This new upcoming edition is internally coded as ULC (ultra low car) and will be manufactured at an all new unit in Chakan, near Pune. It is expected that this edition will initially be produced in the Petrol version and later they may add the diesel variant. Important feature is like add into this ULC edition will sport a front engine and offer a maximum speed of 80kmpl.

According to earlier reports it would be powered by highly efficient two cylinder engine and will be teamed with manual transmission and offer an option of automatic transmission.

It is expected that the Nissan Ultra Low Car will be approximately priced at 1.03 lakhs.

All auto fans that are looking at economical four wheel vehicles which can be run on city roads will positively wait for the launch of this new edition.

Silhouette

The Pixo is 3565mm in length, 1600 wide and 1470 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2360mm.  This edition is one of the lightest cars in comparison to other cars in the same segment. The light weight enables it to offer better performance, improved fuel efficiency and better emissions. This edition has impressive front fascia with bold headlamps, and six slot grille. Its roofline slants downwards at the rear end which offers better outward visibility. The 14 inch alloy wheels add the finishing touches to the entire bodyline.

Inside the cabin

The Nissan Pixo has roomy interiors and can comfortably seat four passengers. It is well styled with two tone gray and black shades. The entire cabin has been desired to offer maximum comfort to the passenger. There is abundant storage space to store items of basic necessities.

Powertrain

The Nissan Pixo will be powered by 1.0 liter three cylinder engine which would generate 65ps at 6,000rpm and 90Nm at 4000 rpm. It will be teamed wit five speed manual transmission and will offer an option of four speed automatic transmission. This edition will be equipped with Mac Pherson suspensions at the rear end to offer better performance.

Features

The Nissan Pixo will be available in two trims Visia and Acenta. The standard edition will feature power steering, dual front air bags and antilock brakes while the Acenta edition would include power front windows, front fog lamps, split folding rear seat, keyless entry and side airbags.

They offer an option of curtain airbags, electronic stability and manual air conditioning.

Overall the Nissan Pixo seems to be an impressive edition with a perfect combination of style and performance.

The Mitsubishi Colt has a fairly stylish styling. It will be available in three door and five door models. The interiors are well designed with adequate space for four tall passengers. The trunk is rather small in spite of the fold down rear seats. The interiors will be equipped with simple controls and gauges that are well placed and easy to understand.

Mitsubishi plans to launch the Colt in petrol as well as Diesel editions. It is expected that the engines will be developed by Mercedes. The petrol edition will be equipped by a 1.1 liter engine which would generate 74bhp; it would also offer the option of 1.3 liter petrol engine which would pump out 94bhp. The company plans to introduce the diesel edition which will sport a 1.5 liter engine.

The Colt is easy to drive and there is no interrupting noise that can be heard inside the cabin. Its light steering also enables a refined handling.

The Mitsubishi Colt features CD player and electric front windows while the mid level Colt features steering wheel mounted controls, air conditioner, and all round electric windows.

The Colt is also well equipped with safety features such as twin front airbags, emergency braking system that would flash the hazards at double speed to warn other drivers and stop in case of emergency.

The main highlights of this edition are decent space for four adults, impressive interiors, and good performance. The only drawbacks that can be noted are trunk space is very small, and the standard edition is equipped with very few features.

Overall, This Mitsubishi Colt 2010 which is expected to be priced at five lakhs will succeed in wooing most auto buffs.

Silhouette

Fiat has designed this edition with an elegant and strong personality that will appeal to most auto enthusiasts. Its body line is well crafted with smooth lines and sharply rising waistline that makes it very desirable. It is a luxurious car with interiors designed to offer maximum comfort and a plush look. The Bravo is deigned to comfortably seat five passengers.

Powertrain

The new Bravo edition will be available in petrol and diesel editions. The petrol edition will be powered by 1368cc four cylinder engine which will deliver 148bhp. The diesel edition will be powered by 1910 cc, 16 valve turbocharged engine which will produce 150bhp at the rate of 4000rpm. This edition sprints from zero to 100kph in 9 seconds at a top speed of 190kmph. It offers a decent fuel economy of 11kmpl on city level and 14 kmpl on highways; however a better fuel economy would have been appreciated.

