Fiat 500, one of the most expensive hatchbacks was launched in India in 2008 July. This lifestyle model is a two door coupe and will be imported to India as a completely built unit. Also known as Fiat Cinquecento in Italy is created by Fiat Style Centre. The car it’s made is debut in India over a year after it was introduced in the European market. This dashing model is 500 is powered by a 1.3L turbo-charged engine churning out 75bhp.

Fiat is riding a wave of enthusiasm among the Indians with its stylish and amazing and sharp features. It flaunts itself with a classic compact design, luxurious interiors, and faultless performance. It is the combination of the best of old clubbed with latest technologies without losing the original charm. It is available in two variants Fiat Sport and Fiat Lounge.

Powertrain & Performance

Fiat 500 is propelled by 1.3L turbo-charged engine delivering 75bhp. The in-line arrangement of 4 cylinders is positioned in the front giving a spacious boot. The car performance boosts up with the electronically controlled Common Rail Multi-jet Direct Injection fuel that offers power from every drop of fuel.

The car also enhanced with good independent suspension in the front and interconnected shocks in the rear. The braking is also good presenting anti-lock braking system with electronic brake distribution. With the five-speed manual, Fiat 500 from the small car segment accelerates from 0-100km/h in just 12.5 seconds at the top speed of 165 km/h.

Fiat re-entered India as strong brand and introduced new models with new engine and styling with performance. The exterior design gives a sporty look compact body shell. The circular trendy headlamps and the trademark chrome whisker and the logo gives it a classy look. The rear is enhanced with chrome finish large tailgate, large tail lamps, an integrated roof spoiler and also an additional stop light. Rides on 15 inch alloy wheel giving cool and sporty look to the car.

The interior also boasts of its classic attributes with combination of latest technology clubbed with conservative designs. The leather upholstery and well organized dash with round dials and buttons adds to its beauty. Leather wrapped electric dual drive power steering is contemporary version of the classic 500 steering. The chrome plated gear shift hooked on to the dash is not only unique but also saves space.

One of the interesting feature that 500 carries is the “Blue & Me” controls – automobile software which was introduced by Fiat and Microsoft to resolve the issues of in–car communication, infotainment and entertainment and is compatible with a range of Bluetooth equipped devices.

Fiat 500 does not compromise with safety either and ensures a number of active safety features like ABS with electronic brake distribution, air bags, dual stage driver and passenger airbags and fire prevention system. It is the first car in its class to up to 7 airbags.

The Hyundai i20 comes with two petrol engines 1.2-litre, 16 valve DOHC, Kappa and engine that generates 79 bhp at 5200 rpm, and 1.4-litre 16V DOHC engine that churns out 99 bhp of power, and a 1.4-litre 16V DOHC CRDi diesel engine that generates 89 bhp at 4000rpm. Compliant to Euro V emission norms, the engine provides unmatched performance and outstanding fuel efficiency. In India, the car is available in seven petrol and four diesel variants – Magna, Asta, Asta (O), Era and Sportz including BS 1V variants.

The car’s suspension consists of McPherson struts with stabilizer bar in the front and coupled torsion beam axle with coil springs in the rear. The suspension system is combined with gas filled shock absorbers that makes the dynamic i20 an optimum car for Indian road conditions. In addition, the modern and advanced motor driven power steering adds to the overall driving experience and results in effortless city driving

Powertrain & Performance

The Hyundai i20 comes with two petrol engines 1.2-litre, 16 valve DOHC, Kappa and engine that generates 79 bhp at 5200 rpm, and 1.4-litre 16V DOHC engine that churns out 99 bhp of power, and a 1.4-litre 16V DOHC CRDi diesel engine that generates 89 bhp at 4000rpm. Compliant to Euro V emission norms, the engine provides unmatched performance and outstanding fuel efficiency. In India, the car is available in seven petrol and four diesel variants – Magna, Asta, Asta (O), Era and Sportz including BS 1V variants.

The car’s suspension consists of McPherson struts with stabilizer bar in the front and coupled torsion beam axle with coil springs in the rear. The suspension system is combined with gas filled shock absorbers that makes the dynamic i20 an optimum car for Indian road conditions. In addition, the modern and advanced motor driven power steering adds to the overall driving experience and results in effortless city driving

The new Hyundai i20 delivers a contemporary and elegant look with its slim chrome finished grille flanked by large air dams, piercing teardrop headlamps, creases on bonnet, and vertical tailgate. The astounding space under the tailgate provides ample space for luggage storage. In addition, striking and prominent lines mated with sculpted panels accentuate the modern and unique look of the car. The new exterior feature present in the car is the ORVM turn indicators. The i20 is available in a rainbow of 7 vibrant colours.

