Honda Cars India Introduces Special Editions of WR-V, City and BR-V

Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL), leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India, today announced the introduction of special editions of three of its models Honda WR-V, Honda City and Honda BR-V. These special editions include Honda WR-V - Alive Edition, City - Edge Edition and BR-V - Style Edition and have been introduced to mark the beginning of festive sales in India. 

Speaking about the introduction of these special editions, Mr. Rajesh Goel, SVP & Director, Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India Ltd. said, “With the onset of festive season, we are extremely delighted to offer the special editions of Honda WR-V, Honda City, and Honda BR-V. We are confident that these will be appreciated by our customers for the enhanced value they offer.” 

Honda WR-V - Alive Edition 

The Honda WR-V - Alive edition comes with a host of comfort, convenience, and safety features and is based on S grade. 

• Special Edition - Alive Emblem
• 16-inch Diamond Cut Alloy Wheel
• Rear camera with IRVM display
• Rear parking sensors
• Premium seat cover with special edition logo
• Premium steering wheel cover
• Honda Connect (With 1st Month Subscription free)
• Ex-Showroom Delhi price 
  S MT Alive (i-VTEC) – Rs 802,500 
  S MT Alive (i-DTEC) – Rs 911,000

Additionally, WR-V now comes with a new exterior color - Radiant Red Metallic and is available in all grades of WR-V. 

Honda City - Edge Edition 

The The Honda City - Edge edition is based on SV grade and comes enriched with: 

• Special Edition Emblem
• 15-inch Diamond Cut Alloy Wheel
• Rear parking sensors
• Rear camera with IRVM display
• Ex-Showroom Delhi price 
  SV MT Edge (i-VTEC) – Rs 975,000 
  SV MT Edge (i-DTEC) – Rs 11,10,000

Honda BR-V - Style edition 

The Honda BR-V Style edition with its enriched and stylish looks will be available across grades. 

• Special Edition Emblem
• Front Guard
• Tailgate Spoiler
• Body side moulding
• Front & rear bumper protector
• Ex Showroom Delhi price 
  S MT Style (i-VTEC) – Rs 10,44,500 
  V MT Style (i-VTEC) – Rs 11,59,000 
  VX MT Style (i-VTEC) – Rs 12,63,000 
  V CVT Style (i-VTEC) – Rs 12,77,500 
  S MT Style (i-DTEC) – Rs 11,79,000 
  V MT Style (i-DTEC) – Rs 12,65,500 
  VX MT Style (i-DTEC) – Rs 13,74,000

Booking for New Ciaz opens at NEXA showrooms

Maruti Suzuki announced the opening of bookings for the New Ciaz at its NEXA showrooms across India from tomorrow onwards. The premium sedan Ciaz is all set to arrive in a brand new avatar. The New Ciaz will further strengthen Maruti Suzuki’s position in the A3 premium sedan segment.

New Looks

The New Ciaz comes with the aggressive stance, bold design with a premium road presence. The exteriors are accentuated by many first in segment premium design features like LED Projector headlamp with DRL, New LED Rear Combination Lamp, and New Machined Alloy wheels.

Elite Interiors

The interiors of the New Ciaz have also been upgraded keeping core focus on convenience and luxury. The interiors of New Ciaz include new premium dashboard and host of convenience features.

For pre-launch bookings, customers can take any of the following routes:

• -  The New Ciaz can be booked with an initial payment of Rs 11,000/- at any of the 319 NEXA showrooms.
• -  Customers can also E-Book the New Ciaz on www.nexaexperience.com.

First SUV with a long wheelbase from the four rings: Audi Q5L at the Beijing Motor Show

It stretches 4.77 meters (15.6 ft) long and offers plenty of space for five people and loads of luggage: Audi is presenting the new Q5L at the Beijing Motor Show from April 25 to May 4. The long version of the successful SUV is aimed specifically at customers in China. You can choose between five equipment lines and two performance versions of the 2.0 TFSI – the Quattro all-wheel-drive system is standard.

