2010 DODGE NITRO DETONATOR - REVIEW, SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

World famous American car manufacturer Dodge unveiled a modified version of their Dodge Nitro lineup. The new version comes with new exterior and interior styling and new standard features and safety equipment for 2010. The new Dodge Nitro Detonator provide customers with more standard content, comprising 20-inch aluminium wheels, 8 premium speakers with a 368-Watt amplifier and 9-inch subwoofer, deep-tinted glass, Uconnect phone, iPod control, SIRIUS satellite radio, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, speed control and security alarm.



The Dodge Nitro Detonator is powered by a standard 4.0-liter V-6 Engine which supplies it 23% more horsepower and 12% more torque than its successors. The max. power provided by the engine is 260Bhp @ 6000rpm and max. torque is 265Nm @ 4200 rpm.







The 20-inch painted Mopar aluminium wheels and body color grille with bright billets provide the 2010 Dodge Nitro Detonator cute look. The new Detonator includes standard interior and safety features that were optional for its predecessor, Dodge Nitro SXT. Dodge Nitro Detonator features hood decal, 8-speakers plus subwoofer, remote start, ParkSense, rear-park assist and color-keyed premium cloth interior that matches the exterior paint color.



The Dodge Nitro Detonator will be available to you at a price of $26,500.

CHEVROLET NITRO DETONATOR SPECIFICATIONS

DODGE NITRO DETONATOR
ENGINE	4.0-Liter V6 SOHC Engine
TRANSMISSION	5-Speed Automatic Transmission
MULTIMEDIA	· Media Center 130 CD/MP3 Radio · 8 Amplified Speakers Plus Subwoofer · Uconnect with Voice Command · Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls · SIRIUS Satellite Radio
SEATING	· Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats · Power 6-Way Driver Seat · Rear 60 / 40 Folding Split Reclining Seat · Active Head Restraints · Stain Repel - Stain/Odor/Static Resistant Fabric
WHEELS/TIRES	· 20-Inch x 7.5-Inch Aluminum Platinum Clad Wheels · P245/50R20 VSB All Season Tires · Goodyear® Brand Tires · Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
ADDITIONAL KEY FEATURES	· Electronic Stability Control · All-Speed Traction Control · Electronic Roll Mitigation · Antilock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes · Advanced Multistage Front Airbags · Supplemental Side-Curtain Front / Rear Airbags · Overhead Console · Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System · Security Alarm

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2010 FORD MUSTANG ROUSH BARRETT-JACKSON EDITION REVIEW AND FEATURES

The new Ford Mustang Roush Barrett-Jackson Edition combines racing and performance heritage of ROUSH Performance Products with the sleek new Planet Color "Barrett-Jackson Collector Color Series paints" and finishes with 25 custom colors, mid-coats and top-coats, including 'Black in Black' and 'Red Hot Chilli Pepper' which are prominently displayed on this concept vehicle as the base color and graphics respectively.
Apart from the custom color scheme, the 540HP Ford Mustang Roush Barret-Jackson Edition comes fully loaded with the ROUSH R2300 ROUSH charged 4.6L Powertrain System.


The major features are :-

• TVS Technology ROUSH charger
• Intake manifolds
• Inter-cooler & radiator
• Cold air induction system
• Secondary sheave FEAD
• Forged aluminum pistons
• Forged steel H-beam connecting rods
• Forged steel crankshaft
• Unique high flow fuel injectors (52lb/hr)
• Unique fuel rail
• Dual 60mm electronic throttle body
• Upgraded fuel system
• Aluminum flywheel
• Upgraded clutch and ROUSH calibrated engine control module
  

In addition to these features, the Ford Mustang Roush Barret Edition has aero body styling to add to the vehicle's appearance, exhaust for the deep V-8 rumble, 4-piston front brakes with 14" rotors and painted rear calipers with slotted rotors and upper and lower billet grille which improves the appearance and cooling performance.

