Top new Maruti Suzuki cars to pick

There are several attractive new Maruti Suzuki cars that you can choose from in the Indian market. Maruti Suzuki is India’s largest car maker and has always been associated with a top notch service, repair and dealer network along with affordable running and maintenance costs, value for money and good features. These are the attributes which make Maruti Suzuki the preferred choice for millions of India. The company currently holds the major share of the automobile market in the country and has come out with several new models over the last few years.

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is one car you can definitely consider. This car has created a huge stir in the country and has sold like hot cakes for Maruti. The premium hatchback is priced between INR 5.3-8.6 lakhs on an average (ex-showroom) and wins brownie points for its aesthetic appeal, spacious and luxurious interiors and powerful engine. The Baleno has already beaten rivals like the Elite i20 in the premium hatchback space along with the Honda Jazz and Volkswagen Polo. The Baleno comes loaded with safety features like dual airbags, ABS and EBD which are standard across the entire lineup. The car also offers a SmartPlay infotainment system complete with Apple CarPlay functionality. There is a CVT transmission system used for better performance and drivability in the Baleno. There are petrol and diesel options while the CVT automatic transmission option is only offered for the petrol version. The car also gets reverse parking sensors and a new multi information display coupled with LED lamps, UV cut glass for doors and a lot more.

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza is one of the hottest new launches this year. Within just a fortnight of its launch last month, the car racked up 25, 000 bookings and is poised to be the next big thing in the compact SUV space. The car is priced between INR 7.2-10 lakhs (ex-showroom) and comes with a rugged and bold design which is just like bigger and more menacing SUVs. The compact SUV has six variants and some versions even offer dual tone color options. The vehicle also features a touch screen infotainment system, steering mounted controls, automatic climate control, projector headlamps and a lot more. The Brezza comes with a 1.3 litre DDiS diesel motor that is fun to drive and offers ARAI certified fuel economy of 26.3 kmpl which is supposedly the best in the entire segment. The car also offers 328 litres of boot space.

The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is one of the most reasonably priced yet luxurious mid segment sedans you will find. A replacement for the SX4, the Ciaz is priced between INR 7.9-10.7 lakhs (ex-showroom) and offers lavish and spacious interiors along with features like a 7 inch touch screen infotainment system, projector headlamps, navigation and a 510 litre boot. The car also offers SVHS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle Technology by Suzuki) which is a first in the segment and dishes out best in class mileage of 28.09 kmpl for its diesel hybrid variant. 

New Ford cars you can buy in 2016

Ford Motor Co is one of the world’s most iconic automobile companies and its founder Henry Ford is regarded as the father of the automobile industry and the modern automobile. Ford has a rich motoring legacy of its own and has always enjoyed reasonable success in Indian markets. Indians love rugged, all American vehicles with tons of features and decent driving experiences and here is where Ford has always delivered. Here’s taking a look at the new Ford cars that you can consider in 2016-

Ford EcoSport- This compact SUV has been one of the brand’s biggest ever success in the Indian market. Prices were reduced recently for this hot seller and they now range between INR 6.8-9.9 lakh (ex-showroom) on an average. The EcoSport redefined the compact SUV space in the country and is liked by customers for its endearing and novel design, powerful engine, fun driving experiences, compact and convenient dimensions, easier drivability and top class features. The newly introduced 2016 EcoSport gets revamped skid-plates, headlamps and alloys. ABS with EBD is a standard feature across all models of the EcoSport. 

The top end model also comes with features like automatic headlamps, an inside rear view mirror, non-LED daytime running lights, side and curtain airbags and more. The EcoSport offers a 1.0 litre EcoBoost petrol engine which is fuel efficient and amply powerful while there are two 1.5 litre diesel engine options available as well. Top models also come with other features like rain sensing front wipers, Ford SYNC with AppLink, voice commands, infotainment system and more.

Ford Endeavour- The Endeavour is the boss of the SUV segment in India and the new Endeavour hits it out of the park with the brawny American muscle and rugged design it offers. The car is huge quite literally and offers a huge boot and equally cavernous interiors. The lovely design, styling and additions like a panoramic sunroof in the top model make this a value proposition in the segment for those who truly love SUVs and do not wish to compromise on off-roading abilities, luxury, comfort, features and power.

The Endeavour is priced between INR 25.9-29.8 lakhs (ex-showroom) and can accommodate seven adults in comfort. Some of the unique features include electric tail-gate release, terrain management system with rotary, leather upholstery, manual and automatic transmission options, programmable second key (first in segment), dual zone climate control, touch screen infotainment, navigation and car connectivity, park assist, active noise cancellation and truckloads of other features.

Ford Figo Aspire- This compact sedan is a likeable model which looks good, is easy to maintain, comes with decent features and is fun to drive. Priced between INR 5.3-8.5 lakhs (ex-showroom), the Figo Aspire offers both petrol and diesel options along with manual and automatic transmission options as well. The amazing design and top class features make the Figo Aspire an option worth considering against the likes of the Honda Amaze, Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire, Hyundai Xcent and Tata Zest. Top end versions come with touch screen infotainment units, engine immobilizers and many other features. 

Check out the best new Honda cars

There are several new Honda cars that should be checked out if you are in the market for a vehicle based on your own budgetary requirements and other needs.

Honda has come up with several new cars over the last two years and it’s time you should be taking a look at them.

The Honda Mobilio is an exciting new car in the MUV/MPV space. This car offers value for money to customers and can comfortably seat seven passengers. The Honda Mobilio offers top notch mileage of 24.5 kilometres per litre and comes with both diesel and petrol options. The platform of the Amaze compact sedan has been used for this MPV. This comes with a bold and stunning design complete with body colored bumpers, a radiator grille and a huge windscreen. The interiors come with several features including a 2 DIN audio system, day and night inside rear view mirror, storage compartment, sun visors, electrically adjustable outside mirrors, air conditioning with heater, rear parking camera, airbags for front passengers, ABS and many more. The Mobilio is priced between INR 7.4-12.6 lakh (ex-showroom) on an average.

The Honda Amaze is another top class offering from the company and is one of the pioneers of the compact sedan segment in the country. The model recently got a face lift and looks even more stunning with the fog lamps integrated into the new and more stylish front bumper and the enhanced grille coupled with LED tail lights and DRLs at the front. This is the first compact sedan from Honda to come with the iDTEC diesel engine and now comes with a CVT transmission unit and lavish interiors. The car offers decent fuel economy along with a Bluetooth connectivity and hands free telephony equipped audio system, new 3D speedometer with a multi-information display and a new dashboard. The Amaze is priced between INR 5.29-8.16 lakhs (ex-showroom) on an average in India.

The Honda City is one of the Japanese brand’s true blue icons in the Indian automobile market. The Honda City is priced between INR 8.1-12.5 lakh on an average and high end models even come with attractive features like a panoramic sunroof. The City offers both diesel and petrol options and has always been one of the hottest selling mid segment sedans in the country. The city also offers CVT with petrol and high fuel economy of 26 and 18 kmpl for diesel and petrol models respectively.

It also comes with driver airbags as standard features across all variants while other features include a start-stop system, touch screen infotainment system, rear air conditioning vents, cruise control and spacious interiors with every luxury conceivable. Another attractive feature is the feather touch climate control system which is a first in this segment. The Honda City offers greater bang for your buck and is a wonderful option in this category.

You are sure to love these three vehicles from Honda along with other tried and tested favorites like the Honda CR-V SUV, Honda Brio hatchback and the Jazz premium hatchback.