Maruti Suzuki Baleno launched

Maruti Suzuki has launched the Baleno in India with price starting at Rs 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for the entry-level Sigma variant, going all the way till Rs 8.11 lakh for the top-spec Alpha diesel trim.

Based on a completely new lightweight platform, the new Baleno is being positioned above the popular Swift. The new Baleno is Maruti Suzuki’s ticket to the premium B+ segment which is filled with cars like the Honda Jazz, Hyundai i20 and the Volkswagen Polo. 

Exterior Include new V-shaped grille and sweptback headlights. The side profile is characterised by a long and low roofline that ends at a rather steeply raked C-pillar. Overall, the car appears to have a flat stance, albeit with muscular wheel arches and a strong baseline. Cabin include features a refreshing new design compared to Maruti’s existing range of cars. Finished in all-black with silver accents, the interior features climate control, steering mounted audio controls, touch screen infotainment system, multicolour instrument cluster and lots more on top-spec variants. The Baleno is equipped with Apple Carplay that mirrors the phone on the car screen, making it much easier to use. The other highlight is the fact that this is the only car in the segment to get ABS-EBD and front dual airbags as standard across all trims.

Under the hood it comes with 1.2-litre K-Series petrol engine which gives power of 83bhp and 115Nm as well as a Fiat-derived 1.3-litre turbo diesel engine gives power of 75bhp and 200Nm. What’s new here is the CVT gearbox, seen for the first time in a Maruti. The automatic version is available with the petrol-powered Delta variant. 

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Facelift of Ertiga launched

Maruti Suzuki has launched the Ertiga facelift in India at an introductory price of Rs 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The facelifted Ertiga gets cosmetic as well as mechanical updates in the form of an automatic gearbox for the petrol models and SHVS (smart hybrid vehicle by Suzuki) technology for the diesel models.

The external changes include a new chrome grille, revised bumpers, a chrome strip above the rear number plate and chrome garnish on the fog lamps. Also included in the update package is a  revised design for the alloy wheels as well as specific badging for the AT and SHVS technology. The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is available  in six shades - silky silver, superior white, serene blue, granite grey, radient  beige and pearl blue blaze of which the last two are new shades.

The interior changes we can see the addition of a touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity and MirrorLink system, electrically foldable ORVMs, button start with smart key, 12V socket in the second row, revised fabrics and finally 50:50 split third row seats. On the safety front, driver’s side airbag and seat belt reminder are standard across all variants. Higher spec models also get passenger airbag, ABS with EBD and seat belt with pre-tensioner. It is optional for the base models. Another two optional extras are rear parking sensors with camera.

Under the hood, the Ertiga facelift gets two options. The petrol engine is a 1.4-litre unit that gives 94bhp and 130Nm. It can be had with a five-speed manual or a four-speed AT which is new for the Indian market and available in a single variant. The diesel on the other hand is the 1.3-litre Multijet unit that gives 90bhp and 200Nm of torque and has been mated with the five-speed manual. It has been mated to the SHVS technology and is the second vehicle after the Ciaz to get this update in Maruti’s Indian stable.

The introduction of the SHVS technology has marginally increased the prices of all existing diesel variants except for VDi and ZDi variant which are now Rs 13,000 and 3,000 cheaper than the outgoing model. However, there now two new variants VDi (o) and ZDi (+). The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga competes with the Honda Mobilio and the Chevrolet Enjoy.

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Ford Launches Updated EcoSport

Ford has unveiled the updated EcoSport at Rs 6.79 lacs for the base petrol variant (ex-showroom Delhi). This updated compact SUV gets more powerful diesel engine that is being used in the two latest cars from Ford ; Figo Aspire and Figo. Apart from under the hood, there are some additions on the inside as well.

Under the hood, is the updated 1.5 litre TDCi diesel that gives 100 PS of power and 205 Nm of torque, strangely not 215 Nm like in Aspire. Other than this, there is the 1.0 litre 125 PS ecoboost and the 112 PS 1.5-litre TiVCT petrol.

