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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Renault Koleos Face lift 2014

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Ever since it was introduced in the global market, there's been plenty of modified versions of the automobile. The face-lifted version of the Koleos was unveiled at the Delhi Auto Expo in February 2014 and the production version is expected to hit the markets soon.

Renault Koleos is a compact SUV manufactured by Renault Samsung motors, a subsidiary of Renault. It had debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 2000. Although the Italian Motor company Renault designed it, Nissan developed the Koleos. At present, the Koleos is sold across continents and in the markets as varied as Europe, South The united states and Asia-Pacific.

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The face-lifted Koleos will come in versions - a cut-price version with front wheel drive offering a six-speed manual transmission and a four-wheel drive version with a six-speed manual transmission. The Koleos will fight for its space in the compact SUV segment with the veterans in the field like Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, Chevrolet Captiva, Honda CRV, Hyundai Santa Fe and BMW X1 among others.

What sets the Koleos apart from its rivals is its size and appearance. It is a giant vehicle that will come with a two.0-liter diesel engine, which can generate a powerful output of 171 bhp and a maximum torque of 360 NM. This is a lot of improvement over the current version.

The face-lifted Koleos comes with a heavily chromed grille, a bigger Renault logo and a dash of chrome on the side protector as well. The base model will have a single toned 17-inch alloy wheels and the 4X4 variant gets a toned version of the alloy wheels.

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The interiors of the Koleos are impressive as well. The dashboard is simple looking and comes with basically manageable controls. The Bluetooth compatible audio process comes as a standard and features Bose music process with speakers and an amplifier. The safety features in the Koleos include air bags (eight in total), speed limiter, ABS with EBD, electronic stability program and brake assists. A few other features like coat hangers, clever card access key, sunblind and an illuminated glove box are also matchless features of this SUV. It also comes with automatic headlamps and leather upholstery.

The Renault Koleos face-lift 2014 will be equipped with a reverse camera, hands-free card, Hill start aid and hill descent control. It's a matchless feature, which is the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) that will give a visual alert when a vehicle is detected in a blind spot to help it overtake safely.

Overall, Renault Koleos is a giant and spacious SUV with impressive safety and comfort features. It comes with a lovely fuel economy and offers a judicious blend of style, comfort and elegance.

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The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid

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The hybrid model is to reflect the outside design of the historicallyin the past launched Pathfinder model. It's a tall, rugged look, the sharpness of which is balanced out by curvaceous lines & soft, tidy edges. Unlike other contemporary, mid-sized crossovers, Nissan's hybrid has a seating capacity of 7, arranged in the classic three row format. Other than the innovation of LED taillights & hybrid-specific information screens, there's been few alterations in the original Pathfinder's interior or outside design.

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Amongst other things, the prestigious New York Auto Show 2013 became the proverbial launch pad for Nissan's first ever hybrid model, the 2014 Pathfinder. When this Japanese automobile giant first announced their intent to create a hybrid idea about years ago, it was assumed that their next Altima sedan would make use of such know-how. To find that Nissan's foray in to the world of hyper-fuel-efficiency is to be marked by a crossover SUV comes as a surprise, albeit a pleasant.

What is very fascinating about this upcoming Nissan model is that it is expected to be priced roughly $3,000 above the original model, which would be around $35-37,000. This means that it would cost significantly lesser than other 2014 Crossover SUV models, which give but tiny over the Pathfinder Hybrid. This model shall thus occupy a special space in the automobile market. It is the first non-luxury, fuel efficient & affordable crossover SUV to enter the market.

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In terms of the hybrid driveline the new Pathfinder shall be using, the specifics are nothing short of impressive. It is empowered with a two.5 liter, supercharged four cylinder engine alongside a 15 kW electric motor; together they produce 250 horsepower & 243 pound-feet of torque. This means that while the hybrid produces less horsepower & towing capacity than the last generation model, it offers more torque & 24% better fuel economy. The estimated fuel economy is 25 mpg in the city, 27 mpg on highways, & 26 mpg combined. The only shortcoming perhaps is that the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid does not have an electric-only mode for low speeds, though the gas engine shuts down in the work of deceleration and/or coasting.

