Audi A4

After the thriving launch of Audi A6 in India at the Aurangabad branch, the Audi officials are very crucial to launch its new model Audi A4 in the market from the very same plant at Aurangabad. If we consider to what the company officials say, we find that the company has been able to conglomerate at the market sales in the past seven-eight months. Audi is well planned to launch its A4 model at all its selected dealer center locations which are nearly twelve through out the nation.
Nearly 50 employees are working in CKD (Completely Knock Down) production department of the company at the group plant at Aurangabad. Indian team for the Audi production is skilled in terms of production efficiency, electronics, logistics and the available quality of the automobile. These trainees are trained at Neckarsulm at Germany.

Looking at the safety side of the car we find that the car is provided with front and side crash protectors. With (FSI) Fuel Stratified Injection system present in 2.0 TFSI and 3.2 V6 FSI petrol/gasoline engines, the car is highly equipped to give a power out-put of 200 and 255 PS or 147 and 188 KW. Both the engines give designs of engine power with four-valve per cylinder designs. According the company officials the five-valve engine is incapable to compete with the fuel stratified injection system. 2.0 TDI diesel engine is now equipped with 16 valves, there by making the car more compatible in accordance with the other cars. The earlier present 2.5 TDI engine car is now turned 3.0L which is capable of offering 204 PS or can say 150 KW. Its 5-speed manual transmission is changed to a 6-speed transmission.

The new Audi A4 has the subtle styling that whispers class and a build quality. The attention to detail inside is second to none, and the drive is certainly not going to disappoint. There is good reason the new Audi A4 is proving to be so popular.

Externally the A4 wears the new Audi goatee which lends a real aggression to the front end. Internally the new A4 has a notice to detail only Audi could manage. All materials feel expensive and the fit and finish is impeccable. As you would imagine from an Audi A4, there is abundance room to seat 4 adults comfortably, plus with the boot being one of the largest in its class, you won’t have to travel light either.

All versions of the new Audi A4 come well equipped with kit, but the S and SE models prove to be great value with competitive prices plus loads of kit and toys too.

The new Audi A4 rides and handles fantastically. With either front wheel drive or the Audi Quattro four wheel drive system, grip is sufficient. Cornering is also direct and sharp, but the suspension is still refined enough to not be upset by poor surfaces.

There is a range of 10 engines available for the new A4. The range starts with the 1.6 petrol, and goes all the way up to a 3.2 diesel, with 8 various petrol and diesel lumps in between. All the engines are more than capable, and it really comes down to preference.

Company officials are expecting that they would boom the market with their new Audi A4. So, we think that the result come forward.

Ford Ikon

Ford Ikon :

Overview :

• Body Style: Sedan
• Engine: 1299 CC
• Dimensions (LxWxH): 4018 x 1634 x 1529 mm
• Fuel: Petrol
• Mileage: 10.4 km/liter
• Transmission: Manual

Comfort:

• 400 liter luggage compartment capacity
• Interior theme - truffle
• Instrumentation-black dials
• CFC-free air-conditioning
• Tachometer
• Power Windows
• Two 45 watt speakers
• Boot light
• Fabric Seats

Interior:

• Chic instrument panel
• Plush beige interiors

Safety:

• Ford Dynamic Safety Engineering
• Laminated windscreen
• Child-proof rear locks
• Front and rear side impact door beams
• Front and rear seat belts
• Center high mount stop lamp
• Central locking and electric fuel cap release
• Sparkling clear headlamps

Opinion :

• It's good for highways with good balance on wheel.
• Interior is average.
• High maintenance cost.
• Excellent mileage of 14 Kms / Liter.

Honda City

Comfort :

The all new Honda City is longer, wider and sturdier. It measures 4420 mm in length (5 mm longer than its predecessor if license plate is excluded) and 1695 mm in width (5 mm wider) While maintaining the same ground clearance and same head clearance, the height has been lowered by 15 mm to 1470 mm delivering a sleeker and sturdier body shape which gives the City a refined driving position. With its wheelbase extended by an additional 100 mm, efficient use of space has been made for both driver and occupants to create a spacious cabin interior.