More importantly, Ford has brought in a cheaper Ecoboost option under the Trend+ variant making this advanced motor more desireable. Also, the company have introduced a new Trend+ variant that gets a few more addition compared to the Trend one.

On the exterior there is the new color Golden Bronze that we have seen in the now phased out Fiesta and DRLs are now offered an option unlike before when they were added as an accessory.

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BMW launches M6 Gran Coupe in India

BMW launched their M6 Gran Coupe in India for 1.71 crore (ex-showroom Mumbai). The car was launched at BMW’s first M Studio, Infinity Cars in Mumbai. This is the first BMW showroom in the country which is dedicated to retail the 'M' or the performance versions of their cars. Next in line of the BMW’s M versions are the X5 M and X6 M which are scheduled to be launched later this month. The M6 will be a CBU unit and will be sold out of the M studios in the country.

Under the hood it has 4.4-litre, M twin-turbo 8-cylinder petrol engine which gives 552bhp and 680Nm of torque and delivers this power to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. This enables the launch control equipped bimmer to achieve 100 kmph from zero in just 4.2 seconds and with top speed of 250 Kmph. All this with a fuel economy of 10.1 Km/l and 232 g/km of CO2 emissions. The car also has two M Drive buttons on the steering wheel for sport and comfort configurations.

On the exterior, the car has a signature double-bar kidney grille with M badging, new adaptive LED headlights, larger air intake in the front, integrated diffuser insert in the rear apron, carbon fiber roof, quad exhaust pipes, 20-inch alloy-wheels, minor changes in the tail light cluster and the M badge on the boot lid.Even on the inside, the car does not let you forget that you are inside a M series monster with the signature 'M badge' on the instrument cluster, centre console and door sill. Also, the car is fitted with M sports seats to give you the right race car feel. The car will be available in nine metallic colours namely; Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Silverstone, Space Grey, Jatoba, San Marino Blue, Sakhir Orange, Singapore Grey and Imperial Blue Brilliant Effect.

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Mercedes Maybach S600 and S500 launched

Mercedes-Benz has launched the ultra-luxurious Maybach S 600 and the Maybach S 500 sedan, in India, for Rs 2.60 crore and Rs 1.67 crore respectively (ex-showroom Pune). The car in the S 600 was unveiled for the global markets last year and is the replacement for the Maybach stand-alone brand.

They get the same overall design as the S-Class range but with a bigger grille and different design for the wheels. Slotting in at 5.45-metres and with a wheelbase of 3.36 metres, it is a full 20cm longer than the LWB S-Class. One of the most noticeable elements in this vehicle is the double MM Maybach specific logo.

The S 600 and S 500’s cabin is similar to that of the standard S-Class but with a host of additional features and significantly increased legroom in the rear thanks to the longer wheelbase. The expanded feature list includes the AIR-BALANCE package, silver-plated Champagne flutes, Magic Sky Control and individual automatic climate control for each of the four passengers. Mercedes-Benz has also situated the rear seats behind the cut of the rear door and therefore, has shortened the length of the rear door. In addition to all the safety options, the Maybach cars also get seatbelt airbags which are first of their kind in any automobile.

The S 600 have 6.0-litre twin turbo V12 that gives 530bhp and  830Nm of torque with power going to the rear wheels via a new 9G-Tronic gearbox. The S 500 on the other hand, is powered a twin-turbo V8 that gives 459bhp and 700Nm of torque with power going to the rear wheels via a 7G-Tronic gearbox.

The Maybach S 600 is being imported into the country via the CBU route while the German automaker is locally assembling the S 500 at its plant in Chakan.

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Fiat teases new Abarth punto

Fiat India is teasing the reveal of its most anticipated hot-hatch of the year, Fiat Abarth Punto by showcasing the car in its official dual-tone color scheme on their website. The car can be seen in its black and red color scheme smacked in middle of the opening page of the website. The page also features an inactive  “coming soon” button. Possibility dictates that as the launch date draws closer, the link will eventually become active.

