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Top 5 Upcoming Super-luxury Cars

Superluxury cars are gradually making their way into the Indian car market. Today many luxurycar manufacturers are pacing ahead to launch their new cars in the Indian car market and strengthen their presence in the country.

Some of the highend luxury cars that are to spark a new revolution in the car market in near future are as follows:

Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera is a fourdoor concept car that is streamlined to excellence and perfection for creating a masterpiece. It will be imported to India as a completely built unit with brilliant style inspiring exteriors and lucrative interiors. Till date no engine specifications have been revealed but it is expected that the luxury sedan will come with an option of sixspeed manual transmission and sevenspeed double clutch automatic transmission. It will be powered with V8 engine technology that will provide power output of 300 to 500 bhp. Panamera is speculated to make a debut to India by mid 2009 with a price tag of around Rs 90 Lakh.

Toyota Lexus

The elegant Toyota Lexus is soon to make its debut to the Indian car market with a 4.6litre V8 engine mated to an 8speed automatic transmission. The combined engine technology and transmission delivers an awesome power output of 380 bhp. It is also loaded with a number of advanced car features that includes real time traffic update advanced airconditioner and intelligent park assist. The estimated price of the upcoming Toyota Lexus is Rs 50 Lakh.

Bentley Continental GT Speed

Bentley is synonym to luxury performance and style. Till date the company has produced all highend cars that provides a perfect combination of style and performance. With this brand name the car manufacturer is now set to roll out Bentley Continental GT on Indian roads. This proposed car is speculated to be powered by a 6.0litre twinturbo W12 engine that will provide 552 bhp and will be able to reach a top speed of 316 km/h. The estimated price tag of the Continental GT Speed is Rs 2.1 Crore.

Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead

Rolls Royce is all set to introduce the Phantom Drophead in the Indian car market. The car will roll out in two forms: coupe and convertible falling into the super luxury car segment. Both the forms of the Drophead will possesses the classic Rolls Royce touch and elegance with flowing profile flawless design and typical Rolls Royce grille. It will be powered by a 6.75litre V12 engine that generates 453 bhp and is mated to a 6speed manual transmission. The body construction boasts of a rustfree steel bonnet and a typical RR grille. The convertible will come with a fivelayered soft top and provides an assortment of features for customization. The estimated price tag of the car is Rs 5 Crore.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

Mitsubishi has a long history in the Indian car market but its portfolio is restricted to only a few numbers. Now the company is gearing up to introduce more and better cars for the Indian car buyers. In nearest future the company has high plans to launch the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X in India. It will be a completely new and redesigned Lancer that is expected to set new standards of automotive design. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X also known as Evo 10 will be introduced with a 2.0litre engine mated to a four wheel drive configuration and will be imported as a completely built unit. After the launch the car will have a tough competition with leading luxury cars in India including the Audi A4 Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. The estimated price of the car inclusive of import duty is Rs 22 Lakh.

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Top 5 Suvs In India

Indian car industry is crowded with a number of SUVs the demand of which is gradually increasing among car consumers. SUVs have come a long way from the traditional Jeep to the stylish and hightech Honda CRV Volvo XC90 and Nissan XTrail.

Here are among the top 5 SUVs in India:

Tata Safari Dicor

The Tata Safari is one of the oldest and most successful SUVs in the Indian car market. The car with its excellent styling and comfortable interiors have become a hot favourite among the youth. Among the range of Safari on Indian roads Tata Safari Dicor is the most appreciated SUV that has been introduced with a fresh look and an indigenously developed advanced engine christened as Direct Injection Common Rail DICOR engine. This advanced version of the Safari comes with two engine options a 2.2L VTT diesel and 2.0L MPFI petrol.

Talking about the car interiors it is adorned with power windows video screens in the headrest climate control system heightadjustable driver’s seat and a host of car safety technologies. This SUV with its excellent engine technology and high power output delivers a fuel efficiency of about 9 km/l in city and about 12 km/l on highways.

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Maruti Suzuki is always known as the leader in manufacturing small cars but now the company has spread its wing in other car segments as well. The entry in the SUV market was made with the launch of Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. The car is powered by a 2.0L VIS Inline4 petrol engine mated with efficient 5speed manual transmission. It also has an optional 4speed automatic transmission.

The excellent styling with contemporary design cues with impressive headlamps and wide body coloured front grille makes the car stand out in the traffic. It is also adorned with attractive and functional interiors along with a pack of safety features to deliver a safe and comfortable driving experience. This SUV delivers 16 km/l in city and about 22 km/l on highways.

Mahindra Scorpio

Mahindra Scorpio is a big hit on Indian roads. This SUV from Mahindra at the time of its launch had created a wave of enthusiasm among young car consumers. Though today there are many other SUVs against the successful Mahindra Scorpio the car has been successful in maintaining its worth and significance in the car market.

Mahindra Scorpio is powered with a 2.6L turbocharged Inline4 diesel engine and the recently launched automatic Scorpio is powered by a 2.2L mHawk aluminium CRDe Inline4 engine that generates 120 bhp. This SUV has its own style and elegance both in the exterior and the interior. It gives an impressive mileage of about 9 km/l in city and about 14 km/l on highways.

