TVS Flame SR 125

TVS Motor Company announced the availability of its 2009 Flame model in the market under the brand TVS Flame SR 125. The new commuter motorcycle is loaded with a host of exciting features that has been further enhanced to delight its customers.

According to H S Goindi, President Marketing - TVS Motor Company, "The TVS Flame SR125 comes with significantly enhanced low and mid range power delivery and better noise, vibration and handling (NVH) characteristics. The revolutionary Controlled Combustion Variable Timing Intelligent (CC-VTi) technology provides an advantageous combination of power and mileage backed by stunning looks."

TVS Flame SR 125's well proven engine is propelled by a three valve, CC-VTi technology which ensures better pickup with optimum mileage and power. Developed with AVL Austria, this 125 cc, three valve engine is tuned to the ideal tumble-swirl port combination such that city riding on this machine is really smooth and comfortable. The engine's hi-tumble reduces the need for constant gear shifting while the swirl port returns optimum mileage. The TVS Flame SR 125 is equipped with an electric start, weighs about 123 kgs and fires a single spark plug. The bike has a top speed at 95 kmph and churns out 10.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm.

"One of the visible changes in the TVS Flame SR125 is the wider rear tyre. It is a category first. This impressive rear tyre, which has been a clamor by our customers, ensures better road grip and enhances the bike's looks. Futuristic styling with refreshing new graphics deployed in this motorcycle gives it best-in-class appeal." Goindi adds.

TVS FLAME SR 125 boasts of several style statements including stylish headlamps with two position lamps and embedded turn signal lamps which give the bike a sporty finish. The 240 mm front disc brakes are complemented with a chic triangular exhaust that is not only unique but also enhances performance and delivers the smoothest of sounds and low emissions. The bike flaunts an elegant backlit digital console that prominently displays the first of its kind intelligent mileage indicator (IMI), low fuel warning and service indicator. The rear end of the bike sports a dual lens tail lamp that is first in its class. TVS Flame SR 125 is the only Indian motorcycle to be equipped with a gadget boot which provides the facility of on-tank storage.

"The disc brake version is priced at 47,550/- ex-showroom comes in dual tone colours of red and blue along with an all black edition and is available at all TVS dealerships across the country. However, for those not wanting in the disc brake, the bike is also available with drum brakes." Goindi said.

Maruti to Relaunch Grand Vitara SUV with Powerful Engine

Maruti Suzuki is planning to re-launch its high-end Maruti Grand Vitara SUV with a more powerful 2400 cc engine in order to create an impact in the sports utility vehicle (SUV) market.

The Maruti Grand Vitara is expected to be priced higher than the existing model worth Rs 14 lakh well-known as GV 2.4 in India, is pitted against Chevrolet Captiva, Hyundai Tucson, Ford Endeavour, Mitsubishi Pajero and Outlander, as well as the yet-to-be launched Skoda Yeti and Toyota Fortuner.

The new SUV will be launched next month, says a person familiar with developments at Maruti, while the company spokesman did not comment on the launch.

The third generation 5-seater Maruti Grand Vitara sales drop down to 270 vehicles in this year against the 795 units in the previous year. Every year more than 25k SUVs whose price is over Rs 10 lakh are sold in India.

The new Grand Vitara on top of the bigger engine will also have small changes in the design of exteriors as well as interiors than the older version.

Once upon a time, Maruti was a major player in the domestic SUV segment due to its Maruti Gypsy in the entry-level.

New Yamaha Fazer 150cc

Yamaha India launches its all-new 150cc Fazer sporty bike at a price of Rs 72,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Yamaha Fazer has been positioned along with the company's existing FZ portfolio bikes Yamaha FZ16 and FZ-S.

Mr. Yukimine Tsuji, CEO & Managing Director, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. said, "It gives us great pride to say that we have reached yet another milestone in the history of India Yamaha Motor as we inaugurate the new plant and launch Fazer."

Yamaha Fazer Concept:
The Yamaha Fazer, gets its DNA from the global Fazer series known for their sports touring, awesome looks. It has a "Look-at-me" appeal with the triple macho design concept giving it a concentrated form with excellent ergonomics. It has the beautifully contoured color – coordinated aerodynamic cowling to keep the wind blast at bay. With its comfortable riding position and seat the rider can enjoy a week end getaway or head off on a touring holiday.

