Thursday, April 28, 2011

Mahindra launches Maxximo Mini Van: Next Generation Passenger Car in India

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., a part of the US $11.1 billion Mahindra Group, today announced the launch of the Maxximo Mini Van, its next generation passenger carrier, in Mumbai. Developed on the technologically superior Maxximo platform, the Mini Van is set to redefine the face of the entry-level contract carriage and stage carriage segments in India. Equipped with best-in-class comfort and safety features and powered by the advanced C2 CRDe fuel-efficient diesel engine, this stylish people mover is competitively priced at Rs. 3.2 lac (Ex-Showroom BS3, Navi Mumbai).
Leading the pack with its wide-body with proper hardtop design, the spacious Maxximo Mini Van comes with ergonomically designed and well-cushioned seats that up the comfort factor. This, along with the Maxximo Independent Front Suspension system raises the bar of riding in comfort.

With its robust monocoque chassis, constructed with bigger box-sections for greater rigidity, and booster-assisted Twin LSPV brakes, the Mini Van is also one of the safest products in its category. Performance meets economy with Mahindra's proven C2 CRDe diesel technology which pumps out 25 HP power and still gives 18 kilometres to the litre. All of this is packaged in what is clearly the most stylish offering in this segment.

Speaking at the launch of the Maxximo Mini Van, Dr. Pawan Goenka, President, Automotive & Farm Equipment Sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., said, "A product from Mahindra's state-of-the-art Chakan plant, the Maxximo Mini Van is the perfect embodiment of Mahindra's philosophy of "Rise."It will drive positive change in the lives of our customers by helping them prosper with the power of advanced C2 CRDe technology, car-like comfort and safety, all in a stylishly designed package. At Mahindra, our endeavour has always been to offer best-in-class products and the Maxximo Mini Van, is no exception."

According to Rajesh Jejurikar, Chief Executive, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, "Last year, the minivan segment in India was more than 1.4 lac vehicles. Such vehicles are increasingly being preferred by both the entry-level contract carriage and the stage carriage segment. We expect the Maxximo Mini Van to be nothing less than a game-changer in this segment. It will also change the face of the entry-level contract carriage segment, as the ideal vehicle for tour & travel operators, schools and other institutions".


About Maxximo Mini Van
Car-like Comfort & Space
The Maxximo Mini Van comes with a wide-body design to comfortably seat eight adults.

Ergonomically designed and well-cushioned seats reduce the fatigue of long journeys, while the well-thought out butterfly windows provide good ventilation.

Maxximo's Independent Front Suspension system absorbs the shock and bumps of the roughest terrain and the cable operated gear-shift gives a smooth car-like feel while changing gears.

In addition to a spacious passenger cell, the Mini Van comes with ample luggage space as well.

Stylish Look
The Maxximo Mini Van boasts of a stylish van design and a proper hard-top body.The attractive front grille and futuristic, clear-lens wraparound headlights give the Mini Van a distinguished on-road presence.It is available in two attractive colour options –Diamond White and Appy Red.

Segment-best Safety Features
The Mini Van provides 360-degree-safety with a monocoque body, a proper roof and a fixed-glass rear door. Unlike other offerings in the segment, the Mini Van's monocoque body is made of bigger box sections. This provides greater roll-over strength and greater resistance to roof-crush.

Furthermore, the doors are constructed with intrusion beams to protect occupants in the event of a side-impact.

Twin LSPV (Load Sensing Proportioning Valve) brakes, not seen on competing offerings, provide effective and precise control while braking and booster-assist reduces the effort required by the driver while braking.

Advanced Technology
The Mini Van comes with the proven C2 CRDe diesel technology that powers the Maxximo today.

Along with superior pulling power of 25 HP and a top speed of more than 70 Kmph, the Mini Van offers best-in-class fuel economy of 18 Kmpl, meaning an ideal balance of power and economy for the customer.

About The Mahindra Group
The Mahindra Group focuses on enabling people to rise. Mahindra operates in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in tractors, utility vehicles, and information technology and vacation ownership. Mahindra has a presence in the automotive industry, agribusiness, aerospace, components, consulting services, defence, energy, financial services, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate, retail, steel and two wheelers.

