DSK Motowheels, one of India’s most well-established and strongest players in the superbike industry, and the legendary Italian superbike brand, Benelli have finally announced advance bookings for one of the most-awaited sports bikes of the year –DSK Benelli 302R. The announcement has sparked a unique wave of excitement amongst Indian biking aficionados who are curiously waiting for the full-faired sports bike to hit the road next month. The bookings can be made at any of the DSK Benelli showrooms located across the country.
DSK Benelli 302R directly descends from the lineage of Tornado, which is reputed globally for its extraordinary performance and unsurpassed features. Continuing this legacy, the fully faired sports bike has been designed to offer the same luxury, appealing style, and great comfort in the sub-500cc motorcycle segment. Featuring the Benelli trademark trestle frame, DSK Benelli 302R offers an exemplary performance and enthralling biking experience with unmatched manoeuvrability, even in the harshest of all conditions.
Mr. Shirish Kulkarni, Chairman, DSK Motowheels said, “It is quite overwhelming to see that DSK Benelli 302R is receiving such a positive customer response even before it has entered the market. This signifies the trust and brand salience that DSK Benelli has been able to develop amongst the Indian motorcycle enthusiasts. What’s more remarkable about 302R is the fact that the fully faired sports bike is a true manifestation of the Tornado pedigree, whose legacy has enchanted the global superbiking community for about half a century now. Since advance bookings for the premium bike have been initiated, we are foreseeing strong disruptions in the Indian mid-range biking segment.”
DSK Benelli 302R comes loaded with a 300cc, in-line two cylinder, water-cooled, four-stroke engine. The launch of the sports bike is being perceived as DSK Benelli’s attempt to capture the massive mid-range biking segment and acquainting more customers with superbiking through an entry-level motorcycle bearing the legendary brand’s name.
India’s largest luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz today further strengthened its performance SUV segment, with the launch of two powerful SUVs – Mercedes-AMG G 63 ‘Edition 463’ and Mercedes-AMG GLS 63. The launch of these SUVs now expands Mercedes-Benz’s dominant SUV portfolio to eight, the highest in the luxury segment and also consolidates its leading position in the luxury performance segment, spearheaded by the AMG sub-brand.
‘G’ is one of the most sought after letters in the automobile world, especially when it comes to performance SUVs. Globally, the ‘G Wagen’ has been scintillating its valued patrons for almost four decades, since 1979 to be precise. Even after 37 years of technological evolution, every G is still crafted by hand in Graz, Austria. Every intricate detail of this 3 ton plus SUV is meticulously tested and handcrafted to perfection by the immaculate AMG engineers. There’s a reason no other SUV feels like a G. No other SUV is built like one. The Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 also shows strength of character with its updated design featuring the AMG brand look and high-quality interior. The brand’s hallmark superior ‘Driving Performance’ and the generous space for passengers and luggage characterise the new Mercedes-AMG GLS 63. The Mercedes-AMG G 63 limited ‘Edition 463’ and the Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 was launched by Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India.
Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said: “Our AMG portfolio has witnessed overwhelming success and we are thrilled to introduce two new performance SUVs– Mercedes-AMG G 63 ‘Edition 463’ and Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 to our performance luxury SUV range in India. Launched in India, for the first time in 2013, this iconic beast has been the vehicle of choice for our elite clientele and its timeless design remains fascinating till date. “One man, one engine” is more than a guiding philosophy for Mercedes-AMG, it’s a pedigree of performance. It is a testament brought to life during several years of gruesome off-roading and seamless track testing, that this particular engine – the 5.5 Litre, bi-turbo V8 engine has sublimely mastered. Both the Mercedes-AMG G 63 and the Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 have uniquely fulfilled the desires of those ardent enthusiasts, who believe in scintillating performance regardless of the terrain, time, temperature or topography. With the launch of these supreme performance SUVs, we now offer 9 AMG models in India.”
Roland Folger added, “It’s an exciting time for Mercedes-Benz as we are steadfastly pursuing our objective of achieving the ‘Best Customer Experience’. The success of our customer centric approach reiterates that our strategy to focus on top of the pyramid is paying off. We are on the right track and we will continue to focus on delivering our brand promise for our patrons. With today’s launch we further strengthen our AMG portfolio in India and are confident of leading the performance segment with fascinating product interventions.”
Mercedes-AMG G 63: True Blue off-roader with the heart of an AMG sports car
The new Mercedes-AMG G 63 is equipped with a supercharged 5.5-litre V8-engine developing 420 kW @ 5500 rpm and a maximum torque of 760 Nm @ 5000 rpm These figures ensure a decidedly superior performance: the Mercedes-AMG G 63 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds, and has an (electronically limited) top speed of 210 km/h. The combination of three 100% differential locks, an off-road reduction gear and the Electronic Traction System 4ETS is unique in this segment, and makes for outstanding off-roading capabilities. The Mercedes-AMG G 63 has a load capacity of up to 2250 litres and a massive towing capacity up to 3500 kg.