Just like Yamaha FZ16 and Yamaha FZ-S, Fazer carries the Monocross suspension to ensure agile running performance and handling. The placement of this model's 'MidShip Muffler' toward the center of the machine gives it a good concentration of mass, exhaust efficiency and handling. Yamaha Fazer has the '140/60-17' size rear radial tyre with a 60% aspect ratio contributes to better grip and handling stability.

The New Yamaha Fazer will be available in four color Electric Blue, Midnight Black, Lava Red and Flaming Orange.

Toyota Innova

Toyota Innova is a name synonymous with MPV's in India and has come a long way since its launch in 2005. Having sold 178473 units till date, the Toyota Innova has been much appreciated by its Indian customers and owners as it offers the luxury of a sedan with the performance and utility of an MPV.

In January this year, a revamped version of Toyota Innova was launched with advanced and dynamic styling. The new features of the Innova were highly appreciated and such is the demand for the new and advanced Toyota Innova that 3000 orders for the same were pending with TKM as of June 30th 2009. This highlights the immense popularity of Toyota Innova - the vehicle that has reshaped the MPV segment in India.

Ever since its launch, the Toyota Innova has aimed at providing unmatched styling, comfort and utility to its customers. Last year, the Innova continued its market leadership with a 36% market share in the MPV segment. Toyota Innova was designed keeping in mind large Indian families who like traveling together. It has attained No. 1 status in JD Power survey (IQS for MPV segment) every year since 2005. In the CarWale awards 2009, Toyota Innova emerged as a category winner by being chosen as "Favorite Car for Large Families 2009" by Indian car consumers. These results were further certified by AC Nielsen confirming over 1.6 Lakh consumer votes for all award categories

The New Toyota Innova offers aerodynamic styling on the exteriors with a stylish front grill and bumper along with redesigned rear combination lights, alloy wheels and new color wooden panels. The newly introduced rear sensor helps navigate reversing/ parking with ease.

The localization content of Toyota Innova is 49 % part wise whereas value wise it is 60%.

CNG Innova – A success in the fleet segment:
Toyota has always believed in sustaining a greener and more environment-friendly future. In keeping with this ideology of providing its customers economical and environment friendly driving options, it launched the CNG version of Toyota Innova early this year. The CNG Toyota Innova has been very well-accepted in the fleet segment.

TKM has recently bagged an order of 50 CNG Innova to be delivered to Carzonrent. According to Mr. Rajiv K. Vij, CEO, Carzonrent, "Given the low operating costs of the CNG Innova, it provides an economical option for the fleet segment. Also, we live in a world that is increasingly environment-conscious and thus, by adding the CNG Innova to our fleet, we’d like to do our bit to contribute to a cleaner and healthier future."

BMW Mini Hatchback

BMW, the world's largest premium car manufacturer is all set to launch the mini, three door luxury hatchback in India. The plans have been delayed from 2007 according to a senior official. The BMW Mini is set to be imported and would carry a hefty price tag of 2 million rupees.

Speaking about the proposed launch, the president of BMW India unit told reporters "Last year we decided to postpone the launch of Mini in India by a year, as we had doubts regarding the viability of the project. We would again take a look at it by the end of the third quarter of the calendar year".

The luxury hatchback market was not well developed in India and the investments would be substantial. He said "So we have to re-look at the potential business opportunity before launching it".

Kronschnabl said "BMW sold 1,747 BMWs in the first half of 2009, about a quarter of total Indian luxury car sales of 7,400, and its sales growth of 12 percent was better than the sector's 1.5 percent". He added "We are confident of delivering 3,000 cars to our customers in India in the year 2009."

BMW has increased the annual capacity at its Indian plant from 1,700 to 3,000 units. This was carried out on a single-shift basis at the cost of $750,000. BMW competes with European auto giants like DaimlerChrysler and Volkswagen. It makes the BMW 3 series and BMW 5 series in India and the BMW 7 series is sold by means of imported kits.

As talks about the German car maker being close to signing the agreement with global manufacturers were doing the rounds, Kronschnabl said "All I can say at this moment is that, we are very close to signing contracts with the global manufactures and it should be in place by December 2009."

