ENTICING SUVS READY TO HIT INDIAN ROADS

Upcoming Sport Utility Vehicles

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

In the domestic market, the sport utility vehicles occupy an important position owing to their distinguished performance and sturdy body graphics which is best suited for Indian roads. They are spacious too. Some of these vehicles that are going to be rolled out in India soon are listed below.

MARUTI SUZUKI XA ALPHA The XA Alpha shares the same platform as

that of Swift. It was displayed at the Auto Expo 2012 at New Delhi. The MPV, from the stables of Maruti, is going to be a good competitor in the 2013’s MPV arena. It will be equipped with K-Series petrol and DDiS diesel engine. The five-block grille design is eye-catching. The exterior is sturdy and sporty with bold bumpers, large bonnet and bulging wheel arches. The interior of XA Alpha is luxurious with ample of legroom and headroom both in the front as well as back. There are two seats specifically crafted for kids which can be folded to increase the baggage space. The vehicle would be priced at Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 7 lakh (Ex-showroom) and is expected to be launched in India in the third quarter of 2013.

CHEVROLET TRAX The Chevrolet Trax has been put forward by

Opel Mokka from Europe and Buick Encore from North America. It was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show 2012. The vehicle has world class technical features. The Trax would be available in the following engine options - 1.4 litre turbocharged and 1.6 litre naturally aspirated petrol engines and 1.7 litre diesel engine. All the engines will be coupled with manual transmission except for the 1.7 litre diesel engine that will get an automatic transmission. The Trax resembles Captiva a lot. The sturdy alloy wheels, Chevrolet bowtie and the specifically designed headlights impart an aggressive look to this compact SUV. The interior is spacious and can seat 5 persons. The interior has numerous small cubby holes that increase the utility space of this vehicle. The Trax would be launched at the end of this year or in the beginning of the next year.

CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER

General Motors, American auto major, is all ready to roll out its dazzling SUV - the Trailblazer. The car is expected to hit the Indian roads by the end of this year. Chevrolet Trailblazer would come with a price tag of Rs. 17 lakh to Rs. 22 lakh. The car is expected to be equipped with two turbo diesel engines under its hood . The 2.8 litre engine will spew a maximum power of 147 bhp and a torque of 350 nm whereas the 2.5 litre engine will churn out 177 bhp of peak power and a torque of 470 nm. The exterior seems to be truly chic in every way as GM has put in loads of effort and thought on its styling.

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