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noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:50:00 +0000

Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe- Carbon Fiber

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:52:00 +0000

Rolls Royce which stands as a brand of royalty and luxury in cars has been experimented with in terms of design and décor to lend itself the special touch, which customers can demand. We saw that earlier in the Yellow Bijan Pakzad Phantom Coupe, and also the special ‘Year of the Dragon’ version which will look commemorate the special year in Chinese Calender. Now falling under a more beefed up category is the all black carbon fiber Phantom Coupe which, has been coated with 3M carbon fiber Vinyl on order of an undisclosed customer.

Designed by Symbolic Motor Car Company in California, this Rolls Royce has been toned down on the usual luxuries, and bought in with a more racing friendly appeal. The use of carbon fiber has reduced body weight, but given a very special ‘racing vehicle’ appeal with the glossy finish, along with the prominent bespoken alloy wheels. Though not much has been disclosed but the transmission and suspension also have been played with, to combine the luxurious comfort and a sporting characteristic to the vehicle. If you may have skipped the car before, this vehicle has the 6.75 liter V-12 engine with 6 speed auto-transmission and 453 HP of power. It also has auto-4 corner leveling system, power controlled doors, with extensive use of leather and fine quality glossy wood on the inside décor. The final price is a mystery too, but it is said to be above $420,000.

Volvo XC90

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 05:46:00 +0000

Volvo XC90 Colours

Volvo XC90 is sold in the following colours in India.

Silver Metallic
Electric Silver Metallic
Oyster Grey Metallic
Titanium Grey Pearl
Ice White Solid
White Pearl
Shimmer Gold Pearl
Willow Green Pearl
Ruby Red Pearl
Barents Blue Pearl
Magic Blue Pearl
Black Stone
Black Sapphire Metallic
Ember Black Pearl

Audi Q7 Photogallery,wallpapers and review

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:42:00 +0000

AUDI Q7 3.0 TDI quattro (Diesel)

Drive to your office in style in the AUDI Q7 - India's most preferred car manufacturer. A AUDI car in India is an ideal family as well as personal choice any time. Spend a few minutes to read the New AUDI Q7 3.0 TDI quattro (Diesel) Review here.

This is a futuristic completely luxurious SUV that leaves its rivals far behind. Equipped with highly enhanced features and state of the art technology, the Q7 is equipped with Audi's revolutionary Quattro four-wheel drive that makes you go gaga on its performance. The Q7 has the quality that a select few deserve. For the rest, they'll be content to just learn that the Q7 is a superb technology driven SUV that makes them get off the road to allow the Emperor pass along.
It is available in two variants - the Audi Q7 3.0L TDI diesel and the Audi Q7 4.2L FSI petrol. The TDI features a V6 diesel turbo charged common rail engine that delivers a massive 500 BHP of power and a maximum torque of 1,000 Nm. The four wheel drive is coupled to a six speed automatic transmission system.
The V8 4163 cc 4.2L petrol version churns out a massive 345 BHP of power at 6800 rpm and a torque of 40 Nm at 3500 rpm. The four wheel drive is equipped to a six speed automatic system.
So, what else but feel the pulse of the Q7 at a grand max speed of 247 kph. With a wheel base of 3,002 mm, the Q7 seats seven people comfortably. The latest safety features make the Q7 amongst the safest vehicles in its category. The Audi Q7 is also extremely environmentally friendly with advanced emission control standards.
The Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Diesel is the higher range diesel model in India, which features Audi's remarkable 3.0L DOHC naturally aspired CRDi engine with DI fuel system. This engine is globally known for its high performance, acceleration, and torque.
Capable of a fuel economy ranging from approximately 6.5 kmpl to 8.5 kmpl depending upon driving conditions, this variant features a large 100 litre capacity fuel tank, thereby meaning less refuelling on long journeys. The power unit is connected to a 6 speed automatic transmission system with 4WD, which means superb precision during gear shifts.
Check out the wonderful features on this model such as leather seats, air-conditioning, climate control, power steering, central and remote locking, power windows, front and rear seat belts, split and folding seats, armrests, body coloured bumpers, audio system with cassette/cd/mp3 players, fog lamps, rear defogger and wash wipes, ABS, and driver plus passenger airbags.
Also check out additional safety features like front and rear airbags, child safety lock, central locking, depowered airbag, keyless entry, and anti-theft system.