Honda CRV

The Honda CRV is the only SUV by the premium car manufacturer Honda. Being one of the best selling SUVs in the present era the car delivers a blend of power performance and sophistication. The car is designed with elegance and creativity fulfilling the promise of providing fascinating comforts to all its owners. The realtime allwheeldrive AWD system and the advanced 2.4L iVTEC Inline4 engine offers excellent stability handling and driving experience. This SUV is also available with an engine option of automatic transmission.

In the interiors this SUV has an expressive cabin adorned with dual climate control adjustable tilttelescopic steering an ultrasilent cabin and multiinfo display. The estimated fuel efficiency of the SUV is about 9 km/l in city and about 16 km/l on highways.

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander is a recent addition in the list of SUVs but has won many appreciations in a short span of time. The car is powered by a 2.4L MIVEC I4 engine that generates168 bhp of power. Mated with a 6speed INVECSIII CVT and a 6speed manual mode the car offers excellent performance handling and stability.

This SUV carries elegance and style with its impressive exterior adorned with stylish headlamps integrated fog lamps LED tail lamps colour keyed power door mirrors and chrome plated door handles. In the interiors the car has fulfilled company’s promise of providing comfort and convenience.

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Top 5 Cheapest Cars On Indian Roads

The Indian car market in the present day is congested with a number of small and cheap cars. Maruti Suzuki is known as the leader in producing small and costeffective cars. Furthermore to spark a new excitement in the market Tata Motors is soon to launch its worlds cheapest car Nano. After the launch of Nano there will be a tough competition among all small cars plying on Indian roads.

The increasing number of small and cheap cars in the market will also provide a wider choice of price competitive cars especially for the common man. At present the top 5 cheapest cars on Indian roads are as follows:

Maruti Suzuki 800

Maruti Suzuki 800 is the cheapest car in the country with a price tag of Rs 184896 exshowroom Delhi. After the launch of Tata Nano it will no more be the cheapest car. Since the inception of M800 in 1983 the car has undergone various significant improvements to suit the needs of the changing generation. The present day M800 is a statement of style and performance.

The modern day 800 is packed with a host of innovations that spells its traditional yet modern beauty. Both the exterior and the interior are loaded with elegant and versatile adornments to make every journey within the city a comfortable and joyful ride.

The Maruti Suzuki 800 is driven by a 796cc inline 3 engine that offers 37 bhp and is further linked to a 4speed manual transmission McPherson suspension in the front and the coil spring suspension in the rear. All these together help improve the performance and handling of the car.

The compact size lean body and a short turning radius makes the M800 one of the best city commuters.

Maruti Suzuki Omni

Maruti Suzuki Omni is a multipurpose vehicle MPV that holds a price tag of Rs 193048 exshowroom Delhi. The car was a big success in its initial years but as new MPVs including the leading Toyota Innova entered the car market the Omni went off road. In the present day Omni is visible on roads as school vans and very few buy this car to have an enjoyable journey with their families.

Maruti Omni is powered by an 800 cc MPFi MultiPoint Fuel Injection engine that helps optimize the performance. It also comes with an LPG option and is worth its value.

Maruti Suzuki Alto

Maruti Suzuki Alto is another small car from Marutis stable. The base version of the car is available at a price of Rs 223816 exshowroom Delhi.

The Alto is designed with a clean silhouette a chunky front bumper and dashing front grille. The cars interior is loaded with comfortable seats impressive instrumentation functional dashboard electronic power steering. It is powered by a 796cc engine that delivers 46 bhp and is mated to a 5speed all synchromesh manual transmission. Furthermore the McPherson strut front suspension and rear sports coil spring gasfilled shock absorbers improves handling and performance.

Tata Indica V2 Xeta

Tata Indic V2 Xeta is the recent addition in the 10 year old Indica family. It holds a price tag of Rs 254656 exshowroom Delhi and is worth its value.

Designed with a smiling chrome front grille eyeshaped headlamps body coloured bumpers and stylish wheel arches the car looks appealing. The interior is even more appealing with features like electronic instrumentation spot lamps front door map pocket and foldable rear seat to increase cargo space.

The Indica V2 Xeta comes with two engine options that include 1.4litre and 1.2litre. The 1.4litre engine generates 70 bhp whereas the 1.2litre generates 62 bhp.

Hyundai Santro Xing

Hyundai Santro Xing is one of the most reliable and dependable compact car in the Indian car market. It is priced at Rs 256299 exshowroom Delhi and is a perfect city commuter.

The Santro Xing is designed with a modern look accentuated with flowing aerodynamic bodylines horizontal chrome grille stylish new headlamps and large sporty tail lamps. In the interior the car showcase assortment of features like 3spoke steering premium upholstery new instrument clusters stylish dash and impressive instrument cluster.

It is powered by a 1.1litre inline4 petrol engine that generates 62 bhp and also comes in CNG and LPG variants.

About the writer:  Carazoo.com