All new swift launched in south Africa coming to indai

Maruti Suzuki has recently launched a special edition of the Suzuki Swift with some special features that distinguish it from the Maruti Suzuki Swift available in India. Dubbed as the Suzuki Swift Special Edition, the car has taken a few pages out of the recently launched Suzuki Swift Sport handbook. Now so far the Swift has been showing an average sales figure of 135 units monthly, with this latest variant, Suzuki hope to bring the figure up a notch to match the Indian Swift’s sales records.

The Swift SE (Special Edition) houses the 1.4-litre K14B engine that is also available in the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and produces a very respectable 94bhp with 130Nm of peak torque. This engine is connected to the drivetrain via a 5-speed manual or automatic transmission. Moving on to the features the Swift SE comes with a few features are missing in the Indian version. These include 16inch alloy wheels, a roof spoiler, silver-shade door handles, re-vamped tail lamp design that is similar to the Swift Sport and the addition of rounded fog lamps. Interior feature include a new sports inspired seat covered with the same silver shade found on the door handles. The instrument panel too gets a chrome finish. In addition to that, the Swift SE gets a leather wrapped steering wheel with silver stitching, a new multi-media system and USB port.

Toyota Etios Liva 2011 cars in india

Toyota Etios Liva Updates
09-Sept-2011 : The Japanese auto major today rolled out the diesel avatar of its hatchback Toyota Etios Liva in Delhi today. Toyota Etios Liva diesel price in India begins at Rs 5.54 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi).Toyota Etios Liva diesel specifications suggest that the hatchback will be powered with a 1.4 Liter D-4D engine that can churn out a maximum power of 67 Bhp and a peak torque rating of 170 Nm.

Toyota Etios Liva Description

It was a matter of much anticipation when the announcement of Toyota Etios Liva was made by Toyota. The company was quite anxious as for the first time Toyota Motors announced a low ranged model named Etios Liva which already created benchmark for affordability in India. Now with Toyota Etios Liva launch, just like a perfectionist and moving side-by-side with Indian sentiments, Toyota trimmed the cost of this hatchback without leaving a single dent on the company's formidable reputation. To abate its cost, the skillful carmaker has used its knife at places where the users just can’t make out. This is the first time that Toyota will be dealing with customers at lower end and the savvy player is all set to face the big challenge. The recent addition of the diesel avatar-Toyota Etios Liva Diesel, the company has now its best to offer. In the wake of dwindling sales of petrol cars in India due to high interest rates and spiked petrol prices, the Toyota Etios Liva Diesel is sure to bring in some upward movement on the sales chart.

On stepping into a new market, Toyota will now face some real experts like Maruti, which is India's most successful carmaker. And not to forget Hyundai and Tata, who have abysmal experience of playing best in this segment. This will certainly not make the fight easy but Toyota here has a big advantage and that is the low price, which will be the trump card for Toyota. It is worth mentioning that Toyota Etios Liva price starts at Rs 3.99 lakh which is posted on Toyota Etios Liva base model. Toyota Etios Liva Diesel price starts at Rs 5.5 lakh.

Toyota Etios Liva is designed, keeping in mind the Indian customers and every detailing shows the efforts taken by engineers.

The hatchback is blessed with petrol and diesel engine options. A 3NR-FE, Gasoline, 4-Cylinder 16V, DOHC petrol engine acts as the power house of Etios Liva petrol hatchback. Reaching the heights of efficiency, the car can smoke out a maximum power of 80 PS and distribute maximum torque of 104Nm. Its performance is further improved with 5 Speed Manual Transmission. It claims superb fuel efficiency of 18.31kmpl. The Toyota Etios Liva looks robust and functional with pretty good luggage space of 251litre which is the selling feature of this hatchback.

The diesel motor which is a 1.4L engine outputs 68PS and is a four-cylinder engine. Etios Liva Diesel engine is capable of producing a maximum torque of 170 Nm @ 1800 - 2400 rpm. The Etios Liva Diesel has a mileage of 23.59 kmpl.

Toyota Etios Liva Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

Toyota Etios Liva petrol is loaded with a stunning 1197 cc, 3NR-FE, Gasoline, 4-Cylinder 16V, DOHC engine that churns out 80 PS of power while generating a maximum torque of 104Nm and assuring high fuel efficiency of 18.31 kmpl in petrol version. It comes affixed with 5 speed manual transmission to offer supreme control over the drive. The affordable hatchback comes accompanied with all high end technologies to assure good fuel efficiency. Furthermore, the car comes with a fuel tank capacity of 45 litres.

On the other hand, Toyota Etios Liva Diesel is powered by a 1364cc diesel engine that has a maximum power of 68 PS that it churns out at 3800 rpm. The city mileage of Toyota Etios Liva Diesel is 20.32 kmpl while it returns a mileage of 23.59 kmpl on the highways. It also has a fuel tank capacity of 45 litres.

Toyota Etios Liva Pros :

Diesel option, low price, high comfort and good mileage.

Toyota Etios Liva Cons :

No Automatic Climate Control, adjustment with footrest.

Toyota Etios Liva J Price In New Delhi Price  Rs 3,99,000*

Toyota Etios Liva  Average(kmpl)  City 14.0 | Highway 18.0 Petrol

Maruti Kizashi prices,reviews,launches in india,2011

Maruti Suzuki India Limited, the country's largest car manufacturer today unveiled it's much awaited luxurious and sporty sedan, 'Kizashi'. Kizashi is the company's first offering in the upper end of the Indian car market. Kizashi offers an excellent packaging of feature rich luxury, style and sporty performance. It is manufactured at Suzuki Motor Corporation's Sagara plant in Japan and will be imported into India as a Completely Built-up Unit (CBU). After its launch in Japan in late 2009, the Kizashi was introduced in the US.