The interior features include sport leather seats with an embroidered Barret-Jackson logo, 4-piece performance pedals, illuminated ROUSH sill plates, short throw shifter with black ball and an interior badge with the serial number ‘CONCEPT’ engraved. The vehicle has 20" chrome wheels wrapped in high performance Cooper RS3 tyres. The suspension consist of front struts, rear shocks, front and rear springs, front and rear stabilizer bars and jounce bumpers. Other major features are:- 5-speed manual transmission, 3.55 ratio limited slip axle, ambient lighting, auto-dimming mirror, bright aluminum accent dash appliqués, bright chrome door speaker surrounds, gloss paint center stack and console, leather steering wheel with brushed spokes, satellite radio, leather, 6-way power adjustable driver seat, Shaker 500 stereo system and SYNC.





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MARUTI'S NEW MUV EECO - REVIEW

Overview
Maruti Suzuki's Versa was a flop in Indian car market because it was not a true value for money MPV( Multi Purpose Vehicle). Now Maruti Suzuki has solved all defects of Versa and launched their new MPV - The Eeco. Maruti Eeco was unveiled at the Auto Expo 2010 in Delhi.

Maruti Eeco Charge
Maruti also revealed the Electric version of Maurti Eeco named Eeco charge at the Auto Expo 2010. Maruti Suzuki has spent nearly 60 crores for developing this car. The Maruti Eeco Charge is powered by a 5KW Li-ion battery offering the car, a 100km mileage and a topspeed of 10kmph.

Design & Interiors of Eeco
In one look, Maruti Eeco and Versa are alike. Some changes such as flat loading and a spacious bay, clear lens headlamps, new design tail lamps and fog lamps are made. Maruti Suzuki is a perfect combination of style and substance. Its bold design and stylish body graphics give it a balanced look. The Interiors are dual tone including beige and grey. The digital console adds to the driving convinience and sophisticated feel.
Maruti Eeco is equipped with sliding doors as in Maruti Omni and Versa. The integrated headrests on the front seats proveide excellent comfort and support. Maruti Eeco is suitable for personal use as well as work related travel. The seats are designed in such a way that ensures comfort and space for all.

Engine and Mileage
Maruti Eeco is equipped with a 1196cc petrol engine with 5-speed manual transmission. The engine produces a maximum power of 73 bhp @ 6000 rpm and maximum torque of 101 Nm @ 3000 rpm. The engine delivers high performance and acceleration with excellent fuel efficiency.
The mileage of Maruti Eeco is approximately 15.1kmpl. The gearbox with DSA(Diagonal Shift Assistance) technology offers noise free gear transmission.

Features of Maruti Eeco
- Large car comfort
- Powerful Air-conditioning
- Elegant Dual Tone Interiors
- Easy to read digital meter console
- Spacious interiors
- Large bootspace
- Stylish clear lens headlamps

Variants Of Maruti Eeco
Maruti Eeco is available in 3 variants:
5-seater standard model
5-seater AC model
7-seater standard

Shades available for Maruti Eeco
Maruti Eeco is avaiable in 6 shades
- Metallic Glistening grey
- Metallic silky silver
- Metallic Midnight Black
- Metallic Blue Blaze
- Bright Red
- Superior White

Price of Maruti Eeco
- Maruti Eeco 5 Seater Standard - Rs. 2,59,000.00
- Maruti Eeco 5 Seater AC - Rs. 2,89,000.00
- Maruti Eeco 7 Seater Standard - Rs. 2,75,000.00







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HYUNDAI i10 ELECTRIC REVIEW

Hyundai i10 Electric Variant
The i10 electric was revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009. The new i10 Electric is the product of Hyundai's transformative vision for the future and the result of decades of investment in research and development.
According to Arvind Saxena, Director (Marketing & Sales), HMIL, Hyundai i10 Electric is truly a real-world car with zero emissions, and its unveiling marks the first step in what is sure to be an exciting journey - for people all over the world, for Hyundai and for the industry.
The Hyundai i10 electric is powered by a highly efficient 49kWh electrical motor and a 16kWh battery and it uses advanced LiPoly (Lithium-Ion-Polymer) technology with numerous advantages over other batteries. The evolved battery technology and the low kerb weight provides i10 Electric with a drivig distance of 160km on a single charge. The top speed of new Hyundai i10 Electric is 130kmph.