The interior of the Hyundai i20 is accentuated with new blue LED interior illumination, large cabin space ornamented with silver finish on Centre fascia and AC vents which gives an elegant look for the car. Designed with precision and an elegant layout, the interior of the car boasts of excellent drive comfort. Amongst the many features included in the i20 are chrome finish inside door locks and passenger vanity mirrors. The well-packaged interiors of the car include AC/heating, 60/40 split folding rear seats, tilt and telescopic steering, 2 DIN CD along with an MP3 music system, dual tone beige interiors, refrigerated glove box, a multi information display, and tachometer as standard equipment. The top-end variant of the new i20 comes with fully automatic A/C, leather wrapped steering wheel and TGS knob, alloy wheels, steering mounted audio control (a first for this segment), foldable key with keyless entry function, height-adjustable driver seat, and electrically foldable outside mirrors. Sunroof will be an optional feature for Asta (O) diesel and petrol.

Hyundai, in all its models, have offered exceptionally high levels of car safety features to ensure safety of drivers as well as car passengers. The Hyundai i20 is also equipped with similar advanced safety technologies such as anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), airbags, and engine immobilizer. This is the first compact car in the Indian car market that is equipped with six airbags for improved safety of its driver and passengers. In Asta (O) diesel, features such as 6 air bags are optional.

The result is the launch of the All-New Hyundai Verna inspired by Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture Philosophy that seeks to create cars that are inspired by nature and are based on the natural rhythm of life; it harmoniously blends power with style. The new Hyundai Verna has uninterrupted curves and a Coupe like sporty profile, that engages the viewer’s senses through its mare presence.

The New Verna also called as the New Fluidic Verna boasts of an aerodynamic exterior design perfectly synced with its egronomic interior, which transalates into brillance. The New Verna is packed with winning attributes including outstanding performance, impressive fuel efficiency, time-tested quality, and high degree of reliability. Offering sleek good looks, advanced technology and groundbreaking safety features, this Sedan is a cut above the rest, and a revolution ahead. The new Verna is equalled to as the next level of automotive excellence.

The New Verna is available in a range of attractive colours including Sleek Silver, Carbon Grey, Stone Beige, Phantom Black, Crystal White, and Purple Fantasia.

Powertrain & Performance:The new Hyundai Verna, with innovative technology at its heart, it is a treat to drive. Hyundai New Verna commits to deliver unmatched power and outstanding performance with its refined and powerful engine technologies. Equipped with a choice of four engines, two petrol and two diesel, it is available in five petrol variants and five diesel variants.

The Hyundai new Verna comes with two petrol engines, 1.4 VTVT (variable timing valve train technology) that generates a power of 105.5 bhp@ 6300 rpm and a torque of 135.3 Nm @5000 rpm, while the 1.6 VTVT churns out a power of 121.3 bhp@ 6300rpm and a torque of 154.9 Nm @4200 rpm. The diesel 1.4 litre CRDi VGT (Variable Geometry Turbocharger) engine generates a power of 88.7 bhp@ 4000 rpm and a torque of 219.9 Nm@1750-2750 rpm, while the 1.6 CRDi VGT engine pumps out a max power of 126.3 bhp @ 4000 rpm and a torque of 259.8 Nm@1900-2750 rpm. Compliant to Euro V emission norms, the engine provides unmatched performance and outstanding fuel efficiency.

Both the petrol engines are equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission, while the diesel engines are mated to 6-speed manual transmissions. However, the top end petrol and diesel variants of the Verna are available with an option of 4-speed automatic transmission. The MacPherson strut suspension paired with coil springs and couple torision beam axle, constitues the front and rear suspensions of the gas type shock absorbers fitted in the car that help improve performance, drivability, and handling. This also offers greater stability and improved traction. In addition, the power assisted rack and pinion steering adds more joy and thrill to the driving experience.

As mentioned above in the overview, the new Hyundai Verna is a product of Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture Philosophy. The Hyundai new Verna is possibly the best-looking Hyundai in the country today. The new Verna is sharp, aggressive, focused and tremendously stunning. It seems that Koreans design philosophy is finally in-sync with the Europeandesign philosophies.

The new Verna with its flowing design looks contemporary and eye pleasing. The new Verna is a bold looking car with coupe-like features coupled with tastefully selected alloy wheels that give Verna a sporty stance. The headlights of the new Verna pretty much resembles the new Hyundai i10’s headlamps, Hyundai’s hexagonal grille, L-Shaped foglamps makes the new Verna look very sporty.

