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June 18, 2015

Volvo V40 Hatchback Launched For Rs 24.75 Lakh

If the V40 Cross Country of Volvo isn’t of your taste, here is another option to look for. The V40 hatchback which India was eyeing long back is finally launched for a starting price of Rs 24.75 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi.

In terms of segmentation, V40 Cross Country is the crossover sibling of V40 hatchback with the raised height and added gimmicks, which the hatchback had shed to compete the likes of BMW 1-Series and Mercedes A-Class. New paint scheme, darkened front grille and air dam, no body cladding and lowered height are some traits that are owned by the new car which differentiates it against the Cross sibling. Panoramic glass roof and new alloy wheels add some more details to it. In fact, Swedish carmaker had made available two variants of standard V40 across the sales floor – Kinetic and R-Design, where each of them are powered by a D3 diesel engine of 147bhp mated to a six-speed auto transmission. ABS, airbags – front, side, curtain and pedestrian, and traction control are the standard features available alongside the mood lighting, powered front seats with memory, dual zone climate control, and parking sensors.

Thus, the only benefit of buying a Volvo in India is its unmatched quality standards, because the cars are imported directly into the country as a CBU (completely built unit). And this new hatchback V40 no exception will get imported from Belgium. In the time when every carmaker at the top of line from Germany are going the ‘Make in India’ way, Volvo sticking to CBU route is still interesting to look at.

Prices of Volvo V40 Hatchback:

Volvo V40 Kinetic – Rs 24.75 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)

Volvo V40 R-Design – Rs 27.7 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)

July 17, 2014

BMW 1 Series M Performance Edition Launched In India

Now, one can get the most cost-effective BMW with M Performance in India too. BMW launched the M Performance edition of 1-Series limited to 111 units only.

Included with BMW M Aerodynamics, Performance rear spoiler with fins, performance top stripes, black front grill, and M Performance lettering, this new BMW in India is available at an EMI of Rs 19,999 and with trade in benefit of Rs 50,000. Offer will be valid till 25th July 2014.

However, there don’t seem changes made to technicalities.

Hence, the 1-Series stands against the Mercedes-Benz A-Class for now in the segment, where in the near future Audi A3 sedan would also join its league with regards to price tags.

September 28, 2013

BMW M Performance Accessories for 1 Series, 3 Series and 5 Series launched in India

For the sort of motor sports aspirer here it is good news for them!

It is now impounded that BMW finally launched M Performance accessories in India for 1 Series, 3 Series and 5 Series. The M Performance kit includes both visual and performance enhancement parts, which soon will be made available in all the outlets of BMW across country.

Hopefully, the launch of said has happened yesterday at BMW dealerships, Krishna Automobiles in Chandigarh; hence, there now doesn’t lay any disappointment that German carmaker will take tremendous amount of time to land this special artifice at all the dealerships in the country.

Not much known to the fact, few of the BMW M Performance parts that we are been made available of are mentioned as Black line rear lights, rear spoiler, carbon wing mirror caps, front grille, rear fins, carbon front splitter, side stripes, top strips, M Performance Chassis, sport brake disc, Alcantra Steering wheel with carbon trim and race display, carbon gearshift with Alcantara gaiter, carbon handbrake grip with Alcantara gaiter, carbon interior trim with alcantra, stainless steel foot rest, performance oriented alloy wheels and others.

However, not complete official details have been confirmed of what the product list of M Performance accessories will include for our nation. One must stay tuned to us for revealing the further details.

September 3, 2013

BMW launches 1 Series in India for Rs. 20.90 lakh

BMW 1 Series was awaited for India since the Mercedes Benz launched its A Class here. However, it is being made locally at the BMW’s Chennai plant, the German carmaker had priced it for Rs. 20.90 lakh.

The following are the price schedule which the BMW had made available for respective of the variants mentioned:

BMW 116i (petrol): Rs. 20.90 lakh
BMW 118d (diesel): Rs. 22.90 lakh
BMW 118d Sport (diesel): Rs. 25.90 lakh
BMW 118d Sport Plus (diesel): Rs. 29.90 lakh

However, the cricket Master-Blaster Sachin Tendulakar and F! driver Armaan Ebrahim were also present at the launch.

Meanwhile, we learnt that the Bavarian carmaker had made us the 1 Series available in one petrol variant, and three diesel variant to commemorate the most of Indian audience who are tempting oil burners in the times of rising fuel prices. Rear-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic transmission, iDrive with Eco-Pro mode are some of the impressive tweaks the one will get in the 1 Series to save a lot on the fuel consumption.