BMW India has a slew of launches slated for 2009 like the new BMW 3 series, BMW 7 series, and diesel variant of BMW X3. In order to strengthen the dealership network of which presently there are thirteen, BMW will set up new dealerships in ten more cities by the end of 2010. $30 million is the investment it has made for the Indian market including the plant that was set up in Chennai.

Bajaj Pulsar 220CC

Decades after Herbert James 'Burt' Munro, the "world's fastest Indian" set the standards high, for world speed records; two wheeler makers are close on the heels to reset new records in speed. Bajaj launched Bajaj Pulsar 220cc bike. The 2009 Pulsar is capable of 144 kph top speed. New Pulsar was the fastest production bike in India.


This status was however short lived as Yamaha Motor launched the Daytona racing kit for its Yamaha YZF-R15, which was the fastest production bike here before Bajaj's Pulsar 220cc 2009 edition. It was developed by Yamaha Engineering Corporation and Daytona in Japan. The kit has promised to push up the top whack of the 150cc R15 to 150 kph. "Bajaj's claim lasted for only four days," said a Yamaha official with an ironic grin.

Two wheeler manufactures are trying their best to showcase the best they have in the two wheeler segment. India's third largest two wheeler maker, TVS Motors launched a bigger variant of its premium bike, the TVS Apache RTR.

HS Goindi, president TVS Motor Company said "There was a gap in the market for fast bikes. And the new Apache was meant to fill that gap." Based on the earlier 160cc RTR, the new TVS Apache got a capacity upgrade to 180cc as a result of which its acceleration and top speed went up significantly. "But more than top speed, in this country, acceleration is more meaningful to buyers. They can at least feel it."

The present competition reminds one, of the legend of speed. A salesman during the day, Burt worked on his 1920 Indian Scout that had a top speed of 110 kph. For two decades, he tinkered with it and later travelled to Bonneville in the US with a determination to set world speed records. At one of the records he set, he still remains undefeated.

BMW Motorrad Bikes

BMW, the German luxury car maker is planning a re-entry into the high-end motorcycle market in India after a hiatus of 13 years. The initial attempt; a joint venture with the Hero Group did not take off well.

Speaking about the proposed re entry, a senior official said, "The Company is studying India's high-end and premium motorcycle market to introduce its Motorrad range of super bikes in India". Peter Kronschnabl, president, BMW India added "Our people from BMW Motorcycle are having a look at the market. They are also in discussion with us for feedback on the matter. As soon as we see potential for a viable market entry for sustainable growth, we would take that into consideration."

Another BMW official said that the Motorrad bikes range will cost more than Rs. 10 lakh in India. The premium bike market is less than 500 units a year but is definitely good as far as branding and growth prospectus is concerned. The earlier joint venture with Hero; which took off with the launch of F650 failed to click.

Auto analysts say the market for top superbike models such as the Suzuki Hayabusa, Honda 1000RR Fireblade, Honda CBR 1000R, Yamaha MT01 and Yamaha R1 has grown and enhanced the appetite for Rs 10 lakh plus bikes. Besides, Bajaj has plans to launch big bikes from KTM and Kawasaki stables in the near future.

BMW officials have clarified that the plans are not for the short-term and it would take 1-2 years before things get finalized. The German company has used the brand BMW Motorrad since 1923. BMW Motorrad's G series, F series, R series and K series are available all around the world. Designed for off road, sport and touring purposes; the bikes range from 450 cc capacity to 1300 cc capacity.

The market for small bikes has been kept aside and interest for lifestyle bikes is expanding. This is proven by the sale of 93 bikes by Suzuki, 94 units by Yamaha in the Jan-Dec 2008 period. Mr. Atul Gupta, vice-president, marketing and sales Suzuki Motorcycle India said "We are regularly importing containers of our high-end bike Hayabusa and Intruder. Each container has up to 15 bikes and we are ordering new containers of bikes ever 1-2 months". He added that the company intends to sell 100 more high-end bikes costing up to Rs 12.5 lakh by the end of current fiscal.

Maserati & Ferrari Cars

The Italian auto giant Fiat and Tata Motors are in talk for a joint marketing project, to sell Ferrari and Maserati cars in India. In addition to this, they are working on further co-operation to add to the existing projects such as partnership to manufacture engines in India.