The interior of the new Verna is also European in nature while compared to the old outgoing Verna Transform. The interior quality is spruced up loaded with dark wood making the most of the dimpled dashboard. The headroom, legroom, kneeroom in the new Verna is quite spacious and certainly gives you a big car feel. The electrically adjustable and power folding outside mirrors with turn indicators is a first in its class and adds convenience to the interiors of the new Verna.

Hyundai New Verna has many first in the segment it can boast off such as supervision cluster with blue illumination, Clean air cluster ionizer for that clean air when you on the AC, Parking camera and sensors and so on. The new sedan spells improved definitions of elegance, luxury, and functionality. In the interior, the new Hyundai Verna gets 2-DIN audio system and bluetooth with steering mounted controls apart from the hand held remote contol. The new instrument cluster with clear dials and blue LED illumination makes it easier to read important information. Luxury is recrafted by adding in plush leather uphostery in the top end variant of the sedan while the rear armrest and sliding front hand rest are some of the unique features added in the new Verna.

With features such as six airbags, disks for brakes in all the four wheels, keyless entry, reverse camera, electric folding mirrors, Bluetooth connectivity, a cooled glovebox, USB/iPod ports, climate control and so on, the New Hyundai Verna is a treat for the customer.

Hyundai has always focused on safety and security aspects of their car. The new Hyundai Verna is also equipped with safety features such as height adjustable seat belts, anti lock brakes (ABS) and EBD. The Hyundai new Verna comes with collapsible steering column, central locking system, childproof rear door locks, front fog lamps, and clutch lock system. The new Verna offers all-round protection with six airbags. Two curtain airbags running along the length of the cabin, 2 side airbags and twof or the driver and front passenger. Rear Parking Assist System is a new feature in the new Verna as the visually guided parking system in the electro-chromic mirror where a camera can assist you to park our car.

Hotting up competition in the fast-growing midsize segment are the successful Honda City, Tata Indigo, Ford Fiesta and Chevrolet Aveo. Hyundai launched an all-new Accent in September 2006; the new car has larger dimensions than its predecessor.

Powertrain & Performance:The Accent comes with a 1.5-litre Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) petrol engine that outputs 94 bhp of power and 12.5 kgm of torque. A 5-speed manual transmission gives fuel economy of 8/13 km/l (city/highway). The same 1.5- litre engine powers the CNG variant but comes with an added CNG kit is also available with this model.

The Accent also comes in LPG variant with separate petrol and fuel tank of 45-litres and 27.2-litres respectively. The LPG tank has a special ‘Toroidal’ design allowing intelligent use of space and making large space for luggage storage. The LPG variant of the car known as Accent Eco also boasts of the lowest greenhouse gas emission as it emits lower CO2. The technologically advanced engine also offers host of benefits including reduced engine maintenance, longer life of spark plug, and enhanced reliability.

The Hyundai Accent’s ride is smooth and comfortable; tuned suspension flattens out road irregularities. Handling is responsive, thanks to a front McPherson strut suspension, while its power rack-and-pinion steering allows for a precise feel. Pushed through corners, the Accent responds with predictable body roll.

The Hyundai Accent looks elegant with chrome-trimmed front grille, chrome Hyundai badge, integrated bumpers, a high roofline with rubber trim and rectangular headlights set back from the front fenders. The car comes standard with 13-inch steel wheels, front fog lamps, body-coloured bumpers, power windows, intermittent wipers, waistline mouldings and body-coloured mirrors/door handles.

The Accent cabin has a new upscale beige colour scheme. A contoured instrument pod in front of the steering wheel incorporates the speedometer, tachometer, and fuel and coolant temperature gauges. All seats are contoured and finished in good quality upholstery; rear-seat legroom and headroom is adequate. Rear seat splits 60/40 for storage of additional luggage.

Standard equipment on the Accent includes power steering, a tilt steering wheel, passenger vanity mirror, adjustable front headrests, front seat armrest, door map pockets, and front seatback pockets.

The Hyundai Accent comes with standard safety features that include a collapsible steering column, child-safety rear door locks, front/rear seatbelts, adjustable headrests, rear defogger, and central door locking.

The BMW 6-Series was launched in other countries in 1976 but it arrived in India only in 2007, in its second-generation. The first-generation continued in production till 1989 while the second-generation was first produced in 2003.

The 6-Series comes with a basic vehicle and drivetrain warranty of four years or 50,000 miles. It competes with the likes of the Ford GT, Porsche Carrera GT, and Mercedes-Benz SLR.

Powertrain & Performance:The 650i Coupe is powered by a 4.8-liter V-8 engine that churns out 367 bhp @ 6,300 rpm and 490 Nm @ 3,400 rpm. The engine is linked to a standard 6-speed manual transmission. However, 6-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic and 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox are also available as optional.