Spacious Interior :

The interiors of the car look very attractive with the advanced looking meter design, dual tone dashboard, and advanced audio and beige upholstery. The new City promises its consumers with a stylish, spacious and comfortable lounge. The City boasts of marvelous interiors which are ­ luxurious and relaxing. Whether you are in the driver’s seat or just along for the ride, your experience in the City can only be enjoyable. Indulge yourself in the sumptuous interiors, where every detail is crafted with precision engineering for immaculate perfection. The car looks very attractive with the advanced looking meter design, dual tone dashboard, and advanced audio and beige upholstery.

Air conditioning system :

The City is equipped with a powerful and very effective air conditioning system with heater to instantly transform the cabin into your comfort zone. The powerful blower with special and advanced compressor, along with under-seat ducts for the rear seat passengers, provides an unforgettable experience of total comfort. The new CITY has been designed to meet the needs of daily life, providing a variety of convenient, multi-purpose storage areas.

Exterior :

A powerful, forward-thrusting front end design offers a distinctive road presence :

Front View : With the “Arrowshot Form”, the front-end design captures the thrusting energy of an arrowhead flying forward. To enhance the energy flow in both vertically and horizontally, two character lines in relief on the engine hood are harmoniously drawn towards the front grille to create an appealing vertical appearance. Appealing Front Grille : The front grille flows to the sides in a single line with the headlights, visually enhancing a wide feeling.

Sharp Front Headlines :

The headlights adopt a slim, wide design with blacked-out sub-reflector units. This creates a sharp and lively impression and a tight-looking front end. The individual layout of the main, position and turn signal bulbs contribute to the elaborate, sophisticated appearance while visually enhancing the wide feeling. Side View : The impressive side view displays the new CITY's dynamic and vigorous character. This design form gives the New CITY a distinctive road presence.

Rear View :

The unforgettable rear view is obvious with a glance. The high decklid’s rear corner edges have been set relatively forward. The visual effect of the cut off styling tail makes the rear end look shorter and adds a dynamic and solid stance with a wide feeling.

Aerodynamic Look : The rear combination lights adopt the shape of an arrow’s feathers, expressing an aerodynamic appearance as if cutting through the wind. The carved pattern is not only on the inside of the lens, but also on the outside to provide an elaborate, high-precision look, as if a combination of multiple lenses.

Interior :

An interior design with a wide and embracing feeling.

The interiors of the car are very attractive and relaxing. The spacious interiors, advanced looking meter design and soothing colour contrasts of the new City promises its consumers with a stylish, spacious and comfortable lounge. The Advanced Integrated Audio System is the world‘s first car audio exclusive to digital media. This advanced Audio system offers consumers the liberty to integrate with any of the newer technologies like iPOD, MP3player, USB Memory, cell phone with MP3 Player. The system promises a high quality sound with advanced functionality. The audio system comes with steering mounted controls & separate remote control. The instrument panel meters features a brushed surface finish with a rich metallic tone. The speedometer has illuminated, 3-D markers and outer ring, further reinforcing the advanced look. The dual tone colour dashboard adds to the overall styling of the car The plastic parts are in a black-beige color while the surface and seat material grayish beige for City E (MT) and Beige for S (MT/AT).

Performance :

The all new Honda City is engineered at its best. The new 1.5 L i-VTEC engine delivers 118PS, while being extremely fuel efficient. The 5-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift keeps the control in your hands for a smooth and exciting drive. The all new Honda City is E10 ready. Stress-free acceleration and swift response to throttle inputs assure comfortable starts and passing ability on the highway. The joy of driving that only Honda can provide and the New City‘s superior riding comfort certainly will satisfy the requirements for next-generation quality. In pursuit of Class-leading output and excellent fuel efficiency, the New CITY is powered by the highly developed i-VTEC engine. The New CITY’s i-VTEC engine is developed for all-round performance. It delivers high output, fuel efficiency and environmental-friendly performance. Intake valve timing and valve lift settings switch to meet both low- and high-speed driving requirements. Optimized valve overlap in the low-, mid- and high-speed ranges enhances intake and exhaust efficiency for excellent performance with plenty of torque throughout all speed ranges.

