The Introduction of the Jaguar XF SE Business and Sport

Jaguar XF 2.2D

Jaguar have launched two new XF models the SE Business and Sport.

The Jaguar XF SE Business model (starting at £31,500) is paired to the recently announced 2.2 litre (163ps) diesel engine. It adds satellite navigation complete with a seven inch touchscreen and HDD mapping to the standard spec which includes intelligent start stop, a 400W sound system with DAB digital radio, leather and suedecloth seats and bi-Xenon headlights

The Jaguar XF Sport (starting at £34,950) features the 2.2 Diesel 190 PS engine. The sport model features the full aerodynamic pack debuted on the Diesel S. This includes a revised front bumper, a black grille element, side sill extensions, a subtle rear boot lid spoiler and a black rear valance.

The interior features half leather suedecloth seats, bond grain trim and dove contrast stitch as well as electric driver and passenger adjustment. Piano black trim with 'Sport' decals on the centre console are joined by stainless steel foot pedals. Practical additions include a heated front windscreen and front seats, a front parking aid plus a reversing camera and 60/40 folding rear seats.

Both the XF SE Business and Sport model can now be ordered now from your local Jaguar Dealer.

Source: Car Pages

Tata Motors launches Tata Divo Luxury Coach and Tata Starbus Ultra

Tata Motors today launched the Tata Divo, a luxurious long distance inter-city travel bus and the Tata Starbus Ultra, a modern and practical offering for commuting within the city.

Commenting on the launches, Mr. Ravi Pisharody, President - Commercial Vehicles Business Unit, Tata Motors, said, "Tata Motors has always been at the forefront in revolutionizing passenger transportation in the commercial vehicle segment. With the introduction of the Tata Divo and the Tata Starbus Ultra the company will more comprehensively address the burgeoning need of public transportation. These two buses are sure to migrate the world of passenger transportation to a completely new level of class and technology coupled with comfort and convenience.

Tata Divo Luxury Coach - arrive energized

The brand new luxury AC Coach is meant for inter-city passenger transportation and tourist operations. The Tata Divo body design comes from Hispano Carrocera of Spain, a fully owned subsidiary of Tata Motors, providing a truly international standard ride to the long distance traveler.

The sleek body and the luxurious interiors are a treat to the eye. Tata Divo offers customised interior features such as different seating layouts in semi-sleeper and seater configurations, wide seats with upto 135 degree recline with head flaps and armrests, generous saloon space with high roof, hat-racks with personalised controls for AC and reading lights, large luggage space, making it the ultimate luxurious coach. In addition, an entertainment system with DVD player and 2 LCD screens, on board refrigerator, mobile charging points, destination board, public address system, enhance the travel experience.

The BS III compliant, Tata Divo's drive-train is engineered by 285 HP powerful Cummins engine, a break-through in terms of technology and reliability. Mated with a 6-speed overdrive gearbox for higher fuel efficiency, larger 430 mm diameter clutch for enhanced life, exceptional braking performance with a hydrodynamic retarder, and a superior independent front axle for better maneuverability. All this translates into superior performance.

Driver comfort has been taken to the next level as the bus has a pneumatically suspended seat for more comfort, electronic accelerator pedal and precision gear shifting for minimizing driver fatigue, and a new aesthetic dashboard and instrument cluster with on-board diagnostics.

Tata Divo not only stands for world class design, assured reliability and superior performance, but also spells high on safety. The hydrodynamic retarder ensures better safety and the exceptional aerodynamic drag coefficient increases vehicle stability.

Customers can personalise the Tata Divo by choosing a preferred colour scheme and styling options. The range will be available across all dealerships from January 2012 onwards.

The Tata Divo (BS III version) price range starts from Rs.66 lakhs, ex-showroom New Delhi.



Tata Starbus Ultra - Go beyond your world

Tata Starbus Ultra opens up a whole new world of comfort and luxury for office-goers, hotel guests, tourists and school children. Meant primarily for intra-city transport, the luxury variant can also be used for inter-city travel.