It comes with a 5-speed manual transmission, which comes with 1.4 liter T-Jet motor which gives 145 horses and 195Nm of torque. Car goes 0-100 in under 10 seconds. The height of the car has been reduced by 20mm and this results in the overall Kerb-weight of around 1100kg. The over all power-to-weight ratio will also improve for the Abarth Punto and so will the aerodynamics.

Car comes with 16-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, which comes with 195/55 R16 tires. The grill will feature contrasting colors and Abarth decals on the bottom side profile. The car also flaunts a spoiler at the rear that enhances the sporty appeal when coupled with the Abarth insignias and badging.

Interiors comes  with exception to the black interior color scheme that come with sporty yellow and red stitching. A sportier instrumentation cluster and aluminum racing foot pedals are also expected to make an appearance.

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Jaguar revealed F-Pace in Frankfurt motorshow

Jaguar has unveiled its first SUV, F-Pace, at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The F-Pace made a spectacular entry by completing the world’s largest 360 degree loop proving its performance crossover abilities. The F-Pace is the company’s third product to be built on Jaguar's Lightweight Aluminium Architecture after Jaguar XE and the new XF. Based on the C-X17 concept, the F-Pace also gets F-Type inspired design features such as the powerful rear haunches, fender vents and distinctive tail light graphics.

The SUV  have elements like full-LED headlights, forged 22-inch wheels and short front overhang have been carried over to the production with the F-Pace. The F-Pace can seat five people in absolute comfort with generous head and knee room, while boot space is 650 litres which is very big in size.

Interior of the car includes industry leading infotainment and connectivity systems in the form of InControl Touch Pro system. It is based around a 10.2-inch touchscreen, with a powerful quad-core processor and solid-state drive, super-fast wifi hotspot (up to 8 devices can be connected at a time), advanced navigation system with true door-to-door guidance and can also show full-screen - in 3D - in the 12.3-inch HD virtual instrument cluster.

Under the hood Jaguar F-Pace include a 180PS 2.0-litre diesel manual RWD/ AWD and automatic AWD; 240PS 2.0-litre petrol automatic RWD; 300PS 3.0-litre diesel automatic AWD; 340PS and 380PS 3.0-litre petrol automatic AWD. The F-Pace also gets a torque on-demand all-wheel drive (AWD) system with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics that was first developed for the F-Type.

The F-Pace gets advanced driver assistance systems that include Autonomous Emergency Braking system with a pedestrian detection function with a state-of-the-art stereo camera (a Jaguar-first). The stereo camera also enables Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, an Intelligent Speed Limiter, and Driver Condition Monitor systems.  The F-Pace also brings the world debut of Jaguar's Activity Key, a waterproof, shockproof wristband with an integrated transponder, this segment-first, wearable technology allowing the keyfob to be securely locked inside the car.

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Specifications of Renault Kwid Variants revealed

Details on specification of Renault Kwid and its variants have been revealed. The  car is  one of the most anticipated models and is expected to hit the showrooms across the country sometime this month. A total of 4 trim levels- Standard, RXE, RXL and RXT will be available for this car. As disclosed earlier, the car is powered by a 799cc three-cylinder engine that produces 54bhp. The impressive fuel efficiency of the Renault Kwid can be attributed to the lightweight construction of the car.

Car weights at 660kg and delivers a fuel-efficiency of 25.17kmpl. It has 13-inch tubeless tyres, which will be featured on all trims and the 799cc engine will be mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. Dimensions wise, Kwid will stand at 3,679mm in length, 1,579mm in height and 1,471mm in width. The car will also feature a 180mm ground clearance and a roomy 2,422mm wheelbase. One can personalize the car with an option of 60 accessories and the company will offer the car with a 50,000km/2-year warranty.

