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Rendering – Nissan’s upcoming Note on V-Platform

2012 Nissan NoteThe MPV off the V-Platform will be Nissan Note replacement sometime in 2012

Speaking to a news channel from the Geneva Auto Show floor earlier this month, Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault and Nissan stated there is a high likelihood of the MPV variant from the Nissan V-Platform which underpins the Micra, rolling out of the company’s Chennai facility in the next few years.

Now Autoten has posted a scan of the MPV (possible Note replacement) rendering from a Japanese magazine. The report says the Nissan Note replacement will hit the market in the middle of 2012. Know internally as W02C, the dimensions are listed 4050mm * 1495mm * 1535mm. A 4 cylinder 1.5 liter engine is said to be on the engine choice list. Isn’t Nissan considering this engine for the diesel Micra as well?

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Entry posted on March 15th, 2010 and filed under Nissan, Renderings

Rendering – Tata Penguin 0.5-tonne pickup (Exclusive)

Tata Iris Pickup truckThe Tata Penguin could be priced at around 1.8 lakh rupees

We have shown you two batches of spyshots of the Tata Penguin pickup truck that will sit below the hugely successful Ace. What we didn’t know while we posted those images is the passenger version of this little truck would be unveiled at the Auto Expo as the Magic Iris.

The Magic Iris gets a 611cc diesel engine which was developed by Tata in partnership with Greaves. With an H-pattern gear shift layout, well designed dashboard and two individual seats up front, the Iris is very close to a passenger car.

It isn’t only the cabin that’s car like. MacPherson struts with an anti-roll bar at the front and trailing arm layout with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers are what you’d find on smaller cars sold world over. 145 R12 radial tires and hydraulically actuated drum brakes help Iris retard.

The direct injection 611cc water-cooled diesel engine develops 11bhp at 3000rpm and 31Nm between 1600-1800rpm.

We expect the technical specifications to remain same on the Tata Penguin. The vehicle should be unveiled this year and priced to take down the Mahindra Gio.

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Entry posted on March 15th, 2010 and filed under Commercial Vehicles, Renderings, Tata

Rendering – One more elegant India-bound Renault Clio representation

The next Renault Clio could also come in 3-door form. Expect fuel-efficient engines

We’ve shown you Clio renderings and Clio clay models in the past. The Renault Clio we’re referring to here is the one that’ll be manufactured in Renault-Nissan’s Oragadam facility in Chennai using Nissan’s V-Platform in the next few years.

At this point we can only talk about the car’s looks as no details on powertrains have surfaced. We can speculate the possibility of the same 1.2-liter 3-cylinder engine from the Nissan Micra under the Clio’s bonnet. We can also speculate that it will be slightly smaller than the Micra.

Renault’s “small entry level car” is expected to bring volumes to the company. Renault will sell the Clio through its own distribution network. It will also price the car competitively. It will also come with dedicated doors for rear passengers.

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Entry posted on March 12th, 2010 and filed under Nissan, Renderings

Next Suzuki Generation Swift comes with 1.2 liter petrol engine

The next gen Suzuki Swift will come with 1.2, 1.5 and 1.6-liter petrol engines

Autoten is reporting that the Next Generation Suzuki Swift will debut at 2010 Paris motor show. By October it will occupy showroom floors of Japan and by January 2011, it will debut in international markets.

The next generation Swift will be available with a wide variety of powertrains including a 1.2L petrol engine (codename K12B) with CVT transmission along with 1.3-liter (petrol/diesel not mentioned) and a all-new KB-series 1.5-liter petrol engine and new 1.6-liter four-cylinder petrol engine

Autohome.com.cn is reporting that the sedan version of Next Generetion Suzuki Swift (Swift Dzire) will come earlier than expected. The website is reporting the new model will debut before the end of 2010. It will be a global B-Sedan measuring 4.2 metres in length.

Where do these guys get all this information?