The 650i rides on aluminum double-joint spring strut front axle and aluminum integral rear axle. Sports suspension is also standard on the 650i. The suspension also includes anti-roll bars in the front as well as rear. Inner-vented disc brakes in the front and rear offer forceful stopping power.

Every inch of the BMW 6-Series coupe oozes style and oomph. This coupe measures more than 15 feet in length and stand on a wheelbase of more than nine feet. Its wide stance and smooth lines give it an attractive eye-catching appearance.

It comes standard with body-coloured bumpers, a distinct front grille with kidney slats, body-coloured outside door handles, and light alloy wheels.

The 650i Coupe is available with an optional electric glass-roof with lift-function and electrically-adjustable sunshade. The 6-Series also features a vertically-retractable glass rear window that can be raised or lowered independent of the soft top.

Interiors are roomy and comfortable. The Coupe can seat four passengers comfortably.

The 650i Coupe features standard leather Dakota upholstery. However, it is also available with optional exclusive leather Pearl upholstery.

Automatic air-conditioning, power windows, and power door locks are standard on the 650i. The information display in the dashboard includes chrome rings for the speedometer and rev counter, a fuel-level gauge, and an oil temperature gauge. An external temperature gauge is also standard on the 650i Coupe.

It comes standard with a power-adjustable, leather-wrapped steering wheel with multi-function buttons. It is also offered with optional cup holders. The Coupe features a luggage compartment with a load capacity of around 450 litres.

The BMW 6-Series comes loaded with safety features for the protection of occupants. Some safety features standard on the 650i Coupe are, airbags, seat belts, central locking, and child seat fastening ISOFIX on the rear seat.

Structural safety features include side impact protection and crumple zones. It also features standard ABS and cruise control. Alarm system with remote control is optional on the BMW 6-Series, as is the front and rear Park Distance Control (PDC).

BMW has built the top-end 6 Series convertible according to the tastes and preferences of car enthusiasts who are waiting to drive home the most stylish and powerful convertibles. The 6 series convertible is a perfect combination of advanced technology, incomparable luxury and unsurpassed comfort and it is a car which every car enthusiast craves for.

BMW has rolled out the 6 Series convertible in one variant ’650i’ on Indian roads. Striking design, advanced drive technologies, ample luxury amenities and driver assistance safety system are highlights. The convertible comes with a fully automatic roof that ensures fresh air inside the cabin and increases the level of comfort even if the roof is open or closed.

The mechanically, structurally and dynamically well-designed convertible is undeniably more superb than its rivals and delivers impressive performance, great agility and brilliant handling.

As it is built with advanced dynamic traction control and dynamic stability control systems, there is no fear of the car rolling over at high speeds.

Powertrain & Performance:

The 6 series convertible is available in 650i variant and is offered with a two-wheel drive configuration. The 650i is propelled by a powerful 4.8L V8 engine that combines impressive performance with exceptional smoothness. It delivers a remarkable 362 bhp of power at 6300 rpm and 490 Nm of torque at 3400 rpm. It goes from 0-100 km/h in a mere 5.7 seconds. The engine is mated to a 6-speed Sport Automatic transmission that assures a smooth and effortless drive.

The convertible is built with a double wishbone front suspension and an integral rear suspension made of aluminum that reduces weight and ensures an even distribution of load between the front and rear axles. The optional Dynamic Drive active suspension system sets new standards in handling precision and ensures optimum stability and comfort by minimizing body roll via active anti-roll bars on the axles.

Strong lines flow from the A-pillars along the engine compartment lid to the trademark kidney grille. The long hood, long wheelbase and low flowing roofline make the convertible look dynamic and purposeful.

It comes with a bumper system featuring interchangeable front and rear energy absorbing crumple zones. The exterior features Xenon headlight with headlight washer system, wind deflector and windscreen with green shade band. It stands on ellipsoid styling light alloy wheels that add a touch of elegance to the exterior.

The cozy interior is designed with a host of features to ensure that passengers are comfortable throughout the journey and to make travelling a pleasurable experience instead of a stressful one.

It offers electrically-adjustable sports seats which are supportive and comfortable for both driver and passengers. The aesthetically designed interior bears luxurious amenities that include sports leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons, and automatic air conditioning with extended features. It also offers enough cargo space to carry luggage and other belongings and comes standard with a Hi-fi professional LOGIC7 audio system for entertainment.

The convertible is loaded with top-of-the-line safety features such as dual-stage airbags for driver and front passenger with seat occupant detectors, side airbags for driver and front passenger, active headrests, anti-lock braking system, Dynamic Brake Control, Dynamic Traction control, integrated side-impact protection and roll-over protection system in rear headrests.