Tata Nexon Launched in India

Tata Motors much-awaited compact Sports Utility Vehicle Nexon launched with aggressive pricing it at Rs 5.85 lakh to Rs 9.45 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi). It is available in base XE, XM, XT and top XZ+ trims. All these trims will be available with both petrol as well as diesel engine options. Tata is giving dual front airbags as well as ABS as standard for the range.

Inside the cabin, Nexon gets a three-tone interior along with climate control, touchscreen infotainment system with floating display and eight speakers, button start, rotary dial for drive mode selection and a 350-litre boot. The Harmann touchscreen infotainment system with support for Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto,  USB, Bluetooth and AUX connectivity.

Under the hood, Tata Nexon is powered by brand new Revotron petrol and Revotorq diesel engines,  where 1.2-litre inline four cylinder petrol engine producing 108bhp while the diesel is a new 1.5-litre engine producing 108bhp. Both engines are offered only with a six-speed manual transmission. The Nexon rides 209mm off the ground, which is not only the highest in its segment, but also higher than its elder siblings, the Safari Storme and the Hexa.

There are five colours on offer, namely - Moroccan Blue, Vermont Red, Seattle Silver, Glasgow Grey and Calgary White. Tata is also offering a dual-tone option on the XZ+ trim with a gloss black finished roof. Tata Nexon competes against Ford Ecosport, the Honda WR-V, the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Mahindra TUV300 and the Nuvosport.

Source - Car Dekho

Skoda Octavia RS Launched

Skoda has reintroduced the Octavia RS in India, which is the performance oriented version of the regular Octavia. Available in a single variant which is Style-Plus variant, the Skoda Octavia RS will cost Rs 24.62 lakh (ex-showroom, Pan India).It’s the most powerful car that Skoda has ever brought to India and it comes with full RS specification. 

Under the hood, the new Skoda Octavia RS is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that gives the power of 230bhp and 350Nm of torque. It is mated with six-speed automatic gearbox that powers the front wheels. The Octavia RS goes 0-100kmph in under 7 seconds and its top speed is upto 250kmph.

Inside, the Octavia RS gets an all-black theme and the Alcantra seats get unique red stitching with the RS badge. The car gets carbon finish door inserts and a flat bottom steering wheel for that sporty quotient. It comes with large 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

On the exterior, Octavia RS equipped with quad LED headlamps and a blackened butterfly grille with the RS badge. The car gets a functional body kit which includes a tail gate spoiler, 17-inch alloys and side skirts. It also gets large twin exhausts at the rear.

The new Skoda Octavia RS comes with convenience and safety features, which includes electronically adjustable seats, sunroof, rear AC vents, ABS with EBD and multiple airbags. . It is available in the shades of Candy White, Race Blue, Corrida Red and Steel Grey.

Source : CarDekho