Mr. Tata, who is also the Fiat director, told Italian Daily, La Stampa, "We have various projects, to take the Nano to Latin America together, to share platforms for new cars, we have projects for (Fiat lorry unit) Iveco and marketing Ferraris and Maseratis. We are talking about a lot of things."

Ferrari and Maserati are both renowned brands that are in Fiat's control. Tata Motors forayed in the luxury car business after acquiring the British brands Jaguar and Land Rover for $2.3 billion from the US automaker Ford last year.

On the other hand, Fiat and Tata are considering the Tata Nano, the world's cheapest car to be sold in Latin America, where Fiat has a strong presence. Brazil is Fiat's second-biggest market after Italy.

Tata Motor's small car, the Tata Nano has hit the roads this month and it is planning to export the car to Europe, South America and Southeast Asia. Mr. Tata said "The Nano passed the European 'crash test' safety standard on Friday, allowing it to be sold in the Europe market and a launch is foreseen at the end of 2011."

The association between Fiat and Tata is going strong with products like cars, engines and gearboxes being manufactured together.

Hyundai i10 Diesel Car 2010

Encouraged by the great response received for the petrol version of i10, Hyundai is moving a step ahead with the launch of a diesel variant Hyundai i10; reported CNBC-TV 18. Hyundai i10 diesel will be fitted with a 1.1 L CRDi engine which is likely to offer improved fuel efficiency and improved drivability due to the engine's higher torque output as compared to the petrol version.

The launch will qualify the company for small car excise norms and each car's transmission will be constructed in the Chennai plant. The engine would be sourced from its parent company in South Korea. The official company spokesperson declined to comment on the details.

Hyundai has a market share slightly more than 20% in the passenger cars segment in India and is likely to improve it to 25% by 2012. In a bid to expand the existing portfolio it is looking at launching new products. It was earlier reported that Hyundai Motor India Ltd would set up its existing car manufacturing plant at Sriperumbudur near Chennai in Tamil Nadu.

'Live Mint' newspaper, quoted an anonymous source and claimed that the Indian arm of the Korean automaker is likely to invest at least Rs. 500 crore to construct a factory that would have an installed capacity to manufacture around 100,000 engines. This complied with India's second largest passenger carmaker's aim to manufacture diesel variants of its existing models like Hyundai i10 and Hyundai i20 in the country and save the car's cost by around 15-20%.

At present, the Indian arm of the Korean automaker has a petrol engine plant which makes Kappa and Gamma engine strapped onto models like the Hyundai i10 city (Kappa version) car and Hyundai i20 super-hatch. The engine was developed at a cost of over US$ 400 million.

Toyota Fortuner SUV

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. (TKM) announced the launch of the Toyota Fortuner, in India.

The internationally acclaimed Toyota Fortuner, which offers an unmatched combination of power and luxury supported by cutting-edge technology, was unveiled in New Delhi today by Mr. Akira Okabe (Senior Managing Director, TMC), Mr. Vikram Kirloskar (Vice-Chairman, TKM), Mr. Hiroshi Nakagawa (MD, TKM), Mr. Kaoru Hosokawa (Chief Engineer, TMC) and Mr. Sandeep Singh (DMD, Marketing, TKM).

Available with 5 speed manual transmission, the Toyota Fortuner not only offers unshakeable sturdiness with high ground clearance, long wheelbase, full-time 4WD and excellent drivability on all terrains, but is also loaded with comfort features like Climate Control AC, Optitron meter, Multi-information display, steering control switches, Space-up type 3rd row seats and leather interiors.

The exquisite bodyline and sporty exteriors of Toyota Fortuner are further accentuated by attractive roof rails, rear spoiler, side steps & bonnet scoop. The spacious and comfortable interiors give Toyota Fortuner an unparalleled edge over other SUVs in its segment.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Akira Okabe (Senior Managing Director, TMC) said, "We are delighted to introduce Fortuner in the Indian market. Globally, Fortuner has already sold over 2,50,000 units in more than 60 countries since its launch in 2005. The launch of Toyota Fortuner today is an expression of Toyota's commitment to provide best in class quality and technology to our customers in India."

