New Tata car- Merlin Release date confirmed

The new SUV will be a 7 seater SUV with large boot space and two side ways facing jump seats in it. Tata had made an entry in this segment with its Tata Safari more than 10 years before in the Indian market. It is worth to mention that the new Tata Merlin will share the similar kind of platform with Safari. Tata Motors is all set to give Mahindra XUV 500 a good run for money with its competitive price and high end features.

Tata Motors will launch its new SUV in the Indian market christened Tata Merlin. The launch of the SUV is likely to be slated on 27th September 2011. Being tested, the new Tata Merlin caught its first glance on the roads. As per new Tata Merlin specifications, the new SUV will come packed with a 2.2 liter DICOR engine which will churn out the top power of 140 bhp and 320 Nm of peak torque. Tata Motors has not revealed Tata Merlin price in India, as per speculations company will tag its SUV around Rs 10 lakh. In view to compete with upcoming Mahindra XUV 500, Tata is looking to adopt this aggressive price strategy.

Recently Land Rover has recently integrated with home grown giant Tata Motors. Like other Tata cars, this new SUV also features a comfortable and luxurious interiors which can be quite comparable to Tata Aria and far better than Tata Safari. The new Tata Merlin features reveal that the new SUV includes more advanced security features like ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) and four airbags at both front and rear. In addition to this, Tata Merlin features include spacious interiors with ample amount of headroom and leg space.

Nissan Launches Sunny sedan in India

After getting a huge response from its hatchback Nissan Micra, now the Japanese automaker Nissan for driving more volumes today launched all new sedan Nissan Sunny Sedan in India. The sedan sunny is based on Nissan’s V platform, the same one that underpins the Micra. However the sunny is no Micra as it is adorned with a boot slap on and a completely new styling. Nissan Sunny is launched in 3 trims chiefly Nissan Sunny XE, Nissan Sunny XL and Nissan Sunny XV. Nissan Sunny price for the base variant, Nissan Sunny XE is tagged at Rs 5.78 lakhs, while the Nissan Sunny XL is priced at Rs 6.68 lakhs and Nissan Sunny XV has been tagged at Rs 7.68 lakhs (ex showroom price). Sedan Sunny is equipped with a 1. 5-litre petrol engine that makes 97bhp and 13.6 kgm of torque. That seems not to be a performance motor but it responds well to part throttle inputs and pulls well from low speeds, which is useful in traffic.

The engine is good till 5000 rpm but after this it gets trashy. The five-speed manual gear box is a bit notchy though and doesn’t like being hurried. The car offers a ARAI certified decent mileage of 16.95 kmpl which will help the car to definitely overcome the like cars Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Vento , Maruti Swift Dzire and Ford Fiesta. The all new Nissan sunny is offered in India in three variants under the names :- Nissan Sunny XL, Nissan Sunny XV and Nissan Sunny XE. The exteriors and interiors of the car are very well designed. The Sunny’s long, flowing lines, interesting headlights and elaborate rear section making the car more fascinated. Inside the car the quality of design is decent and fit and finish is a lot better then like cars in this segment. The front seats are comfortable, and there is a tremendous legroom at the rear seats. The long cabin is making the inside space a pleasing place to be. Although sunny's dashboard resembles Micra , but theres is some difference regarding Centre console,the dials and the audio system.

The car is ornamented with many safety and comfort features, which gives a feeling that Nissan sunny is not just an another sedan. Nissan Sunny specifications comprise air bags which are provided according to the variants price while ABS is present in all variants. If talk about advanced feature the car doesn't disappoint consumers as rear defroster, wheel caps, climate control, beige interiors, steering mounted audio controls, electric adjust mirrors, rear blower vents, keyless entry, CD player with aux-in and airbags for driver and passenger are offered there. Well everything is good enough to take the Nissan on high peak of sales but one thing that gives a feeling of incapacitation is that it is introduced in petrol variant only at that time when all its competitors are offering diesel variants too. So lets see how much response the new sedan sunny will receive.

Nissan Seden in Diesel

Nissan Sunny specifications comprise 1.5 Liter K9K Dci engine which is expected to produce power of 85 Bhp at 4000 rpm and a peak torque of 200 NM at 1800 rpm. Currently Renault Fluence, Nissan Micra are some of the other cars which are using this dCi engine, but a diesel engine coupled with attractive price tag seems to be a perfect strategy for panic to its rivals like Toyota Etios and Maruti Swift Dzire and will make Nissan cars the largest crowd puller in India. Added to Nissan Sunny features suggest that the diesel engine will be a variant of Micra's engine crafted for a turbo guise and Variable geometry. It is said that with 1000 kg mass the car might be a very frugal sedan accommodated with safety features.

