Maruti S-Cross Facelift will not get 1.6L diesel engine - Report

The upcoming Maruti S-Cross facelift or 2017 Maruti S-Cross will not get the 1.6-litre diesel engine in the Indian market, according to the escalating reports. As per your familiarity, the current Maruti S-Cross is offered with the two diesel engines, 1.3-litre diesel and 1.6-litre diesel.

The reports indicated that the Indian passenger car company, Maruti Suzuki has already stopped the production of the S-Cross 1.6-litre diesel units. Moreover, the Maruti Dealers have stopped the booking orders for 1.6-litre diesel units. Some of the outlets have stock for the interested people.

Related: Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza Petrol

Maruti will offer the petrol options for the S-Cross as Suzuki has already introduced Indonesian-specific S-Cross (SX4) with the M15A 1.5-litre petrol engine and two gearbox options. The engine is rated at 109 PS of power and 138Nm of torque. No confirmation about the petrol engines for the Indian market.

As we know, Baleno with the Boosterjet petrol engine has a good market. It would be the great advantage to increase compact SUV sales if the S-Cross will offer with that same engine.  

The new facelift will identical to European-specific Maruti S-Cross 2017, which was introduced in the last year. As per the information, the front part of the car will get changes for a new look. The pre bookings for 2017 S-Cross will be started from September 1^st at dealerships. Besides, the launch will be scheduled for this festive season.

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Maruti S-Cross is the opening product from NEXA network and established cumulative sales in the starting months. Expecting that the facelift will have the same response from the local customers.

The 2017 Maruti S-Cross Price, Specifications and other details will update you soon.

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza Petrol

Diesel version of the Vitara Brezza has the successful market in the Indian automotive industry. To increase the brand popularity, The Indian carmaker planning to launch the petrol version of the existing Vitara Brezza.  A few of best automotive sources indicated that the petrol versions will expect to be revealed by 2017 end or 2018 Auto Expo, which will open its doors on February 9.

The complete info about the new Brezza petrol, including variants, price details and specifications are available. As per the automotive sources, the Vitara petrol will be offered in four versions and cheaper than the existing diesel versions. Around Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 40,000 price difference between petrol and diesel versions.

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Vitara Brezza petrol versions & Estimated Ex-showroom Price:

• Maruti Vitara Brezza LXi – Rs. 6.80 lakhs
• Maruti Vitara Brezza VXi – Rs. 7.20 lakhs
• Maruti Vitara Brezza ZXi – Rs. 8.20 lakhs
• Maruti Vitara Brezza ZXi+ – Rs. 9.00 lakhs

Speaking about the specifications, the compact SUV will come with the 1.0-litre Boosterjet, 1.4-litre K14B and 1.5-litre M15A. The Boosterjet engine, which also used in Baleno RS, will be rated at 75kW of power, 150Nm of torque and 20-21kmpl.

The list of features and look of the exterior similar to the Vitara Brezza diesel. The car integrated with the projector headlamp with LED pilot lamps (Bullhorn), single slat chrome grille, dual tone colors, black body cladding, single slat chrome grille, multi-spoke 16-inch alloy wheels, as well.

Coming to the interior features, the Brezza petrol comes with the reverse parking camera and sensors, rear wiper and washer, Apple carPlay and Smartplay touchscreen.

Related: Maruti Suzuki overtakes Mahindra, becomes the largest UV maker in India in May

The Vitara Brezza offered in dual tone and single tone colors are below:

Dual tone Vitara Brezza:

• Cerulean Blue with Pearl Arctic White
• Blazing Red with Midnight Black
• Fiery Yellow with Pearl Arctic White

Single tone Vitara Brezza:

• Fiery Yellow
• Blazing Red
• Cerulean Blue
• Pearl Arctic White
• Granite Grey
• Premium Silver

Competitors:

According to specifications, features, performance, as well, Brezza petrol will compete the Tata Xenon, Honda WR-V and Ford Ecosport.