5AT with Paddle Shift

The unique Paddle Shift gear option allows you to switch gears without using the clutch pedal. The 5AT (Automatic Transmission) allow you to change gear ratios automatically-freeing you from having to shift gears manually. The right paddle is for shifting up while the left paddle is for shifting down, which is the same as for an F1 machine.

In D-range mode, the driver can shift up and down by using the paddles, while automatically returning to normal AT driving mode when a sensor determines the car is cruising. On the other hand, in S-range, the mode does not revert automatically to AT driving mode, which allows the driver to enjoy a manual transmission-like driving feel.

Manual Transmission

The All New City boasts of a smoother wire type manual transmission gear shift with hydraulic clutch. As compared to a rod type, wire type operating system makes for a much smoother gear shift. The gear shift has good moderate stiffness, and thanks to a shortening of the sleeve stroke of the synchronizer, is also much lighter. What's more, the clutch utilizes hydraulic pressure to reduce the force needed during operation and to provide a fatigue-free driving experience.

Front Suspension- Mc Pherson strut :

An optimized compliance bush placement with a larger capacity makes lower bush springs possible to provide a supple riding feel.

Rear Suspension: Torsion Beam :

A reduced spring lever ratio and increased trailing arm bush capacity provide more supple riding comfort.

The meter panel features a fuel consumption indicator presenting instant and average fuel consumption, and estimated remaining driving range, supporting the driver to drive in a fuel efficient way.

Safety :

Safety of passengers and pedestrians is a first priority for Honda. The new Honda City comes fully loaded with all active and passive safety features including ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) with Brake Assist (BA), Dual SRS airbags, pre-tensioner seat belts and G-CON

The front body structure of the new Honda City ensures advanced pedestrian safety features. With the new City, these safety features are now a standard offering across the entire range of Honda in the Indian market. (G-Force Control Technology) body with a crush-proof survival zone.

During a frontal collision, when the sensors detect an impact that exceeds a preset threshold, the airbags are instantly deployed and then gradually deflated to reduce head and chest injuries.

At the same time, when seat-belt load exceeds a certain preset threshold, the 3-point ELR front seat-belts with load-limiting pre-tensioner immediately rewind and tighten, then loosen again to reduce chest and shoulder injuries.

ABS + Brake Assist :

These systems work to prevent wheel lock in an emergency braking situation or when braking on slippery road surfaces. ABS stabilizes the vehicle while braking so that the driver can better control it and avoid obstacles ahead. The Brake Assist system helps the driver when braking, leading to increased brake force in emergency situations.

G-con : Honda’s unique G-Force Control Technology(G-CON) controls impact energy in the event of a collision and limits injuries. Honda has enhanced collision safety through real-world collision safety research, including car-to-car crash testing at the world’s first indoor Omni directional crash test safety facility.

To protect occupants in case of a collision, Honda has worked to enhance self-protection while striving to reduce damage to the other vehicle involved. The external body structure of the new Honda City ensures advanced pedestrian safety features.

Immobilizer :

An advanced security system that effectively prohibits theft without the key specific to the vehicle.

Mahindra Bolero

One glance at the Bolero’s bulbous exterior and the lack of curves makes its presence felt. Maybe a few years back this would have been known as an SUV but then progression of SUVs has moved so progressively in India that the lack of curves and boxy look makes the Bolero look different. The front bumpers do add a nice touch and makes a nice statement. The rugged out of town is the one that stands out. The only statement you make when you own one is that you make frequent trips out of town and you have a large family to move around.

The engine on offer is a 2.5l diesel and is much more refined than the previous offering. This does not take much from the power which is 64bhp at 3200rpm. It is a really good companion for traveling away from the tarmac and good low end torque to ride over gradients and basically anything different from the tarmac’s potholes. The suspension is on the stiff side which is very evident at slow speeds but then evens out at high or even moderate speeds. The steering is quite responsive taking into consideration the bulk it has to handle and the transmission is something we will try not to talk about. The heavy clutch and gearshifts add to the woes.

The seating positions and leg views are adequate to say the least. The mileage figures are the ones that really catch the eye and could be the USP for this brawler. You can expect close to 14kpl in the city and an astonishing 18kpl on the highway.

Advantages :

• Mileage
• Value for money
• Ruggedness

Disadvantages :

• Plastic interiors
• Bear Box
• Boxy looks