Maruti’s attempt to go premium and lure the higher end of the spectrum enters the first phase with the upcoming Ciaz. The mid-size sedan replacing the SX4 may have some average engines but Maruti knows what a generic Indian consumer really seeks: high fuel efficiency and a big features list.
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Maruti launches special editions of Celerio, Swift, and Dzire!
While everyone is expecting the new facelifts of the Swift and the Dzire models to be launched anytime now, Maruti Suzuki has just launched special editions of both the Swift hatchback and the Dzire sedan to make space for the upcoming new cars in their showrooms. The company has also launched a limited edition of the Celerio too!
The special editions are dubbed ‘VXi+’ for the Celerio, ‘Silver Plus’ for the Swift, and ‘Regalia’ for the Dzire. Let’s quickly see the additions Maruti has made to the three cars, and help you decide whether the extra stuff is worth bringing your cheque books out of the drawers.
VW Vento 1.5 Diesel launched with 7-speed DSG gearbox – manual is available too!
Earlier this month we told you about Volkswagen’s plans to put the Polo GT TDI’s new 1.5-litre diesel engine in the Vento and that the company might also bring its fantastic 7-speed DSG gearbox to the mix. VW India has done just that and the car was launched today with the new engine and with both the five-speed manual and DSG automatic gearboxes to choose from.
Moreover, while the ‘normal’ Polo with the same engine is good for 90 PS and 230 Nm torque, both the Vento TDI variants get the new engine in its ‘Polo GT TDI state of tune’ – 105 PS and 250 Nm. Plus, the diesel hatch makes do with a five-speed manual gearbox only whereas the diesel sedan gets the DSG. Of course, VW already sells the Polo GT TSI and Vento TSI petrols with the DSG gearbox.
SPIED: 2015 Verna Facelift Spotted Testing in India For the First Time
The Moscow Motor Show, which took place in August end this year, saw the presence of the Solaris which is coming to India to slug it out in a segment which is becoming highly competitive each day.
Vento Facelift With New 1.5L Diesel Engine May Launch on 24th Sep
Volkswagen India recently introduced the Polo facelift and now it’s the turn of its three-box sibling to get a similar treatment. The upcoming Vento facelift will get the Polo’s GT TDI’s 1.5-litre diesel engine that produces 105PS and 250Nm of torque.