Maruti Suzuki introduces VXi trim in Alto 800 & Car swift dzire zxi

Maruti Suzuki India Limited, the country’s largest passenger car maker, has added a new variant in the line up of Alto 800, named VXi. With a price tag of Rs 3.13 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the new trim has been equipped with a number of additional features, which are sure to gather immense appreciation from the price sensitive Indian buyers. All-door power windows, left side rear view mirror, central locking, airbag for driver, rear spoiler and few additional equipment over the LXi variant are the few highlights of the same.

Besides, the VXi model with metallic paint has been introduced with a price tag of Rs. 3.17 lakh. It must be noted that this news has directly came from the auto maker’s official website. However, the technical configuration of the new variant has been kept same with a 796 cc petrol engine. The maximum power produced by this drivetrain stands at 48 bhp, with a peak torque of 67 Nm. In comparison to the previous generation model, the new Alto 800 is a slightly more spacious.
Along with, the fuel efficiency of the new version has been also enhanced by almost 15 per cent. It must be noted that Maruti Suzuki has recently introduced a CNG variant of Ertiga Multi Purpose vehicle (MPV) in the Indian auto market. Industry experts are of a view that the launch of new variants by Maruti Suzuki is sure to offset its monthly sales fall, which was recorded in May 2013.

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I am looking at a Maruti Swift Dzire as my first car. What is the difference between the VXi and ZXi variants? The difference between the VXi and ZXi is largely down to the features. The ZXi is the better equipped variant with some essential features such as airbags and ABS brakes. You also get larger tyres in the ZXi which improves grip and braking, but this could have a small negative impact on fuel efficiency. If you are choosing a Dzire, then we would recommend you go in for the more expensive ZXi version simply because it is has better safety features. The VXi automatic variant is the only case where a VXi is more expensive than a ZXi, and that is thanks to the automatic gearbox.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio is an affordable offering in comparison to fully automatic cars

Maruti-Suzuki being one of the oldest brands in the country has built a strong reputation for itself. The Indian car manufacturer knows exactly what a regular consumer would require. Reliability and efficiency have laid a strong foundation for their cars. The Celerio shall feature an innovative technology called as the automated manual transmission. It is said that the gears would be present but minus the clutch pedal, this would give the driver a feel as though they are driving a vehicle with automatic transmission system.

As per sources, the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Celerio hatchback has been rechristened as 'EZDrive'. In the past cars powered by fully automatic gearbox technology were known to deliver lower fuel efficiency. Reports also stated that cars with fully automatic mechanism struggled with heavier overall body weight. The Celerio comes with a 1.0 litre, 3 cylinder K-series petrol engine that churns out amazing power output of 67 bhp with 90 Nm max torque.

To break the social stigma associated with such cars, the new Celerio has claimed to deliver a better efficiency and has boasted to be lighter in weight. Sources within the company reported the car to be 5% more efficient than a regular manual version car. Moreover, the absence of clutch pedal makes the car even more interesting and comfortable within the city where you may be stuck for hours in a stop-and-go traffic situation. Furthermore, the driver gets to shift gears in a fully automatic mode or sequentially. This car's unique hydraulic system allows the driver to shift gears without needing a clutch. A recent television commercial states that the hatchback delivers around 23.1 kmpl.

The new Celerio offers ample headroom and legroom for the buyers. Higher ground clearance is also something that has been typical of Maruti since years, allowing you to navigate over high bumps with ease. The suspension has also been designed as per Indian road conditions, it isn't smooth sailing as anticipated, but indeed is good enough for local conditions. The front grill is smarter than the other current line from Maruti, and features bold headlamps that give it a distinctive look. Furthermore, the external body contours are fairly decent for an economical hatchback, the body-paint and shades offered is also perfectly in-sync with the local conditions.

Though this car isn't fully automatic one, it isn't a fully manual version either. Hence, a recent expected price tag states that the basic version may be available at 3.8 Lahks, wheras a top end may cost around 4.9 Lakhs. Post launch, if this is the price to go-by, we say this car is definitely worth a consideration!