Related: Maruti Suzuki has 2,000+ dealerships in India

The Vitara Brezza Diesel launched in the last year (March 2016) and reported 50,000 units of sales in the last year. The model has registered high sales of 12,375units in May 2017 and the cumulative sales up to July 2017 stood at 1.45lakhs of units.

With the launch of petrol versions, the company will expect higher growth in sales in the passenger or compact SUV market.

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Maruti Suzuki overtakes Mahindra, becomes the largest UV maker in India in May

Maruti Suzuki has overtaken Mahindra & Mahindra in the largest UV segment in India in the last two months, April and May 2017. This was the great success from the biggest player of small cars. Maruti has planning to expand its position and scope in the different passenger vehicle segments in the Indian market. In this part, just months back, it has introduced the hybrid and utility vehicles in the competitive domestic market to target the respective competitors. Now, the day comes and Maruti Suzuki has overtaken the India’s utility vehicle leader, Mahindra in the UV segment.

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Maruti sold around 5,500 more utility vehicles than Mahindra in the first two months of this fiscal year. Mahindra listed 18,363 units and 19,331 units in April and May, whereas Maruti has listed 20,638 units and 22,608 units of sales in April and May 2017. The company’s cumulative sales stood at 43,246 units, against 37,694 units of Mahindra in the previous two months. In the last fiscal year, M&M has crossed Maruti by 20,000 units.

More demand of Maruti Ertiga and new Vitara Brezza, Maruti Suzuki has received 45% growth in UV segment, whereas the UV market leader, Mahindra has enumerated a decline of 6%. The company’s officials said that the Vitara Brezza has to register 10,000 units of sales in a month and towards to place its company in new heights. On the other side, Mahindra’s new four sub-4metre SUVs, including Bolero Plus, Nuvo Sport, KUV 100 and TUV 300, not helped the company to register more volumes.

Related: Maruti Suzuki reported 23.4% growth in April 2017

Moreover, due to the lack of petrol vehicles, Mahindra has reported a decline of sales in sub-4metre UV segment. Some of the external factors, including large diesel and SUVs ban in the biggest cities, influenced the company to hurt sales.

Apart from this, Mahindra has grown 3% in May 2017 with the sales of 41895 units of vehicles, compared to 40656 units in May 2016.

Volkswagen Tiguan Review & Images

New Volkswagen Tiguan Review:

Tiguan is the new entry-level compact SUV from the German-based passenger car manufacturer, Volkswagen India in the Indian market. The appearance of the new Volkswagen car is perfect from every angle with the LED taillights, side shoulder line, chrome finished grille or bold bumper. Speaking about its rigidity, the new Tiguan is built with the totally uncontaminated (100%) galvanised steel and shaped according to the customer’s taste. Awesome presence in day or night apprehended by the new Volkswagen SUV with the fog lamps and corner lights. Additionally, its exterior is comfortable with the electrically foldable side mirrors and adjustable turn indicators.

Related: Volkswagen India launched VW Tiguan in India at Rs. 27.98 lakhs

As per the body posture, the new VW car comes with the electrically adjustable driver’s seat and comfy equipment, including touchscreen infotainment system and leather steering wheel. Automatic Intelligent Rain Sensor is the added advantage for the Indian customers.

Like the existing Volkswagen cars, the new Tiguan is designed with the perfect plan as per the customer’s needs. The luggage capacity (boot space) is 615-litres when seats up and which can be increased to 1655-litres if seats folded.

Engine Specifications:

The new SUV offers with the new TDI engine, which has the capability of generating 105kW of power and 340Nm of torque. For efficiency on the roads, the Tiguan is featured with the 4MOTION all-wheel drive system and 7-speed Automatic Dual Shift Gearbox (DSG). All with the new SUV, the customers get Hassle-free driving with perfection speed in a longer journey.

Safety is surrounded in the toughest German based Tiguan, which features ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Program) to improve the car’s stability be reducing or deleting any loss of traction. In addition, it is available with the advanced Anti-lock Braking System that can be helpful to avoid unexpected skid and stop the wheels from locking up, Hill-Hold control and six airbags.

