Volkswagen launched its mid-size luxury sport utility vehicle Touareg in 2002. Touareg was the third SUV from the automaker Volkswagen and shares its platform with the Porsche’s Cayenne. Now, Volkswagen India is all set to launch Touareg in India this december in a price range of 45-55 lakhs. The Touareg is Volkswagon’s radical new sports utility vehicle which represents an attempt to attract a more upscale group of buyers to the Volkswagen brand - buyers who might otherwise be tempted by Mercedes Benz. Accordingly, the company calls the Touareg “one of the most important new vehicle launches in VW history.”
olkswagen India has also started a advertisement which is presently being aired on all leading TV channels in India. In the ad a kid enters Volkswagen showroom and asks: Can we book a car in advance….?? And books a New Beetle for his 18th birthday, a Jetta for his 21st birthday and a Passat when he will become CEO of his dad’s company. The ad ends with sneak peek of Touareg SUV with big VW logo & slogan “Das Auto” which means “The Car” in german launguage. In my opinion this is one of the best ads in which they have shown all the models avaialble in India. Great move by Voklkwagen guys to improve the brand image of the company. Waiting for the launch of New Beetle & Touareg in Indian Market.
Honda India has launched the all New 2009 model of CR-V in Indian market. The base model with 2.0 litre engine has been priced at Rs. 22,51,000 rupees (EX-Showrrom Mumbai), which is very high in comparison to its rivals - Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour & Chevrolet Captiva. New Honda CR-V is sold as a CBU import and will be available on confirmed order basis. It also comes with a 2+2 year warranty and 24-hour roadside assistance as standard.
New Honda CR-V comes with a refreshed look, sporting a new two-step front grille, a re-sculpted hood and front bumper design and oval shape fog lamps. The new CR-V is 45mm longer than its predecessor and measures 4575 mm in length while maintaining the same width, height, ground clearance and head clearance. A new 10-spoke alloy wheel design replaces the previous 7-spoke alloy wheel design.
- New Two-Step Front Grille & Re-Sculpted Hood - New Front & Rear Bumper Design, New 10-Spoke Alloy Wheels - Oval Shape Front Fog Lamps, Body Colored ORVMs With Side Turn Indicators
The top model of New Honda CR-V comes with three additional features which includes Cruise Control, Electric Sunroof & Option Of 5 Speed Automatic Transmission.
The New Honda CR-V is available in two new colours - Opal Sage Metallic and Premium Mystic Night Pearl along with the existing range of Polished Metal, Alabaster Silver, Crystal Black Pearl and Premium White.
New Honda CR-V is available in 2 engine options - same which were doing duty in the outgoing models - the 2.0 litre & 2.4 litre petrol engines. The 2.0 litre engine is a 1997cc i-VTEC which generates maximum power of 141 bhp at 6000 rpm with maxium torque of 192 Nm at 4200 rpm. The 2.4 litre engine is a 2354cc i-VTEC which generates maximum power of 159 bhp at 5800 rpm with maxium torque of 218 Nm at 4200 rpm.
Price Of New Honda CR-V (Ex-Showroom Mumbai)
- New Honda CR-V 2.0 MT - Rs. 22,51,000.00 - New Honda CR-V 2.4 MT - Rs. 24,00.000.00 - New Honda CR-V 2.4 AT - Rs. 24,78,000.00
Ducati Motor Holding, the world’s leading producer of Racing inspired bikes today announced the opening of its first showroom in the Indian market in partnership with Precision Motor India Private Limited. Due to its great potential to provide opportunities for growth and further establish the Ducati Brand, Mumbai has been chosen as the location for Ducati’s first flagship showroom.
On this occasion, Mr. Cristiano Silei, V.P. Sales, Ducati India said: “We are very excited about the Mumbai opening. We believe India will play an increasingly relevant role in the motorcycle industry and we are pleased to be among the first to recognize it and be and active part of the development in the market”
Mr. Ashish Chordia, Chairman and CEO of Precision Motor India Private Limited said: “The Ducati brand which symbolizes racing success, innovative technology and the highest quality standards are a perfect fit for Precision Motor India as we are committed towards excellence in all the premium brands we represent. We are passionate about promoting and developing Ducati in the Indian market. We are proud to be a part of this great journey that we have jointly undertaken in India and I am sure that Ducati will have a great presence in this country”
Premier India which was once famous for its padmini sedan, is now planning to make a bang with the launch of a all new SUV - The Rio. Rio is basically the Zotye RX6400 which is manufactured by leading chinese auto manufacturer - Zotye Autos. The factory occupies 500,000 square meters and there are over 6,000 employees. They have the capacity of annually producing 100,000 cars.
Rio a.k.a RX6400 is a small city SUV which has been developed on basis of advanced technology from domestic and international autos. And its strong power comes from Mitsubishi engined 1500cc engine.The Doshis of Premier Auto have been waiting to be back with a bang. The company has tied up with a Chinese auto company Zoyte International.
The CKD version of the car will be assembled at premier’s Chinchwad facility in Pune, where it currently manufactures Sigma van and Road-star pick-up. Rio will be less than four metres in length and will have a less than 1.5-litre diesel engine, it may thus get the tax benefit of a small car.
It is expected that the Premier Rio is likely to be priced around Rs 5 lakh. Premier Auto hopes to sell 1,000 units of the product initially. The existing 30 dealerships of Premier will sell the product and the company is opening up another 20 by the year end. The investment in this project is just a couple of crores as of now as the company would be using its existing assembly line in Pune.
Bajaj India has announced the launch date for much awaited Kawasaki Ninja250R, it is going to be launched on 5th October and deliveries will start before diwali. But it is not going to compete with R15 and Karizma ZMR because of its price which will be around 1.60 -1.90 lakhs.
