Tuesday, 2 October 2012

Toyota Corolla Altis versus Nissan Sunny

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Nissan Sunny, manufactured at the Nissan-Renault plant in Chennai was launched in three models in late 2011, initially in petrol engine variant and then finally, the company has offered the Sunny in two diesel variants. This new car in sedan segment by Indian Auto car market Nissan has quite an exotic exterior with trendy interior. Whereas Toyota Corolla has been present in India since early 2002, as a conventional three box sedan, with A- pillar and C- pillar flow into horizontal potion along with lot of elegance.

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Starting from the exteriors and the interiors of the two cars, Nissan Sunny has quite a dynamic look with larger lamps, appealing chrome grille and lower air intake. It has rear view mirrors, door handles, bumpers and mud flaps of the colour of the body and innovative trendy tail lamp cluster giving it a modern sporty look. It is also fitted with power steering, automatic climate control system, keyless entry system, power windows and driver seat adjustment, etc., along with various safety measures such as anti lock braking system, keyless entry, central locking and Electronic Brake Force Distribution Brake assist. It also has an exceptional feature of one touch door lock and unlock facility blended with remote boot opening. It is also equipped with tubeless tyres and alloy wheels for the same concern. On the other hand, Toyota Altis gives lot of space and good control over the steering wheel along with an audio system which has a front-loading six-disc changer for an entertainment concern.

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Now moving on to the specifications of Nissan, it is packed with 1.5 litre, 16 valves and 4 cylinders petrol engine. It basically provides the highest power of 100 PS at the rate of 6000 RPM with the peak torque of around 134 Nm at th rate of 4000 RPM. The other two variants i.e. XV and XV are powered by 1.5 litre K9K diesel engine, with four cylinders. It gives the maximum power and peak torque of around 86 PS at the rate of 3750 RPM and 200 Nm at the rate of 2000 RPM respectively with 5-speed manual transmission and the electronic fuel injection system. It also brings up the ARAI certified average mileage of 15- 17 kmpl and 21.64 kmpl by petrol engine and diesel engine respectively. This proves that Nissan Sunny is fuel efficient whereas on the contrary to it Altis gives the mileage of around 14.53 Kmpl. The front wheel of Altis is powered by six-speed manual transmission with an 8-valve 1364cc diesel engine producing 140 PS power at the rate of 6400 RPM and maximum torque of 173 Nm at the rate of 4000 RPM. It is also quite comfortable in controlling as the steering is light and user friendly which helps in bringing the gear well.

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Eventually, comparing the price shows a considerable amount of difference. The price bracket offered by Toyota Corolla Altis seems to be little higher considering the other vehicles in theme segment offering more features at similar price. While Nissan Sunny comes within an affordable price range in accordance with its features i.e. of Rs. 786471 to Rs. 893218 for both petrol and diesel variants.

Toyota Camry versus Hyundai Elantra

Toyota Motors, from Japan and Hyundai Motors are two globally renowned Moto giants, and have reserved an excellent contribution to the automobile industry ever since their setup. The models Camry and Elantra from Toyota and Hyundai respectively are the top notch rivals in the higher sedan segment, and have set a bar as for performance, looks and what not. Hyundai is known for brilliant designs, build whereas Toyota has always focused on better performance. The head to head competition between these two sedans can be overviewed in terms of exteriors, interiors, performance and other specifications.

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Falling in the same segment of high end pricing i.e. Rs. 20-25 lakh (depending on variant), both operate on six speed manual transmission system, with optional automatic feature in higher variants. Camry is available in 2.5 L base engine, whereas Elantra in 1.8 L engine. Hyundai Elantra City exhibits a mileage offering of an average thirty kmpl, somewhat same as that of Camry. Considering dimensions, Elantra is quite slimmer than Camry, making it easier to fit in places. Mechanically, Camry is 189/58/72 inches and Elantra is dimensioned 178/56/70 inches.

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Though both exhibit stunning and classy exteriors, they vary in terms of particular specs. Both comply with the expected features of all season tires, Power glass sunroof and alluring design. Camry has steel wheels and Elantra shows steel wheels. As far as interiors are concerned, Camry sure carries an edge over Elantra considering cabin space and enhanced legroom and headroom. Camry also has unique Power seats for an addition to convenience. Both have fine fabric upholstery, ample boot space, storage spaces with foldable rear seats and comfortable seats. Section where Elantra leads is the utility field, as it offers more generous basic warranty, though Camry requires fewer visits to the service station and has lower maintenance costs.