Major Features of Hyundai i10 Electric
• Zero Emission
• Low Kerb weight (1000Kg)
• Driving range of 160 km on a single charge
• Highly efficient LiPoly Battery
• Easy for urban commuting

The i10 Electric offers dual recharging cycles: Charging at home using a 220V outlet which would take about 5 hours for full recharge and Charging with a 413V outlet, an industrial strength current, which would approximately take 15 minutes for charge upto 85%. The advanced LiPoly batteries in Hyundai i10 Electric delivers the same power as delivered by NiMH batteries with 30% less weight, 40% less volume and 12% greater efficiency. This ensures a highly responsive, fun to drive experience that is in keeping with what consumers have come to expect from traditional gasoline-powered engines.
The price of Hyundai i10 Electric will be around Rs. 5,00,000/-



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NEW FORD FIGO DETAILED REVIEW

New Ford Figo - Hatchback for India
Ford's new small car Figo was unveiled in September, 2009 in New Delhi by Alan Roger Mulally, Ford's president and chief executive. Now, that the Ford Figo has touched the Indian Roads, it will definitely become an excellent competetor to its counterparts in the same segment such as Maruti Ritz, Hyundai i20, Honda Jazz and Skoda Fabia. The Ford Figo actually shows Ford's intention to compete in India's largest and small car segment market. Ford Figo is the outcome of Ford's commitment to expand its plant near Chennai for volume production of a small-car.

Design and Style
The name Figo stands for "cool" in Itaian. From the front, the Ford Figo has a typical Ford design - a big front air dam below the grille which gives Figo a unique and aggressive look. The rear side of Figo resembles Ford "Fusion" - with high mounted vertical tail lamps in D-pillar. Ford Figo has a fresh, contempory shape that makes it unique among traditional brands in this segment.
Ford Figo features a solid stance, an attractively large interior and a vibrant, youthful character. From its modern head lamps, grille shapes and sculpted bonnet to the subtle integrated spoiler and chamfered window shape at the rear, Figo is filled with kinetic design touches.
All in all, Figo looks very muscular and much better than other cars in the segment such as Honda Jazz, Skoda Fabia and Maruti Ritz. But Hyundai i20 still leads the B+ hatchback segment due to its outstanding styling, three engine options, spacious interiors and loads of features to play with which makes it a value for money deal. Let's see if Ford India can defeat the segment leader with the new Figo.

Engine Options
Ford Figo has been launched with two engine options:
- 1196cc DuraTec Petrol - 70 Bhp
- 1399cc DuraTorq Diesel - 68 Bhp
The diesel engine is the same 1.4 Duratorq 68bhp engine that powers Ikon and Fiesta. The Duratorq motor is incredibly responsive at low speeds and hugely economical too which should suit the urban driving conditions the Figo will mostly cater to.
The petrol engine is the all new all-aluminium 1.2-litre petrol motor which is essentially a scaled-down version of Sigma petrol engines that power the Fiesta saloon. It generates maximum power of 70 Bhp. Belonging to the same engine family, it shares common architecture like double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder an aluminium block .

Interior Design
Ford Figo possess a completely fresh interior package which means a brand new instrument panel, seats and trim. According to Ford, the interiors will build new standards for small hatchbacks combining class-leading aesthetics and functionality. Built on the same wheelbase as that of Fiesta and Ikon, Figo has a similar amount of passenger space as its saloon siblings.
Figo's interiors are very colorful which looks very good and up to date when compared to other cars in its segment. The dashboard of Figo is available in two finishes - Red and Black. Black finish looks much better in comparison to red and also red shade reflects in the front windscreen in sunlight. The center console of Figo is silver in matte finish and EXi, ZXi and Titanium variants come with factory fitted integrated music system with four speakers. The top model, "Titanium" also includes Remote Central Locking, Driver seat height adjustment, Bluetooth phone interface, ABS, EBD, and Dual SRS Airbags.

