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The new Mahindra Bolero is there on the roads. Mahindra & Mahindra Limited launched the second generation Bolero in March 2007. The all-new sports-utility vehicle (SUV) comes with refreshed looks and style. The exteriors and interiors of the latest Bolero have been designed in way that will find appeal with the younger generation of car buyers in India. The automobile sports a host of new features, which perfectly suit the needs of Indian consumers. An off-road SUV, it delivers uncompromising fuel efficiency and commendable performance on city roads as well.

All variants wear a sporty look with chic decals and prominent bumpers. Besides sharp exterior styling and ample interior amenities, the Bolero offers the added advantage of a mechanic or a service centre in most parts of the country.

The Bolero SLX and DI are available with an option for Four Wheel Drive. Bolero gets a 2.5L (Turbo) diesel engine and is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. This turbo diesel engine generates 63-68 bhp of power and 180 Nm of torque and VLX CRDe delivers.

Emission levels have been brought down in compliance with BS III norms. This facilitates reduced expenditure on maintenance as well.

Furthermore, the manufacturer states that the Bolero’s body is primed with a “state-of-the-art” CED process that enhances rust resistance. It has a minimal operating cost and is available in 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) and 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) options. It is rigged out with a host of features and amenities that include an appealing injection moulded dash panel, attractive interior trims with matching seats, maneuverability and stability, an electronic shift transfer case and a wide array of attractive metallic colours to choose from.

The new models of Bolero look modern, with lot of exterior and interior improvements. The frontal look is more aggressive with a new commanding grille element, bigger headlamps and muscular front bumper. The new design has an imposing presence and a roughly hewn silhouette. On the exterior, its rugged structure is smoothed-out with a vast expanse of steel. Muscular bumpers and sporty decals add to its sturdy-sporty aura (which is a blessing, built as it is for off-road driving). A high ground clearance protects the undercarriage from any untoward damage.

The interior is roomy and spacious with ample seating for seven. Power steering eases driver’s effort on bad and rural roads. The new cabin is well-appointed; it has colour coordinated interiors and attractive upholstery. The new Bolero has an extended wheelbase, allowing far more legroom and general overall comfort. The roof has been raised too. Aluminium side and rear footsteps make for easy entry and exit.

All Bolero models possess an independent front suspension with coil spring suspensions in the front and leaf springs in the rear, except the MDI and DI, which get rigid leaf springs in the front. It comes with a hugely responsive power steering, standard on the SLX and SLE. Shifting is smooth but some more power would have been better.

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What comes to mind when you think about the Cadillac Escalade? Good looks? Sure. Rap stars with lots of ‘bling’? Possibly. Fuel economy of 20+ miles per gallon? Doubtful, but that’s exactly what GM’s luxury division is hoping to change with the introduction of the Escalade Hybrid.

While shooting for 20+ MPG doesn’t seem very impressive at first, it represents an increased economy of over 50% according to Cadillac. That’s fairly impressive considering that the Escalade Hybrid hasn’t sacrificed an iota of the luxury and size that make it popular amongst 6+ foot tall sports stars and their entourages. Nor has the Escalade Hybrid eschewed much of its legendary utility; 2WD models can still tow 6000 pounds while 4WD models can tow an impressive 5700 pounds.

That’s not quite the abundant 8000/7900 pound towing capacities offered by the 2WD/AWD models powered by the 6.2L Vortec engine, but both of those models eek out a mere 12 MPG in the city.

The Escalade Hybrid pairs an advanced electric-drive system with a modern ‘high feature’ V8 capable of running on either eight or four cylinders as the situation demands. This gives the Escalade Hybrid excellent power when called for, and reasonable economy for city driving. The net result is that Escalade Hybrid owners won’t cringe every time they see a gas station.

Plenty of power, good looks, and reasonable economy in an iconic American luxury SUV? The Escalade Hybrid pulls it all off while only sacrificing some of its ample towing capacity.

You can find out more information about Hybrid Cars at www.prohybrid.com along with video news, reviews, and tools such as price quotes and an automotive loan calculator.

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Source by Craig F Stevens

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The new Mahindra Bolero is on the road to amaze everyone. It is rare a combination of power, size and rugged looks, which makes it ideal for the Indian roads. It offers an array of trims in regular and soft top versions that include SLX, SLE, XL, XLS, LX, MDI, DI and VLX CRDe. For 2007, the earlier models have been renamed and new standard equipment has also been included. A sturdy body and high ground clearance render the Bolero ideal for Indian roads.

