Maruti Suzuki has seen immense success after launching the Vitara Brezza, which has managed to stay on top of the compact SUV list beating tough rivals. The Indo-Japanese auto manufacturer launched the Vitara Brezza focusing the new age urban customers, who seek premium-ness, style, comfort, affordability and power in one single package. Love for the compact SUVs and crossovers has been increasing around the world and Indian customers are no different. Maruti Suzuki has brought the Vitara Brezza to cater the demand at an affordable pricing.
The company displayed XA-Alpha concept at the 2012 New Delhi Auto Expo, which garnered plenty of attention from the automotive community. The Vitara Brezza came heavily inspired by that concept. The car truly sports a design, which grabs attention at the very first glance. It features H-shaped chrome bar at the front grille, projector headlamps with bullhorn pattern LED daytime running lights, a muscular front bumper with large air intake, skid plate and neatly positioned fog lamps.
The dual-tone exterior paint is something, which has made the Vitara Brezza very unique looking. Apart from that, the compact SUV also comes with turn indicator integrated ORVMs, sleek cladding, sporty alloy wheels. The rear too appears very attractive with an integrated roof spoiler, set of stylish taillights, a black bumper and a chrome bar above the registration enclosure. Overall, in terms of design and appearance, the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza comes very interesting indeed.
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza Diesel:
| Engine | 1248 cc |
| Maximum Power | 90 PS @ 4,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 200 Nm @ 1,750 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 24.29 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 7.26 lakh – Rs. 9.70 lakh |
Speaking about the interior of the car, the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza comes delivering a premium vibe with the design and quality of materials used in the cabin. It sports a multi-functional steering wheel, a cockpit themed instrument cluster with analog dials and TFT MID with mood lighting. This certainly enhances the charm of the cabin.
The centre console sports a piano black finished bezel and a touchscreen infotainment system. Apart from that, the cooled glove box, upmarket quality seat and upholstery, generous space and comfort on offer are the other interesting facts about the car’s cabin.
Power source for the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza is a Fiat-sourced four-cylinder 1.3-litre DDiS 200 diesel engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The same engine is available under the hood of Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, S-Cross and Ertiga as well. The engine churns out 90 PS of peak power and 200 Nm of peak torque, with a fuel efficiency of 24.29 kmpl. The compact SUV is priced between Rs. 7.26 lakh and Rs. 9.70 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
Ford EcoSport has been a popular compact SUV in the domestic market. With the arrival of the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, dominance of the car certainly reduced, but the beefy American vehicle is still in competition with authority. The chunky muscular design, off-roading capability, comfort and upmarketness on offer have helped the Ford EcoSport to become a desired car in the highly competitive market. Also, priced between Rs. 7.11 lakh and Rs. 10.19 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi), the EcoSport comes as an affordable compact SUV.
In terms of design, the Ford EcoSport appears with strong road presence. The thick and wide looking car comes with a muscular and bold front fascia incorporating sharp headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights. The large octagonal radiator grille sports horizontal chrome finished slats. The front bumper looks muscular with thick black cladding and the fog lamps come with chrome bezel around them.
At the side profile, the Ford EcoSport features turn indicator integrated ORVMs, flared wheel arches, sporty alloy wheels, sharp character lines, thick body cladding, blackened glass area and sporty roof rail as well. The rear features a spare wheel at the centre of the tailgate. The roof spoiler, wraparound taillights and black cladding enhance the compact SUV’s appeal further. Overall, the car comes with a boxy appearance, and being positioned under the sub-four meter slab gives it advantage to be priced low.
Ford EcoSport Petrol:
| Engine | 1,499 cc 999 cc |
| Maximum Power | 111 PS @ 6,300 rpm 125 PS @ 6,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 140 Nm @ 4,400 rpm 170 Nm @ 1,400 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 15.85 kmpl 18.9 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 7.11 lakh – Rs. 9.92 lakh |
Ford EcoSport Diesel:
| Engine | 1498 cc |
| Maximum Power | 100 PS @ 3,750 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 205 Nm @ 1,750 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 22.27 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 7.76 lakh – Rs. 10.19 lakh |
The interior of Ford EcoSport is bound to grab your attention with its unusual design. Specially the centre console looks a bit odd. Its design would remind you of a spaceship’s console. Apart from that, the Ford EcoSport gets multi-function steering wheel, dual analog dials and a digital MID at centre in the instrument cluster. The space and comfort level inside the cabin is pretty generous and Ford offers quite upmarket quality materials for seat and upholstery.
