Ford Endeavour

An SUV from FORD...

An SUV from FORD... Ford Endeavour is an SUV, available in both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drives. It is powered by 2.5L inter-cooled turbo diesel that delivers maximum power of 112ps/3500.Ford Endeavour's high ride height, balanced wheel well openings and substantial proportions below the bodyside mouldings lend it an impressive appearance. It is quite spacious and can seat 7 passengers comfortably with easy in-and-out access to the third row seats.Ford Endeavour is equipped with all the necessary safety features such as dual airbags for driver and passenger, individual seat belts in all seating positions, 4-wheel anti-lock brake system, a high visibility "command" driving position, side-door intrusion beams, collapsible steering column, child-proof rear door locks, and fuel tank shields.

Photo Gallery :

Maruti Escudo, the new Grand Vitara, coming soon

The Escudo will be the replacement for the venerable old Suzuki Grand Vitara in India.

Maruti plans to launch the latest version of its SUV Grand Vitara - the Suzuki Escudo - in India very soon. No firm dates are available as of writing this.Maruti officials talked about the launch of the Escudo in India at the unveiling of the company's A3 class sedan, the Maruti SX4 in India. Globally, the Escudo is marketed as an urban cross-country vehicle that offers the riding comfort as a passenger car. That puts it in much the same class as a Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson and Chevrolet Forester - out of which only the CR-V is selling in any considerable numbers. The Escudo in India will also be compared to the Ford Endeavour which recently had a fresh go at the market. The expected engine options are a 2000cc petrol as well as a 2.7 litre diesel.We expect the latest moel of the Escudo, with its clean-cut lines, to make the debut in India. As an SUV goes, it is pretty much what customers would expect - reasonably large and sophisticated, and moderate off-road capabilities.
Pricing details of the Maruti Escudo too are unavailable officially, though sources indicate that the SUV would be priced at Rs 12-15 lakhs ex-showroom in India. They also tell us that the expected launch will be in July 2007. Maruti had showcased the Escudo in the last Auto Expo in New Delhi, where it evoked considerable interest. The price, if true, will position it pretty much in the same price range as the Endeavour while keeping comfortably below the CR-V.What we know so far is that the Maruti Escudo will be imported - mostly like as a compeltely built unit. Maruti can be expected to crank up the PR machinery before the launch - it's last SUV, the Grand Vitara, had a cold reception in India, and they company can be expected to pull out all stops to make sure the Escudo would not meet the same fate.

Photo Gallery :

HONDA CR-V

Cr-V" redirects here. It is also a shorthand referring to chromium-vanadium alloy tool steels.

The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1996. It was loosely derived from the Honda Civic to satisfy a public demand for a sport-utility vehicle from Honda. There are discrepancies as to what "CR-V" stands for, with Honda sources in different markets citing different meanings. Though Honda sales literature in UK reportedly makes references to "Compact Recreational Vehicle", other Honda references (including the official Honda Japan CR-V Fact Book [1] and Honda Worldwide [2]) cite "Comfortable Runabout Vehicle". It is available in both all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive, although in many markets such as the United Kingdom, only all-wheel drive is offered due to lack of demand for lower specification vehicles and higher consumer expectations.
Honda produces CR-Vs in the United Kingdom and Japan for worldwide markets, and as of 2007, North American CR-Vs are produced in East Liberty, Ohio. The CR-V is produced for the Chinese market by the Dongfeng Honda Automobile Company, a joint venture with Honda. Starting in fall 2007, North American CR-Vs will also be produced in Jalisco, Mexico in addition to the US, Japan, and Britain due to high demand. Honda executives considered making the CR-V as one of the first vehicles to be produced at Honda's new facility currently under construction in Greensburg, Indiana that will open in fall 2008; however, the facility will initially exclusively produce the Civic, which may free up space in East Liberty for CR-V production from the 2009 model year onward. Elsewhere, the CR-V is Honda's smallest SUV other than the related Element sold in the United States and Canada, and the HR-V sold in Europe. In size, the CR-V slots between the Element and Pilot.

Photo Gallery :

Mitsubishi Montero

Reflection of supremacy

To some, commanding respect comes naturally. And that’s what a Montero does. A class apart, Montero makes your every drive, a graceful event. The rugged car that is ready for anything thrown at it, transforms itself into a lap of luxury the moment you step into it. Apart from its awe-inspiring design and the majestic looks, it pampers you and gives you that kingly treatment. So the next time you take it on the road, the only thing that you will reflect is your supremacy.

Awaken Your Senses

Touch the soft leather upholstery. Relax in luxurious seating that understands the human form. Spacious and remarkably familiar, Montero creates a new perspective. From the outside, a stylish SUV, but on the inside, nothing short of pure luxury and a ride that is as quiet and exhilarating as daybreak.

Photo Gallery :

Mitsubishi Pajero

Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with 4M40 2.8litre 4 cylinder Indirect Injection Diesel Engine with intercooler and turbocharger, which generates an awesome power of 118.5 bhp @ 4000 rpm and torque of 29.8 kgm @ 2000 rpm. Pajero's silent shaft technology helps keep the engine smooth and delivers superior low-end torque needed for satisfying on-road acceleration. Mitsubishi Pajero has state-of-the art safety features. Its collision safety-enhanced body consists of impact-absorbing crushable zones and a highly rigid cabin structure, which is strategically reinforced. The headlining and pillars impact-absorbing design minimise head injuries and the fuel tank's location reduces the possibility of fuel leakage in an accident, which help in reducing severity of injuries in most collisions greatly increase chances of surviving accidents.