Audi customers in China traditionally prize cars with roomy interiors and high prestige value. Audi currently offers three models with an extended wheelbase: the A4L, the A6L, and the A8L. Now the Audi Q5L is being added. It will celebrate its world premiere on April 25 at the Beijing Motor Show, one of the most important automobile shows in the world. The Audi Q5L is the first SUV from the brand in a long version. Compared to its original base, its wheelbase and exterior length have each increased by 88 millimeters (3.5 in). This benefits passengers in the rear seat, who gain an additional 110 millimeters (4.3 in) of knee room. Depending on the position of the rear seat system, the volume of the luggage compartment remains unchanged at 550 to 1,550 liters (19.4 – 54.7 cu ft).

Buyers of the Audi Q5L can choose between the Vogue, Lifestyle, Design, Sport, and Sport plus equipment lines, depending on the engine. These differ in many exterior and interior details. Even the Vogue base model of the Q5 L comes with convenient three-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning and the Audi smartphone interface on board. Starting with the Lifestyle model line, the high-end operating system MMI navigation plus and the fully digital Audi virtual cockpit are added. The Design, Sport, and Sport plus lines also include the Bang & Olufsen Sound System with 3D sound.

The Audi pre sense basic and Audi pre sense city safety systems come standard in all lines; in addition, there are assistance packages for the city and for suburban streets. Starting with the Lifestyle line, LED headlights are available as an option with the highly convenient Matrix LED technology. The panoramic glass roof is also standard.

The drive system in the Audi Q5L is a bestseller on the Chinese market: the powerful and efficient four-cylinder Turbo 2.0 TFSI. It is available with 140 kW (190 hp) or with 185 kW (252 hp). It accelerates the SUV from zero to 100 km/h (0 – 62.1 mph) in 8.6 or 6.7 seconds, respectively. According to the Chinese emission standard C5, the consumption with 20-inch wheels is 6.9 or 7.3 liters per 100 km (34.1 or 32.2 US mpg); this corresponds to CO2 emissions of 164 and 174 g/km (263.9 or 280.0 g/mi). A standard seven-speed S Tronic transfers the power to the Quattro with ultra-technology, which is also standard. In the Audi drive select, the driver can choose between the comfort, auto, dynamic, efficiency and individual driving profiles. Wheel formats range from 18 to 20 inches in diameter.

Like the Q5 with a normal wheelbase, Audi also produces the Q5L in a joint venture with FAW-VW in CKD production in the Changchun plant in northern China. A part of the prefabricated components come from Audi's plant in San José Chiapa, Mexico. With the new Q5L, Audi is seeking to further expand its strong position in the Chinese SUV market. Sales will launch in summer 2018. 

with thanks: Audi

Tata Motors introduces a new XZ variant in NEXON

Key Highlights:

• Floating Dashtop Touchscreen Infotainment with 8-speaker system
• Voice commands with Android Auto: Navigation, Phone, Music, Climate control
• Reverse camera assist
• Projector Headlamps
• Height adjustable driver seat and seatbelts
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To mark the overwhelming success of the NEXON, Tata Motors today announced the launch of its new variant – the NEXON XZ. NEXON has been a LEVEL NEX performing brand since its launch and has witnessed great recognition for its futuristic design, powerful driving dynamics, and best-in-class connectivity.

Offering more choice to the customers, NEXON XZ variant is positioned very attractively to provide premium features which until now were the USPs of the XZ+. Through this, more customers will now be able to enjoy the exclusive features such as the floating touchscreen infotainment, voice command, reverse camera etc. The NEXON XZ  variant will be available in both Petrol & Diesel engine options at a starting price of INR. 7,99,000 for the petrol variant and INR 8,99,000 for diesel variant (Ex-showroom Delhi).