Added Mr. Hiroshi Nakagawa (Managing Director, TKM), "We're very proud to finally bring Fortuner to India. The sleek yet rugged Fortuner delivers superior performance and excellent luxury for Indian customers. We would also like to thank our customers for the extremely encouraging response to the initial announcement of this launch.”

Mr. Kaoru Hosokawa (Chief Engineer, TMC) said, "Toyota's Fortuner is fully loaded with advanced features and has been extensively tested to suit Indian conditions. The powerful Common Rail type 3.0 L D-4D Diesel engine with Intercooler Turbocharger delivers superior power and performance.”

Mr. Sandeep Singh (DMD, Marketing, TKM) added "The SUV market in India has witnessed extensive growth due to launches in Mid/Premium SUV segment. We expect that the launch of the Fortuner will expand the mid-SUV market in India. The Fortuner will be very competitively priced at Rs 18.45 lakhs ex-showroom New Delhi. We will also implement a focused marketing campaign (including TV, print, magazines, hoardings, direct marketing, internet marketing and SMS) targeted at enhancing the awareness of advanced technology features amongst our Indian customers.”

The Toyota Fortuner will be assembled in India at TKM's plant in Bidadi.

Toyota Fortuner Features:

- Globally acclaimed for Rugged and Tough Performance with sedan like Luxury and Comfort – the Real SUV
- At competitive price of Rs 18.45 lakhs (Ex-showroom, Delhi)
- 3.0 L D-4D Diesel engine with Intercooler Turbocharger offers highest power (171PS) in mid-SUV segment and maximum torque of 343 Nm.
- Incomparable combination of luxurious interiors and sporty features for an exciting driving experience.
- Full-time 4WD & Toyota Outstanding Platform (TOP) to handle all kinds of terrain – the Real SUV.
- Highest standards of passenger safety - Active safety with ABS & Disc Brakes, passive safety with Impact Absorbing body and SRS airbags for driver and front passenger.
- Available in five exciting body colors - Super White, Silver Mica Metallic, Grey Mica Metallic, Black Mica and Light Blue Metallic.

TVS to 100cc Bike

TVS India in order to compete and make its position in the scooter segment is all set to launch a 100cc scooter from its Hosur facility near Bangalore, though the timeline has not been fixed.

Sources claim that TVS Bikes is reportedly considering a gearless scooter and will co-exist with the other two scooters - TVS Scooty Pep and TVS Scooty Streak which have engine displacement below 100cc at the moment.

The third largest two-wheeler maker of the India, TVS Motors Company has already taken a step ahead in improving its motorcycles portfolio in the TVS Apache RTR 180 in the premium segment and the 2009 model TVS Flame SR 125 in the executive segment and is yet continuing without resting. The company has lined up another bike in the executive segment, which will also be rolled out from Hosur facility, says a report that is not yet confirmed.

By the end of this fiscal year, TVS is also planning to launch its three-wheeler portfolio across the length and breadth of the country. Moreover, this three-wheeler is already retailed in states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and a few others. Even four-stroke vehicle in petrol, LPG and CNG versions are also on the cards in the cities such as Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata, where it is in great demand.

New Audi Q7 Luxury SUV

India's most successful performance luxury SUV in an all new avatar
- Greater sporty elegance, added refinement and enhanced multifunctional luxury
- The sporty SUV available with three powerful engines: 3.0 TDI quattro, 3.6 FSI quattro and 4.2 FSI quattro
- Available across all dealerships from 3rd September, 2009 at INR 53,40,000 onwards (ex-showroom Mumbai)

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced the launch of the New Audi Q7 - the latest version of largest selling performance luxury SUV in India. The new Audi Q7 is available in three engine options - 3.0 TDI quattro, 3.6 FSI quattro and 4.2 FSI quattro at Audi dealerships across the country from 3rd September 2009.

The Audi Q7 is a sporty, comfortable, high-performance car for leisure and business. It is the large Audi for customers looking for a vehicle that can take them anywhere and is roomy and flexible. And this character is immediately evident in the design: the side view with the low window area, the arched roof line and the tautly curved body surfaces presents a coupe-like silhouette.

