Why GM Failed In India
CNBC:
Over the last 20 years, the
Indian automotive market has grown from
about 500,000 new passenger cars,
hatchbacks, sedans and utilities to
about 3.5
million in 2018.
The market has an expected compound annual
growth rate of about 5 to
6 percent over the next 10 years.
But, some automakers have struggled
to make it work.
Among them is General
Motors, the largest U.S.
car company. GM stopped selling cars in
India in 2017 after years of
declining market share.
It's a striking move for GM, which
in recent years has also closed
shop in other regions around the
world, as leadership focuses on
maximizing profits and making investments
in new technologies such as
electric power trains
and mobility services.
With a population of more than
1 billion people, India is becoming
one of the world's
largest automotive markets.
The country is poised to surpass
Japan as the world's third biggest
new car market in 2021.
So while there is ample
opportunity for automakers, the Indian
landscape has been particularly difficult
to navigate, especially for
American firms. GM watched its share
of the Indian market erode
steadily over several years, bottoming out
at about one percent in
2016 just before the
automaker pulled out.
So if the Indian market is
growing, why did GM struggle, especially
when GM has been
so successful in China?
To be fair, quite a few automakers
tend to have difficulty in the
Indian market. First of all, India
is a massive country with a
diverse population of roughly 1.3
billion people.
India, I think, we are
definitely a complex market.
The income levels
are quite heterogeneous.
We are divided, actually into
urban India and rural India.
The consumer requirements are actually
different even the needs are
different in both these markets.
There are a few criteria a
mass market automaker ought to meet.
They are fuel efficiency, resale
value, proximity of service stations
and the affordability of parts
and low servicing costs.
I think first thing is price.
We are a country with a
very low per capita income.
Indians are very price sensitive.
But price is not the only factor.
So now the customer also needs
some more value, for example, with
styling elements. And then, I think,
the consumer also wants a global
brand. They want a
brand which is aspirational.
The consumer wants an overall combination of
all P's, you know it may
be product, it may be
price, it may be positioning.
Which makes the things
quite complicated for OEMs.
These might seem pretty attainable,
but many automakers have
struggled to meet these
in the country.
There are a couple of companies who
have managed to crack that code
and there are several more with shares
of the market ranging in size
from small to smaller.
By far, the most successful automaker
in India is the Japanese firm
Suzuki, which alone owns
half the Indian market.
Suzuki has enjoyed something of
a first mover advantage.
It was the first major automaker to
enter India, and it did so
through a joint venture
with Indian manufacturer Maruti.
Suzuki also specializes in highly
fuel efficient vehicles, which are
extremely important in
the Indian market.
After Suzuki, Korean maker Hyundai is
the second largest with 16
percent of the Indian market.
After that, Indian, Japanese and Korean
makers such as Honda, Tata,
Kia and Mahindra all more or less
have equal degrees of market share.
Kia in particular, is a relatively
late coming brand that has been
able to succeed in India.
I think an excellent example is
Kia Motors which recently entered, it
was a new brand and
they gave a great proposition.
They were in an SUV segment and
I think suddenly right from the month
one, we saw a great success
for this OEM, in India.
Then the remaining 10 percent of the
market is made up of others such
as Ford, Renault, BMW and Nissan.
Early on, GM entered the India market
with its Opel brand, a mass
market brand GM had
owned in Europe.
While Opel cars tended to be
affordable, they failed to resonate with
Indian buyers.
I think later on they realized that's
not a brand which is really
going to work well in India because
that was not a value proposition
which they were offering
to their customers.
But then GM introduced its Chevrolet
brand to the country, which
brought it more success.
It was a great success.
They launched a few great
products like Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet
Beat. They had that start which
they were really looking forward.
Despite these efforts, the automaker had
trouble taking share in the
Indian market. It was the first
automaker to introduce a diesel fuel
powered car of its size.
