2020 Tata Altroz Rival Maruti Suzuki Baleno Comparison?

Tata Altroz comparison with Maruti Suzuki Baleno (XZ vs Alpha variant) comparison based on dimensions, size, engine, transmission, power, features for petrol and diesel.

The new Tata Altroz is trying to set the new benchmark in the premium hatchback segment. Tata is calling the Altroz gold standard and to go with the name, it’s also available in gold colour option. Let’s put that claim to test by comparing the top variant of Altroz with the Maruti Suzuki Baleno’s top variant (Altroz XZ vs Baleno Alpha). We need to compare the dimensions, engine, transmission, power, torque and feature for both petrol and diesel engines.



In dimensions, both cars are very closely matched. But, the Tata Altroz comes out on top with a slightly wider and taller body. Although it has a smaller wheelbase and slightly less ground clearance. The boot space is comparable as the Altroz XZ has 345-litre boot space while the Baleno has 339 litres of boot capacity.

In the petrol engine comparison, the Tata Altroz has 86PS of power and 113Nm of torque from a 1.2-litre engine. The Maruti Baleno has 83PS and 113Nm so, the Altroz has a slight advantage. But it has a better advantage in terms of torque delivery. Its torque comes early at 3300rpm. So it should be easier to drive the Tata Altroz petrol in the city because the Baleno’s torque comes at 4200rpm. So, Maruti Baleno’s petrol engine is good for enjoyable driving characteristics.

Both cars have a 5-speed manual transmission. But Baleno also has a CVT automatic option.

The diesel engine of the Tata Altroz is a good option again because of its low-end torque delivery. It makes 90PS of power, 15PS more than Baleno diesel. It also makes 200Nm of torque from 1250rpm to 3000rpm. The Baleno only has 190Nm of torque at 2000rpm. With the diesel engine, both cars only have a 5-speed manual transmission.

The 2020 Tata Altroz has a good list of features which are not available in Baleno. Similarly, the Baleno has some features that aren’t available in Altroz.

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Renault Triber vs Hyundai Venue: Specification Comparison

The Renault Triber made its global debut in India in June 2019, and it is likely to launch in August. While Renault is yet to open the Triber’s bookings, the carmaker has already revealed its specifications. In this report, we compare the Triber’s exterior dimensions and engine specifications with those of the Hyundai Venue.

While the Venue won’t be a direct rival to the Triber, it is expected that the base-spec Venue will be in the same price range as the top-spec Triber. Since the Triber is a sub-4m seven seater vehicle, it doesn’t have many direct rivals. The Venue is a five-seater sub-compact SUV that rivals the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Tata Nexon.

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Dimensions comparison: Triber’s long wheelbase should be its USP!

Triber vs Venue Dimension Comparison

The Renault Triber is not the longer and wider car in this comparison, but it is taller than the Venue. It remains to be seen which of the two cars is more spacious, but the Venue could be the one that may seat three in relatively more comfort since it is the wider of the two.

Triber’s speciality lies in its long wheelbase, which may free up more room in the Triber’s cabin compared to the Venue. Triber has the bigger boot of the two cars and given that multiple seating configurations are also possible, it should be the more utilitarian car of the two.

Powertrain comparison: Seven seat Triber’s 1.0-litre engine raises some questions

Renault Triber vs Hyundai Venue Engine Specs Comparison

There are two petrol engine options available with the Venue — 1.2-litre, naturally-aspirated unit and 1.0-litre, turbocharged. The turbo-petrol engine is the one that is not available in the base variant, and it is also more expensive than the 1.2-litre unit in the S variant. Therefore, this comparison should ideally be between the Venue’s 1.2-litre unit and the Triber’s 1.0-litre engine.

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Between these engines, the Venue’s 1.2-litre unit is more powerful. But it is not available with an automatic transmission. Triber’s 1.0-litre engine will be available with both manual and automatic transmission options, however, it remains to be seen if it is adequately powerful to haul the car with seven passengers on board.

Should you wait for the Triber or buy the Venue?

If space, utility and style are the key attributes that you look for in your next car then it will be worth waiting for the Triber and taking a decision when you see both the cars in person. The Venue would win hands down if features, style and performance is what you want.

Source : Renault Triber vs Hyundai Venue: Specification Comparison

Tata Harrier With Black Exterior & Interior Might Come Soon

Tata Motors has showcased the Harrier mid-size SUV at its 2019 annual general meeting in black exterior paint. Tata does not offer the Harrier in black colour as of now. However, it looks like the manufacturer will soon start selling the mid-size SUV that rivals the likes of the MG Hector and Jeep Compass in black colour.