Furthermore, the manufacturer states that the Bolero’s body is primed with a “state-of-the-art” CED process that enhances rust resistance. It has a minimal operating cost and is available in 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) and 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) options. It is rigged out with a host of features and amenities that include an appealing injection moulded dash panel, attractive interior trims with matching seats, maneuverability and stability, an electronic shift transfer case and a wide array of attractive metallic colours to choose from.

All variants wear a sporty look with chic decals and prominent bumpers. Besides sharp exterior styling and ample interior amenities, the Bolero offers the added advantage of a mechanic or a service centre in most parts of the country.

The Bolero SLX and DI are available with an option for Four Wheel Drive. Bolero gets a 2.5L (Turbo) diesel engine and is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. This turbo diesel engine generates 63-68 bhp of power and 180 Nm of torque and VLX CRDe delivers.

Emission levels have been brought down in compliance with BS III norms. This facilitates reduced expenditure on maintenance as well.

The new models of Bolero look modern, with lot of exterior and interior improvements. The frontal look is more aggressive with a new commanding grille element, bigger headlamps and muscular front bumper. The new design has an imposing presence and a roughly hewn silhouette. On the exterior, its rugged structure is smoothed-out with a vast expanse of steel. Muscular bumpers and sporty decals add to its sturdy-sporty aura (which is a blessing, built as it is for off-road driving). A high ground clearance protects the undercarriage from any untoward damage.

All Bolero models possess an independent front suspension with coil spring suspensions in the front and leaf springs in the rear, except the MDI and DI, which get rigid leaf springs in the front. It comes with a hugely responsive power steering, standard on the SLX and SLE. Shifting is smooth but some more power would have been better.

The interior is roomy and spacious with ample seating for seven. Power steering eases driver’s effort on bad and rural roads. The new cabin is well-appointed; it has colour coordinated interiors and attractive upholstery. The new Bolero has an extended wheelbase, allowing far more legroom and general overall comfort. The roof has been raised too. Aluminium side and rear footsteps make for easy entry and exit.

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The 2009 Toyota Tacoma and Tundra are the newest addition in the variety of Toyota cars ranging from luxury sport utilities to pick-up trucks. With solid build and an array of new features to enhance durability and reliability off the road Toyota trucks are ideal for heavy towing. Variety of engine, cab and pick up bed design and reasonable pricing earned Toyota the popularity it has today.

In the past trucks were simply meant for carrying loads and they looked somewhat similar and hence monotonous. But today with auto makers like Toyota things have changed to a great extent. Power output of trucks increased in keeping with size. Toyota gives you plenty of choices starting from basic cargo haulers to compact or mid-size trucks that can challenge a sedan in terms of luxury and comfort. The two main categories of Toyota trucks are Tacoma and Tundra.

The 2009 Toyota Tacoma is available in three cab styles – regular, extended or Access Cab and crew cab. Each one comes in varied body style and trims. So, there is something for everyone with Toyota. Tacoma buyers have 2.7L 4 cylinder engine and 4L V6 engine to choose from. For regular hauling V6 is obviously a better option.

For about a decade Toyota Tacoma has been the backbone in the line of Toyota’s compact pick up trucks. These trucks are smaller in scale with a towing capacity up to 3,000 pounds compared to a full size truck. Compact trucks give better mileage than their full-size counterparts. Toyota Tacoma 2WD having 4 cylinder 2.7L 5-speed manual engine has EPA fuel economy rate 20 mpg in city and 25 on highway while Tacoma 4WD of same capacity rates 17 in city and 22 for highway.

Those who have heavier towing needs better opt for Toyota Tundra which is a full-size truck with much higher tow capacity. Since Tundra’s launch in the beginning of the new millennium it gave a tough competition to the Big Three’s pick up truck versions. With superior V8 engine, additional comfort features and the reputation for durability Tundra emerged to be a popular one amidst recreational pickup buyers as well as serious truck users.

Toyota Tundra trucks are available in regular cab, double cab and CrewMax cab styles. The regular cab extends to double cab with an additional pair of forward-hinged doors while Tundra CrewMax with an extra large cab can carry up to 6 passengers.

The 2009 Toyota Tundra is available in 6 trims each for regular and CrewMax while double cab body style comes in 12 trims. Cargo bed size is also flexible for Tundra. You can have 2009 Tundra regular cab or double cabs having 6.5-foot to 8-foot bed, while the CrewMax comes with a 5.5-foot bed only. With wide variety of configurations it is much more convenient to use Tundra for hard-core towing as well as passenger hauling.