AUDI Q7 4.2 FSI quattro (Petrol)

Drive to your office in style in the AUDI Q7 - India's most preferred car manufacturer. A AUDI car in India is an ideal family as well as personal choice any time. Spend a few minutes to read the New AUDI Q7 4.2 FSI quattro (Petrol) Review here.

This is a futuristic completely luxurious SUV that leaves its rivals far behind. Equipped with highly enhanced features and state of the art technology, the Q7 is equipped with Audi's revolutionary Quattro four-wheel drive that makes you go gaga on its performance. The Q7 has the quality that a select few deserve. For the rest, they'll be content to just learn that the Q7 is a superb technology driven SUV that makes them get off the road to allow the Emperor pass along.
It is available in two variants - the Audi Q7 3.0L TDI diesel and the Audi Q7 4.2L FSI petrol. The TDI features a V6 diesel turbo charged common rail engine that delivers a massive 500 BHP of power and a maximum torque of 1,000 Nm. The four wheel drive is coupled to a six speed automatic transmission system.
The V8 4163 cc 4.2L petrol version churns out a massive 345 BHP of power at 6800 rpm and a torque of 40 Nm at 3500 rpm. The four wheel drive is equipped to a six speed automatic system.
So, what else but feel the pulse of the Q7 at a grand max speed of 247 kph. With a wheel base of 3,002 mm, the Q7 seats seven people comfortably. The latest safety features make the Q7 amongst the safest vehicles in its category. The Audi Q7 is also extremely environmentally friendly with advanced emission control standards.
The Audi Q7 4.2 FSI Quattro petrol is Audi's higher range petrol model in India, which features Audi's remarkable 4.2L DOHC engine with DI fuel system. This engine is globally known for its high performance, acceleration and torque.
Capable of a fuel economy ranging from approximately 5 kmpl to 7.5 kmpl depending upon driving conditions, this variant features a large 100 litre capacity fuel tank, thereby meaning less refuelling on long journeys. The power unit is connected to a 6 speed automatic transmission system with 4WD, which means superb precision during gear shifts.
Check out the wonderful features on this model such as leather seats, air-conditioning, climate control, power steering, central and remote locking, power windows, front and rear seat belts, split and folding seats, armrests, body coloured bumpers, audio system with cassette/cd/mp3 players, fog lamps, rear defogger and wash wipes, ABS, and driver plus passenger airbags.
Also check out additional safety features like front and rear airbags, child safety lock, central locking, depowered airbag, keyless entry, and anti-theft system.

Hyundai Sonata gallery

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:06:00 +0000

Tags:Hyundai Sonata,Hyundai Sonata gallery,Hyundai Sonata car
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company (South Korea) and is the second largest car manufacturer in India. Hyundai Motor India markets a great number of Hyundai passenger car variants in six segments. These include the Hyundai Santro in the B segment, the Hyundai Getz Prime in the B+ segment, the Hyundai Accent and Hyundai Verna in the C segment, the Hyundai Elantra in the D segment, the Hyundai Sonata Embera in the E segment, and the Hyundai Tucson in the SUV segment. Hyundai car models in India include

Chrysler Sebring gallery

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:38:00 +0000

Despite the fact it adorns one of the most derided cars on the U.S. market today, the Sebring badge will apparently survive for at least another couple of years. Recent reports had indicated that Chrysler wanted to make a clean break with its refreshed mid-sized sedan later this year by applying the name Nassau, last used on a 2007 concept car.

However, the cost of launching an all-new brand, which is estimated at $100 million, convinced the staff in Auburn Hills and Turin that it might be better to hold off until an all-new car was ready to hit the streets. Unfortunately, that's still some time off. This isn't the first time we've heard of an automaker retaining a tainted brand because of the high cost of marketing a new one. General Motors opted to keep the Aveo name for its new B-segment Chevrolet that's arriving next year for that very reason.

Frankly, we'd rather see $100 million spent on creating a better car that can sell itself than on trying to market a new name.

Skoda Yeti

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:36:00 +0000

German car maker Skoda has stepped into the SUV market in India with its recent launch Yeti. Yeti will be Skoda’s first SUV in India.

Priced at 12-15 Lakhs in India Yeti comes with a power packed engine. Though its look is not so impressive, the power of the vehicle will make it special to the Indians. In Europe Skoda Yeti has been awarded a 5 star rating for Safety by the Euro NCAP. The additional features of Yeti are Electronic Stability Programme, Anti Locking Braking system, Hydraulic Brake assist, Anti-slip regulation and an Electronic Differential Lock.