Apart from the new exterior colour, the showcased Harrier also featured a black interior with a silver element on the dashboard. At present, only the lower XE and XM variants of the Harrier get an all-black cabin, but these don’t get the silver finish on the dashboard.

The Harrier that was showcased with the black-silver cabin was equipped with terrain response modes, which are exclusively available in the Harrier XZ right now. So, while it remains to be seen whether Tata would offer black colour on the Harrier across the lineup, it is certain that the variant that was showcased was either XZ or another new variant that would feature amongst the top variants in terms of equipment on offer.

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On the outside, apart from the black exterior colour, the showcased Harrier did not get chrome inserts on door handles and ORVMs, like the top-spec Harrier XZ. It also featured black skid plates at the front and the rear instead of the silver painted ones on the regular model. The alloy wheels were also done in dark grey instead of silver.

It remains to be seen if the black Harrier will come as a special edition model, a new variant, or just a paint option on the regular Harrier. At present, the Harrier is available in four variants with prices ranging from Rs 13 lakh to Rs 16.76 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Harrier is available with just a diesel-manual powertrain.

Source :- Tata Harrier With Black Exterior & Interior Might Come Soon

MG Hector 2019: All you wanna know about the new upcoming SUV

The new MG Hector is getting all braced up to launch in the car market of India. V3Cars gathers up all the important details of the upcoming SUV for you.

The MG Hector SUV has been recently unveiled in India. The British automaker has revealed its first product for India along with all the specifications details ahead of its formal market launch in June 2019. MG Motors India has already commenced the pre-launch bookings for the Hector on its official website alongside at its dealerships across the country for an advance token amount of Rs. 50,000.

MG Motors India will start offering test drives for new MG Hector from the 15th of June 2019. The Hector SUV will be available for sale in India in both petrol and diesel versions. It will also come with a mild-hybrid petrol engine option. There will be both manual and automatic transmission options, while the automatic transmission will only be available with the petrol mill. The mild-hybrid petrol will draw its juice from a 48V lithium-ion battery pack.

MG has already revealed the specification details of the Hector SUV during its official unveiling. Under the hood, the premium SUV will get powered by a 1.5L turbocharged petrol engine offering 143 hp. It will get a 48V mild-hybrid version of the same 1.5 turbo petrol unit that will be more fuel efficient and offer up to 20 Nm more torque at low-speed levels as compared to the regular petrol model. On the other hand, the diesel version gets powered by a 2.0L diesel motor offering 170 hp. There will be a 6-speed manual transmission as standard, while the petrol engines also get a 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission choice.

The soon to launch MG Hector will also come with a whole host of premium features along with some firsts in segment. Its features list will include a massive 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system with lots of connectivity options technologies, 6 airbags, a panoramic sunroof and much more.

Post its Indian launch, the MG Hector will be locking its horns with the likes of Jeep Compass, Tata Harrier and Mahindra XUV500. While the SUV’s prices will be announced at its launch, it is expected to have a price range of around Rs. 15 lakhs — Rs. 20 lakhs.

Source - Medium

Toyota Glanza 2019: All you need to know about it

Toyota India has launched the new Glanza premium hatchback, as a result of its association with Maruti Suzuki. V3Cars offers you all the important details of the new car.

Japanese auto major Toyota has recently launched the Glanza premium hatchback model in India starting at Rs. 7.22 lakhs. The new Toyota Glanza 2019 is the first product of Toyota’s partnership with Maruti Suzuki. The Glanza is essentially a rebadged version of the updated new 2019 Maruti Suzuki Baleno that launched in January.

In terms of styling, the new Toyota Glanza is identical to the Maruti Baleno, except the front radiator grille design. The Glanza comes with projector headlamps along with LED DRLs and stylish two-tone alloy wheels. It also sports stylish LED tail lights.

Newly launched Toyota Glanza in India

The new Toyota Glanza premium hatchback is being offered for sale as an all-petrol car and is available in only 2 trim levels — G and V, both of which come with a manual and CVT automatic gearbox options. The Glanza G and V trims are based on the Baleno’s top variants Zeta and Alpha variants, respectively. The car also has three engine-gearbox options.

The Glanza cabin is also similar to the Baleno’s and borrows the same SmartPlay Studio infotainment system that Toyota calls the ‘Smart Playcast’ apart from a whole range of comfort and convenience features. The Glanza is also packed with good safety features that are available on the refreshed, including dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, rear camera and much more.

Needless to say, the Glanza shares the same petrol engine with the Baleno as well. The 1.2-liter petrol engine has the capability to generate a max power of 83 PS and 113 Nm of peak torque. Transmission duty is handled by a 5-speed manual and a CVT automatic gearbox option.