The Ford EcoSport is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol units include a 1.5-litre engine and a 1.0-litre Ecoboost engine, the latter one is a very popular unit around the globe. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed automatic unit as well.
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The petrol model kicks out 111 PS and 125 PS of power output respectively for the 1.5L and 1.0L variants. On the other hand, the diesel engine is a 1.5-litre unit paired with 5-speed MT, producing 100 PS of peak power.
Volkswagen launched the Ameo sedan in India with lots of promises and features that are segment leading. This compact sedan sports a sharper design language, upmarket features, superior safety measures and it appears with a value for money promise indeed. Available under Rs. 10 lakh, the Volkswagen Ameo comes with both petrol and diesel engine options. Here we will talk about the diesel model with a DSG automatic gearbox that makes this car very attractive and interesting.
The Volkswagen Ameo DSG gets power from a 1.5-litre TDI diesel engine paired with 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox. This four-cylinder DOHC motor is capable of churning out 109 bhp of peak power at 4,000 rpm and 250 Nm of peak torque at 1,500 rpm. A very interesting fact is that the DSG diesel variant generates offers better fuel efficiency compared to the diesel manual variant. The DSG variant returns 21.73 kmpl of fuel efficiency compared to 21.66 kmpl.
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The above mentioned facts certainly enhance the appeal of Volkswagen Ameo diesel DSG. The DSG AT is offered on top two diesel variants Comfortline and Highline. Apart from that, the design and features also play greater role in making this car pretty attractive. The compact sedan is positioned in the same segment which is led by the Maruti Suzuki Dzire. Apart from that, there are other rivals like Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent and Ford Aspire as well.
Volkswagen Ameo Diesel DSG Specs :
| Engine | 1498 cc |
| Maximum Power | 110 PS @ 4,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 250 Nm @ 1,500 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 21.73 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 9.07 lakh – Rs. 9.88 lakh |
Speaking about the design, Volkswagen Ameo sports a sharp look just like its other siblings like Polo and Vento. Up front, Ameo gets a sleek radiator grille with chrome trim and horizontal slats, sharp dual beam headlamps, wide air intake with horizontal slats and prominent chrome trim and there are rectangular fog lamps as well. The hood boasts sleek and subtle creases running towards the nose section. At the side profile, the car gets flared muscular appearance, while rear of the car gets a similar appearance as the Vento.
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Speaking about interior, the Volkswagen Ameo features a dual-tone theme along with flat-bottom multifunction steering wheel with control buttons mounted on it, analog and digital display consisting instrument cluster, a touchscreen infotainment system at the centre console It offers generous space and comfort and the boot space on offer too is pretty spacious.
The Honda WR-V looks pretty muscular and chunky and it is based on the Jazz premium hatchback. The car comes with a bold look from nose to toe and it challenges tough and well established rivals like the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Ford EcoSport. Priced between Rs. 7.75 lakh and Rs. 10 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi), the Honda WR-V looks very promising and the Japanese automaker too is betting big on this newly-introduced car.
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The Honda WR-V sports large swept back headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights, signature chrome garnished Honda grille, a muscular bumper with skid plate, Black cladding, neatly positioned fog lamps with Black surrounding. At the side profile, the crossover boasts sharp and deep cuts and creases, sporty alloy wheels, black cladding, turn indicator integrated ORVMs, roof rails, blackened glass area and chrome finished door handles.
Honda WR-V Petrol:
| Engine | 1199 cc |
| Maximum Power | 90 PS @ 6,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 110 Nm @ 4,800 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 17.5 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 7.75 lakh – Rs. 8.99 lakh |
Honda WR-V Diesel:
| Engine | 1498 cc |
| Maximum Power | 100 PS @ 3,600 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 200 Nm @ 1,750 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 25.5 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 8.79 lakh – Rs. 10 lakh |
The rear profile of the crossover gets roof spoiler, split type LED combination lamp, black bumper and chrome bar above the registration enclosure. Overall, the Honda WR-V looks very much sculpted looking and attractive. Inside the cabin, the premiumness is reflected clearly through the design and features. It sports multi-function steering wheel, a stylish and sporty instrument cluster with analog dials and digital MID, touchscreen infotainment system at the centre console. The electrically operated sunroof, generous space and comfort with upmarket quality materials add value to the car.