When the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid will be launched in the market, reportedly late this summer, it is likely to add more fuel to the fiery battle of the green (fuel-efficient, hybrid) crossovers. Currently, all the large players in the business are looking to merge sporty-looks with utility & luxury with fuel efficiency. Nissan has now added affordability in to the equation, thus widening its potential consumer base. It is unlikely that other mid-segment brands won't do likewise. Therefore, may assume that nice times lie ahead of SUV-enthusiasts who regrettably have a limited budget. As & when these manufacturers shall compete with another for better models offering increasingly at lower prices, buyers can be assured to have a wider range of options available to them, if hybrid SUVs are what they are looking for.

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The New Face of Renault SUV

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The new Renault Duster comes with a few cosmetic upgrades targeted at the buyers of the growing crossover segment. Some of the additions include the front which now has a dual-tone chrome grille, unlike the Dacia version. The new headlamps with double-optic units & DRLs, roof-rails, chromed exhaust, new scuff plate & revised tail lamp are all fascinating new improvements for potential buyers. Duster logos are placed on the roof rails which also have 16-inch alloys with a 'Dark Metal' shade. There is & a new body colour, Comete Grey & the exhaust now comes with a chrome tip.

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Renault Duster was launched in July 2012. Renault has finally introduced Renault Duster Facelift, which was first unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2013, at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo. This vehicle was developed & designed by Renault's Romanian subsidiary, Dacia, & was received well in India on its launch.

Interiors of the new Renault Duster facelift is same as the current vehicle but device, chair upholstery options & power window switches are all different. It now has a fire extinguisher, security method & snow chains, though the cars in the Indian market will only have the fire extinguisher. The rear seats & boot area will most likely stay unchanged. Renault currently offers a navigation pack with the Duster & it is expected t that this will become a standard feature on the RXZ diesel variant.

When it comes to the engines, it's the same engine configuration - a one.5-litre diesel & a one.6-litre petrol. The diesel powertrain offers power outputs - 84 bhp, 240 Nm of top torque & 110 bhp, 240 Nm of torque. The petrol mill of the vehicle churns out a maximum power output of 102 bhp & 145 Nm of top torque.

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The lower spec diesel unit & petrol motor are combined together to a 5-speed manual transmission, while the 110 bhp diesel mill has been coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox. Some other additional features that are embedded in to the new Duster Facelift include the cruise control, speed limiter & rear parking assist. It also features the Electronic Stability Control & standard dual front airbags.

Renault's new weapon is the one.2-litre TCe petrol engine that produces 123.3 bhp & 204 Nm of torque. A six-speed manual takes care of the power that is being transmitted to the front wheels or all wheels & in the case of the latter, a four-wheel-drive method.

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The new Renault Duster Facelift is expected to be launched in the Indian market by mid-2014 & the cost is rumoured to be between Rs. 8-12.28 lakhs.

Urban SUV

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Chevrolet Trax has not yet been launched in India. It is expected to be introduced on the Indian roads by April 2014. Trax is a mini SUV that is designed chiefly for city navigation.

General Motors, the well-known American automakers, are the manufacturers of the SUV, Chevrolet Trax. It was unveiled at the North American International Auto show in April 2013. Chevrolet Trax is an urban SUV, which shares its platform with the Chevrolet Aveo.

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The Chevrolet Trax is designed in such a way that it gives an elevated vantage point to see all actions on the street. It measures 167.2 inches long and 70.0 inches wide and has a wheelbase of 100.6 inches. Overall, the vehicle looks stylish and impressive.

Chevrolet Trax comes with lots of features, which will render it a preferable option in the segment. The four.25 meters length helps in simple parking, in tighter parking conditions. The best thing about the automobile is that though it looks tiny from outside, it's comfortable and roomy interiors. It also offers massive storage places inside and provides comfortable seating for five passengers. Wider view is feasible as the seats are designed at a higher platform. While travelling with more luggage the flexible 60/40 flip and fold rear chair and fold flat front passenger seats allows to generate a bigger cargo space of about 1371 liters.

Chevrolet Trax will be offered in petrol engine options - the one.4-litre turbocharged with 138 bhp and the one.6-litre naturally aspirated mill with 130 bhp. There will be a diesel variant featuring a diesel engine with one.7-litre with 128bhp.

