New Car models launched by Maruti and Hyundai

Manufacturer of India’s largest passenger car, Maruti Suzuki India Limited launched Maruti Swift in a limited edition. It was designed and developed with a new approach to deliver a class of its own and with true worldwide appeal. Its great body design offers a sporty and aggressive look with high quality of response, fuel-efficiency and power.

This new car is equipped with advanced features with world class technology. It comes in both petrol and diesel variants. The petrol version of the car is equipped with 1.2 L, 1197 cc K series engine, BS IV emission and 5 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox that offer a huge performance in characteristics of torque, power and acceleration.

Its diesel version is equipped with 1.3L, 1248 cc DDiS engine that offers better combustion and fuel efficiency. The active safe technologies provided in this car include collapsible steering column, dual front airbags, and Antilock Braking system with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Front seat belt pretensioner, and brake assist function to minimize driving hazards.

Maruti swift has an exceptional feature of Automatic Climate Control to offer a constant temperature to make you comfortable. The K series engine is equipped with Double Over Head Camshaft (DOHC) that helps in reducing the friction and also improves the durability of engine. It reduces vibration even if you are driving at high speed to provide comfort and pleasure.

They are relatively priced between Rs 4, 20,035 — Rs 5, 36,183.

The other new car in B-segment compact car includes Hyundai i20, launched by Hyundai Motor India Limited and was introduced in Paris Motor Show 2008.

This four wheeled beauty has multitude features with blend of latest technology and advanced designing techniques. It is considered as an epitome of modern luxury compact car. It has advanced features that is complementing its style and carries exceptional sophistication.

Stylish and sharp from outside, versatile and spacious from inside, it combines safety, reliability and comfort that are very alluring. The front side of the car is designed with good large headlamps, a low slung grille and round fog lamps. It has a steep wind screen that flow smoothly and merge in its novel tail section.

Hyundai i20 has high boot space capacity for luggage due to its upright tail-gate design. The Interiors are of the top notch with usage of high quality plastics. This car provides a flexible seating similar to Hyundai i10. The available three engine options are 1.4L, 1396Gamma AT Petrol that has 4 Speed Transmission Gearbox with mileage of 11.4 kmpl.

Secondly, its 1.4 CRDI Diesel engine has 6 speeds Manual Transmission Gearbox with mileage of 18kmpl. Lastly, its 1.2L 1196cc Kappa PL Petrol has 5 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox providing a mileage of 15kmpl.

The safety features include ABS with EBD technology, Dual Airbag with driver having seatbelt pretensioner, child safety locks, central locking and keyless entry with folding key and long burglar alarm.

It is competitively priced between Rs 4, 53,934 — Rs 7, 86,270.