Hyundai i10

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                Hyundai i10 is set to become even more appealing from 2011, benefitting from a comprehensive series of enhancements to offer customers greater value for money than ever before.

              This new and improved version of Hyundai's entry-point model represents a significant step forward compared with the outgoing i10, which has received consistent praise from press and public alike since its launch in 2008. By mixing unexpected quality with a high specification and affordability, the i10 helped drive a dramatic shift in the public's attitude towards Hyundai - it quickly became the brand's biggest-selling model in Europe in 2009, and has picked up numerous awards worldwide. Hyundai intends to build on its success with this refreshed 2011 model.

                        The latest Hyundai i10 offers a comprehensive series of improvements while retaining all the attributes that made it so popular in the first place. Chief among the changes are enhancements to the i10's design - both in the cabin and on the exterior of the car - which gives the latest model a more upmarket presence than any rival at a similar price point. These important design changes are in keeping with the brand's bold and progressing design language, bringing a clear family resemblance between the new i10 and other recently launched Hyundais, including the sleek ix35 and ix20 models.

• To make the most of this efficient new 1.0-litre engine, Hyundai has introduced an all-new model - the i10 Blue. This special 'eco' edition of the i10 emits an astonishingly low 99g/km CO2, so it gains exemption from VED and the London Congestion Charge. It is currently the only sub-£10k five-seater car on the market to achieve this, and the first of a family of Blue models that will underscore Hyundai's commitment to environmental technology.
• Equipment specification across the Hyundai i10 range remains impressive, with usually optional features, such as air conditioning and the addition of an iPod plug-in, standard fit on all new i10s. As part of a class-leading equipment list, customers will also find four airbags, a six-speaker stereo, 14-inch wheels, electric windows and central locking all as standard on all models.
• In ascending order, the trim levels are Blue, Classic, Active (which replaces Comfort for the 2011 model), and Style. Each trim level offers features and technology unheard of on a car at this price point, for example smart 14-inch alloy wheels and heated front seats on the Style trim. Choosing the right i10 is simple for UK customers too, with straightforward price gaps between trim packages and no hidden extras.
• And, importantly, the Hyundai i10 still has the longest wheelbase in the class, meaning exceptional interior space - it's a full five-seater with room for luggage.

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• That long wheelbase also gives the ride and handling characteristics of a far larger car, meaning the i10 needn't just be confined to the city limits. Combined with a modern front and rear suspension design, electric power steering and all-round disc brakes, the i10's specification could embarrass some cars in the class above.
• And of course all i10s come with Hyundai's world-beating five-year unlimited mileage warranty for total peace of mind. This has been extended for the new 2011 model to include Five Year Triple Care, which includes five years' roadside assistance and five years of vehicle health checks. It's an offer that is yet to be matched by any of Hyundai's rivals.
• All in all it means that buyers who want a small car with small bills needn't put up with big compromises.

• A special 'Blue Drive' badge is fitted to mark the car out as one of Hyundai's most efficient, environmentally friendly models. This will appear on other Hyundais in the near future. Unlike rival models that are designed to maximise fuel economy, heavy but still important items such as the spare wheel have not been sacrificed from the i10 Blue in the pursuit of low emissions.

• Hyundai intends to be a global leader in environmental technologies, and the Hyundai i10 Blue, as part of the Blue Drive initiative, will contribute significantly to a reduction in the company's European average emissions figure.
• As this table illustrates, it is currently the only five-seat car on sale in the UK that achieves less than 100g/km CO2 and costs less than £10,000.

Powertrains - new, ultra-modern Euro V petrol engines...

                      A new and improved range of Euro V compliant engines blend clean performance with excellent fuel economy and ultra-low emissions. The latest Hyundai i10 introduces the all-new 1.0-litre 'Kappa' engine, which replaces the old 1.1-litre 'Epsilon' unit. This cutting-edge three-cylinder engine achieves a remarkable 67.3mpg combined: the sort of cheap-to-run credentials that will resonate with customers as the cost of motoring continues to rise.

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore

Unique success for a super sports car......