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Talking of miscellaneous features, Elantra lacks a better high speed drive experience owing to less torque that doesn't let feel powerful control and handling; whereas Camry has an excellent range. At the same time, Elantra is far easy to maneuver; all thanks to its smaller turning radius. Elantra is comparatively slower because of lesser horsepower. Both have a decent sound system with steering mounted controls, and an efficient Air conditioning system with distributed vents. Common missing things are lack of a proper navigation system, entertainment system and satellite radio. Rather common specifications like Power steering, power windows, defogger, keyless entry etc. are to be expected in both the sedans. Both come loaded with standard safety features with front disk brakes, rear disk brakes and loaded ABS system that makes handling effective. Dual SRS airbags, Engine check warning and immobiliser are available in both the sedans.

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Having excellent ownership track record, both appear to be good deals depending on the subjective opinions. Overall the pros of Camry are its Better air conditioning system, more airbags, spacious backseats and fantastic range; whereas factors favoring Elantra are Better warranty, fuel efficiency and enhanced city ride. Happy driving!

Toyota Etios versus Mahindra Verito

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The Toyota manufacturers developed their machine to be called as EFC (entire Family Car) and developed the Etios car. Etios means Spirit and Principle which the Toyota manufacturers have intended to give their customers. The Toyota experts ensure that the perfect blend of local design sensibilities and unmatched global standards have been perfectly integrated into the Etios. Toyota’s new Etios has been designed to offer their clients an innovative styling, roomy interiors, superior ride comfort and best mileage in its class for a competitive price. The new Etios has been designed soft and sharper making the appearance of the more attractive. The Toyota’s new product Etios is all set to hit the masses of the India. The Etios has focused on the design concept about the balance of form and function. The car through fully provides an ample legroom and headroom. The sedan also gets a centrally mounted instrument cluster. The J variant has a dual tone – black and grey upholstery. The car comes with an electric assist power steering. The car is delivered in petrol and diesel versions. The Etios equipped with a 1.5 Liter petrol engine with 1364cc displacement, where the engine produces a maximum power of 90Ps @ 5600 rpm and an output torque of 132Nm @ 3000 rpm at its peak. While the diesel variant of the new Toyota Etios uses a 1.4 Liter engine with a1496cc displacement engine with a maximum power output of 68Ps @ 3800 rpm and a torque of 170Nm @ 1800-2400 rpm at its peak. The average mileage delivered by the petrol variant is about 17.6kmpl and diesel variant produces about 23.59kmpl overall mileage.

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Mahindra Verito is a compact sedan that sports a unique design at the exterior outlook. Mahindra Verito is considered to be one of the most affordable and reliable car in its segment. The car requires a low maintenance and the car is durable too. The inclusive features in the car include the driver information system (DIS), electronic power assisted steering wheel. The car also features driver lumber support, rear defogger, power windows, trunk room light and rear head restraints are found only in premium variants of Verito. Mahindra Verito engine comes with a 5-speed manual transmission. The manual transmission of the engines gives the car a good acceleration that can break through the speed of 100kmph in just 18.2 seconds with a top speed of 114kmph. While the 1.5 Liter diesel engine can break through the speed of 100kmph in 17.2 seconds with a top delivery speed of 151kmph. The petrol engine of 1.4L and 1.5L with a displacement of 1390cc and delivers a maximum output power of 75hp @ 5500rpm and a peak torque of 110Nm @ 3000rpm. The diesel version of the Verito is delivered in a single variant that is the 1.5 Liter 1461cc displacement engine with maximum power and torque outputs of 65hp @ 6500rpm and 160Nm @ 2000rpm and the diesel version provides a mileage of 21.03kmpl whereas the petrol version gives a mileage of 13.87kmpl.

Monday, 1 October 2012

Toyota Etios versus Chevrolet Aveo

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Toyota motors have launched a sedan model for the Indian roads. Toyota is confident in its new product, the new Toyota Etios. Etios has been designed for a sedan class car with an affordable price line for the customers. The new Toyota Etios is a compact sedan completely packed with all the available and upgraded functionalities. The design of the car looks like a hatch-back but reveals a sedan design for the peepers. The outfit of the car is compact. The front fascia of the car is compact and sharp. The upper and lower grille and the headlamps of the car mark the face of the car attain a sharp outlook. The rear box of the Etios is very unique. The tailing of the car is in a triangular shape. The upper grille is given in the chrome finish while the lower grille is in the black finishing. The car is provided with a powerful 2NR-FE, 4 cylinders 16 valve DOHC petrol engine with a displacement of 1364cc and built up to smoke out a power of 90Ps @ a maximum power of 5600rpm and the peak torque is figured out to be 132Nm @ 3000rpm. The engine is equipped with a dual camshaft technology used in Fortuner and powered with 4 valves per cylinder that ensures an increased power and increased torque with a high fuel efficiency. The car models out 5 versions for the Etios and priced @ rs5, 41,858-rs8, 36,578. The car could be considered to be as the best economic car in sedan model cars of the kind.

