The TUV300 will also feature the new Eco Mode. The compact SUV will be equipped with an AMT gearbox.

Mahindra is all set to launch its first grounds-up compact SUV, the TUV300 on September 10, 2015. Bookings for the new SUV have already commenced with dealers promising deliveries around September 17, right in time for the Ganesh festival.

The TUV300 is the second compact SUV from the carmaker, the first being the Mahindra Quanto. Spy pictures of the undisguised TUV300 have been seen on the internet, and it clearly shows the SUV’s angular and upright design. On the inside, the TUV300 gets a 5+2 layout with two jump seats behind the second row. The interior will get dual-tone upholstery and a number of creature comforts and safety features depending on variant. Sources tell us that ABS and dual front airbags will be offered as an option, even on base trims of the fake rolex watches compact SUV. 

As a method to keep costs low, Mahindra TUV300 will share a lot of parts with other offerings from the manufacturer, both on the body and under the skin to keep costs in check. Dealers tell us that it will also feature the Micro Hybrid technology available on various Mahindra products like the Scorpio. This means the TUV300 will get the start-stop option that helps save fuel and reduce emissions. This system will allow the engine to shut off completely when the vehicle comes to a halt, for example at traffic signals. The engine comes to life again once the driver presses the clutch. The TUV300 will be the first compact SUV to feature this fuel-saving technology. 

The TUV300 is also likely to come with a new Eco Mode. This feature is expected to be similar to the one seen on other newly launched vehicles like the Tata Zest. When active, the mode balances engine power for driving and AC usage and helps deliver optimum fuel economy.  

The Mahindra TUV300 will be powered by the new mHawk80 1.5-litre diesel engine, expected to be a revised version of the 1.5-litre three-cylinder unit seen on the Quanto. We expect Mahindra to price the base variant of the TUV300 at around Rs 7.3 lakh (ex-showroom).

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The car now meets the most stringent VR 9 resistance class, as against the VR 7 earlier. The A8 L Security gets the option of two engines

Audi today unveiled a more secure version of its armoured A8 L Security sedan and announced plans to showcase the car at the upcoming Frankfurt motor show next week. The A8 L Security sedan now comes with the highest VR 9 level ballistics protection as per the latest ERV 2010 guidelines for its occupants, as against the VR 7 earlier, thus bridging the gap it shared with its rival, the Mercedes-Benz S Guard (VR 9, as per BRV 2009).

The VR 9 certification, one of the highest levels for civilians, signifies that the car can withstand 7.62x51mm rifle rounds among other weaponry on multiple areas of the body from various angles. The 7.62x51mm rifle round is used in a sniper or a machine gun.

In order to fulfill the higher protection class requirements, the luxury sedan has been treated with extremely resistant materials such as aramid fabric, special aluminum alloys and a hot-formed steel armour that offer more protection while keeping the weight in check. The car will comfortably handle a maximum payload of 600kg.

The Audi A8 L Security comes with standard features such as an armoured communication box in the luggage compartment, an intercom for communication and selective door unlocking. Moreover, a patented emergency exit system, a fire extinguishing system and an emergency fresh air system are also offered as optional extras.  The A8 L Security will come with the carmaker’s Quattro drive system, which Audi says, makes it the only luxury sedan with an all-wheel-drive system to be offered directly from the manufacturer as an armoured high-security vehicle.

The Ingolstadt-based luxury carmaker is offering two engine options to push the gargantuan car and its high-profile occupants out of emergency situations. Powering the A8 L Security is a 4.0-litre V8 engine delivering 435bhp of power and 61kgm of torque. Also on offer is the naturally aspirated W 12 engine putting out 500bhp and 63kgm of pulling power. Top speed is electronically limited to 210kph.

The unveil comes close on the heels of the recently announced Range Rover Sentinel, a luxury armoured vehicle based on the top-spec Range Rover Autobiography which is also the first armoured Land Rover to be fully engineered by Tata Motors-owned JLR’s Special Vehicle Operations division. When it comes to India, the A8 will rival the Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard as well as the BMW 760Li High Security, both priced at around Rs 9 crore (ex showroom Delhi).