Variants of Ford Figo
Ford Figo is available in 8 variants, 4 of petrol and 4 of diesel:

- Ford Figo LXi, EXi, ZXi and Ford Figo Titanium.
- Ford Figo Diesel LXi, EXi, ZXi and Ford Figo Diesel Titanium.

Features of top model "Titanium"
The top model Titanium has the following features:

• Body Coloured Bumpers
• Full Wheel Covers
• Body Coloured ORVMs
• Chrome Finish Radiator Grille
• Air Conditioning
• Power Steering
• MP3 Player with 4 Speakers
• Bluetooth Phone Interface
• Rear Washer and Wiper
• Power Windows
• Remote Central Locking
• Remote Boot Opener
• Remote Fuel Lid Opener
• Driver Seat Height Adjustment
• Removable Parcel Tray
• Rear Defogger
• ABS with EBD
• Dual SRS Airbags
  

Shades available
Figo is available in seven shades:

- Diamond white, Panther black, Moondust silver, Chill, Sea grey, Squeeze and Colorad red.

Price
Ford Figo Lxi - 3,90,000.00
Ford Figo Exi - 4,20,000.00
Ford Figo Zxi - 4,50,000.00
Ford Figo Titanium - 4,80,000.00

Ford Figo Diesel Lxi - 4,50,000.00
Ford Figo Diesel Exi - 4,80,000.00
Ford Figo Diesel Zxi - 5,10,000.00
Ford Figo Diesel Titanium - 5,40,000.00



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NEW BMW 3 SERIES REVIEW

The BMW 3 series is a car for all those crazy drivers who are born to drive. The overall styling and road presence of the new BMW 3 series is appreciable. Some users disliked the oddly bulbous trunk lid, while others said the nose of the coupe was more attractive than that of the sedan and wagon. BMW has solved both drawbacks this time - smoothing out the trunk lid and bringing the aggressive look of coupe to the sedan.
The new BMW 3 series's driving dynamics is incomparable. It offers a wide selection of powerful engines including strong twin-turbo diesel. The 50/50 weight distribution and a suspension tuned for sportiness provides the 3 series with excellent handling. All 3 series engines come with Efficient Dynamics energy-saving measures.
The BMW 3 series is a quiet car and makes a great long-distance cruiser. The road and suspension noise are subdued over even the worst road surfaces.
The passenger cabin with laxurious materials and advanced electronics will satisfy even demanding drivers. The cabin materials are of top quality.
New 3 series satisfy the safety specifications with twin front, side and curtain airbags, run flat tyres, electronic brakeforce distribution and stability control. Run-flat tyres help the driver stay in control of the car if there's a punctures and the 3-Series can run for 150 miles at up to 50mph with a 'flat'.It was also awarded a maximum five-star rating in Euro NCAP crash tests.
The BMW 3 series, like other cars from it's manufacturer holds a tight line through highspeed corners. Its brake performance is also excellent - even including a system that wipes the brake rotors dry when the windshield wipers are activated so that wet-road stopping power is virtually the same as dry-road braking.

New BMW 3 Series is available in 6 models in India:

• 320i Petrol
• 325i Petrol
• 330i Petrol
• 320d Diesel
• 320d Executive
• 320d Highline Diesel - it comes with additional features like big alloys, special interior trim etc

The price of the base model is Rs.42,00,000/-


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2010 CHEVROLET BEAT DETAILED REVIEW

The Chevrolet Beat was born to rewrite all expectations about small segment cars. The name "Beat" is very apt for this car. The new Chevrolet Beat is a small segment car which gives a lot new features that any other cars in the same category doesn't give. Let us move to the review section.

Design

The new Cherolet Beat's design is entirely different from any car in the same category. The design is in one word - Radical.

The new Chevrolet Beat is built upon modified platform of Chevrolet Spark. But the new Beat has larger dimensions than it's predecessor - Spark. The Beat which is larger than Maruti Suzuki A-Star has more interior space than Maruti Suzuki Ritz. The dickie space is slightly lesser than that in Ritz. The wheelbase is also slightly larger than that of Ritz and A-Star.

