New Force One

The Force One’s fuel efficiency is about 10-11 km/l when driven normally, and not pushed the SUV to its limits.

This SUV is coming with an option of two different engines, which can be selected as per the requirement of the buyers. The 2.6-litre powerful diesel engine is compliant with all the norms of Bharat Stage – III and is expected to generate a healthy mileage in the range of 9 to 11 Kmpl on the Indian roads , which will certainly have to impress the customers. On the other hand, the 2149cc based diesel mill has the ability to generate about 14 to 17 Kmpl, which is dependent of the road condition as well as the driving style. Both these engines are quite robust and will certainly be liked by the customers in terms of their average and fuel economy.

The power produced by the 2.2-litre engine is 140bhp, which makes it good on paper.

The company has equipped this Force One SUV with two engine options. Of which the power packed 2600cc engine is turbocharged, inter cooled and has been derived from one of the reputed engines of the Mercedes Benz company. This engine has the ability to generate 81bhp along with a maximum torque of 230Nm, which is rather good for the Indian road conditions. Whereas, the other peppy 2.2-litre engine can displace close to 2149cc and is skilfully mated with a proficient fuel supply system as well. This engine has the capacity to produce close to 138.1bhp at about 3800rpm in combination with a 321Nm of pounding torque at 1600 to 2400rpm, which is rather incredible for the Indian road conditions

The acceleration produced by the Force One is good enough in its segment, and the vehicle feels faster than it is.

This Force One SUV series have been equipped with a couple of engine options for the buyers to choose from. The heavy duty 2.6-litre turbo charged, inter cooled, diesel engine, which is BS-III compliant and the other 2.2-litre peppy version. The 2.6-litre engine has been fitted with 4-cylinders and is said to generate impressive power and torque output . The company claims that the top speed of this SUV will be thrilling as the speedometer has been calibrated till 140 Kmph and the time taken to cross the 100 Kmph barrier is expected to be in double digits. On the other hand, the performance packed, turbo charged inter cooled, 2.2-litre diesel engine has the ability to displace 2149cc and is fitted with 4-cylinders, which have 16-valves and has been equipped with a common rail direct injection based fuel supply system. This engine can reach a top speed of 150 Kmph, which is rather thrilling. On the other hand, the time taken for this engine to propel this SUV from 0 to 100 Kmph is about 17 seconds, which makes it very exciting for the occupants.

 The exteriors of this massive Force One model series are rather bold and aggressive. The company has done up the exteriors of this SUV with flamboyance and have given it quite a few arresting features, which will entice the customers. The frontage has a full chrome radiator grille with embossing. The front fascia of this SUV has been given a bold radiator grille, which has a thick black horizontal strip that divides this radiator grille into three equal parts. This grille is embedded with a large and prominent logo of the company, which is further surrounded by radiant round shaped head lamps that have powerful and high intensity projector lights along with big side turn blinkers, which also has LED day time running lamps in the top end versions. 

 The interior space on the Force One is phenomenal, and Force claims to have the most knee room in the second and third row in this segment.

The insides of this outstanding and fearsome Force One SUV have been done up lavishly and has been equipped with a lot of comfortable aspects for the convenience of the passengers. The seats are plush with excellent space for all the passengers even on long drives. The seats are covered with premium quality upholstery and gives a very urbane feel to the interiors. This Force One SUV series gets a modish interior color scheme, which will augment its insides. The plastic surfaces seem to be smooth and are made up of high quality plastic material, which will further enhance the looks of the insides.

The engine and the performance of the Force One is good, and with the Daimler engine, the NVH levels are fairly low too.

The company is offering this magnificent SUV with a couple of engine options for the buyers to select from. One of the version of this SUV model lineup has been fitted with a performance packed, turbocharged, inter cooled, 2.2-litre diesel engine. This commanding motor has the ability to displace 2149cc and is fitted with four cylinders, which have sixteen valves and has been equipped with a common rail direct injection based fuel supply system. This influential diesel mill can generate 139bhp at 3800rpm in combination with a peak torque of 321Nm at 1600 to 2400rpm, which is quite good.

The SX and LX variants of the Force One come with integrated music system.