"The launch of the new Audi Q7 comes close on the heels of Audi's Centennial Celebration and spells exciting times for Audi India. The Audi Q7 was launched in India in 2006 and has since established itself as the numero uno luxury SUV in the country. The new Audi Q7 is unmatched in terms of style, performance, safety, comfort and driving dynamics providing customers the complete driving experience which Audi is known for.", said Mr. Benoit Tiers, Managing Director, Audi India.

"Audi India achieved a remarkable growth in the first eight months of 2009 by selling 1128 cars (62% growth). The second half of 2009 continues to record impressive sales, August 2009 recording sales of 171 cars (69% growth). With the new Audi Q7, we continue to offer customers products that are progressive, sporty and sophisticated - reflecting the core essence of our brand DNA 'Vorsprung durch Technik'," added Mr. Tiers.

New accents at the front and rear contribute to even more elegant styling and visual impact. New single-frame radiator grill in high gloss black with vertical chrome bars adds robustness to the car in conjunction with new Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights. The new Audi Q7 also comes with optional high-end headlight version that integrates not only a low beam, high beam, and turning and cornering lights, but for the first time also a special superhighway beam. The restyled tailgate presents a more forceful contour. LEDs are standard equipment in the taillights. An aluminum exterior package adds further highlights to the styling. The S line exterior package is designed for sports-minded customers and is available as an optional equipment.

The Audi Q7 is 5,089 mm long and has a 3,002 mm wheelbase. It provides generous interior comfort, a cargo volume of up to 2,035 liters, and unsurpassed variability. The customer can order an interior with six or seven seats. Many improvements down to the smallest details enhance personal comfort – including interior lights in the door linings, an inlay on the passenger side, and new colors as well as materials. Many operator-control details have been refined and enhanced with chrome elements in the new Audi Q7.

All engines in the Audi Q7 program are powerful and efficient direct-injection versions. Standard equipment includes a six-speed tiptronic that shifts swiftly and smoothly as it transfers the generated power to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system, which distributes it to the axles with modest emphasis on the rear.

Some of the standard equipment of the new Audi Q7 includes 18-inch wheels and adaptive air suspension that enhances the sporty precision of the car's handling as well as its strong off-road performance. The LEDs as a standard fitment in the taillights adds to the appeal of the SUV.

Enhancements in the front include smaller exterior mirrors, contrasting paint finish for the bumper and main body, an enhanced single-frame radiator grille, restyled bumpers, a newly ribbed designed integrated underbody guard in the center section of the bumper, making it more robust. Additions to the rear of the new Audi Q7 have the bumper with a contrasting paint finish and a restyled tailgate.

The new Audi Q7 is powered by highly efficient direct-injection engines and is available in a 3.0 TDI 176 kW (240 hp), 550 Nm torque option, a 3.6 FSI 206 kW (280 hp), 360 Nm torque option and a 4.2 FSI 257 kW (350 hp), 440 Nm torque option.

The hallmark of all Audi cars is the integration of technology with luxury and the new Audi Q7 is no different. The top-of-the line version of the MMI systems includes a hard disk drive, a single DVD player, and voice control, with the option of including a Bluetooth telephone, an advanced radio tuner, Rear Seat Entertainment Preparation, and the Advanced Sound System from Bang & Olufsen.

The new Audi Q7 range starts at (ex-showroom Mumbai) INR 53,40,000 for the 3.0 TDI quattro, INR 55,20,000 for the 3.6 FSI quattro and Euro 42,696 for the 4.2 FSI quattro (non homologated). The new Audi Q7 is available in an exciting palate of new colors like Ibis White, Teak Brown, Orca Black and Graphite Grey as well as the existing colors which include Deep Black, Bahia Beige, Cobalt Blue, Condor Grey, Ice Silver, Garnet Red and Lava Grey.

The new Audi Q7 will be available along with the entire Audi model range comprising the Audi Q5, the new Audi A6, the Audi A8, the Audi A4, the Audi TT and the super sports car Audi R8 at 12 dealerships across the country in Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata and Kochi.

New Honda Civic Honda Cars

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, launched the new Honda Civic with aseptically designed new looks.

The new Honda Civic further augments the style quotient of the globally successful and India's most loved LD segment car - the Honda Civic. It is an excellent combination of new-age and sporty design and aggressive appeal together with the cutting-edge technology and refined engine.