1995cc BMW TwinTurbo diesel engine of BMW stands frugal in the 1 Series and does justice to its job with 143Hp and 320NM of torque along with 0-100km/h in just 8.6 seconds and 212km/h of top whack. Whereas, the 1598cc TwinTurbo four-cylinder petrol engine possess power of 136 horses and does 0-100km/h in just 8.7 seconds with the top speed of 210km/h. The fuel-efficiency figures of petrol motor senses 16.28km/l while the diesel ones deliver 20.58km/l.

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August 26, 2013

BMW 1 Series reaches dealerships: Spy shots

BMW 1 Series, the immediate rival of Mercedes Benz A Class , and other such starting level of luxury carmakers here, is reportedly said to have arrived at the dealerships in India to give in a good nightmare to the sales of its opponents in its own stringing slip. The spy shots available with our friends at IndianAutosBlog tell us so.

However, it is said to be rolled out in the CBU (completely built units) during initial days of its launch. Engine specification tends to remain same with the 1.6-liter turbocharged petrol, and the 2.0-liter diesel which is fitted in the 3 Series base variants of 5 Series in India.

Turbocharged gasoline will produce 136bhp and 220Nm along with fuel efficiency package of 16.28km/l as per ARAI, while oil burners have to do its daunting task with the 143bhp and 320Nm of peak torque escorted by 20.58kpl fuel economy. Both the jags will use the available 8-speed gearbox, but it is not clear that pricing will fit on which of the slot between Rs. 20-25 lakh range.

Sunroof and some of the other interior cosmetics like 6.5-inch iDrive display, auto start-stop function, electric driver seat with memory function etc. will also make to the India specific 1 Series version.

Lastly, one have to wait until 3rd September 2013 to reveal all the suspense officially by the German carmaker BMW itself.

Courtesy: IAB

August 17, 2013

Sachin Tendulkar takes the control of BMW 1 Series in his own hands: Watch Video

Going to launch in India on 3rd September 2013, BMW 1 Series is set to see the gleamed Indian faces very excitedly, as being expected by us so. It’s because the famous master blaster Sachin Tendulkar (who is also presently the brand ambassador of BMW India) and FIA GT1 driver, Armaan Ebrahim seen featured in the video of BMW 1 Series for raising the temperament of same ahead of India launch.

One can watch the BMW’s famous “sheer exciting” video below this post for the same said reason.

However, 1 Series will rival Mercedes Benz A Class very strongly in India, as both of them being carried in the hatchback segment.

Pricing of BMW 1 Series is expected to be slotted in between Rs 22-24 lakh.

BMW had already started accepting the booking of same, where the first 100 customers will get BMW Service Inclusive Plus (a comprehensive maintenance package) as a complimentary feature with the car.

As it will be more or less similar to that of the Mercedes Benz A Class, the engine bay will carry the specifications of 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol motor producing 136bhp and 220Nm of torque. The diesel badge is said to be of the 2.0L make, producing 143bhp and 320Nm of torque at the best. And eight speed manual transmission to be there married with both of the drivetrain.

There are expectations in the market that petrol version of 1 Series will be called with the ARAI tested fuel efficiency of 16.28km/l, where on the other side diesel jag to conclude certified 20.58km/l. as per our official road testing authority.

August 7, 2013

BMW 1 Series India launch on 3rd September 2013

German cues are filling all the gaps in India, and after the Mercedes Benz A Class it is now the 1 Series of BMW which is said to be launched here on 3rd September 2013.

Though already the X1 filled in the compact SUV yet starting point of Bavarian repertoire here, but a lower addition to it will make the brand more lucrative than before to perform its operations competitively.

BMW looks not in a mood to delay. It is said to sell the luxury hatchback in India with petrol as well as diesel options. And the powering of engine bay would be initially drawn from 1.6L turbocharged direct injected petrol motor of 136hp being driven from Mini Cooper and Cooper S; whereas the 1997cc diesel engine of the other BMW models will aspire 143hp to cope up sales of the A Class with an added edge.

Both the motors will use 8-speed automatic gearbox to provide traction on rear wheels, specifically for BMW India it is said to tweak the suspension as well for embarking its niche statement with the crumbling Indian roads.

Chennai plant of the German carmaker to finally shoot the production of 1 Series from the initial days itself, complementing it are the recent spy shots that confirms 1 Series had landed on our shores.

The car is expected to fetch a price tag of Rs. 20-25 lakh at the time of launch.

July 15, 2013

BMW 1 series has been spotted in India

It is a great news for all the BMW fans. Recently BMW 1 series has been spotted in the country. It is expected that this car is soon going to enter the Indian market. The car is already under test drives and so should be available pretty soon. The BMW 1 series is expected to compete with the renowned Mercedes Benz A class.