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Chevrolet India has been figuring out a considerable outflow for the auto market in India and Aveo can be considered to be as a car that enables the Chevrolet India to make the market to turn into their favor. General Motors have launched the Aveo in two variants of petrol and CNG. The car is bi-fuel sedan equipped with a full sized petrol tank. The design and styling of the Indian Chevrolet Aveo is based on the Daewoo Kalos. The VGIS system stands for variable geometry intake system used in the model of the car makes clear variations to the intake manifold length and geometry and the system makes sure that the engine has optimum intake and exhaust back-pressure which the Aveo more torque and very torque. Chevrolet Aveo is available in 4 models with 3 of the models in petrol variant and a CNG variant model. The car works out in two engine variations. One of the engine options uses a 1.4 Liter with a 1399cc displacement engine and uses a MPFI (multi power fuel injection) technology and produces a peak power of 94Ps @ 6200rpm and a maximum torque of 127Nm @ 3400rpm and that delivers a mileage of 13.2 kmpl. The other variant uses a 1.6Liter engine with 1598cc engine and 16 valve 4 cylinders that deliver a maximum power output of 102Ps @ 5800rpm and a torque of 149Nm @ 4000rpm. The CNG variant uses a 1399cc engine with 92Ps power and 127Nm torque with an average mileage of 11.5kmpl.

Toyota Etios Liva versus Hyundai i10

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Toyota has been making a difference in the car market of India from modest SUV’s to the latest Hitch back models. Toyota has a definite value for the products by it. Toyota has made a sedan model car for the class segment of India. The outlook of the Etios Liva is very similar to that of the Etios which has been made look sharper and stunning from the front. The interior of the car has also been designed with ample care and intelligence. The back hood is missing feature for the Etios Liva which is added in the new Toyota Etios. The Etios Liva has been given the same interior model as the Etios which doesn’t make a good variable difference for the two cars. The Etios Live comes with the two variants in petrol and diesel versions. The petrol version has a powerful 1197cc displacement engine that can produce a peak torque and power of 104Nm and 80ps @ 5600 rpm. While the diesel variant comes with a powered 1364cc displacement engine that has the ability to produce an ample power of 68bhp @ 3800 rpm at the maximum and also produces a torque of 170Nm @ 1800-2400 rpm at its peak. The mileage is calculated to be as 18.3kmpl for the petrol version and 23.59kmpl for the diesel version.

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Hyundai that has been a leading car maker in the Indian market has a sound competition from the other car manufacturers in India. Being the second largest car makers has an undue competition from the various other car makers like the Maruti, Chevrolet, Ford. Hyundai developed a machine to compete with the cars of the kind. Hyundai i10 is such car which reveals the competition from the other cars of the same kind. The external appearance of the i10 is a cool yet strong outlook. Hyundai is very keen about the car i10 which is a derived from the India’s one of the most loved and bestselling car Hyundai Santro. Hyundai is all set to release its new version of the Santro that had been a great hit. The internal and external outfit of the car has been changed and the outlook of the new i10 is upgraded and the car looks more sporty and aggressive. While speaking about the technical details of the car, the new Hyundai i10 comes in a total of 12 models in which 9 of them are in a petrol variant and 2 of them come in the LPG version while the last model is a diesel variant which yet to be released in the market. The car is 5-speed manual transmission car for the LPG version and 5-speed manual and automatic for the petrol version. The car is powered with a 1.1 Liter 1086cc displacement IRDE engine which is a very capable engine of delivering an output power and torque of 69Ps @ 5500rpm at the maximum and 10.1kgm @ 4500rpm. The bigger 1.2 kappa engine displacement of 1197cc produces a maximum power and power 80Ps @ 6000rpm and 11.4kgm @ 4000rpm.

Toyota Corolla Altis versus Ford Fiesta

Toyota Corolla Altis is one of the key competitors of Ford Fiesta. Toyota Corolla Altis has been launched at starting of Rs. 1294517 lakh while the price tag of Ford Fiesta Classic reads Rs. 648000. Ford Fiesta has a diesel variant while Toyota Corolla Altis is a petrol variant. Both the cars have sedan body style.toyota-corolla-altis-22

Toyota Corolla Altis has engine type 1ZZ-FE, Gasoline, 4 cylinders in line with displacement of 1794 producing a power of 140 PS at 6400rpm and torque of 173Nm at 4000rpm. Whereas Ford Fiesta has DURATEC engine type with a displacement of 1399 producing a power of 68 PS at 4000rpm and a torque of 160Nm at 200rpm. Ford Fiesta has 1399 cc engine which gives a mileage of 17.8 Km/L where as Toyota Corolla Altis having a 1794cc engine gives mileage of 14.4 Km/L. Toyota Corolla Altis makes a drift to 100kmph in 11.5 seconds where as it is not applicable to Ford Fiesta. The fuel injection system is electronic in case of Toyota Corolla Altis but in case of Ford Fiesta it is provided by High Pressure Common Rail. They both have manual transmission with 6-speed and 5-speed for Toyota Corolla Altis and Ford Fiesta respectively.

