Fiat all set to make Grande entry.....

Fiats grand plans have progressed into reality.
The winds of change began with the linea and now followed it up with the Grand Punto.

Designed by the famous Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign.
Fiat Grand Punto was given the Euro NCAP five-star rating for passenger safety. It is an attractive and spacious car which suits your personality.



The Grande Punto is available in 4 variants:

- Active
- Dynamic
- Emotion
- Emotion Pack

The Active model is base one which comes with front power windows, power steering, body colored bumpers, remote boot release, remote fuel filler and Air Conditioning. Dynamic model comes with all the features of Active variant plus central locking and rear power windows.

The Emotion model comes with all the features of Dynamic variant plus MP3 player with 6 speakers, front fog lamps, rear washer, rear wiper, ABS, EBD and rear defogger.
The top end emotion pack variant comes with alloys, automatic climate control system, Blue&Me system and dual front airbags in addition to all the features of Emotion variant.

Grande Punto is available in 6 shades:
Hip-hop black, Boscha Nova Red, Minimal grey, Metallic grey, Exotica red
and Electric blue



The chunky leather steering wheel is a joy to hold, while the dashboard design is simple and well laid out. The punto is preceded with “Grande” to indicate its larger size.

Main comfort and convinience features of Grande Punto are Electrically adjustable outside rear view mirror, Automatic Climate Control, Blue & Me: unique technology developed jointly by Microsoft & Fiat. Unique technology to connect and sync mobile via blue tooth and voice dial / read SMS.

Customized instrument display setting with My Car, Remote foldable key, Intelligent rear defogger whichswitches off after 20 minutes to prevent damage to the glass, Convenient driver facing key slot, Intelligent Ignition prevents turning the key when the engine is running.



Grande Punto is available with 3 engine options:
- 1.2 litre petrol
- 1.4 litre petrol
- 1.3 litre diesel

The 1.2 litre petrol is available in Active and generates maximum power of 68 Bhp at 6500 rpm and maximum torque of 96 Nm at 2500 rpm.

The 1.4 litre petrol engine is available in Dynamic, Emotion & Emotion Pack. This engine is same which is doing duty in Linea and generates 90 Bhp at 6000 rpm with maximum torque of 115 Nm at 4500 rpm.

The 1.3 litre mutijet diesel engine is available in Active, Dynamic, Emotion & Emotion Pack. This engine is also same doing duty in Linea and generates 76 Bhp at 4000 rpm with maximum torque of 197 Nm at 1750 rpm



The petrol variants of Grande Punto would cost Rs 3.99-5.61 lakh, while the diesel cars have been priced at Rs 4.85-6.11 lakh. These prices are Ex-showroom New Delhi

At 9kmpl for the petrol and 12kmpl for the diesel, they may not be the frugal machines ever built, but they get the job done. Grande Punto will set a new benchmark in terms of styling, comfort and value for money in its segment.

[Source : Undisclosed ]

All New Tall-Boy from Maruti.......

The all-new 2009 Wagon R was recently introduced in the Japanese market.

It is based on a revised platform with a longer wheelbase that promises to improve cabin space over the outgoing Wagon R. Maruti Suzuki India is planning to launch the new model in India sometime around Diwali this year.



Top model of new Wagon R is expected to come fully loaded with following features:

• HVAC
• Power steering
• Alloys
• Roof rails
• Electronic multi trip meter
• High mounted stop lamp
• Collapsible steering column
• Remote central door locking
• ABS with EBD
• Dual airbags
• Automatic Climate Control





New Wagon R is based on the very Japanese way of creating cars; in japan small cars must pass strict dimensional regulations. That's the reason why maruti cars are not wide, so the only way to liberate space is by going up.
Thus making the car look disproportionately tall, this brought about the Tall boy design which can also be seen in the Hyundai Santro. Though the new model looks much better than the current generation Wagon R.

Following changes are visible in the New Wagon R:

• All New Front Grille With Chrome Inserts.
• New Bigger & Stylish Headlamps.
• New Tail Lamps.
• New Front & Rear Bumpers.
• New Alloys/Wheel Covers Design.
• New Steering Wheel.
• New Doors & Tail Gate.
• New Door Handles.
• New Interiors including new door trims, automatic climate control system,
new upholstery and new centre console design.




Source :- [ Undisclosed ]

RITZ is on its way.......

Hyundai has launched their i10 model in the Indian market.
Now, it's the turn of market leaders Maruti Suzuki to respond with a brand new vehicle for the Indian market.

After the recently launched A-Star, Maruti may replace its aging Wagon R with Ritz or may launch it as new model. Maruti Suzuki India has decided to rename the Splash as Ritz for India. The name change is because of registration problem as Splash has been already registered by some other manufacturer
.
It will be 4th new model for the Maruti Suzuki after the launch of Swift, Grand Vitara and SX4. Based on an all-new platform, the production version has some hints of the Swift and SX4, interspersed with a C-pillar design that harks back to the concept.




The Ritz will be launched with two engine options - one petrol and one diesel. The petrol one will be recently launched 1197cc, 4 Cylinders, K12M engine which generates 84 Bhp at 6000 rpm and maximum torque of 115 Nm at 4500 rpm.

The common-rail diesel is 1248cc engine which develops maximum power of 75 bhp, to be manufactured at Manesar in India will complete the engine lineup. All these engines will be mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Market sources suggest that the company could be working on plans to bring the Suzuki Ritz model here in India.



The Ritz is not the successor of any specific former Suzuki model, but a brand-new concept to satisfy the needs of customers in terms of roominess, compactness, modern design, aerodynamics, quality, driveability, performance and environmental friendliness.

It is expected that Maruti will launch Ritz in May 2009 in 6 variants with two engine options in a price range between 4 to 5.5 lakhs.



Ritz will be available in a choice of 10 fresh colours, eight of which have a metallic finish. Two of the colours – Splash Green and Lagoon Turquoise 2 – were developed by Suzuki specifically for the Ritz. The Ritz is aimed mainly at urban, practical people with modern lifestyles, and it reflects the ideals of the second phase of Suzuki’s world strategy - a phase in which Suzuki is focusing not just on sportiness but also on the needs of families.




Couples and young families in the market for compact cars want a sporty, fresh design coupled with practical attributes such as roominess, flexibility and economy. Now, Let's see how Maruti manages to sell 7 hatchbacks - 800, Alto, Zen Estilo, Wagon R, Swift, recently launched A-Star & Ritz - all in same showroom.