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The Honda WR-V comes available in both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol model is powered by a 1.2-litre SOHC i-VTEC engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and churns out 90 PS of peak power at 6,000 rpm and 110 Nm of peak torque at 4,800 rpm. The diesel variant gets a 1.5-litre engine under the hood paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox and kicks out 100 PS of peak power at 3,600 rpm and 200 Nm of peak torque at 1,750 rpm. The petrol and diesel engines deliver 17.5 kmpl and 25.5 kmpl of fuel efficiency respectively.
In terms of design, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire comes wearing a very flowing design thanks to its similarity with the Baleno. Also, this model shares the same HEARTECT platform with the Baleno premium hatchback. Up front, 2017 Maruti Dzire dons new design sharper headlamps with projector lamps and integrated LED daytime running lights. The front grille is completely revised and it gets a larger horizontally slated grille with plenty of chrome garnishing. The front bumper too appears revised black fog lamp housing, chrome trims around them and sleek air intake as well.
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Maruti Suzuki Dzire Petrol:
| Engine | 1197 cc K-Series |
| Maximum Power | 85 PS @ 6,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 113 Nm @ 4,200 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 22 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 5.45 lakh – Rs. 8.40 lakh |
Maruti Suzuki Dzire Diesel:
| Engine | 1248 cc DDiS |
| Maximum Power | 75 PS @ 4,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 190 Nm @ 2,000 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 28.40 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 6.45 lakh – Rs. 9.40 lakh |
At the side profile, the new Dzire wears subtle yet visible similarities with the Baleno. Therefore the flowing appearance is visible. It gets new design alloy wheels, flared wheelarches, turn indicator integrated ORVMs, body coloured door handles, blackened B pillar and sleek chrome trim at the bottom of the glass area. Moving to the rear, the new Dzire compact sedan boasts LED taillights, a wide chrome bar above the registration enclosure.
Inside the cabin, new Dzire has become completely revised looking with a new sporty and flat-bottom multifunction steering wheel with faux wooden trim, dual-pod instrument cluster with analog dials and digital MID at centre. The centre console houses a large touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The three-layer dashboard with faux wooden trim, dual-ton interior theme, upmarket quality seat and upholstery materials enhance the style inside cabin. Thanks to the dimensional changes, the cabin has become more spacious offering more comfort to the occupants.
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It is available in both petrol and diesel engine options with both manual and AMT options for both variants. The petrol model is powered by a 1.2-litre K-Series engine capable of churning out 85 PS of peak power at 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm of peak torque at 4,200 rpm and it returns 22 kmpl of fuel efficiency. The diesel model on the other hand is powered by a 1.3-litre DDiS engine capable of pumping out 75 PS of peak power at 4,000 rpm and 190 Nm of peak torque at 2,000 rpm along with 28.4 kmpl of fuel efficiency.
Hyundai is the second largest automaker in the country after Maruti Suzuki in terms of unit volume sales. The company has been present in the domestic market since late 90’s and it has produced several exciting and very popular bestselling cars for the buyers here. One of the stylish and very attractive cars from the South Korean auto giant is the Elite i20, which sits in the premium hatchback segment and competes with rivals like Volkswagen Polo, Honda Jazz, Maruti Suzuki Baleno, etc.
The car comes priced between Rs. 5.65 lakh and Rs. 9.07 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). This sub-10 lakh pricing has played a crucial role in enhancing its appeal. The Hyundai Elite i20 comes with a stylish and premium vibe with its design and style. It features sharp swept back headlamps and a large radiator grille with chrome bordering. The front bumper looks stylish with a sleek horizontal cut at the bottom and unique shaped fog lamps positioned at both ends.
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At the side profile, the Hyundai Elite i20 gets crisp character lines, turn indicator integrated ORVMs, blackened glass area, a thick black C pillar delivering a floating roof stance, chrome finished door handles and alloy wheels. The body cladding enhances the appeal further. Moving towards the rear profile, Hyundai Elite i20 sports sharp looking wide wraparound taillights and roof spoiler with high mounted stop lamp. Overall, the Elite i20 appears as a perfect combination of style, practicality and premiumness, which help it to become one of the most attractive cars in the segment.