Skoda Yeti is a four wheel drive and it comes with a 2.0 litre diesel engine TDI. It’s powered by a 108bhp, 138bhp and 168bhp, plus a 158bhp 1.8 TSI petrol unit. A two wheel drive is also available in Diesel engine variant. With its power and performance Skoda Yeti will surely be a tough competitor for other SUV’s.

Maruti Suzuki launched its “ecofriendly” car

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:56:00 +0000

The country’s car giant and largest manufacturer Maruti Suzuki launched its “ecofriendly” car, EECO on 7th January at the 10th Auto Expo in New Delhi.

The EECO is powered with 1200 CC petrol engine. Addressing the press at the Auto Expo Maruti Suzuki India MD and CEO Shinzo Nakanishi told “Maruti Suzuki engineers have specially developed the Eeco, its new powerful engine and a new transmission system to meet the diverse consumer aspirations that look for a vehicle that fit a large family and at the same time provides flexibility for dual use”. He added that this EECO launch specifies the growth of Maruti. The car is launched with both 7 and 5 seater options.

The price of Maruti EECO variants are:

 Eeco Non AC 7 seater – Rs2.78 lakhs

 Eeco AC 5 seater – Rs3.40 lakhs

 Eeco AC 7 seater – Rs3.45 lakhs

Chevrolet Beat

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:51:00 +0000

Chevrolet Beat Specifications and variants

Variants	1.2 PS	1.2 LS	1.2 LT
Engine
Displacement (cc)	1199	1199	1199
Engine type	4 Cyl, 16V DOHC	4 Cyl, 16V DOHC	4 Cyl, 16V DOHC
Max Power (ps)	80.5	80.5	80.5
Torque (nm)	108	108	108
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.6	18.6	18.6
Suspension
Front	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear	Compound Link Type	Compound Link Type	Compound Link Type
Dimension (mm)
Length	3640	3640	3640
Width	1595	1595	1595
Height	1520	1520	1520
Wheelbase	2375	2375	2375
Wheel	14″ Steel	14″ Steel	14″ Steel
Tyre	155/70 R14	155/70 R14	155/70 R14

How to Choose Rims for Your Vehicle

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:52:00 +0000

Nothing else enhances the look of your car or truck more than custom wheels, the bottom line is that rims make the look of the car. Within 15 minutes you can install chrome mags and the look of your car is totally different, from boring to show stopper. Everyone likes the look of aftermarket wheels, but how do you choose the right rims for your sports car?

Custom mag wheels are available from so many aftermarket wheel manufacturers it is truly amazing and the list grows every year. Some of the most popular names include Eagle wheels, Chip Foose rims and Weld wheels, to name a few. When choosing aftermarket wheels you can get cheap prices which sometimes means cheap quality or you can spend a little bit more and be 100% completely satisfied with your purchase. You get what you pay for, so you have to make sure you know what type of quality you are getting. But quality can be very expensive, so can the style of the wheel.

Wheel styles range from regular 5 spoke alloy wheels, to wire wheels, to the latest and greatest, chrome spinning wheels that run up to $3,000 per rim. Chrome spinning rims are the newest invention to hit the custom car crowd, "chrome spinners" as they are called actually spin, even while you car is standing still!

Now back to how to choose your rims, if you are looking stricly from an appearance perspective, then it's easy, just choose custom wheels that you feel fits with the style of your vehicle and your personal preferences. If you want perfornance for racing, then light alloy wheels are the best way yo go. Steel rims are no good, they will only slow your automobile down. Heavy wheels add unnecessary weight to your car, which in return lower the driving performance.

If you do lots of city commuting in traffic, then alloy wheels are a great choice. Alloy rims actually offer cool air flow over your car's brake system which will prevent overheating. Alloy aluminum wheels are lighter than chrome or steel wheels you can also improve your gas mileage slightly.

Another tip to help the performance of your auto is to install rims that are one or two inches larger than the stock factory wheels. Larger wheels also give your SUV truck or sports car a more sporty look and feel. Also make sure the custom wheels you purchase have a maximum-load rating compatible with your vehicle, and you have to find wheels that match the bolt pattern of your automobile.

