Rs.3crore car NOW in India ! Bentley "Mulsanne"

Bentley "Mulsanne"

The 2.9 crore beauty will be delivered to the Indian markets by October this year. “I think our expectations with Mulsanne has always been very strong. We don’t see the sales of the car but wait for its demand in the market. The moment I think would be strong we would probably be sold out, by the end of 2011,” said Chris Buxton the Bentley regional director.

The Mulsanne is a altogether revamped model and shares nothing with its forerunners. The Mulsanne will replace the aging Arnage in Bentley’s line-up, and will become the new flagship model. Fuel economy is claimed to have been improved by 15 percent compared to the Arnage along with a host of other changes and improvements in the engine, chassis, transmission and suspension.

“We will start global production of the Mulsanne in the second half of the year. We will produce 600 units of Mulsanne annually for the global market and the quota for India is yet to be decided. We have received global bookings even for the year 2011,” said Chris.

“India is the hub of luxury, the country of the former Kins who were the true supporters of custom-made luxury items. We have been getting cheering response from our valued customers and I think the launch of the Mulsanne will truly delight our loyal and discerning customers,” Bentley Regional Director (Middle East, Africa and India) Chris Buxton told journalists here.


The car is powered by a 6.7 litre V8 petrol engine, with a killer twin-turbocharged V8 Engine which delivers whooping 505 BHP power at 4200RPM and a superb torque of 1020 Nm. This powerful machine touches a speed of 100KMPH from 0 in just 5.3 seconds.

Engine Capacity: 6750cc
Engine Type: Twin-turbocharged V8
Type: Rear-wheel-drive
Gearbox: ZF 8-Speed automatic
6.75 litre twin-turbocharged V8
512PS / 505bhp / 377kW at 4200 rev/min
1020 Nm/752lbs ft at 1750 rev/min
Cam phasing and variable displacement – a first for the ultra-luxury sector
8-speed automatic transmission with electronic shift interface, sport mode and steering-wheel mounted paddleshift

Tata Venture M P V

Tata Motors unveiled a multi purpose vehicle called the Venture targeting urban and rural customers.

The Tata Venture MPV, launched at the 2010 Indian Auto Expo is one of Tata Motors’ three launches at the Auto Expo. This Mini Van, based on the Tata Winger platform is suitably condensed to seat 5 to 8 passengers depending on the configuration. Codenamed the Pelican before it’s launch, the Venture MPV’s biggest strong point apart from it’s cavernous space is the engine it comes with. The Tata Venture MPV will share the tried and tested 1.4L Indica engine which produces 70bhp of peak power at 4500rpm and 135Nm of peak torque at 2500rpm.

The Indirect Injection, turbo charged and inter-cooled power plant will transmit power through a five speed transmission. This engine will propel the Tata Venture to an impressive top speed of over 125km/hr. Also, the Venture features slider doors very similar to that of it’s elder sibling Winger and the Maruti Omni. The Venture measures 3.9m in length, 1.5m in width rounded off by it’s 1.8m height. This will make the Tata Venture small enough to be bought by city slickers too while the cabbies will eagerly buy the Tata Venture which promises to be a great highway people mover.

The interiors too get a decent deal with with a two-tone beige and black theme along with dual heating ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) through the effective roof-mounted ducts. This, along with standard features like a power steering, power windows, reverse parking aid, keyless entry with engine immobiliser and rear wipers make the Tata Venture a feature rich MPV that drivers will love too. The Tata Venture’s safety features include a collapsible steering system and side impact beams. All these features makes the Tata Venture a compelling MPV to watch out for.

Price: Expecting very soon.....

Nissan Murano - The SUV. Get ready to pay 40lacs

India seems to have been bitten by the SUV-bug, especially with the automobile companies launching them in succession. Now, Nissan, the Japan-based automobile giant, has announced its plans of launching its latest premium sports utility vehicle (SUV), Murano, in India. With the latest unveiling, the car-manufacturer intends to tap into the potential offered by the growing auto market of the country.

Nissan Murano is expected to be presented before the Indian consumers, in early 2009. It is said to have the launch price of Rs 40 lakh. With this price range, the latest SUV will come in direct competition with premium brands, like Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Toyota Prado, BMW X3 and Mitsubishi Montero. The best part of Murano is that it combines the lustrous appearance of a coupé with the powerful engine of a sports-car.

Name:  Murano
Car Body Type: SUV 
Segment: D+ Segment
Gas Mileage 18 mpg City/23 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 3.5L
EPA Class AWD Sport Utility
Style Name AWD 4dr S
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Sport Utility
EPA Classification AWD Sport Utility
Min Ground Clearance (in) 7.4
Wheelbase (in) 111.2
Passenger Capacity 5
Displacement 3.5L/- TBD -
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 248 @ 4400
Engine Order Code VQ35
Engine Type Gas V6
Fuel System SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 265 @ 6000
Price : Expected 30-40lacsINR

Nissan Motor India will handle the sales of the SUV in India. It will be available in three levels - the base - S, the mid-grade - SL and the top of the line - LE. Nissan Muranowill be an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle, which will be powered by a 3.5 liter petrol V6 engine, at 265 horsepower. It will be able to zoom from stationary position, 0 mph, to the speed of 60mph, in less than 9 seconds.

