Mahindra XUV 500

 XUV 500

The first SUV ever to be built by Mahindra and Mahindra for international markets, the performance capabilities of a truly exceptional Sports Utility Vehicle ever to be introduced in India.

Chassis

The SUV features independent suspension with McPherson type with anti-roll bar to the front and Multilink type with anti-roll bar to the rear.
It is fitted with 17-inch wheels with 235/65 tyres and has a tuning circle radius of 5.6 m. 
Performance
The XUV500 can accelerate 0-60 KMPH in 5.4 seconds and 0-100 KMPH in 12.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 175 kmph. Its fuel economy is 15.1 KM per Litre (as per ARAI test), and has a 70 litres fuel tank.
 Models
The XUV500 is powered by a 2.2 litre (2179 cc) "mHawk" turbo diesel engine similar to the one in the Mahindra Scorpio. It develops 140 bhp (104 kW; 142 PS) @ 3750 rpm and torque of 330 N·m (243 lb·ft) @1600-2800 rpm and is mated to a new 6-speed manual gearbox developed by Ricardo.
The XUV500 is launched in two versions sharing the same engine; the W6 in two-wheel drive only and the W8 which can be specified in two- or four-wheel drive. The W6 includes a 6-inch monochrome infotainment display, two airbags, ABS with electronic brake-force Distribution (EBD), disc brakes on all wheels. The W8 adds GPS navigation, six airbags, a touch screen, Electronic stability program (ESP) with rollover mitigation, Hill Hold and Hill Descent control, alloy wheels, and leather upholstery

Renault Duster 

The Duster which sports a Dacia badge in many other markets shares more than just the name with the previous car from the stable. The Logan platform forms the base on which the Duster was built. In terms of design though, the Duster is a step up over the Logan, but just about. The Duster's design is not very adventurous or quirkily French, but at least it is got all the right attributes that we Indians appreciate in a stocky-looking SUV.
Almost hatchback style, the wheels of the Duster have been pushed out to the extremities. Leveraging a lot of interior space and simultaneously giving the Duster stocky looks, the 2,673mm wheelbase also enables it to manage a 475-litre boot. There is enough height too at the rear, since the roofline only gradually tapers down to meet the C-pillar. The Duster is offered with two engines, one each of petrol and diesel. Knowing well that the diesel is likely to be the overwhelming choice, Renault India is offering the engine in two states of tune. Of course, the engine here is the now familiar 1.5L K9K dCi engine, which is shared by quite a few cars from the brand. The variant with the higher state of tune features this 1,461cc diesel engine with a variable geometry turbocharger and an intercooler, which together bump up the peak power to 110PS, which is available from about 3,900 rpm. Peak torque of 248Nm is delivered at a bit delayed 2,250 rpm. Just like the numbers indicate, the engine starts delivering decent levels of pulling power to the front wheels only after the needle crosses the 1,500 rpm level. The Duster is compact, yet offers the right road presence, its kerb weight is just about 1,300 kgs, has a turning radius of just 5.2 metres and is said to be capable of a rated mileage of about 20 kmpl (85PS diesel variant). All of these are almost small car like and just the attributes that value conscious buyers will look for. Between the three engine versions there are a total of 8 variants and they are priced in the range of Rs 7.2 lakh to Rs 11.3 lakh (ex-showroom).

Mahindra Quanto

Mahindra Quanto

Mahindra launches and it becomes a hit, Mahindra & Mahindra has again introduced a winner in the name of Mahindra Quanto on 20th September, 2012 in the Indian auto market. The compact machine is offered in four variants C2, C4, C6 and C8 and is available in six enchanting shades namely Fiery Black, Java Brown, Mist Silver, Toreador Red, Diamond White and Rocky Beige.The Quanto makes perfect sense for those considering an alternative to premium diesel hatchbacks or even entry-level diesel sedans.

Ex-showroom (Delhi)

Rs 5.9-7.57lakh

Engine

Fuel	Diesel
Installation	Front, longitudinal
Type	3cyls, 1493cc, common-rail turbo diesel
Bore/stroke	83.0/92.0mm
Compression ratio	18.5:1
Valve gear	4 valves per cyl DOHC
Power	98.6bhp at 3750rpm
Torque	24.5kgm at 1600-2800rpm
Power to weight	60.1bhp per tonne
Torque to weight	14.9kgm per tonne

Transmission

Type	rear-wheel drive
Gearbox	5-speed manual

Dimensions

Length	3985mm
Width	1850mm
Height	1880mm
Wheel base	2760mm

Chassis & Body

Construction	Five-door, body on frame chassis, SUV
Weight	1640kg
Tyres	205/65R15

Economy City      11.4kpl Highway      16.1kpl Tank size       55.l

New Alto 800

ALTO 800

India’s leading car marker Maruti Suzuki launched the new Alto 800 on Tuesday. The petrol variant of the new model is priced between 2.4-2.9 lakhs . Even before the price announcement was made, 10,000 bookings for the new Alto 800 were already in place. Available in an updated design package, the 2012 Alto 800 will be available in six trim levels including CNG versions.
The Alto 800 has a lot of changes under the hood. There is a new plastic intake system (the older one was aluminium), a new lighter crankshaft, a new cylinder head, new piston rings and a new gearbox. All this combined boosts the output to 48PS and 69Nm which is an 11 per cent increase from the previous model.
Maruti is also claiming a fuel economy of 22.7kmpl for the petrol powered variants and 30.46km/kg for the CNG ones. As far as safety is concerned, the Alto will be offered with an optional driver airbag in higher trims and ABS

ALTO-800
 Delhi
Alto 800 Standard (Petrol): Rs 2.44 lakh
Alto 800 LX (Petrol): Rs 2.76 lakh
Alto 800 LXi (Petrol): Rs 2.99 lakh
Alto 800 Standard (CNG): Rs 3.19 lakh
Alto 800 LX (CNG): Rs 3.37 lakh