The offset is also very important If you install the wrong offset size, there will be problems with the steering and handling of your car, so make sure to find the right offset. A sales person at the wheel shop will be able to help you choose the right offset for your vehicle, so don't worry if it sounds complicated.

Where can you buy wheels from? You have a few choices here, you can shop at the local car accessory store or you can shop online for your wheels. Each has their own benefit. If you shop at a brick and mortar store you can touch and feel the rims before you and if you have questions a sales person can answer your questions. If you shop online you have less help, but the benefit is in the savings, you can save hundreds of dollars compared to retail stores. It's a give and take situation, if you have the knowledge I suggest you shop online, why pay more if you don't have to.

Avenue Wheels

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:51:00 +0000



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Hollywood Star's Cars

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:12:00 +0000

Julia Roberts' Prius

Julia Roberts has to have several cars to cart her new twins around, but her fave is the environmentally-kind Toyota Prius, a hybrid vehicle that sips fuel so sparingly it gets 55 miles per gallon. Yes, the real whistleblower for the environment, Erin Brockovich, whom Julia played in the movie of that name, also drives a Prius.

Denise Richards' S55
Denise Richards married Charlie Sheen and they're expecting their second child in June, so the catwalk model-turned-sex symbol needs a child-safe car. She's opted for an S55 Mercedes, a $100,000 vehicle capable of 145 miles an hour but we're sure she won't be driving it at that speed!

Britney Spears' Mercedes
Britney Spears had a Mercedes convertible, changed it for a Jaguar and is back in the Mercedes fold again, with a sleek, $150,000 SL 500. She has an interest in fast cars and once sang the national anthem at Daytona before telling the racers: "Gentlemen, start your engines!"

Charlize Theron's Land Rover
Charlize Theron starred in "The Italian Job" as a Mini Cooper-driving hot shot, but in real life the South African stunner drives something better suited to safaris -- a Range Rover. This ultra-luxurious off-road pack mule sells for around $90,000 and is the latest in a 31-year line of Land Rovers like those in which Charlize used to roam the veldt as a teenager.

Anna Kournikova's Escalade
Eye candy Anna Kournikova, 23, married pop star Enrique Iglesias in Puerto Vallarta , and sported her wedding ring for the paparazzi. She's retired from tennis, but still gets about $15 million a year in endorsement income. Her choice of wheels: a Cadillac Escalade just like the ones tennis officials used to transport the players to Flushing Meadows for the U.S. Open.

Madonna's Maybach
Madonna has a Maybach. When you have a Lear, a yacht and a helipad-equipped mansion, a $360,000 Maybach 57 completes the set. The passenger compartment boasts business-class style reclining seats with headrests stuffed with Hungarian goose down, and the dash is a symphony of leather and walnut. Oh yes, it will carry you silently at 155 miles per hour and leaps from 0 to 60 in 5.4 seconds, all of it registered not on a speedometer, but on a "current velocity indicator."

Halle Berry's Thunderbird
Halle Berry has her own personal version of the new Thunderbird. Ford produced a limited edition of the car the beautiful Berry drove in her "Die Another Day" Bond flick, and painted it Sunset Coral, to match her bikini. It sells for around $43,000, and no, Halle isn't an optional extra.

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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS550 Sedan Exterior Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:17:00 +0000

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS550 Sedan Exterior Pictures

Boeing's New Environmental Improvement Has Big Impact on European Carriers

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:09:00 +0000

MADRID, Spain, Sept. 24, 2008 -- Since the beginning of 2008, seven airlines adopted The Boeing Company's [NYSE: BA] new Performance Improvement Package (PIP) for their 777 fleets. The Performance Improvement Package, scheduled for an April 2009 introduction into service, is committed on 10 Boeing 777 fleets totaling 170 airplanes. The improved fuel burn eliminates three million pounds (1,360,800 kilograms) of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per airplane each year, further reducing the environmental impact of air travel.

Continental Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Delta Air Lines were the first to adopt the innovative improvement package when it was introduced in late 2007. This year, El Al Israel Airlines, Austrian Airlines AG, Air France, KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines and British Airways have signed for the PIP. Two of the seven 2008 customers are unidentified.

The PIP package includes low-profile vortex generators, improved RAM air system and drooped ailerons.

Feedback from customers indicates that significant fuel savings and an opportunity to dramatically reduce CO2 emissions made investing in PIP a straightforward decision.