BMW, Bavarian Motor Works (English), is a German automobile manufacturer. It was established in the year 1916 and today it is one of the top 3 luxury car makers in the world. It also gave rise to Rolls Royce Motor Cars. In India, BMW operates through its subsidiary BMW India. It was established in the year 2006 in New Delhi at Gurgaon. It also has a manufacturing unit in Chennai. At present BMW has around 22 dealerships all across the country. All the major cities like Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Nagpur, Pune etc have a BMW dealership making them highly accessible.

BMW launched its 1 series in the year 2004. It is a series of small sized family cars which succeeded the BMW Compact. It was launched in 4 body styles. The first generation models E82 and E88 are still into the market. The second and the current generation of 1 series was launched in the year 2011. It was code named F20. The second model, F21, was launched in 2012.

The car that has been sighted in India is the model F20. It has been available in the international markets since 2011 but will enter India only now, in 2013. F20 is a 5 door hatchback with a total length of 4.2 metres. In the overseas market, F20 is sold in 2 variants. The cars either have a petrol engine of 1.6 litre capacity or a diesel engine of 2 litre capacity. But to keep it economical for Indians, F20 here will be launched with an engine on the lines of X1.

Thus the F20 here will have either a petrol engine of 2-litre capacity capable of giving an output of 150 bhp or a 2 litre diesel engine capable of churning out 181 bhp. It might also be available with a direct injection engine option, showing an output of 168 bhp.The car cabin too can be expected to be on the lines of the 3 series or X3.

BMW has planned a localized production of this car to keep the prices low and competitive. It will be manufactured in the company’s Chennai plant. The car at its launch might cost somewhere around Rs 20 lacs to Rs 25 lacs. You can get your hands on this car around September this year.

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June 22, 2013

Sachin Tendulkar shares his BMW 1-Series Driving Experience

BMW India has insistently started out drive to publicize its forthcoming BMW 1-Series, and what turns it more fascinating is the existence of cricket ace Sachin Tendulkar.

The well known car maker has rolled out a video recording, in which the Tendulkar is discussing about the 1-Series and the advertising drive Dynamic1.in.

As per the competition, you require getting yourself listed at Dynamic1.in, and respond some queries. The ten blessed people will bag an opportunity to enjoy the 1 Series in the German market, together with master blaster and Armaan Ebrahim.

The German car manufacturer has not yet disclosed any pictures for the Indian market bound 1-Series, but, the video recording offer us the peep of what the exciting car will bring to buffs.

The car will carry all the essential traits and components to meet up the requirement of domestic buyers. The front outlook of the vehicle boasts the kidney shaped framework with the company insignia placed just over the middle of it. The recording also explains the modish headlights, fog lights, active 5 spoke alloy wheels, iDrive monitor along with controls.

In this video recording, the well known cricketer is sharing his special sights of BMW 1-Series driving. The car comes packed with far-fetched security characteristics, a brilliant braking arrangement and provides a wonderful handling along with driving experience.

The novel vehicle will directly vie against the freshly rolled out Mercedes-Benz A-Class, and it appears like the fight between the 2 cars would be fuming.

At first, the A-Class comes through CBU path, and it’ll take some time to make it to CKD. Whilst, the said car will be locally set up, and will definitely give benefit to BMW in cost battle.

So, to get more updates on this, stay tuned with us.

February 23, 2012

Volvo V40 images leaked on Facebook

With just a few more days until the Geneva Motor show, carmakers are doing their best to keep their products wrapped up until the final unveil. However, the auto media industry has once again been successful in unmasking this Volvo hatch, waiting its unveiling at Geneva Motor Show.

A Polish auto magazine Motodziennik has previewed the Volvo V40. These images emerged from the Facebook page of the Polish auto magazine. The images reveal a great deal of detail as much as it has stirred up the excitement.

We can make out more from these leaked images of the car, than we could from the official images of most. The Volvo V40 is a premium 5-door compact car, that could replace the C30 hatchback, S40 sedan and V50 station wagon, but all these are pure speculations until the Geneva Motor show.

The V40’s design has a subtle resemblance to the S60. We can make out the restyled hexagonal grille and swept back headlight on the front. The bonnet bends along the A-pillar and flows all the way to the fender. The bonnet is raised from lower end to make room for the twin exhaust pipes. The side line flows all the way to the C-pillar and compliments the uniquely designed tail lamps. There is also a shy spoiler and a hatch made entirely of glass.

The V40 measures 4,500 mm in length and will be based on the new Scalable Platform Architecture that will underpin most future Volvos. Powering the V40 will be Volvo’s next gen 2-litre, four-cylinder Volvo Environmental Architecture (VEA) engine.

When launched, it will go up directly against the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series. It does have an extra edge over being a Swedish car; translates to it being cheaper than the Germans.

We bought you the news of Volvo bringing hatch to India. And if this is what we’re welcoming, it will be bought in CBU form, keeping it in price range of the Mini Cooper and Mercedes B-Class.