Maruti Suzuki showcased two vehicles at Delhi Auto Expo which were their entries for the Technology Day organized by SIAM and Ministry of Heavy Industries. Maruti Suzuki officials remained tight lipped about their market introductions but said studies were on to see the suitability of these highly fuel efficient hybrid cars. Do they need an introduction?
The SX4 hybrid is powered by a 1.2-liter four-cylinder petrol engine paired to a 30KW electric motor consuming 30% less fuel. The Swift on the other hand uses a sub-1 liter engine paired to a similarly powered electric motor.
The Swift hybrid is based on the previous generation model.
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Here’s some bad news for Amby fans – The Delhi Police has resolved to send one Amby after another into retirement. Commissioner of Police Delhi, BK Gupta – We are in the process of buying vehicles like Maruti SX4 that are easy to maintain and save fuel.” A proposal was sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs long time ago which was finally accepted. Mr Gupta until recently was commuting [ Read More ]
By the look of things, February 2011 is shaping out to be quite of month for car lovers. On one side you have Volvo bringing in the S60 and then you have Maruti Suzuki getting Kizashi in to the Indian market. And now, news just in that Maruti Suzuki is also planning the launch of the much awaited SX4 diesel in February. The SX4 sales figures have taken quite a [ Read More ]
Entry posted on January 4, 2009 by
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Fiat
While strolling around at a nearby Tata dealership to have first-hand updates of the Tata Nano and the Limited edition Indica – release and the lot, my eyes inadvertently came across a rather strange looking red car, that demanded a second glimpse.
Got closer and walked around the car, I couldn’t help but notice its compact size and the nostalgic Italian roots for, its as Italian as Pasta. Side on, you just cant ignore the multi-spoke alloys and the way it blends into the entire car’s exterior appeal. Boy, the Italians always get it right! Somehow it had the charm and appeal, none of the other cars in the stable had.
Obviously, I just couldn’t keep staring at the car from outside, so i decided to hop in. Open the door and you are welcomed by the trademark ‘Fiat door opening thud’ noise. The entire six foot one inch of me could get into a car effortlessly.