"We provide innovative products and services to our customers that help them improve the efficiency and reliability of their Boeing airplanes," said Per Norèn, Commercial Aviation Services vice president of Environmental Strategy. "Operational efficiencies become environmental efficiencies and the aviation community can contribute to a cleaner future."

Grid Girls

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:01:00 +0000

grid girls,sexy grid girls,hot grid girls,girls in a sexy pose

New Benelli Tornado 1130 for 2006

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:54:00 +0000

Well, the Milan show is just around the corner, and we've just got the first images of the new bikes we'll see there. Benelli is a name many of us thought had bit the dust big time, tripped up by typically Italian financial problems. And although there were ill-founded rumours - printed in Motor Cycle News - of a link-up with TVR, Benelli is now in the hands of a Chinese firm, Qianjiang. And it's Chinese cash that has helped produce the Tornado 1130 pictured here.
It's an easy upgrade - the 1130 motor was already fitted to the firm's TNT naked streetfighter, which shares chassis and frame with the Tornado. But if Benelli can produce big enough numbers, this super-torquey engine could make the difference to the 900 Tornado we've tested previously. And if Benelli can also pin down build quality and electrical issues that dogged previous models, we'll be very happy to see it.

It's not just the Tornado that's new for next year either; the TNT 1130 is also back, and the firm is also showing off a Multistrada-type on/off road styled machine, dubbed the TRE-K (Trek - geddit?). Check the story above for a look at the TRE-K concept drawing.

Compare R15 And Pulsar

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:15:00 +0000

Bikes

bBikes	Yamaha R15	Bajaj Pulsar Bajaj Pulsar 150 (Kick Start)
bBikes
MouthShut Product Rating:	(Read 48 reviews)	(Read 425 reviews)
Product Recommendation: by MouthShut members	77%	83%

Fuel Consumption (kms/litre):
Comfort:
Reliability:
Handling and Control:
Looks:

Price (Rs)*	NA	52,300
Engine
Engine Displacement (cc)	NA	143.9
Maximum Speed (kmph)	NA	100
Engine Type	NA	4-stroke
Start Type	NA	Kick
Fuel Capacity (litres)	NA	18
Maximum Power (bhp)	NA	12
Mileage (kmpl)	NA	50
No. of Cylinders	NA	1
Other Features
No. of Gears /Variator	NA	5
Electrics (AC/DC)	NA	12V DC
Overall Length (mm)	NA	2000
Height (mm)	NA	1056
Wheelbase (mm)	NA	1320
Ground Clearance (mm)	NA	155
Kerb Weight (kg)	NA	139
MouthShut Product Rating:	(Read 48 reviews)	(Read 425 reviews)
Product Recommendation: by MouthShut members	77%	83%

R15

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:11:00 +0000

MOUTHSHUT PRODUCT RATING

Recommended by 77% members

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Mahindra Scorpio mHawk 2.2 – Fly the new bird of prey! news

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:41:00 +0000

The Scorpio marked Mahindra & Mahindra's transition from a jeep-maker to a manufacturer of passenger vehicles. Following initial domestic success, the Scorpio earned accolades for Indian manufacturing, when exported as the Mahindra Goa. Now, in its latest avatar, the Scorpio mHawk has a new engine, but little else. Is the new Scorpio worth a buy? Sourya Biswas reports.

''What's in a name?'', said William Shakespeare, ''That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.'' The head honchos at the marketing department of Mahindra apparently agree. What else can explain the fact that what began its life as the Eagle, and even grew up as one, suddenly underwent a change of name to another bird of prey – the Hawk? Not that the average person can tell them apart when he sees one. That same average person will have no such problem discerning the new Scorpio in its mHawk avatar from its worthy CRDe predecessor, but onlyif he takes it for a drive.

The ''only'' in the above sentence exists because there is very little to differentiate the new Scorpio from the outside. Sure it's got alloy wheels as standard issue, but that's to be expected considering the vehicle is currently available only in the premium VLX trim, and costs a bomb. Of course, there are the sexy 'mHawk' metallic badges, but they are hardly visible from a distance. Yes, the decalling on the hood can be seen from quite a distance, but viewers are undecided whether it is something good or bad. While some did agree with Mahindra that the ''exclusive sporty decals add that extra zing to this showstopper'', others thought that the vehicle had a bad case of measles.