             The most successful super sports car in Lamborghini's history captures the imagination with the brutal power of its 560 hp V10 engine, the absolute grip of its permanent all-wheel drive and the razor-sharp precision of its chassis. Every kilometer in the Lamborghini Gallardo is an intense experience of explosive dynamics and absolute control. Its breathtaking performance is indicated by the 3.7 seconds it takes to reach 100 km/h and its top speed of 325 km/h

        Just a month before the world debut of its V12 replacement for the Murciélago at 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Automobili Lamborghini has presented at the 2011 Qatar Motor Show a highly exclusive and appealing vehicle making its world premiere: the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore, a Special Edition supersports car which will be produced for the European and Asian-Pacific markets, while for the American market it will be only available in the version LP550-2. As its name implies, this special series features an exclusive two-tone finish with matching interior, and offers a full range of standard equipment. A refined contrast between the black roof and the color of the rest of the body (available in a choice of five shades) further emphasizes the sharp, dynamic lines of the Gallardo LP560-4, while simultaneously enhancing its sportiness and adding a touch of elegance to an extremely prestigious model in the field of automotive design.

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            With its new Bicolore model, Lamborghini is now setting a further design highlight in the ten-cylinder model series. The colored exterior finish matched with the black on the upper area of the body gives the Gallardo a new, more aggressive personality that looks even wider, even more extreme and innately adhered to the road.

           From the window-line upwards (including pillars, roof, engine hood and rear spoiler), the vehicle is decorated in Noctis Black - a pastel black that contrasts perfectly with the lower area of the body, available in a choice of five colors: Giallo Midas, Arancio Borealis, Grigio Telesto, Bianco Monocerus and Blu Caelum.

            The exterior appearance is enhanced by Skorpius aluminum-alloy rims with 15 thin spokes that are forged to minimize unsprung weight and are finished in titanium gray enamel. And, the air intakes and front spoiler have a high-gloss black finish, as does the upper section of the rear diffuser.

Top-quality and highly individual interior

                   The contrast between black and color is repeated in an understated, elegant manner in the interior of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore. The instrument panel, seats, door panels and other elements in the passenger compartment are upholstered in the finest "Nero Persus" leather, with a refined contrast provided by precise stitching that is colored to match the exterior paintwork: yellow, orange, blue and gray (also used on the Bianco Monocerus version).

                The bezel of the e-gear transmission on the center console is in Nero Noctis, just like the upper area of the vehicle. Obviously, the interior is finished in the Lamborghini tradition using only the materials of the very highest quality, which are crafted with undisputed professionalism and fine Italian workmanship.

          The complete range of standard equipment includes the fast e-gear automated transmission controlled by paddles on the steering column. A lifting system enables the front axle to be raised for safer travel onto ramps and over humps in the road, and the engine hood in tempered glass provides a stunning view of the heart of the vehicle: a 5.2 liter, 90° V-10 engine with stratified direct injection.

        From a satellite navigation system to a rear-view camera, from a brake system with carbon-ceramic discs to heated power seats, a long list of optional equipment and accessories allows the vehicle to be adapted to the personal requirements of any client.

                 Well over 10,000 Gallardos have left the production facility at company headquarters in Sant'Agata Bolognese - a unique success story in the world of super sports cars. The Bicolore Special Edition is particularly intended for the enthusiast who desires a supercar with an exclusive appearance and remarkable design. In any event, he or she will own a Lamborghini that is altogether distinguished by an extremely dynamic character, maximum driving excitement, yet an ability to be driven daily.

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New Chevrolet Sail U-VA Due

 WHEN: October 2012

HOW MUCH: Rs 4 – 6 lakh

ENGINES: 1.2-litre petrol/LPG, 1.3-litre diesel

          General Motors had introduced the Chevrolet Aveo U-VA here in India in the year 2006. The Aveo U-VA was the first large hatch from Chevrolet for the Indian market and came with only 1.2-liter petrol engine option. The Chevrolet Aveo U-VA was spawned on the GM-Daewoo T200 platform however the hatch did not set the sales charts on fire as the American major was expecting. The Indian automobile market was not ready for larger hatchbacks, lackadaisical design and poor performance with missing diesel option were a few reason that dampened Aveo sales. Also hatchback segment was absorbed by smaller hatch’s like Maruti Swift, Hyundai i10 which looked more appropriate and suited the mindset. 

         Now six years later from the Chevrolet Aveo U-VA launch, General Motors is ready to play again and would tap the large hatchback segment with an all new large hatch, the ‘Chevrolet Sail U-VA’. The soon to be launched large hatch from General Motors, Chevrolet Sail U-VA also sells as Chevrolet Sail and is made available in both hatch and sedan body styling. For now India will get the large hatch version or the Sail U-VA which is slated to launch on the 2nd of November, while the sedan version of the Chevrolet Sail will arrive in December 2012. 

       We were one of the blessed few who test drove the upcoming Chevrolet U-VA Sail across the Pune Expressway and up to the twisty roads on the hills of Aambey Valley to bring you this exclusive road test of one of the most anticipated cars from General Motors in recent times. 