Features

The new Bravo is equipped with various features such as alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, body colored bumper, tachometer, trip meter, remote fuel filler, centre remote locking, folding rear seats, rear wiper, and rear defogger.

It also includes safety features such as airbags, rear seat belts, fog lamps, and anti lock braking system.

Overall, the Fiat Bravo is an impressive hatchback that would offer tough competition to its rivals.

Silhouette

The Maruti Cervo looks likes a younger sibling of the Honda Fit. The exterior bodyline is well designed with neat and classy lines and cuts which offer an impressive look to this edition. The front fascia is daunting with arching roofline and sporty headlamps and fog lamps which are situated next to the large grille. The rear end has also been well designed with large tail lamps. This edition is designed taking in consideration the likes of the younger generation. It has the perfect sleek and sporty look which is very appealing.

Inside the cabin

The Maruti Cervo has well defined cabin with semi bucket seats in the front row. The rear seat can comfortably seat two passengers only which means this edition can seat four passengers in comfort.  The Cervo has interiors designed similar to the Maruti swift. There is adequate storage space in the front row and the boot can also accommodate daily shopping bags. The controls and gauges are well placed to offer convenience to the driver.

Powertrain

The Maruti Cervo will be powered by a 0.7 liter, 660cc petrol engine with VVT and Bluetooth capability. It would generate a maximum power of 60bhp and will be teamed with automatic transmission. It is expected that this edition will be available in All Wheel Drive system also. This peppy engine is designed to offer improved fuel efficiency.

Conclusion

It is expected that this beautifully designed Maruti Cervo will be a success in India. They offer a perfect combination of stylish looks and impressive performance at a decent price. It is speculated that this edition would be the fastest and most selling car in the Indian market.

The BMW Mini Cooper will be imported as completely built units.  It is ideally crafted to meet the needs of the Indian roads. It is expected that the Mini is just 60 mm longer than its predecessor and offers a similar width which means it is not exceptionally wide and can comfortably seat smaller passengers.  However it is slightly larger than the Fiat 500 and Beetle which gives it an edge in the small car segment.  It is noted that there is limited leg space at the rear end while the trunk can hold aproximately160 liters which is slightly bigger than the older edition.

Powertrain

BMW Mini Cooper will offer options of four engine types a 1.4 liter petrol engine which would generate 95 bhp which is not very powerful.  The  optional 1.6 liter diesel engine  which produces  110 bhp  which is much better  in comparison to the 1.4 liter engine. It also offers an option of 1.6 liter engine which would deliver 120bhp. The Cooper S would be powered by turbocharged 1.6 liter engine which would pump out 175 bhp.

The Mini offers a superb performance keeping up to the BMW reputation It offers a smooth ride even on bumpy roads. It has been designed to offer a better performance than its earlier edition.

All auto enthusiasts from India would have to wait till June 2010 till this edition is launched.

Silhouette

The Chevy Beat edition is a sporty hatchback car which offers the panache of urban lifestyle. It is equipped with five doors but have a 3 door coupe like appearance .This edition features chrome coated radiator grille and bezel. The headlamps will be crafted in a manner that it will stretch from the front to the back of the hood. The tail lamps are round in shape and have clear polycarbonate lenses while the fog lamps sport two tone colors. The windows and the rooflines offer a sporty look to this edition.

Overall the Chevy Beat has an impressive body style.

Inside the cabin

The interiors of the Chevrolet Beat are quite practical and impressive. The interiors feature comfortable seats with head rests that can be vertically adjusted up to 65 mm.  It has been crafted to offer adequate storage space to store basic utilities like mobile phones bottles, etc.

Powertrain

The Chevrolet Beat is powered by a 1.2 liter 4 cylinder engine which would produce 70 bhp. It would be teamed with a five speed manual transmission.  This edition is engineered to offer better fuel economy.