With flexibility in design, V6 and V8 engine options and high-end technological features to improve off-road ability it is easily understandable why Toyota Tundra was chosen for Truck Trend’s annual Truck of the Year award for 2008.

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Source by Anna Smith

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So you want to buy a dune buggy. You’re new to the sport, don’t know much about it, but it looks hot. So you’ve decided to find a dune buggy for sale and buy it and get into the sport. Before you consider buying a dune buggy there’s a few things you ought to think about.

Number 1 is to decide whether you should build your dune buggy or buy it. Now of course for many that’s not an issue. Building a dune buggy is a drawn out process requiring many skills and a lot of time, and it’s something that you don’t tackle lightly. Dune buggies are just like any other vehicle, if you want to build one you need to know what you’re doing, or it won’t work. Don’t try to build your own dune buggy unless you’re confident in your skills, and you have the time. Expect it to take a while. It’s not a project you start today and you’re sand driving next week.

Otherwise you need to find a good dune buggy for sale and buy it. There’s lots of dune buggies for sale, but not all of them will suit your needs. So here’s a few more things for the dune buggy buyer to think about.

Firstly decide what your needs are. Where are you going to drive your buggy and what do you want it to do? For example there are many who just want a hot buggy to cruise the streets. That’s fine, but if you you’ve got different needs to someone who wants to do some serious sand driving.

For example it needs to be street legal. No point in buying a buggy and finding out that you can’t take it on the road. And there’s really no point in buying a buggy with great four wheel drive for instance, if it doesn’t need 4wd to cruise the streets. You’re just spending money on something that you don’t need.

How many people are you hoping to carry in your new buggy? Now of course you’re unlikely to be taking the whole family shopping in it, but there are still plenty of people who want to take their girlfriend, say, on a great sand driving weekend. To do this you need to be able to seat the 2 of you. Or is it just you, in which case a single seater will be fine. And it is possible to buy buggies that take up to 4 people, though this is rare.

What size buggy do you want? This of course relates to what you want it to do, but there are also other factors to take into consideration. For example you are limited by your storage space, if your garage will only fit a buggy of a certain size then that’s the maximum size you can buy unless you want it to sit out in the weather.

What size trailer do you have, or can you borrow? Because of course if you buy a buggy that’s too big for your trailer you’re in all sorts of trouble. Some buggies are street legal of course, so don’t need a trailer if you can drive them to where you plan to play, but many need to be trailered.

Learn a bit about the different build and motor options you have, and learn some of the terminology. For example do you know what a sandrail buggy is if you see a sandrail dune buggy for sale? Do you know what different types of frames there are? What’s a Baja bug? Like all sports dune buggies have their own lingo, and you need to learn it.

And finally, learn as much as you can about motors and how they work. Whether you want to or not you’ll be doing plenty of dirty hands on work. Even if you’ve decided that buying a buggy is the way to go for you because you couldn’t build one, be prepared for plenty of time spent with hot oily hands. Driving a buggy is a heap of fun, but it comes with it’s own work, and if you’re new you need to understand the basics of mechanics, and be prepared to get your hands dirty and learn fast. That’s fun too, but it’s all part of being a buggy driver.

This may all sound a bit basic to the seasoned buggy drivers out there, but for the person just looking to get into the sport there are some basic questions to answer. Do your homework. And if you’re not prepared to build one you’ll need to find a great dune buggy for sale, and buy it, but only after you’ve sorted out exactly what it is you need.

And of course set aside some money. There are some great places where you can find cheap dune buggies for sale, but even so expect it to cost a bit. It’s motorsport, and owning a dune buggy is no exception.

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Tamiya is known for its magnificent miniatures of automobiles. It is a company of high standard and it is very popular today for introducing to the world competitive mini 4WD racing. Not many people around the world actually know that it was Tamiya which actually introduced the RC cars as well. The RC car line in Tamiya has several models that boast the quality of the company in various model designs.

Out of the several RC models available at Tamiya, here are a few:

1. Nitro Crusher: This RC car of Tamiya has a powerful FS-15S engine that has a slide carburetor of large diameter which makes high speeds possible. The brake system of this care is so good that it ensures full operation safety for the users. The car has enormous power too as it is in the model of a monstrous truck. This car can be driven in any type of terrains with ease and safety. The tires are extra large and hence it helps to dominate any muddy, sandy or rocky condition. The control system in the front is very strong that it allows safety and stable running even on tough grounds.