The new Chevrolet Beat has the look of new generation Chevrolets - Large grill and the large Chevrolet logo on the center of the grill and musculine bumper and bonnet.

In first look, the Beat is a three door hatchback. Because the back door handle is placed behind the back door glass area. This gives a sporty look for our stuff. The rear side of the car also has a radical design. The spoiler is integrated in the body itself.

The new Beat's interior color is light black. The fabric seats have good finish and look. Enough leg space is available. Storage space is also sufficient. The consoles including speedometer are arranged behind the steering. The consoles definitely have a fresh look.

Driving

The 4 cylinder 1199 cc engine preserves Euro-4 standards. The maximum power that can be generated by this engine is 79.4 bhp @ 6200 rpm and maxmum torque is 108 Nm @ 4400 rpm. The reason behind the amazing pick up of beat is nothing other than the power delivery of this engine. In addition, the low weight of 965 kg also contributes to the pick up.

Breaking performance and gear shift comfort are excellent. 150/70 R14 inch tubeless tyres are used in Chevrolet Beat.

The Chevrolet Beat will have 4 variants - Chevrolet Beat PS, Chevrolet Beat LS, Chevrolet Beat LT and Chevrolet Beat LT Option. The Chevrolet Beat LT Option has all facilities such as ABS brakes, alloy wheels and spoilers except electronically adjustable wing mirrors.

Price

Chevrolet Beat PS - Rs. 3,35,000.00

Chevrolet Beat LS - Rs. 3,55,000.00

Chevrolet Beat LT - Rs. 3,95,000.00

Chevrolet Beat LT Option - Rs. 4,35,000.00

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HYUNDAI SONATA DIESEL 2009 REVIEW

The Korean car manufacturer Hyundai had better brand value in the Indian roads when it made its debut in the Indian roads. The major reason behind this success is that Hyundai cars where far better in terms of performance and efficiency than other cars available in India. The Hyundai models from Santro to Sonata haven't yet disappointed an owner.
Now let us get a closer look at Hyundai Sonata:- The Sonata is an apt competitor to the Toyota Camry and Nissan Teana. Sonata also have a diesel engine model which has performance which is greater than the petrol model. Given below is a detailed review of the new Hyundai Sonata Diesel.



Design
The design is as good as the petrol variant of Sonata. The major features of the new Hyundai Sonata Diesel are the following:
* Wider front bumper
* Enlarged chrome radiator grille
* New design alloy wheels
* Larger head lamps
* Dual tone interiors
* New instrument cluster
* Redesigned center console
* Chrome and wood finish inserts in centre console
* Electrically adjustable mirror
* Jet windscreen washer
* Power window cut-off sensor

The interior of new Sonata comes with black-biege-brushed aluminium finish. The rear seats have a/c.




Driving
When the switch key with key-less ignition facility has been turned on, the gets ready for the trip. The 1991cc engine though silent and calm delivers a maximum power of 148 Bhp @ 3850 rpm and a maximum torque of 321 Nm @ 2000 rpm. While the petrol variant has only 5-speed manual transmission, the diesel variant has 6-speed manual and 4-speed H-matic automatic transmission. The H-matic transmission thrills the driver. The Sonata is top in the case of travel comfort also.
Sonata has modern safety features like ABS and airbag.




Pricing
Manual : Rs.14.92 lakhs
Automatic: Rs.15.92 lakhs

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2009 MARUTI ESTILO REVIEW AND FEATURES

Maruti Zen Estilo was first introduced in the Indian roads in 2006 after stopping the production of Maruti Zen. But the sales statistics of the Zen Estilo proved that it was a flop upto an extent. The reason was that it didn't have the compactness and cute look compared to its predecessor. The failure of the Maruti Zen Estilo forced Maruti to renovate the Zen Estilo. As a result the modified model was introduced in the Indian markets recently. The new model has changes in the design, engine and even in its name - Maruti Estilo. Ready to read more???

