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Suzuki introduces Swift Diesel with Start-Stop System in Europe

by Paul Joseph July 5, 2011 Featured

Swift diesel is one of the most successful product in Suzuki Motor Corporation’s portfolio. Diesel Swift has been a run away success in almost all markets where it is present. Suzuki has made  their hot selling diesel hatch more attractive in European markets by adding Start-Stop system into it. The 1.3 ltr DDiS engine powered  diesel Swift will have a Start-Stop system sourced from Mico Bosch. Earlier Start-Stop system was available in petrol Swifts only. So what is special about the Swift Diesel with Start-Stop technology. By shutting down the engine at stops, the car became more fuel efficient and environment friendly. The normal engine powered diesel Swift returns a decent fuel efficiency of  17 Kilometers per every one liter fuel. The Start/Stop system fitted Suzuki Swift will return an amazing fuel economy of 24.4 km/ltr. In addition to the new technology, Suzuki Swift diesel has an attractive feature list as well. The features include 8 airbags, ABS, EBD, electric windows, 16 inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, cruise control, ESP, fog lights, keyless start, heated mirrors shell in the same body color, stereo system with CD/MP3 player, parking sensors, adjustable steering wheel height and depth. The Swift  is known as one of the most pocket friendly car. After adding Start/Stop technology Swift become even more pocket friendly. Last week we saw another value for money product launch ( Toyota Etios Liva ) in Suzuki Swift’s  segment. Liva currently outshines Swift Petrol and diesel variants in fuel economy figures. The all new Suzuki Swift is due for India launch by end of 2011. Do you think Suzuki will fit  Start-Stop system in 2011 Suzuki Swift while it landing in India ..? Stay subscribed Subscribe to Wheelosphere In A Reader Subscribe to Wheelosphere by Email Related posts: 2011 Suzuki Swift Sport Renderings 2010 Suzuki Swift is one of the most discussed  hatchback…. Spied:- Maruti Suzuki SX4 diesel Maruti SX4 Diesel is waiting for it’s official unveiling in… Suzuki to launch new Swift Samurai Edition in Japan Suzuki Swift will get a special edition in it’s homeland… Suzuki Showcases Swift Sport Concept at Geneva Suzuki made the Geneva Motor Show funky and sporty with… Suzuki launches new Swift with dual tone paint job in Europe Europeans are lucky. Suzuki is treating them with products that…

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New details emerge on Skoda Youngster

by Paul Joseph June 3, 2011 Featured

Like Volkswagen, Skoda will bring out a city hatchback that will slot in below Fabia next year. Part of the VW-Skoda-Seat New Small Family, the mini Skoda will be a cosmetically different Up sporting interiors familiar to the other Skoda cars. The design director of this vehicle Jozef Kaban has told CAR Magazine that the three vehicles (expected to be VW Lupo/Skoda Youngster/Seat Arosa) will have visibly more differentiation than the Peugeot 107/Citroen C1/Toyota Aygo trio. Body work will be different with independent bumpers, plastic moldings and subtle metalwork changes. Design inspiration will come from the VisionD concept shown at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The report mentions that the “C” graphic on the tail light will continue to be a design feature of this urban runabout. Though the Up! concept had the rear engine RWD layout (think Tata Nano), it has been scrapped in favor of the conventional front engine FWD package present on all compact cars in India. CAR has detailed engine options too. It is understood that 1.0- and 1.2-liter petrol engines will join hands with three- and four-cylinder diesel engines. The three-cylinder diesel engine CAR is talking about could be the 1.2 TDI used on the Polo and Fabia. The Indian Fabia also uses a 1.2-liter petrol engine.

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Audi A3 could be ready by as early as 2013

by Paul Joseph March 11, 2011 Featured

For those who want a good looking, premium car for 20 lakh rupees, Audi will offer help in the form of the A3 sedan in the coming years. The design elements on the A3 will keep it in line with modern Audis, so second glances will be won without batting an eye lid. But the only problem is that Audi’s still undecided about the prospects of the A3 in India. The model will be sold in China and USA, but markets are still undecided for the A3, the company revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. Media reports cite 2013 as its release date, but the Indian debut could be more than one year away from that point. The objective of the A3 sedan was to recreate the brilliance of the first generation A4 dating back to 1994. The concept model exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show had a 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine from the RS3 Sportback that produces 408 PS and sent it through the seven-speed S tronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive mechanism to the wheels. The A3 sedan concept shown at Geneva hence is truly a high-performance sedan. Audi hasn’t downplayed the possibilities of turbocharged four cylinder engines burning diesel under the hood of the A3 sedan, what it exactly needs to sit under the A4 in the company’s portfolio.

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Hang On – Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution not dead yet

by Paul Joseph March 8, 2011 Featured

Recently news flurried from the Geneva that Mitsubishi will axe the EVO franchise on environmental concerns. But now Mitsubishi Motor Corporation (MMC) has sent an explanation email giving further details of their statement. Mitsubishi Motor Corporation (MMC) – The current model would continue until it is phased out in 2012/2013. We have kept the Lancer Evolution sedan evolving as the brand’s highest-performing model in the global market. However, as the market’s needs and demands change, MMC is considering not advancing the Lancer Evolution concept in the same way as before, but to find a different direction for the Lancer Evolution model to evolve To explain in simple words, the EVO is not being axed but it will be neutered. It will continue to live on a hybrid or an EV. In 2005, Mitsubishi did showcase a Lancer Evolution MIEV which used a lithium-ion battery system to power four newly developed in-wheel motors. That concept produced 268 hp and 1,528 lb-ft of torque and could do 180 km/h with a range of 250 km. Source – InsideLine

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Tata shows Pixel

by Paul Joseph March 1, 2011 Featured

Tata Motors today unveiled the PIxel concept car at the geneva auto show. Pixel based on Tata Nano platform is a two door four seater and jsut over three metres in length. “Tata Motors holds true to its belief that there is an opportunity in Europe for a city car . The Tata Pixel is ….Click here to read complete post

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Video – Tata PIXEL Concept

by Paul Joseph March 1, 2011 Featured

Here’s a video presentation on the Tata PIXEL unveiled a few hours ago at the Geneva Motor Show. The PIXEL has a 1.2-liter turbo-diesel engine and is engineered to meet the demands of the European markets. The vehicle has enough room to seat 4 adults. Key functions of the car are controlled using the driver’s smart phone. With optimised aerodynamic drag, low rolling-resistance tyres, stop-start technology, and intelligent battery charging, the Tata PIXEL is very fuel efficient.

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