Interiors:
Single-tone dashboard in black designo leather
2-tone seats designo black leather or designo light brown leather with side bolsters in black carbon leather
2-tone centre console | Colour-coordinated topstitching on dashboard, front and rear door handles, armrest, handbrake, seat covers and head restraints front and rear (matching the selected seat colour)
AMG carbon-fibre trim
designo Exclusive package
Door centre panels in designo leather (in designo colour) with diamond quilting
Exteriors:
Stainless-steel underride guard
AMG Sport strips on flanks
Inserts in exterior protective strips in dark aluminium look
53.3 cm (21-inch) 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels in matt black with high-sheen rim flange
Mercedes-AMG GLS 63: The quickest performance SUV in the segment
The Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 AMG has a 5.5-litre V8 BITURBO engine, which develops a peak output of 430 kW and maximum torque of 760 Nm. The unique AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM roll stabilisation provides high-level driving dynamics and the comfort that Mercedes-Benz has become synonymous with. The Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 packs the perfect blend of style, luxury, sportiness and performance driving which are associated with the Mercedes-Benz and AMG brands.
All-wheel drive with rear-biased power split
The permanent AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system is equipped with a discrete transfer case: in the interests of higher agility, the torque has a rear-biased split of 40:60 between the front and rear axle.
Interior Features
AMG Performance steering wheel in black nappa leather
Temperature-controlled cup holder
Multicontour front seats including massage function, luxury head restraints and seat cushion depth adjustment”
First unveiled at the 2017 Ducati World Premiere, Ducati India launched the Monster 797 and the Multistrada 950, today in New Delhi. Expanding their product portfolio, these motorcycles are the first of the five all-new motorcycles that will be launched in India this year.
Ducati India’s Managing Director Ravi Avalur said, “Both these motorcycles are gateways to the Ducati world and its values. This is a major step towards the growth of Ducati’s product range in India. With the launch of these motorcycles, Ducati India will be well positioned to compete across price points. With this we will rapidly increase our share of the relevant segment of the Indian big bike market.”
With the addition of the Monster 797 & Multistrada 950, consumers now have options ranging across 19 Ducati models available at dealerships across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Ahmedabad & Kochi.
Monster 797
The Monster 797 is now available across all Ducati dealers in Ducati Red, Star White Silk and Dark Stealth colours at an introductory price of INR 7,77,000 (Ex-showroom, New Delhi)
The Monster 797 has been designed to express that unique Monster essence while offering cutting-edge modernity. The air-cooled 803 cc Desmodue L-twin engine housed in the tubular Ducati Trellis frame is capable of delivering 75 Bhp at 8,250 rpm and maximum torque of 69 Nm at 5,750 rpm. Designed to be simple and reliable, the Monster 797 engine also features competitive 12,000 km maintenance intervals.
The Monster 797 mounts a headlight with LED positioning lights and an easy-to-see LCD screen. The low seat, wide handlebars and a wide steering angle ensures agility in urban conditions and stability on highways. The upside down front Kayaba forks, fully adjustable rear Sachs shock absorber and a Brembo braking system featuring Bosch 9.1 MP ABS with 320 mm front discs, provide enhanced rider confidence.
Helping riders in continuous start-stop of city traffic, the six-speed gearbox unit with APTC wire-controlled wet multi-plate clutch ensures light lever action and excellent responsiveness. The Monster 797 combines durability with constant grip thanks to the 10-spoke alloy wheels with Pirelli Diablo Rosso II dual-compound tyres.
On the design front, with its iconic monster tank and headlight and tapered tail, the Monster 797 lines are agile and dynamic while being elegant and muscular. The new Ducati Monster 797 makes the unique appeal of the Monster – and Ducati – accessible to enthusiasts.
Multistrada 950
The Ducati Design Center worked on the Multistrada 950 with one goal: combining Multistrada 1200 and Multistrada 1200 Enduro’s design features like comfort, style and superior performance with an incredible riding ease, to produce a bike with classic Multistrada lines that is also more compact.
Powering the Multistrada 950 is the 937cc Testastretta 11° engine that churns a maximum of 113 Bhp at 9,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 96.2 Nm at 7,750 rpm. The instrument panel consists of a large LCD panel that displays the four riding modes – Sport, Touring, Urban and Enduro, each of which gives the Multistrada 950 a distinctive personality.
The DSP (Ducati Safety Pack) which includes a Brembo braking system, with ABS, controlled by the Bosch 9.1 MP control unit, together with the DTC (Ducati Traction Control) enhances the Multistrada 950’s performance, optimising control and safety levels.
The 19’’ front wheel, 48 mm forks with 170 mm wheel travel, adjustable rear suspension and a double sided swing arm provide a high level of riding comfort while ensuring great agility. The Multistrada 950 is equipped with alloy wheels and Pirelli SCORPION™ Trail II tyres. Superior braking on the Multistrada 950 is enabled by the Brembo M4.32 monobloc radial caliper on the dual 320 mm front discs and a Brembo floating caliper at the rear.
A whole range of accessories are available for the Multistrada 950, including accessory packages like Touring, Sport, Urban and Enduro which help customers transform their motorcycle’s character. The Enduro accessories package (includes supplementary LED lights, engine crash bars, aluminium radiator guard, aluminium sump guard, broader kickstand base and off-road rider pegs) when combined with the accessory tubeless spoke rim set, gives customers a complete off-road setup on the Multistrada 950.
The Multistrada 950 is the ideal choice for anyone embarking on a cross country trip, for their daily urban ride or even enjoying a weekend run. Bookings for the Multistrada 950 are open. The Multistrada 950 is available in Ducati Red for INR 12,60,000 (Ex-showroom, India, based on GST w.e.f July 1st 2017), deliveries commence in July 2017 and the star white silk colour variant will be available from November this year.