Hyundai Elite i20 Petrol:
| Engine | 1197 cc 1368 cc |
| Maximum Power | 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm 100 PS @ 6,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 115 Nm @ 4,000 rpm 132 PS @ 4,000 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 18.6 kmpl NA |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 5.65 lakh – Rs. 9.07 lakh |
Hyundai Elite i20 Diesel:
| Engine | 1396 cc |
| Maximum Power | 90 PS @ 4,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 220 Nm @ 1,520 rpm – 2,750 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 22.54 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 6.86 lakh – Rs. 9.06 lakh |
The premium nature is visible and can be felt inside the cabin too. It sports a multi-functional tilt-adjustable steering wheel, analog dials and digital MID comprising instrument cluster and a digital display at the centre console with various connectivity options. In terms of interior design, space and comfort, the Elite i20 is certainly well equipped to impress the occupants. Power source for the Hyundai Elite i20 include a 1.2-litre petrol engine, a 1.4-litre petrol engine and a 1.4-litre diesel engine.
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The 1.2-litre Kappa dual VTVT petrol engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and churns out 83 PS of peak power at 6,000 rpm and 115 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. The larger petrol motor is mated to a 4-speed automatic gearbox and kicks out 100 PS of peak power at 6,000 rpm and 132 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. The diesel engine is paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox and pumps out 90 PS of peak power at 4,000 rpm and 220 Nm of peak torque between 1,520 rpm – 2,750 rpm.
Volkswagen Polo is one of the best looking cars in the premium hatchback segment of India. This car comes with a sharp design language and incorporates several upmarket features that make it one of the most desirable cars under Rs. 10 lakh slab. Apart from the regular Polo, there is Polo GT as well that is a little sportier version of the popular premium hatchback. Interestingly, the entire Polo range is priced under Rs. 10 lakh making it a very appealing car indeed.
The Volkswagen Polo comes offering top-notch German automobile engineering blended with high-strength body structure and high-quality materials inside the cabin. Speaking about its design, the Volkswagen Polo premium hatchback gets sharp look all around. Up front, it gets sharp headlamps with a sculpted looking nose section incorporating horizontally slated radiator grille with sleek chrome trim and the Volkswagen logo sitting at the centre. The front bumper gets rectangular fog lamps at both ends with horizontally slated central air intake.
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Volkswagen Polo Petrol:
| Engine | 1198 cc MPI |
| Maximum Power | 75 PS @ 5,400 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 110 Nm @ 3,750 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 16.47 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 5.45 lakh – Rs. 7.04 lakh |
Volkswagen Polo Diesel:
| Engine | 1498 cc TDI |
| Maximum Power | 90 PS @ 4,200 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 230 Nm @ 1,500 rpm – 2,500 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 20.14 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 6.92 lakh – Rs. 8.54 lakh |
At the side profile, this hatchback gets a muscular and sporty stance thanks to the sporty alloy wheels, subtly flared wheelarches, flared side lower body. Apart from that, it also gets turn indicator integrated ORVMs, blackened B pillar and above a nicely crafted look. Moving to the rear profile, the hatchback comes with compact and Volkswagen’s signature taillights, a roof spoiler and a chunky and sculpted looking rear bumper.
Interior of the Volkswagen Polo comes sporting a sporty multifunction flat-bottom steering wheel, analog dials and digital MID along with a touchscreen infotainment system. The dual-tone black and beige colour theme enhances the car’s appeal further. Seat and upholstery materials come of top-notch quality, while space and comfort on offer is also pretty impressive indeed. The Polo GT gets some additional elements like special door sill plates, metal pedals delivering a sportier look.
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Volkswagen Polo GT Petrol:
| Engine | 1497 cc TSI |
| Maximum Power | 105 PS @ 5,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 175 Nm @ 1,500 rpm – 4,100 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 17.21 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 9.22 lakh – Rs. 9.31 lakh |
Volkswagen Polo GT Diesel:
| Engine | 1498 cc TDI |
| Maximum Power | 110 PS @ 4,400 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 250 Nm @ 1,500 rpm – 4,100 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 19.91 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 9.32 lakh – Rs. 9.41 lakh |
The regular Polo is available with a 1.2-litre MPI petrol engine and 1.5-litre TDI diesel engine options. Transmission duty is done by a 5-speed manual gearbox. The petrol model churns out 75 PS of peak power at 5,400 rpm and 110 Nm of peak torque 3,750 rpm. The diesel model on the other hand kicks out 90 PS of peak power at 4,200 rpm and 230 Nm of peak torque between 1,500 rpm and 2,500 rpm.