The Chevrolet Trax offers a slew of entertainment facilities. It comes with a CD player, mp3 playback and Bluetooth audio streaming facilities. It also has My link radio infotainment method. The standard Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity allows making and receiving calls using voice commands. Trax is the first vehicle in its class to integrate the Apple Siri Eyes Free expertise. It helps to complete a series of hands free tasks like composing texts and electronic mail messages and storing contacts on Smartphone using voice commands.

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It comes with lovely safety features like front Disk, Rear Disk brakes, Airbags, parking sensors, fog lamp, ABS, EBD and rear chair belts and the like. Trax, which will come with high ground clearance and monocoque chassis, is thought about to be a lovely option for the Indian roads. However, it will face hard competition from its competitors like the Renault Duster, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Ford EcoSport and the Mahindra Quanto.

Overall, they can say Trax is an amazing compact SUV, which has been engineered for the city, and offers great passenger comfort and flexible cargo capacity.

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Nissan Qashqai Next Generation SUV

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The top half of Qashqai has a smooth, vibrant appearance with a distinctive shoulder line that rises at the back & is like that of the Nissan Murrano. The lower part resembles an SUV due to the immense, prominent wheel arches & a slightly higher ground clearance. Nissan Qashqai is designed based on X-Trail & makes use of the same platform as the X-Trail.

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Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover dynamic SUV designed by Nissan ever since 2007. This tiny SUV is called Nissan Dualis in Japan & Australia. The facelift version of the Nissan Qashqai has been successful in getting a fair amount of attention in the Indian market also. This automobile caters to those buyers who require a dynamically designed SUV without the immense size & aggressiveness of a sport utility vehicle.

When the earlier Qashqai could accommodate only five passengers, the new version can chair as plenty of as seven passengers, thanks to a third row chair. Additional luxury features like keyless entry, rain sensitive wipers, UV filter glass & the like may not be present in the Indian version of the automobile, so that it is competitively priced for the Indian market.

The inside of the new Qashqai is meant to be more pretty than its exterior design. It will have five-doors & a stylish dashboard. The conventionally placed air-conditioner vents have a jet plane style with silver-finish rings. The centre of the dashboard has an integrated audio method & AC control. The 3-spoke steering is powered & is mounted with audio & computer controls on it. The computer screen displays the cruise control & the speed limiter settings apart from the conventional readings, thus making it simpler for the driver to have a complete control over the vehicle. Bluetooth connectivity for the mobile rings & CD stereo with four speakers adds to entertainment features within this crossover SUV.

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The vehicle comes in both petrol & diesel engine options with different engine capacities. It offers 5-speed manual as well as 6-speed manual & automatic gearboxes. The vehicle also has advanced breaking method, which is necessary for the Indian roads. The higher ground clearance & the wider wheelbase also make the ride enjoyable. Nissan has also taken care to introduce an array of safety features, which include six airbags; ABS with EBD, fog lamps, passenger airbag cancel switches & so on.

The Nissan Qashqai is a rival to the cars like Toyota RAV4 & the Honda CRV. It received a five-star safety rating from the Euro NCAP in 2007, which adds to its desirability. The expected cost of this compact dynamic SUV is about 21 lakh rupees in India.

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SUV 4x4 Planned for 2014

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The historical prestigious automobile manufacturer, the Bentley Motor Automobile company has always been at the top of British automotive engineering and up there with Rolls Royce when it comes to prestigious luxury automobile manufacturing and design. Even Queen Elizabeth II has of the "Bentley Arnage R" models as her 'State Limousine'.

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Even Bentleys' roots stem from its early years in technically advanced engineering and development practices, coupled with the company's phenomenal start in the motoring racing world with its run of successful victories at the famous 24 hour Le Mans race in France, with a staggering time race victories in the work of a "10 year" time span.

Bentley have always tried to push the envelope where automotive excellence is concerned and aims to give the best luxury driving experience feasible, so its no surprise to learn that Bentley have now announced the development for a brand spanking new vehicle in their new luxury line-up. The announcement came from the new Bentley motors boss "Wolfgang Durheimer" and confirmed months of speculation that Bentley will be producing a 4x4 SUV model, which ought to be launched sometime in 2014.