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The almost production ready Royal Enfield Himalayan has been clicked on the company’s assembly line. The Himalayan is expected to be launched around November at a price of between Rs 1.65 – 1.85 lakh

The Royal Enfield Himalayan has finally been spotted on the production line of the Royal Enfield manufacturing unit in Chennai.

Recent images which have emerged on the Internet reveal that the new Royal Enfield Himalayan is nearing completion and as we reported earlier, a launch in November 2015 seems imminent.

Royal Enfield is expected to price the Himalayan at between Rs 1.65 – 1.85 lakh, and from the latest pictures, there appear to be several firsts for any Royal Enfield bike.

The Royal Enfield Himalayan is unlike any other Royal Enfield motorcycle on sale currently, and is a completely new bike, from the ground up.

The Himalayan sports adventure styling to the ‘t’ with a prominent ‘beak’ up front which seems to be the design norm for adventure bikes these days. Finished in matte black paint, the bike features high ground clearance, long suspension travel, high capacity fuel tank, upswept exhaust and windscreen, hinting clearly at its adventure touring pedigree.

The engine is an all-new unit too, a single-cylinder, four stroke 410cc engine which will make around 28PS of power and about 32Nm of torque. Instead of traditional push rods on Royal Enfield engines, the new engine on the Himalayan will have overhead cams and is expected to be a more refined unit than any existing Royal Enfield motor. The Himalayan’s engine is expected to freely rev up to 6500-7000rpm and will also be equipped with a counter balancer to reduce vibrations.

The engine is mounted on an all-new chassis designed by UK-based motorcycle chassis and components manufacturer Harris Performance. Earlier this year, Royal Enfield acquired Harris Performance, which was responsible for the chassis development of the Royal Enfield Continental GT as well. We expected a double cradle frame like the one on the Continental GT, but from the pictures it looks like Royal Enfield has instead opted for a single downtube chassis. There is crash protection around the front, and a reinforced subframe at the rear for better luggage carrying capacity.

According to an official close to the development team at Royal Enfield, the Himalayan will also come equipped with several first-in-class features, including an all-new instrument panel which will display two trip meters, compass and even altimeter readings. Once launched expect a range of add-on accessories like hard luggage, hand guards, crash protection bars and high windscreen. The Himalayan will also be the first Royal Enfield motorcycle to feature a monoshock rear suspension. 

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MV Agusta has imported the F3 800 suspersports motorcycle in India prior to its official launch in November. The MV Agusta F3 800 is expected to be priced around Rs 15 lakh

Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta recently announced that it plans to enter the Indian two-wheeler market in November. The exotic two-wheeler manufacturer has joined hands with Chakan based Kinetic Engineering to assemble its motorcycles to bring them to our tarmac via the CKD route to keep costs low. MV Agusta just hinted that it will launch three new motorcycles in November and we had guessed that among the trio of new motorcycles could be the MV Agusta F3 800. Our speculation proved correct as import documents have revealed that a unit of the MV Agusta F3 800 has been imported to India prior to its official launch. The styling of the MV Agusta is based on its litre-class offering the F4 and beautiful is the only word that could do justice to this Italian work of art. The riding posture of the motorcycle is aggressive like in the case of any supersports with clip-on handle bars and rear-set footpegs. Powering the motorcycle is a 798cc displacement, three-cylinder motor churning out 150PS of power and 88Nm of peak torque.

The powerplant is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with slipper clutch and a quick shifter. The above numbers and its kerb weight of just 173kg means that the F3 800 can attain a top speed of around 270kmph which is great for middleweight supersports offering. The MV Agusta employs a tubular trellis frame crafted from steel and aluminium swingarm to keep weight under check. Talking about electronics, the bike features the MVICS (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System) platform combining fully electronic control of throttle and throttle body with traction control. It also gets Ride By Wire, multiple ride modes.

Courtesy : Zigwheels