The new Toyota Glanza also gets manufactured at Maruti Suzuki’s production facility in Manesar.

The Glanza comes with a 3 year/1 lakh km warranty over Maruti Baleno’s 2 years/ 40,000 km warranty.

The Toyota Glanza 2019 will be rivaling with the likes of the Hyundai Elite i20, Honda Jazz, upcoming Tata Altroz and its identical twin Maruti Suzuki Baleno.

The new Toyota Glanza prices are as follows:

Glanza G MT Smart Hybrid — Rs. 7.22 lakhs

Glanza G CVT — Rs. 8.30 lakhs

Glanza V MT — Rs. 7.58 lakhs

Glanza V CVT — Rs 8.90 lakhs

Source - https://medium.com/@v3cars/toyota-glanza-2019-all-you-need-to-know-about-it

Ford updates the Freestyle CUV just before the Indian festive season

The Indian festive season has commenced and all the car makers are busy showering various offers, special schemes and discounts on their offerings to draw maximum buyers during this great shopping season. Car buyers usually also launch all-new, refreshed and special edition models during the festive season to pull the crowd. American auto major, Ford’s festive season preparations in India is also in line with the other auto majors operating in the Indian car market. As part of its festive season preparations, Ford India has mildly updated its Freestyle cross-hatch model.
The Ford Freestyle is the latest product offering in India from the house of the American automaker. Based on the Ford Figo hatchback, the new Freestyle is a cross-hatch, but Ford calls it a CUV (compact utility vehicle). Ford has updated the Freestyle very mildly just before the festive season by offering a few slight changes, which includes a new exterior body paint, namely - Ruby Red. The car has been also endowed with body coloured Outer Rear View Mirrors that has been made as a standard offering across the range of the car. The updated Ford Freestyle also now comes with adjustable rear headrests, a feature which was not offered originally at the time of the Freestyle’s launch earlier this year.
Apart from these subtle changes, the Ford Freestyle cross-hatch has not got any noticeable changes. All the mechanical and technical features also remain unaltered. The Freestyle is available for sale in the Indian car market in both its petrol and diesel avatars. The car’s petrol version draws its power from a new 1.2 litre naturally aspirated 3-cylinder petrol engine from Ford’s new Dragon petrol engine series. This new petrol mill has the capability to generate a max power output of 96 hp along with 120 Nm of peak torque. On the other hand, the diesel version of the car gets powered by the accomplished 1.5 litre, 4-cylinder TDCi oil burner which is good to belt out a peak power output of 100 hp along with a top torque of 215 Nm. The transmission duty is handled by a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox.
Due to various factors including the falling rupee, and the few updates, Ford India has increased the price of the Freestyle’s base model trim by around Rs. 20,000. The Ford Freestyle CUV, which launched in India in April this year, now comes with a price range of Rs. 5.23 lakhs to Rs. 7.89 lakhs (prices ex-showroom, Delhi). The attractive and sporty looking Ford Freestyle fights in the Indian car market with the likes of the Tata Tiago NRG and the Maruti Suzuki Ignis.
Ford is fully braced to make the most of this year’s festive season in India by updating its models. Apart from mildly refreshing its Freestyle, Ford has also launched the refreshed versions of its Aspire subcompact sedan model recently. The new Ford Aspire facelift shares quite a lot with the Freestyle when it comes to visual appeal, features and engines. We hope these new models boost Ford India’s sales performance during this festive season.

Mercedes-Benz to debut B-Class, GLE and Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC at the 2018 Paris Motor Show