Design – Exteriors

                The Chevrolet Sail U-VA hatchback was designed and developed by the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Centre (PATAC) which is jointly managed by General Motors and SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation). Chevrolet Sail entered the Chinese shores in January 2010 and became an instant hit by clocking in a consistent 25,000 units per month. Exports to Latin America started in 2011 and currently the Chevrolet Sail U-VA enjoys the distinction of being the bestselling export market car from China. 

                  One look at the Chevrolet Sail U-VA would take you over and make you curious enough find out more. The looks on the Chevrolet Sail U-VA are not something that will captivate you the very instant but the design is alluring enough to make you like it, its something that will grows on you and grows quickly. 

            The Chevrolet Sail U-VA has an overall length of 3946mm, while it stands at 1503mm in height and is 1690mm wide. The dimensions of the Chevrolet Sail U-VA make it one of the biggest large hatchbacks in the segment, way larger than the Maruti Swift, Ford Figo, Maruti Ritz and the Toyota Etios Liva. 

The front profile or front fascia of the Chevrolet Sail U-VA reveals the hatch belongs to the Chevrolet family with the family grille that we have also seen on the other Chevrolet cars namely Beat, Cruze and Captiva. The nose of the Chevrolet Sail U-VA has the Chevrolet Bow-Tie engraved in the middle of the twin chrome garnish that runs around the honey comb mesh grill in black.

Interiors

                  The overall styling on the front and sides is very appealing on the Chevrolet Sail U-VA and flat on the rear section. All in all the Chevrolet Sail U-VA is an elegant and neat looking large hatch. The build quality and paint job is also on the better side. 

Chevrolet Sail U-VA has one of the best aerodynamics, a feature that leads to the lowest drag coefficients in its segment resulting in enhanced fuel efficiency. 

                   The interior of the Chevrolet Sail U-VA are adorned with beige colour theme that adds more depth to the already large cabin area. The dashboard uses beige shades and the quality of the plastics can be felt outright. The instrument cluster gets the amber backlight glow and consists of a smart looking digital RPM meter on the left, a large semi-circular speedo in the middle calibrated to 200kmph and the tell-tale warning light cluster on the right side along with a single trip and odometer.  

                    The tri-pod design of the cluster has a neat looking silver lining around the dials while the speedo gets a soft amber glow effect in the middle with a red needle that indicates the speed. The steering on the Chevrolet Sail U-VA comes with a 2-spoke design along with individual horn buttons on either side. 

                     The leather wrapped steering feels good to grip but the horn buttons are a bit difficult to get used to as you need to use your thumb each time you need to honk the horn making it an ardous task especially while turning. There are two cubby storage areas on the right side of the steering wheel on the dash. The centre console gets an all silver fascia shade. A single-DIN CD-MP3 player with AUX, USB port and Bluetooth audio playback connectivity does a good job duty in here. A small storage space can be made good use of just under the MP3 players head unit. The single zone manual AC unit with round dials works well to cool down the largish cabin of the Chevrolet Sail U-VA. The centre console has a large deep storage space upfront. The manual gear shifter has a somewhat angular design on it; the stalk is good to grip. 

                This shifting of the fuel tank has extended the space of the floor area of the Chevrolet Sail U-VA. The rear seats get the 40-60 full split fold option and due to the fuel tank repositioning, loads of space is available under the rear seat. There is more than enough leg and head room for the rear passengers and three passengers can comfortably sit abreast on the rear seat of the Chevrolet Sail U-VA. A pair of fixed headrests do their job on the rear seats. Map pockets behind the front seats are standard on the Chevrolet Sail U-VA. 

Verdict

                    The Chevrolet Sail U-VA diesel is a well-made car from the General Motors stable and shines in mostly all departments. It’s got a large and spacious cabin area with some clever fuel tank re-positioning that increases the already good space. The 1.3-litre SDE motor is a gem of an engine that excels in power, performance and fuel economy giving you good power at all times. The Chevrolet Sail U-VA has loads of space in its cabin while it drives and handles nicely. The Chevrolet Sail U-VA will be a very exciting car to buy if priced well by General Motors. Till then let’s wait and watch what General Motors is up to with its pricing.

                     We can see nothing but exciting times for General Motors and Chevrolet Sail U-VA ahead provided it’s competitively and cleverly priced. 

 Pricing

        We expect General Motors to price the Chevrolet Sail U-VA interestingly starting just under the Maruti Swift’s pricing of both the petrol and diesel versions at Rs. 4.30 lakh for the petrol and Rs. 5.50lakh for the diesel (Ex showroom).

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