आज हम मारुति की नयी डिजायर और बलेनो की तुलना करेंगे, और आपको ये बताएँगे, की कौनसी गाड़ी सस्ती हैं, किसमे ज़्यादा फीचर्स हैं, किसका माइलेज अछा हैं, कौनसी ज़्यादा कम्फर्टेबल हैं इत्यादि.
कीमतऔरफीचर्स:
डिजायर का VXi मॉडेल, बलेनो ‘डेल्टा’ पेट्रोल से 30,000 रुपय महंगा हैं. लेकिन सस्ती होने के बावजूद बलेनो डेल्टा में डिजायर VXi से कई ज़्यादा फीचर्स हैं, जैसे की पार्किंग सेन्सर्स, ऑटोमॅटिक क्लाइमेट कंट्रोल, एलेक्ट्रिकली फोल्डिंग मिरर्स, रियर डेफ़ोग्गेर और ऑटो-उप अँटी-पिंच ड्राइवर विंडो. डिजायर VXi में बस दो ऐसे फीचर्स हैं, जो बालेनो ‘डेल्टा’ में मौजूद नहीं हैं. वो हैं रियर एसी वेंट और हाइट अड्जस्टबल ड्राइवर सीट.
लेकिन मजेदार बात ये है, की डिजायर VXi ऑटोमॅटिक मॉडेल, बलेनो डेल्टा पेट्रोल-ऑटोमॅटिक मॉडेल से 30,000 रुपय सस्ता हैं. वो इसलिए, के डिजायर में AMT प्रकार का ऑटोमॅटिक गियरबॉक्स इस्तेमल्ल किया गया हैं, और बलेनो में CVT प्रकार का ऑटोमॅटिक गियरबॉक्स मौजूद हैं. उससे क्या फराक पड़ता हैं, ये हम आगे देखेंगे.
Common Features: ABS, Airbags-2, AC, Power Steering, Central Locking by Remote, Power Windows, Electrically Adjustable Mirrors, Stereo: FM, USB, Aux, Bluetooth + 4 Speakers, Steering Wheel Switches
Extra Features in Dzire (VXi): Rear AC Vent, Height Adjustable Driver’s Seat
Extra Features in Baleno (Delta): Parking Sensors, Automatic Climate Control, Electrically Folding Mirrors, Rear Defogger, Auto-up Anti-Pinch Driver’s Window
माइलेज:
डिजायर पेट्रोल का आरई माइलेज हैं 22 किलोमीटर प्रति लीटर और बलेनो का माइलेज हैं 21.4 किलोमीटर प्रति लिटेर. डिजायर डीजल का आरई माइलेज हैं 28.4 किलोमीटर प्रति लिटेर, और बलेनो का माइलेज हैं 27.4 किलोमीटर प्रति लिटेर. रोज के उपयोग में आपको दोनो गाड़ियों से लगबग उतनाही माइलेज मिलेगा.
परफॉर्मन्स:
दोनो गाड़ियों में सुज़ुकी के 1200 सीसी K12 पेट्रोल इंजन, और FIAT के मशहूर 1250 सीसी मल्टिजेट डीजल इंजन का इस्तेमाल किया गया हैं. दोनो गाड़ियों के वजन में भी सिर्फ़ 5-10 किलो का अंतर हैं. इसके कारण दोनो गाड़ियों का पिक-उप, टॉप स्पीड और स्मूथनेस भी, बिलकुल एक जैसा हैं.
लेकिन दोनो गाड़ियों के ऑटोमॅटिक मॉडेल्स में बहुत बड़ा फराक हैं. बलेनो का CVT गियरबॉक्स डिजायर के AMT गियरबॉक्स से बहुत ज़्यादा स्मूथ हैं, ख़ास कर हुमारे ट्रॅफिक से भरे, शहरी रास्तों पे. लेकिन बलेनो CVT हाइवे पे चलाने के लिए बिल्कुल भी उपयुक्त नही हैं. उसमे रब्बर-बॅंड इफ़ेक्ट की समस्या हैं. रब्बरबॅंड एफेक्ट का मतलब हैं, CVT वाली गाड़ियों में एक्सेलरेटर पूरा दबाने पे भी, सिर्फ़ इंजन तेज़ी से घूमने लगता हैं, लेकिन गाड़ी की रफ़्तार बढ़ने में बहुत समय निकल जाता हैं. इसके कारण ओवरटेक करते समय पर्याप्त पिक-अप नहीं मिलता. लेकिन डिजायर के AMT गियरबॉक्स में, आपको पिक-अप में और माइलेज में कोई समझोता नहीं करना पड़ता.
भीतरीजगहऔरकंफर्ट:
पुरानी डिजायर के मुक़ाबले मारुति ने नये डिजायर की अंदरूनी जगह में काफ़ी सुधारणा की हैं. लेकिन फिर भी डिजायर में बलेनो जितनी जगह नहीं हैं. डिजायर बलेनो से थोड़ी कम चौड़ी होने के कारण और उसका व्हीलबेस बलेनो से 70 मिलीमीटर छोटा होने के कारण बलेनो में डिजायर से थोडिसी ज़्यादा जगह उपलब्ध हैं. बलेनो का तीनसौ उन्तलीस लीटर का बूट, उसकी सेगमेंट में सबसे विशाल बूट हैं, लेकिन डिजायर का तीनसौ छिहत्तर लीटर का बूट उससे भी लगबग 40 लीटर बड़ा हैं. डिजायर के इंटीरियर्स भी बलेनो से ज़्यादा आकर्षक लगते हैं.