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Bentley revealed Bentayga SUV before launch

Bentley have finally revealed the long anticipated Bentley SUV, the Bentayga. It's the first SUV and features an all new 6 Litre W12 engine to propel the “fastest, most powerful, most luxurious and most exclusive SUV in the world”. The car will be launched soon in the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Bentley has developed an all new 6.0-liter W12 twin-turbocharged engine for its SUV which produces 608 PS and 900 Nm of torque. The power is delivered to all wheels, courtesy of the all wheel drive 8-speed transmission. It goes 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and topspeed of 301 km/h.

Also, the engine features cylinder deactivation, automatic coasting, and a start-stop system. The SUV will also be available in a diesel and hybrid variant in the future. With Bentley’s Drive Dynamics mode and an optional Responsive off-road setting, the Bentayga features 8 driving modes which are accessible to the driver via a dial.

From.inside,  Bentley remains a Bentley, featuring what we can expect in a luxury sedan and more. The brand claims Bentayga’s wood crafted, metal and leather interiors as ‘the finest automobile interior in the world’. The Bentayga’s 18-way adjustable rear seats and a choice of 15 color options for the leather trims, 22-way adjustable front seats with heating, ventilation and massage system. The SUV also features an 8-inch touchscreen system on the dashboard which has a 60 GB in-built storage space and supports 30 languages. For rear passengers, there is a 10.2-inch Android tablet with 4G, WiFi and Bluetooth.

In the sound department, Bentley offers a top-end system which features 1,950 watts with 18 speakers and ‘super-tweeters’, capable of recreating the “highest audio frequencies”, says Bentley. Exterior include, Bentayga has the signature Bentley look with the four LED headlights and a glass roof. Underneath the car are 20 or 22-inch alloy wheels (optional) which carry a body made from aluminium, saving 236 kg when compared to a steel body.

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Land Rover launches 2015 Discovery Sports

Land Rover has launched the Discovery Sport in India for Rs 46.10 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai). It is the first SUV in the new Discovery family of vehicles. It is available in four variants and with a single engine and gearbox option. It competes with SUVs like the Audi Q5 and BMW X3

Interior gets a new optional 2+3+2 seating arrangement which is a first for the British automaker among its smaller range of vehicles. This is an optional extra for all variants except the entry-level variant.   It has managed to achieve this thanks to a new rear suspension and a flat floor design. It is available in four variants - S, SE, HSE and HSE Luxury.

Standard features on the top-spec HSE Luxury variant include Adaptive Xenon headlamps with LED DRLs, Windsor leather seats, 10-way electrically adjustable seats for the front seats, parallel and perpendicular park assist and finally Meredian Surround 17-speaker system with rear entertainment package.

It is powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine that gives 148bhp and 400Nm of torque. The gearbox is the nine-speed AT, a unit that made its Indian debut with the 2015 Range Rover Evoque. This car also gets the LRs Terrain Response system, Hill descent control, ABS, traction control, roll stability control and dynamic stability control as a standard features across all variants. A special feature only for the top-spec variant is the adaptive dynamics with MagneRide.

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Mercedes launches C63 S AMG

Mercedes-Benz has launched the C63 S AMG for a price of Rs 1.30 crore (ex-showroom, Delhi). The compact super saloon is the AMG version of the C-Class sedan.

Though based on the C-Class, the C63 S AMG is the performance-oriented variant and boasts of an AMG-spec body kit. The exterior includes sporty bumpers, side skirts and a quad exhaust setup. The car have 19-inch wheels, which have a double slat five-spoke pattern with the AMG badging in the centre. The large brakes and contrast-coloured callipers further enhance the external design.

The basic layout and design of the car's cabin are similar to the C-Class sedan, however, Mercedes-Benz has enhanced the interior of the C63 S AMG car similar to the AMG cars. The car gets all the standard equipment from the C-Class; apart from this it gets AMG-specific seats and instruments. There is  additional chrome garnish, contrast-coloured leather sports seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and typical AMG badging.