The new Honda Civic juxtaposes Honda's advanced technology with striking design. The new Curved 5 Point Metallic Front Grille and restyled Front Sporty Bumper add to a pulsating and aggressive appeal of the car. The introduction of stylized Dark Smokey Headlights & Crystalline Octagonal Tail Lights enhance the contemporary look of the car.

The new Honda Civic comes with more exclusive features that make it an even more desirable sedan. In line with the preferences of the customers, the audio system of the new Civic comes equipped with a USB port together with the CD player. The intelligent fuel economy indicator introduced in the new Honda Civic will enable the customers to achieve the good fuel efficiency.

New Civic will be available in 3 variants - SMT, VMT & VAT. Honda Civic will have an additional color option Polished Metal along with the existing colors available in the range.

The new Civic SMT comes with two tone luxury high quality fabric seats with matching fabric on door panels & armrest. Honda Civic VMT & VAT comes with a steering mounted cruise control system that helps to cruise at the desired speed with one touch operation. It also comes with a new sporty fog light with garnish and newly designed alloy wheel.

Additionally, all the variants will be available in 2 attractive types – Elegance and Inspire.

The 1.8 L i-VTEC engine in the new Honda Civic is the most advanced engine technology available in the segment. It combines Honda's i-VTEC (Intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) technology with VTC (Variable Time Control), delivering both powerful performance and superior fuel economy. The i-VTEC regulates the opening of air-fuel intake valves and exhaust valves in accordance with engine speeds. By regulating valve opening to match engine speed, the agile i-VTEC engine adjusts its characteristics to realize both superior power and low fuel consumption. With i-VTEC engine technology, Honda is working to ensure environmental responsibility while delivering driving pleasure.

The ARAI fuel efficiency results of 15.5 km/l for Civic MT reiterates its unmatched fuel economy. In line with Honda's mission to reduce its environment footprint, the new Honda Civic is E10 compatible and has Euro IV emission levels.

Safety of passengers and pedestrians is a top priority for Honda and all safety equipment is standard across all variants. The Honda Civic comes fully loaded with various active and passive safety features including ABS (Anti - Lock braking system) with EBD (Electronic Brake - Force Distribution System) & Brake Assist, Dual SRS airbags and pre-tensioner seat belts. Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering Body (ACE) and G-CON (G-Force Control Technology) provide a high integrity survival zone that enhances self-protection and better compatibility in collisions with other vehicles.

Launched in 2006, the Honda Civic redefined the lower D segment of passenger car segment in India. This segment witnessed unprecedented sales soon after the launch of the Honda Civic. HSCI has sold over 42,000 units in just over 3 years. Honda Civic has won 10 automobile awards including the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2007. It was also winner of the JD Power Initial Quality Study in its very 1st year with the best ever score in the Industry.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Masahiro Takedagawa, President and CEO, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. said, "The Honda Civic is a segment defining product both in terms of looks and performance. The new Honda Civic carries forward the legacy of the Civic which is already the most refined and advanced car in the segment."

Bookings for the new Honda Civic will start immediately at the company's distribution network of 106 authorised dealership facilities, across the country. This network is likely to go up to 112 facilities by the end of the current financial year.


The all Honda Civic comes with a 2+2 year warranty and 24-hr roadside assistance as standard value for all new Honda Civic buyers.

Suzuki GSX-R 1000cc Superbike

Suzuki Motorcycle India is planning to enter the new segment of bikes, with entry level motorcycles and is also panning to introduce the new Suzuki GSX-R 1000cc super bike well-known as Gixxer.

The Indian counterpart of Japanese giant Suzuki feels that the entry level motorcycles is the highest selling segment, which includes the bikes in the 75cc to 125cc range. The entry level segment is ruled by the motorcycle company Hero Honda with 80% of the market share. Now, Suzuki India will launch an entry-level motorcycle in the next year to compete with the Hero Honda.

As per the recent updates, the Suzuki has recently invested Rs 150 crore on top of its previous investment for the expansion plans and new launches.

Moreover, the Suzuki is also planning to import its 1000cc GSX-R as completely built units (CBU's). Suzuki already has two other modes running in the segment Hayabusa and Intruder. Suzuki has also increased its production capacity to cope up with the increasing demand of the bikes.

Suzuki has seen a good increase in the sales number as well in comparison to last year sales.