Fiat Palio

Fiat Palio Stile is a hatchback category car which has enjoyed tremendous success in European markets. Offered by a joint venture between Fiat India Private Limited and Tata Motors, it is an all-rounder blending space and practicality with great looks.

Design and Interior
The car has features such as sporty body coloured bumpers, better fuel efficiency, eye catching exterior and beige interiors with dual-tone dashboard, roomy interiors with large legroom space, 260 litres of boot space that can be expanded upto 950 litres, seat belts for rear seats, enhanced fabric upholstery design, fifth door inner trim, a rear wheel arch carpet for all base version etc. It has rack & pinion power assisted engine which is easy to handle. As for suspension system, it has independent McPherson strut for the front, and torsion axle, coil springs, stabilizing bar and telescopic dual effect shock absorbers for the rear.

Fiat Palio ELX model has comfort features like full central console, twin parabola reflector head lights with halogen lamps, white directional indicators, PVC gear knob and imitation leather gear shift boot, Mounting for car radio, antenna cable, internal cable for six speakers, vanity mirror, 2-speed front wiper with intermittent operation and anti panic feature, tripmeter, digital lock, front power windows, etc.

Variants and Price
Fiat Palio Stile has been priced between Rs.3.50 to 4.25 Lakhs. It is available in the following versions.

Fiat Diesel
Fiat Palio 1.9 EL
Fiat Palio 1.9 ELX

Fiat Petrol
Fiat Palio 1.2 NV-ELPS
Fiat Palio 1.2 NV-ELX

Fiat Palio Stile
Palio Stile 1.1 SL
Palio Stile 1.1 SLX
Palio Stile 1.1 SLE
Palio Stile 1.6 Sport

Engine
Fiat Palio Diesel has 4 cylinder front transversal 8 valve engine. It has Single Overhead Cam Shaft (SOHC) with Electronically controlled Fuel injection. The engine produces maximum torque of 118 (12.0) kgm at 2500 rpm.

Palio 1.2 NV Petrol has front drive engine. It has Manual, 5-speed, all forward, speeds synchromesh gear box.

Safety
The car has been equipped with a secure engine immobilizer software. Several other contemporary safety features have also been incorporated including dashboard with height adjustable front seat belts, driver side air bag (capacity 45 litres), anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), central locking system, rear windshield defroster etc.

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Fiet Petra

Fiet Petra combines refinement with performance. A sedan of Pallio platform, it is available both in petrol and diesel options. Its pros are quality, performance, maintenance, and value for money. It has its cons too, but these are negligible. It is a mid size cars that provides you all the desired comfort and luxury.

Design and Interior
Cutting edge technology and engineering has been employed to design Fiet Petra. Some of its features are air conditioner and heater, central locking system, power steering, power windows, white dials and tachometers, co-driver side door mirror, body colored door mirrors and handles, chrome radiator grille, rear spoiler with integral third stop light, alloy wheels, and door with complete fabric insert.

Specifications like spot reading light on rear pillars, dashboard with wooden finish-cubic including instrument cluster cover, central door locking, rear windshield defroster, roof lamp with timer, wiring for car music system with 6 speakers and antenna, front and rear power windows and new upholstery add elegance to it. Giving the mileage of 12 km per hour, it has gained appreciation from Indian consumers.

Variants and Price
The car comes in four variants - 1.6 EL PS, 1.6 ELX PS, 1.9 EL PS & 1.9 ELX PS. It is available in the price rage of Rs 5.72 to 6.08 lakhs.

Engine
Fiat Petra Petrol has 4 cylinder front transversal 16 valves engine having Double Overhead Cam Shaft (DOHC) and producing maximum torque of 14kgm at 4250 rpm. It is front drive with manual 5-speed gearbox.

The diesel version has 4 in line front transversal 8 valves engine with Single Overhead Cam Shaft (SOHC) and producing maximum torque of 12.2 kgm at 2500 rpm.

Safety
All variants of Fiat Petra have dual diagonally split and servo assisted hydraulic braking system. The car has ventilated disc brakes at the front and self adjustable drum brakes at the rear.

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Ford Mondeo

Ford Mondeo has elegant, muscular exterior and stylish interior designed with quality, which makes driving it a thing of pleasure. It is something which itself draws attention while moving on road. Innovative technology is used in designing it, and it shows. It is a large family car sold by Ford in various markets of the world. Makers of Mondeo have used every curve of their knowledge and innovative piece of technology to make a car which offers superb comfort and style.