Nissan Motor India launched yesterday the petrol version of its Sunny sedan in India. With the apt pricing the car might fetch a good market share in this segment, but as now due to skyrocketing price of petrol the pressing need for the day is diesel and most of the contenders are swing in favor of diesel cars in India, so for better chances the auto group is planning to come up with the diesel variant of Sunny Sedan. The diesel powered Nissan sunny price in India is yet not revealed but it is expected to be priced competitively at no more than a lakh above the petrol variant. Nissan Sunny petrol version is offered at Rs 5.78 lakh for its base variant. As for launch, the Nissan Sunny diesel variant will be brought in before the end of this fiscal year.

About the gap for launching Nissan Sunny diesel some experts comment that when the company has diesel engine, then why to delay the launch?, But answer is as simple as fact that this time when oil marketing companies have been raising petrol prices in line with global crude prices, the diesel variant will create a huge sales and company is not in the position to maintain that, as for now the firm needs time to strengthen its dealerships in India. Well stay tuned for more updates about the diesel Sunny sedan, and hope to get it soon hitting Indian roads.

Nissan Sunny Specifications

Nissan Sunny specifications come with an 1.5 Litre petrol engine which delivers a maximum power of 99 Bhp and 34 Nm torque on wheels. It would offer a mileage of 13 kmpl in city whereas 16.9 kmpl on highway and the engine of sedan Sunny will feature a 5-speed gearbox with manual transmission, 16 valves and 4 cylinders. It would be a five seater with ample space for legroom and headroom. It will also come with an huge boot space. It is speculated that Nissan Sunny will come with an integration of various safety features like ABS(Anti Braking System) which offers power braking and avoid skidding, EBD, central locking etc. Nissan XE variant will be equipped with only driver’s side airbag whereas XL and XV variants would be provided with additional passenger airbags.

Nissan Sunny specifications come with an 1.5 Litre petrol engine which delivers a maximum power of 99 Bhp and 34 Nm torque on wheels. It would offer a mileage of 13 kmpl in city whereas 16.9 kmpl on highway and the engine of sedan Sunny will feature a 5-speed gearbox with manual transmission, 16 valves and 4 cylinders. It would be a five seater with ample space for legroom and headroom. It will also come with an huge boot space. It is speculated that Nissan Sunny will come with an integration of various safety features like ABS(Anti Braking System) which offers power braking and avoid skidding, EBD, central locking etc. Nissan XE variant will be equipped with only driver’s side airbag whereas XL and XV variants would be provided with additional passenger airbags.



Nissan Sunny also include features like power steering for excellent handling even on poor roads, climate control system, power windows which offers a full control of driver on windows and doors, keyless entry, push and start/ stop button and a well support of a good quality CD/ Mp3/ Radio Audio system. Nissan Sunny will compete with the likes of Honda City, Volkswagen Vento, Suzuki SX4, Hyundai Verna and soon to be launched Ford Fiesta.

Toyota Fortuner facelift Features and Specifications

Few days ago , The Fortuner SUV was launched in Indonesia. That time the SUV was lack of automatic gearbox and since then the company was receiving many comments and suggestions regarding this feature from car experts, so this time Toyota ornamented Fortuner with automatic gearbox for not receiving any critics furthermore. The car is likely to be showcased at upcoming Indian auto expo 2012 following a launch in the country. There is a list of changes in Toyota Fortuner specifications. However the car will be housed with the same 3 liter D-4D diesel engine which can generate 170 Bhp of power and a peak torque of 343 NM. The engine offers a mileage of 7 kmpl in city and 11 kmpl on highway. New head lights and tail lamps are giving the car a fresh look. Bumpers and refreshed grille with a big dollop of chrome is another feature that is included.



After launching Toyota Etios and Liva hatchback, now this Japanese auto biggie is planning to bring in absolutely new facelift Toyota Fortuner in india. The all new Toyota Fortuner was captured in camera when it was on test on New Delhi roads. The newly designed Toyota Fortuner has been equipped with advanced features that will enable the car to leave its rivals Chevrolet Captiva and Ford Endeavor far behind. Toyota Fortuner price is expected to be Rs 20.14 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Honda Brio Price in India

Honda Brio specifications with regard to the engine are as follows. It is powered by 1.2-litre Honda Jazz engine which is planned to have 1 litre motor in the near future. The Honda Brio gives a displacement of 1198 cc and runs on petrol and gives a power of 89 Bhp at 6200 rpm and a torque of 110 Nm at 4800 rpm.The car gives striking 14 kmpl in city and 20 kmpl at highway. The Honda Brio is expected to come with 15 inch steel wheels although the exact specifications are not yet confirmed. The Honda Brio is available in five speed manual transmission and 4 automatic gear options. As per the Honda Brio specifications its suspension system is expected to be Macpherson strut and coil springs for front and rear. The wheels would have disc brakes. Front brake would be vented disc and rear drum.