Photo Gallery :

Hyundai Tucson

Toyota Brand New Car in Nature

The Hyundai Tucson is a compact crossover SUV launched in 2005 by the Korean automaker Hyundai. It shares its Elantra-based platform with the redesigned 2005 Kia Sportage. The Tucson is slotted below the Santa Fe in the lineup. Tucson is known as a worldwide success in most countries because of its balance between comfort, space, and price.
Powertrains are a 2.0 L I4 with a five-speed, front-drive manual transmission or optional four-speed automatic transmission with "sport shift" manual shifting capability or a 2.7 L V6 available with the automatic only. Four wheel drive is optional with a Borg-Warner torque controller system. In some markets, the Tucson is also available with a 2.0 L diesel engine equipped with common rail technology.
In the United States, the Tucson is offered in base GLS, mid-line SE, and top-tier Limited (formerly LX) trim levels for 2007 models. Earlier 2005 and 2006 models were offered as GL/GLS/Limited. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, cruise control, six airbags, electronic stability control, a CD player, alloy wheels, remote keyless entry, and premium cloth seats. The SE adds to the roster with contrasting gray body cladding, a different alloy design, an AM/FM/Cassette/CD as well as fog lights and a front windshield wiper de-icing grid. The Limited adds leather seating surfaces, a 6-disc in dash CD changer, body-colored cladding, automatic climate control, and heated seats. The SE and Limited are only available with the 2.7-liter V6. The GLS comes only with the 2.0-liter four cylinder.
The Tucson offers modest cargo space but its easy-to-fold seats can expand this volume. Even the front passenger seat folds flat for extra-long cargo. All Tucsons come with this feature.
One major selling point of the Tucson is its safety feature content. There are dual-stage frontal impact airbags, torso side-impact airbags built into the front seats, and curtain airbags for side-impact protection for front and rear passengers. The front passenger airbag has a deactivation feature where if the seat is unoccupied, the airbag will not deploy in the event of a frontal collision, saving on repair costs.
The Tucson received accolades from Canadian Car of the Year Best New Crossover award for 2005.
Changes for 2006 were minimal. The LX became the Limited and got color-coded cladding, automatic climate control, and a high-performance sound system . The GLS retained the gray cladding but 'HYUNDAI' is no longer branded into the cladding on the front doors. The GLS also got improved cloth seats with the option of a heating element. Both GLS and Limited got redesigned alloy wheels. The base GL remains unchanged.
Changes for 2007 were also minimal. The GL and GLS trims were renamed to GLS and SE, respectively, to match the standard for all new Hyundai vehicles.

Photo Gallery :

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

The SUV From Toyota

Land Cruiser Prado, the SUV from Toyota, is an absolute powerhouse. It is powered by a 3956cc (4 litre) V6, 24 valve, VVT-i DOHC engine that knocks out 173 KW (235PS) @ 5200rpm and generates 36.9kgm @ 3800rpm. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado's awesome power, superior handling and terrain taming abilities will take you places that you thought were impossible to access.Toyota Land Cruiser Prado ensures safe and secure drive for its passengers. The crash safety body comprises of a high integrity cabin with front and rear crumple zones that absorb impact energy in the event of a collision. The cabin dissipates impact energy into the entire body. The structure supporting the brake pedal is designed to reduce the amount the pedal retracts in a frontal collision, reducing injury to the driver.

Photo Gallery :

Skoda Fabia in 2007

Skoda's long-delayed Fabia finally getting ready to hit Indian roads.

SkodaAuto is planning to unveil Skoda Fabia in India in this year. The car will be available in the petrol and diesel versions. Skoda officials have been quoted as saying that the car will be hatch back, with sizes which will make it eligible for the tax benefits for small cars in India.Skoda Fabia, based on the Volkswagen platform, will be Skoda's first small car in India. The Fabia will be up against the Chevrolet Aveo UVA, due to roll out sometime later this year or next.The Skoda Fabia in India will be powered by the 1.2 litre or 14 litre engine. The car, which was launched abroad six years ago, went in for a facelift in 2005. The model which will be introduced in India is expected to be the latest Fabia off the Skoda stable.Currently, Skoda has Octavia, Superb, Laura and lauren & Klement among its India offerings.

Photo Gallery :

SA-310 is now Maruti Suziki Swift

The Suzuki Swift is a supermini car manufactured by Japanese Suzuki Motor Corporation. At its introduction in 1985, it was named the SA-310, but in 1986 it was renamed the Swift. Powered by a modest 993 cc straight-3 engine giving 50 hp (37 kW), 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) was 17.9 seconds with a top speed of 141 km/h (88 mph). The engine (a G10) was very light, weighing only 63 kg (139 lb) and was not very powerful. The suspension was lifted from the Suzuki Alto.
In Japan, the car was sold as Suzuki Cultus and from 1985 to 1988 in the United States and 1991 in Canada, the car was sold by General Motors as Chevrolet Sprint and Geo Metro captive imports. The car was sold from 1985 to 2000 as the Pontiac Firefly in Canada. In 1998, when General Motors discontinued the Geo line of economy cars, the Metro was rebadged as a Chevrolet. The Geo Metro was GM's most fuel efficient car of the 1990s. It's sedan version was third model launched by Maruti Udyog of India and was sold as the Maruti 1000 and the Suzuki Forsa in Canada

photo gallery :