Maruti Alto 800 launch gives sleepless nights to Eon and Spark

The highly sophisticated and very well admired small car, Maruti Alto 800 has finally been launched into the Indian domestic auto market by the country’s largest passenger car maker, MSIL. The country’s most trusted company launched new Alto 800 in India at affordable and competitive price range. Just like earlier Alto, the new model of the vehicle has also been offered in both petrol and CNG fuel options as well as a large choice of variants.

Maruti Alto 800 price in India is between Rs 2.40 lakh to Rs. 3.52 lakh (Ex-showroom Delhi). Its petrol model is available in four variants like Std, LX, LXI and LXI Airbag. All these variants of the vehicle are available between Rs. 2.40 lakh to Rs. 3.10 lakh. Its CNG trim comes in choice of three variants Std CNG, LX CNG and LXI CNG which are priced between Rs. 3.15 lakh to Rs. 3.52 lakh. At this competitive and affordable price it is giving tough competition to Hyundai Eon and Chevrolet Spark.

Maruti Alto 800 features are advanced which prove it a premium hatchback and tough challenger of the same segment cars like Eon and Spark. The company has equipped its new small car with features of adjustable seats, folding rear seats, moulded door trims, height adjustable front seats, dual tone interiors, intergrated antenna, digital odometer, air conditioner, remote fuel lid opener, front door locks, low fuel warning lamp, fabric upholstery, power windows, remote boot opener, power steering, body colored door handles, tail gate handles, internally adjustable ORVMs, driver airbag, engine immobilizer and wheel covers etc. comfort, convenience and safety features.

India’s largest carmaker has loaded the new Alto 800 with a re-tuned 0.8L, 3-cylinder engine that has displacement of 796cc and churns out sheer power of 48 PS at 6000 rpm and peak torque of 69 Nm at 3500 rpm. Power of the engine goes to wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. Maruti Alto 800 mileage for petrol model is 17.5 kmpl of mileage in city and 22.74 kmpl on long roads as per ARAI tests. On the other hand, CNG model of the vehicle also carries the same power train but its mileage is heart-winning like 25.5 kmkg in city and 30.46 kmkg on highway. 

Overall the new beast by MSIL has been the first choice of every small car buyer of India since its launch. It is available in six vibrant colors like Superior White, Blazing Red Pearl, Silky Silver, Granite Grey, Frost Blue and Torque Blue Pearl.

Skoda Rapid Automatic

To offer much better than others to buyers, Czech based auto major Skoda Auto has offered automatic transmission system version of its popular premium sedan Skoda Rapid. First time Skoda Rapid premium sedan was launched in India with 5 speed manual transmission system but few months ago the company has also launched the Skoda Rapid Automatic which increases customer choice at good level. Skoda Auto India offered this automatic transmission version for two variants of petrol fuel run models.

Skoda Rapid Automatic price for both versions is too competitive in the segment. Skoda Rapid Petrol Ambition AT is the first variant of the Skoda Rapid which is available at Rs. 8.09 lakh while Skoda Rapid Petrol Elegance AT is second variant which comes featured with this much demanded technology and is being offered at Rs. 8.99 lakh. Both variants of the popular Skoda's premium sedan have the same 6 speed automatic transmission system but other features are different.

Skoda Rapid Automatic features for Ambition version is same as manual transmission system having version such it comes equipped with special features of Rear Armrest with Cup holder, Fog Lights front and rear, ABS with EBD, Driver Airbag, Air Conditioner, Air Quality Control, Adjustable/Tilt Steering, Power Windows front and rear etc. As it is, Elegance version of Skoda Rapid AT is packed with all the features of Ambition AT and some of extra features like Automatic Climate Control, Alloy Wheels, Dual Front Airbags, Music Player with 4 Speakers and so on.

Both variants of Skoda Rapid Automatic are housed with a 1.6 Litre, 1598cc, DOHC petrol engine which is capable to making max power of 105 bhp at 5200 RPM and peak torque of 153 Nm at 3800 RPM. Skoda Rapid Automatic mileage is too impressive in its segment like 9.3 Kmpl in mass areas and 13.4 Kmpl in open areas. Both the automatic transmission versions of Skoda Rapid are available in colour choice of Flash Red, Brilliant Silver, Cappuccino Beige, Candy White and Deep Black Pearl.


