Honda unveils its new 1.6 liter diesel Engine! To power the Civic first!

Finally, Honda Motor Company has managed to create a mid-size engine which would be able to power its cars ranging from the City to the Civic. The 1.6-liter engine (1596cc) was badly required by Honda for diesel happy markets such as Europe and India. Till now Honda had only one diesel engine, the 2.2 liter i-Dtec, but its large size doesn’t allow it to be fitted in smaller cars. The all-new engine to be fitted in the new Civic in the later part of 2012 is capable of delivering peak power of 120PS at 4000 rpm and peak torque of 300 Nm at 2000 rpm.

Takanobu Ito, President and CEO of Honda Motor Company, at the Tokyo Motor Show announced that Honda have developed a new generation of engines called ‘Earth Dreams Technology’. This new engine series will deliver excellent performance and environmental values and will be gradually introduced throughout the Honda range.

According to the official company statement, with the exceptional environmental values of Earth Dreams Technology, Honda will strive to be number one in fuel economy in each category within 3 years.

The new engine, designed for the European market, will first be mounted on Honda’s new Civic and will be launched in late 2012. It is lighter than any other diesel engine of its size and with CO2 emissions below 100g/km and 120ps (at 4000rpm), the engine delivers a class-leading balance of fuel economy and performance. The 300Nm of torque (at 2000rpm) results in excellent driveability for models equipped with this engine.

Expect the new engine to make its debut in India under the bonnet of the Civic by late 2012 / early 2013. The new engine may also get a place under the City’s bonnet knowing the fact that the segment is currently defined by diesel propelled cars in the country.

What do you think of those engine specs? Do you think Honda will once again assume the leadership position in the C-segment if it equips the City with the new engine? Do let us know.

Maruti to soon launch a MUV

MSIL, country’s largest car maker is working on a multi utility vehicle (MUV) that is spacious on inside (with a seating capacity of up to seven) and compact on outside. The MUV will be an important launch as it will be interesting to see how the leading manufacturer fares in this fast developing segment. It may be noted that the now defunct Maruti Suzuki Versa never met with the kind of success the manufacturer had hoped for and only after serious cost cutting, it is so that the Ecco (re-invented Versa) is doing good numbers. The upcoming MUV has been the hard work of Maruti’s Indian engineers coupled with consultancy provided by Suzuki’s R&D team. Expect the prototype to be showcased at the upcoming Delhi Auto Expo. Hatchbacks have been traditionally a strong point of Maruti Suzuki and going by the strong sales figures of Mahindra Bolero along with TATA providing a makeover to the Grande, the need of the hour for Maruti is to mark its presence in this competitive segment. Reliable information says Maruti’s MUV will hit the market by March 2012.

Maruti seems to be getting aggressive with the development of the aforementioned MUV, a compact Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) and a SUV based on the platform of it’s SX4 sedan. We are of the view that hardly any other manufacturer understands the Indian automotive scenario the way Maruti does. Hence, these new products should be as competent as they can get.

Skoda Citigo bags full 5 stars at Euro NCAP

Before you may ask, let me clarify that as with almost every Skoda car, the Citigo is a rebadged Volkswagen. Based on the Up! this car is VW group’s offering to those who are looking for a sub compact for urban use. Like with Skoda internationally, the Citigo will be placed at an affordable price point. But going by the pricing of VW cars and their Czech representatives in India, expect the Citigo to be priced just a wee bit below the upcoming VW Up! Now, as expected from a reputed manufacturer, the Volkswagen group has not exercised cost controls when it comes to safety factor of this Skoda. The Citigo was recently awarded a full five-star safety rating by Euro NCAP, which simply means that the car scores maximum points with respect to overall safety the car provides (includes passenger, whiplash test, infant and pedestrian protection).

As is the norm at Euro NCAP, Citigo was tested in front, side and pole impact collisions. The head-thorax airbags, seat belt reminders for all seats, City Safe Drive features coupled with passive safety features clearly helped in making the Citigo a very safe car. To put things in perspective, the current generation of Suzuki Alto (A-Star in India) scored 3/5 stars in a similar test by Euro NCAP.

