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Editorial Test Drive Review of Ford EcoSport

We Indian's love SUV's but there are many who want the looks and presence but not the huge thirst and size and not to mention the big costs involved in owning one. Ford knows this and with the EcoSport it aims to redefine the Indian market. It dazzled visitors at the 2012 Auto Expo in January Delhi and now with its global debut at the 2012 Auto China in Beijing means customers in India will also soon get a taste of this. Ford plans to build the compact, fuel-efficient urban SUV in China, in addition to India, Thailand and South America. Looks are the EcoSport's biggest asset and it simply looks unlike anything else. The design is muscular but also compact (it is sub-four metre SUV) and packs in a whole lot of details. The EcoSport which is based on the Fiesta platform is a shining example of the new Ford design language.

The beltine for example which is formed by the windows and door creases, draws an ascending curve that rises as it runs to the rear of the car. The large trapezoidal grille is another characteristic of the Ford design DNA which gives the signature Ford face, like the other new global designs. More interesting details include inclined A pillars and a short hood. At the back, a large rear window that wraps around to the sides along with oblique tail-lamps. The swing gate handle is built into the tail-lamp and is another highlight of the Ford EcoSport's innovative design. The spare tyre, with an exclusively designed wheel, is mounted on the swing-out door. Step inside and the design of the interiors are influenced by the Fiesta sedan which is a no bad thing.It has the sporty looking centre console with neatly stacked buttons.


The design and overall quality feel also has been improved. On the features front expect a lot of equipment on the EcoSport such as a CD/MP3 player, USB/auxiliary slots, cooled glove box, steering controls, Smart Keyless Entry, rear parking sensors and Bluetooth. There is also the neat voice control feature. The talking point in the EcoSport is the all-new 1.0-litre, three-cylinder EcoBoost engine which will be economical plus will be fun to drive and is set to change the way we think about small engines. Ford says that the turbocharged 1 litre EcoBoost can compete with a traditional 1.6 litre petrol engine, delivering full torque at just 1500rpm. This engine makes 120PS and 170Nm which is ample by any standards. But a diesel is important and the EcoSport will feature a 1.5 diesel from the Fiesta sedan which will be torquey and fun to drive. The EcoSport Petrol promises 16 kmpl. We expect the petrol base variant to start from Rs 7 lakhs and go all the way to Rs 9-9.5 lakhs for the top diesel model. The EcoSport is the most important launch for Ford and looking at the success of the Renault Duster, the EcoSport is destined to be a huge hit on the basis of what we have seen. For a detailed analysis read below.


Take a closer look at the EcoSport in this official Ford video

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Every time a fuel price hike happens it puts a heavy strain on the common man’s wallet especially when it comes to the entry level small cars where every rupee saved counts. But rising fuel costs are now becoming a major issue and prices of fuel can only rise. So is there any solution? Well some displayed electric vehicles but it remained till that- displays. However there has been one car that has been the only electric car from India for some time now. The Reva was launched way back in 2001 and though it has not been a huge success, those who have it swear by its qualities. However there were some issues that limited the appeal of the Reva namely the space and performance and also to some extent its price.

There is good news as the Reva NXR is coming this november. Though it will not be called NXR instead it will be called as 'E20'. Test cars have been spotted time and again and which only strengthened the news. The E20 has better space than the earlier Reva and will have space for four. Though the passengers on the E20 will have to be a bit svelte. On the features list there is an air conditioner, power steering and music system and a power outlet. Yet another massive improvement is the looks. Styled by Dilip Chabbria, the E20 looks futuristic and definitely looks a lot better than the Reva. 

In the Reva there were issues regarding its range and performance as both were limited. The E20 changes all that with a better range and the ability to do higher speeds with passengers.The E20 will be powered by an electric motor where the lithium-ion batteries gives the Reva a top speed of about 104kmph and a range of 160 km on a single charge of its batteries. Fully charging it will take 8 hours or you can also do a quick charge for less time but will also give a respectable amount of range. The E20 has three battery options – small, medium and large.

Pricing is the key and we hope it will be as competitive as possible with a Rs 5-6 lakh price. So there you go come november you can save our planet and also your wallets.

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       Photographs show a new joystick-controlled Mercedes Benz                         SCL600 Automobile.

Porsche Cayenne comes equipped with 3598cc, 6 cylinders engine that pumps out a top power of 300 hp and 400 Nm of top torque with the help of 6 speed manual gearbox with dual-mass flywheel and upshift indicator in instrument cluster. The car can cover 0-100 kmph mark in just 7.5 seconds and accelerate upto 160 kmph in 19.0 seconds.

Porsche Cayenne Diesel is powered by a 2967cc, 6 cylinder powertrain with manual gear shift. It generates a max power of 240 hp at 4,000 rpm and 550 Nm at 2,000-2,500 rpm. The car can touch a top speed of 218 kmph and do 0-100 kmph sprint in just 7.8 seconds.

Porsche Cayenne S is loaded with 4806cc, 8 cylinder engine that is capable of churning 400 hp of peak power at 6500 rpm and belts out a peak torque of 500 Nm. With the manual gearshift, the car can touch a max speed of 258 kmph and can do the 0-100 kmph sprint in mere 5.9 seconds.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo model comes featured with a 4806cc, 8 cylinder, 500 hp engine that develops a max torque of 700 Nm that is the highest in all the models of Cayenne. Apart from that, it can touch 278 kmph and accelerate from 0-100 kmph in just 4.7 seconds which is remarkable.The hybrid version of Porsche Cayenne has a 2995cc, 6 cylinder engine under its hood along with an electric machine. The combustion engine can produce a top power of 333 hp and peak torque of 440 Nm while its electric motor is capable enough to generate 47 hp of power and 300 Nm of top torque. The mean machine zooms up to 242 kmph and takes 6.5 seconds to do the 0-100 kmph sprint.

All the models of Porsche Cayenne come with class leading luxury features that include BOSE high end surround sound system, Porsche communication management (PCM), cruise control, Lane Change Assist (LCA), Audio system CDR-31, Rear seat entertainment, Bluetooth connectivity, automatic climate control, park assist and rear view camera.

The second generation of Porsche Cayenne comes fitted with high-end safety features such as Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB), lighting concept, Porsche stability management, anti-theft protection, etc. The vehicle is designed to provide ample space for both passengers and luggage. The car models have 670 litres of storage space that can hold up to 6 suitcases. You can also fold the rear seat to fit your big sized luggage. In that case the total luggage space would become 1780 litres.

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