The car's overall length is 3610 mm, width 1680 mm and the overall height is 1475 mm. The length of the car adds up to 3.6 metres which assures enough space and leg room. The front seats of Honda Brio are made movable so that a person can adjust it as per his or her physique. Even a person over 6 feet can easily duck inside the car and not feel like a duck inside a cage.

The stylish Honda Brio will have two airbags on front seats. Also reports speculate on advanced features such as Advanced electronic stability program with traction control system (TCS) , i-VSP Intelligent vehicle stability program (AWD models only) , ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD and Brake assist function. Overall the Honda Brio will be one of the most powerful hatchbacks in Indian market.



Technical Data

Car Dimensions

• Length (mm) : 3610
• Width (mm) : 1680
• Height (mm) : 1475

Capacity
Engine Details

• Engine Model : 1.2 L VTEC
• Cylinders : 4
• No of Valves : 16

Transmission
Fuel Efficiency & Performance

• City (kmpl) : 18
• Highway (kmpl) : 21
• Overall (kmpl) : 19
• FuelType : Petrol

Steering & Brakes

• SteeringType : Power Assisted Rack and Pinion
• Front Brakes : Disc
• Rear Brakes : Drum
• ABS(Anti-Lock Braking System) : Yes

Suspension & Wheels

• Wheel Type : Alloy
• Wheel Size : 15"

Features
Comfort & Convenience

• Cube Holder : Yes
• Height-adjustable Driver's Seats : Yes
• Tiltable Steering Column : Yes
• Power Window : Yes
• Power Steering : Yes
• Air Conditioner : Yes
• CD Player / MP3 Player : Yes
• MP3 Player : Yes
• AM/FM Radio : Yes
• Power Doors Locks : Yes
  
  Exterior Feature
  
• Body Color Bumper : Yes
• Rear Spoiler : Yes
• Printed Glass Atenna : Yes
• Electrically-adjustable Outside Mirrors : Yes
• Tubeless Tyres : Yes
• Alloy Wheels : Yes

Safety & Security

Centrol Locking : Yes
Antilock Bracking System : Yes
Engine Immobilizer : Yes
Airbags : Yes
Child Safety Door Locks : Yes
Front/Rear Seatblts : Yes
Collapsible Steering : Yes
Crumple Zones : Yes

Tata Indigo e-CS VX Features and Specifications

Tata Motors has rolled up its sleeves and is playing the fuel efficiency card again. After the launch of the Indica eV2, next up on the cards to be launched by Tata Motors is Indigo e-CS VX a saloon that claims to be the most fuel efficient in sedan segment. Tata Indigo E-CS VX provides a mileage of 25 kmpl which is certified by ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India ) . Tata Indigo E-CS VX price with the fuel injected petrol motor (both engines being BS4 compliant) is tagged at Rs. 497,727 while the CR4 diesel is priced at Rs. 580,339 (all prices ex-showroom Delhi). Both these engines are compliant with BS4 emission norms.

Tata Indigo e-CS VX specifications reveals that it is powered by 1396 cc CR4 common rail diesel motor which produces a power of 69 bhp at 4000 rpm and a peak torque of 14.2 kgm at 1800-3000 rpm. The overall weight of the car has been reduced by around 10 kg and improvements have been made to the gear ratios all of which result in the e-CS' astounding mileage figure! Changes have also been made to the ECU, which is now optimised for fuel efficiency. Apart from the mechanical changes, some cosmetic changes in the form of redesigned wheel arches, a satin finish front grille, head-lamps and ORVMs with blinkers sum up the changes made to the e-CS. Lastly, the e-CS has 14" alloy wheels with low rolling resistance tyres which provides extra bit of efficiency. Tata Indigo E-CS VX features this sedan with Wooden Centre Console ,Keyless Entry, bluetooth, rear centre armrest.

Tata Indigo E-CS VX mileage is so good due to a lot of features in its engine like smart ems (Engine Management System) which is a chip that involves perfectly calibrating engine components every micro second to optimize functionality, right from valve timing to compression ratios, to pressure volume ratios, to air fuel mixture, flawlessly synchronizing every engine function to deliver 25 kmpl mileage, maximum charge combustion that ensures effective intake and circulation of charge (mixture of air and fuel), thereby minimising pumping friction losses. The result is maximum combustion of charge, increased efficiency and power .As the wheel arches are redesigned and subtle alterations are done on the exteriors along with a lighter shell and engine, so they have contributed to making the car more aerodynamic by reducing the drag coefficient. Transaxle is another reason for better mileage which optimizes gear ratios. Optimised tyres were developed which provide low rolling losses coupled with good riding comfort and handling.