“This excellent five-star rating confirms the Citigo’s high level of safety,” said Eckhard Schols, Škoda’s in charge of technical development. “The development team has done outstanding work and it has proved that affordable, yet uncompromising safety is achievable even in the city car segment. The award by Euro NCAP is deserved praise for this great dedication.” He further added.

Now, when the Volkswagen Up! is all set to be launched in India, can the Skoda Citigo be far behind?

Chevrolet Cruze Hybrid to come soon

Cruze is not just another General Motors car as it has played a very important role. No, we are not talking about the presence of Cruze in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). This is the car that has been responsible for making GM rise from the ashes. GM is planning to battle it out against the very popular Toyota Prius by introducing a hybrid version of the Cruze.

Cruze will be utilizing electricity as a source but will be reasonably different from the manufacturer’s Volt. While Volt is an electric car with a range extender, the Cruze will be a conventional plug-in hybrid. Volt uses a gasoline engine to charge the battery to power the electric motor which in turn powers the front wheels whereas the Cruze will make use of a combination of electric and gasoline engines. Simply speaking, both may be hybrids but their modus operandi will be different and they won’t eat into the sales of each other.

It is sad that due to certain factors, hybrids such as the Prius and the hybrid Civic did not perform very well. However, it may be noted that the Bengaluru based GM’s research center played a vital role in Bolt EV and Volt projects and it may again help with the development of the Cruze hybrid. We hope to see the hybrid Cruze on our roads soon. Fingers crossed.

2010 Fiat Abarth Punto Evo

Informmation Specification Modification Image Review 2012 Fiat Abarth Punto Evo
The new 165 HP Multiair 1.4 turbo petrol engine is the result of a winning partnership between Fiat Powertrain Technology and Abarth race-derived know-how. Since the Fiat Powertrain engine was first presented at last year’s Geneva motor show, Abarth engineers have been working hard to squeeze every last drop of power out of it and to improve its sporting performance in typical Abarth style.
Multiair engine technology has revolutionised the world of petrol engines. Compared to a conventional petrol engine of equivalent size, a MultiAir engine develops more power (up to 10%) and more torque (up to 15%), while consuming significantly less (up to 10%) and emitting less CO2 (up to 10%), fewer particulates (up to 40%) and less NOx (up to 60%).
The genius of the Multiair engine is embodied in its electro-hydraulic valve control system. Both fuel consumption and pollutant emissions have been slashed by using the engine’s intake valves to control the air flow directly, without a butterfly valve in the intake. Using this already advanced technology as a starting point, Abarth’s development department has made a series of modifications to arrive at the innovative new 165 HP Multiair 1.4 16 V. Power output, for example, has been optimised by the intelligent application of a new, larger turbocharger from Garrett. The result is superb performance with peak torque of 250 Nm (25.5 kgm) at 2250 rpm, and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in only 7.9 seconds.

 INTERIOR
The car's interior has been completely updated too. The new materials have an appearance and finish inspired by the surface of motor racing circuits, bringing all the excitement of the track into the car. The new central control console is divided into two sections. The audio section is characterised by a black surface and a central LCD display. Underneath, a separate section houses the air conditioning controls. The top of the console houses the air vents and a storage compartment.

The purpose-designed Jaeger instrumentation features larger dials for the speedometer and rev counter, new race-inspired graphics, and a new anti-glare cowling covered in leather with open red and yellow stitching. The visual link with the new textured seats is obvious. The seats and seat backs are upholstered in soft black leather while the seat sides are finished in high-tech fabric to give the ideal balance between comfort, breathability and wear resistance. Customers can still choose the optional "Abarth Corse" seats by Sabelt. These seats offer a perfect blend of racing characteristics including light weight and the ability hold the body steady against lateral and longitudinal forces.

