Maruti Suzuki, the largest car manufacturer in the country, today launched the new Maruti SX4 sedan with an engine powered by advanced VVTtechnology. Maruti India has also introduced a 4-speed automatic transmission variant of the new Maruti SX4. The environment friendly new Maruti SX4 is amongst the first A-3 segment sedans to be BSIV compliant in the country. BSIV regulations are scheduled to be introduced in the country in April 2010. The new SX4 comes with a brand-new sporty honeycomb grille and 10-spoke 16 inch alloy wheels and dual tones interiors and plush upholstery. The VVT or Variable Valve Timing allows the timing of the intake valve to be changed while the engine is in operation, thereby ensuring that there is never a shortage or wastage of power. This leads to improved engine efficiency, optimized fuel consumption and lesser carbon emissions. With the advanced VVT technology, the car starts, accelerates and climbs steep slopes better. In essence, the technology is an intelligent system leading to a smoother, more luxurious drive and better mileage. With a more efficient engine, the new Maruti SX4 has ARAI certified mileage of 15.6 km per litre of petrol. The superior technology engine helps the SX4’s four-valve, 1.6 litre engine produce a maximum power of 104.68ps @5600 rpm. The engine also has a high torque of 145Nm @4100 rpm. The 4-speed automatic transmission makes the city drive much easier. A slick shift allows easy down-shift and effortless up-shift to ensure a smooth and sporty drive. The instrument cluster incorporates an electronic display to highlight the engaged gear. A cluster of computer controlled sensors constantly manage the throttle input and optimize the engine response accordingly, thus requiring no changing of gears. The overdrive mode in the Automatic Transmission provides additional power on the tap, whenever needed. The interiors have been stylized in new two-tone beige colours to define calmness and luxury within the vehicle. The steering mounted controls are illuminated for easier usage at night, while there is a new provision of USB connectivity on the dashboard. In addition auto climate control system, and windshield antenna, the newMaruti SX4 sedan also offers illuminated key insert and variable instrument illumination. The new Maruti SX4 is available in 2 transmission - Manual and Automatic. While Manual Transmission has two variants VXi and ZXi, the Automatic Transmission is available in ZXi variant with optional leather upholstery. The ZXi variant also comes with safety features like ABS, EDB, Dual SRS airbags. The Maruti SX4 sedan is the tallest, widest car in its class. It also has the largest fuel tank capacity at 50 litres. It comes with the widest tyres and a boot space of 505 liters. The ground clearance of the new SX4 sedan is 190mm, the highest in the A3 segment.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
New Maruti SX4 Automatic Car Launched in India
Saturday, December 13, 2008
A Close Look On Nissan GTR Super Car
Nissan GTR
Superb and undeniably the best performance is what the Nissan GTR all about. This well rounded car is a hundred percent performance vehicle. The latest version of the Nissan GTR is the R35 model which has the basic features similar to the earlier models including the R34, R33 and R32.
If you are the proud owner of Nissan GTR, you must know that this car combines both performance and practical functionality in a way you cannot find in any other car. The company Nissan describes the latest R35 model of the GTR as a sports car which is multi performance based and not just a fast car with numbers looking awesome and inspiring in car magazines.
The Nissan GTR in fact can be summed up as a super car with its speed, violence, noise, stimulation and awe inspiriting visual attraction. Speed of this car is not just when it is going straight. For instance, in the Tsukuba circuit conducted in Japan, the Nissan GTR gave some of the high end and high performing sports car models a run for their money. These include the Gallardo and Porsche cars. A more convincing reference would be that the production model of the GTR clocked the best time on Germany’s Nurburgring. These achievements clearly show GTR is packed with awesome power, ability to corner effectively and brake instantly showing the world that it is equal to any other super car models in performance.
Owners of the car vouch for it saying it is even better than a super car. This machine can be driven around in any weather conditions be it a snowstorm or just rain. There is enough luggage and passenger space. The engine is so quiet you can actually drive around your neighborhood even at 2 am without waking up anyone. Having been tested in the most demanding Nurburgring circuit, this machine needs no further recommendation. Safety aspects of this car enable drivers to drive around in the most demanding tracks without any fear.
With the Nissan GTR R35 model, the company has successfully proved to the world that it is possible to pack into a car technology as well as drivability in a car. Being much heavier than a sports car where they have to compromise on the weight to obtain speed, you can imagine the innovation and advanced technology integrated into this car to make it fast and powerful. Nissan GTR is thus a beast with endearing qualities
