SX4 AUTOMATIC DRIVES IN

SX4 AUTO TO TAKE ON HONDA CITY

Maruti Suzuki has now also introduced an automatic version with the new SX4 with VVT. The new SX4 is a value for  money car with excellent features and a very competent pricing across all variants as follows:

SX4 VXi Manual New Delhi 6.68

SX4 ZXi Manual New Delhi 7.37
SX4 ZXi (Leather) Manual New Delhi 7.71
SX4 ZXi 4-speed Automatic New Delhi 8.02
SX4 ZXi (Leather) 4-Speed Automatic New Delhi 8.36

It is also available in two new colours French Eclair and Oyster Blue.

With increasing traffic on Indian roads, the Automatic makes city driving a breeze. The 4-speed automatic squarely takes on the new Honda City iVTEC with a price that is 20% cheaper along with competitive parts pricing to boot as well. The new VVT tchnology for adjustments in fuel intake thus making it very fuel efficient as well as providing power whenever required, vesides bwing more environment freindly with lowerc arbon emissions. It also has a very smooth auto transmission which is topped up with an overdrive function for providing adequate power whenever needed.

The interiors now come in new two-tone beige colours and the steering mounted controls are illuminated for easier usage at night. For music aficianados there is a provision of USB connectivity on the dashboard. Also on offera are auto climate control system, and windshield antenna, illuminated key insert and variable instrument illumination.

SX4 has been the largest car in its segment from the time of launch in May 2007, alongwith the highest road clearance of 190mm which is also required in roads in India. With a fuel tank of 50L and an avarage for manual toted to be 15 kmpl, it can take passengers on the longest of journeys without requiring a refill. Of course the mileage for the automatic will be a tad less than the manual.

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AUTO EXPO INDIA 2008 FLASHBACK

AUTO INDIA 2008 FLASHBACK - BIKES

AUTO INDIA 2008 FLASHBACK - BIKES

BIKES IN AUTO EXPO 2008

In a nostalgic look back at the auto expo held in January 2008, we bring you some of the important bike displays that took place at the expo. Most of the bikes that were displayed have been launched and have changed the bike landscape of India. Bikers in India can now look forward to the latest bikes that are being launched in India with power and capacity.

The noted bike manufacturers in India have announced plans to bring in their most popular bikes into India. Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda and Kawasaki have hot-selling bikes which go from 0 to 100 in 3 seconds becoming a blip on the horizon when the eye blinks twice.

The Apache RTR showcased at the Auto Expo launched with a 177 cc 4-stroke engine giving out 12.5 KW(17.3 PS) @ 8500 rpm of power and 15.5 nm @6500 rpm. It comes in both electric start and kick start versions.

Yamaha R15 launched with great fanfare. It offers 150cc 4-stroke SOHC 4-valve engine which gives out 17PS@8500 rpm, 15 nm@7500 rpm, with an electric start and a host of features including 6 gears. It offered a unique look setting a trend with dual headlamps, new shaped tank and seating position.

Yamaha R1

A 1000cc bike with 4 cylinder and 20 valves which is highly advanced in technology with LED tail lights and headlights

Yamaha again

Yamaha R1 pictures

Yamaha MT01 is a bike with a hammer torque as Yamaha itself says. It has a 1670cc air-cooled engine which has an awesome presence and sound with max. power of 66.3 kW (90 PS) @ 4,750 rpm and max. torque of 150.3 Nm (15.3 kg-m) @ 3,750 rpm

The one factor that will determine the saleability of the models that the key manufacturers bring in shall be price. At a duty of 113%, for imports, it doubles cost of these bikes and many in India cannot afford such high prices. Most enthusiasts, however, have been ordering these bikes through the grey market which slashes the prices by 30% or more. One thing is clear though – bikers in India have begun demanding more and do not settle for ordinary and old technology that the local manufacturers had been dishing out for many years until recently.