The Tata Starbus Ultra is available in Luxury, Standard, School and Deluxe variants. These are available in different seating configurations (22 - 46 seater), on different wheelbases, thereby providing the customer with a whole range to select from.

The Tata Starbus Ultra has an outstanding aerodynamic body design and aggregates which conform to the Bus Body Code. The Tata Starbus Ultra is the first bus in its category with the front door ahead of the front axle, resulting in more seats for the same length of bus and subsequently better returns for the operator. The advanced parabolic suspension, wider aisle width and super comfortable seating ensure that commuters have smooth and peaceful ride.

The Tata Starbus Ultra is designed using the reliable Tata 497 engine along with a viscous fan (used for the first time in this class of buses), resulting in higher fuel efficiency and lowest NVH levels in its category. The 6-speed gearbox with overdrive and cable shift mechanism ensures higher mileage, more speed selection options and a higher maximum speed, while also providing 30% more life. The high strength chassis and stronger rear axle enhance the life of the vehicle, while the wider tubeless radial tyres give a longer running life. The service interval has also been doubled for more on road availability and to significantly reduce maintenance costs for the operators.

The wider track axle and lowest in class turning circle diameter help in vehicle stability and maneuverability for the driver. Tiltable and telescopic steering with a high capacity power steering pump, dashboard mounted gear lever with car-like gear shifting leaves reduces driver fatigue.

The luxury variant comes with engine-driven individual AC vents, for each passenger. The modular hat-rack is integrated with AC vents and reading lamps. Push-back seats with upto 135 degree recline with arm-rests and footrests make the travel heavenly. The Deluxe variant has hi-back reclining seats for extra comfort. Rear and side luggage booths give ample space for storage. LCD screen fitment and CD / DVD player provision on request completes the delightful experience. The School variant is equipped with 25 safety features along with all the comfort features for children.

Thus, the Tata Starbus Ultra stands for comfort, space, style and performance with superior economics. The range is available across all Tata Motors Authorised dealerships.

The Tata Starbus Ultra (BS III version) price range starts from Rs.15 lakhs, ex-showroom New Delhi.

Source: Tata Motors

Tata Sumo Gold Specifications

Check the broucher of yet to be launched Tata Sumo Gold. Earlier we reported that Tata Sumo Gold is going to be launched around Diwali this year.

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Source: Team-BHP

Tata Sumo Gold to be launched by Tata Motors Near Diwali

Tata Sumo Gold Rear View

No, this is not a special edition to celebrate 5,000 years of Indian jewellery.

Tata Motors’ next target is to revive sales of the Sumo brand which has come under intense heat of the Bolero. The Bolero has managed to eat into the Sumo’s marketshare and to fight back, Tata plans to refresh the original Indian SUV by giving it a new name, cosmetic upgrades and a new engine.

A few weeks ago, Tata dropped the Sumo nameplate from the Grande while highlighting the DICOR suffix. By doing this, Tata hopes the Safari imagery will be recalled on seeing the new Grande. To differentiate it from the Safari, the Grande lacks the kit and safety features offered on the Safari.

The Sumo ‘Victa’ brand will be partially or fully replaced by the ‘Gold’ brand and under the hood, a new 3-liter CR4 engine meeting BS4 norms will be shoehorned. The new Sumo is expected to get minor cosmetic touches and a clever marketing campaign to woo customers back into their dealerships. Tata will be looking to use the spending spirits of the festive season to gain the required traction.

Tata Sumo Gold Front View

Source: Indian Autos Blog

Tata Grande loses the Sumo Moniker; Soft launched with a Facelift

Continuing the new found focus of Tata Motors to hive off its vehicles into separate brands that do not conflict with each other, the Tata Sumo Grande will now simply be called the Tata Grande DICOR. This is a typical Tata move to re-brand vehicles which share names with previous offerings that has been previously practiced with cars like the Tata Indica Vista which is now the Tata Vista and the Tata Indigo Manza, which now is the Tata Manza. Thus, Sumo being an abbreviation of long time ex-TELCO boss Suman Moolgaonkar’s name has finally been vanquished from the Grande for good.

