Maruti Suzuki CERVO to be launched

Overview 11 May, 2012: Maruti Cervo is going to be introduced by the company around Diwali this year. The small car will replace the car next next door, Maruti 800 which has garnered a huge success in India since 1983. Maruti Cervo price is expected to be tagged around Rs 1.5 lakh giving a tough competition to Tata Nano. This car is already plying on Japanese road with the badge of Suzuki Cervo. However, the Maruti Cervo would differ from Suzuki Cervo on a lot of levels from both features and specifications point of view. It is said that this affordable hatch will shell out 25 kmpl of mileage.

Maruti Cervo Mileage

A yet-to-launch miracle product from Maruti Suzuki, Maruti Cervo, is expected to be launched in India with a 0.7L, 660cc petrol engine that will do away Maruti Alto, Maruti 800 and Maruti Wagon R. This entry-level hatchback is capable to generate a peak power of 60 bhp and top torque of 64Nm and the engine power will be delivered through 4 speed automatic transmission. An advanced Variable Valve Timing (VVT) technology will be loaded in the powertrain to enhance the fuel efficiency of Maruti Cervo. The technology promises better mileage by optimizing fuel consumption. As per estimation, the car would give around 20-24 kmpl of mileage. However, a lot will depend on the size, weight and tyres. But what we mention is desirable in a car which is going to replace Maruti's top selling models in India.

 Power of Maruti Cervo

Maruti Cervo will be a compact car loaded with quality features from Suzuki. The five door hatchback is believed to be introduced in India equipped with 0.7L petrol engine. The engine size will be 660cc. Even though the engine size is small but it is to develop impressive power of 60 bhp and a peak torque of 64 Nm. The Variable Valve Timing (VVT) technology of the engine helps to enhance power, torque and mileage figures considerably. The technology is also responsible for optimum release of power, thereby power loss during driving is protected. As a result, engine efficiency is increased, lesser carbon emissions and greater fuel consumption. This also make sure smoother and comfortable driving experience with excellent fuel economy.

Maruti Cervo Exteriors

The most fascinating feature of Maruti Cervo is its funky exterior which comprised of sexy curves, flow lines and sporty appeal. You will fall in love with the car at first sight. The exterior looks is unique and declares it a new generation vehicle.

The front face of the car is compact which give a feel of blend of classic and modern car. The headlight cluster is in 'eye' shape which houses round turn indicator and headlamp. Right down the headlmaps cluster, smiling grille are placed with chrome finished strip. The honeycomb radiator grille are neat and clean. Fog lamp is not available with the Maruti Cervo. Just below the upper grille, a rectangular strip of lower grille in black is placed. However, the front and rear bumper is in body colour. Apart from this, body colour side view mirrors, body colour door handle bars add to the stunning beauty of the sexy avatar. Small turn indicators are fitted at the front side of the car. It is also clear that the rear passenger side door will be lesser in width as compared to front door. That might trouble the rear passenger when access.

The rear side of the car is as superb as the front one. The rear side is adorned by rear spoiler, placed at the top of the rear hatch, funky rear wiper and dotted LED brake light. The taillight cluster also is to come in the same design as front but in smaller shape which comprised of brake lights and turn indicators. A compact antenna is also fitted on the rear roof for sporty looking. The tyres are nicely covered by wheel covers.

Exterior Measurements

The upcoming model of Maruti named as Maruti Cervo is to land here with slight changes in dimension and features in order to reduce price and avoiding taxes. There is no official word on its dimension but we can predict that it would be having more or less same size as Maruti Alto.

Maruti Cervo Interior

Not only the exterior of the Maruti Cervo but also the interior of the car is eye-catching and spacious. Let's start from steering wheel. The steering wheel is expected to be three spoked and powered that helps to handle the car with ease and less physical force. The steering wheel is adjustable as well. Maruti Cervo is believed to come here with wider dashboard comprising round AC vents at both end and instrument panel just behind the steering wheel. A large storage box, standard to all compact cars, in front of the front passenger is a must. Rear view mirror is also a part and parcel of the machine nowadays.

The seats for driver and other passengers are wide and comfy with small headrest. Headroom and legroom at both rows are pretty enough for four passengers. But if you try to adjust three people at rear seats, it might be troublesome. Maruti Cervo is blessed with seatbelts for all the passengers. The flooring and roof are in slender layer in order to provide enough space. At the rear side a big boot space is there. The boot space is nicely carved and having completely flat surface that allows to put more items in it.

Interior Comfort

As it is already mentioned that the car is more spacious at front and rear. All the seats are provided with seat belts, enough headroom and legroom. However, the leg and headroom is larger at front row. It is also expected that Maruti Cervo will come with larger boot space. In that kind of boot, you can put tin type stuffs as well. So as a result, it can be used as an MPV. Storage space is to be ensured at front row and rear too.