Overall, Skoda Rapid is one of the most popular premium sedans in India which is available in both MT and AT options along with petrol and diesel versions. This features rich sedan is remarking good sales response from buyers. Apart from this, Skoda cars in India which have AT option are Skoda Laura and Skoda Superb which luxury sedans.

Maruti Cervo price and models

Maruti Cervo is newly developed and most beautiful small car model for the Indian Maruti small car passionate which is expected to be launched by near future. A premium version of Maruti Cervo is already in running in Japan but the company has developed its Indigenous version of the Indian auto market which will be offered to the buyers as entry level small car. The new launching will be offered to the Indian buyers as entry level small car in terms of price but in real words it will be premium in terms of features and specifications.

The premium features having most beautiful small car Maruti Cervo price has not been announced but according to rumors its all the variants will be offered price range of between Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 3 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. And with this price range it is expected an answer of Hyundai Eon, Chevrolet Spark, Tata Nano and some of B segment hatchback brand. The already displayed Maruti Cervo pictures prove its attractive and excellent body design which is an ideal for five person having family.

The notable thing in the vehicle is that Maruti Suzuki India Limited will launch this much with a newly produced powerful and fuel economical VVT (Variable Valve Timing Technology) technology having 0.7L, 660cc petrol engine. This mini powerplant of the mini car is capable of churning out peak power of Power of 60 bhp and massive torque of 64 Nm at 3500 rpm. The engine will come coupled with 5 speed manual transmission gearbox. With this small but powerful and fuel economical petrol engine, the Maruti Cervo mileage is expected around 20 kmpl in city and 25 kmpl on highways.

According to features wise Maruti Cervo variants are expected 3 like LX, LXI and VXI. Meanwhile, an automatic transmission system version is also under concern into top-end VXI variant. Maruti Cervo features which are expected as standard in mid and top-end variants ABS, Airbags, power steering, AC, body colored bumpers, body colored door handles, outside mirrors and so forth. Apart from this, another comfort and convenience features would also be offered in the vehicle as optional.

Along with features the new Maruti Cervo specifications are also impressive such as its length is 3395 mm, width is 1475 mm and height is 1535 mm. The small car has wheelbase of 2360 mm while maximum weight of the vehicle is 790 Kg. It has 13 inches wheels and 30 liter fuel tank. Overall, the Cervo is new launching decent small car in which is expected to remark buzz response from buyers just like Maruti Alto.

Hyundai Eon LPG price and variants

Hyundai Eon is the latest car launch in India from the stable of Hyundai Motors India Limited. The company has offered the Eon as entry level small car to the Indian buyers. Currently, the available Hyundai cars in India; Hyundai Eon is the cheapest and smallest. First of all it was launched in petrol engine model only but now, the company has offered its CNG version also along with launch of premium features loaded variants which is very well admired by Hyundai car enthusiasts.

The number of available Hyundai Eon LPG variants is three like D-Lite Plus, Era Plus and Magna Plus. The base variant Hyundai Eon D-Lite Plus LPG is available at Rs. 3.25 lakh, the mid variant Hyundai Eon Era Plus LPG comes at Rs. 3.39 lakh and the top-end Hyundai Eon Magna Plus LPG variant has price tag of Rs. 3.69 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. To make it the most popular into the Indian domestic market Hyundai has offered the Hyundai Eon LPG price competitive.

On the other hand, petrol version of the small car has five variants which are available between Rs. 2.69 lakh to Rs. 3.70 lakh at ex-showroom. Due to tremendous performance, impressive features and specifications, Hyundai Eon has been the alternate of Maruti Alto K10, Tata Indica eV2, Chevrolet Spark and some of premium brands. To make it decent in the segment the Hyundai has offered Integrated Spoiler, Child Safety Door Lock, Engine Immobilizer, Air Conditioner, Power Steering, Power Windows front, Tinted Glass, Central Locking, Fog Lights front, Driver Airbag, Keyless Entry and so forth.

Along with petrol model Hyundai Eon LPG features a 0.8L, 814 cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine which generates maximum power of around 56 PS and a peak torque of around 76.5 Nm. A sophisticated five speed manual transmission gearbox has been offered in the small beast. Hyundai Eon LPG mileage is 14 km/kg in city and 18 km/kg on highway while petrol version offers mileage of 17.1 kmpl in urban areas and 21.1 Kmpl in open areas.