The Volkswagen Polo GT model comes available with a 1.2-litre TSI petrol engine and a 1.5-litre TDI diesel engine option as well. The petrol engine is coupled with a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox and the diesel model gets a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Volkswagen Polo GT petrol model generates 105 PS at 5,000 rpm and 175 Nm of peak torque between 1,500 rpm and 4,100 rpm. The diesel model kicks out 110 PS of peak power at 4,400 rpm and 250 Nm between 1,500 rpm and 2,500 rpm.
Hyundai Active i20 is the crossover sibling of the Elite i20. It comes wearing similar guise like the premium hatchback, but the added toughness is clearly visible and it certainly makes the i20 Active very attractive. Considering Indian customer’s love for crossover and SUVs, this car seems very eligible for our list with the design, style, features, power and of course the sub-10 lakh pricing. The car is priced between Rs. 6.77 lakh and Rs. 9.77 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi), which certainly make it a desired one.
The Hyundai i20 Active comes with a stylish front fascia, incorporating swept back sharp headlamps, a large radiator grille with chrome bordering around it and blackened horizontal slats. The thick body cladding, skid plate, neatly positioned fog lamps enhance the sporty and muscular appeal of the i20 Active. At the side profile, the crossover sports bold looking Black body cladding, sporty alloy wheels, turn indicator integrated ORVMs, chrome finished door handles, roof rails, blackened glass area and sharp character lines.
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The rear fascia gets an integrated roof spoiler, sharp and wide taillights just like its sibling the Hyundai Elite i20. The rear bumper sports blackened cladding and a skid plate, enhancing the vehicle’s toughness. Overall, the crossover comes very attractive looking. Inside the cabin, it features a multi-function steering wheel, analog dial and digital MID consisting instrument cluster, a similar centre console with digital display like the Elite i20.
Hyundai i20 Active Petrol:
| Engine | 1197 cc |
| Maximum Power | 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 115 Nm @ 4,000 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 17.19 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 6.77 lakh – Rs. 8.39 lakh |
Hyundai i20 Active Diesel:
| Engine | 1396 cc |
| Maximum Power | 90 PS @ 4,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 220 Nm @ 1,500 rpm – 2,750 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 21.19 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 8.12 lakh – Rs. 9.77 lakh |
The dual-tone dashboard, generous amount space and comfort, upmarket quality material enhances the charm of the cabin. An interesting Black and Blue colour scheme gives it a very sporty appearance. It gets front armrest, rear AC vent. The car appears with both petrol and diesel engine options.
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The petrol engine is a 1.2-litre Kappa unit mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and churns out 83 PS of peak power at 6,000 rpm and 115 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. It delivers 17.19 kmpl of fuel efficiency. On the other hand, the diesel engine is a 1.4-litre U II unit, which is paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox and kicks out 90 PS of peak power at 4,000 rpm and 220 Nm of peak torque between 1,500 rpm and 2,750 rpm and it returns 21.19 kmpl of fuel efficiency.
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is the best selling midsize sedan from the Indo-Japanese automaker. The stylish sedan is the premium offering from the brand, and it come challenging several strong rivals like the Honda City, Volkswagen Vento, Skoda Rapid and Hyundai Verna. The Ciaz comes priced between Rs. 7.73 lakh and Rs. 10.52 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Apart from the pricing closer to Rs. 10 lakh slab, the stylish design, premium features on offer, efficient powertrain have played crucial role in making the Ciaz an appealing car.
Maruti Suzuki’s brand image is valued highest, when it comes to popular car brands in the Indian market. When the company introduced the Ciaz midsize sedan in the country, it garnered positive response from the critics and the customers as well. Within short period after arrival, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz grabbed the top spot in the midsize sedan segment. In terms of design, the car sports an eye catching look with sharp headlamps with LED daytime running lights, chrome garnished horizontally slated front grille, sleek air intake flanked by fog lamps with black surrounding.
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At the side profile, the Ciaz sedan features turn indicator integrated ORVMs, chrome trim around glass area, chrome finished door handles, sleek and sharp character lines and large alloy wheels. The rear profile of the sedan gets wraparound taillights with chrome bar between them and a muscular rear bumper. Overall, the entire car bears a stylish aura, which grabs attention very easily.