2. Mini Cooper: This RC car is a familiar sight to many, as it has been popularized by Mr. Bean series. This terrific car of Tamiya was very famous in the 1960’s. It is small in size but its performance is unbelievably powerful. As a matter of fact, this Mini Cooper is known for its durability as it has been used by people in world rally championships. The car has an M-03 chassis that is specifically designed for it to be very fast. Stability of the car is ensured by the double wishbone suspension. Batteries in the car increase the weight of the car since this Mini Cooper is an electric car basically. A hole cut in the chassis can ensure that Mini Cooper is one of the fastest cars around despite the weight of the car.

3. Subaru Impreza WRC Monte Carlo: This car of Tamiya suits for a different kind of racing. This car can drift and has enough to be a potential racing car. TT-01D is the chassis of the car and it is made out of lightweight metals and precisely manufactured to have a minimum centre of gravity. This will make sure that the Tamiya RC car will not be problematic if one tries to drift. The advantages of drift racing are many. During a normal turn, a car has the tendency to lose speed. But while drifting, these cars maintain optimum speed and control it beautifully. There is always a chance of something going faulty and hence it is very essential that these Tamiya RC cars have to be manufactured by engineers to perfection.

4. XBG Nitro Force: This car has enormous power and incredible speed. It is definitely one of the most powerful cars Tamiya has made. The engine used is an FR-S low engine and recoil starters are used for clean and smooth starting of the car every time. It has a chassis which is resin frame reinforced possessing a low centre of gravity and making it perfect for driving. The Tamiya Car also has an aerodynamic frame; ensuring wind has no part to play in the speeding of the cars. It will prevent the wind from slowing sown the car. If you wish to bend the rules of gravity, this car can help you achieve it.

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Source by Abhishek Agarwal

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The 2010 Nissan Frontier offers two engine options to tackle the demands for nearly any task or trip. A 2.7L I4 delivers plenty of power for in-town driving and other light duties, while the 4.0L V6 provides ample muscle for towing and venturing off road. And, only 87 octane gas is sufficient for either engine.

The XE trim and some SE models come standard with a 2.5L I4. With each cylinder featuring a 89.0 mm bore, a 100.0 mm stroke, and a 9.5:1 compression ratio, nobody should underestimate this engine. Double overhead cams, variable valve timing, and multi-port fuel injection keep the fuel economy up to 21 mpg while exerting enough muscle for light duties. Up to 152 horsepower can be called upon at 5200 rpm, while a peak torque of 171 lb-ft is delivered at 4400 rpm.

For those applications requiring a little more oomph, the 4.0L V6 fills the bill. Each cylinder features a 95.0 mm bore, a 92.0 mm stroke, and 9.7:1 compression ratio. Just like the smaller I4 counterpart, it too comes with double overhead cams. The variable valve timing and multi-port injection system provide for a peppy engine that is still respectable in fuel economy, even with 4WD. A Frontier with the 4.0L V6 can be expected to average around 16 or 17 mpg. And, it still outputs 261 horsepower at 5600 rpm, and delivering 281 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, which makes this engine the most powerful V6 for any engine in the compact pickup truck market.

Nissan has employed nearly every trick it can beyond sophisticated engine control modules to increase horsepower and torque while maintaining a reasonable fuel economy. Both engine options feature direct coil ignition. And, they meet the stringent EPA Tier 2 Emissions requirements while meeting the driver’s demands.

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There is an increasingly popular sport that seems to be sweeping many rural parts of the country known as “mud bogging.” For those living out in the country, and who are familiar with the fact that it can sometimes be a little boring on certain occasions, mud bogging can be exciting. Remember, though; mud bogging requires strong mudding trucks in order to get in the mud and go wild.

These days, going out bogging is an actual sport that is organized with competitions, tournaments and events that differ from just going out and running around in a 4×4 truck. There are a number of aspects that make up the sport and there are also a number of things required in a truck used in. Most such trucks are commonly referred to as “boggers, ” first of all.

Most of all, a good bogger needs a powerful engine. There’s no getting around that fact, and that’s because deliberately taking a jacked-up truck into a deep mud bog trench will require a good motor to get it into — and especially out of — the bog. These bogs (a trench, actually) run anywhere from an eighth to a full mile in length. The sport actually draws lots of people to watch the bogging, by the way.

Usually, a good bogger needs to be correctly set up so that it helps keep the engine from blowing itself up while it’s trying to get the truck through the trench or bog. Going from one side to the other will require a good engine and transmission package, and the truck must be able to do all of this with no assistance from other trucks. If the truck bogs down, the match is over.