The C63 AMG have 4.0-litre twin turbo V8 which gives 510bhp of power, about 80bhp more than its direct competitor - the BMW M3. This engine comes mated to a seven-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT transmission and is the same engine that powers the AMG GT S as well. The vehicle gets dynamic engine mounts and an AMG RIDE CONTROL sport suspension as standard. The car goes from 0-100kmph in four seconds and has an electronically limited speed of 250kmph.

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Limited Edition of Duster Explore Launched

Renault India has launched the New Duster Explore. The Limited Edition Duster Explore will be available in two variants - the 85PS RXL Explore and the  110 PS RXL Explore. The two get an introductory pricing of Rs 9.99 lakh and Rs 11.10 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), respectively.

Limited edition car intends to showcase the spirit of exploring the outdoors with the same reassuring confidence of the Duster. The exterior modifications include new dark chrome front grille and a skid plate. Its new racing stripes enhance its sporty and robust design, while the front houses sharp, bright lamps to set the tone for an expedition. Highlighting its spirit of adventure is the wide, dark anthracite alloy wheels in a new ‘Nouveau Orange’ shade.

interior continues with the Noveau Orange theme inside, with chrome inside door handles and orange door trim fabric inserts as well as the seat fabric upholstery. The shade can be seen on the gear shift below with orange stitch marks, chrome knob for parking breaks, new orange outlines on the air conditioning vents, leather steering wheel with orange stitch marks, and an orange-anodized instrument cluster.

The Limited Edition Duster Explore features include like Eco mode, Gearshift indicator and Cruise control with speed limiter, amongst others. The car will be powered by the 1.5-litre dCi engine and offers a choice of two power outputs, 110PS and 85PS. The powerful 110PS version has a six-speed manual transmission with gear ratios perfectly matched to the engine’s output with a fuel efficiency of 19.64kmpl (ARAI). The 85PS version features a five-speed manual transmission that delivers a best-in-class fuel efficiency of 19.87kmpl (ARAI).

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Ferrari California T launched in India

Ferrari entered  in India for second time with launching of new California T for Rs 3.45 crore (ex-showroom). Launched in 2014, this successor to the naturally aspirated California Coupe is the first vehicle from the Ferrari, in more than 20 years, to be turbocharged.

California T is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V8 engine which gives power of 552bhp and 755Nm of torque. Power goes to the rear-wheels via a seven-speed dual clutch automatic. It goes from 0-100kmph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 314kmph.

Alot of the technology developed by Ferrari’s F1 team has been put into this version of the California T. This includes a variable boost  management system, F1-spec traction control system and magnetic damping which can be adjusted on-the-fly. 

The California T, like its predecessor, gets a 2+2 seating arrangement and a cabin trimmed out in semi-aniline leather. Interior include a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12-speaker JBL surround sound system. However, one of the most exciting features of this car is that it has a retractable hardtop which can go up or down in just 14 seconds.

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C 63 AMG S will be launched on September 3

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG S will be launched for the Indian market on September 3. This will be the fourth AMG product to be launched in India and total AMG in the country is 10 cars. This car is expected to be priced in the range of Rs 1.2 crore to Rs 1.5 crore and will be brought into the country via the CBU route.
C63  AMG S have a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that gives power of 510bhp and 700Nm of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via the seven-speed dual clutch AMG speedshift gearbox. It goes 0-100kmph in four seconds with top speed of 250kmph.  In terms of mechanicals, it gets a locking differential as well as dynamic engine mounts sourced from the AMG GT.

Exterior have an AMG-spec body kit, 19-inch AMG-spec wheels and optional ceramic brakes with sport tyres. The interior gets the standard C-Class layout but now with AMG trim elements like an aluminium garnish, badges and sports seats.

