Ford Cars – Autoportal reviews the stylish cars

Ford cars enjoy a unique admiration in the country, thanks to their stylish bodies and powerful engines. This American multinational automobile company started its operations in India long back in 1996, but was a bit expensive for the Indian population then. However, Ford cars are nowadays seen on roads very frequently, thanks to improved life style of the masses and increased competition among car companies.Let us study about the Ford cars in India in this article. 

Ford cars sport bold exterior design along with comfortable and spacious interiors. Moreover they come packed with scores of comfort and safety features. The first Ford car officially seen on Indian roads was the Escort which was soon followed by the Ikon. A couple of cars like Ford Mondeo and Fusion had to be withdrawn from the market due to poor sales. At present the company has at least one car in all segments here. They are the Figo, Fiesta, Classic, Ecosport and Endeavour. A recent addition to this list is the Aspire Sedan,while the Ford B Max, Ford Fusion, Ford Transit, Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Expedition and a refreshed Mondeo are some of its forthcoming cars.

The little Figo in the hatchback section is one of the most popular Ford cars in the country. Running successfully since 2010, this car is built and priced to Indian likes. Though it looks small, one can get that big car feel and dynamics while driving a Figo. It is the cheapest Ford car at just Rs 3.8 lakhs.

The Fiesta is a long and wide luxurious sedan with a longer wheelbase. It is the most fuel efficient car among the Ford cars line-up. 8 variants of this car are currently available in the market in the price range of Rs 8-10 lakhs. Ford Classic is a cheaper sedan available at just Rs 5 lakhs.It carries a simple and sober design, but excels in ride and handling.And the latest Aspire sedan is a sub four metre compact sedan offering superior performance, decent fuel efficiency and first-in-class features within Rs 5-7 lakhs.

Next is the trendy and popular Ford Ecosport which truly changed the fortune of the company here. The Ecosport is a smartly packaged compact SUV with a radical design, comfy interiors and good technicalities offered at a budgeted price of Rs 6-10 lakhs.

Ford Endeavour is a mighty and luxurious sports utility vehicle designed for all types of terrain and built on a traditional design. Besides forceful road presence, it is blessed with loads of safety and comfort features. Available withinRs 19-23 lakhs, it is the most expensive Ford model in the country.

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Skoda Yeti Facelift – Autoportal review

Skoda Auto, the Czech Republican based automobile companyintroduced its urban SUV – the Yeti in the year 2010. But the Yeti never saw high sales due to its quirky design, small interior cabin and poor size to price ratio. A new model was out in September lastyear in Mumbai. Let us see how this all-new model is different from its previous version. Read more about latest car model Tweets from Auto Portal India.

The exterior dimensions remain the same, except for a negligible 1 mm reduction in length due to the new rear bumper.Other major visible changes area larger grille with styled air intakes, re-designed bumper,a new set of bi-xenon headlamps, repositioned rectangular fog lamps, tweaked LED tail lamps and redesigned alloy wheels. The side gets a chrome lining and the roof rails get silver accents.

There are no noticeable changes in the interior except for the new 3 spoke steering wheel and updated dashboard and seat trims. A great advance in the 2015 model is the integration of the new Multi-Device Interface (MDI)which has many features like a usual trip, fuel efficiency and range meters, illumination settings for the 'guide me home' lights, rain sensing wipers, ORVM mirror dimming, lane changing function, central locking, service interval details etc. Further to this, it has a setting to select the winter tyre size for odometer correction and day light savings. It also gets more comfort features like a dual zone A/C, cruise control, keyless entry, electrically adjustable driver seat, folding rear seats, panoramic sunroof, tyre monitoring system and an upgraded music system with 8 speakers. Safety features include 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, ESP, electronic differential lock, anti-slip regulation and an interesting Parktronic feature. 

The 2015 Skoda Yeti will be powered by the same 2.0 litre four cylinder TDi engine which has the capacity to produce a maximum power of 110 bhp and 140 bhp respectively depending on the 5 speed or 6 speed transmission. At least Skoda should have introduced a DSG automatic version.A major alteration is that Skoda has discontinued all trim levels and has retained only the top-end Elegance trim. It will be offered in 2 models- the Yeti Elegance 4X2 and Elegance 4X4 at an approximate price of Rs 18.99 lakhs and Rs 20.53 lakhs.

The compact size of the vehicle makes it easy to manoeuvre in the cities, and it is also equally well-mannered on highways. The Yeti has a very balanced ride and goes through bumps and potholes comfortably. The Yeti was up till now never considered very likeable due to its offbeat looks, despite being excellent in almost all other areas. The new face lifted Yeti has strived hard to change this perception and is expecting to attract the attention of a larger audience. Know more Cars,Used Cars,Automotive,AutoMobile, Auto News updates, Car Dealers, Upcoming Cars, Best Cars : Join Google+ to follow AutoPortal india.

Maruti XA Alpha – the Upcoming Rugged Car targeted at youth reviewed by Auto Portal.com

Maruti XA Alpha is an upcoming SUV from Maruti Suzuki in India. This being the era of giant Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), Maruti is also joining the fray by launching one of its SUV model, against its arch archrivals Renault Duster and Ford EcoSport. Maruti has been delaying the launch of this SUV since 2012, and it is expected that, with this launch it will attract young Indians towards its cars. Autoportal India offers latest Car prices, specifications, comparison and reviews, car dealers, new and used cars for sale by owners. 