Design and Interior
The car has refined chassis and suspension system which adds to superb drive quality. The car is incorporated with interior features like Electronic Automatic Temperature Control AC with 4 speed blower and heater, Power adjustable driver and front passenger seats, Front footwell courtesy lights, Rake and tilt adjustable steering, Front passenger seat lumber support, Analogue clock, Audio system, Rear seat folding center armrest, Rear seats with adjustable height, Fuel computer / Rear computer, Outside computer display, Courtesy lamps with theatre dimming, 70:30 split back rear seat, Height adjustable front seat belts, Leather Alcantara seats, and Electroplated Metal Finish Spokes.

Variants and Price
Ford Mondeo is available at Rs 14.9 lakhs in India.

Safety
Safety features incorporated in the car include Height adjustable seat belts with pretensioners for front seats, Advanced safety restraint system with dual stage driver airbag and seat position sensor, Advanced safety restraint system with dual stage passenger airbag and seat weight position sensor, Side airbags, Front deploying head restraints, Front and rear power windows with 'bounce back' sensor and global closing, ABS with EBD, 3 point seat belts on all five seats, PATS immobilizer, Front and Rear fog lamps, and Hood lock.

Engine
Ford Mondeo has all aluminum, electronically controlled, 2.0L Duratec engine that generates 142.7 ps at 6000 rpm. Technology used ensures low maintenance requirements.

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Ford Ikon

Ford Ikon is a stylish sedan which runs with elegance. Cpacious interior is enhanced with dual beige tone and accessories like rear reading lamps. The engine runs smoothly, making driving the car fun. The car has competent chassis, good ride and comfort. With good interior quality and mileage, owning the car is a thing of pleasure. Having responsive engine with good fuel efficiency, the vehicle is a pleasure to drive on Indian roads.

Design and Interior
Ikon has optimized suspension design, a balanced chassis and sharp steering precision. The car has independent McPherson Struts mounted on separate sub-frame and a heavy-duty twist-beam with strut-type coil spring/damper units on the rear. The suspension dynamics is excellent and the handling is predictable. Even on high speeds, the car is firm on highways. The engine growls and young drivers like to drive it.

In short, the car offers reliability and good handling in affordable price. The cabin has the passengers. The car provides a choice of small storage spaces inside the roomy cabin. The standard features of include power windows on all doors, fabric seats and air-conditioning.

Variants and Price
Ford Ikon is available in six variants - 1.3 LXi, 1.3 Flair, 1.6 EXi, 1.6 ZXi, 1.8 EXi, and 1.8 ZXi. The car is available in the range of Rs 4.9 lakhs and Rs 5.5 lakhs.

Engine
Ikon petrol version uses the 1.3L ROCAM (Roller Finger Camshaft) engine which generates 69 bhp@5,500 rpm and torque of 105 Nm@2,500 rpm. The diesel version comes with a 1.4 DuraTorq TDCi In-line 4 engine producing 67 bhp of power. In both variants, the engine is mated with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Safety
Highly developed Dynamic Safety Engineering (DSE) program has been incorporated in Ford Ikon. Some of the key safety features include side impact beams, crumple zones, a monocoque body and the latest in occupant restraint systems.

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Fiat 1.6 Sport Adventure

Fiat 1.6 Sport Adventure is a car specially designed keeping Indian roads in mind. The car’s looks and interior suit Indian palate. It can move calmly on not-so-good roads and fuel consumption is all good. In short, it can be said that Indian consumers will overall find satisfaction with Fiat 1.6 Sport.

Design and Interior
The car flaunts several effective features like vanity mirror on the co-driver side sun visor, electrically adjustable door mirror; front and rear power windows, full door trims with fabric insert, windscreen with shade band, and kenwood music system with 6 speakers etc. It can move on rugged roads effectively. The body is spacious enough to accommodate enormous amount of luggage. Its tyres effectively stick to the ground and you have a sense of stability while driving. The car gains average points in terms of appearance, comfort, features, performance, and value for money.