There are quite a lot of accessories, which can be used to customize this SUV model line up according to the taste and wishes of the buyer. To begin with, It would be wrong to assume that being a sports utility vehicle everything in it should be sturdy and robust and there is no scope for entertainment inside at all. The middle and top end versions of this Force One SUV is entertaining both with respect to its power and maneuverability and infotainment inside. Whatever be the terrain, weather, off road or on road, this massive Force One SUV ensures that you are entertained always. With a sophisticated JVC Audio System, which also has an integrated 2-DIN CD/MP3 player

The pronounced and astutely carved out wheel arches of this Force One SUV model line up have been fitted with a set of modish light weight 16 inch steel wheels for the base variant, while the other mid level and top end versions are equipped with a classy set of alloy wheels, which are covered with sturdy tubeless radial tyres of size 235/70 R16 for the base and mid level variants , while the top end version gets 245/70 R16 sized radial tyres, which have a superior grip on any terrain. Apart from these, the company has also equipped this SUV with a full size spare wheel along with other tools for changing the tyre. All this equipment is fitted inside the boot compartment, which is a standard feature across all the variants.

 The Force One now has ABS as optional, which has improved the braking ability of the vehicle.

This Force One SUV model line up has been fitted with a sturdy suspension mechanism along with a proficient braking system as well. The company has bestowed the front axle of this SUV series with an independent double wishbone type of a mechanism with coil springs, which have a anti roll bar with gas charged telescopic shock absorbers. All this put together takes utmost care of the passengers as well as the vehicle.

The safety features on the Force One are fairly limited to ABS at the moment.

This is one of the most significant aspects of any vehicle and the company has taken good care of this section. The company has fitted this Force One SUV model lineup with quite a few protective features, which will certainly ensure the safety of the passengers as well as the powerful vehicle.

New Hyundai i10

Hyundai’s i10 may no longer be the massive seller that it once was, but that could change with the arrival of the new model in September 2013. Spied testing near Chennai, the new car (codename: BA) appears to be both longer and wider than the current i10, which points to a more spacious cabin. The camouflaged test car’s swept-back headlamps, hexagonal cues in the region of the front grille and rising shoulder line also hint that the new i10 will conform to Hyundai’s ‘Fluidic Sculpture’ design language. Engine options will include the variable valve timing-equipped 1.2-litre Kappa petrol motor from the current i10 and also a new 1.0-litre petrol unit from the same engine family. But what will seriously boost the i10’s appeal is the new 1.1-litre common-rail diesel engine currently under-development at Hyundai. A lengthy features list and competitive pricing should mark this out as one of the cars to wait for in 2013. A compact saloon based on the new i10 is also believed to be under development.

Engine: 1.0-litre petrol, 1.2-litre petrol, 1.1-litre diesel

Power/torque: NA, 79bhp/11.4kgm, NA

Kerb weight: NA

L/W/H: NA

Expected: September 2013

Price: Rs 3.5-6 lakh*

New Chevrolet Beat

Its funky design may still be as striking as ever, but the Beat is due to get its first styling update sometime in 2013. As part of the refresh, the Beat will get reprofiled bumpers, a larger honeycomb grille and different wing mirrors, apart from tweaks to the front and rear lights. The mechanicals are likely to remain unchanged though.
Engine: 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre diesel
Power/torque: 79bhp/10.9kgm, 58.5bhp/15.2kgm
Kerb weight: 965-1027kg
L/W/H: 3640/1595/1520mm
Expected: Mid-2013
Price: Rs 3.8-5.7 lakh*

New BMW M6

The 6 series is one of the best cars in the BMW stable. It is a luxurious coupe that is designed to give performance as well as style. The 6 series is nearly as long as the 7 series, but obviously has two less doors and is lower and wider giving it the sports car look. However for enthusiasts who want even more performance there is the famous BMW 'M' range on offer. 

The heart of the matter is a high-revving V8 engine which has the M TwinPower Turbo technology with 560 bhp plus a seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic, Active M Differential.

The new BMW M6 Coupe also has a lightweight roof made from carbon fibre- reinforced plastic. The new BMW M6 Convertible, meanwhile, is fitted with a soft-top which has a fully electronic opening mechanism.

The BMW M6 Coupe goes from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds, the BMW M6 Convertible does that in 4.3 seconds. Of course you need big brakes and you get them in form of M carbon-ceramic brakes, offered as an option for the first time. The typical M styling design details includes the newly designed M kidney grille, which has an "M6" badge. The grille has a black, paired kidney grille slats. The 30-millimetre increase in track width over the two cars' are for better grip.