While we expected quite a lot from the Grande’s makeover along with this repositioning, the resulting product is merely a mid career visual facelift than any significant change. To be fair to Tata, the car maker didn’t really promise anything with this makeover, which is quite apparent why the Grande didn’t even see an official launch or for that matter a press release to signify its arrival into the market. In fact, it was the Vista’s recent makeover with better interiors and new design bits on the exterior that prompted us to expect much from the Grande.

Any which ways, the Tata Grande MPV now gets a facelifted exterior that includes a chromed front grille and side finishers, outer rear view mirrors with integrated turn indicators, chromed rub rails, chromed door handles(And, this bit will also make it to the Tata Merlin SUV), blacked out B and C-pillars which are nice touches and finally, new graphics which quite frankly aren’t too appealing visually. So, Tata has indeed given the Grande a refresh on the exteriors and this is something the automaker has to be credited for. On the interiors though, not much has changed.

The only difference is that most of the stuff Tata has printed in the brochure as “new” being marketing chutzpah. In fact, we’re quite surprised that Tata is actually misleading prospective customers by calling many of the features as new even though the features in question have been in existence even on the Sumo Grande Mark II. It isn’t to say that the Grande doesn’t have positives, yes sir it does but naming things differently and expecting the customer to fall for it is hitting below the belt Tata, and that isn’t something customers might not take lightly.

The supremely comfortable seats remain, with the 2 captain seats, a three seater bench layout and two seats at the rear in 7 seater and 8 seater configurations. Rear AC vents for both the second and the third rows are superb touches that make living in the Grande a very comfortable experience. These are points which Tata actually needs to advertise instead of harping on things which simply aren’t there or perhaps, Tata has forgotten to upgrade the Grande’s webpage selectively. That is about the Grande’s interiors.

Coming to the engine which powers the Grande, the same tried and tested 2.2 Liter DICOR common rail, turbo diesel engine albeit in a detuned form does duty on this MPV. the engine produces 120 Bhp of peak power and 250 Nm of peak torque, which is higher than the competition, read the Innova and the Xylo. But what is missing on the Grande are safety features like ABS and Airbags, which the competition provides. Suspension too doesn’t see any change with independently mounted coil springs up front and parabolic leaf springs at the rear. 

So, if you’re expecting any change in the bumpy ride quality that was the bugbear of Grande(in Sumo form), you would be disappointed. The Grande is also available with a 2 liter, 90 Bhp turbo diesel engine for BS3 towns and cities. All, the Grande with the 2.2 liter DICOR engine offers a decent package for the money you pay for as the entry level Grande begins at INR 7.1 Lakh Rupees, ex-showroom Delhi. The Grande comes with a 3 year, 100,000 Km warrant, extendable to a 4 year, 150,000 warranty. This is a price level which is just a little lesser than of the Xylo while the Innova remains significantly more expensive.

Source: Indian Cars Bikes

Video Reviews of new Tata Vista

Below are the few video reviews of new Tata Vista - Sedan Class.

1. Firstly check the review by Bala GT from Sulekha.com

2. Check the new Tata Vista review by Bunny Punia from Gaadi.com

3. Now check the new Tata Vista Review by Rachit Hirani from Carwale.com

4. Lastly check the video review by Rohit Paradkar from Oncars.in

TATA SAFARI MERLIN SUV CAUGHT IN ALL ITS UNCLOAKED GLORY

Merlingate would be an understatement for all the images we’ve been getting for the last few months  of the Tata Safari Merlin, sorry the Tata Merlin SUV like Tata motors would like to christen its latest SUV. After pretty much having a fair idea as to how the Merlin SUV will look, here is an image that has popped up on TheAutomotiveIndia, which shows the Merlin SUV in all its uncloaked glory.

The Tata Merlin SUV will sit just above the Tata Safari and is said to be Tata Motors’ standby option until an all new Tata Safari platform is evolved. Coming to the Tata Merlin, like most of the Tata Products which have sought a clear distinction from older Tata products, the Merlin SUV too is expected to dump the Safari moniker, thus simply sticking to the Tata Merlin SUV name.

