There is now a new racier and sportier 5 Series, the BMW 530d M. The M stands for the M Sport package. The 530d is powered by a 2993cc, 6-cylinder diesel engine that generates an impressive 255bhp, a sure shot performer. The interiors too have undergone many changes. Priced at Rs 57.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), this beast, with its promising performance is a great car on offer.
After its international launch in 1999, the BMW X5 is now all set to enter the Indian market. BMW has given the X5 a huge makeover, both interior and exterior, before launching it here. The X5 comes with two engine options: the petrol 4.4-litre V8 and the 3.0-litre straight six diesel. The 8-speed automatic gearbox works like a charm. The new X5 is undoubtedly a car to look forward to!
BMW Z4 has undergone a facelift. The new Z4 comes with restyled bumpers, new chrome gills within the front flanks, a new alloy wheel design, and a new grille and headlamp design. Though the new Z4, priced at Rs 69.9 lakh, hasn't undergone any serious facelift the car has all the positives of the old Z4, which has always been a favourite of the buyers.
The German car maker, Volkswagen, now has in store for you the Vento TSI. This car, with a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine generating 103bhp and a torque of 175Nm, is a car for the ones living life on the fast lane. Priced at 9.99 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi), the car hasn't gone through any changes to the exterior or interiors or even the ride quality. Nevertheless, Vento TSI is the best version of it in offer.
Honda has launched the diesel variant of its most successful car, the City. The new City has a .5 litre i-DTEC diesel engine, with a 6-speed manual gearbox that generates 99bhp@3,600rpm and generates a torque of 200Nm. The inside too has undergone a complete makeover. The new City is definitely Honda's way of making its versatility known.
Jeep Grand Cherokee bowls you out with its good looks. Assisted by a 240bhp, 3.0-litre diesel engine mated to a ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox it coasts smooth ahead of every other car on the road. Added to the list of impressive features are the off-road systems, multi-purpose touch screen system and tyre tronics.
The latest Volvo offering the V40 Cross Country while more than appeases in its exteriors disappoints a little in its interiors. Available in two options: the 180bhp T4 petrol and the five-cylinder 148bhp D3 diesel, V40 Cross Country does not disappoint.
The new GL slightly larger in dimensions, is accompanied by features like electric power steering, crosswind assist, ESP, hill descent function as well as Mercedes patent COMAND system. It turns out to be a smooth drive under the 2987cc V6 diesel engine gurgling 258bhp and attached to a seven-speed automatic transmission. It is priced at Rs 77.9 lakhs.
The E 63 AMG comes with an astoundingly powerful engine - an AMG-tuned, 5,461cc V8 bi-turbo petrol engine that is capable of churning 550bhp and 720Nm of torque and attached to a seven-speed transmission. Plus the car provides four different driving mode options - Comfort, Sport, Sport and Manual.