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The front suspension is Macpherson strut in case of Toyota Corolla Altis but Ford Fiesta is independent of McPherson struts with offset coil spring stabilizer bar. Torsion beam has been used as rear suspension in case of Toyota Corolla Altis whereas Semi-Independent heavy dusty twist-beam with coil springs is rear suspension in Ford Fiesta.

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Talking of features both has AC, power steering, tubeless tyres, central locking, remote boot, Tachometer and more. But Power door locks, folding rear seats, alloy wheels, steering adjustment, front fog lights are some of the features that are absent in Ford Fiesta. They both lack the Traction control, leather seats, power seats, cassette player. Toyota Corolla Altis has Tilt as well as Telescopic Steering column whereas Ford Fiesta has just Tilt adjust. Ford Fiesta has a turning radius of 5.2 meters while in case of Toyota Corolla Altis there is not much difference it is 5.3 meters in this case. They both have Ventilated Disc brakes in front, but the rear brakes are of solid disc in case of Toyota Corolla Altis and self adjusting drums in case of Ford Fiesta.

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Toyota Corolla Altis has a sharp and fresh face as compared to Fiesta which is quite dated now. Looks are subjective and Altis has a great exterior as well the interiors can stop anyone’s gaze at it. Ford Fiesta is still popular among its buyer due to its elegance and non fussy cues. As far as safety is concerned Altis marks the plot as it has Anti-Lock Braking system, Driver and passenger air bags and immobilizer. Ford Fiesta provides 430-liters of cargo volume. It is hard to give verdict Altis is the better as it provides much safety, rest depends on the buyer’s interest.

Toyota Etios versus Tata Indigo XL

The Toyota’s new car the Etios has been developed huge bodies machine and the new improved dashboard gives an excellent appearance for the peepers. The central console of the car is vertically stacked center vents which a very new concept of the design in the new Etios. The external appearance of the Etios is compact and the front grille and the technology in Etios has promised to provide a world class promotion.

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Toyota Etios has been designed keeping in mind the safety standards and conditions of the Indian terrains. The Etios has been given most of the fabulous accessories that include CD/DVD, USB, and AUX support. The other configurable features of the car include the criterions like back sensors, ample leg room, leg room lamp, radiator chrome grille, trunk spoiler and also includes door side visor. The car is also provided with a good performance and the ride of the car is smooth on higher speeds. The car is delivered in petrol and diesel versions. The Etios equipped with a 1.5 Liter petrol engine with 1364cc displacement, where the engine produces a maximum power of 90Ps @ 5600 rpm and an output torque of 132Nm @ 3000 rpm at its peak. While the diesel variant of the new Toyota Etios uses a 1.4 Liter engine with a1496cc displacement engine with a maximum power output of 68Ps @ 3800 rpm and a torque of 170Nm @ 1800-2400 rpm at its peak. The average mileage delivered by the petrol variant is about 17.6kmpl and diesel variant produces about 23.59kmpl overall mileage. The car is priced at around Rs. 514071 to Rs. 815078.

Tata-Indigo-XL

The Tata India Company has designed an economical yet efficient car for the Indian terrain. The Tata developers have been provided with awesome exterior and interior design. The external design of the Tata Indigo XL is smart yet elegant with the hood space being small whereas the back space is enlarged better than the front part. The all new Tata Indigo XL comes with a stylish redesigned satin painted front grille. The new Indigo XL offers a class level comfort to its passengers. The car designed in a very elegant model. The car interiors have been given a premium fabric of seat upholstery. The front seats of the car are six way powered and attains a maximum inclination of 28.5 degrees that enables the car to have a greater room space that provides a comfortable seating arrangement of the car interiors. The new Tata Indigo XL comes with a DICOR (direct injection common rail) technology that is usually used in the mHawk engines of the Scorpio and XYLO. The new Indigo XL is available in three variants that is the petrol, diesel and CNG variant. Where in the car uses a 1396cc displacement engine to produce a maximum output power and torque as 101Ps @ 6100 rpm and 140Nm @ 3500 rpm while the diesel variant uses a 1399cc engine that produces a peak power and peak torque of 70Ps @ 400rpm and 140Nm @ 1800-3000rpm.

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