According to Mr. Vivek Srivatsa – Head – Marketing, PVBU, Tata Motors – “With a continuous focus to introduce products that not only enhance the brand, but simultaneously align well with the rising aspirations of customer segments, we are happy to introduce wider choice to NEXON customers in the form of a new variant – XZ. The NEXON XZ will be positioned very attractively to provide premium features to our customers. With fourteen exciting features, the NEXON XZ is yet another step towards making the brand more aspirational”

The NEXON XZ comes equipped with the following features:

1.	Floating Dashtop touchscreen infotainment
2.	Reverse camera assist
3.	Projector headlamps
4.	Height adjustable driver seat
5.	Height adjustable seatbelts
6.	Android Auto
7.	Voice command recognition – Phone, Music, Navigation and Climate control
8.	Voice alerts: For car functions like Park–brake release alert, seatbelt reminder, low fuel warning, low brake fluid warning, doors/tailgate open alert etc
9.	4 tweeters
10.	Text/Whatsapp message readout & reply
11.	Image and video playback on Infotainment screen
12.	Drive-away locking feature
13.	Fabric inserts on Door Trims
14.	Day/Night Inside Rear View Mirror

Taking the Compact SUV segment by storm since its launch, the NEXON has been the most awarded Compact SUV of 2018 and has been a key contributor in the success of Tata Motors’ passenger vehicle business unit.

With thanks: Tata Motors

Toyota Kirloskar Motor extends ‘Drive the Nation: Government Employee Sales Program’ to year end on high demand

Customers can now avail 100% On Road Funding for 8 Years with ZERO down payment - Benefits under the campaign extended to Corolla Altis

In its endeavor to enhance customer delight, Toyota Kirloskar Motor extended its special sales initiative “Drive the Nation” until December 31st, 2017 for state and central government employees. The campaign has been highly appreciated nationwide by customers across India for the customized offers and the value proposition that Etios series offers as an ideal family car. Strong demand from customers and positive push in sales have encouraged TKM to extend this campaign for each quarter.

Rolled out in 2016 in-line with Toyota’s customer-first philosophy, a driving force behind all innovative products and services, “Drive the Nation” campaign offers a range of benefits starting from affordable funding solutions focused on low customer acquisition cost, attractive offers on Toyota Protect Insurance and Toyota Genuine Accessories and unmatched extended warranty. The campaign has successfully contributed to around 7% sales to total sales for Etios Series and 11% sales to the personal segment.

Drive the Nation scheme presents a 100% On Road Funding for a tenure of 8 Years for serving and retired government employees with Zero Down Payment and Lowest EMI. “Drive the Nation Champions” have been appointed in each of the sales outlets of Toyota in order to give dedicated attention to all government employee inquiries. This promotional offer will be supported by Toyota’s large sales and service network spread across the country.

Speaking on the initiative, N Raja, Director & Senior Vice President (Sales & Marketing), Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd said, “Quality products and services are integral to Toyota’s goal of customer delight. We continuously try to ensure that we offer a range of products and services to suit the requirements of customers. It gives us immense satisfaction that ‘Drive the Nation’ campaign has generated an overwhelming response in each phase since its launch in 2016. It is the testament to the world-class quality, durability, reliability the Etios series brings to the Indian customer. We are delighted that we have been able to serve the government employees through this campaign who incessantly work hard for the nation. Owing to strong demands from customers, we have included our premium & global sedan Corolla Altis under the purview of this special sales campaign. The Corolla Altis is undoubtedly one of the most popular sedans which is sold in over 150 countries and has a base of over 44 million happy customers across the world. Additionally, we have introduced 100% On Road Funding for a tenure of 8 Years on Etios Series to enhance affordability and ease of acquisition. Government employees serve our country with unceasing pride and responsibility, and we feel that they deserve a car which is as dependable.

We are thankful to our customers for their continued patronage to brand Toyota and hope more government employees become proud Toyota owners”, he added.

Etios series has set a safety benchmark in the industry is the first in the segment to standardize dual SRS airbags and ABS with EBD across all grades, also the first in its segment to introduce the new ISOFIX Tether for Child Seat. Recently the Made-in India Etios bagged 4 Stars at a crash test campaign organized by Global NCAP the international body that is involved in new car assessment in association with AA South Africa scoring 4-star rating in frontal adult passenger protection and three stars in child occupant protection. It has also been recognized as “Most Dependable Car” in the Entry Mid-Size Segment award by JD Power 2017 India vehicle dependability study, for three consecutive years.

Source: Toyota