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Petrol:
| Engine | 1373 cc |
| Maximum Power | 92 PS @ 6,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 130 Nm @ 4,000 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 20.73 kmpl (MT) 19.12 kmpl (AT) |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 7.73 lakh – Rs. 10.52 lakh |
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Diesel:
| Engine | 1248 cc |
| Maximum Power | 90 PS @ 4,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 200 Nm @ 1,750 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 28.09 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 7.89 lakh – Rs. 9.57 lakh |
Inside the cabin too, the premium quality of the sedan is undeniable. It sports a multi-functional steering wheel, analog dials and digital MID consisting instrument cluster, a sleek and stylish SmartPlay touchscreen infotainment system at the centre console with WVGA TFT display. The dual-tone colour scheme along with wooden trim appearance enhance the premium appeal further, while space and comfort on offer are pretty generous indeed.
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On the powertrain front, the Ciaz is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol engine is a 1.4-litre unit, available with a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 4-speed automatic unit is on offer as well. This engine kicks out 92 PS of peak power at 6,000 rpm and 130 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. Fuel efficiency for the Ciaz petrol is 20.73 for manual and 19.12 for automatic variant. The diesel model gets 1.3-litre DDiS engine with SHVS technology and mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox it generates 90 PS of peak power at 4,000 rpm and 200 Nm of peak torque at 1,750 rpm, with 28.09 kmpl of impressive fuel efficiency.
Honda City has remained as one of the bestselling models in the midsize sedan segment. The stylish design, upmarket cabin features, efficient powertrain have helped this car in becoming a very popular model. Upon arrival of the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz along with tough rivalry from the cars like Volkswagen Vento, Hyundai Verna and Skoda Rapid, sales figure of the Honda City has declined significantly. But with the newly launched 2017 City sedan, the Japanese automaker is expecting to get a positive response from the customers.
The newly launched 2017 Honda City comes priced between Rs. 8.5 lakh and Rs. 13.57 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). It gets a revised front fascia and looks sportier and more stylish compared to its predecessor. Up front, the sedan features sharp headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights. The signature Honda chrome bar at the front grille comes sleeker and blends perfectly into the headlamps. Front grille sports a sleek chrome trim and the bumper comes with a muscular appearance incorporating neatly positioned fog lamps with black surrounding and an air intake as well.
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At the side profile, the new Honda City gets a very sculpted look with deep cuts and sharp creases. Apart from that, it also features turn indicator integrated ORVMs, sporty alloy wheels, chrome finished door handles, nicely curved roofline and blackened glass area. The deep cuts meet the sharp and wrap around taillights, which come with LED inserts. Also, the boot spoiler with LED stop lamp gives it a sporty stance and a sleek chrome bar running between the tail lamps increase the style further. The rear bumper enhances the attractiveness of the sedan.
Honda City Petrol:
| Engine | 1497 cc |
| Maximum Power | 119 PS @ 6,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 145 Nm @ 4,600 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 17.4 kmpl (MT) 18 kmpl (CVT) |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 8.5 lakh – Rs. 13.53 lakh |
Honda City Diesel:
| Engine | 1498 cc |
| Maximum Power | 100 PS @ 3,600 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 200 Nm @ 1,750 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 25.1 kmpl – 25.6 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 10.76 lakh – Rs. 13.57 lakh |
Inside the cabin too, the upmarket quality is reflected through the design and the features. The car sports a multi-functional steering wheel, a stylish instrument cluster with analog dials and digital MID, a DigiPad touchscreen infotainment system at the centre console with MirrorLink and smartphone connectivity, 3D map etc. The sleek dashboard, dual-tone interior and rear AC vent theme add zing to the cabin. In terms of space and comfort too, the 2017 Honda City impresses us.
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The Honda City is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol variant gets power from a 1.5-litre SOHC i-VTEC engine and the diesel variant draws power from a 1.5-litre DOHC i-DTEC unit. The petrol model churns gets a 5-speed manual gearbox and a CVT as well and it churns out 119 PS of peak power at 6,000 rpm and 145 Nm of peak torque at 4,600 rpm. The petrol manual and petrol CVT model return 17.4 kmpl and 18 kmpl of fuel efficiency respectively. The diesel City 6-speed manual transmission and pumps out 100 PS of peak power at 3,600 rpm and 200 Nm of peak torque at 1,750 rpm, and it delivers fuel efficiency around 25.6 kmpl.