ENGINE
The genius of the Multiair engine is embodied in its electro-hydraulic valve control system. Both fuel consumption and pollutant emissions have been slashed by using the engine’s intake valves to control the air flow directly, without a butterfly valve in the intake. Using this already advanced technology as a starting point, Abarth’s development department has made a series of modifications to arrive at the innovative new 165 HP Multiair 1.4 16 V. Power output, for example, has been optimised by the intelligent application of a new, larger turbocharger from Garrett. The result is superb performance with peak torque of 250 Nm (25.5 kgm) at 2250 rpm, and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in only 7.9 seconds.

That gray color might look familiar to you if you've ever seen an Italian warplane. The color is named after the airfield across the road from the company's historic headquarters in Turin. Inside, the EsseEsse gets "Abarth Corse by Sabelt" seats in black leather and Blue&Me sat-nav. The Punto also features an array of upgrades to the suspension, brakes, rolling stock and more. Full details can be found in the press release after the jump. source:zulva.com,autoblog.com,autospies.com

2012 fiat doblo Specifications Image Review

 

Informations Modifications Specifications Image Review 2012 fiat doblo

The Fiat Doblo has always been about space – one that’s versatile,practical and value for money for the family driver. Now the all-newversion builds on those qualities, yielding improved comfort, style,economy, safety and running costs.
Highly acclaimed and with more than a million variants sold since itfirst went on sale in 2000, the Doblo has forged a formidablereputation as a hard-working hold-all. And whether it’s for leisure orwork the new model aims to cement its standing with best in classinterior space and lowest exhaust emissions.
Eight versions of the Doblo featuring seating for up to seven willbe available when it goes on sale this month, with prices ranging from£12,295 to £17,145 (OTR). As well as a sophisticated new appearance,all incorporate innovative bi-link rear suspension for a high level ofcomfort. The longest wheelbase in the segment doesn’t just mean moreroom for passengers but more space for their luggage too, with a roomy790-litre boot that can be expanded to a class-topping 3200 litres.
There is a choice of three high-tech engines, all of which producemore power and torque than their predecessors while drinking less fueland emitting less carbon dioxide. The 1.6 16v and 2.0-litreturbodiesels employ Fiat’s ground-breaking MultiJet technology tocombine best-in-class fuel consumption and exhaust emissions withlively yet smooth responses. They also feature a new six-speed manualgearbox while the 1.6 will also become available with an automatic.

 INTERIOR
The interior of the 2011 Fiat Doblo has been designed with family requirements in mind. The company says it offers safety and comfort with a high degree of functionality. The 2011 Fiat Doblo comes as standard with five seats, but the seating capacity can be increased to seven seats with the addition of a third row.
The 2011 Fiat Doblo comes equipped with a Hill Holder function, ESP Electronic Stability Program, EBD Electronic Brake Distribution and ABS anti-lock brakes.

Driving Impressions 
An innovative software program developed with Microsoft, called eco:Drive, is available to new Fiat Doblò drivers. The system uses the USB port to analyse the driving style helping the driver to optimise behaviour in terms of consumption and hence emissions.
Specifically, eco:Drive gathers information on vehicle efficiency and your driving styles as you drive. All data is sent through the USB port of the Blue&Me infotainment system to a standard USB key, which can then be read on a computer. You can then take a careful look at fuel consumption and emissions for each trip (and create your own eco:Index) and get tips on how to achieve a more eco-friendly driving style. You can actually improve your score by progressing through a series of tutorials: motorists who are keen on becoming more eco-responsible drivers can expect a 15% improvement in their driving style, which means cutting CO2 emissions by 15% and an annual fuel saving of 120 to 200 Euros.
Specifically for the eco:Drive system, the Fiat brand was recently nominated "Green Champion" by the Green Organisation, a group devoted to acknowledging, rewarding and promoting best environmental practices worldwide.

 ENGINE
Eight versions of the Doblo featuring seating for up to seven Will be available Pls it goes on sale this month, with prices ranging from £ 12.295 to £ 17.145 (OTR). As well as a sophisticated new appearance, all incorporate innovative bi-link rear suspension for a high level of comfort. The Longest wheelbase in the segment does not just mean more room for passengers but more space for Their luggage too, with a roomy 790-liter boot That can be expanded to a class-topping 3200 liters.