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Entry posted on March 8th, 2010 and filed under Renderings, Suzuki

Rendering – Fiat’s new small car for India

SRK’s version of the compact car hints at heavy dependence on existing models

Scheduled for a 2012 release, Fiat’s new small car will be placed under the Palio in the company’s Indian portfolio. It could be the company’s entry-level car in other markets.

While we don’t know about the platform and if Tata will utilize the mechanicals for their cars, we do know that the car will be compact and styled in Italy. Fiat India CEO Mr.Rajeev Kapoor told IAB during the Auto Expo that the designs of this small car were yet to be finalized. He did not divulge any information on the model letting us speculate as much as we could!

Another interesting development is the introduction of the 2-cylinder engine by Fiat at the on-going Geneva Motor Show. The 900cc 8V Twin-Air engine will also be offered in the naturally aspirated form. Producing 64bhp, it looks like an apt motor for the new small car.

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Entry posted on March 8th, 2010 and filed under Fiat, Renderings

New Hyundai Accent/Verna – Based on i20 platform?

The next generation Hyundai Verna (Code : RB) could use the i20’s platform

Secret New Cars published a couple of pictures of the next generation Hyundai Accent testing in cold weather.

Along with the pictures, the website mentions the new Accent/Verna, scheduled for a 2011 debut (and high possibility of an Indian debut almost immediately after), would sit on the i20’s platform. The website refers to the car as “miniature Sonata YF” and we can’t find another suitable description.

Previously, we understood that the regular CRDi engines and larger displacement 4 pot petrols will rest under the new Verna’s hood. There are also chances for the 1.6 GDi that produces 140bhp to make it on to the RB, but the Indian RB is likely to feature traditional CRDI engines and to the maximum extent, a petrol engine with variable valve timing – which again is our best guess.

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Entry posted on March 1st, 2010 and filed under Hyundai, Renderings

Rendering – Mahindra Maxximo passenger van

The Mahindra Maxximo is based on the Scorpio platform and with a 2-cylinder CRDI engine, a derivative of the mHawk engine it can be twisted in a number of ways. Like for example the passenger carrier which will take the Tata Ace Magic head on.

Photoshop illustration in-charge SRK kept it basic. Fully aware that he was designing a passenger carrier that’s supposed to be low cost. he added a tinge of sportiness to the vehicle by just giving it a black decal along the wheelbase.

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Entry posted on March 1st, 2010 and filed under Mahindra, Renderings

Rendering – Ford Figo SUV

While Theophilus Chin’s rendering of the Ford Figo SUV should not be taken seriously, it also shouldn’t be taken lightly.

Chin calls this a facelifted Ford Fusion, but because the looks are similar, we’d like to refer to it as the Figo SUV. The Ford Figo rides on the automaker’s Global B-Platform which underpins a whole bunch of vehicles. Reports in the past have indicated mini SUVs from Mahindra and Maruti so one finds no reason for Ford not joining this race. Perhaps the Indian engineers are looking into this option with a sparkle in their eyes.

The Figo SUV gets its front fascia from the recently unveiled Ford Edge. Jacked up ground clearance, larger wheels, bigger mirrors and probably bigger engine with 4×4 should help it conquer harsh terrain.

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Entry posted on March 1st, 2010 and filed under Ford, Renderings

Rendering – Maruti R3 MPV production model

The Maruti R3 MPV could be a stylish vehicle with diesel and electric powertrains

Photoshop man SRK is back to pace delivering drawings of vehicles years away from production lines. The latest creation of his – Maruti R3 MPV concept showcased at last month’s Auto Expo.

The Maruti R3 concept is a work of Indian engineers who have conceptualized it entirely using their imagination. The production model which could travel Indian roads by 2012-13 would also have cent percent Indian content. It would be the smallest MPV on Indian roads according to the management and according to recent reports, it could be sold without the “Suzuki” badges.

We can’t speculate on drivetrains as it is way too early in the game. We can safely expect Maruti to offer an electric powertrain similar to the one on the Maruti EECO. Hybrids and diesels could also be added to the equation at a later date. For a start, diesel engine with CRDI, turbocharger and a 5-speed transmission is our prediction.