German luxury auto giant Mercedes-Benz is going to debut as many as three models at the soon to commence 2018 Paris Motor Show, which will be held from 4th to 14th of October. Mercedes’ parent company Daimler has revealed that the company is going to make the world premiere of three vehicle models, namely – the Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC, are at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. This hat-trick of the new Mercedes-Benz models’ world premiere will certainly be a treat for the Mercedes fans visiting the grand French auto show this year.
However, this is not all, as on top of these three Merc models’ first public debut at the Paris Motor Show, the German auto behemoth will also be showcasing the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQC, the EQ Silver Arrow Concept car that’s inspired by the 1937 W 125 and the A-Class sedan at the auto event. The company stated that it is going to showcase this slew of models in order to make a statement about the company’s current manufacturing practice of a wide variety of car models, and also to offer a glimpse of to expect from Mercedes-Benz in the future.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV, which is the bestselling SUV from the German luxury car maker’s stable, continues to improve like all of the other popular Mercedes vehicles following Mercedes’ motto of constant improvements. The GLE is getting enhanced in terms of looks, refinement, customer requirements and cutting-edge technologies. Mercedes has been especially concentrating on endowing the GLE with enhanced driving assistance systems, which is also the focus on several other global auto majors and this year’s Paris Motor Show will be showcasing a slew of cars with amazing cars loaded with advanced driving assistance systems. The all new Mercedes-Benz GLE will be showcasing its new user interface among many other technological enhancements at the auto show.
On the other hand, the new Mercedes B-Class is going to boast of being more dynamic as compared against its predecessor, while it will also come with enhanced agility offering improved comfort, ride and handling. The all-new B-Class will also offer a perfect amalgamation of sophisticated style, luxury, performance, safety and top-notch technologies to offer an all-rounder of an enticing package.
Speaking of the performance-centric Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC model, as per the German luxury auto major, this model offers the entry point into the Driving Performance world. The Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC is undoubtedly built for the driving enthusiasts who don’t want to miss out on the luxury quotient as well. This new model is focused on offering an engaged driving experience with powerful dynamics and sporty look and feel.

Adding to the long list of model showcases from Mercedes-benz at the soon to commence 2018 Paris Motor Show, will be a smart brand show car that will be commemorating the brand’s 20th anniversary. The new Mercedes-Benz EQ brand will present the single-seater Silver Arrow concept model to wow the audience, while the first EV production model – the EQC will also make its public debut. The recently unveiled A-Class sedan will also be displayed at the auto show.

2018 Tata Tiago NRG Launched At INR 5.50 Lakh

Tata Motors launched the Tiago NRG crosshatch in the country priced at Rs 5.50 lakh for the petrol variant and Rs 6.32 lakh for the diesel version (ex-showroom, Delhi). Available for sale at all the authorized Tata Motors’ dealerships, the  NRG version will be offered in three exterior colour options - Canyon Orange, Fuji White, and Malabar Silver.

Guenter Butschek, CEO and MD, Tata Motors said- In line with our brand promise ‘Connecting Aspirations’, we want to be in sync with the growing trend of bringing to market more SUV like vehicles. To meet this aspiration, we have launched today, the Tiago NRG as our ‘Urban Toughroader’. With this launch, we are extending the Tiago brand and increasing our presence by entering into newer segments and tapping new sets of buyers. This launch is a step towards our Turnaround 2.0 journey, as we continue to focus on ‘winning sustainably’ in the PV business. We are confident that our customers will appreciate the Tiago NRG just like the Tiago hatchback."

The “Urban Toughroader” as the Tata Motors calls it, the newly launched Tiago NRG gets a raised ground clearance of 180 mm compared to regular Tiago’s 170 mm as well as has grown bigger with  47 mm in length, 18 mm in width and 52 mm in height. In terms of features at the exterior, the crosshatch gets a black body kit, two-tone front bumpers, integrated silver scuff plates, side skirts and cladding on wheel arches and tailgate, and the grille, roof, mirrors, and B-pillar are blacked out. Other than these, projector headlamps with black inserts from the top Tata Tigor variant have also been offered. 

Talking about the features at the inside, the 2018 Tiago NRG offers a new 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, black interior with orange highlights, some silver accents on the central console, cooled glovebox, six-way adjustable driver seat, AC vents, and gear knob and the 8-speaker Harman sound system, while the safety features include dual front airbags, ABS with EBD and corner stability, reverse parking sensors, follow me home lamps and driver seat belt reminder. 
Under the hood, the Tata Tiago NRG gets the same as 1.2-litre Revotron petrol and 1.05-litre Revotorq diesel motors as the standard model. While the 1.2 litre petrol engine generates 84 bhp and 115 Nm, the diesel mill develops 69 bhp of maximum power and 140 Nm of peak torque. Both the engines are mated to a five-speed manual transmission only in the Tiago NRG. 

The newly launched Tiago NRG competes against the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Celerio X that is priced between Rs. 4.75 lakh and Rs. 5.61 lakh as well as more expensive Ford’s Freestyle and Mahindra’s KUV100 NXT and the entry- level cross hatch the Renault Kwid Climber in terms of features. However, in terms of pricing, its pricing also overlaps with a few variants of the Ignis and the Grand i10. Apart from this, Tata Motors has recently launched the new Nexon Kraz limited edition model in the country priced at Rs 7.16 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The launch marks the 1st anniversary of the Nexon brand in India. Based on the Nexon XT trim, the Tata Nexon Kraz is pronounced as ‘craze’ and has been offered in two variants- Kraz and Kraz+. Stay tuned to V3cars.com for further updates from Tata Motors.