Maruti Eeco Review

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The most prominent car makers of India, Maruti Suzuki has come up with an all new Maruti Eeco replacing its own previously launched Maruti Versa taking three variants; Maruti Eeco 5 seater which is the base model of the segment has a seating capacity of 5 passengers, Maruti Eeco 5 seater - AC- elevated with air conditioner and .Maruti Eeco 7 seater which has a great comfortable seating scope for large families. A new CNG kit is added to the model family that is christened Maruti Eeco CNG 5 seater AC. The brand new Maruti Eeco is assimilated with 1196 cc, BS IV compliant engine that is supported by the new Engine Management System that poises fuel competency and execution which makes it a powerful performer on Indian roads. It has a great mileage of 15.1 kmpl as per ARAI test report.

The fresh Maruti Eeco is the most appropriate choice which accomplishes all the needs of middle-income group in an affordable prize.

Maruti Eeco is equipped with a 1196cc petrol engine that generates maximum power of 73 Bhp at 6000 rpm with the maximum torque of 101 Nm at 3000 rpm. The engine performs great and  accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 15.7 sec. You can achieve a top speed of approx 146 kmph. ARAI (Automotive Research Association Of India) test report says that Maruti Eeco offers mileage of 15.1kmpl. Its refined five speed manual transmission gearbox with DSA (Diagonal Shift Assistance) technology offers noise-free gear change with out any break in continuity and improves gear-shifting of the car.


Maruti has recently launched a CNG variant of Maruti Eeco that runs on bi-fuel technology (petrol, CNG) and shares the same 1196cc BS IV engine; when driving on CNG mode, the engine can produce a top power of 63 bhp at 6,000 rpm and churns out a peak torque of 83 Nm at 3000 rpm. The factory fitted CNG kit is now powered by i-GPI (Intelligent Gas Port Injection) bio-fuel technology that ensures more fuel economy and higher safety level than--a retro fitted kit.

The all new Maruti Eeco has been created with a balanced look, bold  design and stylish body graphics that make it groovy. It is available in 6 appealing colours; metallic midnight black, metallic blue blaze, bright red, metallic glistening grey, metallic silky silver and superior whit. Maruti Eeco has Elegant Dual Tone Interiors besides digital meter cluster which makes it more fashionable and drive-convenient. Maruti Eeco possesses sliding doors similar to Maruti Suzuki's OMNI.
Maruti is known as the market leader in small car segment as all of its hatchback models have been consistently doing well in the Indian market. And with the launch of Maruti Eeco, the company plans to make its position strong in entry level MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) segment too, as its currently available model Maruti Versa is not doing well in this segment

ford figo

Ford India has invested US $ 500 million in India to double its production capacity to 2,00,000 units per annum that shows Ford's desperation to make it big just like Maruti, Hyundai and Tata Motors. As such, with the launch of Ford Figo in the Indian auto market, the company plans to make its position stronger in the interminably growing hatchback segment.

Ford Figo is not only a small car in India but is also a ray of hope for Ford Motors as it has placed the company on a track that was much needed from the auto firm’s perspective. The company has equipped Ford Figo with everything that a small car owner can wish for. However, there are some limitations since it's a compact car and everything can’t possibly fit in it. What the Figo does offer is the much advanced and desirable array of features that include Lane Change Indicators, Rapid deceleration warning, speed sensing volume control, smart programmable remote key, distance to empty, 6 speed intermittent wiper and intelligent central locking besides Bluetooth connectivity. Ford Figo is available in both petrol and diesel models with four variants each. Its stylish look, exciting interior and exterior features and other advanced features at a comparatively low price tag woos the masses and even class.

The petrol version of Ford Figo is powered by the all new 1.2L petrol engine which produces 71Ps of maximum power and 102 Nm of peak torque while the diesel version of Ford Figo comes loaded with the company’s popular 1.4L, Duratorq diesel engine that currently powers Ford Ikon and Ford Fiesta and has gained a lot of popularity for delivering high engine performance with good fuel economy. This Duratorq diesel engine produces 69PS of maximum power and 160 Nm of top torque. Ford Figo comes in four variants in both petrol and diesel engine. The variants are Lxi, Exi, Zxi and Titanium. Thus the total variants for diesel and petrol are 8.