Looks wise, the Merlin SUV takes a lot of inspiration from the various Land Rovers. From the flared headlamps housing projectors on the flatter front to the flattish rear, Land Rover’s design philosophy clearly seems to be inspiring Tata Motors’ design team, which isn’t a bad thing though.

All in all, the Merlin looks quite fresh given that the platform which it is based on is more than a decade old. Mechanically, the Merlin SUV is expected to come with the same 2.2 Liter DICOR engine generating 140 Bhp of peak power and 320 Nm of peak torque, with the big change being that the Merlin might get the dual mass flywheel that makes for a smoother engine and better gear shifting.

The Tata Safari Merlin is expected to retain the 7 seat layout with the two sideways facing jump seats housed in the boot of the SUV. While one hopes for improvements in fit and finish on the interiors, it would be interesting to see whether Tata actually steps up the gas on the interiors front.

The Tata Merlin SUV might be launched as early as the 27th of September to counter the Mahindra XUV500 SUV even as the Indian festive season looms. If this launch date isn’t when Tata will launch the Merlin SUV, there is a fat chance that the launch may well head to the 2012 Indian Auto Expo. That said, we’re betting on the former date for now. Watch this space!

Source: IndianCarsBikes 

Jaguar C-X16 Revealed

Jaguar’s C-X16 concept car displays all the signs of being a showstopper at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show

Jaguar C-X16

It’s been a long time coming, but feast your eyes on what will most likely become Jaguar’s first proper two-seat, rear-wheel drive sports car since 1961, when the sensational E-Type first went on sale.



Jaguar says the “C-X16 is a bold statement of Jaguar’s future design and technological intent” but if you look carefully; there’s a little bit of E-Type in this design. Take a close look at the side-hinged all-glass tailgate, for example, that’s an E-Type trait, but it doesn’t look at all out of place on the concept car either.

Jaguar C-X16

Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar cars got it right when he said,

“The C-X16 embodies the established Jaguar strengths of sensual design, animal-like agility and inspirational performance and combines these attributes that set us on a course to create sustainable sports cars of the future.

The choice of a six-cylinder powerplant is also curious, only this one is a high-tech supercharged 3.0L V6 hybrid, with a serious amount of grunt when using the F1 style ‘Push to Pass’ function via a button on the steering wheel.

Jaguar CX16

When we say ‘serious’ we mean 350 kW and 685 Nm kind of serious. That translates into some equally scintillating performance numbers, especially when you factor in its 1600kg weight. With that in mind, most performance car enthusiasts with an eye for the direction Jaguar is heading in at the moment, won’t mind going from 0-100km/h in 4.4 seconds, or indeed, a top speed of around 300km/h.

This would put the C-X16 in a dead heat with the larger XKR-S – so we’re assuming that if the series production version of the C-X16 makes it onto the showroom floor with these intended outputs, then the XKR-S will need to be quicker again. That’s a thought to put a smile on the face of Jaguar aficionados, as well as some Porsche 911 fans.

Jaguar C-X16

In-gear acceleration is just as potent. Step on the right pedal and you’ll go from 80km/h – 120km/h in a blistering 2.1 seconds.

But for those with equal concerns for the global environment, the C-X16 green motion in spades too, with its ability to travel at speeds up to 80km/h under solely electric power with CO2 emissions at just 165 g/km.
Mated to the C-X16’s eight-speed gearbox is a motor generator, which draws power from a battery pack that is positioned behind the front seats to provide a 50:50 weight balance for dynamic handling.

Jaguar C-X16

Jaguar’s Design Director, Ian Callum says of the C-X16’s design:

“This car has been designed from first principles. It is an evolution of the design ethos of past Jaguars and defines the agenda for a future of dramatic, innovative sports cars. Purity of line and intent is what Jaguar does best.”

Jaguar is saying that the C-X16 is the shortest car they’ve designed since the XK120.