The luxury automobile marque which is owned by The Volkswagen Group, will be using some its parent company's know-how and also using the chassis from the new forthcoming Audi Q7 4x4 SUV. This step in to the SUV market is an aim at the upper luxury finish of the spectrum and to fill the gap in the current range.

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The new Bentley SUV will be likely to feature a newly developed Audi V12 TDi engine with immense power that will suit the Bentley SUV and the loyal Bentley automobile buyers across the globe. As this diesel will without a doubt return a better average mile to the gallon economy, but also mean is slightly greener option as a power unit for the planned 4x4.

Lots of of the other luxury automobile marques are currently producing SUVs in this prestigious motoring sector, although none that ought to be able to rival Bentley's planned esteemed four-wheeled drive offering. This is as well as a lovely move financially as like lots of of the other luxury automobile manufactures Bentley Motors are enjoying growing automobile sales in all of the new and emerging automotive markets, like China, India, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates to name a few. This new addition to the Bentley stable is positive to be welcomed in the USA which is another massive market for Bentley motor cars, where in recent years positive automobile brands have struggled, but Bentley appears to be bucking the trend.

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the 2014 Range Rover

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Analysts are of the view that this vehicle is an admirable luxury midsize SUV with over sufficient power for all driving conditions. Nevertheless, plenty of would have the V8 alternative because it's the additional push. The eight speed automatic transmission is appropriate for this SUV and analysts have commended the application of the engine's power.

The 2014 Range Rover Sport is definitely my favourite automobile for a few reasons. It is an SUV with swanky interiors, a comfortable ride and awesome off-road capabilities. This distinguished vehicle has a V6 engine, with an option for V8 and an eight speed automatic transmission. Astoundingly it is giant on fuel economy when compared to other cars in its range.

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The on of the best features of this posh vehicle is the driver assistance functions that make long distance driving pleasurable. You need not get this automobile to negotiate some tight turns because it does so effortlessly showing how efficient it is. The individual suspensions on each wheel as well as the sensors automatically come in to play to handle corners at high speed.

Regardless the outward manifestation of opulence by this vehicle, the Range Rover Sports claws its way through the most obstinate dregs. The amalgamation of off-road performance with gracious and polished on-road driving is odd. The compartment has an exceptional level of affluence that is complemented by the most superior automobile audio.

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The Sports Utility Vehicle will also know when it is essential to latch up the middle rear differential. The structure of the 2014 sports has an aluminum unibody similar to the used by the new Range Rover. This is the key to its quietness, stiffness and great directional agility.

This is a automobile that has been designed to take in to unique driving conditions and has the expertise to discern exactly what to do. It will know what amount of suspension delivery to permit, which wheels need specific breaking pressure and exactly how much pressure is necessary. The steering has been lauded for its precision and movement and the brakes are esteemed for their strength.

This is a vehicle that feels much at home on the road because of the design of the body. Rough pavements have been muted by the newly overhauled suspension. The eclectically assisted steering aids in the enhancement of driver experience thus intensifying response and clearing out noise.

A lot has gone in to the verification of different situations in actual life situations through experiments and trials to make this vehicle what it is today. The level of dedication shown by the architects of this vehicle is high. The redesign that has gone in to this new automobile has given it a comfortable riding experience and agile handling.

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Everything that has been used on the Sports 2014 is upscale and modern and of high quality. It is definitely a privilege to own such a automobile that has a lot to offer. This is without a doubt of the marvels of engineering.

All New Small Cadillac Crossover

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Crossover SUV

The Cadillac brand continues to add new models, with the XTS & ATS joining the fold in 2012, the ELR in 2013 & updates of current models also rolling out. General Motors is on a roll with its luxury brand, a formidable competitor to the likes of BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti, Audi & other premium brands. new model that will likely be introduced is a subcompact crossover, but you will must wait until 2014 to see this vehicle.

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Details about the upcoming Cadillac model are scarce, but Automotive News interviewed Cadillac head Bob Ferguson to confirm the rumored vehicle's existence. Ferguson noted that such a model was in the planning stages, but did not commit to this model being sold in North America, at least not initially.

Designs for a tiny crossover SUV are progressing, a model that will compete against the BMW one Series. This won't be the first time that GM has offered a premium subcompact crossover SUV as the automaker now has the Buick Encore in its fold. Still, its top brand has lacked such a model, a vehicle that will slot below the SRX when it is introduced.