Length: Dzire – 3995, Baleno – 3995
Width: Dzire – 1735, Baleno – 1745
Height: Dzire – 1515, Baleno – 1510
पकड़औरसस्पेंशन:
बलेनो का व्हीलबेस लंबा होने के कारण वो डिजायर से ज़्यादा संतुलन से चलती हैं, और गड्ढों को बेहतर सोख लेती हैं. दोनो ही गाड़ियाँ मोडों पे अछी पकड़ बनाए रखती हैं और अछा नियंत्रण दर्शाती हैं. लेकिन डिजायर का एकसौ तिरसठ MM ग्राउंड क्लियरेन्स बलेनो के 170 MM ग्राउंड क्लियरेन्स से थोडासा कम होने के कारण, वो अपने देश के खुरदरे रास्तों के लिए, बलेनो जितनी मुनासिब नहीं हैं.
क्वालिटीऔरसर्विस:
जैसा की हम ने पिछले तीस साल में देखा हैं, सुज़ुकी की गाड़ियाँ बेहत टिकाऊ और भरोसेमंद होती हैं. फ़र्क इतना ही हैं की बलेनो सिर्फ़ नेक्सा शोरूम्स में उपलब्ध हैं और डिजायर मारुति के देश भर की सारी शोरूम्स में उपलब्ध हैं. अगर आप छोटे शहरों में रहते हैं तो आप को डिजायर का सर्विस सेंटर आसानी से मिल जाएगा, लेकिन बलेनो का सर्विस सेंटर ढूँदने में कठिनाई हो सकती हैं.
अंतिमनिर्णय:
दोनो गाड़ियाँ एक दूसरे को अछी टक्कर देती हैं. दोनो में अच्छे फीचर हैं, अछा पिक-अप हैं, माइलेज अछा हैं, भरोसेमंद हैं, स्मूथ हैं और कंफर्ट भी बढ़िया हैं. लेकिन अगर आप ध्यान से देखेंगे, तो समान कीमत वाली बलेनो में या तो डिजायर से ज़्यादा फीचर्स हैं, या फिर वो समान फीचर्स वाली बलेनो से लगबग 40,000 रुपय सस्ती हैं. तो यदि आप मनुअल गियर वाला मॉडेल लेने की सोच रहे हैं, तो डिजायर के बजाय बलेनो आप के लिए बेहतर विकल्प हैं.
लेकिन अगर आप ज़्यादा तार ट्रॅफिक से भारी हुई सड़कों पे गाड़ी चलते हैं, तो हमारी आपसे ये सिफारिश हैं की आप डिजायर आMट के बारे में ज़रूर विचार करें. ये आपको रोज रोज की अविरत क्लच-गियरबॉक्स रगड़ने की तकलीफ़ से छुटकारा दे सकता हैं. तो दोस्तों डिजायर AMT हमारे इस तुलना की साफ़ साफ़ विजेता हैं.
आज हम मारुति की नई डिजायर और अर्टिगा की तुलना करेंगे. माना की दोनो अलग सेगमेंट की गाड़ियाँ हैं, लेकिन जिन ग्राहकों का बजेट 9 लाख रुपय की आस-पास हैं, उनके मान में ये दुविधा हो सकती हैं, की डिजायर का टॉप-एंड मॉडेल लेना चाहिए, या लगबग उसी कीमत में 7-सीट र अर्टिगा का ‘ZXi’ मॉडेल ज़्यादा उपयोगी पर्याय रहेगा? इस सवाल का सही जवाब पाने के लिए पढ़ते रहिए अर्टिगा vs डिजायर कारकमपेरो.
कीमत और फीचर्स:
डिजायर ZXi-प्लस मैन्युअल की कीमत हैं साडे-नौ लाख रुपय, ऑन-रोड मुंबई. अर्टिगा ZXi की कीमत हैं 9 लाख अस्सी हज़ार रुपय, जो टॉप-एंड डिजायर से तीस हज़ार रुपय ज़्यादा हैं. डिजायर ZXi+ सस्ती होने के बावजूद उसमे अर्टिगा ZXi से कई ज़्यादा फीचर्स हैं. जैसे LED DRLs, ऑटो-अप अँटी-पिंच ड्राइवर विंडो, अँड्रॉइड ऑटो और एप्पल कारप्ले, ऑटोमॅटिक क्लाइमेट कंट्रोल, LED प्रोजेक्टर हेडलॅंप्स, एलेक्ट्रिकली फोल्डिंग मिरर्स, ऑटोमॅटिक लाइट सेनसिंग हेडलॅंप और ISOFIX पॉइंट्स. डिजायर के टॉप-एंड डीजल-मैन्युअल मॉडेल, ZDi-प्लस की कीमत हैं दस लाख रुपय ऑन-रोड मुंबई. जो अर्टिगा ‘ZDi’ से चालीस हज़ार रुपय सस्ती हैं. अर्टिगा के ‘VXi AT’ ऑटोमॅटिक मॉडेल की कीमत हैं दस लाख चालीस हज़ार रुपय ऑन-रोड मुंबई, जो डिजायर VXi ऑटोमॅटिक-पेट्रोल से 2 लाख बीस हज़ार रुपय महंगी हैं. यहाँ तक की डिजायर ‘VDi AT’ ऑटोमॅटिक डीजल भी अर्टिगा VXi पेट्रोल ऑटोमॅटिक से लगबग एक लाख रुपय सस्ती हैं.