There is a choice of three high-tech engines, all of the which Produce more power and torque than Their predecessors while drinking less fuel and emitting less carbon dioxide. The 1.6 16V and 2.0-liter turbodiesels employ Fiat's ground-breaking MultiJet technology to combine best-in-class fuel consumption and exhaust emissions with lively yet smooth responses. They also feature a new six-speed manual gearbox while the 1.6 Will Become also available with an automatic.

The 1.4 16V petrol engine range is the perfect starter with a punchy 95bhp, and like its diesel siblings it complies with Euro 5 emissions standards. Whatever the engine, all models come with Start & Stop and also feature a gearshift indicator to tell you Pls it's the most fuel-efficient moment to change gear.

SAFETY
The Fiat Doblò is designed and built to achieve the highest levels of safety. It is the result of the many devices offered (standard or optional according to market or outfit) starting from those devoted to passive safety which equip the entire range: front airbags and next-generation side bags, which are larger in size with respect to traditional side bags for protecting both the head and the chest.
The road holding of the new Fiat Doblò is constant and predictable through the adoption of electronic dynamic control systems for braking and steering. There is the ABS system with EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) and, above all, ESP (Electronic Stability Program) with Hill Holder to assist starting uphill (this is the only vehicle in its segment to have this function available across all engines).
Additionally, the new model has all the dynamic and comfort features that allow users to embark comfortably and safely on any journey. There is a powerful and effective braking system, tyres designed specifically for maximum comfort and safety, and the innovative suspension structure: independent-wheel McPherson type at the front and independent-wheel Bi-link with anti-roll bar at the rear. These are a state-of-the-art solution for improving comfort, road-holding and driveability, increasing roominess and on board space and lowering the loading threshold.
source:netcarshow.com,benzs.blogspot.com,zulva.com

  

Honda Siel Cars India to suffer due to Thai floods

The Thailand floods seem to have taken its toll on the Indian auto industry too. Honda Siel Motors India is the Indian subsidiary of the Japanese auto giant. Honda motors and its Indian unit recently stated that production will be severely effected in the month of December 2011. This is due to the decline in essential supplies from the firm’s suppliers in Thialand, who have been victims of the flood. The firm seems to be prepared to face its worst month as far as production is concerned.

Honda has already stopped the production of its City sedan. The Brio might also have to face the same if conditions worsen. The production capacity of the firms manufacturing plant will be cut down by a whopping 95% next month which definitely is going to give rise to long waiting periods. As a result of this, expect the manufacturing facility to manufacture only a few hundred units in December, 2011 out of which none of them would be City sedans, close to 250 units would be the Jazz and about 100-200 units would make up for the Accord and Civic.

The firm manufactured 6,000 units last month and Mr Jnaneshwar Sen, VP, Honda India said with an intention to restore supplies, “We are looking at China and Japan very keenly. We hope to firm up things soon and return to normalcy in the coming months, though nothing can be confirmed as of now.”

Rs. 52000 gift offer on Nissan Sunny

Nissan is offering benefits worth Rs. 52000 on every Sunny sedan purchased till November 30th. The offer is such that the customers receive Rs. 27,000 worth insurance on purchasing the car and he/she also receives car accessories worth Rs. 25,000. The customer can chose from a wide variety of accessories to enhance both the interiors and the exterior of the car as per his/her tastes.

The long list of exterior accessories include :

Wheel Covers

14 inch Alloy Wheels

Mud Guards

Trunk Spoiler

Body Side Molding

Door Visors

Rear Trunk Garnish

Black Pillar Tape

List of interior accessories reads like :

Floor Mats

Manual Rear Sunshade

Sear Belt Pad

Cusion Pillow Set

Neck Pillow Set

Steering Cover

Seat Covers

The lists of goodies do not end here,. The customer can also opt for extra electrical fitments for his Sunny. The list of electrical accessories include : parking sensors, remote locking mechanism and trafficators on ORVMs.

The top of the line Sunny XV costs Rs. 8.93 lakh and the XL variant has a purchase price of Rs. 8.03 lakh (all prices on-road Pune).