Design

The new Maruti Estilo's bumper, front grill and headlight have been modified. Fog lamp is included in the bumper. The modifications give the new Estilo a mature look. The rear end design, dashboard, knobs etc. have been retained.

The new Estilo's dash board comes with chocolate brown-biege dual tone. The fual guage in the instrument panel has been changed to Digital guage.

Gear knob and power window switches used in Ritz and Swift are used in Estilo also. The VXi model has electrically adjustable rear view mirrors.

Engine

Maruti has made significant changes in the Engine of new Maruti Estilo. While Wagon-R's engine was used in the old Zen Estilo, the K-series petrol engine as in A-Star has been used in the new maruti Estilo. The K-series engine has incredible power, high mileage and sudden pickup. As the engine oil needs to be changed only once in 10,000km, the running cost is also less.

The 998 cc 3-cylinder engine can provide a maximum power of 67 bhp @ 3500 rpm and a maximum torque of 90 Nm @ 3500 rpm. The new Estilo uses cable type gear transmission. The 5-speed manual gear box's shifting technology has also been renovated.

Security

The new Maruti Estilo has safety technologies such as Antilock Braking System (ABS), Electronic brake Distribution (EBD), Driverside airbag, rear fog lamps etc.

Driving, Travel

The new Maruti Estilo is suitable for city driving. The electronic power steering makes city driving easy. The Maruti Estilo's gear shifting is smooth and accurate. The new K-series engine provides the Estilo high mileage of 18.2 km/L.

Verdict

* New design gives the car a mature look

* Good mileage

* Cuter in look

* Perfect city car

Price

Lx - Rs. 3.17 lakhs

LXi - Rs. 3.40 lakhs

VXi - Rs. 3.66 lakhs

VXi (ABS) - Rs. 3.95 lakhs

(Cochin ex-showroom prices)

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2009 TOYOTA FORTUNER SUV REVIEW

The Toyota's new SUV Fortuner which was introduced recently in the Indian markets has become a grand success in Indian automobile industry. When we can get a brand new Toyota Fortuner at a price of Rs.1,842,000 why should we spend 80 lakhs to buy a Landcruiser or 25 lakhs to buy a Lexus? The Toyota Fortuner is a good competetor to the Ford Endeavour and Mitsubishi Pajero. Want to know more?

Design

The most notable feature of Toyota Fortuner is its size itself. The new Fortuner weighs about 2 tons. The large twin head lamp, long bonnet, the intercooler vent above the bonnet and the comparatively smaller grill gives the Fortuner an even larger look. Th Fortuner has extra large 265-65 R 17 Dunlop Grand Truck snow and mud tyres. The ground clearance of Toyota Fortuner is 221 mm. The glass window at the rear most end has a special design. The spare wheel is attached to the bottom of the SUV as in bus.

Interior

The seating arrangement in Fortuner is at a greater height comparing to other cars and SUVs. There are large three seats in 3 rows. The Fortuner has a very large interior space. Though the interior resembles that of Innova, it is more laxurious in Fortuner. The audio system has on-board computer screen. The dials have better visibility. The climate control unit as in Innova has been used in Fortuner.

The Fortuner comes with modern safety technologies like airbags and ABS. The middle and rear seats are comfortable.

Engine

The 2982cc 4-cylinder inline common rail turbo diesel engine can produce a maximum power of 169 bhp @ 3600 rpm and a maximum torque of 343 Nm @ 1400 rpm. The 0-100km time of Fortuner is 12.74 sec.

Driving

Due to the size and power of engine and the efficiency of gear ratio, frequent gear changing is not needed for ordinary uses of Fortuner. The engine sound is very low in road driving.

The journey in Fortuner is comfortable than that cars in bad roads. Handling is also good.

Pricing

Rs.18.42 lakhs

Verdict

4/5

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HONDA CIVIC HYBRID REVIEW AND FEATURES

Honda, a topper among the car manufacturers around the world has launhed their new generation Honda Civic this month. The new Civic contains changes in mechanical side as well as exterior.