All the variants of Hyundai Eon LPG are available in six exciting colors like Coral White, Maharajah Red, Pristine Blue, Dark Grey metallic, Mushroom and Sleek Silver. There are good variant and colors choice is available in this small car. And as per company's expectations the vehicle is accomplish good response from buyers.

New Mahindra Xylo price and variants

The next generation version of popular MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) Mahindra Xylo has finally been launched in the Indian domestic auto market by the country's largest utility vehicle maker, Mahindra & Mahindra. The company has fully refreshed this popular MPV car model using new features and specifications. Beside this, Mahindra Xylo E9 is now the top-end variant of the model which is newly included. Due to fully facelift and including innovative features, the company has also enhanced the new Mahindra Xylo price for all the variants at minor level. Now the number of available new Mahindra Xylo variants is seven which are available between Rs. 7.37 lakh to Rs. 10.25 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. All the new Mahindra Xylo variants have been mentioned below:-

Mahindra Xylo D2:

Mahindra Xylo D2 is the base variant new Mahindra Xylo has price tag of Rs. 7.37 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. It comes equipped with the BS-IV norms compliant 2.5-litre mDI CRDe Common rail diesel engine generating out max power of 95 PS at 3600 rpm and peak torque of 220Nm at 1400-2600. The Mahindra Xylo mileage for this variant is 14.95kmpl. The company has offered a new front grille, new head lamps and the tail lamps, Chrome accents, black footstep, sporty roof rails and sporty illuminated spoiler and duel tone interiors in the beast.

Mahindra Xylo D4:

Mahindra Xylo D4 is the successor of D2 in terms of features. It comes at Rs. 7.77 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. Mahindra has offered some features in this version along with all the features of D2. It also packs same engine of D2. Its mileage is also 14.95kmpl.


Mahindra Xylo E4:

Mahindra Xylo E4 is mid variant of new Mahindra Xylo which is priced at Rs. 8.11 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. It is packed with BS-IV norms compliant 2.5L, 2498cc, mEagle, Common rail diesel engine which generates max power of about 112 PS at 3800 rpm and top torque of 260Nm at 1800-2200rpm. New Mahindra Xylo mileage for this variant is 13kmpl. The new Mahindra Xylo E4 features some more tweaks than E2 and D4.

Mahindra Xylo E4 ABS:

Mahindra Xylo E4 ABS is the successor of Xylo E4 in terms of features but engine and mileage is same. The company has offered ABS (Antilock Braking System) as optional in this version. It is available at Rs. Mahindra Xylo E4 ABS price is Rs. 8.34 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi.

Mahindra Xylo E8:

Mahindra Xylo E8 is the premium variant of new Mahindra Xylo comes loaded with the refreshed BS-IV norms compliant 2.5L, 2498cc, mEagle, Common rail diesel mill churning out peak power of 112 PS at 3800 rpm and massive torque of 260Nm at 1800-2200rpm. It priced at Rs. 9.01 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. Features of the beast are more than above mentioned all variants. Mileage of this variant is 13kmpl.

Mahindra Xylo E8 with ABS and Airbags:

In terms of features the new Mahindra Xylo E8 with ABS and Airbags variant is the successor of Xylo E8 that is available at Rs 9.47 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. It features the same powerplant of E8 only features have increased. It packs extra features of ABS and Airbag.

Mahindra Xylo E9:

Mahindra Xylo E9 is the luxury variant of new Mahindra Xylo which is priced at Rs 10.25 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. Mahindra has offered its well known BS-IV norms compliant 2.2L, 2179 cc, mHawk, Common rail diesel engine. This powerful engine of the MPV makes high power of 120 PS at 4000 rpm and peak torque of 280Nm at 2400-2800. New Mahindra Xylo features for this variant which have been offered specially are Italian leather upholstery, a wood-finish chrome and the steering mounted controls buttons. The beast offers impressive mileage of 14.02 kmpl.

