Verna Transform - Launched!

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), on 23rd June has launched the all new Verna Transform, a ‘Dynamic by DNA’ luxury sedan. With dynamic features and a distinctive sporty styling, the all new Verna Transform aims to answer the customer’s need for dynamic styling by complementing the power-packed performance.
EXTERIOR- About the exteriors, Verna Transform gets a fresh, new look with features like ‘Sharp eye’ headlamps that provide better illumination and also complement the new bumper design. The stylish new front grille with body coloured styled inserts gives Verna Transform a more aggressive look. The ‘cascade mesh’ air dam provides for a smooth yet dynamic look. New circular front fog lamps in stylish trapezoidal bezels make it much safer and easier to drive during the foggy winters. To complement the sporty looks, the Verna Transform has trendy LED Turn Indicators on Outside Rear View Mirrors that enhances visibility. A new set of rear combination lamps and dual tone chrome rear garnish along with two tone rear bumper with smartly placed reflector gives the all new Verna Transform an unmatched road presence and a distinctive sporty look. And as if all this was not enough, the exhaust tip with chrome finish adds to the overall sporty appeal.

INTERIOR- The interiors of the Verna Transform have been changed to increase user convenience and driving comfort. With a view to enhance the interior appeal, a unique blue LED illumination has been introduced that gives the cockpit a refined and premium look and also makes it more soothing for the eyes. The luxurious interiors are complemented by a new instrument cluster with silver surround dials that is neatly arranged and is capable of giving vital vehicle information at a glance.

While the interior and exterior features have been given a completely fresh look the Verna Transform retains the powerful & popular powertrain of its predecessor. The petrol variants include – 1.6 VTVT & 1.6 SX VTVT – while the diesel variants include - 1.5 CRDi VGT, 1.5 SX CRDi VGT & 1.5 SX VGT (AT). In order to appeal to a larger target group, Hyundai will be offering the customer choice of factory fitted or after market audio system on the VTVT and VGT variants.

The 1.6 litre petrol variant develops an impressive power of 103.2PS@5500 rpm and torque of 14.9kgm@3000 rpm. The 1.5 litre diesel variant develops a whopping power output of 110 PS@4000 rpm and an impressive torque of 24kgm@1900 - 2750 rpm. The top end diesel variant will be available with both - a 5-speed manual and the unique to segment 4-speed automatic transmission.

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I know, I have not been updating the blog for the past few months. I am sorry about that. Actually I was very busy with my studies and all that I didn't get a chance to write, update my blog. But, now I am back and yes, with a change too.

I thought of change the old name "TOP GEAR" with a new one "THE AUTOMOBILEZ". As such the blog address got changed from http://the-top-gear.blogspot.com to http://theautomobilez.blogspot.com . Remember its AUTOMOBILEZ, a "Z" is in there not "S" :). So, friends if you have been bookmarking the old address, then kindly replace it by the new one that is http://theautomobilez.blogspot.com or just press "Ctrl+D" to bookmark "THE AUTOMOBILEZ".

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Honda Siel Cars India Ltd Sales : December 2009

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, sold 4,061 units and registered growth of 10.71% increase in sales in the month of December 2009 as against 3,668 units sold during the corresponding month last year.The cumulative sales of the company during the fiscal year period April-December’ 09 was 43,626 units as against 33,700 units sold during the same period last year marking an increase of 30% in sales.

Model wise sales break-up: City: 3269; Jazz: 269; Civic: 363; Accord: 113, CR-V: 47

TVS Motor Sales : Decmeber 2009

TVS Motor Company registered significant growth of 34% in December 2009, registering total two wheeler sales of 1,19,701 units against 89,285 units in the corresponding period of the previous year. The company's cumulative growth therefore stood at 10 % with sales of 1,109,054 units in the current financial year up to December 2009 against 1,006,724 units in the same period last year. Domestic sales of the company witnessed a steady increase in sales posting 42 % growth with sales of 1,02,479 units in December 2009 as against 72,355 units in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Motorcycle sales witnessed 24% increase in sales registering 49,560 units in December 2009 when compared to 40,057 units recorded in December 2008.The company's scooter sales grew by 45 % with sales of 21,566 units when compared to 14,912 units in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Showing signs of recovery, exports recorded a marginal growth of 2% registering sales of 17,222 units of two wheelers in December 2009 as against 16,930 units in the corresponding period of the previous year.