Honda Civic is a variety stuff from the Honda when compared with the other models. Comparing with Honda Accord and Honda City, the Civic has greater sporty look. The fact that 42000 Civic cars were sold in the last three years supports this arguement. The Honda has made the new Civic more sporty and laxurious. The new five stage grill and octagonal tail lamp gives the new Civic a good look. Let's closely go through the details of the new Honda Civic.

Honda cars for race environments are called Type R cars. Civic also comes in this category. Light weight, increased body rigidity, improved suspension, high performance engine etc. are the features of Type R cars. The new Civic resembles Type R cars in performance and look. Performance is the major feature of all Honda cars. The main difference of the new Civic from its predecessor is the changes in the bumper, headlamp and grill. The grill is slightly larger in the new version. The headlamps have a smoky finish. The sporty bumper and fog lamps got more stylish. The alloy wheel design has also been changed.

The major change in the interior design is the high quality fabric seats. The cool digital instrument console in the previous model has been sustained. The latest intelligent fuel economy indicator has been employed in new Civic. This helps to improve the fuel efficiency of the car. Paddle shift mechanism is available in the automatic models also. Stereo controls are present in the rear central console also. The new Civic has facilities to store and operate mobile phone, laptop other accessories etc. Integrated USB port, auxialiary port etc. are other significant features. Another significant change from the previous model is the introduction of Cruise Control. The new generation Civic is more spacious than any other car in similar category. The Civic has greater ground clearance than the Honda City.

The engine in new Honda Civic is 1.8 Vtec engine. The 1799 cc i-Vtec petrol engine has a maximum power of 132 PS @ 6,300 rpm and a maximum torque of 17.5 Kgm @ 4,300 rpm. The Civic has computer controlled drive by wire facility. Honda claims a mileage of 15.5 km/L for the Civic. The Civic take nearly 10 seconds to reach from 0 to 100 km/h.

The new generation Honda Civic comes in 3 variants including automatic: SMT, VMT and VT. All models have superior safety technologies such as ABS, EBD, airbag etc. The price of new Honda Civic is Rs. 11.80 lakhs - Rs. 14.83 lakhs.

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2009 TVS APACHE RTR 180 REVIEW

The Apache RTR 160 is the most successful bike marketted by TVS in the Indian markets. The RTR stands for "Racing Throttle Response". Apache was a good competetor to other 150cc bikes such as Honda Unicorn, Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi etc. After the great success of Apache RTR 160 in the Indian markets, TVS introduces new Apache RTR 180 in India. Read more to know the details.

Design & styling

The design, which had been considered as the plus point of Apache bikes has not been changed much in the Apache RTR 180 also. To differ from early models, new graphics pattern is given in Apache RTR 180. The front fork and the gas reservoirs in the rear shock are coated with golden paint.

Unlike the former model, the RTR 180 has tubeless tyres at the front and rear. The front tyres are 90/90 X 17 and rear tyres are 110/80 X 17. But the tyres are comparatively lighter than tyres with tubes. When compared to the former model, the weight of the bike has not increased much. The weight is 137 kg which is 1 kg greater than the former model.

The digital instrument panel contains speedometer, fuel guage, clock, and two trip meters.

Another speciality of RTR 180 is sporty mudguard.

Technical Specification

The Apache RTR has 177.4 cc engine. The lighter crank and larger carburetor in engine has helped to improve the negine performance. The maximum power generated by the engine is 17 bhp @ 8500 rpm. The maximum torque in RTR 180 is 15.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm.

RTR 180 has 5 speed constant mesh gear box. Only Tow shift facility is available as in sport bikes. At the same time, unlike the other premium bikes, RTR 180 has both kick start and electric start.

Drive

The engine power in RTR 180 has improved a lot than that in former models. TVS claims a top speed of 124 km/h for RTR 180. The 0-60km/h time is 4.15 sec. There is no vibrations at even higher RPM. The increase of wheelbase to 1326 mm has offered the bike better stability.

Mileage

TVS offers a mileage of 45-50 km/L for Apache RTR 180. The fuel tank capacity is 16 L. The reserve capacity is 2.5 L

Price

Cochin Ex-showroom price - Rs. 64,990

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