The price of insurance i.e. Rs. 27,000 is directly deducted from the price tags. It may be noted that the car has a spacious interior with class leading leg room and 490 litres of boot space. The Sunny comes with HR15 1.5 litre DOHC 16 valve, 4 cylinder gasoline engine that puts out 99 horsepower @6000 rpm and 134 torques @4000 rpm. And with the limited period benefit offer of Rs. 52000, Nissan Sunny makes an even stronger case for itself.

Skoda launches Yeti 4×2 in two variants, price starts at Rs. 13.46 lakh

Skoda Auto India have launched the 4×2 version of its Yeti SUV. Although an accomplished SUV, which is equally good on the road, the Yeti wasn’t finding many takers primarily due to the high price of its 4×4 variant, and probably because of its unconventional looks. Skoda have removed one stumbling block by introducing a cheaper variant for the car.

The 4×3 version of the Yeti will be available in two variants – Active and Ambition, priced at Rs. 13.46 and 14.32 lakh respectively. Unlike what most of you guys would think, the changes made to the Yeti 4×2 do not restrict themselves only to the transmission, as the engine on the 4×2 variant is also a less powerful version of the 2.0 liter TDI unit. While the 4×4 version of the car features a 140bhp / 320 Nm version of the engine, both the 4×2 variants come with a 110bhp / 250 Nm version of the engine – much like the entry level Laura, which is less powerful than the higher spec variants.

Another change made to the Yeti 4×2 over the 4×4 is the gearbox. The 4×2 variant will have a five-speeder unit unlike the 4×4’s six speed box. Other changes include a lighter weight (98kg) and a smaller fuel tank (55 liters, against 4×4’s 60-liter tank). The ARAI certified fuel efficiency for the car is 17.72kmpl, which is great for a vehicle in this segment.

Here’s a detailed technical specification sheet to let you know all the changes made to the car

Technical specifications	2.0 TDI CR/81 kW	2.0 TDI CR/103 kW
Engine
Engine type	Turbocharged diesel engine, turbocharger with self-aligning blades, in-line, liquid cooling system, high-pressure direct injection system, 16V DOHC, transverse in front	Turbocharged diesel engine, turbocharger with self-aligning blades, in-line, liquid cooling system, high-pressure direct injection system, 16V DOHC, transverse in front
Cylinders	4	4
Displacement [cm3]	1968	1968
Max. power/revs [kW(bhp) at rpm]	81(110)/4200	103 (140) /4200
Max. torque/revs [Nm at rpm]	250/1500-2500	320/1750–2500
Fuel consumption – rule 115 of CMVR [kmpl]		17.7
Transmission
Wheel drive	Front wheel drive	Permanent four-wheel drive with automatic torque distribution, Haldex clutch
Transmission	Manual 5-speed fully synchronized	Manual 6-speed fully synchronized
Chassis
Front axle	McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabiliser
Rear axle	Multi-element axle, with one longitudinal and three transverse links, with torsion stabiliser
Braking system	Hydraulic dual-diagonal circuit braking system vacuum assisted with Dual Rate system
Brake – front	Disc brakes with inner cooling, with single/piston floating caliper
Brake – rear	Disc brakes
Steering system	Direct rack and pinion steering with electro mechanic power steering
Wheels	7.0J×16
Tyres	215/60 R16
Outside dimensions
Length [mm]	4223
Width [mm]	1793
Height [mm]	1691
Wheel base [mm]	2578
Ground clearance [mm]	180
Inside Dimensions
Storage capacity [l]	416
Storage capacity with rear seatback folded down [l]	1485
Storage capacity with rear seats removed [l]	1665
Weights
Kerb weight [kg]	1445	1543
Gross weight [kg]	1960	2075
Liquids
Tank capacity [l]	55	60
Performance
Turning circle diameter [m]	10.0