Jaguar C-X16

Jaguar C-X16 Technical Specifications

ENGINE

Capacity (litres) 3.0
Capacity (cc) 2995
Cylinders 6
Valves per Cylinder 4
Supercharger Twin scroll, intercooled
Max Power (PS) 380
Max Power (kW) 280
Max Torque (lb ft) 332
Max Torque (Nm) 450
Specific Output (PS-per-litre) 126
Transmission 8-speed with integrated electric motor

HYBRID “PUSH TO PASS” SYSTEM

System Voltage (V) 300
Power (kW) 70
Horsepower Equivalence (PS) 95
Torque (Nm) 235
Torque (lb ft) 173
Lithium-ion battery 300V / 1.6kWh

PERFORMANCE

0-62mph / 100km/h (secs) 4.4
Top Speed (mph) 186 (limited)
Top Speed (km/h) 300 (limited)
50-75mph / 80-120km/h (secs) 2.1

ECONOMY AND EMISSIONS

Combined mpg (UK gallon) 41
Combined CO2 (g/km) 165

DIMENSIONS

Length (mm) 4445
Wheelbase (mm) 2622
Width (mm) 2048
Height (mm) 1297
Weight (kg) 1600

Interiors of Jaguar C-X16

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Scoop: Tata Safari Merlin Spied Inside Out by IAB

Tata Safari Merlin

After the Aria 4X2 and the Vista upgrade, the next big launch from Tata Motors is going to be the Safari Merlin. Ever since the Safari was launched in 1998, it has achieved a cult SUV status like the Scorpio from Mahindra.

The Tata Safari was always an aspirational product from Tata Motors. You didn’t buy the Safari because it fitted your budget, but because you wanted one badly.

It was also a popular car for the who’s who of the country such as the politicians and film stars. But over the years, the Safari aged and the sales started dwindling. So Tata Motors has decided to breathe new life in the Safari with the Merlin.

If you have seen the test mule you are not sure whether the Merlin is a whole new Safari built from grounds up or is just a major facelift of the current Safari.
However, the test mules of the Merlin are being tested for months now. No manufacturer would test a facelift so vigorously. Tata Motors always wanted to use the Aria’s X2 platform for the new Safari so there is a high chance that this is a whole new Safari rather than just a facelift.

Tata Safari Merlin

Exteriors:

Let’s start with the exteriors first. The new Safari doesn’t seem to be any bigger, wider or longer than the earlier Safari. The front reveals a rather conventional boxy design than a curvy one. A close photo of the headlamps reveals it will have a single projector lamp and not a dual one.

The headlamp design itself has been completely changed. The old Safari had rectangular headlamps. The new one will feature a swept back design. There is no smiling grille which is a signature element on Tata products. Plus, there are also turn indicators on the OVRMs which is a safety feature more than anything else.

Tata Safari Merlin

Although this test mule is covered in heavy camouflage, the rear reveals something every interesting. Notice the design of the tail lamps, the alloy wheels and the trapezoid exhaust pipes. Don’t they look very familiar to this undisguised image that was leaked back in July? Read Full story: Tata Merlin (New Tata Safari) may be launched around September End

Tata Safari Merlin

This means that the image which was leaked in July (above) was of the actual Merlin before the psychedelic paint scheme. The back also reveals a tiny spoiler and a wiper to get a clear view while reversing. Tata should continue offering the rear view camera and sensors.

Interiors:

Now we come to the juicy part – the interiors. Yes, this image clearly demonstrates what the new Safari interiors has in store for us. As you can see, the Safari interiors are NOT inspired by the Aria and are more or less the same like the old Safari. A few things that we have noticed are:

Tata Safari Merlin Interiors

• The steering wheel will be leather wrapped.
• The new Safari will have Airbags like the old one. Notice the new gear lever and console.
• The stereo in this test mule looks like an aftermarket pioneer unit.
• There is no low ratio gearbox.
• There is a storage pocket above the central AC vents.
• It will not have a dead pedal
• It may not have steering mounted controls
• The rear seats have been redesigned

Tata Safari Merlin Interiors

However, it still remains a mystery whether the Safari Merlin will be positioned above, below or at par with the Aria 4×2. There is a rumor that the Safari Merlin will be launched on the very next day the wraps are taken off the Mahindra XUV500. Read Full story: Tata Safari Merlin launch on Sep 27th 2011?

