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With the passage of time Tata Motors have been launching new variants of the Tata Indica  with various trims and tweaks; however the basic shape and silhouette remained same till date. Tata recently upgrade Indica to meet the the Bs4 emission norms  and in order to do so, they changed the state of tune of the old 1.4 litre I4 diesel motor. This retuning resulted in  increased horsepower and torque when compared to the old variant. This upgrade is being promoted as the all new 'Indica eV2'.


Lets find out what this 'e' stands for. The eV2 is no different from the  other Indica which we see on the road.. But the new decals on the doors and the CR4 badging on the side gives you the hint that there is something new about this car. The exterior and interior are nothing new ; however the new decals on the doors and the new wood trim on the center console  and the new seat covers has given the Indica eV2 a new interior look.


The USP of the eV2 is the the Fuel efficiency. - havent you seen the "India's most fuel effecient car" ad campaigns? According to Tata Motors and ARAI the new Tata Indica eV2 is capable of delivering 25kmpl . This may sound too much for the real world, but on testing the car gave the mileage of 23kml on highway and 17kmpl during the city Run.

The Indica has been around for over a decade but one thing you can't find fault her on is space. This is still one of the most spacious hatch-backs in India. and that's why is continues to be popular in the taxi market.
Even this new Indica eV2 has flaws like; the ride is unsettled and lacks the compliance we're used to these days, the handling is far from composed lacking in precision and handing out heaps of body roll, the steering is completely vague and lifeless and the ergonomics aren't good.

 
Overall, the Indica is still the car for the masses and eV2 is no exception. Its inexpensive to buy and maintain, and its equiped with all basic requiremnet that a consumer would demand from a car. But the Indica still makes a case for itself with its pricing. The top-of-the line LX costs Rs. 4.75 lakh ( ex-showroom, Mumbai) and when you take into account the features list- power steering, front power windows, split rear seat, 14 inch alloy wheels, leather gear shift knob, front and rear fog lamps and a stereo with AUX, USB and even blue tooth support- this is great value. The basic L variant at Rs.4 lakh is the cheapest diesel car in India.

Car Sales in India  in march ended on a all time high with the compact segment driven by brisk sales of Alto, WagonR, Swift and the i10.
Maruti Suzuki crossed the 100,000 mark in monthly sales for the third consecutive month. Sales for Alto touched 38,065 units, its higher ever monthly sales. Maruti Alto k 10 car sell figure in may 2011 was 38,065 units.  The dream run for Ford Figo  added significant numbers to the segment with sales of 8000 units a month.
Car sales India  has a great impact of Tata Nano , which sold 8,707 units in March 2011.
Nissan Micra Sale in march 2011 was 2,060 units, its highest ever since its July 2010 launch.
 Mercedes Benz totted up  663 units for the C and E class, while Audi sold  681 units in March 2011.  

Car Sales Figure India in 2011 March. 

Its' the small details that tell you how serious Hyundai is about  it new Fluidic Verna. Bits like the well finished boot lining, the snug-fitting rubber mat inside the rear center armrest, and the quality textures inside the cabin reveal an almost VW- like attention to detail.  Then look at the number of engines to offer- There are two new diesel and two new petrol motors; the range covers every car from the current ford Fiesta to the Honda city and Vento. And to make sure  nothing is missed out is, the bigger displacement 1.6 petrol and 1.6 diesel are being offered with the option of Automatic. The Top SX versions come with six airbags, disc  all around , key-less entry and go , a reverse camera, electric folding mirrors, blue-tooth connectivity, a cooled glove-box, USB/ipod, climate control and 16-inch alloys. So , on paper, Hyundai has covered a lot of ground.

Pros:

• Wide Range of Engine
• Loaded with Features
• Improved Quality

Cons:

• Lackluster drive
• Low rear seat 

The New Hyundai Fluidic Verna  doesn't have wooden finish dashboard. The steering is nice to hold, the cubbyholes are big enough. Plenty og leg-room but the rear seats are too low.
The 1.6 litre petrol motor acquits itself well too. It is smooth and quite enough when doodling around the town and you will find no cause for complain. 

This new Fluidic Verna is  has a starting price of  Rs.8.09 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)

Maruti's plan for Swift Dzire is to launch a Swift hatch in India later this year. This new saloon is clearly identified by its longer headlights and severely truncated rear.
Cars under four meters and with engine capacities of less than 1.2 and 1.5 litres for petrol and diesel respectively qualify as a 'small car ' and hence attract only 10 percent excise duty as opposed to 22 percent for bigger cars.
These excise sops translate into huge saving and hence are a big  incentive to trim a car's length .

It was Tata motors who started the  trend for sub-four-meter saloons, with the Indigo CS. The price advantage is gleaned as a result made it a runway success. Cheaper, more practical and with all the important three box profile Indigo CS became one of the largest selling saloons in India.
New Swift Dzire is based on the considerably longer new Swift that stretches the tape all the way to 3850mm. That means it has to have an absurdly short boot. The current Dzire is 4160mm long and the new one has to be 160mm shorter at the least. But the stubby shape apart, the boot looks more cohesive this time around and the SX4- style tail light works quite well. The new Dzire has a new rear door and a longer roof. You can expect plenty of chrome around the grille and fog lamps , a bar of chrome on the rear of the car, and a set of attractive looking wheels as well. Maruti has to lift the perceived value of the car and adding chrome has proved to be a cost effective and reliable way of doing this.
This new small Swift Dzire will have more comfortable rear seat, one that is reclined slightly more, with a central armrest and probably marginally more legroom as a result of the new rear seat.
What's sure is that Maruti will give this new Dzire a killer price. That's the whole objective behind drastically shortening the car. I expect the new Dzire  to be around Rs.30,000 cheaper than the existing Swift Dzire, even if Maruti keeps some of the savings from the lower rate of excise for itself. That could translate to an amazingly low starting price of Rs.4.60 lakh( ex-showroom Delhi) 

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The Renault Logan is all set to be unveiled in its all Indian guise as the Mahindra Verito. The new name is line with M&M's policy of giving all its vehicles a name that ends with an 'O'. The Logan has been in M&M' hands after the Mahindra -Renault joint venture fell through last year.Sales have gone up since but largely because M&M cut the Logan's price and re-positioned it as a entry level saloon.



Until now, the Logan is being sold with the Renault lozenge sitting pretty on its nose. Mahindra will change all of that when the Verito goes on sale later this month as it will be devoid of all Renault branding. Without making extensive changes, steps have been taken to improve the image and appeal of the Verito. It is expected to feature sporty side cladding and re-styled rear view mirrors.  While an under -four meter variant is in the works, the Verito will make its debut with no significant mechanical or structural changes. So, the full, generous boot will remain intact. The pricing is not expected to change significantly though M&M is working to increase localization and reduce costs. The sub-four-meter variant is expected later this year.