Related: Volkswagen Tiguan officially updated in website: launch expects in first week of May

Volkswagen Tiguan Smartness:

App-connect: easy interaction between smartphone and infotainment

3-Zone climate control AC: According to the temperature, the driver and passengers will adjust to three different temperatures.

Think Blue. Trainer: Which helps to save fuel as well as drive more efficiency for environment protection.

Tiguan Colors:

New Tiguan currently offered in five different colors, Atlantic Blue, Tungsten Silver, Indium Grey, Oryx White and Deep Black.

Tiguan Price:

Comfortline – Rs. 28,59193 (Volkswagen Ex-Showroom, Hyderabad)

Highline – Rs. 32,05237 (Ex-Showroom, Hyderabad)

Tiguan Images:

Rear view of Atlantic Blue colored Volkswagen Tiguan:

Front side of Oryx White colored new VW SUV:

Inside view of Tiguan:

Call the nearest Volkswagen Dealership and book the slot for a free test drive.

MARUTI SUZUKI REPORTED 23.4% GROWTH IN APRIL 2017

Being a passenger car market leader, Maruti Suzuki has registered 1,44,492 units of domestic sales in the month of April 2017. It has represented a double-digit growth of 23.4% compared to the year-ago month sales of 1,17,045 units. The company has received the best domestic sales in April 2017 month since around six to seven months. Maruti Suzuki sold 1,37,277 units in the domestic market in September 2017.

With the cumulative sales of Alto and Wagon R, the mini segment has reported total sales of 38,897 units in the last month and signified the growth of 21.9% compared to sales of 31,906 units in April 2016. Mid-sized sedan segment with the Maruti Ciaz saw overall sales of 7,024 units in the last month in the Indian market. Currently, the Ciaz is retailed through the Premium Nexa network along with the Ignis, Baleno and S-Cross.

The compact segment consisting of Maruti Suzuki Swift, Swift Dzire, Baleno and Ignis received 63,584 units, a growth of 39% compared to the sales in the year-ago month. Utility vehicles including Vitara Brezza, Ertiga, S-Cross and Ertiga reported a total sales of 20,638 units in the last month.

Domestic sales of the company increased in the last month, but the export market saw a drop of 29.4% with sales of 6,732 units. Maruti Suzuki sold total sales of 9,524 in April 2017.

To increase the domestic sales, the company has planned to introduce the new generation models, 2017 Maruti Swift and Swift Dzire in this year.

Volkswagen Passat to launch in July 2017

Volkswagen India has confirmed that the all-new Volkswagen Passat and Tiguan models to be launched in this year in the Indian market. The Tiguan to be introduced in the coming month of May 2017, whereas the VW Passat is expected to enter the passenger vehicle market in July 2017. There is no official confirmation about the Passat launch but, it will be assembled at the company’s Chakan plant along with the Tiguan.

Related: Next generation Volkswagen Polo production starts in June 2017

Both cars, Tiguan and Passat will be received the VW group’s MQB platform for the Indian market. The VW Passat will enter the Indian market in its latest B8 avatar with the measurements of 4,767mm length, 1832mm width and 1456mm height. It comes with the wheelbase of 2,677mm and single engine that will be the four-cylinder 2.0-litre TDI turbo diesel.

The Passat GTE petrol hybrid to be featured with the combination of 115bhp electric motor and 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine rated at 154bhp of power. As per the information, the VW Passat will also get the sportier version with the 2.0-litre 177hp diesel engine for the Indian market.

Related: Volkswagen to focus on petrol hybrids

To expand the network as well as become as one of the strong players in the passenger market, Volkswagen India is introducing all-new models with different platforms. The upcoming cars will be expensive compared to the existing cars and priced Rs. 30 to 35 lakhs on the Tiguan and Rs. 32 to 34 lakhs on the Passat.