The other impressive features of Nissan Murano include aluminum interior accents, leather seats, rain sensing wipers, memory seats and mood lighting. Apart from that, the SUV will also some equipped with an 11-speaker Bose unit, with 9.3 GB hard-disk storage and head-rest mounted LCD screens for passengers in the rear. All in all, the SUV offers performance and luxury - in a single car!

The Time is Now. Fiesta Limited Edition 2010 !

Ford has once again launched a Limited edition model of its sedan, Ford Fiesta. The company has introduced a new limited edition model loaded with brand new features that come with unbeatable price. Now this entry level sedan gets much more attractive and well-within reach of an average consumer.

The new limited edition model comes with MP3 player with 4 speakers, Driver seat height adjust, Premium Interiors with soft feel fabric, Map reading lamp & Rear reading lamp, Metallic finish Facia & interior trim (door handles / steering wheel cuffs), Body colored OSRVM, Door handles, mirror & tailgate.


Ford Fiesta is currently powered by 1.6L Duratec engine which offers the best acceleration in its class. It attains 0-100kmph in 11.43 seconds and its diesel engine is the best in its class. The 1.6L Duratec petrol 2010 Limited edition model costing Rs. 5.63 lakhs is available in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, New Delhi / NCR region, Kolkatta, Guwahati and Tinsukhia while the rest of India gets limited edition model of 1.4L Duratorq diesel model at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 6.49 lakh.


Propelled by the proven Dura Technology, this machine is designed to deliver maximum thrust with minimal thirst. The Fiesta’s 1.6 litre Duratec engine with best in class acceleration will send you racing from 0-100 kmph in just 11.43 seconds and the advanced 1.4 litre Duratorq Diesel engine offers superior mileage. Engineered for Indian roads, the Fiesta combines exceptional driving comfort with high stability. Independent McPherson struts suspension cushions you from the harshest of roads, letting you enjoy what you will love the most- driving the Fiesta flat out.

The 1.6 Duratec petrol 2010 Limited Edition is available in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, New Delhi / NCR region, Kolkatta, Guwahati and Tinsukhia while the 1.4 Duratorq diesel 2010 Limited Edition will be available in the rest-of-India.

Loaded with features at an unmatched price, the Limited Edition Fiesta.

Chevrolet Cruze

The Chevrolet Cruze will be rolled out from the company’s Halol plant.

The Chevrolet Cruze is expected to compete with the likes of Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla in the D segment, in the Indian market.

The Chevrolet Cruze will sport 15-inch wheels and a 2.0-liter diesel engine. However, the petrol variant will sport a 1.8 liter variable valve timing unit, and produce 130 HP. (The UK version of the Cruze offers 138 bhp – maybe the Indian one would too. Not sure right now.) The 2.0 liter diesel engine is likely going to be a 147 bhp beast. Even the Chevrolet Cruze’s 138 bhp petrol one would be a good match for the 138 bhp Civic in India. Chevrolet Cruze automatic to be launched soon

The car is said to be roomy and spacious with a large glovebox, big door bins, and excellent centre console storage. In the photos of the Cruze, the car looks like a more solid sibling of the Chevrolet Optra Magnum diesel we have in India.

Like the Opel Insignia, the switchgear, steering wheel, stalks and headlamps of the Chevrolet Cruze give it a stylish look. The audio and climate control layout is also impressive. Considering that the Chevrolet Cruze is positioned against the popular Honda Civic and Corolla Altis in India, I will go out on a limb here and say that the driver’s cockpit is actually better than the Civic’s! That should be something. The car comes with a unique one-of-its-kind dual cockpit treatment – exactly what it is, I haven’t figured out yet!

My opinion, based on the photos that we have seen so far, is that the exterior of the car is not as remarkable.

A multinational team at GM DAT in Korea is responsible for the Chevrolet Cruze’s exteriors and interiors of the car. The Chevrolet Cruze is the first car from GM to be based on its new, global Delta platform.

Mr.Karl Slym, President and Managing Director of General Motors India Private Limited, also mentioned that the company has already set up three service stations and is intending to expand to 10-15 more by the end of 2009.

This has been possible because of the company’s collaboration with state-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL). The plan is to set up Chevrolet service stations across the PSU’s petrol and diesel retail outlets.

Talking about the tie-up, Karl Slym said,”Reason for tieing up is the high-end customer service offered through its ‘V-Care’ initiative and the need to set up quick service stations, which do not require customers to leave their vehicles at the stations.”

GM is soon to set up a new powertrain facility at Talegaon and will be investing US$210 million for the same. Initially, the annual capacity of the plant will be 1,60,000 units. The plant will manufacture 1-1.5 litre petrol and diesel engines at the plant.

Price : Expected 13lacsINR