New Cars Launched

DaimlerChrysler India Mercedes-Benz new E class (Oct. 2002) - The new E Class Mercedes Benz, the E 240 petrol, has been launched in India within nine months of its debut in Europe. Priced at Rs 33.9 lakh, ex showroom, Mumbai. With the launch of the new E Class model, DaimlerChrysler India (DCIL) will phase out the W 210 series.
[ E240 - W211 ]

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Camry (Oct. 2002) - The Camry model is the sixth generation of the model which was first launched in 1983. The car has been priced at Rs 18.45 lakh for V3 model while the V1 model has been priced at Rs 17.95 lakh. The V3 model has leather upholstery while V1 has fabric upholstery. The 2.4 litre engine has a four-speed manual transmission and electronically-controlled suspension. It is equipped with advanced collision safety body as well as dual stage supplemental restraint system airbags for the front seats and curtain shield airbags for the rear seats.
[ Camry V1 ] [ Camry V3 ]

Hyundai Accent Viva (Aug. 2002) - Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has launched Viva, a sporty 1599 cc, semi-notchback version of its mid-size car ‘Accent’ priced at Rs 6.80 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The ‘Accent Viva’ is the fifth variant of the car after ‘GLS’, ‘GLX’, ‘GVS’ and ‘Tornado’ variants being manufactured at HMIL. The new model has features like anti-lock braking system, alloy wheels, collapsible steering column, rear defogger and adjustable driving seat. Accent Viva has maximum horsepower (ps/rpm) 102.6/5800 and maximum torque (kgm/rpm) 14.4/4500 with rack & pinion with power assist steering system. Exclusive Viva features include ABS, 14” aluminium alloy wheels, leather wrapped steering wheel, leather wrapped TGS Knob with chrome insert, audio with remote and rear wiper & washer.
[ Accent Viva ]

Mahindra Scorpio (June. 2002) - Mahindra & Mahindra launched its sports utility vehicle "Scorpio" after investing Rs 600 crore in its design and development over the last five years. The Scorpio is available with diesel and petrol engine options. The 2.6 petrol engine, equipped with a turbocharged engine costs Rs 5.5 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai price of Euro I version) while the fully loaded 2.6 DX model with diesel engine is available for Rs 6.10 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai price). The diesel engine has been developed in-house in collaboration with AVL, Austria. The petrol version, whose engine is sourced from Renault costs Rs.7.07 lakh in Mumbai.
[ Scorpio Petrol ] [ Scorpio Turbo 2.6 ] [ Scorpio Turbo 2.6DX ]





Car Models Phased Out


Maruti 1000 & Gypsy 1000 - Maruti Udyog Ltd (MUL) has discontinued two of its models - Maruti 1000 and Gypsy 1000 - as part of efforts to ``rationalise'' product range. The models, powered by a 1000 cc engine, have been discontinued after the company decided not to upgrade the powertrains to meet existing emission norms.

WagonR VX - MARUTI Udyog has discontinued production of the top-end version of its latest offering Wagon R VX and is introducing two new variants of the car featuring power-steering as standard fitment.

Matiz SE and SP - Daewoo Motors introduced two new variants of Matiz - SG and SA - which have replaced the existing Matiz SE and SP models. The new versions have added features like power steering and factory-fitted anti-theft device.

Ford Escort - Ford India has decided not to resume production of the popular Escort model and instead launch a new version of the Ford Ikon with the 1.3 litre Endura Engine. Ford officials said that this decision is part of a world-wide strategy to phase out Ford Escort as "the car has run out of its life cycle".



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