2009 March » Automobile blog – Review of Bikes and Cars..!!

BAJAJ XCD 135CC DTS-Si MOTOR BIKE REVIEW

BAJAJ XCD 135 CC DTS-Si

FEATURES :

The new XCD with 135 cc engine with DTSi .
As same as XCD 125 its also digital display.
New stylish sharp edge indicators looks good.
It comes with twin pilot lamp and LED tail lamp.
The new feature that it comes with auto choke.
The bike is less expensive compare to 125 XCD.
For our convenient it comes with three type that is manual start -drum, electric start drum break. and electric start with disc break.
New XCD comes with large tyre with alloy wheel.
Now the XCD comes with 5 speed.
It reaches 0-60 just in 7 seconds.
well suited for city ride.
comfortable for both the rider and a pinion.
New graphics and with new style looks sport.
And its gives a mileage of 60 kmpl.
It comes with a telescopic nitrox suspension.

PERFORMANCE :

The new XCD comes with 135 cc delivers a power of 10.2ps at 7500 rpm.
and a maximum torque of 11.58 Nm at 5000 rpm.
For more power and smooth riding it comes with 5 speed.
It very comfortable for city ride that you wont feel any back pain on the ride.
For better suspension the come up with a telescopic nitrox suspension.
Compare to XCD 125 cc its very good in power that it can reach 0-60 just in 7 second.
But if you throttle for more speed the vehicle starts vibrating at 90 kmph and above.
The vehicle is well suited for city ride and the vehicle gives good mileage that is on an avg 60 kmpl.
The bike comes with 200mm front disc for good breaking and it is good in handling too.
The riding quality is better than that of XCD 125.

ADVANTAGED / MERITS :

Its less expensive compare to XCd 125.
Very good mileage in its class.
Very much comfortable for city ride.
Its comes in four types.
Digital display and LED tail lamp.

DISADVANTAGES / DEMERITS :

The vehicle vibrates at higher speed that is above 80-90 kmph.
The bike is not well suited for long ride.
There is no different type of pressure filling for both rider and pinion and for rider.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION :

ENGINE : DTS-Si

CC: 135

BHP : 10.2 PS @ 7500 RPM

TORQUE : 11.58 Nm @ 5000 RPM.

GEAR : 5 SPEED.

BREAK : FRONT DISC AND REAR DRUM.

WHEEL BASE :1275 MM

MILEAGE : 60 KMPL

TYRE : 100/90 17″

STARTER : KICK / ELECTRIC

PRICE :RS 51000

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TATA SAFARI 2.2 VVT DICOR MOTOR VEHICLE REVIEW

SAFARI 2.2 VVT DICOR

FEATURES :

Dicor now with 2.2 vvt engine .
It now and new refined and comfortable interiors.
The system comes with DVD /MP3 with LCD screen which is mounted behind the front seat.
The new features that is reverse guide system.
Anti lock breaking ABS with EBD.
Height adjustable driver seat.
New safari comes with puddle lamps.
Now with parking lot car locator.
The high quality power windows.
For better comfortable they provided arm rest on the seat.
Now both the front and rear are leather seat.
They have provided a can holder on the middle.
New features of ash tray at front and rear.
Introduced with dual HVAC with roof mounted rear blower.
5 link suspension for much more comfortable.

SAFETY :

Its now with a dual air bags.
ABS with EBD.
Crash worthiness this is the SUV vehicle in India which is certified by74/297/EEC European regulation.
Its with new tiltable and collapsible steering column.
Rugged chassis mounted with a strong ladder frame.
Its with indicators for the seat belt warning and door open warning.
Advanced rivers video display.
They provided child lock on rear doors and trial gates.