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Facelifted A6 launching on September 20

Audi will launch facelift of A6 on September 20 for Indian market. The revised car will get some changes to the interior and exterior, and a slight bump in the power output.
The biggest and much awaited change the new A6 gets is the newly designed headlights with twin-lined fibre optic LED strips. These are the same Matrix LED headlamps that are available on the recently launched RS6 Avant. This feature, however, is limited to the top-end variant.

More changes to exterior include the revised tail lights with swept back indicators, unique chrome strip on the boot lid’s edge and a new set of alloy wheels. The changes to the interior are it gets a new inbuilt infotainment system, MMI touch interface of Audi navigation system, power retractable monitors and an LTE port that offers online services from apps. The car will come equipped with premium 12-way electrically adjustable front seats, a reverse parking camera with night vision and adaptive cruise control.

Under the hood it has same engine for the facelifted A6 and it is powered by the same 2.0-litre TDI engine like the current model. However,the power has been increased from 175bhp to 187bhp. This powerplant will come mated to the 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission and will receive Audi’s Quattro four-wheel drive system as standard.

We hope the carmaker also equips the Indian-spec A6 with massage and ventilation options for the seats, which are available in the European market. The refreshed model will go up against the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series and the Jaguar XF in India.

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2016 C-Class coupe unveiled

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe has been unveiled ahead of its official debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. It looks like a smaller version of the S-Class coupe and shares much of the external design with  the two-door S-Class.

New Coupe is wider, longer and has a larger wheelbase than the outgoing model. It follows the same design cues as the S-Class coupe but has a smaller rear overhang when compared to the larger car. The cabin is pretty much similar to that of the standard C-Class right down to the layout of the cabin and the feature list. One of the new additions to the C-Class coupe is that the climate control system works in conjunction with the SAT-NAV system to close the recirculation every time the car enters a tunnel.

From the engine point Mercedes-Benz has released only information on the C300 and C300 4MATIC. They both get a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine which gives power of 214bhp and 370Nm of torque with power going to the rear wheels via a seven-speed DSG. It is expected that the C-Class Coupe engine will be like their sedan.

Euro-spec model will go on sale at the end of September while the US market will get the car next March. Except for the C63 AMG, this body style is not expected to be offered in India any time soon. 

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NXT edition of Datsun Go launched

Datsun has launched limited addition version of Go for Rs 4.09 lakh (Ex-showroom Delhi). This limited edition is based on the T variant and gets an extended accessories. It will be on sale from August to December this year across all Datsun showrooms.

Limited addition is based on the T variant, NXT Edition gets a rear parking sensor, Keyless entry, rear parcel tray, piano black finish for the cabin and chrome exhaust tips. The automaker, in a press release, has said that the accessories are worth Rs 20,000 but will be available for just Rs 5,000.

Mechanically, there are no changes to the GO hatchback. It is powered by a 1.2-litre three-pot mill that produces 67bhp/104Nm and has been mated to a five-speed manual.

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Ford launches Figo Aspire

Ford has launched the Figo Aspire sedan for Rs4.89 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The top-end diesel variant has been priced at Rs 8.24 lakh (ex-showroom).

It comes with both the petrol and diesel engine options in four trims levels – Ambiente, Trend, Titanium and Titanium Plus. The petrol variants are powered by the 1.2-litre engine gives power of 87bhp and 112Nm of torque. The diesel variants, have 1.5-litre TDCi turbocharged engine that is the most powerful in the segment which gives power of 99bhp and 215Nm of torque. Both of them come mated to the five-speed manual transmission. The ARAI fuel efficiency of the petrol and diesel engines is 18.16kmpl and 25.83kmpl respectively.

It is also available with 1.5-litre petrol engine which comes with the six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The engine gives segment-leading 110bhp power and 136Nm and gives fuel efficiency of 17kmpl.

Ford Figo Aspire competes with the Maruti Dzire, Hyundai Xcent, Tata Zest and Honda Amaze in the compact sedan segment. The car is available in seven colours - ruby red, sparkling gold, oxford white, tuxedo black, deep impact blue, ingot silver and smoke grey.

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