Does this mean that the Safari has its eyes set on Mahindra’s global SUV? Or will Tata Motors try to undercut the Mahindra XUV500?

 

Source: IndianAutosBlog

Tata Motors launches new Indigo e-CS with mileage of 25Kmpl

New Indigo e-CS

The Tata Indigo eCS Compact Sedan, which has been the pioneer of compact sedans in India, has gotten yet another upgrade from Tata Motors Limited. This time around, Tata motors have made the already fuel efficient sedan, even more fuel efficient with a raft of changes to boost the fuel economy number further. Now, the Tata Indigo eCS Diesel is touted to deliver a stunning 25 KMPL, thus making it the most efficient sedan in India.

It sports the all new CR4 Common Rail Diesel engine that has a displacement of 1396 cc delivering 70 PS @ 4000 RPM. With a higher torque of 140 NM at a lower 1800-3000 RPM, improvements in gear ratios, clutch-to-start and reduction in the weight of the car by around 10 kg, the Tata Indigo e-CS VX ensures better pickup. The Tata Indigo e-CS VX is also available with the MPFi petrol engine. Both these engines are compliant with BS4 emission norms.

How has Tata managed to squeeze an astounding 25 KMPL from the Tata Indigo eCS Diesel?

Tata Motors attributes the higher fuel efficiency of the 1.4 Liter TDI common rail turbodiesel to five main factors. 

1. The 1.4 liter turbodiesel engine’s ECU is said to have been optimized for maximum fuel economy. The company stated that the new car has features like SMART EMS (Engine Management System) CHIP that involves perfectly calibrating engine components every micro second to optimise functionality -- right from valve timing to compression ratios, to pressure volume ratios, to air fuel mixture, flawlessly synchronising every engine function to deliver 25 kmpl mileage.
2. The company also claims an innovatively designed engine head, block and piston assembly that ensures effective intake and circulation of charge (mixture of air and fuel), thereby minimising pumping friction losses. The result is maximum combustion of charge, increased efficiency and power.
3. The Indigo e-CS aerodynamics are said to have been improved to reduce drag. Tata says that the wheel arches have been redesigned and the body shell has been lightened to make the Indigo eCS a little more aerodynamic.
4. The gear ratios of the Indigo eCS has been altered for better driveability and economy. 
5. The Indigo eCS now gets low resistance tyres to reduce rolling resistance to a bare minimum, thus contributing to a higher fuel economy. So, all these changes have helped the fuel economy number of the Indigo eCS Compact Sedan go up by 2 KMPL, from 23 to 25 KMPL.

Other class defining features in the Tata Indigo e-CX VX are stylish R14 alloy wheels, satin finish front grill, headlamps and ORVM with blinkers. They, coupled with body coloured bumpers and chrome inserts on the rub rails, endow it with head turning looks. The interiors have been enriched with dual-tone beige seating and dashboard, premium wood-finish centre console, new instrument cluster with chrome rings and rear centre armrest for enhanced comfort. The plushness is enhanced with keyless entry, ABS, Bluetooth connectivity and electrical controls for ORVMs, besides carrying forward the comfortable AC, power steering and power windows. The car comes with a warranty of 18 months and unlimited kms, for private usage.

Diesel cars have been the flavor of the season and hence this high economy number is a great selling point for Tata. On whether these changes will actually translate into an actual increase in sales is something that we’ll find out in the coming months’ sales numbers. The Tata Indigo eCS Sedan’s VX diesel version is available at an ex-showroom Delhi price of INR 5.8 Lakhs while the top end petrol version comes in at INR 4.97 Lakhs.

2012 Jaguar Range on sale

Jaguar XKR-S

1st September 2011 marks the day that the fastest and most efficiency Jaguar range ever created goes on sale.

The new Jaguar XF 2.2 can travel a distance of more than 800 miles on a single tank of diesel, with emissions of 149g/km. At the other end of the spectrum is the Jaguar XKR-S offering 0-100mph acceleration in 8.7 seconds on to an electronically limited top speed of 186mph.

The Jaguar XF features extensive alterations, such as to the bonnet, front and rear lights and bumpers and front wings, whilst the interior sees improvements to the switchgear, navigation system and seats.