There's nothing much to add as regards the exteriors. Although very little has changed from the earlier 2.6 CRDe that may not be a bad thing after all. For the Scorpio still maintains its considerable road presence with its imposing size, hungry stance and toothy grille. Of course, the rear is still relatively boxy and compressed, looking like having come off a losing argument with a heavy truck.

Before moving into the roomy interiors, a brief history of the Mahindra Scorpio is due. The Scorpio has had a long and illustrious life, bagging several accolades along its journey of constant innovation. The Mahindra Scorpio was launched in 2002, soon racking up impressive sales figures and stealing a march over its established rival, the Tata Safari. In 2003, it won four prestigious awards – the 'Car of the Year' Award from Business Standard Motoring, the 'Best SUV of the Year' by BBC on Wheels, 'Best Car of the Year' award, again, from BBC on Wheels and finally, 'Car of the Year' from premier Indian auto magazine Overdrive.

The Mahindra Scorpio underwent a change of heart in 2005 when it was equipped with the second-generation common-rail CRDe engine. The vehicle was one of the few indigenous technical products to have an overseas market, and retailed in Europe under the name Mahindra Goa. But the engineers at Mahindra were not content to rest on their laurels. Now, in its sixth year since inception, the Scorpio gets its second heart transplant and its third heart.

The engine is the USP of this vehicle, and it is quite an engine. This 2.2L common-rail power plant has quite a bit common with the 2.2L DICOR engine powering the latest Tata Safari, and not without reason. World-renowned engine specialists, AVL of Austria had a major role in the development of both these engines. AVL is the world's largest privately owned and independent company for the development of powertrain systems with internal combustion engines as well as instrumentation and test systems, or that is how they describe themselves. Well, we can be thankful to them for having contributed substantially towards the development of the new avatars of India's homegrown SUVs.

However, unlike the Safari engine that develops an astonishing 140bhp, the Scorpio engine has been tuned to put out only 120 horses, although it can be tuned for higher power delivery. Thus, although the output increases only by 5bhp from the 115bhp put forth by the 2.6 CRDe, the resultant effect on performance is much more pronounced, powering the vehicle to the 100 kmph mark within 15 seconds, a full 1.6 seconds faster than its predecessor. That is because the new engine is a full 82 kilograms lighter than the hefty CRDe, and this positively impacts handling and fuel efficiency as well.

For the first time, the air scoop on the bonnet serves a purpose more than ornamental – it feeds air to the top-mounted intercooler providing for a smoother run. While the earlier problems of ride quality, or rather lack of it, persist, they have been significantly reduced, thanks to a refurbished front suspension. Although unchanged in layout and design, the suspension has been equipped with new springs and dampers, resulting in a ride that lacks the lost feeling of the earlier Scorpio. Quick lane changes feel more direct although one is still affected by the distinct body roll due to the high center of gravity.

Sudden maneuvers are no longer a major pain as with the earlier model; even quick stops are possible without the fear of skidding, thanks to the standard-issue three-channel ABS that this beast comes equipped with. Even the lack of highway stability, which had been the bane of Scorpio owners, has stabilized somewhat, and the mHawk can match up to the Safari in the highway-cruising department. However, the Toyota Innova, another competitor in the 10-lakh SUV range, stands alone in a different class as far as ride and handling are concerned.

Now, we will look into the interiors, a department where its competitor, the Safari, scores heavily due to space and loses marks due to lack of refinement. They can briefly be mentioned as old wine in a new bottle – the designs remain unchanged, only the colours do. The interior has been designed on a black-and-red theme – both dashboard and seat covers reflect this obsession with sporty shades. The seats are comfortable and the middle row slides back to accommodate the potential basketball player. The mHawk comes in only one variant, and that is an eight-seater VLX trim. In a marked contrast from the Safari, the third row faces towards the front but can be quite cramped for adults. A more practical utilization of the space is to remove the hefty bench and use it for luggage.

As far as safety is concerned, the mHawk has a glaring weakness certainly not expected from a car costing a million, literally – it lacks airbags. It does feature a three-channel ABS and a smart window technology on the driver' side that prevents it being wound up if an obstruction is encountered. Collapsible steering column, side intrusion beams and crumple zones take care of frontal and lateral collisions.

The mHawk comes with an innovative tyre pressure monitoring system Tyre-tronics, which unfortunately, is not always accurate. According to Mahindra, ''advanced sensors detect ambient light conditions and switch the headlamps on and off according to your needs'' – this is the much-touted Lightsensor technology.