2012 Fiat MOPAR 500 Chromed & Carbon

Informations Modification Specification Image Review 2012 Fiat MOPAR 500
The Fiat brand marks its return to the North American market with the 2012 Fiat 500 (Cinquecento). With its beautiful Italian styling, timeless functionality, efficient design and innovative technology – the same attributes that made the original version a timeless icon – the new Fiat 500 is relevant for an entirely new generation of drivers.Following is a list of Mopar accessories that will be featured on the 2012 Fiat 500:
• Door-sill guards with 500 logo
• Roof/hood decals feature a double-blue stripe
• Katzkin leather interior, black with blue accents
• Carbon fiber-style hand brake
• Carbon fiber-style shift knob with leather boot
• Rear window-mount rack
• Snowboard carrier
• Wheels, black gloss• Chromed exhaust tip

INTERIOR
Following is a list of Mopar accessories that will be featured on the 2012 Fiat 500:Door-sill guards with 500 logoRoof/hood decals feature a double-blue stripeKatzkin leather interior, black with blue accentsCarbon fiber-style hand brakeCarbon fiber-style shift knob with leather bootRear window-mount rackSnowboard carrierWheels, black glossChromed exhaust tipChromed mirror coversChromed fuel doorChromed grille surround, front and backWheel center capsKey fob coverStrut tower brace

 EXTERIOR
It gets a variety of exterior mods, including a chrome exhaust tip, fuel door, mirror covers, snowboard carrier and glossy black wheels, as well as a roof decal with a blue double stripe that makes its way down the hood. Interior options include door-sill guards with the 500 logo, Katzkin black and blue leather interior, and carbon-fiber handbrake and gearshift levers with leather boots.

The new 200 midsize sedan also gets an enhanced exterior, including a gloss-black mesh grille, 3-inch suspension drop, foglight bezel with light bar, vented hood, front lip, 19-inch wheels, deck-lid spoiler, rear valance and exhaust tip. The color theme is black and tungsten, and buyers also have the option of a Katzkin leather interior just like with the Fiat.

Driving Impressions
The Mopar Ram Runner, inspired by Baja-style desert racing, is a 4×4 unlike any other Ram. the rigors of off-road racing require large tires, plenty of ground clearance, extreme durability and a sophisticated suspension system capable of withstanding tremendous impact. these features are combined into a package that is stable at speed and rock-solid in the corners. Inspired by trophy trucks, steel front fenders and rear bed-sides are replaced with fiberglass, allowing tremendous suspension articulation with zero interference. source:howtobreak-80.org,topgear.com,insideline.com

2012 Fiat Bravo E-torQ

Informations Specifications Modifications Image Review 2012 Fiat Bravo E-torQ
A modern automobile, packed with technology, with excellent level of comfort, safety and performance. Manufactured in Brazil, the new Fiat Bravo has exceeding attributed to be a strong rival in the prestigious segment of medium hatchbacks. And it arrives to consolidate Fiat’s innovative reputation, proving that evolution does not know limits.
And evolution is really its brand. Fiat Bravo arrives to please the most demanding consumer: differentiated design, cutting-edge technology, with equipment that makes it truly complete; generous internal space with a lot of sophistication; besides sportiveness, with its refined and high efficiency mechanics.
An exactly beautiful automobile. Without doubt, the design is one of Fiat Bravo’s strengths. Its aggressive and dynamic lines – inspired partly in the design of the Large Family automobiles – bear sportiveness together with the celebrated Italian design, but maintaining the new family feeling of the Fiat models.
Fiat Bravo arrives with two potent motorizations – the national 1.8 16V E.torQ with mechanical transmission or Dualogic, and the imported 1.4 T-Jet with 6-gear transmission – and three finishing versions – Essence, Absolute and T-Jet – very well equipped.