GM has been expanding Cadillac's visibility across China & is in the system of relaunching the brand in Europe, a market that is beset by overcapacity & economic struggles. Still, GM sees Europe as important to Cadillac's final success & will likely offer the unnamed crossover to the market when it is released Asia. That means the crossover will offer at least diesel engine, a powerplant that could also find its way to America.
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Engine Choices

Cadillac currently is outselling its America rival, Lincoln, by a 2-to-1 margin. However, parent Ford Motor Company has committed to invest billions in resurrecting Lincoln, a brand that was the top luxury make as recently as 1998. At the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Lincoln MKC idea was unveiled -- that vehicle, expected to go in to production for 2014 would compete directly against the BMW one Series as well as the upcoming Cadillac model.

New Buyers

The second reason for the model is that stronger fleet fuel economy requirements are gradually kicking in. The brand, long dependent on oversized SUVs such as the Escalade & giant sedans such as the retired DTS, must offset its larger vehicles with smaller models. It is reasonable to think that the new crossover might possibly offer a hybrid model , that would get 40 mpg.

There's excellent reasons why Cadillac will offer a diminutive crossover SUV. The first reason is that the brand must appeal to more youthful & more suave buyers. Cadillac's future hinges on expanding its appeal, therefore upwardly mobile 30-something buyers would be targeted.

New Models

For Cadillac, every new model comes with some risks. The luxury market continues to grow, but the strongest players have been raising the bar quickly. The new Cadillac crossover SUV must be executed flawlessly or risk alienating potential buyers. That is a risk GM will work to overcome, by presenting a brand new model that meets, even exceeds expectations.

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The Best SUV With an Indian Design

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Tata Motors Limited has been designing and producing cars suitable for the Indian conditions since 1991. The SUV Tata Safari was first introduced in 1998. It underwent modifications in 2003 and again in 2005. In 2007, the then existing engines were replaced by two.2 litre DiCOR diesel engines. In 2012, a brand spanking new model Safari Strome with a two.2 VariCOR diesel engine was launched.

The Tata Safari DiCOR has versions: LX 4x2, EX 4x2, GX 4x2, VX 4x2 and VX 4x4; and the Strome has five variants: LX 4x2, EX 4x2, VX4x2 and VX 4x4 and an Explorer version all in diesel. The front of the automobile is dominated by a grey colored radiator (chrome grille for higher versions), adjustable headlamps with halogen fittings, body coloured bumper with a wide air dam, fog lamps as well as a toughened laminated wind screen with intermittent wipers. For Strome variants, a brand spanking new bumper, a pair of projector head lights and round fog lamps are provided. The electrical rearview mirrors with turn lights and body colored handles give an elegant look. At the rear, a spoiler, high mounted cease lamps and fog lamps (for higher variants only) are provided.

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Safety features of Tata Safari include ABS, EBD, airbags (for higher variants), side impact beams, engine immobiliser and central locking and infant lock facility. The suspension is independent double wishbone type with torsion bar at the front and coil springs type at the rear. Brake process is ventilated disc type at the front and drum type at the rear.

The interiors are done in grey and beige for the DiCOR and in black and cream for the Strome. An HVAC process, a digital clock, fabric grey upholstery, an adjustable steering column and CD player with AM/FM radio are the features found inside. Roof mounted AC controls, a day/night adjusting rearview mirror as well as a DVD player are the added attractions of higher variants.

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The DiCOR variants have 2179 cc, 138 bhp, 320 NM torque engine with a fuel economy of ten.45 to 15.5 kmpl. The Strome has a 2179 cc, 138 bhp, 320 NM torque engine with a mileage of 14 kmpl. All variants have manual transmission process as well as a top speed of 160 kmph.

The dimensions of Tata Safari are 4650 mm length, 1918 mm width, 1925 mm height, 2650 mm wheel base and 205 mm ground clearance and of the Strome 4655 mm, 1965 mm, 1922 mm, 2650 mm and 200 mm respectively.

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The prices of the DiCOR range from Rupees 8.87 to 13.74 lakhs and for the VariCOR Rupees ten.3 to 14.47 lakhs. The competition for the Safari comes from SUVs like the Mahindra XUV500, the Mahindra Scorpion and the Renault Duster.

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