Common Features: ABS, Airbags-2, AC, Power Steering, Central Locking by Remote, Power Windows, Parking Sensors, Parking Camera, Stereo: FM, USB, Aux, Bluetooth + 4 Speakers, Touchscreen, Navigation, , Steering Wheel Switches, Electrically Adjustable & Folding Mirrors, Rear Defogger, Fog Lamps, Alloy Wheels, Rear AC Vents, Push Button Start & Smart Key, Height Adjustable Driver’s Seat
Extra Features in Dzire ZXi+: LED DRLs, Auto-up Anti-pinch Driver’s Window, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Automatic Climate Control, LED Projector Headlamps, Electrically Folding Mirrors, Automatic Light Sensing Headlamp, ISOFIX
Extra Features in Ertiga ZXi: none
माइलेज:
डिजायर के मैन्युअल अथवा ऑटोमॅटिक पेट्रोल मॉडेल्स का आरई माइलेज हैं 22 किलोमीटर प्रति लीटर. अर्टिगा के पेट्रोल-मैन्युअल मॉडेल का माइलेज हैं 17 दशमलव 5 किलोमीटर प्रति लिटेर, और ऑटोमॅटिक मॉडेल का 17 किलोमीटर प्रति लीटर. डिजायर के मैन्युअल अथवा ऑटोमॅटिक डीजल मॉडेल्स का माइलेज हैं 28 दशमलव 4 किलोमीटर प्रति लीटर. अर्टिगा के मैन्युअल-डीजल मॉडेल का माइलेज हैं 24 दशमलव 5 किलोमीटर प्रति लीटर, और अर्टिगा में फिलहाल डीजल-ऑटोमॅटिक का विकल्प उपलब्ध नहीं हैं.
परफॉर्मन्स:
अर्टिगा में चौदासौ सीसी का पेट्रोल इंजन हैं, जो डिजायर के इंजन से दो सौ सीसी बड़ा हैं. लेकिन अर्टिगा का वजन, डिजायर से लगबग तीन सौ किलो भारी हैं. इस वजह से डिजायर का पिक-अप अर्टिगा से काफ़ी बेहतर है. अर्टिगा-पेट्रोल में पारंपरिक 4-स्पीड ऑटोमॅटिक ट्रॅन्समिशन का पर्याय भी उपलब्ध हैं, लेकिन डिजायर मे आधुनिक 5-स्पीड AMT गियरबॉक्स दिया गया हैं. अर्टिगा का पारंपरिक गियरबॉक्स डिजायर के AMT से थोडासा स्मूथ ज़रूर हैं लेकिन, पिक-अप, माइलेज और मेंटेनन्स के मामले में डिजायर का AMT उससे कई ज़्यादा श्रेष्ठ हैं. दोनो गाड़ियों में FIAT का बारासौ पचास सीसी मल्टिजेट डीजल इंजन मौजूद हैं. फरक बस इतना ही हैं, की अर्टिगा में उसे वेरिएबल जियामेट्री टर्बोचारजर बिठाया गया हैं, जिसके कारण वो नब्बे हॉर्स्पवर देता हैं, और डिजायर में फिक्स्ड जियामेट्री टर्बो हैं, जो पिछत्तर हॉर्सपॉवर देता हैं. लेकिन अर्टिगा डीसल, डिजायर से दो सौ सत्तर किलो भारी होने के कारण, उसका पिक-अप डिजायर से काफ़ी कमजोर लगता हैं.
Petrol:
Power: Dzire – 83@6000, Ertiga – 92@6000
Torque: Dzire – 113@4200, Ertiga – 130@4000
Kerb Weight: Dzire – 895, Ertiga – 1175
Power-to-weight: Dzire – 93, Ertiga – 78
Torque-to-weight: Dzire – 126, Ertiga – 111
Diesel:
Power: Dzire – 75@4000, Ertiga – 90@4000
Torque: Dzire – 190@2000, Ertiga – 200@2000
Kerb Weight: Dzire – 990, Ertiga – 1260
Power-to-weight: Dzire – 76, Ertiga – 71
Torque-to-weight: Dzire – 192, Ertiga – 159
भीतरी जगह और कंफर्ट:
अर्टिगा 7-सीटर गाड़ी हैं और डिजायर 5-सीटर, यह तो आप जानते ही हैं. लेकिन अर्टिगा में समस्या ऐसी हैं, की अगर आप सात लोगों को गाड़ी में बिठाते हैं, तो उसमे सिर्फ़ एक्सौ पैंतीस लीटर बूटस्पेस बच जाती हैं. जिसमे आप मुश्किल से दो बॅग्स रख पाएँगे. अगर आप पिछला सीट फोल्ड कर देते हैं तो बूट-स्पेस चरसौ अस्सी लीटर हो जाती हैं, लेकिन फिर अर्टिगा का मज़ला सीट, उसके सबसे कम लेग-रूम वाले स्थिति में लॉक हो जाता हैं. अगर पांच लोग और समान ही लेकर यात्रा करनी हो, तो उसके लिए डिजायर ज़्यादा उचित पर्याय हैं. उसमें यात्रियों के लिए ज़्यादा नी-रूम और लेग-रूम हैं और वो अर्टिगा से चौड़ी होने के कारण उसकी पिछली सीट पे तीन यात्री, ज़्यादा आराम से बैठ पाते हैं. इतना ही नहीं, अर्टिगा की तीसरी पंक्ति लेग-रूम के अभाव की वजह से, सिर्फ़ छोटे बच्चों के लिए ही पर्याप्त हैं.