The front side sections of the car feature the M gills. Elsewhere the side skirts sweep upwards towards the rear wheels. The new BMW M6 Coupe and BMW M6 Convertible are fitted with 19-inch M light-alloy wheels as standard. There are optional stunning 20-inch M light-alloy wheels. We like.

These are the ultimate BMW M cars and it will be also the most expensive.

New Renault Fluence

The face-lifted Renault Fluence will make its debut at the 2012 Istanbul Motor Show. The changes have been mostly to the exterior of the car while retaining the most of the old looks but with a twist. New Renault Fluence now has the new Renault front which means a bigger and a more aggressive grille. Its front end now has the vertically-set logo at the centre of a broad black strip. 

You would also have noticed the LED daytime running lights. At the rear the changes are not that major but overall the Fluence now has more presence. The interior has been subtly tweaked too but the impressive space remains. There are a few new additions to the features list.

From the basic model, all versions now have Bluetooth radios equipped with USB.

The New Renault Fluence also has the Renault R-Link multimedia system which will provide connected services. Renault R-Link incorporates the navigation system and telephony function and can be connected to portable music players.

There are two new engine options- a 1.6 petrol and diesel that will join the current line-up. The new petrol engine makes 115 bhp and the diesel makes 130 bhp. Also new is the  X-Tronic CVT automatic transmission. Expect it to arrive next year.

Ashok Leyland Stile

At the 2012 Auto Expo Ashok Leyland revealed its Multi-Functional Vehicle, the Stile.

The Stile is the result of the partnership between Ashok Leyland and Nissan. The Ashok Leyland Stile and the Nissan Evalia are the same but the Stile will be sold independently from Ashok Leyland dealerships. Of course the Stile and the Nissan Evalia will have the same 1.5 Liter K9K diesel engine. Another thing that we know of is that the Ashok Leyland Stile will be positioned lower than the Nissan Evalia.

The STILE has been specially developed to address various applications like people carriers in the urban and rural areas, hotel shuttles, taxi services, ambulances, panel vans, courier services, inter-city and intra-city travel.

 The head lights are the most pleasing part of the design-they are sharp and make the Stile look cutting edge and handsome. The interiors gets the dual-tone treatment and superior ergonomics. The low floor feature makes for easy entry and exit, while sliding doors on both sides allow for easy access in tight parking spaces. STILE will be available in both CNG and Diesel versions, with a wide choice of seating options of 2 and 3 rows.

The STILE is scheduled for launch in mid of calendar year 2013.

New Volkswagen Beetle

First launched in 2009, the Beetle never took off in the Indian market. Though being hailed as a design icon all over these years, the Beetle was deemed too expensive at Rs 25 lakhs. There was some competition for it in terms of the Fiat 500 but the Beetle was a bit old to fight its new rivals. The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle changes all that and it was one of the stars of the Auto Expo 2012.

 The 3rd gen Beetle has been built around the Golf platform and is longer and wider than the previous gen Beetle. But the most talked about point of the new Beetle is its radical styling, it looks completely different than the previous one. The car has a lower profile, the front bonnet is longer and the front windscreen is shifted further back. There is also bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights. All this results in more muscular styling and though the design has changed it will still be recognised as a Beetle.

In the interior you will find three round instruments arranged in front of the driver and cabin has all the bells and whistles that you need.. The new Beetle has a top end entertainment system with a 6.5-inch touchscreen, DVD player, voice control, SD card slot and 30 Gigabyte hard drive.

Locking of the Volkswagen is from the outside, also activated by touching one of the two door handles; in this case, however, a specially marked surface is used. When it comes to safety there is ESP or electronic stabilization programme and there are six airbags, so you can be sure the new VW Beetle will keep you safe no matter what. When it comes to space there is more legroom and more boot space though headroom has been reduced slightly.

Among engine options there is the 140 bhp diesel which makes the most sense since the market is heavily tilted towards diesels. The old Beetle could not set the sales chart on fire and with the introduction of the Mini brand it would get even more tough. Both the Mini and Beetle are iconic brands which are loved by people all over the world. The new Beetle then is a massive improvement over the earlier generation as it betters its predecessor in every possible way. The design is now more youthful, the interior is now more luxurious and it drives better too. Looks like the new Beetle is ready for the Indian market.