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Chevrolet has launched a special edition Captiva named Captiva Xtreme in Argentina. While changes are restricted to visual enhancements, the car looks ready to take on any kind of environment!

• Available in automatic gearbox variant
• New Fog lamps (more powerful ones?)
• Chrome on the mirror
• Roof bars
• Logo denoting special edition

Prior to the India launch of the Fiat Grande Punto, Fiat has decided to bring the Punto to the Argentine customer. Fiat has introduced the 1.3 Multijet 16v turbodiesel engine by 90 hp, which is known for good performance, high technology, high reliability and repeated the environment.

The price of the top-end ELX Fiat Punto 1.3 Multijet is 61,500 Peso including VAT, which comes to approx Rs. 7,83,150.84

The Direct injection Common Rail Multijet turbo and compressor intercooler and variable geometry allows this vehicle to reach the 90 hp (66 kW at 4,000 rpm) mark of maximum power and a torque of 20.4 kgm (200 Nm at 1750 rpm .).

Mounted Point ensures a maximum speed of just over 170 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in 12 seconds, according to figures from the terminal.

The Chevrolet Aveo GT Emotion special edition comes with 15-inch alloy wheels, special paint and among other standard items on this trim are ABS, Airbags, electric power steering, mp3 player and a better quality sound system.

Earlier last month, a similar special edition Chevrolet Aveo was launched in France

Several reports from Argentina convey the car has become popular among their buyers, many have chosen the 1.6-liter 103hp car for its looks and features.

GM India and Karl Slym – Wake up and smell the coffee. Isn’t it about high time the refreshed Aveo and sedan was launched in India?

Source – Motor Show Argentina

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A special edition Suzuki Swift has been launched in Argentina with decals and a 8GB iPod touch. Surprisingly, the sp.ed costs just $130 more than the standard car. The 8GB iPod touch costs $230 in the market, a direct $100 savings if your looking out for a fun car and a reliable mp3/video player. Read More- Argentina Auto Blog

Volkswagen recently released its new sedan- The Voyage in the South America. VW Voyage is an entry level, low cost subcompact car, which we think has the potential of seizing the market. This car is doing brisk sales in Argentina and Brazil, if released here, it would be the market leader.

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Renault knows how to spawn multiple cars from the same platform. Have a look at their upcoming cars- the Sandup based on the Sandero’s platfrom or even the Sandero Stepway