अर्टिगा का व्हीलबासे डिजायर से लगबग तीन सौ MM लंबा हैं. उसका सस्पेन्षन भी डिजायर से ज़्यादा नरम हैं. इसके कारण अर्टिगा गड्ढों को डिजायर से काफ़ी बेहतर सोख लेती हैं. अर्टिगा का एक सौ पिचासि MM का ग्राउंड क्लियरनस भी डिजायर से बाईस MM उँचा हैं, जिसके कारण वो हुमारे देश की उबड़खाबाड़ रास्तों के लिए डिजायर से ज़्यादा उचित हैं. लेकिन डिजायर अर्टिगा की तुलना में ज़्यादा चपलता से दिशा बदल करती हैं, इसलिए घुमावदार सड़कों पे डिजायर चलाने में ज़्यादा मज़ेदार लगती हैं.
Ground Clearance (mm): Dzire – 163, Ertiga – 185
Wheelbase (mm): Dzire – 2450, Ertiga – 2740
क्वालिटी और मेंटेनन्स:
पिछले तीस साल की मेहनत के बदौलत, मारुति आज देश का सबसे भरोसेमंद कार उत्पादक बन गया हैं. उसके 3000 से अधिक सर्विस सेंटर देश के कोने कोने तक ग्राहकों को सर्विस की उपलब्धता का आश्वासन देते हैं. आज की तारीख में सेकण्ड हॅंड अर्टिगा, समकालीन डिजायर से तकरीबन एक लाख रुपय महंगी पड़ती हैं. लेकिन साल भर में अभी की अर्टिगा बंद हो जाएगी और नयी अर्टिगा मार्केट में आ जाएगी. जिसके कारण पाँच-सात साल बाद आज खरीदी हुई अर्टिगा और डिजायर की कीमत में 30-40 हज़ार से ज़्यादा फ़र्क नहीं रहेगा.
अंतिम निर्णय:
ज़्यादा तार ग्राहक अर्टिगा के बारे में तब सोचते हैं, जब उनके परिवार में 6 या 7 सदस्या होते हैं. अगर ऐसा हैं तो डिजायर के बारे में सोचिए भी मत. लेकिन अगर आपके परिवार में 4 या 5 सदस्या हैं तो आप को अर्टिगा खरीदने का कोई फ़ायडा नहीं हैं. अर्टिगा का सबसे पिछला सीट फोल्ड करने पर, उसके मजले सीट पे बहुत ही कम जगह बच जाती हैं. इसके विपरीत डिजायर में पाँच लोग बिल्कुल आराम से बैठ सकते हैं और उनके समान के लिए पर्याप्त बूट-स्पेस बी उपलाध हैं. पिक-अप, माइलेज और फीचर्स के मामले में भी डिजायर अर्टिगा से काफ़ी बेहतर हैं. अगर आप ज़्यादा तार शहेर में गाड़ी इस्तेमाल करने वाले हैं, तो हुमारा आपसे यह सुझाव हैं की डिजायर का AMT ऑटोमॅटिक मॉडेल एक बार टेस्ट ड्राइव कर के ज़रूर देखिए, वो आपकी रोज की क्लच गियर रगड़ने की परेशानी को मिटा सकता हैं. कुल मिलकर 2017 डिजायर हुमारे इस कंपॅरिज़न की विजेता हैं.
The BMW Plant Chennai has started the production for the all-new BMW 5 Series that will be launched later this month in India.
Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “For many years, BMW 5 Series has been the undisputed leader of its segment and is an absolute success story. The all-new BMW 5 Series that will be launched this month has everything that is needed to take the Indian luxury car segment by storm. I would like to congratulate the Plant Chennai team for achieving this important milestone and we are extremely proud for the smooth start of production of the all-new BMW 5 Series.”
Dr. Jochen Stallkamp, Managing Director, BMW Plant Chennai said, “BMW Plant Chennai takes pride in producing cars for the last ten years that have the same international quality standards as any BMW Group production and assembly facilities worldwide. Today, BMW Plant Chennai is proud to start the roll out the all-the new 5 Series with highest standards of quality, distinguished workmanship and uncompromising engineering. We are confident that the all-new BMW 5 Series produced in Chennai will further increase our momentum in the Indian luxury car segment.”
BMW Group India
With BMW, MINI and Motorrad, the BMW Group has its sight set firmly on the premium sector of the Indian automobile market. Along with automobiles and motorcycles, the BMW Group’s activities in India comprise of financial services for its premium clientele.
BMW India is a 100% subsidiary of the BMW Group and is headquartered in Gurgaon (National Capital Region). The wide range of BMW activities in India include a manufacturing plant in Chennai, a parts warehouse in Mumbai, a training centre in Gurgaon NCR and development of a dealer organisation across major metropolitan centres of the country.
