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.