Front Suspension has Independent Wheel, MacPherson type with lower wishbone anchored to cross member, coil springs, stabilizing bar and telescopic dual effect shock absorbers. Rear Suspension has Independent wheel with longitudinal wishbones anchored to rear axle and stabilizing bar, coil spring and telescopic dual effect hydraulic dampers.

Variants and Price
The car is available in the range of Rs 5.6 lakhs.

Safety
Standard safety equipments have been incorporated in the car including 3rd stop belt; collapsible steering column; instrument cluster with white dials and tachometer; height adjustable rear head restraints; side foot board stand; rear windshield defroster height adjustable front seat belts; child lock on rear window; bull bar with frog lamps etc. The car has ventilated discs front brakes and self-adjusting drum rear brakes.

Engine
The car has 1596cc 16 valve DOHC Torque engine and 32-bit microprocessor. It delivers an output of 100 bhp and the car can attain a maximum speed of 175 kmph. Fuel consumption is 12 km per litre.

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Tata Sumo Victa

Tata Sumo Victa, launched by Tata Motors in 2004, is a vehicle any owner is proud of. The multi-utility vehicle has muscular look complemented by roomy interiors. The newly designed cockpit offers more comfort and convenience. With a turning radius of just 4.9m, driving Victa through congested roads is never a problem.

Design and Interiors
Appeal of the vehicle has been enhanced by new chrome front grille and sparkling headlamps, while the taillight cluster looks trendy as well. The grace is added by body colored ORVM and door handles. The contrast colored claddings and bumpers bedeck the exteriors. Seven people can ride comfortably in the vehicle.

The cockpit interior also offer pose with good facet. Storage spaces at appropriate locations make an uncluttered cabin, while the leather-wrapped steering wheel feel good to your fingertips. The vehicle comes with a new dashboard and sporty central console. The lumbar assistance can be adjusted for more comfort during long drives. The MUV is available with a new dashboard and sporty central console. The lumbar support can be adjusted to get more comfort during long journeys.

Variants and Color
Tata Sumo Victa is available in four variants - Victa GX TURBO, Victa GX, Victa EX, and Victa LX. The vehicle is priced between Rs 4.8 and 5.8 lacs.

Safety
Safety measure taken in the vehicle are rear high mounted stop lamp, engine immobilizer (with keyless entryanti-submarine seats for driver and co-driver, side intrusion beam on all four doors, seat belt warning and ) and collapsible steering column.

Engine
Standard version of Tata Sumo Victa has a 1948 cc diesel engine, which delivers power of 90 PS @ 4300 rpm and maximum torque of 19 kgm @ 2500 rpm.

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Tata Safari

Tata Safari is among the popular options for off-road traveling. An indigenous product of Tata Motors India Limited, it is a sports utility vehicle (SUV). Mighty engine, sporty looks and superior performance on rough terrain make this vehicle a favorite of Indian car enthusiasts.

Design and Interior
Striking features of the vehicle are new front grille with chrome effect, new spare wheel cover, sparkling head and tail lamps, bumper grille and sump guard with chrome effect. All these add to the overall appeal of the SUV's exteriors, while the side footstep allows easy ingress. Seven people can comfortable ride in Tata Safari. The vehicle has been bedecked with the luxurious, two-toned beige interiors. A spacious vehicle, it has wood finish on the central console looking classy, while the trendy instrument cluster and gear knob add to its appeal. The spacious glove box has an attractive lamp. DVD player is located on the central console providing entertainment when you travel.

Variants and Price
Tata Safari is available in three models - 4x2 LX TCIC, DiCOR 2.2 VTT and MPFI EXI. The DICOR version itself is available in three variants - EX, LX and VX. Tata Safari is priced between Rs. 6.50 and 11.50 lakhs.

Engine
The car is powered with a 3-litre Direct Injection Common Rail engine (DICOR), which uses contemporary state of the art Delphi Multec 1600 bar fully electronic common rail system.

Safety
Dual front air bags protect the passengers from impact of a jerk. On applying sudden breaks, Antilock Braking System (ABS) helps the passengers to stay in control. Anti-submarine seats protect the driver and front seat occupant in the case of accidents. Three-stage collapsible steering column of Tata Safari reduces the impact of injury to the driver's chest in case of full frontal collision. Other safety features incorporated are child safety locks on rear door and trail gate, twin pot disc brakes, headlamp leveling and adjustable WELR seat belts.

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