BMW Plant Chennai started operations on 29 March 2007. The BMW Plant Chennai locally produces the BMW 1 Series, the BMW 3 Series, the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo, the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 7 Series, the BMW X1, the BMW X3 and the BMW X5.
BMW dealerships also display the BMW X6, the BMW Z4, the BMW M3 Sedan, the BMW M4 Coupe, the BMW M5 Sedan, the BMW M6 Gran Coupe, the BMW X5 M, the BMW X6 M and BMW i8 which are available in the country as Completely Built-up Units.
The total number of employees at BMW Group India is over 650. More than 3,000 additional jobs have been created in the dealer and service network.
BMW India is the pioneer in bringing luxurious dealerships to India. BMW India has set a decisive course by setting up BMW dealerships of international standards across the country. BMW India has also set very high standards in service quality and customer care. Currently, BMW India has 41 sales outlets in the Indian market.
BMW India offers ‘BMW Premium Selection’ with the finest range of pre-owned BMW vehicles that are carefully selected and comprehensively examined for quality. BMW Premium Selection vehicles can be ordered through BMW Premium Selection dealerships at 13 locations in the Indian market.
BMW i stands for visionary electric cars and mobility services, inspiring design and a new understanding of premium that is strongly defined by sustainability. BMW i8, plug-in hybrid sports car, is available at four BMW i dealerships as a Completely Built-up Unit (CBU).
BMW Motorrad officially started its operations as a part of the Indian subsidiary of BMW Group in 2017. Earlier, BMW Motorrad was operating in India with importers who had sales outlets in Mumbai and New Delhi. Presently, BMW Motorrad is in the process of setting up the team and dealer network in India. In the initial phase, BMW Motorrad has set up dealerships in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Mumbai and Pune. BMW Motorrad dealerships will display Sport- S 1000 RR, BMW R 1200 RS, Adventure –BMW R 1200 GS, BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, BMW S 1000 XR, Roadster – BMW S 1000 R, BMW R 1200 R, Heritage – BMW R nineT, BMW R nineT Scrambler and Tour – BMW R 1200 RT, BMW K 1600 GTL which are available as Completely Built-up Units (CBU).
MINI has successfully established itself as a premium small car brand in India. Presently, the MINI model range in India includes the MINI 3-door, MINI 5-door, MINI Convertible, MINI Countryman and the MINI Clubman. MINI has established five sales outlets in India.
The International Purchasing Office (IPO) established in Gurgaon identifies and assesses potential suppliers for BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorcycles taking into account BMW Group’s requirements for quality, technology and logistics. The IPO strongly focuses on facilitating the sourcing of production material (components) as well as IT and engineering services from India to the BMW Group international production network.
BMW Financial Services India is a 100% subsidiary of the BMW Group and is headquartered in Gurgaon (National Capital Region). BMW Financial Services India operates with three business lines: Retail Finance, Commercial Finance and Insurance Solutions (as corporate agents). The services offered through BMW Financial Services India are significantly valuable to the premium clientele of BMW, MINI and Motorrad who require exclusive and flexible financial solutions. Service excellence is the primary focus of operations across all business lines.
BMW Financial Services India offers solutions for retail automobile financing for BMW customers and multi make customers, financing for fleet owners and commercial financing for BMW dealerships and multi-make dealerships. Commercial finance solutions offered to BMW India dealerships further strengthen operations in the country and reinforce the BMW brand. BMW Financial Services India also offers BMW Lease for individuals and corporate customers. BMW Financial Services India offers insurance solutions (as corporate agents) to its customers through its cooperation partner in India.
Honda today inaugurated its landmark 150th ‘Best Deal’ outlet -its exclusive pre-owned two wheeler business at Aadhi Honda, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Honda 2Wheelers has pioneered the concept of Certified Pre-owned Outlets – ‘Best Deal’ – two-wheeler industry’s first organized retail set-up exclusively for pre-owned two wheelers. These outlets have enabled the company to create more touch-points of interacting with customers and also tap into the huge potential that the pre-owned two-wheeler market offers.
Interestingly in 2017 when new two wheelers industry faced challenges like demonetization and transition from BS-III to BS-IV which lead to a stunted single digit growth, there was a significant boost in demand for pre-owned two wheelers. In financial year 2016-17, sales of Honda’s pre-owned business- Best Deal grew by 23% which is three times that of the new 2wheeler industry growth of only 7%. Supporting this growth, was the rapid network expansion of Best Deal outlets count by 44% to 147 outlets in FY 2016-17.
Elaborating at the inauguration ceremony of 150th Best Deal outlet, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., said, “With the introduction of the concept of Certified Pre-owned Outlets – Best Deal, Honda has pioneered 2 Wheeler industry’s credible and trust worthy pre-owned business platform. Our experience shows that pre-owned industry is evolving at a very fast pace and the replacement cycle for two-wheeler has come down to 4-5 years. Honda sees good future potential in pre-owned two-wheeler business and has advanced its expansion horizon to 200 Best Deal Outlets by the end of this fiscal itself.”