While the MUV segment is dominated by the Toyota Innova Crysta, Maruti Suzuki being the leader of the Indian auto market could not stay away. The Indo-Japanese automaker offers its own Ertiga in a largely accessible segment below and it contests with rivals like Renault Lodgy, Honda Mobilio and Chevrolet Enjoy. Now with the Honda Mobilio discontinued and rest of the competitors not so popular, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga comes as a very desirable car with a sub-10 lakh pricing.
For those customers, who dreams to have a large vehicle like Toyota Innova Crysta, but can’t afford it due to the high price, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga could be the right choice. It offers a spacious cabin for your entire family, upmarket features, well performing powertrain with SHVS technology; and all of this at a price under Rs. 10 lakh. Moreover, the brand image of Maruti Suzuki also helped it to become a value for money car.
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The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga comes with strong road presence. It gets swept back headlamps with horizontal chrome slats running between them. The front bumper appears muscular and quite large enough to give the front fascia of the MUV a stronger look. The fog lamps come with black surrounding and sleek chrome trims are there as well. The car comes with a boxy shape and at the side profile it sports sleek character lines, alloy wheels, turn indicator integrated ORVMs, body coloured door handles and blackened glass area.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Petrol:
| Engine | 1373 cc |
| Maximum Power | 92 PS @ 6,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 130 Nm @ 4,000 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 17.5 kmpl (MT) 17.03 kmpl (AT) |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 6.22 lakh – Rs. 8.76 lakh |
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Diesel:
| Engine | 1248 cc |
| Maximum Power | 90 PS @ 4,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 200 Nm @ 1,750 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 24.52 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 7.17 lakh – Rs. 8.75 lakh |
Rear fascia of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga gets wraparound compact taillights, a thick chrome bar above the registration enclosure and a muscular bumper as well. Inside the cabin, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga sports a multi-functional steering wheel, analog and digital display consisting instrument cluster, a SmartPlay touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink connectivity. In terms of space and comfort, the beige colours cabin is very spacious indeed and offers the occupants a comfortable journey experience.
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On the powertrain front, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is available with a 1.4-litre petrol engine and a 1.3-litre diesel engine with SHVS technology. The K14B petrol engine is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and there is a 4-speed automatic transmission on offer as well. The engine is capable of producing 92 PS of peak power at 6,000 rpm and 130 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. The D13A SHVS diesel engine on the other hand is paired with 5-speed manual gearbox and kicks out 90 PS of peak power at 4,000 rpm and 200 Nm of peak torque at 1,750 rpm.
Skoda has been present in the Indian market for quite some time, but it couldn’t grab a good share in the country. Now, the Czech auto manufacturer is hoping to grab attention with its stylish and sharp looking cars, which come with internationally acclaimed design, premium features. The Skoda Rapid sits in the midsize sedan segment, where it competes with other tough rivals like the Honda City, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Volkswagen Vento and Hyundai Verna.
Being priced between Rs. 8.28 lakh and Rs. 12.67 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi), the Skoda Rapid is a very attractive car for those customers, who seek a car with eye-catching design, upmarket features, generous power and affordable pricing and moreover value for money. The Czech automaker updated the Rapid sedan during late 2016 with some design tweaks and feature updates. Incorporating those updates, the new Rapid comes very attractive.
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The Skoda Rapid sedan sports the design language inspired by its global philosophy. It clearly bears the Bohemian glass crystal inspired design, which is visible in the other models like Superb, Kodiaq etc. The sharp headlamps with LED daytime running lights, signature Skoda grille with blackened vertical slats and chrome detailing around it, a crafted looking front bumper with black air intake and a wide horizontal slats running through the centre enhance the appeal of the Rapid sedan. It also bears alloy wheels, sharp character lines, turn indicator integrated ORVMs, blackened glass area.
