The updated Evoque is equipped with more features and gets a slightly revised exterior.

The facelifted Evoque features mild styling tweaks on its exteriors such as a new front bumper, enlarged air intakes and a new grill and alloy wheel design. It will also get all-LED adaptive headlamps. The rear gets a new tailgate spoiler and high-level LED stoplight. In the cabin, the updated SUV features new seats, door casings, new soft-touch materials and offers various colour options.

The Evoque gets Land Rover’s new 8.0-inch touchscreen-based infotainment system, InControl Touch, and a new TFT display in the instrument panel. It also benefits from the All-Terrain Progress Control (ATPC), a new technology first seen on the Range Rover. The tech maintains a pre-determined speed off-road to assist the driver while negotiating tricky terrain. New safety features included as standard are lane-keeping assist, autonomous emergency braking and a drowsy driver warning.

For the India-spec Evoque, the manufacturer has confirmed the following functions:

- Hands-free tailgate function
- Head-up display
- Surround camera system
- 17 speakers, 825-watt Meridian Surround Sound System
- Rear seat entertainment 

The Range Rover Evoque currently comes with a 187bhp 2.2-litre diesel engine mated to a nine-speed automatic gearbox. Locally assembled, the SUV is priced starting from Rs 49.2 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). 

Courtesy : Autocar

General Motors India, which hasn’t launched an all-new vehicle for quite a long time, is now all set to roll out the much-anticipated Chevrolet Trailblazer today. Though the company already has the Captiva in its SUV lineup, its remains a dud seller. So, to counter rivals like Toyota Fortuner, Hyundai Santa Fe and Ford Endeavour, the company is now betting on this body-on-frame SUV. If you are considering the GM Trailblazer as your next vehicle, here’s a list of 5 things that you should know about it:

1. Though assembling the Trailblazer locally would help the company price it quite aggressively, GM has decided to launch the completely built up units of the SUV. Though there is no official word about its pricing yet, we expect it to cost between Rs 25 lakh – Rs 28 lakh (ex-showroom).

2. Powering the Chevrolet Trailblazer’s off-roading capable SUV is a 2.8-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine that produces 200bhp and the class-leading torque of 500Nm. This makes it way more powerful than its closest rival – Toyota Fortuner – that, powered with a 3.0-litre diesel unit, churns out 170bhp and 343Nm.

3. Transmitting power to the replica omega seamaster rear wheels of the SUV is a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Sadly, the Chevrolet Trailblazer will only be offered with a rear wheel drive system and not the 4×4 like the Toyota Fortuner.

4. With 4,866mm length, 1,902mm width, 1834mm height and a wheelbase of 2,845mm, the Chevrolet Trailblazer is one of the most spacious cars in its league. It also offers an impressive 215mm of ground clearance that, however, is about 5mm less than the Fortuner.

5. Coming to features, the Chevrolet Trailblazer has all the bells and whistles that one expects from premium SUV. Some of the key features are – Chevrolet’s MyLink touch-screen infotainments system with Android and iOS support, 32GB internal memory reverse parking camera with chromatic LCD monitor, ABS (anti-locking braking system) + EBD (electronic brakeforce distribution) and dual airbags.

Courtesy : The Indian Express.

Kawasaki has updated the Ninja ZX-14R with mechanical updates and new list of features and introduced a new Performance Sport. We can expect the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R to be launched in India by early next year

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R Performance Sport gets equipped with new Brembo M50 monobloc brake callipers which also made its debut on the new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. Other additions include Ohlins TTX39 rear shock and a Akrapovic sourced exhaust muffler that should make it a sweet sounding beast. The 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R has been priced at Rs 12 lakh in the UK market while the Performance Sport version carries a sticker price of Rs 13.4 lakh. We can expect the updated Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R to hit our shores by early 2016. 

Courtesy : Zigwheels

The new platform will underpin Volvo's compact models; expected to debut in 2017.

Volvo has released details of its all-new platform, the Compact Modular Architecture or CMA. The platform is expected to underpin all future compact models from the Swedish manufacturer, with the first model using the platform expected to be revealed in 2017.

With the introduction of the CMA platform, all Volvos will be based around two platforms – the CMA for compact models and the SPA (Scalable Product Architecture) for its larger models. The CMA platform is expected to borrow components from the larger SPA platform that made its debut underpinning the second-gen XC90 SUV. Common components are expected to be combustion engines, plug-in hybrid hardware, as well as components related to the infotainment, climate, data network and safety systems.

The manufacturer states that the CMA platform will allow it to offer compact car customers the same engineering benefits as the owners of its larger premium vehicles underpinned by the SPA platform. The CMA platform will also form the basis of a new twin-engine, hybrid set-up and will allow Volvo to replace all its models in the international market in the next four years.

The all-new platform is expected to make its debut underpinning either the next-gen Volvo V40 or an all-new compact SUV, the XC40. Meanwhile, the larger SPA architecture will expand to a second model, the currently under development S90 sedan –  a replacement for the current S80 sedan.

Courtesy : Autocar

Maruti has launched the Ciaz RS which is a special variant of the popular sedan at Rs 9.20 lakh for the petrol variant and Rs 10.28 lakh for the diesel model (both prices ex-showroom Delhi).The Maruti Ciaz RS gets new interior colour and cosmetic updates

With the festive season on the anvil, Maruti Suzuki plans to not miss out on the action. Maruti launched the Ciaz RS, which is a new variant of its popular sedan. The special variant of the Ciaz has been priced at Rs 9.20 lakh for the petrol variant and Rs 10.28 lakh for the diesel model (both prices ex-showroom Delhi).The new Maruti Ciaz RS gets black interiors to set it apart from the standard variant while the instrument panel gets grey chrome finish. On the exterior front the Maruti Ciaz RS gets equipped with a spoiler pack that includes – front under spoiler, side under spoiler, trunk lid spoiler and rear underbody spoiler. The Ciaz RS will be offered with petrol and the recently launched diesel hybrid options. 

Speaking about the car, R  S Kalsi, Executive Director (Marketing and Sales), Maruti Suzuki said: “Ciaz has emerged as one of our strong brands. It has enabled us to strengthen our position in the mid-size premium sedan segment. Brand Ciaz has been appreciated by customers for denoting high style, being feature-rich and offering best in class mileage in both petrol and diesel options. Further, the introduction of smart hybrid diesel and safety features such as dual airbags and ABS in base variants has enhanced the reputation of Ciaz. For customers who love Ciaz and want something even more distinctive and stylish, Ciaz RS is irresistible”. 

The Maruti Ciaz is the first car in its segment to offer SmartPlay Infotainment system while also being the most fuel efficient diesel car on sale in the country. Maruti Claims that the new Ciaz RS has a mileage of 29.09kmpl. On the safety front, the Maruti sedan gets ABS and dual airbags even on the base variant. The Maruti Ciaz RS will be offered in the following shades Pearl Snow White, Metallic Silky Silver, Pearl Midnight Black, Pearl Metallic Dignity Brown, Metallic Glistening Gray, Metallic Clear Beige, and Pearl Sangria Red. Till date Maruti has sold over 56,000 units of the Ciaz in the country within a year of its launch and it competes against the likes of the Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Volkswagen Vento in our four-wheeler market. 

Courtesy : Zigwheels