Features

The new Chevy Beat will be available in three trims viz. the base PS  edition, the mid level LS version and the plush LT trim. The base PS edition will feature power steering, rear folding seats and manual AC. The mid level LS edition will additionally include chrome grille, central locking system and rear parcel tray. The plush LT edition would sport roof rails, tilt steering and rear power windows, auto air conditioning and safety features like antilock brake system and airbags.

Conclusion

The Chevrolet Beat is a hatchback with a perfect combination of style and power.

The engineers have crafted this edition as the next gen car to cater to the fast growing Indian market.

Body style

The i30 would measure 4,245 mm in length, 1,765 mm in width, and 1,480 mm in height along with a large wheel base of 2650mm. the larger wheelbase would offer a comparatively greater interior space for a vehicle of this size. This edition is designed to be impressively spacious and would offer a total luggage space of 340 liters with rear seats upright.

Powertrain

It is expected that the i30 will be powered by gasoline engine and offer an option of diesel engine which would generate 90-140 horsepower. It would be teamed to an automatic transmission or a five speed all synchro gear box.

Features

The Hyundai i30 will feature 15 inch alloy wheels, front active head rests, front and rear electric window, air conditioning, remote central locking with deadlocks and alarm, front fog lights, heated electric door mirror, ipod USB and Aux input connections, steering wheel mounted audio control, six airbags and electronic stability program (ESP).

Conclusion

Overall the Hyundai i30 seems to be luxurious and much spacious car in the segment. It offers a complete package of comfort, sufficient interior space, refinement, economy and impressive levels of standard equipment. However its exterior looks could have been designed to be more eye catching.

The 2010 Chevrolet Traverse priced at MSRP: $29,224 – $39,985 caters to all those buyers who are looking at a combination of sporty appearance, car like dynamics and family focused functionality. This edition offers the best equation in the affordable mid size SUV category. It competes with stars like Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia.

What’s on offer?

The 2010 Chevrolet traverse adds some features such as USB ports, navigation and DVD entertainment system.

Silhouette

The 2010 Chevrolet Traverse has been styled with appealing looks and is quite identical on most trims. It has picked up styling cues from the Chevrolet Malibu like the big twin port grille which looks inspired from Malibu. Its front fascia features projector style headlights which sport a unique and elegant look to this edition.

Overall this edition features a very sporty appearance that allures most buyers.

Inside the cabin

The 2010 Chevrolet Traverse has an attractive cabin which has been crafted with two tone color scheme. The cabin is roomy and can comfortably seat seven or eight passengers. The first two row seats are quite comfortable and supportive while the third row seat can accommodate passengers with reasonable comfort. This edition offers a generous cargo space of 117 cubic feet.

The instrument panel features controls that are simple and easy to read. However there is a cluster of too many small and similar looking buttons that confuses the operator.

Features of 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

The 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is available in three trims LS, LT and LTZ.

The base LS trim features 17 inch steel wheels, full power accessories, a tilt telescoping steering wheel, OnStar and a six speaker CD/MP3 player with auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio.

The Mid level LT trim is subdivided into two trims 1LT and 2LT. The 1LT package includes 18 inch alloy wheels, eight way power driver seat, heated side view mirror, rear parking sensors and leather wrapped steering wheel. The 2LT package additionally includes power lift gate, rear view camera integrated into the rear view mirror, tri zone automatic climate control, and a 10 speaker Bose audio system with rear audio controls.

The plush LTZ trim nets 20 inch wheel, heated and ventilated power front seats, remote ignition, leather upholstery and Bluetooth connectivity.

Chevy offers the options of adding features from the higher trim to the base edition via optional packages. It also offers the option of navigation system which includes rear view camera, real time traffic, and USB port.

2010 Chevrolet Traverse Powertrain

The 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is powered by 3.6 liter V6 engine which generates 281 horsepower and 266 pounds feet of torque. It is teamed with six speed automatic transmission with manual shift control. This edition offers an estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg city levels, 24 mpg on highway, and 19 mpg combined with the front wheel drive while the all wheel drive delivers 16/2319 mpg.

The LTZ trim delivers 288 horsepower and 270 pounds feet of torque with the help of the dual outlet exhaust.