A US $11.1 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India, Mahindra employs more than 117,000 people in over 100 countries.

Dun & Bradstreet, the world's leading source of global business information, knowledge and insight, recently ranked Mahindra at No. 1 in the automobile sector in its list of India's Top 500 Companies. In 2010, Mahindra was featured in the Forbes Asian Fab 50 list and the Credit Suisse Great Brands of Tomorrow.

Its flagship company Mahindra & Mahindra Limited has also earned the distinction of being the only Indian automobile manufacturer to feature in the top 10 list of the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index in India - 2010, created by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).

In 2011, Mahindra acquired a majority stake in Korea's SsangYong Motor Company.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Mahindra Launches Verito: Sporty Styling Sedan Car in India

Verito to sport Mahindra badge and emblem

Styling elements added to unique proposition of space, mileage and performance

Competitively Mahindra Verito priced at Rs 4.82 lakh (petrol) & 5.62 lakh (diesel) for BS3 version pan India

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., a part of the US $ 11.1 billion Mahindra Group, today announced the launch of its sedan - the Verito. The new Verito retains the famed strengths of the Logan, while adding a new style with some key changes. Now equipped with several rugged and sporty styling elements, the Verito is all set to be the most exciting buy in the entry level sedan category for Indian consumers. It is competitively priced at Rs. 4.82 lakh (petrol BS3 version) & 5.62 lakh (Diesel BS3 version). The BS4 compliant version is also available for BS4 markets.
Verito which is derived from the Latin word 'Veritas' means truth and goes with the overall image of an honest, sensible and dependable car.

Powered by the Renault engine, the Verito is a sedan which remains true to itself and the consumer by offering the unique proposition of space, mileage and performance along with style. The exterior of this car is quite unique with ski racks and side cladding, which are available for the first time on a sedan in the Indian market. The chrome rear appliqué and rear spoiler increases the car's premium quotient and gives it a distinctive look at the rear. These new additions on the exterior align with the tough, rugged and sporty DNA of a Mahindra vehicle.

On the performance front, the Verito retains all the strengths of the Logan. The new Verito offers the same Renault drive train with the option of a 1.5 DCi CRDi diesel engine or 1.4 MPFI petrol engine. Equipped with this, the Verito offers an amazing 21.03 KMPL fuel efficiency (diesel mileage as per ARAI). The Verito remains the broadest car in its segment, offering unmatched cabin space. It also boasts of a spacious seating capacity and a boot space which is one of the largest, with 510 litre capacity.

Similar to the Logan, the Verito offers a host of safety and technology features like ABS with EBD, Driver Airbag, head restraint for all seats, side impact beams, driver information system etc. Further, a long wheel base of 2630 mm ensures a very smooth ride even on Indian roads.

Packed with class leading space, comfort, proven technology, safety features and a low running and maintenance cost, the Verito scores highly over its nearest competitors.
Mr. Rajesh Jejurikar, Chief Executive, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said “The Verito, with its unique value proposition aligns with the Mahindra DNA of offering tough, rugged and sporty vehicles. For the first time, we are using social media platforms to unveil a new product, reflecting alternative thinking. The earlier Logan will continue to get complete service and spares support from us.”


Features of the Verito

The Verito has several new features which include:

Mahindra Logo
New bold fog lamps
Side cladding
Roof rails/ski rack
Rear Chrome appliqué
New Upholstery
New Colour – Twilight Blue

About The Mahindra Group
The Mahindra Group focuses on enabling people to rise. Mahindra operates in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in tractors, utility vehicles, information technology and vacation ownership. Mahindra has a presence in the automotive industry, agribusiness, aerospace, components, consulting services, defence, energy, financial services, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate, retail, steel and two wheelers.

A US $ 11.1 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India, Mahindra employs more than 117,000 people in over 100 countries.

Dun & Bradstreet, the world's leading source of global business information, knowledge and insight, recently ranked Mahindra at No. 1 in the automobile sector in its list of India's Top 500 Companies. In 2010, Mahindra was featured in the Forbes Asian Fab 50 list and the Credit Suisse Great Brands of Tomorrow.