The Jaguar XK has also seen a number of changes, including a new, larger front grille, with slim new headlight units, new horizontal front wing vents, new wheel designs and changes to the rear lights. Bucket seats are available for the first time. Comfort and refinement have been improved through the use of new trim finishes.

For the Jaguar XJ, a rear seat comfort option pack in now available offering reclining seats, four way adjustment for the lower back, a massage feature, footrests and winged headrests.

2012 Jaguar XK Range

Coupe

Engine	Power (PS)	Torque (lbs ft)	0 - 62 / Max Speed (mph)	Mileage (mpg) / CO2 (g/km)	Price (OTR)
5,000 CC, 32 Valve, V8	385	380	5.5 / 155	25.2 / 264	£65,000
5,000 CC, 32 Valve, V8, Supercharged	510	461	4.8 / 155	23.0 / 292	£78,550
5,000 CC, 32 Valve, V8, Supercharged XKR-S	550	502	4.4 / 186	23.0 / 292	£97,000

Convertible

Engine	Power (PS)	Torque (lbs ft)	0 - 62 / Max Speed (mph)	Mileage (mpg) / CO2 (g/km)	Price (OTR)
5,000 CC, 32 Valve, V8	385	380	5.6 / 155	25.2 / 264	£71,000
5,000 CC, 32 Valve, V8, Supercharged	510	461	4.8 / 155	23.0 / 292	£84,550

2012 Jaguar XF Range

Diesel Engines

Engine	Power (PS)	Torque (lbs ft)	0 - 62 / Max Speed (mph)	Mileage (mpg) / CO2 (g/km)	Price (OTR)
2,179 CC, 16 Valve, 4 Cylinder, Turbocharged	190	332	8.5 / 142	52.3 / 149	£30,950
2,993 CC, 24 Valve, V6, Twin-Turbocharged	240	369	7.1 / 149	44.8 / 169	£36,950
2,993 CC, 24 Valve, V6, Twin-Turbocharged	275	442	6.4 / 155	44.8 / 169	£42,950

Petrol Engines

Engine	Power (PS)	Torque (lbs ft)	0 - 62 / Max Speed (mph)	Mileage (mpg) / CO2 (g/km)	Price (OTR)
5,000 CC, 32 Valve, V8	385	380	5.7 / 155	25.4 / 264	£49,950
5,000 CC, 32 Valve, V8, Supercharged	510	461	4.9 / 155	22.5 / 292	£65,350

Check the 2012 Jaguar Car reviews below:

1. Review: Jaguar XF 3.0 Diesel S
2. 2012 Jaguar XKR-S Review - Forbes
3. Jaguar XJ : Sharper Claws - The Hindu
4. Review: Jaguar XF 2.2D

Land Rover to unveil Defender concept (DC100) in Frankfurt

The Defender Concept - DC100 from Land Rover

London, Aug. 31: 

Land Rover will unveil the DC100, the concept car for its replacement of the iconic Defender four-by-four, at next month's Frankfurt auto show. It's the latest sign that JLR is ramping up its £5-billion investment drive across the two brands.

Production of the re-designed “Defender for the 21st century” is set for 2015, the company said as it unveiled images of the concept car for the first time.

Over the past few months, JLR, which is targeting 40 product actions in the next five years, spending £1 billion during each of those years, has released a number of new and updated vehicles.

This includes the Range Rover Evoque, which goes on sale in September, and the launch of a four-cylinder diesel version of the XF. It has also announced production dates for its C-X75, a hybrid supercar.

 

Heart of the brand

Analysts believe the latest announcement is one of the most significant steps it has taken to date. 

“The Defender is at the heart of the brand,” said Mr Tim Urquhart, an auto analyst at IHS Global Insight in London.

Though the Defender itself was launched in the 1980s, it dates back to 1948, when the original Land Rover series was launched, since when around 2 million vehicles have been sold.

“It simply has to be done in the right way encapsulating the values of the previous vehicle: being: tough, rugged and reliable and able to go everywhere,” Mr Urquhart added.