Nissan Sunny diesel

Nissan is the newly launched and very well designed popular compact sedan car model by Nissan India. It is a beautiful and very well premiered sedan car model which comes among best selling Nissan cars in India. First of all the beast was offered only in petrol engine but now, the company has also offered Nissan Sunny diesel model to the Indian buyers in very competitive price range. After launching Nissan Sunny diesel model the company is remarking good growth in sales. Along with petrol model the newly launched Nissan Sunny diesel has also been most popular in Indian auto market in this skyrocketing petrol prices.

Nissan Sunny diesel model is available in two variants like XL and XV. The Nissan Sunny price for the base variant of diesel is Rs. 7.98 lakh while the top-end variant has price tag of Rs. 8.78 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. On the other hand, petrol model of the popular sedan has three variants like XE, XL and XV which have price tag of Rs. 5.83 lakh, 6.93 lakh and 7.73 lakh respectively. With this price range and innovative features, the new beast has been a good alternate of Maruti Swift Dzire, Honda City, Hyundai Accent, Mahindra Verito, Tata Manza and Toyota Etios.

The petrol model of Nissan Sunny is packed with 16 valve DOHC (Dual Overhead camshaft) platform based 4 cylinders inline 1.5L petrol powerplant which generates maximum power of about 99 Ps and massive torque of about 134 Nm. Its mileage is 13 kmpl in city and 16.9 kmpl on highway. Meanwhile, Nissan Sunny diesel model is equipped with the newly developed and well admired 1.5 liter K9K engine which is capable of delivering max power of 86 Ps at 3750 rpm and massive torque of 200 Nm at 2000 rpm. Both models of the sedan car packed with a five speed manual transmission system. But the Nissan Sunny diesel mileage is so impressive like 17.5 kmpl in city and 21.6 kmpl on highway.

Just like petrol model, the newly offered Nissan Sunny diesel features a lot of standard features like Multi-function Steering Wheel, Power Windows(Front & Rear), Dual Front Airbags, Central Locking, Alloy Wheels, Fine Vision Meters, Electrical Adjust/Fold ORVMs and fuel saving Engine Start/Stop Push Button. Overall, Nissan Sunny diesel version as well as petrol model are accomplishing good response from buyers.

Along with Nissan Sunny, Nissan India includes Nissan Micra, Nissan Xtrail, Nissan Teana and Nissan 370Z popular car models in its stable which known for their impressive performance.

Mahindra Rexton price, features and specifications

Mahindra & Mahindra made its tremendous entry at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2012 with display of plenty of new Mahindra car models. The company displayed its newly developed four seater electric car Mahindra Reva NXR, Ssangyong car SUV models with Mahindra badge like Mahindra Rexton and Mahindra Korando. The Indian utility vehicle major will soon launch all these new Mahindra car models in India. But first of all the entry level luxury SUV Mahindra Rexton will make its presence in the market. And this Mahindra Rexton review you will be introduced its expected price, features and specifications.

Mahindra Rexton is beautiful luxury SUV which was designed by famous Italian designer Giorgietto Giugiaro available in overseas markets. In the Indian auto market it will be available as CKD Unit because Mahindra will assemble this popular SUV at its manufacturing plant. So, the expected Mahindra Rexton price in the Indian auto market is between Rs. 20 lakh to Rs. 22 lakh. With this price it will be giving good challenge to Honda CR-V, Renault Koleos, Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Fortuner and BMW X1.

Mahindra Rexton features which will be offered by the company are Automatic climate control, Traction control, leather upholstery, airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, Xenon headlamps, fog lights, CD/ Mp3 player with six speakers, AUX, USB compatibility, Audio mounted steering controls, rear spoiler, roof racks, hill descent control, parking sensors, rear view camera and so forth. Beside this, Mahindra Rexton specifications would make it specious SUV in the segment. The displayed Mahindra Rexton pictures impress everybody.

The company will offer both 4x2 and 4x4 version of the luxury SUV to the Indian buyers which will come loaded with a 2.7L, 5 cylinders, turbocharged diesel engine which makes sheer power of about 163-183 bhp belts out peak torque of about 34.8 Kg. Beside this, both manual and automatic transmissions versions are expected in the beast. To make it fuel economical the Mahindra is using this diesel engine in the SUV so, the new Mahindra Rexton mileage is speculated impressive. Overall, the new launching luxury would get good response from buyers.