Its flagship company Mahindra & Mahindra Limited has also earned the distinction of being the only Indian automobile manufacturer to feature in the top 10 list of the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index in India - 2010, created by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
In 2011, Mahindra acquired a majority stake in Korea's SsangYong Motor Company.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

2011 Bajaj Discover 125cc Price Around Rs. 45K Launched in India

2011 Bajaj Discover 125cc
Bajaj Auto launched new Bajaj Discover 125cc bike with DTS-i power. Bajaj Discover 125cc DTS-i will be addition to Bajaj Discover bike family of Discover 100 and the Discover 150 models.

S.Sridhar, President Motorcycle Business, Bajaj Auto said “Although we are riding high on the success of the Discover 100 and the Discover 150, there is still a significant base of commuters who prefer an optimum combination of mileage & power. The Discover 125 is expected to cater to the unfulfilled need of the above set of commuters and spread the Discover excitement across the commuter segment,”

Country’s second largest two wheeler maker launched the DTS-i powered Discover 100 in July 2009. This strong and sporty bike offered outstanding mileage and was an instant success in a market hitherto completely dominated by Hero Honda executive bikes. It reached volumes of 80000+ per month within a year of its launch.It next launched the Discover 150 in May 2010 which gave the Indian consumer an opportunity to own a 150cc commuter at an affordable price. This flanking strategy against its major competitor has given instant results with another 35,000 bikes being contributed by this powerful variant.

Bajaj Discover 125cc Price in India:
Bajaj Discover 125cc price at Rs. 45,500/- (ex-showroom, Delhi) and will be launched in phase-wise manner across the country.

2011 Volkswagen Passat Price @ Rs. 20.80 Lakhs Launched in India

2011 Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen, Europe’s leading car manufacturer unveiled the all-new Passat with the highly innovative BlueMotion Technologies for India today.

The all-new Passat will be available to customers in the diesel variant in both automatic and manual transmissions, starting at 20.80 lakh ex showroom Delhi. Sales of the all new Passat will start with the Highline and Comfortline which will later be followed by the Trendline.

Speaking about this new launch, Neeraj Garg, Member of Board and Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. said, “We started our journey in India with the introduction of the Passat in 2007, and three successful years later it gives us great pleasure to bring the latest generation to the market.

The all-new Passat will be exclusively available with BlueMotion Technologies in India and the distinctive innovations will work together to achieve good fuel efficiency and reduced emissions without depriving customers from the fun of driving.

It is a design into the future with upgraded comfort, convenience, quality and safety, and more importantly cleaner and extremely fuel efficient.”

Mr. Lutz Kothe, Head of Marketing and PR Volkswagen Group Sales Pvt. Ltd. added by saying, “The Volkswagen Brand’s commitment to sustainability is translated through the innovations of the BlueMotion Technologies. These efficient technologies have been implemented in a range of Volkswagen cars and are among the cleanest and most fuel efficient in the world. The introduction of the all-new Passat further emphasizes Volkswagen Brand’s commitment to India.”

Source: Volkswagen

Hyundai Accent 2011 Edition in India; Price Starts @ Rs. 5 Lakh

Hyundai Accent 2011 Edition
Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), the country's largest exporter and the second largest car manufacturer, today announced the launch of the Accent 2011 edition. The exteriors of the Accent gets a new look with chrome finish front grille lending a premium look. The body colored waistline molding now comes with chrome inserts to enhance the elegance. Also, the chrome garnish over license plate gives a classic look to the Accent 2011 edition.

Commenting on the new offering, Arvind Saxena, Director, Marketing and Sales, HMIL said, "The Accent 2011 edition comes with elegant styling which makes it more sophisticated and desirable. It is our continuous effort to gauge changing customer preferences and keep introducing new features in our products. We are confident that with the new styling the Accent 2011 edition will become even more popular".