The company's description of the concept car as “functional and purposeful” suggests that this will remain key to the new design.

“Replacing the iconic Defender is one of the biggest challenges in the automotive design world,” said Mr Gerry McGovern, the director of design at Land Rover.

Jaguar Land Rover has come to represent an increasingly significant part of Tata Motors: though in the quarter ending June income after tax fell by 10 per cent year-on-year to £220 million.

Earlier we revealed that Land Rover is going to debut 2015 Land Rover Defender in 2011 Frankfurt Auto show. Read here: 2015 Land Rover Defender Concept To Debut Next Month at Frankfurt Motor Show

Range Rover Evoque in India from December?

2011 Range Rover Evoque

We just found that the Jaguar Land Rover dealers started taking orders for Evoque in India. Most likely deliveries will start from December.

3 Diesel Models and 1 Petrol Model (Most probably 3 Door) will launched in the first batch.

Estimated prices are

1. Diesel 190 HP - Pure -------------- 50 Lakhs.
2. Diesel 190 HP - Prestige --------- 55 Lakhs.
3. Diesel 190 HP - Dynamic -------- 58 Lakhs.
4. 2.2 L Petrol 240 BHP - 3 Door - 63 Lakhs.

Source for this information is:  *Rumour* : 2011 Range Rover Evoque To INDIA!!

Tata Safari Merlin launch on Sep 27th 2011?

We have heard from some sources that the New Tata Safari (Tata Merlin) will be launched on 27th Sep 2011. Earlier we heard that Tata Safari Merlin will be launched around end of September. (Read: Tata Merlin (New Tata Safari) may be launched around September End.)

Important Points:

1. We also came to know that the Merlin will be priced starting from 10.5L Ex-Showroom. 
2. There will be two variants of Tata Merlin which will replace Tata Safari GX and Tata Safari VX. 
3. The top end Merlin will overlap with Arix 4x2 Pleasure. 
4. All versions of Tata Merlin will have read disc-brakes.
5. Tata Merlin will co-exist with Tata Safari for at least an year. 
6. Tata Safari GX and Tata Safari VX will be discontinued with the launch of Tata Merlin.

Hope the rumor about Tata Merlin launch by September end comes out true. What do you guys says?

Tata Merlin (New Tata Safari) may be launched around September End

 

With the Force One SUV already launched and the Mahindra W201 World SUV set for a launch around the end of September, Tata Motors Limited is all set to usher its own challenger in the Indian premium SUV space with the Tata Safari Merlin SUV. According to reliable sources, this SUV is all set to be launched at the end of September and from the sheer timing of the launch, Tata seems to ensuring that the Mahindra W201 World SUV gets some stiff competition.  

As has been the trend with Tata cars recently, The Tata Safari Merlin SUV might be christened as Tata Merlin to ensure some differentiation for the new SUV model from the Tata Safari brand. This practice was followed for the Tata Manza and then for the recently launched facelift of the Tata Vista. Similarly, the Tata Safari Merlin, which essentially is an upgrade to the Tata Safari SUV, might be called the Merlin. Coming to what is new on the Tata Safari Merlin, first of all you get completely worked on looks.

The Merlin SUV will feature a lot of cues from Land Rovers including the flatter front end with flared headlamps. The rear end too is a marked departure from the Safari along with the disappearance of the spare wheel, which perhaps finds it way into the boot. The engine though will continue to remain the tried and tested 2.2 Liter DICOR turbodiesel unit producing 140 Bhp and 320 Nm. On the inside, the interiors are said to be a significant step up from the Tata Safari to make for a more premium look and feel. A few of the Aria’s interior bits might just make an appearance in the Merlin SUV.

The Merlin will be loaded with all the other bells and whistles along with ABS, EBD and Airbags being the de-facto safety bits on the SUV. The pricing of the Merlin will just begin where the Tata Safari SUV’s range ends and being typically Tata, expect it to be very competitive at just a shade under or over INR 10 Lakhs. The Merlin SUV is expected to be available both in 2 wheel drive and four wheel drive options although an automatic gearbox is still not a part of the equation.

Source: Tata Safari Merlin SUV to be launched around end September!