Interior Measurements

At this point of time, it is not possible to provide exact specification of interior measurements. Nevertheless, we may hope for pretty good headroom, legroom and storage space in the car.

Wheels

As this will be a replacement of Maruti's best selling model, Maruti Alto, now. It is speculated that it will be equipped with 12 inch wheels with attractive wheel covers like you must have seen on the internet. Over 2,000 mm of wheelbase would be installed for standard stability and balance of the machine.

Maruti Cervo Engine and Performance

Maruti Cervo has been launched in Japan already and doing very well. After seeing the response form the country, Suzuki is planning to launch the machine in India under the alliance with Maruti Udyog. As the tradition for Suzuki, the Maruti Cervo would be launched here with less luxury features but engine would be more or less same. That means, Maruti Cervo will be fitted with new generation 0.7L petrol engine with VVT technology. This engine, must be of 660cc, would churns out 60bhp of maximum power and 64 Nm of peak torque. The powertrain is equipped with some of the advanced technologies which ensure better fuel economy and power. One of the technology which is incorporated in the mill is Variable Valve Timing (VVT). The VVT is there for greater fuel efficiency, less carbon emissions and minimum power loss. The system allows the timing of the intake valve to be altered when the mill is in action, hence making sure that is no chance of power loss or wastage. This results in lesser carbon emissions, greater fuel economy and refined mill efficiency. The technology also ensure quick pick-up, starting and power for any kind of roads. Maruti Cervo would come fitted with four speed automatic transmission that uses the power very well and clears the traffic in an amazing way.

Presenting the All New Nissan Terrano. The Stylish, Safe & Sturdy Premium Compact SUV. Nissan Terrano THE NEWEST ICON IN INNOVATION.

The premium SUV Nissan Terrano has been officially unveiled by the company. The launch is expected to be in the upcoming festive season. Nissan Motor India Private Limited entered the Indian car market in year 2005 and has been doing impressive business in the country since then. This multinational car maker entered the 
automobile market of the country with the launch of their formidable SUV, Nissan X-Trail, which was brought in through CBU (completely built up unit) route into the country. At present, they have quite a few vehicles, which are prevalent in the car bazaar and every vehicle from the Japanese stable has carved its own niche. The company presently has a massive production facility closer to Chennai in Tamil Nadu and this facility has the capacity to generate close to 2 lakh vehicle units per year. This gigantic automobile manufacturing plant is being shared with the French automobile giant, Renault India Private Limited as well. This joint venture has come up with quite a few similar cars such as the Nissan Micra and the Renault Pulse, then there is the Scala and the Sunny sedan series. Now the latest vehicle of this lineup is Nissan Terrano SUV, which is said to be the Nissan's version of the highly acclaimed Renault Duster, which is already prevalent in the Indian car market. According to sources, the deal between Nissan Motor India Private Limited and Renault India is that any of the company launches a re-badged or a modified version of the other company's vehicle, then that car maker has to launch the later version after a time span of at least one year and the price of the version launched later should be slightly expensive from the one which is already launched. 
   it offers a peak torque of 248Nm at 2250rpm in combination with a maximum power output of 108bhp at 3900rpm. The 1.5-litre diesel engine is mated with a six speed manual transmission gear box. This yet to be launched Nissan Terrano is said to be coming in with trendy beige colored fabric seat upholstery, clean interiors, chrome treated steering wheel finish along with a stylish gear knob with metallic finish, giving the cabin a a premium look and feel. On the outside, the exteriors have quite a few cosmetic changes as well, which will make this upcoming Nissan Terrano look more like the other SUVs produced by the company. Nissan India will certainly give an extremely good and clean finish to the exteriors and seem to have used top quality material inside as well. This upcoming hefty SUV will be in direct competition with the likes of Mahindra Quanto, Ford Ecosport and such other vehicles along with its half brother Renault Duster as well. The braking as well as the suspension mechanism of the Nissan Terrano is also very sturdy and robust, which will ensure a comfortable driving experience to all the occupants.

Nissan Terrano Mileage

 The Terrano gets the same 1.6-litre petrol and 1.5-litre engine options like the Renault Duster.
The Indian populace is no doubt driven by the mileage quotient and the first question a majority of the buyers ask is about the fuel economy of any vehicle. As of now there are no confirmed reports of the mileage Nissan Terrano is going to generate. . The 1.5-litre diesel engine is said to be quite fuel efficient and is expected to return an approximate mileage in the range of 19 to 21kmpl. On the other hand, the 1.6-litre petrol engine is anticipated to give a healthy mileage in between 10 to 14kmpl, when driven under normal conditions.

