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Saturday, August 23, 2014

FIAT PUNTO EVO


Fiat has put a price on it’s face-lifted Punto, that is now badged as the Punto Evo. With prices ranging between Rs. 4.56 lakh and Rs. 7.20 lakh, the new Fiat Punto Evo, like earlier will compete against the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Swift, Volkswagen Polo, Hyundai i20 and the rest.


The refreshed car gets new swooping headlamps, a large chrome lined front grille, a revised front bumper with large chrome ringed fog lamp housings. The car also gets sporty alloy wheels that are designed to have a bulging appearance from the body, adding to the sporty appeal of the car. Around the back, the revised punto gets clear lens tail lamps on the C-pillars. The revised rear bumper gets a very sporty chrome lined lower section design that houses the reverse lamp on one side and the rear fog lamp on the other along with reflector surrounds. The new Punto Evo will be available in 7 different exterior shades.


On the inside, the Fiat Punto Evo has an identical dashboard as that of the current Fiat Linea, with it’s Fiat 500 inspired dual tone dash that has a curvy centre section flowing across it. The car also gets a new double-din stereo that comes with a host of functions.

The Punto Evo will be introduced in Active, Dynamic and Emotion trims, along with a top-end Sport trim for the 93PS version of the diesel model.

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Audi A3 sedan launched in India


German luxury car maker Audi has launched its entry level sedan A3 in India with price starting from Rs. 22.5 lakh (Ex-showroom, New Delhi) for the base diesel variant.

Audi A3 is available in two fuel options – Petrol and Diesel. 4 trim levels are available for diesel - Attraction, Premium, Premium Plus and Technology and only one Premium Plus trim for petrol.

This car looks awesome for the price point and Audi designers have really managed to achieve a perfect compact entry level luxury sedan as far as the profile is concern. The petrol version gets day time running lights in the form of striking LEDs and there are various alloy wheel designs on offer but we are yet to get the official confirmation, something that will be revealed at launch.

 
The A3 might be the cheapest Audi sedan in India but once you are inside, it is evident that no corners have been cut to keep costs low. There is an uncluttered central console and you get high quality parts and materials. Top end models will get goodies like bi-xenon headlamps, panoramic sunroof, 7-inch MMI screen, S-line exterior package along with a host of passive and active safety features including 6 airbags.

        Audi A3 petrol is powered by a 1.8L 178 Bhp TFSI engine mated to a seven speed automatic gearbox. The diesel gets a 2.0L 141 Bhp engine and 6 speed automatic transmission. The car comes with 17 inch alloy wheels.


Audi A3 prices (Ex-showroom, New Delhi) :-

Audi A3 Attraction Diesel - Rs. 22.95 lakh
Audi A3 Premium Diesel - Rs. 25.95 lakh
Audi A3 Premium Plus Diesel - Rs. 29.95 lakh
Audi A3 Technology Diesel - Rs. 32.66 lakh
Audi A3 Premium Plus Petrol - Rs. 28.95 lakh