Hyundai Accent 2011 Edition Price in India:
The Hyundai Accent 2011 edition will be available with a special price of Rs 501,900 (ex-showroom, New Delhi)

The Accent which was launched in 1999 has won many awards including top ranks in the prestigious Hyundai Accent has topped the JD Power Asia Pacific IQS for 2002 and the APEAL study for 2001 and 2002.JD Power Asia Pacific ‘IQS' and ‘APEAL' studies. The wooden finish interiors, leather-wrapped gear knob & steering wheel, rear defogger and front & rear power windows come as part of the standard package in the Accent. It is also available with alternate fuel options such as CNG and LPG. Sold in the Indian as well as overseas markets, the highly popular Accent has sold over 3 lakh units.

Source: Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL)

Honda CBR250R 250cc Bike Launched in India; Price Starts @ Rs. 1.5 Lakh

250cc Bike Honda CBR250R
Rev up the ignition to silence your buzzing thoughts. Mount the drop-dead styled CBR 250R and head out. With every mile, you will discover something new. The unrivaled comfort. The superb throttle. The fun of maneuvering. You will know the unknown about the CBR.

Honda CBR250R Price in India:
- Honda CBR250R ABS Price will be around 1.7 Lakh Rs.
- Honda CBR250R non-ABS price will be around 1.5 Lakh Rs.

Honda CBR250R will be available in 3 colours like Red, Black and Silver.

Honda CBR250R will give good competition to Kawasaki Ninja, Bajaj Pulsar, TVS Apache and Hero Honda Karizma. Honda CBR250R will be a great addition to the bike family for Honda in India.

Honda CBR250R Features:
http://www.honda2wheelersindia.com/cbr250r/features.html

Honda CBR250R Specifications:
http://www.honda2wheelersindia.com/cbr250r/specifications.html

Honda CBR250R Price in Different Cities of India:
http://www.honda2wheelersindia.com/cbr250r/price.asp

Honda CBR250R Dealer Locator:
http://www.honda2wheelersindia.com/cbr250r/dealer.asp

New Audi Q5 in India; Price Starts @ Rs. 39 Lakhs

New Audi Q5
Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer has announced the launch of the Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro, the most recent addition to the highly successful luxury SUV in India. The new Audi Q5 2.0 TDI q is priced at Rs3,905,000 (ex-showroom Maharashtra). Deliveries to customers will begin in April 2011.

“We are confident that the addition of the powerful 2.0 TDI q engine to the Audi Q5 range in India will strengthen and sustain our leadership position in the luxury SUV segment. The all new Audi Q5 2.0 TDI q, resonates higher efficiency and dynamic performance with its new engine and refreshed array of characteristics, that reflect our core brand essence of „Vorsprung durch Technik‟,” said Michael Perschke, Head – Audi India.

The Audi Q5 2.0 TDI q with 125kW / 170 hp reaches a maximum torque of 350 Nm 1,750 rpm and develops its power evenly, leading to a fascinating driving experience. It is equipped with the dynamic 7–speed automatic S tronic transmission, which is impressive for its short, sporty shift times and smooth gearshift across the entire spread between the shortest and the longest ratios. 2/3

The Audi Q5 range is also powered by a petrol engine – the 2.0 TFSI q and a diesel engine – the 3.0 TDI q. The new 2.0 TDI q engine would be available as CKD.

Audi India sold 3003 cars in 2010, exceeding targets yet again to achieve record growth of 81%. “This encouraging performance reinforces the increased aspiration for technical finesse and progressive sophistication among luxury automotive customers in India. Audi India will continue to expand its product line up and deliver path breaking and award winning cars to cater to this rising need,” added Michael Perschke.

Audi India is also focused at strengthening its dealer network across India. This year, the brand with the four rings has already opened showrooms in Delhi and Chennai with Ludhiana to follow soon. Last year, the company inaugurated showrooms in Mumbai West, Kolkata, Jaipur and Bengaluru.

The Audi model range in India includes Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi Q5, Audi Q7, Audi TT, the super sports car Audi R8 and the recently launched Audi R8 Spyder available across the country: in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Mumbai West and Pune. Further developments include Surat, Mumbai South, Coimbatore, Indore, Lucknow and Delhi West.

Source: Audi India