Audi A3 Sedan Luxurious Car by Audi - OOOO

Audi A3 Sedan Preview

The A3 sedan is Audi’s answer to Mercedes-Benz CLA and BMW 1 Series sedan. The sedan was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and is set to debut in India at the 2014 Auto Expo, to slot in below the A4 as one of the entry-level models for the German marque.

At 4.46 meter, the A3 sedan is shorter than the A4 and has MQB underpinning like most other new Volkswagen models. The overall appearance is typical Audi and most design elements resemble with the A3 Sportback. Audi says that the new model is a cross between coupe and three-box design.

This sedan is smaller than the A4, so the space will also be a relatively less. The front seat space won’t be much of an issue, but the rear could be a little cramped. The boot space at 425 liters will be sufficient for most occasions.

The features list will include Audi MMI and the all the safety bits including ABS-EBS, ESP and airbags. The A3 sedan will be available in both petrol and diesel guise in India – the petrol version will be most probably be powered by 1.8-litre TFSI unit developing 168bhp and 320Nm, the oil burner is expected to use the 2.0-litre TDI mill with output of 141bhp and 320Nm. Both the engines will power the front wheels via seven-speed DSG gearbox.

The Audi A3 sedan is expected to be launched in April 2014. Initially the car might be imported to India as a CBU, but Audi will soon start CKD operations from its Aurangabad plant.

Source - http://www.carwale.com/audi-cars/a3sedan/

Honda Mobilio - New SUV Launch by Honda

Honda Mobilio Preview

The Brio platform is one of Honda’s major developments for the Asian markets. The platform currently underpins the Brio hatchback and
the Amaze sedan, while a third model has just been unveiled in Indonesia. The all-new car is called the Honda Mobilio and is a seven-seater MVP that will be launched in India next year.

Expected Launch: May 2014

Expected Price:  6.50 - 9 lakhs

The Honda Mobilio MPV (codenamed 2NH) is 4.4-meters long (wheelbase of 2.6-meters) and has a ground clearance of 185mm. It looks like a stretched out version of the Brio but much like Amaze, it looks like it has been designed from the ground up to be an MPV.

The Mobilio is a budget MUV, so expect lot of component sharing with the other Honda cars and that also means a very competitive pricing. Once launched, the Mobilio will compete with the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Chevrolet Enjoy and Mahindra Quanto.

The interiors of the new car expected to be similar to that of the Amaze and Brio with beige being the predominant colour. The front two rows will certainly be spacious with foldable third-row that can either accommodate children or make way for extra luggage. The equipment list on Honda cars is generally below par compared to the competitors, so don’t expect music system with Bluetooth or too many trendy features. However, the safety bits will be up to the mark – ABS-EBD and airbags will be standard fitments for higher trims.

The Mobilio will be powered by the new 1.5-litre turbocharged Earth Dreams diesel engine churning out 100PS and 205Nm – the same unit that powers the Amaze sedan. It will also get a petrol variant which will probably be powered by the 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol unit from the Honda City. There is also a possibility that Honda will reduce the size of the car to sub-4 to get the tax benefits, in which case the 1.2-litre petrol unit from the Amaze and Brio will due to the duty for the Mobilio.

The Mobilio is expected to be launched in India around next April, but a production ready version might debut at the 2014 Auto Expo in February. Honda will target the Ertiga with the new car, so expect the starting price of around Rs 6.25 lakh for petrol base variant, the top-end diesel on the other hand should carry a price tag of around Rs 9 lakh.

Source - http://www.carwale.com/honda-cars/mobilio/