Kawasaki has marketed the Ninja 250R since 1986 as an entry-level sport motorcycle intended for use on paved roads. The bike is marketed in the US as the Ninja 250R, as the ZX250 in the UK, and as the GPX250 elsewhere.
It is an entry level sports motorcycle with a fairing made further as if an actual off-road sports bike. Bajaj along with Kawasaki will be marketing it in India and is soon expected to be seen in the market in Bajaj Pro biking showrooms.
Press Release Mumbai: Land Rover today launched the highly acclaimed Freelander 2 in India. The Freelander 2 joins the acclaimed Discovery 4, the quintessential sports tourer, the Range Rover Sport and the ultimate luxury 4×4, the Range Rover, all of which were launched earlier in India in June this year.
The Freelander 2 has redefined the compact premium 4×4 segment. It delivers outstanding on-road performance as well as class-leading off-road ability, the hallmark of Land Rovers. A dynamic design, purposeful stance, smart and spacious interior, and an abundance of advanced technologies complete the package.
The Freelander 2 is powered by a 2.2 litre common rail turbodiesel engine. The engine is transversely mounted to provide extra space for better crash protection, front end styling and allows a shorter bonnet for more cabin space. Land Rover’s unique Terrain Response system is standard on the vehicle.
The Freelander 2 boasts an exceptionally strong monocoque body and inner safety cell, with front and rear crumple zones which absorb energy on impact. It received a 5 star rating in the rigorous Euro NCAP tests for adult occupant protection - a first in its class. This, along with dynamic technology systems, airbags and command driving position complete the all-terrain, all weather package of the Freelander 2.
Commenting on the launch, Rohit Suri, head, premier car division, Tata Motors, said, “We are encouraged by the response to the Land Rover vehicles in India. The Freelander 2, Land Rover’s best-selling model globally, now complements the Land Rover range in the country. As we expand our reach across various cities in India, we will continuously enhance the Land Rover product portfolio and enable more and more customers to experience the benchmark in premium offroading vehicles.”
The Freelander 2 is available in 3 trim levels in India - S, SE and HSE - with a starting price of Rs33.79 lakh ex- Mumbai.
Japanese automotive company Nissan has launched all New spruced up X-trail SUV & New Teana in Indian Market. It is expected that New Teana & X-Trail will help Nissan India in boosting its falling sales.
Nissan India is gearing up for the launch of its small car Micra next year and is keen to build the brand with a range of exciting products including the 370Z sports car which is likely to be launched at the 2010 Auto Expo.
Nissan India has launched the all new X-Trail in 3 variants - LE, SLX MT & SLX AT.
Price Of New X-Trail (Ex-Showroom New Delhi):
- New X-Trail LE - Rs. 20,81,000 - New X-Trail SLX MT - Rs. 23,18,000 - New X-Trail SLX AT - Rs. 25,08,000
It is avilable in 7 shades:
- Blue Sapphire - Pearl White - Quartz Silver - Diamond Black - Champagne Gold - Graphite Grey - Titanium Grey
New Teana has been launched in 2 variants - XL & XV.
Price Of New Nissan Teana (Ex-Showroom New Delhi):
- New Teana XL - Rs. 21,00,000 - New Teana XV - Rs. 25,40,000
Shades available in New Teana:
- Oynx Black - Luna Blue - Brilliant Silver - Amethyst Grey - Bordeaux Red - Pearl White
Ford India has launched the all new 2010 variant of Endeavour in Indian Market. It is available in 2 models - 2.5L XLT 4×2 and the 3.0L Thunder+ 4×4. With the competition heating up the current generation endeavour started looking outdated. It is expected that the new model is going to change all this and will beat the current segment leader - The Toyota Fortuner.
Following changes have been made in the New Endeavour:
- New Front Grille which gives it a bold & fresh look. - New Headlights which now has rounded corners. - New Tail Lights with crystal clear lens. - New Bumpers with integrated new fog lights. - New Touchscreen DVD/MP3 player - Satellite Navigation System. - Introduction of 5-Speed Auto transmission.
New Endeavour is available with two engine options:
2499cc, TDCi with VGT, DOHC
2953cc, TDCi with VGT, DOHC
The 2.5 litre engine generates maxiumu power of 142 Bhp at 3500 rpm with maximum torque of 330 Nm at 1800 rpm. The 3.0 litre engine generates maxiumu power of 154 Bhp at 3200 rpm with maximum torque of 380 Nm at 2500 rpm.
New Endeavour is available in five shades:
- Panther Black - Morello - Moondust Silver - Sea Grey - Diamond White
The new Endeavour has been priced at Rs 15.01 Lakhs for the 2.5 Litre TDCi and Rs 17.38 Lakhs for the 3.0 Litre TDCi, all prices Ex-Showroom, Delhi.
Audi India is planning to assemble its compact SUV Q5 in India at its Aurangabad plant. The plans are expected to come into effect by early next year towards the end of the first quarter. Audi currently assembles luxury sedans Audi A4 and A6 at its Aurangabad plant and intends to set up a new line to assemble nearly 500 SUVs.
“We will start local assembling of our SUV Q5 at the Aurangabad plant. This year we are expecting to sell 200 units of the car, while it should go up to 500 units from next year,” Audi India Managing Director Benoit Tiers said.
The company has recorded remarkable sales in 2009 in India by selling 1128 cars till now. It is expecting nearly 70 percent sales growth in the current year in India as compared to last year. It is eyeing to become the most successful luxury car brand in India by 2011. Currently, BMW leads the market followed by Mercedes-Benz.