Power of Nissan Terrano

 The power produced by the Nissan Terrano isn’t that great, when see on paper. But in real world it is sufficient.
The yet to be launched Nissan Terrano will come in both petrol and diesel engine based variants. The diesel engine is a 1461cc, K9K , dCi mill, which is being said to be quite powerful and will come with two power output options, which deliver an impressive performance. The more powerful 108bhp at 3900rpm based mill will come in combination with a peak torque yield of 248Nm at 2250rpm, which is quite good for the Indian roads. While, the other option will be a 83.84bhp based mill along with a 200Nm of peak torque. Both these 1.5-litre diesel engines will be cleverly mated with a proficient six speed manual transmission gear box. While, the petrol version is said to coming equipped with a 1.6-litre MPFI (multi point fuel injection) based petrol engine, which is coded as 1.6K4M. This engine has the ability to displace 1598cc and can yield about 102bhp at 5850rpm along with a pounding 145Nm of peak torque value at 3750rpm, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission gear box.

Acceleration & Pick-Up

The acceleration produced by the diesel version of the Terrano is good, that the good bit about this oil burner is the drivability.Both the petrol as well as the diesel engines, which are said to be fitted in this upcoming Nissan Terrano SUV are said to be powerful and capable of delivering a good performance along with peppy acceleration and pickup. The diesel version is equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine, which plays a major role in its performance. The top speed anticipated to be achieved by the diesel engine based Nissan Terrano can be in the range of 170 to 175kmph. While the expected time taken for this diesel engine to cross the 100kmph barrier from a standstill might be about 12 to 14 seconds. Meanwhile, the petrol engine based version has been fitted with an MPFI supply system based 1.6-litre mill. This engine is anticipated to be able to attain a top speed in between 155 to 165kmph, while the time taken for this engine to propel the upcoming Nissan Terrano from 0-100 Kmph is expected to be about 11 to 13 seconds.

Nissan Terrano Engine and Performance

The engine and performance of the Terrano is good and it doesn’t feel sluggish at any given time.
The upcoming Nissan Terrano lineup will have both petrol and diesel engine based versions. The petrol engine is said to be a 1.6-litre MPFI (multi point fuel injection) based petrol engine, which is coded as 1.6K4M. It has the ability to displace 1598cc and can yield about 102bhp at 5850rpm along with 145Nm of peak torque value at 3750rpm, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission gear box. There are reports doing rounds that Nissan Terrano might also sport a automatic CVT transmission gear box, which might be launched at a later stage. On the other hand, the diesel variants are coming with two power options, 85PS (83.84bhp) and the other more powerful 110PS (108.49bhp). This fuel efficient 1461cc, K9K, dCi diesel engine is quite powerful and is delivering an impressive performance. It offers a peak torque of 248Nm at 2250rpm in combination with a maximum power output of 108.5bhp at 3900rpm. The 1.5-litre diesel engine is mated with a six speed manual transmission gear box.

Wheels

The company has equipped the flared up wheel arches of this upcoming SUV with a set of modish 16 inch light weight alloy wheels for the top end variants, while the base as well as the mid variants can be fitted with similar sized robust steel wheels, which will certainly make the SUV look sportier. These classy rims have been further equipped with tubeless radial tyres of size 215/65 R16, which will have a superior road grip on any terrain. Apart from this, the company will also bestow this yet to be launched SUV with a full size spare wheel, which have been further covered with a similar tubeless radial tyre and placed inside the boot compartment of this SUV along with other tools required to change the tyre.

Braking & Handling

The Terrano handles just like any other car, and this is the fact that is it a compact SUV.
Nissan Terrano SUV is said to be coming equipped with a powerful and robust braking system. The front wheels of the compact SUV are said to be incorporated with ventilated discs, which help in proficient braking. While the rear wheels will get a drum based braking mechanism that performs quite well on any road conditions . The front axle of the SUV has an independent McPherson strut type of mechanism with a coil spring and also a highly advanced anti roll bar. Whereas, the rear axle gets a torsion beam axle along with coil springs and the similar anti roll bar for enhanced comfort for the rear passengers. Both these systems put together ensure that the passengers as well as the SUV are stable and well balanced. The top end versions of the Terrano will also be equipped with the sophisticated anti lock braking system along with electronic brake force distribution technology, coupled with brake assist as well to further bolster the braking mechanism of the SUV.

Handling & Safety

The safety features on the Terrano include ABS and dual airbags.
Nissan India has equipped this SUV with quite a number of safety aspects as well, which will ensure enhanced protection and security for all the occupants. To begin with, the steering wheel is tilt adjustable, which permits the driver to adjust it as per the requirement and driving comfort. The power steering wheel is said to be very responsive and will help in easy maneuvering of the SUV in peak traffic as well. Other safety features include a highly advanced anti lock braking system along with an emergency brake assist besides electronic brake force distribution mechanism as well and a stability control module. Then the company might also include impact sensing door unlock and engine protective under guard as well. This yet to be launched SUV will also be fitted with front fog lamps and a rear defogger along with a wash and wipe function incorporated in the rear wind screen , which help in giving better visibility in rainy and overcast conditions. The fog lamps also enhance the visibility of the vehicle to the other automobiles during the rainy or low light situations