The reduced weight not only improves performance but also fuel efficiency, another of the old CRDe's bugbears. With city and highway mileages hovering around 10.6 km/litre and 13.7 km/litre respectively, the mHawk almost matches up to the amazingly frugal Tata Safari 2.2 DICOR.

The mHawk in its premium trim comes with a whole lot of bells of whistles - some useful, some distinctly not so. Some of the useful ones are the rear-mounted parking sensors that animates on the rear-view mirror what is behind the vehicle, and the steering-mounted controls for the high-tech MP3 CD player with USB and SD card ports. What seem like overkill are the rain-controlled wipers and the cruise-control feature that can hardly be used on winding Indian roads. This feeling is compounded by the fact that really useful features that feature in the Safari, powered mirrors, for example, have been left out.

The mHawk provides a smoother urban driving experience as compared to the new Safari, but as far as off-roading is concerned, the Tata vehicle beats it heads down. The Scorpio doesn't offer a four-wheel drive option.

The Mahindra Scorpio 2.2 mHawk is a great vehicle, but doesn't offer much room for choice, available as it is only in the VLX trim, which translates to an on-road price of over a million. The mHawk is strictly for the Scorpio enthusiast but offers less value for money than the lesser trims of the Tata Safari or the Toyota Innova. Maybe a slightly watered-down version with a few less gizmos at a lesser price-point will make the new Scorpio a darling of the SUV-lovers again.

A comparison of the Mahindra Scorpio mHawk 2.2 and the premium versions of its two main competitors, the Tata Safari and the Toyota Innova, is given below:

Parameters	Mahindra Scorpio mHawk 2.2 VLX	Tata Safari 4X2 VX DICOR 2.2 VTT	Toyota Innova 2.5 V MS
*Dimensions*
Overall length	4495 mm	4810 mm	4555 mm
Overall width	1817 mm	1810 mm	1770 mm
Overall height	1975 mm	1925 mm	1755 mm
Wheelbase	2680 mm	2650 mm	2750 mm
Ground clearance	180 mm	195 mm	176 mm
Front track	1450 mm	1500 mm	NA
Rear track	1450 mm	1470 mm	NA
Front headroom	970 mm	1000 mm	950 mm
Front legroom	NA	2020 mm	1028 mm
Boot space	820 litre	981 litre	758 litre
Kerb weight	1850 kg	2040 kg	1585 kg
Fuel tank capacity	53 litre	65 litre	55 litre
*Fuel efficiency*
Mileage (city)	10.6 km/litre	10.7 km/litre	10.6 km/litre
Mileage (highway)	13.5 km/litre	14.4 km/litre	14.4 km/litre
Mileage (overall)	11.0 km/litre	11.6 km/litre	11.6 km/litre
*Performance*
Maximum speed	152 Km/Hour	152 Km/Hour	151 Km/Hour
0-100 kmph	14.9 seconds	16.2 seconds	17.6 seconds
80-0 kmph	30.9 metres	NA	29.7 metres
*Engine*
Engine type	2.2L 16-V DOHC Diesel	2.2L 16-V DOHC VTT DICOR	2.5 Liter, 4-cyl, 16-V, DOHC, Turbo
Displacement	2179 cc	2179 cc	2494 cc
Power	120bhp@ 4000 rpm	140bhp@ 4000 rpm	102bhp@ 5600 rpm
Torque	285Nm@ 2800 rpm	320Nm@ 1700 rpm	200Nm@ 3400rpm
No. of cylinders	4 cylinder	4 cylinder	4 cylinder
*Transmission*
Transmission type	Manual	Manual	Manual
Gears/Speeds	5 Gears	5 Gears	5 Gears
*Suspensions*
Front suspension	Independent, coil springs, double wishbones with anti-roll bar	Independent double wishbone with torsion bar	Independent, coil spring, double wishbone, with stabilizer
Rear suspension	5 link suspension with coil springs	5 link suspension with coil springs	4-link coil springs
*Brakes*
Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes	Drum	Drum	Drum
*Wheels*
Wheel type	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel size	16inch	16inch	15inch
Tyres	235/70 R16 tubeless	235/70 R16 105S	205/65 R 15 tubeless
*Price(Ex-showroom)*
Price (Mumbai)	Rs.9.79 lakh	Rs.10.62 lakh	Rs.10.44 lakh

noreply@blogger.com (Mistywaves) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:11:00 +0000

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