2010 Chevrolet Traverse Safety

The 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with front seat side airbags, side curtain airbags, antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control and OnStar.

During the various tests conducted to check the efficiency of this edition it scored a perfect five stars for the protection of passengers in head on and side impact collisions.

Conclusion

The 2010 Chevrolet Traverse offers a refined ride and handling, impressive cargo space, and comfortable seating in the third row. The main drawbacks that can be noted are large size hampers maneuverability and compromised outward visibility.

The 2010 Buick Enclave priced at MSRP: $ 35,165 -$43,695 is a crossover SUV with mini van like features. It is ideally designed for families who wish to buy a vehicle with classy styling, plush interiors and a combination of practicality. It is an intriguing alternative to luxury crossovers from Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Acura and BMW.

What’s on offer?

The 2010 Buick Enclave offers many new features with the introduction of new top of the line CXL2, standard 19 inch wheels, optional 20 inch chrome wheels, a USB jack for the optional Bose stereo. It receives quicker downshift for its automatic transmission.

Silhouette

The 2010 Buick Enclave has a very bold, stylish and sleek exterior. This edition has been artistically designed with smooth lines which gives a smaller look to this edition.  The body line has retro influences. The curvy body style with chrome and bold grille works enhances the overall look of this edition.

Overall this edition has curvy exteriors which are classy and tasteful and sure to draw the attention of all auto buffs.

Inside the cabin

The 2010 Buick Enclave’s interiors are tastefully done with chrome trim and wood grain inlays. The cabin is quite roomy and can comfortably seat seven to eight passengers. The seats are dressed in soft stitched leather which offers a pleasing look.  This edition offers abundant storage space with approximate 19 cubic feet behind the third row. The second and third row seats fold to provide additional cargo space.

The audio and climate controls are quite small which makes it difficult for the driver to operate while driving. The outward visibility is also compromised when compare to other crossover SUV.

Features of 2010 Buick Enclave

The 2010 Buick enclave crossover SUV is available in three trims CX, CXL1and CXL2.

The base CX trim features 19 inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, partial power front seats, power lift gate, heated outside mirror, bi xenon  HID headlights, cloth upholstery, atilt telescoping steering wheel, automatic climate control, Bluetooth, a six speaker CD/MP3 audio system with satellite radio and auxiliary audio jack and OnStar telematics.

The mid level CXL1 is gains leather upholstery, driver seat memory functions, heated power front seats, rear parking sensors, back up camera, small rear view  mirror display, and remote ignition.

The plush CXL2 adds active headlamps, power tilt telescoping steering wheel, power folding heated outside mirror with driver side auto dimming, cooling function for the front seat, and a ten speaker Bose surround sound system with USB audio jack.

Buick offers option of hi tech packages which can be added to CXL1 and CXL2 trim. A rear seat entertainment package which features Bose Audio system, a DVD player and a 9 inch flip down screen. The navigation package includes navigation package with back up camera display and rear audio controls.

2010 Buick Enclave Powertrain

The 2010 Buick Enclave is powered by 3.6 liter V6 engine that generates 288 horsepower and 270 pounds feet of torque. It can be teamed with front wheel drive or all wheel drive and six speed automatic transmission is standard on this edition.

This burly edition offers an estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg city levels, 24 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined for front wheel drive and 16 mpg city levels, 22 mpg highway and 18 mph combined on all wheel drive.

2010 Buick Enclave Safety

The 2010 Buick enclave is equipped with front seat side airbag, full length side curtain airbag, and stability control.

During the various crash tests conducted to check the efficiency of this edition it scored a perfect five stars for both frontal and side impacts.

Conclusion

The 2010 Buick Enclave crossover SUV is ideally designed with upscale interiors and slick exterior styling. The main highlights of this edition are sleek design inside and out, abundant cargo space, roomy cabin, smooth and quiet ride and impressive crash test scores.

The main drawbacks that can be noted are size hampers maneuverability, compromised outward visibility, no optional V8 engine, and excessive interior chrome trim reflects sunlight.