Chevrolet Beat

• Chevrolet Beat is a sporty hatchback from General Motor global mini-vehicle architecture, available in 10 main variants: 1.2 PS, 1.2 LS, 1.2 LT,LT OPT(both in Petrol and Diesel), 1.2 LS LPG and 1.2 LT LPG. The Petrol, Diesel and LPG variants are powered by 82 bhp, 57 bhp and 79 bhp engine respectively. Ample features like 60/40 split seats, integrated music system, internally adjustable ORVMs, integrated central control panel and dash, etc. Safety is ensured by the 4 star NCAP and safety cage.

  

Honda brio

Honda has finally stepped in the league of the mass market buyer with the Honda Brio starting at Rs. 3.95 lakhs and going up to Rs. 5.10 Lakhs . Powered by the same 1.2 liter i-VTEC engine as that in the Jazz with Variable Valve timing, however, slightly de-tuned to 88 PS to deliver a better fuel efficiency of 18.4 kilometers to a liter as per Central Motor Vehicle Rules. The front and the rear suspension come with a McPherson Strut and Torsion Beam respectively. The 175/65 section tyres are coupled with alloys on the top-end variant, full wheel covers on the SMT and SMT option versions and silver steel wheels with centre hub caps on the base.

Honda is very eager and cautious to begin its ‘Diesel Engine’ innings in India where the petrol prices and demand for Diesel cars are soaring to new heights. The Diesel Brio is likely to retain the good looking Beige-black interiors and fit-n-finish as on the petrol version. The car is powered by a 1.2-litre i-DTEC engine and is likely to return a very impressive fuel efficiency of 24-25 kmpl (overall).

Honda City

The Honda City is now in its third generation, and has been launched in countries such as Singapore, Thailand and India. In line with the global economic outlook as well as global fuel prices, manufacturers have been downsizing their cars and the new City makes a perfect compact sedan in the Honda line-up slotted in under the Civic for world markets. It is considered to be a world car now, as it has also been recently revealed that the City will also be sold in Europe. Look after the jump for an in-depth look at the new City.

DESIGN:

                The first generation Honda City (not including the old little car that also came with a turbocharged engine) was designed as an ASEAN car that came with engines such as the 1.5 litre SOHC VTEC engine. It was quite a popular choice as a budget and “boxier” version of the Civic.

Honda Jazz

• The new Honda Jazz would be available in three variants Jazz, Jazz Mode and Jazz Active. i.e. two 1.2 liter and a 1.5 liter petrol engines. The 1.2 liter petrol engine generates maximum power of 89 Bhp at 6200 rpm and maximum torque of 110 Nm at 4800 rpm, whereas the 1.5 liter petrol variant of the Jazz produces maximum power of 120 ps at 6600 rpm. The new Honda Jazz attains the speed of 0 – 100 kmph in just 11.1 seconds with top speed being 165 kmph. The engine of new Jazz comes mated with 5 speed manual transmission. Honda claims a mileage of 16-17 kmpl, and the value is certified by ARAI. High price and high comfort.

Honda Civic

• Launched in 2006, the Civic comes with a 1.8-litre i-VTEC petrol engine. You also get a Hybrid version with a 1.3 i-VTEC engine and an Integrated Motor Assist. The Civic comes with both a manual and automatic gearbox but there is no diesel engine option. Its competitors are the Toyota Corolla Altis, Renault Fluence and the Chevrolet Cruze.

• New Honda Civic is available with three variants - Honda Civic S MT with manual transmission and Honda Civic V MT and V AT with manual and automatic transmission option respectively. 

• All the three variants of Honda Civic are powered by i-VTEC 1.8-litre, 4 cylinder, 16 valve, PGM-Fi petrol engine, which generates maximum power of 132 Bhp at 6300 rpm and a maximum torque of 175 Nm at 4300 rpm. New Honda Civic gives a mileage of 9 kmpl in city while on highway it gives a mileage of 13 kmpl. It accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 8.9 seconds.

Honda Accord

• The Accord was the segment leader since its launch in 2001. Sales have taken a hit because of lack of a diesel engine and Honda  offers a 2.4-litre iVETC and a 3.5-litre V6 iVETC. Its biggest competitors are the Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata. In 2011 Honda gave the Accord a facelift.
• Honda Accord comes in three variants: Honda New Accord 2.4 M/T, Honda New Accord 2.4 A/T and Honda New Accord 3.5 V6.

• The Honda New Accord DOHC i- VTEC engine available in 2.4 L version generates a maximum power of 180 bhp at 6500 rpm and a maximum Torque of 222 Nm at 4300 rpm. 2.4 L manual transmission variant accelerates from 0-100 kmph in just 9.2 seconds and has top speed of 223 kmph where as automatic transmission variant accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 11.8 seconds.
• Honda New Accord 3.5L V6 produces a maximum Power of 275 bhp at 6200 rpm with a maximum Torque of 339 Nm at 5000 rpm. It accelerates from 0 to 100kmph in 7.85 second with a top speed of 224 kmph. New Honda Accord delivers a mileage of 7.3 kmpl in the city and 10 kmpl on the highway

SANTRO XING

The new Santro Xing sports stunning design changes which include refreshing exteriors and new look luxurious interiors. The new front radiator grille, the full wheel cover and the rear spoiler makes the new Santro Xing aesthetically more appealing and sporty. With metallic touches at multiple locations and plush new two tone beige and brown color scheme, the new Santro Xing adds elegance and style to the existing great looks.

TIPS:

      For any cars.,

• Always use full clutch to change gears. 
• Handling soft and smooth way makes your car  perform well in future.