 INTERIOR
Fiat Bravo, for example, can be equipped with up to seven airbags – two frontal, two front sides, two for the protection of occupants’ heads, besides one for protection of the driver’s knees. With Dual Drive® electric steering, it arrives with avant-garde technology like fog lights with cornering system, NAV™ Radio, Xenon headlights, front parking sensor, folding external rearview mirrors and a new Skydome sunroof.
Within the best Fiat tradition, the new Fiat Bravo brings a lot of technology. There are diverse equipment that make the driver’s life easier or that broadens the occupants’ safety, some of which make their debut in the Fiat series, in models of the segment or even in Brazil. They contribute to make Fiat Bravo a complete automobile, equipped with all resources to offer the best and safest life on board. Get to know them.
Contained within NAV™ Radio. Novelty in the Fiat series, the system adds RDS (Radio Data System) radio, MP3, CD player, trip computer functions and satellite navigation system (GPS). The device interface is a 6.5 inch liquid crystal screen, 256 colors and 400 x 240 pixel resolution.

 ENGINE

The E.torQ 1.8 16V engine puts together high performance and economy, with excellent torque at low rotations. Driving only with gasoline, its power is 130 hp at 5,250 rpm; with ethanol, 132 hp at the same rotation. And the maximum torque of 18.4 kgfm with gasoline and 18.9 kgfm with ethanol, is reached at 4,500 rotations. But at 2,500 rpm, the engine already produces 93% of its torque.

Now the 1.4 16V T-Jet engine equips the sportive version of the hatchback. This compact gasoline turbo engine produces no less than 152 hp of power and 21.1 kgfm of torque at 2,250 rpm.

POST-SALES FIAT BRAVO
For the new model Fiat Automóveis offers two years of contractual guarantee and five years for perforating corrosion guarantee. During the validity of the general guarantee the Fiat Bravo owner has right to Confiat 24 hour assistance, which executes emergency services like towing, mechanical emergency and reserve vehicle in any place in Brazil.
The scheduled checkups occur every 15 thousand kilometers. The same kilometer run is valid for oil changes, unless there is severe use: in this case, the company recommends changing the oil every 7.5 thousand km. In case the automobile operates less than this, oil changes must be annual.
source:zulva.com,automotivedesignnews.com,autoclubcar.com

2012 Fiat Freemont Available 4×4

Informations Specifications Modifications Image Review 2012 Fiat Fremont Available 4×4
The 2011 Geneva motor show will host the debut of the new Fiat Freemont, which will go on sale in the second half of 2011. The Fiat Freemont built on the base of the Dodge Journey, is the first Fiat vehicle to come out of the partnership with the Chrysler Group. It will be produced in the Mexican plant of Toluca, where the 500 is produced for the US market.
The very name conjures up a sense of freedom, the pleasure of life in the open air, of adventure and the possibility of facing any situation that arises in daily life with equanimity.
The Fiat Freemont is in fact a ‘factotum vehicle’ designed to meet the diverse needs of families and those seeking a spacious, comfortable and versatile vehicle to cater for the frenetic pace of everyday life or weekend leisure time.

 Recycling back with new bumpers, LED lights, lights.The some new design elements in modern flexible. It has all the plastic panels with chrome, the new dashboard, center console screen entertainment system with a touch of color and innovative high impressive, Fremont Fiat in 2012, covering the metropolitan version of alloy wheels 17 “radio CD, with a touch-8, a total of 4 inches, the SD card and DVD entitled, Bluetooth, rear parking sensors, driver, light switch, rear tinted glass, roof rails glass.

 The Fiat Fremont is a much more refined version than the Dodge Journey. It is built with Fiat’s 2.0-liter MutltiJet Turbo producing 140 hp or 170 hp, and it is mated to a front-wheel drive manual transmission. However, Fiat will later offer the vehicle in 4x4 versions with 170 HP 2.0 MultiJet and 276 HP 3.6 gasoline V6 engines, both with automatic transmissions. In addition, a Chrysler’s 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with an automatic transmission will be available as well.

 The Fiat Fremont will make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, and we will have more details by then. All in all, the Fiat Fremont is a much better looking crossover than the Dodge Journey. And the interesting part is that it will be built along side with the Dodge Journey at the same plant in Toluca, Mexico. source:carguideblog.com,visitmyhub.com

Upgraded Tata Nano hits the showrooms: All the details and images

Tata Motors today announced a new, upgraded Nano with more features, more fuel efficiency and lesser emissions without changing the price of the car. Changes on the car include new colours, new interiors, a more powerful gasoline engine and even greater fuel efficiency of 25.4 kmpl, further improving on its record as India’s most fuel efficient petrol car. The car is already available at dealerships, at the same price as before.