Look for a truck — if it’s going to be going out and mud bogging — that has been fitted with a good lift kit that gets the truck up high enough to avoid becoming stuck in the trench, for one thing. Also, check to make sure the tires are oversized enough (and knobby enough) to dig in and gain enough traction to allow the truck to be moved swiftly enough to be competitive in an event.

The last thing to look for is a strong enough transmission that can support the powerful engine that will be the power plants that support <i>mudding trucks</i> . After all, taking a relatively heavy truck and then sinking it into deep mud and sludge is a sure recipe to get stuck if the tires, transmission and engine do not work well enough together to get the truck through the enjoyable mess it will find itself in.

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Source by Wayne Allen

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What’s in a name: SUV, minivan, station wagon, sport wagon? Maybe it’s an Accord five-door hatchback. Except that hatchbacks, despite their improved practicality vs. trunk-backed sedans, have never caught on with U.S. buyers. So Honda prefers you to see it as a crossover and named it accordingly (pun intended).

Honda’s new-for-2010 Accord-based crossover, unabashedly named Accord Crosstour. It is essentially an Accord wagon, except its rear roofline is aerodynamically sloped instead of squared off, which sacrifices some cargo room but preserves respectable backseat headroom even for six-footers. But please don’t call it that.

Is such a half-breed a car, or is it a truck? While some crossovers, especially the larger ones with three rows of seats, are more SUV-like, this one appears closer to a car. As far as government classification goes, the signals are mixed: for emissions and fuel economy testing, the EPA sees it as a passenger car. For safety certification, NHTSA calls it a truck.

Honda calls it a “five-door, five-passenger premium CUV” and offers it in two models: a well-equipped EX (just over $30,000, including destination) and an upscale EX-L (about $33K). “Real-time” four-wheel drive adds $1,450 and voice-activated navigation with a rear-view camera, another $2,200, but both are offered on the EX-L only.

Standard on the EX are dual-zone automatic air conditioning; 360-watt, 7-speaker audio with a 6-disc CD player; easy fold-down 60/40 split rear seats; 225/65 R17 all-season tires on alloy wheels; a power moonroof; steering-wheel audio controls; auto-off projector beam headlights; fog lights; rear privacy glass; and a hidden removable utility box.

The EX-L adds leather-trimmed seats (heated in front), steering wheel and shift knob; memory mirrors and driver-side seat; 225/60 R18 all-season tires; auto-on/off headlights; a cargo privacy cover; a HomeLink transmitter; premium speakers and a USB audio interface.

How much of this Crosstour is Accord under its skin? Honda says roughly 60 percent of its parts are shared with the sedan, including the chassis and powertrain, the instrument panel and most of the interior. That chassis incorporates fully independent double-wishbone front and rear-multilink rear suspensions, both slightly upgraded for the taller, heavier Crosstour. Notable among those upgrades are rebound springs inside the front shocks to improve handling and reduce body roll, two-piston front brake calipers and bigger rear rotors.

The only available powertrain is the Accord’s 271-hp 3.5-liter i-VTEC SOHC V-6 coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission. This award-winning engine uses Honda’s exclusive Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) cylinder deactivation system to enhance fuel economy by shutting down two, or at times even three, cylinders when it’s lightly loaded. The electronically controlled 5-speed automatic is smooth but slightly less fuel-efficient than the latest 6-speeds offered by GM, Ford and others. The 2WD Crosstour is EPA-rated at a respectable 18 city/27 highway mpg and the 4WD EX-L at 17/25.

The two interior color choices are charcoal black with a black instrument panel or ivory with a two-tone (black upper, tan lower) instrument panel, both with tasteful faux wood accents. To quiet the cabin, a new Active Sound Control (ASC) technology uses the audio system to acoustically minimize engine noise. There is 25.7 cu. ft. of cargo room behind the 60/40 rear seats; and, folding them down increases the area to 54 cu. ft. Access to it is easy thanks to a large tailgate opening and a low lift-over height. Three other handy features are twin levers that quickly fold those seats flat into the floor, carpeted lids that flip over to create easy-to-clean plastic surfaces and a hidden 1.9-liter storage box with handles for easy removal.

If you’ve driven an Accord sedan, you’ll feel comfortable in a Crosstour. Honda engineers have compensated well—via specific spring rates, shocks and stabilizer bars—for its modestly increased size and the potential of added cargo weight. Unladen, it rides and handles about as well as the somewhat agile yet compliant sedan. Its brakes are suitably strong and fade-free, but its constant-ratio steering is somewhat slower at low speeds compared to the sedan’s variable-ratio system.