PERFORMANCE:

The new safari comes with 2.2 lts DICOR ((Direct injection common rail).
The 2.2 lts engine is operated by 32 bit electronic control.
The 2.2 lts engine delivers a maximum power of 140 ps and maximum torque of 320 Nm.
The 2.2 lts engine equipped with a turbocharged by variable turbine technology (VVT).
VVT technology engine make us flexible on controlling the engine on high speed and load range.
The engine lowers the fuel consumption under all conditions.
The 2.2 lts engine comes with 16 valves that is 4 valves per cylinder for generating higher power.
The 4X4 performance reduces the tyre slippages and all conditions.
It reaches 0-60kmph just in 6.8 sec and 0-100kmph in 15.8 sec.
It reaches the maximum speed of 160 kmph.
And a excellent breaking of 80-0 just in 38 mts distance.
Lastly gives a better mileage of 11kmpl

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION :

FUEL : DIESEL AND PETROL

TYPE

DIESEL :2.2 LTS DOHC 16 VALVE VVT DICOR

PETROL :486 PL MPFi

CC IESEL :2179 & PETROL :2092

POWER : DIESEL :140 @ 4000rpm PETROL :127 @5630

TORQUE : DIESEL :320 NM@2700 rpm PETROL :198NM@3750rpm

STEERING OWER, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT AND COLLAPSIBLE.

BREAKS :

FRONT :Ventilated Disc brake with Twin Pot caliper

REAR rum brake, Auto Adjusting Type

LENGTH :4650 MM

WIDTH : 1918 MM

HEIGHT :1925MM

WHEEL BASE :2650 MM

GROUND CLEARANCE :205MM

FUEL TANK CAPACITY :65 LTS.

MILEAGE :11 KMPL.

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A- STAR

FEATURES :

The A STAR introduced with a new looks.
It comes with ( TECT ) total effective control technology that is crushable energy dispresing frame absorber.
It comes with ABS ( anti breake systems )
It comes with a AIR bags for saftey.
It has a ground clearance of 170 mm.
And a turning radius of 4.5 mts.
It comes with three types A STAR LXI,VXI and ZXI which is fully loaded.
The A STAR will available in 9 colours.
It gives a mileage of 19 kmpl.
It can be accelerated upto 155kmph.
AC with a climate control.
The new remote embedded key with ICATS.

PERFORMANCE :

Its a DOHC aluminium 12 valve,3 cylinder engine .
The 998 cc engine delivers a power of 67 bhp @ 6200.
And torque of 90nm@3500 rpm.
The euro 5 compliant minimises the carbondioxide emission.
The ELV ( end of life vehicle ) which ensure us the maximum recyclability.
For the comfortable driving it comes with Front Suspension-MacPherson strut & coil spring Rear Suspension-Isolated trailing link & coil spring.
The shocks absorbers are gas filled for better comfortable.
The A STAR can reach upto 150kmph.which is the top spped of the car.
The KB series engine is designed in such a way to meet the presesnt and for coming environmental norms.
The light weight aluinium K10B engine which reduces minimises the friction and provide the hgh acceleration.
The A STAR is well suited for the city ride.
The A star is low emission high quality and vey good performance.

COMFORT :

The A STAR is very well suited for indian roads.
The car comes with unique all roun gas damped suspension for more comfotable.
It has a ground clearence of 170 mm and a turning radius of 4.5 mts.
Not a very good spceious but manages compare to other.

SAFTEY :

The ABS technolgy for safe breaking.
They have provided AIR bags.
The TECT technology for crushable structure.
The ICATS that is new remote key.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION :

ENGINE :3 CYL MPFI KB SERIES ,PETROL

CC :998 CC

BHP :67 @ 6200 RPM

TORQUE :90NM @ 3500RPM.

GROUND CLEAREMCE : 170MM

TURNING RADIUS : 4.5 MTS

SEATING CAPACITY : 5

GEARS : 5 MANUAL

BRAKES : FRONT VENTILATED AND REAR DISC.

MILEAGE :19 MKPL

LENGTH :3500MM

WIDTH :1600MM

HEIGHT :1400MM

KERB WEIGHT :860KG

FUEL TANK CAPACITY :35LTS.

PRICE : 3.9 LKS

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NANO REVIEW

FEATURES :

The main thing is the TATA NANO is worth of 1 lks.
It comes with a 4 door and five seater.
The NANO comes with back engine .
It comes with two version of basic and luxury version.
It gives a mileage of 20kmpl on an avg.
The NANO is eco friendly.
In an luxury version you can get power windows and AC with heater.
The nano comes with tubeless tyre.
The much more interior space compared to other small cars.
And it shorter in length also when compare to other.
In looks also it good.
Electric engine management system adopted in the car to control performance.