SRK feels the doors need to open facing each other as it would be a unique touch. The addition of fog lamps, realistic bumpers, rear view mirrors and a Kizashi-inspired headlamp lend it a production-friendly design. The Suzuki A-Star was a big let down, as much of the concept’s features failed to translate into the production model. With the Maruti R3, one can only hope that most of it is carried over.

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Entry posted on February 15th, 2010 and filed under Maruti Suzuki, Renderings

Rendering – The rear-end of the next generation Suzuki Swift

The rear-end of the new Suzuki Swift looks familiar despite modified tail gate, lamps

The Motor Report has posted a drawing of the rear-end of the next generation Suzuki Swift relying on the spy shots of a camouflaged vehicle. The design and possibly size of the tail lamp cluster will be different and the tail gate will be of a different shape.

The upper part of the rear resembles that of the SX4. The new Suzuki Swift based on a completely new platform, will come with added luggage space and rear leg room. Hybrid powertrains and CVTs are also being talked about. No official information is expected until the Paris Motor Show kicks off in later part of 2010.

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Entry posted on February 10th, 2010 and filed under Renderings, Suzuki

Rendering – Chevrolet’s new Aveo for India

President and Managing Director of Indiia, Mr.Karl Slym told IAB that next year, GM will bring this hatchback to India under a different name. Like the path followed with the Chevrolet Beat, which essentially is a Spark replacement in Europe, the Chevrolet Aveo replacement which is the T-Series offering of the 300 platform you see here will be sold alongside in India.

We don’t know anything about the engine options. Possibly the 1.2-liter engine offered on the Beat could be tuned for slightly more power/torque and placed under the bonnet of the entry-level model. Interior spy shots of the next generation Aveo revealed the presence of automatic transmission and steering column mounted instrument cluster.

The rear door handle, like on the Chevrolet Beat, is hidden away in the C-Pillar. Ed Welburn, Global design chief of GM disclosed to us that the new range of models would share components to reduce input costs. We have to wait and see which these components are.

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Entry posted on February 8th, 2010 and filed under Chevrolet, Renderings

Rendering – Honda New Small Concept (Exclusive)

Honda’s small car could take on the Suzuki Swift with a smaller 1.1-liter petrol engine

After an extended period of absence, photoshop freak SRK is back in action. The first of his drawings is this – production model of the recently showcased Honda New Small Concept.

SRK has not taken the trouble to crystallize a new design. He’s given the concept realistic door handles, pasted a new bumper with fog lamps, toned down the lines around the car and colored it using new paint.

What Honda should do, unlike Suzuki did with the A-Star, is borrow as many things possible from the concept. If their small car looks identical to the concept, then Honda will once again have the upper hand in terms of design over Toyota Etios hatchback. Honda should not produce a vehicle that doesn’t share a common vein with vehicles like the Civic and City just because it costs considerably lower.

We’re told Honda could use a 1.1-liter petrol engine on the 2CV (codename). Atypical a Honda, diesel engines could be saved for another day. Honda could target the Suzuki Swift with its sub-5 lakh price tag and the Swift Dzire with a sub 6 lakh price tag.

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Entry posted on February 8th, 2010 and filed under Honda, Renderings

Rendering – India bound next generation Renault Clio

The next generation Renault Clio will be built on Nissan V-Platform. More importantly, according to Autocar UK, it will be built in Renault-Nissan’s factory in Oragadam, near Chennai in the next few years.

When IAB interacted with Marc Nassif, Country General Manager for Renault at the Auto Expo, he said the existing Clio and Megane were too expensive for the Indian market. He said the safety features offered on the Clio and Megane would bump up costs indirectly meaning the next generation Renaults destined for India could come fully loaded with safety equipment and still be affordable.

The next generation Renault Clio could be the fourth Renault in India after the Logan, Fluence and Koleos.

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Entry posted on February 2nd, 2010 and filed under Renault, Renderings
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