The key feature changes for the new Nano are

• More fuel efficiency at 25.4 kmpl
• New interiors
• New exterior colors
• More engine power
• More engine torque
• Booster brakes for even the standard version
• Lowest CO2 emission, among cars in India

The 624cc engine of the Nano will now deliver 38 Ps of peak power against the 35 Ps power of the earlier version. The Peak torque too has gone up from 48 Nm to 51Nm. What comes as a bonus is that the fuel efficiency has gone up too to 25.6 kmpl from an earlier 23.6 kmpl as certified by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). The high fuel efficiency, with a low kerb weight of 600 kg, ensures that the Tata Nano at 92.7 gm / km has the lowest CO2 emission among cars in India.

Tata Motors have also worked on the exhaust note of the car, which earlier sounded more like a small diesel commercial vehicle than a car. Tata Motors, in their official statement have suggested that the exhaust now sounds ‘racier’.

Capable of doing a top speed of 105km/h, the Nano now comes with booster-assisted brakes for all the variants (earlier available only on the CX and LX variants). The Nano CX and LX now have internally adjustable mirrors on both the driver and passenger sides. For the Nano Standard, which already has a driver side mirror, the passenger side one can be installed as an accessory.

The interiors too have been thoroughly enhanced with better look and feel. The Nano LX now features luxurious beige interior, the Nano CX a rich black tone and a medium graphite color for the Standard version.

The exteriors are now available in 10 colours, eight of them new — Pearl White, Rouge Red, Aqua Blue, Neon Rush, Serene White, Meteor Silver, Mojito Green, Papaya Orange, Sunshine Yellow, and Champagne Gold. New half or full wheel caps accentuate the distinctiveness.

Commenting on the introduction, Mr. P.M. Telang, Tata Motors’ Managing Director – India Operations, has said, “Tata Nano owners, over 90% of whom are highly satisfied with their choice, have given us valuable insights on what more can be done. We have introduced some of these ideas. We will continue to add features, as has been our tradition across our product portfolio.”

The three trim levels and their key features are:

Tata Nano Standard: The standard version comes with three colour options — Rouge Red, Aqua Blue, Serene White — along with clear headlamps, tubeless tyres and tip-tap driver side mirror, booster-assisted brakes and front suspension with anti-roll bar. The interiors comprise dual-tone vinyl seats and fold-down rear seat.

Tata Nano CX: The Nano CX comes in six colour options — Rouge Red, Champagne Gold, Neon Rush, Meteor Silver, Papaya Orange and Serene White. The interiors have been refreshed with trendy black fabric seats, ebony black interiors, fold-down rear seat with nap rest. Besides these, the variant offers best-in-class air-conditioning with heating (optional), parcel shelf, booster-assisted brakes, tip-tap mirrors on driver and passenger side and half wheel covers.

Tata Nano LX: The top-end variant comes loaded with features like premium beige fabric seats, central locking, door handles, front power windows, cup holder in front console, provision for 12V socket, body coloured bumpers, fog lamps, electronic trip meter, rear spoiler, full wheel covers and tip-tap mirrors on driver and passenger side and booster-assisted brakes. The Nano LX comes in six premium colours – Pearl White, Papaya Orange, Mojito Green, Sunshine Yellow, Meteor Silver and Champagne Gold.

All the variants come with a warranty of 4 years or 60,000 kms, whichever is earlier.

The Tata Nano will continue to be available at the same price. The Tata Nano is priced (ex-showroom, Delhi), at Rs.1.40 lakhs for the Nano Standard, Rs.1.70 lakhs for the Nano CX and Rs.1.96 lakhs for the Nano LX.

The Tata Nano is available across 676 outlets. Customers can buy the Tata Nano at an extremely low down-payment, starting from Rs. 15,000, and high tenure financing (up to 60 months).