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In a bid to appeal to a wider section of customers, Premier Automotive is working on a CRDI variant complying to BS4 emission norms for its Rio compact SUV. Launched back in late 2009, the Premier Rio wasn’t a runaway success for the company. Its slow start was blamed on the absence of a refined powertrain and limited visibility of the brand and product. Operating with dealers mainly in small  [ Read More ]

In Part 1 we discussed or rather speculated on some of the technical specifications of the new Hyundai Verna. Today we speculate on the equipment list on the ten different variants. Remember that these are purely speculative and we have no idea of the final outcome.

Specifications : Diesel

(specification may change at the time of launch)

1.4-liter @ 90 PS (One Variant)

1. Basic Model: AC, Power steering, power windows on four doors & MP3 with USB for iPod, Turn Indicators on ORVM, Electrically Adjustable ORVM, Front Fog Lamps and Folding Key.

1.6 -liter @ 128.08 PS (Four Variants)

1. Basic Model: AC, Power steering, power windows on all 4 doors & MP3 with USB slot for iPod, Turn Indicators on ORVM, Electrically Adjustable ORVM, Folding Key, Front Fog Lamps.

2. SX Model: Basic Model Features + Height Adj. Driver seat, Rear Parking sensors, FATC, Audio remote control on STR, Bluetooth connectivity, Dual Airbag, ABS.

3. SX Option: Basic Model + SX Model features + 16” Alloy wheel, Supervision cluster, ECM, Glove box cooling, Leather Upholstery, 6 Airbags, smart key.

4. SX Option AT: SX Option features with Automatic Transmission.

Italian two- and three-wheeler manufacturer Piaggio is working on two versions of the NT3 small car, Financial Express reports. The NT3 is a three seater developed for emerging markets.

Apart from personal mobility, a derivative for the commercial vehicle segment on the same platform is being planned.

Ravi Chopra, chairman and managing director, Piaggio Vehicles -

The demand for small cars will be large in the densely populated countries and cities. These cars will also will be able to travel to places where the road infrastructure is not the best.” He added that the application movement version of the NT3 will be future Ape, its light commercial vehicle. The small car concept is based on the Vespa and Ape architecture.

Different powertrains will be fitted to this small vehicle. The 2.4 meter long NT3 will have 200cc and 300cc engines. The vehicle will attain a top speed of 80kph and 60kph respectively. An electric powertrain in addition, is also being planned.

click through to see NT3 Video

Autocar India reports that Skoda will launch its version of the Vento – the Skoda Rapid – in India during the festive season. The vehicle will have a revised front and rear end resembling the VisionD concept showcased at the recently concluded Geneva Auto Show.

Codenamed SK251, the Rapid will use the same 1.6-liter petrol and diesel engines. The usual practice of positioning Skoda models just under the VW counterparts will continue with the Rapide. Unlike the Octavia and Superb, the Rapid will have a conventional boot.

Autocar India has disclosed that the basic petrol version will be priced at around 7 lakh rupees while the diesel will set one back by about 7.80 lakh rupees.

Based purely on the information going around on the internet we’re going to speculate on the technical specifications of the new Hyundai Verna. Since this is a speculative article, we request readers to take it with a pinch of salt. The new Verna has been introduced on several global markets including Korea (Accent), China (Verna) and Russia (Solaris) and parts of the Middle East. Autocar India’s editor Hormazd Sorabjee tweeted  [ Read More ]

We did it for the Sedans and Hatchbacks, clearly you must have seen this coming. By now you must be aware of the rules and regulations of this comparo. But this time, the segmentation was very difficult owing to the range of different products in the market. So without wasting any further time, here is a detailed analysis of the Indian SUV/MUV market. The Number 1 Seller – Mahindra Bolero  [ Read More ]

Last night, the BMW Efficient Dynamics made a seven seas trip to Mumbai. The occasion you ask – to feature in the Mission Impossible 4 shoot on the streets of Prabhadevi. A fellow Team-Bhp Member snapped a few pics of the car despite of the heavy security. The Efficient Dynamics Concept is BMW’s vision of a tree hugging Supercar. Conceived as a 2+2-seater with plug-in full-hybrid technology, this unique car  [ Read More ]

We already got you the images of the Jaguar XF and now we bring you the images of the new Jag XK straight from the New York international Auto Show. The new XK gets a new front facia and subtle changes throughout the body.

To start with, the new XK gets a wider mouth with chrome mesh inserts. A very important change is the integration on LEDs in the headlamp cluster. Jag also has modified the fender vents; gone are the vertical gills, replaced instead by a horizontal air slot. The rear remains more or less the same.

The interior also gets a fresh look with gloss-black center-console trim and switches get a new “soft-feel paint” coating. Other changes include new wood, headliner, and color-combo choices.

Overall, the designers have done a pretty good job of introducing minor changes without intruding too much with the Jag’s persona.

What do you think about it?