronic multi trip meter
• Collapsible steering colum
• Remote central door locking
• ABS with EBD, Dual airbags
• Driver Seat Belt Indicator
• Security System i-CATS

Engine & Fuel Efficiency of New Maruti WagonR

New Maruti Suzuki WagonR is powered by Bharat Stage IV compliant 998cc KB series engine which develops maximum power of 67 Bhp at 6200 rpm with maximum torque of 90 Nm at 3500 rpm. The new KB series is exactly the same engine which powers the Maruti Suzuki A-star. It is produced at the company's Gurgaon facility. The new WagonR is based on a completely new platform and it has a new transmission also. According to Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) standards, the car will give a mileage of 18.9 km per litre of petrol.

Transmission Technology of New Maruti WagonR

The New WagonR comes with a new 5-speed synchromesh transmission technology that incorporates numerous innovations to enhance the power and pleasure combination. The new transmission is equipped with precise gear shift mechanism. This reduces the gear shifting effort due to minimal mechanical losses. The gear ratios in the transmission in the New WagonR are optimized to enhance drivability and improved fuel economy. A reduced clutch-pedal peak-load helps to improve the city driving experience.

Suspension of New Maruti WagonR

The new WagonR has a new cable-type transmission, a superior suspension technology. It is equipped with a new L-shaped front suspension frame to improve ride comfort. This fine-tuned 3-point suspension is congruous to Indian roads and driving conditions, providing soft relaxed rides along with dynamic handling and NVH.

Safety Features in New Maruti WagonR

The New WagonR is high on occupant safety. A rigid cage structure technology alongwith increased frontal impact absorbing area, thanks to greater distance between steering wheel and front bumper, keep the passengers safe. The Vxi variant in the new WagonR is equipped with front and rear fog lamps, rear wiper and washer, rear defogger, dual horn and comes with safety features such as Airbag and ABS as options which comes in VXi ABS model. A driver-side seat belt indicator is on the dash panel a standard feature on Lxi and Vxi variants. The New WagonR keys are integrated with i-CATS, 4-door central locking and anti-theft alarm system.

Ford Figo Price – Available in Petrol & Diesel

Ford Figo is new small car form Ford India and available in petrol and diesel variant @ very attractive price.

Ford Figo Features:

• New Kinetic design – Muscular, Sturdy and Wide Look
• Comfortable Ride and Handling with superb control
• Powerful Air Conditioner
• Available in 1.2 Litre Petrol and 1.4 litre Diesel Engine
• ABS with EBD
• Front Dual Air bags
• Integrated Music System with Bluetooth Connectivity
• 284 litre Boot Space
• Spacious Interior with plenty of Leg and Head Room
• Smart programmable remote key and intelligent Central locking

Figo is available in seven colors Diamond White, Moondust Silver, Chill, Panther black, Colorado Red, Sea Grey and Squeeze.

Ford Figo Technical Specification:

• Petrol Engine: 1196cc, 16V DOHC, 71PS @ 6,250rpm and 102Nm Max Torque
• Diesel Engine: 1399cc, 8V SOHC, Common Rail, 69PS@4000 RPM and 190Nm Torque
• 5 Speed manual transmission
• Wheel Size: 175/65R14 Tubeless
• Suspension Front: Independent McPherson Strut with Dual Path Mounts
• Rear: Semi-Independent Twist Beam, Coil Springs
• Brakes: Front (Ventilated Disc) and Rear (Drum)
• Hydraulic Power Assisted Steering
• Length, Width and Height: 3795×1680x1427 mm
• Wheelbase: 2489mm
• Ground Clearance: 168mm
• Turning Circle radius: 4.9M
• Weight: Petrol ( 1040 to 1090 kg) Diesel (1090 to 1130kg)

Ford Figo Price in India: Ex-Showroom Delhi**
Figo Petrol Variant Price List:

• LXI: Rs. 3,50,000/-
• EXI: Rs. 3,82,000/-
• ZXI: Rs. 4,00,000/-
• Titanium: 4,43,000/-

Ford Figo Diesel Price List:

• LXI: Rs. 4,48,000/-
• EXI: Rs. 4,73,000/-
• ZXI: Rs. 4,97,000/-
• Titanium: 5,30,000/-

After Sales Service, Warranty and Maintenance: Ford Figo comes with a 2 year/ 1, 00,000 kilometers warranty and an option to purchase Extended Warranty that covers the car against all electrical and mechanical failures for an additional period. If you wish to have the complete maintenance of the car covered, then you can opt for the Total Maintenance Plan which offers complete peace of mind. All this can be availed at over 120 authorized Ford service centres across the country. Ford Service-Roadside Assistance Program a 24/7 helpline available in select cities.

Volkswagen Polo price in India

Volkswagen Polo – Upcoming small Car in India at attractive price tag in petrol/diesel variant with one of the best mileage.

Volkswagen’s Polo will compete with popular Maruti Swift, Hyundai i10 and Fiat Punto in highly competitive A2 segment. VW India has already invested Rs 3,800 crore in setting up its operations and facility in India with an annual capacity of up to 110,000 cars. Currently Skoda Fabia built there.

VW Polo is now available with 1.2-Litre petrol engine and 1.2-Litre TDI diesel engine @ attractive price in India.