BharatBenz celebrates an important milestone with the customer handover of its 50,000th truck, which marks an unprecedented ramp-up in the Indian commercial vehicle industry. The vehicle, a 4928 TT tractor from the all-new BharatBenz heavy-duty range, was presented at a regional brand event in Hyderabad.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Erich Nesselhauf, Managing Director and CEO, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles said: “50,000 truck sales in less than five years – no other new market entrant in India has achieved this before. BharatBenz is today firmly established in the world’s toughest CV market and will continue to push the industry limits in terms of safety features, environmental friendliness and fuel economy.”
Mr. Rajaram Krishnamurthy, Vice President of Sales & Marketing added: “We have seen a very positive growth momentum following the introduction of the new BS-IV standard, and we aim to further capitalize on this. Customers understand our superior BS-IV solution based on proven SCR technology. They also clearly appreciate the host of additional features that our new BharatBenz heavy-duty range offers, true to our ‘Profit Technology’ tagline.”
Honda is now the NEW Number One Selling brand in Tamil Nadu. Honda which is growing in a faster pace compared to industry growth is eyeing No1 position in indian two wheeler market. It has occupied numero one slot in many states in india. Now it has attained the same in Tamil Nadu which happens to be the third biggest market by total volumes and the second biggest market when it comes to automatic scooter sales across India.
Ø Honda is the NEW NO. 1 selling two-wheeler brand in Tamil Nadu
o Honda sales grow by 34% which is much faster than 2% growth of TN industry
o With Highest ever market share of 35%, Now one in every 3 customers is buying a Honda two-wheeler in TN
Sharing how the biggest strategy shift in Honda’s business direction will be executed on ground,
Mr. Minoru Kato – President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. announced,
“I thank our valued customers who have made Honda the Most preferred brand in Tamil Nadu. 2017-18 is definitely the most challenging year for Honda 2Wheelers India till now. India operation is already the No. 1 contributor to Honda’s global two-wheeler business. This year we are aiming 6.0 million units with 20% growth over the large existing base. Undoubtedly, our aggressive plans for key states including Tamil Nadu will play an important role in contributing to this growth of Honda in India.”
Honda 2Wheelers India goes closer to Tamil Nadu customers through NEW Zonal Office!
Re-aligning with Honda’s vision to expand its reach in India through its ‘closer to market’ approach, Honda 2Wheelers India today inaugurated its new Zonal office in Coimbatore. This is Honda’s next strategic step towards regional consolidation starting from top demand centres across India.
The new Zonal Office in Coimbatore is Honda’s 2nd Zonal office in Tamil Nadu after Chennai. Tamil Nadu is the only state in south region where Honda has 2 zonal offices. As we expand our footprints here, Honda aims to serve new customers with speed. Operating closer to the market supports our endeavor to enhance Customer engagement & experience with Brand Honda. The state of art Honda service training center will ensure technical updates & new product trainings to our network staff in local language.
Nissan India today launched the New Micra with a host of intelligent features and sporty enhancements. The New ‘Intelligent & Sporty’ Micra is available at a starting price of INR. 5.98 lakhs, ex-showroom Chennai.
The Nissan Micra, known in India for its European styling and driving comfort, now comes loaded with class-leading features such as auto headlamps, rain sensing wipers and ‘lead me to car’. These newly-added features in the New Micra augment the intelligent and premium attractiveness of the car, which offers outstanding driving comfort and confidence to Micra customers.
The New Micra’s interior accentuates the car’s sporty side with its striking new European black theme with enhanced piano black finish accompanied by orange accents on the seats, dashboard and arm rest. The ambience of the New Micra was conceived to energize the mood of its occupants. The car also has a new 2-DIN audio system with Bluetooth as a standard feature for tech savvy customers apart from a host of other exciting features like steering mounted controls, push stop start and i-key.
Arun Malhotra, managing director, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd., said, “The New Micra brings together Japanese technology and European styling in a package that makes it one of the best premium urban hatchbacks at an attractive price point. The new features enhance the visual appeal and convenience of the Micra, and provides an excellent driving experience. The New Micra will add a dash of liveliness to the driving experience for our customers.”
The New Micra will be available with a choice of two powertrains – a 1.2-litre petrol engine mated to X-Tronic CVT Automatic transmission, or a 1.5-litre diesel paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The major highlight of the Nissan Micra remains the globally acclaimed Nissan X-Tronic CVT which delivers smoother performance with better fuel economy compared to a petrol manual transmission. Fuel economy figures for the diesel variant is rated at 23.08 kmpl while the X-Tronic CVT Automatic variant returns 19.34 kmpl under ARAI test conditions.
Additionally, Nissan recently announced the best-in-class Extended Warranty Programme to offer superior after sales service and a hassle free ownership experience to its customers. The owners of New Nissan Micra can also avail the recently launched Extended Warranty Package for 3 Years/50,000kms (whichever comes earlier).
The Micra range is available in seven exterior colours including Brick Red, Turquoise Blue, Blade Silver, Onyx Black, Nightshade, Storm White and Sunshine Orange. Variants of the New Nissan Micra are competitively priced, placing it as the premium hatch offering the most value-for-money package available in the market. The Micra Active model, which has petrol manual transmission options, also underwent recent changes with a new sporty bumper and new steering wheel with Bluetooth and audio controls.
Below is Nissan Micra range price list for reference (ex-showroom, Chennai):
The New Micra will be on sale across Nissan India showrooms in the country from June 2, 2017. Nissan Micra is one of the most widely exported hatchbacks from India. It is available in more than 100 countries across the globe, and has sold more than 6 million units globally.