Skoda Rapid Petrol:
| Engine | 1598 cc |
| Maximum Power | 105 PS @ 5,200 rpm – 5,250 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 153 Nm @ 3,750 rpm – 3,800 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 15.41 kmpl (MT) 14.84 kmpl (AT) |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 8.28 lakh – Rs. 11.36 lakh |
Skoda Rapid Diesel:
| Engine | 1498 cc |
| Maximum Power | 110 PS @ 4,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 250 Nm @ 1,500 rpm – 2,500 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 21.13 kmpl (MT) 21.72 kmpl (AT) |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 9.49 lakh – Rs. 12.67 lakh |
The rear fascia of the rapid sedan boasts C shaped taillights with LED inserts and sculpted looking boot and a chrome trim is there as well. Overall, the car appears very stylish and premium looking. Inside the dual-tone Black and beige painted cabin, it gets a multi-function steering wheel, analog dials and digital MID display at the instrument cluster. The centre console features a 6.5-inch MirrorLink touchscreen infotainment system. The entire design and features on offer delivers a premium vibe, which certainly attracts the customers. Power sources for the Skoda rapid sedan include a 1.6-litre MPI petrol engine and a 1.5-litre TDI diesel engine.
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The petrol variant is available with a 5-speed manual gearbox, while there is a 6-speed automatic transmission on offer as well. It churns out 105 PS of peak power between 5,200 rpm and 5,250 rpm and 153 Nm of peak torque between 3,750 rpm and 3,800 rpm. The petrol manual and automatic variants return 15.41 kmpl and 14.84 kmpl of fuel efficiency. The diesel variant on the other hand is offered with 5-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox as well. It generates 110 PS of peak power at 4,000 rpm and 250 Nm of peak torque between 1,500 rpm and 2,500 rpm. The diesel manual and automatic versions return 21.13 kmpl and 21.72 kmpl of fuel efficiency respectively.
Despite being a late entrant to the highly competitive Indian market, Renault has earned positive response from the domestic buyers, thanks to the stylish and exciting products. While lately the Kwid hatchback has gave the French automaker immense reputation, the job was initially done by the Duster compact SUV. The muscular looking compact SUV has played a crucial role in making Renault a popular brand among Indians. The Duster comes priced between Rs. 8.65 lakh and Rs. 13.79 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
Apart from the pricing, the design and style, features on offer, efficient powertrain are other things, which have helped this car to be popular. Speaking about the design, the Duster looks muscular and attractive from every angle. It gets headlamps appearing like three units combined in each. They get integrated LED daytime running lights. The front grille sports horizontal chrome slat with the diamond pattern brand logo sitting at the centre. The front bumper too looks bold with the skid plate, large air intake and black cladding.
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At the side profile, the flared wheelarches, sporty alloy wheels, turn indicator integrated ORVMs, metal footplate, blackened glass area and sporty roof rail. Moving to the rear, the Duster compact SUV features vertically positioned taillights with LED insert that appear with a waterfall design. The thick chrome bar above the registration enclosure and chunky skid plate at the bottom give it an attractive and muscular look. Overall, the Renault Duster comes globally acclaimed and fulfilling the Indian customer’s demands.
Renault Duster Petrol:
| Engine | 1598 cc |
| Maximum Power | 104 PS @ 5,750 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 145 Nm @ 3,750 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 13.06 kmpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 8.65 lakh – Rs. 9.45 lakh |
Renault Duster Diesel:
| Engine | 1461 cc |
| Maximum Power | 85 PS @ 3,750 rpm 110 PS @ 4,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 200 Nm @ 1,900 rpm 248 Nm @ 2,250 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency | 19.87 kmpl ( 85 PS) 19.72 kmpl (110 PS MT) 19.6 kmpl (110 PS AMT) |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs. 9.45 lakh – Rs. 13.79 lakh |
Speaking about interior of the Duster, the car comes with a five-seater layout and offers generous amount of space and comfort to the occupants. Even in rough terrains also, the occupants experience comfortable ride.
It boasts a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, three-pod instrument cluster with analog dials and digital MID and chrome detailing. The centre console has been inspired by waterfall design and sports a touchscreen infotainment system with various connectivity functions. The black dashboard, seat and upholstery materials altogether enhance the appeal of the car further.
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Power source for the Renault Duster include both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol engine is a 1.6-litre K4M unit paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, which churns out 104 PS of peak power at 5,750 rpm and 145 Nm of peak torque at 3,750 rpm, while it returns 13.06 kmpl of fuel efficiency.
On the other hand, the 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine is available in two different states of tune, and it gets a manual transmission along with an AMT as well. The power outputs generated by this engine are 85 PS at 3,750 rpm and 110 PS at 4,000 rpm. Torque outputs ranges between 200 Nm and 248 Nm, while the diesel variant delivers fuel efficiency between 19.6 kmpl and 19.87 kmpl.
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