 The Car

Maruti XA Alpha is a five-seater car, equipped with four-wheel drive mechanism. Maruti XA Alpha was launched at the 2012 Auto Expo. However, it is yet to be launched. When launched, the car would be offered in both petrol and diesel engines. The petrol engine is the familiar K series engine and diesel engine would be sourced from Fiat. Maruti might offer a 1.3-liter diesel or 1.2-liter petrol or 1-liter turbo –petrol engine. There is a buzz that Maruti XA Alpha would be called Maruti YBA or Vitara Brezza. Maruti XA Alpha is expected to be launched before the February 2016 Delhi motor show. The new car would look to attract youth and make an entry into SUV segment  in India.

Exteriors

The car will offer a universally appealing exterior, which offers it a stunning look. Maruti XA Alpha will be a sub-four-meter crossover. The key attractive features of the XA Alpha would be its front facade, which is flat, sharp and narrow. Apart from it, a thick black centrally oriented grill, which adds to the aesthetic appeal of the exterior, is also expected. The body looks strong and heavy giving it a massive feel. The rear bears slight similarity to its sibling models. We can expect Maruti XA Alpha in both bright and lighter shades. Maruti might retain most of its exterior features, with few modifications in fog light and other luminaries during the final launch.

Interiors

The interiors are expected to be spacious with foldable seats and large boot. However, Maruti might scale down some features considering the Indian market scenario. Maruti will equip the interiors with a non-clumsy look with either two or three row seats, cup holder and necessary comfort features. The third row might be thrown in as a jump seat for kids. 

 Pricing

The XA Alpha might carry a price tag in the range of Rs. 6.5 to 10 lakh. Renault Duster and Ford Ecosport are the major rivals for Maruti XA Alpha.

 Our Take

Although the car has been awaiting the launch for a long time now, Maruti can expect to reap some rewards when it finally launches the XA Alpha in India. This being the season of crossovers, the car can do well in India. For more Information about upcoming cars, car prices & news, etc visit:  

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Chevrolet Cars – List from AutoPortal India

Chevrolet Sales India Pvt. Ltd. (CSIPL), a division of the General Motors India Pvt. Ltd. (GMIPL) was formed in 2003 and started business by producing Chevrolet Spark as a small city car, originally produced as the Daewoo Matiz. Read more about all upcoming cars, latest car models , used cars etc , visit: AutoPortal .

Presently the company produces eight vehicles in India such as Chevrolet Spark with ex-showroom price between Rs 3.65 and 4.18 lakhs, Chevrolet Beat (Rs 4.24 - 6.32 lakhs), Chevrolet Sail Hatchback (Rs 4.69 - 7.21 lakhs), Chevrolet Sail sedan (Rs 5.52 - 8.09 lakhs), Chevrolet Enjoy (Rs 6.24 - 8.79 lakhs), Chevrolet Tavera (Rs 8.02 - 11.30 lakhs), Chevrolet Cruze (Rs 14.27 - 16.86 lakhs) and Chevrolet Captiva (Rs 25.14 - Rs 27.36 lakhs). 

Chevrolet Spark is a 1 liter petrol engine that can generate a peak power of 61.18 Ps at 5400 rpm and a peak torque of 86.8 Nm at 4200 rpm. 

The Chevrolet Beat is available in both petrol and diesel versions. The petrol hatchback is fitted with a 1.2-liter engine which chunks out a maximum power of 79.3 bhp at 6200 rpm and a maximum torque of 108 Nm at 4400 rpm.  The Chevrolet Beat diesel version has a one liter engine which produces a maximum power of 58.5 Ps at 4000 rpm and a peak torque of 150 Nm at 1750 rpm.

Both the Chevrolet Sail Hatchback and the Sail sedan have petrol and diesel versions. The 1.2 liter petrol engine produces 82.5 bhp at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 108.5 Nm at 5000 rpm, while the 1.3 liter diesel engine develops 74 bhp of maximum power at 4000 rpm and a peak torque of 190 Nm at 1750 rpm.

Chevrolet Enjoy is provided with a 1.3 liter engine delivering a max power of 76 bhp at 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 76 bhp at 4000 rpm.

Tavera: This car is equipped with 2.5-litre direct injection diesel engine which generates a highest power of 73.4 Ps at 3900 rpm and highest torque of 171 Nm at 1800rpm.

Cruze: This car makes use of a 2.0-litre diesel engine that offers 163 bhp of power at 3800 rpm and 380Nm of torque at 200rpm. 

Captiva: Under the hood is a 2.2 liter, diesel engine developing pinnacle power of 186.5 Ps at 3800 rpm and a maximum torque of 424 Nm at 2000 rpm.

Forthcoming cars:

Chevrolet Trailblazer: It is a powerful Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) expected to be launched in India by end of 2015 and expected to be priced between Rs 17 lakhs and Rs. 21 lakh.

Chevrolet Spin: This vehicle, another SUV, is expected to be launched in India in the early 2016 and likely to be priced ranging from Rs. 6.8 Lakh to Rs. 10.5 Lakh. Know more about latest Automobiles in India Visit: Auto Portal .