Volkswagen Polo Price in India (Petrol Engine 1.2L 75BHP) – All Prices are in Indian Rupee (INR)
Trendline: 4,34,000/-
Comfortline: 4,83,800/-
Highline: 5,72,000/-

VW Polo Diesel variant Prices (1.2L TDI, 75HP)
Trendline: 5,32,000/-
Comfortline: 5,81,800/-
Highline: 6,70,000/-

Mercedes SLS AMG On Sale in Germany, Rs. 1.5 Crore Price

Mercedes SLS AMG is already on sale in Germany now. The car is priced at 177,900 Euros or approximately Rs.1.19 crores. “Following a high-profile world premiere at the IAA, we are very excited about the SLS AMG’s commercial release,” said Volker Mornhinweg, chairman of the company’s management board. Mercedes is also planning to bring the model to Indian market in the next year with an approximate price tag of Rs. 1.5 crores. The gull-wing-model is one of the most eye-catching ones though definitely not one of the most expensive ones. There are cars coming to India from Lamborghini, Porshce, Audi and BMW that will be equally priced or even more.

Maruti Suzuki New Wagon R 2010

Maruti wagon R

Maruti Suzuki new WagonR was first launched in 1993 in Japan. The WagonR made its Indian debut in 2001. Even though the car could not impress the Indian audience in the beginning, it gained quite some popularity later. And since then it has been one of the best selling cars for the company. Since its launch, Maruti Suzuki has sold 8.8 lakh units of the car in India and exported 5.5 lakh units to various countries.

In 2006, the WagonR got a facelift and the new Wagon R Duo, which could run on LPG apart from petrol, was launched. Now Maruti Suzuki has launched the BS IV compliant version of the WagonR. The new WagonR, also known as "The Blue-Eyed Boy" has got a lot improvements such as new features along with a new dynamic look. Right from the new K-series engine to stylish new interiors, Maruti Suzuki has done everything to impress the Indian crowd.

The new Maruti Suzuki WagonR is available in a range of attractive colours including Superior White, Midnight Black, Baker's Chocolate, Breeze Blue, Fire Brick Red, Silky Silver and Glistening Grey.

Powertrain & Performance

The all new WagonR comes in three variants, the LX, LXi and the high-end VXi. The new car gets its power from a 998cc three-cylinder K10B engine and this engine is coupled by a 5-speed manual transmission that provides smooth manoeuvring of the car. The BS IV compliant engine can stir up 67 bhp at 6200 rpm and a maximum torque of 90 Nm at 3900 rpm.

The new WagonR is economical and its performance is out of this world with a mileage of 18 kmpl. The cable type transmission and new frame-type suspension offer great stability on all terrains owing to the gas filled inside the setup which is very different from the oil filled older mechanism. The NVH levels are also enhanced. Maruti has reworked the front suspension to ensure the car handling gets better.

Build & Styling

The new WagonR with a bold and aggressive stance looks more muscular when judged against its predecessor. It has a fresher and curvier look, the V-character line amplifying the car's athletic personality. The bigger and sweeping headlamps sparkle with the blue tint giving the car the feel of a superstar. The sloping roof, extra-wide bumpers broadening towards the corners and the blazing fenders only add to the agile looks of the blue-eyed boy.

The life-size obese doors help in easy and comfortable entry and exit. The power windows offer the required privacy. There is the chrome accentuation in the front and back with the WagonR brand engraved in chrome in the rear. The new car has enhanced rear visibility.

The new WagonR comes as a bighearted package with roomy interiors. The dual-tone interiors offer a soothing ambience with the 3-D fabric seats with 60:40 split rear seats. Silver accentuation all around is a treat to the eye. The new tilt steering wheel, ergonomic gear knob and the new speedometer design make driving less tiresome and keep the driver yearning for more and longer drives. The centre console the new design offers precise information.

The new WagonR has the best-in-class wheel base of 2400 mm which is over 40 mm more than the original WagonR. The legroom too is extremely generous compared to the rest in the segment. It comes with a distance of 100 mm more than its predecessor. The 240mm front seats offer a warm welcome to even tall users. The headroom is grand. The full-trim interiors including A, B and C pillar trims create an excellent ambience.

Coming to the functional add-ons in the new WagonR, the car has push-type cup holders with a utility hook and a brawny, deeper glove box with an incorporated shelf, a rear parcel tray and an integrated tool box. The car is eco-friendly with a utility basket just below the co-driver's seat making it loud and clear 'while I am here, do not throw waste out of the car'. There is a front door map pocket and soft inserts on the floor console to safeguard the cell-phone camera unit add a pinch of grace to the interiors.

The electrical outside rear view mirror (ORVM) offers great visibility. Keyless entry and foldable assist-grips are added features that the new WagonR sports. A new HVAC unit providing a temperature reduction of four degrees than the existing model comes in the face lifted version of the WagonR.

The new WagonR comes swarmed with safety features. The high-end variant includes ABS & dual airbags, rear defogger, wiper & washer, driver seat belt indicator and the immobilizer i-CATS (intelligent Computerized Anti-Theft system) security system take care of car, driver and passenger safety. For ultimate entertainment on the drive, the new WagonR comes with an integrated audio with AUX-in and 6-band graphic equalizer.