Kizashi will be available in India in two variants: Manual Transmission (MT) and Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT). At the launch, Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India said, "The Kizashi is a major step forward for Maruti Suzuki. With the launch of this luxurious sporty sedan, Maruti Suzuki is able to offer an international car to top-end customers in India. I am delighted to note that most previews by auto experts here have been positive, appreciating the Kizashi's stylish looks, sporty performance and luxurious feel. We are fully geared to delight customers in a segment where we have been absent so far."

Kizashi delivers a sporty performance thanks to its powerful engine. The agility and performance is well complemented with a sporty look and profile of the Kizashi. With the array of top-end features Kizashi compares well with the premium luxury sedans in higher segments. The imposing front grille, compact and sleek exteriors coupled with exclusive interiors makes Kizashi stand tall among competing brands. The Kizashi aptly reflects the sporty DNA of Suzuki Motor Corporation in the styling and performance.

The Kizashi is powered by the celebrated 2.4 litre DOHC J–Series engine that ensures potent performance (maximum output: 178 PS @ 6,500rpm and a maximum torque: 230Nm @ 4,000rpm) while offering excellent fuel efficiency of 12.53 Kmpl (CVT) and 12.45 Kmpl (6-speed MT).

Safety Features of Maruti Suzuki Kizashi

- Recipient of five star rating in US NCAP crash tests.
- 6 Air bags (Driver & Co-driver, 2- Front Side, 2-curtain)
- ESP® :Electronic Stability Program with traction control
- ABS with EBD
- Projector Headlamp
- Hill Hold Control (HHC) in CVT variant
- ISO fix child seat anchorage

Comfort & Convenience Features of Maruti Suzuki Kizashi

- 10-way power seat for driver with 3-position memory
- 4-way power seat for Co-driver
- Smart key entry & advanced keyless push start system
- Paddle shift in CVT variant
- Tilt & Telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Multi-functional steering wheel with Audio Control and Cruise Control switches
- CD/MP3/USB Audio system
- One touch Up/Down front power windows with Anti-pinch function
- Sunvisor with Illuminated vanity mirror
- Glove box with illumination
- Electrically adjustable and retractable ORVM

The Kizashi will be available in 'Snow White Pearl', 'Super Black Pearl' and 'Premium Silver Metallic' colors. The Kizashi will give customers a choice of Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT), which further promotes fuel economy along with a superior driving experience. The 6-speed Manual Transmission (MT) is tuned for the true driving enthusiast to give a taste of Suzuki Motor Corporation's high technological competence.

Rigourous endurance testing for all terrains

The performance and handling of the Kizashi shall reflect the benefits of testing and tuning conducted in diverse conditions around the world. Kizashi has been tested in some of the most extreme conditions, like cold-weather trials in Minnesota and hot-weather trials in Death Valley, USA. Kizashi's handling has been honed on challenging country roads in the United Kingdom and on autobahns in Nürburgring, Germany. Kizashi has been developed with special emphasis on combination of sportiness and elegance in its design, smoothness and quietness befitting a vehicle in this class and superior engine performance and fuel efficiency.

Fast Facts About Maruti Kizashi

- Will be imported as a CBU (Completely Build Unit) from Japan
- Is available in two variants: Manual and Automatic
- Price is Rs. 16.5 lakhs for Manual and Rs. 17.5 lakhs for Automatic
- Is available in only three shades: White, Black & Silver
- Is powered by a 2393cc DOHC VVT engine: 178 Bhp with 230 Nm
- Safety features: 6 Airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP and Hill Decent Control
- Features dash integrated MP3 music system with 4 peakers
- Features dual zone automatic climate control system
- Gets huge 17 inch alloy wheels and boot integrated sporty spoiler

Price of Maruti Kizashi

- Maruti Kizashi Manual - Rs. 16.5 lakhs
- Maruti Kizashi Automatic - Rs. 17.5 lakhs

The Manual version of Kizashi is priced at Rs. 16.5 lakhs and automatic version of Kizashi is priced at Rs. 17.5 lakhs. The price seems to be on the higher side considering the fact that it is a Maruti and customers are not willing to pay so much for it. If anybody wants to spend above 15 lakh rupees for a sedan then other reputed luxury car brands like Honda, Toyota and Skoda are prefered.

Variants and Bookings of Maruti Kizashi

- Maruti Kizashi Manual
- Maruti Kizashi Automatic

Maruti Suzuki Kizashi has been launched in two variants: Kizashi with six speed manual transmission and Kizashi mated to six speed automatic transmission. The company has already started bookings for the Kizashi and deliveries began in March 2011. Kizashi can be booked with an initial deposit of Rs 50,000/- at any Maruti Suzuki Dealers immediately.

Engine of Maruti Kizashi

- 2400cc DOHC
- 176 Bhp at 6500 rpm
- 224 Nm at 4000 rpm

Maruti Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder engine offering a more potent standard engine than many competitive best-sellers. The engine employs both an aluminum block and cylinder heads, providing a lightweight installation; aluminum pistons with low tensile force rings deliver improved power and efficiency. Dropped-forged connecting rods, rotating on a forged steel crankshaft, contribute to the inline four’s durability, and a balancer shaft delivers improved engine balance and reduced noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). In addition to this excellent new powertrain, and to even further enhance the Maruti Suzuki Kizashi’s strong efficiency story, Suzuki is developing an even more fuel efficient hybrid version that will be added to the lineup in the future.

Shades of Maruti Kizashi

Maruti Suzuki Kizashi is available in three shades:

- Premium Silver Metallic, Super Black Pearl and Snow White Pearl