The company has taken the price of the base variant of Hyundai i10  as its benchmark for the petrol variants of Ford Figo that is priced at Rs 3.5 to Rs 3.6 lacs. While the diesel variants of Ford Figo are priced in the range of Rs 4.5 to Rs 5.45 lacs. These exceptional price ranges for such a large and stylish premium hatchback model has given it a good start.

Ford Figo shares its key elements of Ford’s kinetic design with its other stable mates like Ford Mondeo, Ford Focus and the recently launched European Ford Fiesta. Ford Figo is designed and engineered by Ford Australia. The slim upper grille and large lower grille, body colored bumpers with fog lamps create a magical view that pleases the eyes. Ford Figo features an array of advanced third generation safety features like Dual Front Airbags that offers safety in case of front collision, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution) that enhance the stability of the car and provides a comfortable driving experience. Belt tensioners and Belt Force limiters, Seatbelt warning indicator, Door-ajar warning and many more safety features are also present in Ford Figo.

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Audi Q3 Review

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Audi, the premium car brand from Volkswagen Group is a well known name in India. Audi India has been known for offering high class, luxurious and technologically advanced cars. This time around, the company is ready with a lavish and sporty SUV, called Audi Q3. It is basically a five door SUV from Audi. Compared to Audi Q5 which is the mid-luxury compact SUV and the true SUV Audi Q7, the Q3 is targeted as more of a lifestyle automobile rather than a full grown off-roader. It shares its year of launch with the arch rival-BMW X1. It debuted in April, 2011 at the Shanghai Motor Show. The car, better known as baby SUV, is built on Volkswagen’s Group A5 (PQ35) platform on which Volkswagen Tiguan and SEAT Tribu are built. The Q3 resides above the proposed Audi Q1 mini crossover. However, till date it is the smallest SUV by Audi. Audi Q3 has come out in just the diesel trims and the company is going to launch Q3 petrol version as per demand. Audi Q3 2.0 TDI is the base diesel variant and the high end variant is named Audi Q3 WCI; both the versions are fraught up with features. Audi launched Q3 with great proud and with this SUV, it managed to showcase how innovative the German engineering is. The brand new Audi Q3 has been blessed with a powerful, strappy and dynamic 2.0 litre of TDI Quattro diesel engine, which is capable of churning out high power output of 177 PS at the rate of 4200 rpm along with 380 Nm of maximum torque at the rate of 1750 to 2500 rpm . This robust and aggressive engine has been coupled well with seven speed S tronic automatic transmission, which makes the ride in this car absolutely wonderful. With the seven speed automatic transmission, the car is successful in delivering a decent mileage of 5.9 to 7 km per litre.

Talking about the pickup and acceleration of the car, Audi Q3 2.0 TDI is not disappointing at all. The car zooms away with a top speed of 132 km per hour and catches the 0 to 62km per hour mark in merely 8.2 seconds, which is certainly noteworthy. The looks of Audi Q3 are totally mesmerizing. The front end of the car features flowing contours with halogen headlights with separate day running lights, smooth bumper and fog lamps. The bold wheel arches fit in 16 inches of aluminium alloy wheels with a tyre size of 6.5J x 16 in the 2.0 TDI variant and 17” 10 spoke aluminium alloy wheels in the high end variant Audi Q3 2.0 TDI WCI. The roof railings are quite prominent, while the heat insulating glass prevents the car body from heating up in summers. The exterior mirrors are electrically adjustable, heater and electrically folding and the headlight range can also be adjusted.

On the inside, one will find the posh leatherette B-grain upholstered seats accompanied by interiors lighting package. The floor mats are present at both rear and front to keep the car clean and the leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel in four-spoke design add on more charm to the front cabin of the car. The inlays are done in truffle beige or monometallic, depending to the interior color, while the luggage compartment has also been provided with mats. Furthermore, the car comes with manual air conditioning system with heater, reversible load floor, electromechanical parking brake, hill start assist, cruise control, Audi music system and electric seat adjustment facility for the driver’s seat and manual height adjustment facility for the front passenger’s seat.Finally the Electronic Stability Program, first aid kit, car jack, ISOFIX child seat mounting warning triangle, full size airbags, with side airbags at the front and rear and head airbag and electronic immobilization device add on to the safety features of Audi Q3 2.0 TDI