Land Rover has rolled out a new, price cut S Business edition of its flagship SUV Freelander 2, which will be a new base variant of the car priced at around Rs. 2 lakh cheaper than the existing one. In order to make it more affordable, Land Rover has cut down some features like the sunroof, rear camera, front doors' puddle lamps, driver and passenger's arm rests and powered front seats. The company has also replaced the 7-inch touchscreen and NAV unit with a smaller 4.2 inch colour display with a 6-speaker audio system. In terms of design, the car
The engine too remains the same- 2.2-litre TD4 turbo diesel, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, which delivers the maximum power output of 148bhp and 420Nm of peak torque. The power is transmitted to all four-wheels.
Other than the above-mentioned features that the Freelander 2 S Business edition gave up, it remains all the same by heart and design, and most importantly, its performance hasn't got affected. The Land Rover Freelander 2 S Business edition is priced at Rs. 37.63 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Maruti Suzuki India has silently introduced the Alto 800 VXi airbag variant in the country. The VXi airbag variant of Alto 800 is priced at Rs. 3.31 lakh for Non-Metallic paint and Rs. 3.35 lakh for the Metallic paint (all prices are ex-showroom, Delhi). The information has been fetched from the company's official website. Airbag is the only new safety measure added to the car with an additional cost of Rs. 18,318, while all the features remain the same.
Talking about the features, the new Alto 88 VXI sports all-door power windows, central locking, left side rear view mirror, rear spoiler, drive side airbag and some other add-ons over the LXi variant. The Alto 800 is powered by a 796cc petrol mill that churns out the maximum power output of 48bhp and 67Nm of top torque. The engine transmits the power to front wheels via a five speed manual transmission. When compared to the previous generation Alto, the new Alto 800 is more spacious and has an improved fuel efficiency.
Third version of the famous 458 Italia, the Ferrari 458 Speciale is all set to make its public debut at the coming Frankfurt Motor Show, this September. The 458 Speciale is the latest product of Ferrari’s core philosophy of extreme technological innovation and research which, in this instance, has yielded powertrain, aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics advances that transform the already exceptional 458 Italia into a car genuinely worthy of the “Speciale” moniker. The result is a completely new, uncompromising, streamlined sports car concept.
Ford India had launched the much-awaited compact SUV, EcoSport at a very aggressive pricing of Rs. 5.59 lakh. Now, the depreciating value of rupee has forced the carmaker to increase the prices of this compact SUV by around Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 40,000, depending on the variant.
The company has also updated the new prices on its official website. While the base 1.5-litre petrol Ambiente model is now priced at Rs. 5.82 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), up by around Rs. 23,000 , the top of the line 1.5-litre diesel Titanium optional now costs Rs. 9.37 lakh, up by around Rs. 37,0000 from Rs. 9 lakh. The 1.0-litre EcoBoost Optional variant' price too hiked by Rs. 38,000, which is now priced at Rs. 8.66 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Similarly, other variants of the vehicle also costs about Rs. 30,000 to 40,000 more.
The high demand and long waiting period for EcoSport has already forced Ford's dealers to stop taking bookings for the vehicle.
Updated prices of Ford EcoSport (Ex-Showroom, Delhi)
Ford Ecosport 1.5 Ti VCT MT Ambiente - Rs. 582,300.00
Ford Ecosport 1.5 Ti VCT MT Trend - Rs. 677,290.00
Ford Ecosport 1.5 Ti VCT MT Titanium - Rs. 788,290.00
Ford Ecosport 1.5 Ti VCT AT Titanium - Rs. 867,290.00
Ford Ecosport 1.0 Ecoboost Titanium - Rs. 828,290.00
Ford Ecosport 1.0 Ecoboost Titanium Optional - Rs. 866,290.00
Ford Ecosport 1.5 DV5 MT Ambiente - Rs. 701,300.00
Ford Ecosport 1.5 DV5 MT Trend - Rs. 788,290.00
Ford Ecosport 1.5 DV5 MT Titanium - Rs. 899,290.00
Ford Ecosport 1.5 DV5 MT Titanium Optional - Rs. 937,290.00
Skoda, the Czech automaker will showcase two new exciting models at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The new Skoda Rapid Spaceback and facelifted Yeti will take centre stage on the Skoda stand, showcasing the brand's dynamic design and technical innovation. The world premier of the Rapid Spaceback and facelifted Yeti is a part of Skoda's strategy of introducing eight new or facelifted models before the end of 2013.
The new Rapid Spaceback applies fresh and original thinking to an established and typically conservative area of the compact family hatchback market. With stylish exteriors and interiors, the Rapid Spaceback also offers a vast array of personalisation options that allow buyers to tailor the car to their own tastes. Among the styling options are a large panoramic glass roof and extended tailgate glazzing.
The rear passengers in the Rapid Spaceback enjoy the highest level of knee and headroom in the class, while the 415 litre boot (extendable to 1,380 litres) offers exceptional practicality. The cabin builds on the strengths of the standard Rapid and adds new steering wheels, fresh upholstery fabrics and new trim. The vehicle also features some clever elements such as dual-level boot floor, ice-scraper inside the fuel cap, and a host of holders, nets and hooks all around the interior. The engine range comprises of four petrol and two diesel units. The line-up will also include a GreenLine version with CO2 emissions of just 99 g/km.
The facelift version of the Skoda Yeti will be available in two different variants - Yeti and Yeti Outdoor. The former has been designed to look and feel at home in the big city, and features body-coloured bumpers, side protective mouldings and rear panels to give a smoother, sleeker look. The Yeti Outdoor, in contrast, features black plastic mouldings that sit perfectly with the SUV’s rugged and adventurous image.
Six different engines will be available across the revised Yeti line-up, with the option of front-wheel-drive or all wheel drive with a new fifth-generation Haldex coupling. In addition, the facelifted Yeti offers new alloy wheel designs and fresh interior design features, including steering wheels, new seat fabrics or decorative trim pieces. The Yeti can also be equipped with a parking camera for the first time.
