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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NEW CARS THIS MONTH
01 The brand
Has it been here long? What has it been upto?
From A-Z, we tell you all about each carmaker02 The network
Intend to drive/ride around the country? See how
many dealer/service touchpoints are in place.03 The features
Do I need keyless entry or do I need alloy wheels?
Look at this section and make up your mind.04 The build
Not sure if the car you’re about to buy is locally
manufactured or imported? Check this section.05 The performance
Anxious about losing red light drag races? We’ve
put each car to the test for your knowledge.06 The Award
Has the car I’m about to pick up won a TG
Award? If it has, this is where you’ll come to know.07 The dimensions
Will that C-segment sedan fit in your parking bay?
Here are the measurements you need to note.08 The cost
I’ve decided the car and trim level. What’s the
damage? Let us tell you (all prices ex-India).09 The debutant
Lots of new metal arrives every month, but we’ll
tell you the one you need to watch out for10 The rating
Is it really good, is it really bad or is it just so-so?
Here’s a sureshot way of knowing.THE GUIDE TO USING OUR GUIDE
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Ex-India Engine Max. Power Keyless entry Reversing cameraParking sensorsAlloys(Bhp)Max. Torque(Nm)Max speed(Kph)0-100kph(sec)
City FE Climate control(Kpl)
Highway FE TouchscreenAuto headlampsAuto wipers(Kpl)No. of Airbags TG RATING
LEXUS
TopGear on Lexus: Toyota’s luxury brand has come to our shores, armed with hybrids and good looking cars. Last year at TG AwardsNANumber of service centres: NAES: It’s working parts may have much in common with the Camry Hybrid, but the ES 300h is a totally different bit of kit. Nature of build: CBU
L: 4915mm, W: 1865mm, H: 1450mm, Ground Clearance: 151mm, Wheelbase: 2870mm, Tyre Size: 235/45 R18, Fuel Tank: 65 litres, Boot Space: 454 litres
ES300h 59.13 lakh 4cyl 2487cc 218 220 180 NA NA NA 10 Ye s Ye s No Ye s Ye s Ye sYe s Ye s NA
LS 500h: Luxury limousine that gives the Germans a run for their money; and it’s good for the environment too. Nature of build: CBU
L: 5235mm, W: 1900mm, H: 1450mm, Ground Clearance: 147mm, Wheelbase: 3125mm, Tyre Size: 245/45 RF20, Fuel Tank: 84, Boot Space: 430 litres
Luxury 1.77 cr 6cyl 3456cc 295 350 210 NA 12.1 10.3 14 Ye s Ye s No Ye s Ye sYe s Ye s Ye s 7/10
Distinct 1.94 cr 6cyl 3456cc 295 350 210 NA 12.1 10.3 14 Ye s Ye s No Ye s Ye sYe s Ye s Ye s 7/10
LX: Lexus’s range topping massive luxury SUV with a jaw dropping price tag. Nature of build: CBU
L: 5080mm, W: 1980mm, H: 1865mm, Ground Clearance: 225mm, Wheelbase: 2850mm, Tyre Size: 285/60 R18, Fuel Tank: 93 litres, Boot Space:
LX450d 2.21 cr 8cyl 4461cc 261 650 210 NA NA NA 10 Ye s Ye s No Ye s Ye sYe s Ye s Ye s 7/10
NX 300h: The NX300h is stylish crossover that should catch your fancy if you want something different. Nature of build: CBU
L: 4640mm, W: 1845mm, H: 1645mm, Ground Clearance: 185mm, Wheelbase: 2660mm, Tyre Size: 225/60 R18, Fuel Tank: 56 litres, Boot Space: NA
F-Sport 55.58 lakh 4cyl 2494cc 194 210 NA NA NA NA 8 Ye s Ye s No Ye s Ye sYe s Ye s Ye s 8/10
RX: Lexus’ star attraction is a luxury hybrid crossover that’s already attracted plenty of buyer interest. Nature of build: CBU
L: 4890mm, W: 1895mm, H: 1685mm, Ground Clearance: 195mm, Wheelbase: 2790mm, Tyre Size: 235/65 R18, Fuel Tank: 65litres, Boot Space: 453 litres
RX450h F Sport 1.29 cr 6cyl 3456cc 308 335 200 8.05 10.2 12 10 Ye s Ye s No Ye s Ye sYe s Ye s Ye s NA
MAHINDRA
TopGear on Mahindra: Crossed the fence from crude to refined. They do look intent on making it big on the world stage over the decade. Last year at TG AwardsNANumber of service centres: 313BOLERO: Dinosaur bones, but surprisingly competent. Cheap, rugged, but cramped. Now available as a sub-4m offering, too
L: 4107mm, W: 1745mm, H: 1880mm, Ground Clearance: 180mm, Wheelbase: 2680mm, Tyre Size: 215/75 R16, Fuel Tank: 50 litres, Boot Space:
Power + ZLX 7.98 lakh 3cyl 1493cc 70 195 NA NA NA NA No Ye s No No No No No No No 6/10
E20: If you’re the kind who loves the Arctic icebergs and is concerned about global warming, this one is for you.
L: 3950mm, W: 1575mm, H: 1585mm, Ground Clearance: 170mm, Wheelbase: 2258mm, Tyre Size: 165/60 R14, Fuel Tank: , Boot Space: 135 litres
E20 Plus P6 8.22 lakh cyl 3 phase AC 30 91 NA NA NA NA No Ye s No No No No No No No 5/10
KUV100 NXT: Mahindra’s attempt at stealing the Swift’s spotlight. As big as a hatch, pretty spacious, but looks divide opinion.
L: 3675mm, W: 1705mm, H: 1655mm, Ground Clearance: 170mm, Wheelbase: 2385mm, Tyre Size: 185/65 R14, Fuel Tank: 35 litres, Boot Space: 243 litres
K4 + 5 seater 5.29 lakh 3cyl 1198cc 82 115 NA NA NA NA 2 Ye s No No No No No No No NA
K8 6.46 lakh 3cyl 1198cc 82 115 NA NA NA NA 2 Ye s No No No No No No Ye s NA
K4 + diesel 5 seater 6.18 lakh 3cyl 1198cc 77 190 NA NA NA NA 2 Ye s No No No No No No No NA
K8 diesel 7.39 lakh 3cyl 1198cc 77 190 NA NA NA NA 2 Ye s No No No No No No Ye s 7/10
MARAZZO: There’s a new MPV in town! And it has the Innova Crysta in its sights
L: 4585mm, W: 1866mm, H: 1774mm, Ground Clearance: NA, Wheelbase: 2760mm, Tyre Size: 215/65 R16, Fuel Tank: 45 litres, Boot Space: 190 litresNEW
ENTRY
Mahindra isn’t holding back any punches with the Marazzo. They have
used their global assets and technical centres including Pininfarina and their
North American technical centre to extensively develop the MarazzoThis MPV fills the gap between the Ertiga and the CrystaMAHINDRA MARAZZO
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