COMFORT :

Its of 5 seater.
the interior space is 20% extra than the other small cars.
In the luxury version it has the AC with heater.
The car is shorter in length compare to other so easy for parking.
In luxury version it comes with power windows.

PERFORMANCE

The NANO is of 624 cc delivers a power of 33 hp
The NANO is 4 gear with manual power transmission.
It cool on driving and very comfortable driving.
The NANO reaches 0-90 in 17 sec.
But the NANO top speed is 90 kmph.
Its of multi point fuel injection system for more fuel efficient.
The car equipped with two cylinder gasoline engine.
The car weighs only 600kg they have reduced the weight so you can expect more mileage.
The tyres are tubeless tyre for smooth ride.
The sheet metal body is tested for saftey measure of crumple zone and intrusion resistance door.
The NANO is not very comfortable for higher speed drive.
The NANO is best suited for the city ride.and for the general class peoples.

SAFTEY :

Electronic engine management system for control performance.
The car is tested for crumple zone and its of intrusion resistant doors.
seats are provided with seat belts.
Anti lock system available.

ADVANTAGES / MERITS :

The first and for most is the price of 1 lks.
Looks very good.
Gives a mileage of 20 kmpl on an avg.
4 gear manual power transmission.and it may comes with automatic 5 speed.
It comes with tubeless tyres.
In luxury version you can get AC with heater.
The car is eco friendly.
The cars interior space is larger compare to other small cars.
And the car is shorter in length so that you can park it easily.

DISADVANTAGES / DEMERITS :

Te car is of low speed that is 90 kmph.
The car wont come with power stearing.
The space provided for luggage is less.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION :

MAKE : TATA

ENGINE :2CYLINDER MPFi ENGINE

CC : 624 CC

BHP : 33 @ 5500 RPM

TORQUE :48 NM @ 2500 RPM

COMPRESSION RATIO :9.5:1

GEAR : 4 MANUAL

SEATER : 5 SEATER

CAR BODY : HATCHBACK

FUEL CONSUMPTION : 20KMPL ON CITY 26 KMPL ON HIGH WAY

TOP SPEED : 90 KMPL

STEARING : MECHANICAL

FRONT BREAK ISC

REAR BREAK : DRUM.

GROUND CLEARENCE :180 MM

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THE NEW 2008 CITY

FEATURES:

In conveniences it comes with a features like power door lock power door mirror day night mirror power windows for front and rear fuel consumption indicator with alarming fecility and with head light height adjuster also provided in the new city.

when comes to interiors adjustable drive seat advanced integrated audio system audio remote controller with usb port aux mp3 fm stearing mounted audio controller adjustable staring and air conditioner with heater.

when comes to safety features it gives Ecu immobilizer system drive belt system reminder height mount stop lamp Abs with break assist and a dual front SRS air bags.

in the exteriors dual horn halogen head light green tinted glass rear fender cover head light alarm and a door lock protector.

The new city comes with well designed interiors that you feel great sit and drive. much more spacious for both the front and back seater. the well equipped air conditioner with a heater gives such a feel that you will never feel uncomfortable.in such a way thy have designed the air ducts in the dash board and with under ducts for the back seaters.

They have provided the 6 types of multipurpose storage system.

The new city is designed with a aero dynamic body and the ARROW SHOT FARM which is meant for refined aero dynamics of the car amplifier .and with a advanced stylish look.

In the performance area the city with 1.5 Lts i-VTEC engine delivers a power of 118PS with a very good fuel efficient.The paddle shift type 5 speed automatic power transmission for smooth drive. the free acceleration system with a very well throttle response assures comforts on long drive.

It comes with both automatic and manual gear transmission system. The 5AT paddle shift gear option provide you to shift gear with out using the clutch pedal.And the wire manual type gear shifting with hydraulic clutch, the wire type is smoother compared to rod type.

The front suspension of Mc pherson strut with stabilizer and of coil spring and for rear torsion beam axie with stabilizer and of coil spring for riding comfort