With six inches of ground clearance, this is no off-road crawler, but the available fully automatic Real Time 4WD system improves its bad-weather and off-pavement capabilities by sending power to the rear wheels when the fronts begin to slip. The 5-speed automatic can be manually shifted, and its new downshift rev-match feature smooths manual downshifts.

Standard safety features include Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist. The comprehensive restraint system includes dual-stage, multiple threshold front airbags; driver’s and front passenger’s side airbags with a passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor; and active front seat head restraints.

This new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour slides neatly between Honda’s Civic-based CR-V compact crossover and its larger, more truck-like (Accord-based) Pilot CUV and competes directly with Toyota’s similar Camry based Venza and Nissan’s Altima-based Murano. Call it what you want but seriously is a very interesting new entry in the increasingly crowded crossover field.

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The SUV and MUV segment is a very popular one and more and more carmakers are eyeing it. The cars present in this segment have sporty looks and powerful engines that make them good off-roaders. The most searched cars in this segment, for the month of February, not only have stylish looks but are the top performers in their categories. Here is an overview of each.

Mahindra Scorpio

This lifestyle SUV by Mahindra has been synonymous to style, adventure, luxury and performance. Mahindra Scorpio comes with a SZ 2600 plus DI diesel engine capable of generating 109 bhp power and 26 kgm torque. Scorpio’s petrol version has Renault’s 116 bhp engine. The lifestyle SUV segment is very niche in India and at a very nascent stage and Mahindra wants to leave its mark. Mahindra Scorpio offers comfortable ride, pleasing style, stable safety features coupled with decent interiors. The car is priced between Rs 7,60,000 – 10,57,340.

Toyota Innova

The car comes in both petrol and diesel engine. The 1998cc, 16-Valve DOHC WTi petrol engine produces 132PS power at 5600rpm and 181NM torque at 4000rpm. The 2494cc, 16-Valve DOHC diesel engine generates 102PS power at 3600rpm and 200NM torque at 1400 – 3400rpm. Toyota Innova‘s petrol variant is also compatible with CNG and comes with a manual selector switch that enables the driver to easily switch from gasoline to CNG and vice versa. The CNG cylinder present in the car has a capacity of 12kg and the running cost comes around Rs 1.6/km or less depending on the driving situation. Innova comes with a price tag of Rs 7,94,470 – Rs 11,72,760.

Tata Safari

This popular SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) by one of country’s biggest car makers possesses sporty looks and advanced interior and exterior features. It is priced competitively at Rs 7,70,761 – Rs 11,65,824. Tata Safari’s 2.2L, 16V diesel engine produces 140hp at 4000 rpm and 320Nm torque. Safari comes with a day-night visibility instrumental panel, leather seats and power windows. Safety features like airbags, ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution) and reverse guide system are also present.

Mahindra Bolero

This powerful vehicle from Mahindra’s stable makes your drive easier on the bumpy roads of India. Mahindra Bolero has a 2498cc diesel engine which sets it apart from other cars. The car has a 5-speed transmission, which makes it a fuel efficient car. The car has features like antisubmarine seats, air conditioners, power steering and four speaker music system etc. Mahindra has priced Bolero between Rs 4,74,710 – Rs 5,98,350.

Toyota Fortuner

This car gives competition to Honda CRV and Captiva and is priced between Rs 18 to 19 lakh. It has Toyota’s most popular 3.0L diesel engine with five speed manual transmission gearbox and with 4WD (Four Wheel Drive). Toyota launched the Toyota Fortuner quite late in the Indian market. The Fortuner is impressive and powerful and flaunts a muscular body. Its sporty looks and features like Dual Front Airbags, ABS with EBD and ESP etc make it a good premium luxury car.

Mahindra Xylo

This C + category vehicle by Mahindra comes with a CRDe technology. The car has a diesel engine with a 2500cc displacement generating 110 bhp at 3200 rpm and 28.3 kgm torque at 1700 rpm. It has a seating capacity of eight passengers and a minimum turning radius of 5.60 mts. Mahindra Xylo has front disk breaks and rear brakes are drum type. It has a five gear manual transmission along with body colour bumpers, tachometer, alloys, ORVM indicators, climate controlled AC, power windows, remote controlled central locking, remote operated fuel filler, rear wiper and rear defogger. The car is priced at Rs 6,47,118 – Rs 8,16,262.

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