At the time, the Chevrolet beat
was the smallest diesel powered car
customers could buy in India.
It was a strong proposition and
benefited from a government subsidy
on diesel engines.
But in the end, the
diesel Beat had few takers.
The company may also have made a
misstep by trying to introduce a
low-cost vehicle GM manufactured with
its Chinese partner SAIC called
the Chevrolet Sail.
Their plan got derailed with the
introduction of Sail because I think
they underestimated the consumer aspiration
and then, I think, the
decline started. GM also fell victim
to a kind of self-reinforcing
cycle. One challenge it struggled with
was the lack of an adequate
dealer and servicing network.
More premium brands such as Mercedes
and BMW often attract customers
with the means to travel
further for service and sales.
But, mass market brands such as
GM's Chevrolet are targeting middle
class buyers who value convenience.
Dealerships in India often sell a
single brand so GM's low sales
volumes meant a single dealer might sell
only a handful of cars in a
month and risk taking losses on
the costs of running the business.
In the end, such low market share
made it difficult for GM to justify
maintaining a presence
in the country.
The automaker officially stopped selling
cars in India on December
31, 2017.
GM told CNBC it explored many
options for its India business, but
ultimately withdrew after it
determined the increased investment
originally planned for the country would
not deliver the returns of
other global opportunities.
It continues to operate services
for existing Chevrolet customers in
the country. In September, the
automaker entered a long-term
partnership with Tata Consultancy Services,
which will do engineering
design for GM vehicles meant
for markets around the world.
The move out of India was part
of a larger pullback GM has been
making around the world as
it restructures its business.
We're seeing other automakers follow
suit as they're pruning.
They're pruning the dead branches and
focusing on where they can be
strong. For GM, this is a huge shift
because GM of old used to be all
things to everyone everywhere.
And, it has now decided that
is not the proper strategy.
The automaker told CNBC if it doesn't
see a clear path to leadership
and long term sustained profits in
a particular market, it will look
at opportunities to focus its resources
on areas that will lead to
the greatest results. It added that this
is the same approach it has
taken elsewhere.
The automaker also sold its
European operations to French carmaker
PSA in 2017.
At the time it pulled out of India
GM had two factories there, one in
the Gujarati city of Halol
and another in Talegaon.
The Halol plant was acquired by
MG Motor, the once famed British
brand now owned by Chinese
automaker SAIC Motor Corporation.
GM has a joint venture with
SAIC to produce cars in China.
Reports surfaced in November 2019 that
SAIC is also in talks to
acquire GM's Talegaon plant, along
with fellow Chinese automaker
Great Wall. GM told CNBC it
is exploring strategic options for the
plant. The move out of India was
a retreat for GM and for American
auto industry. Ford is starting
to do the same.
It's trimming some
of its offerings.
Global economy and global auto
market is slowing some.
Certainly true here in the
US, it's true in China.
There's just not enough money to
go around to every single market,
too every single vehicle line.
Look at Daimler and BMW,
they've announced major employee cuts.
But in some ways it might
have been a shrewd move.
The other thing that is happening
in the market that has never
happened before is we are on the
verge of massive disruption of the
industry. You know, we're going to
have a future of electric
vehicles, autonomous vehicles and new
ways to acquire personal
transportation and now
mobility service.
There's all kinds of things.
Nobody knows when that's going to happen
or how it's going to happen,
but it's requiring a
lot of investment.
Companies like GM just can't keep putting
a ton of money into the
future as well as a ton
of money in today's stuff.
While analysts do expect the
Indian automotive market to continue
growing in the foreseeable future, it
did hit a slump in 2019.
Maruti Suzuki sales were growing
until February 2019, but have
slipped every month, year
over year, until October.
Suzuki said in November that the slowing
Indian market was one of the
factors behind the company's falling overall
sales and net income in
its second fiscal quarter.
So I think right now the
market is going through turmoil.
Our economy is struggling and if
we only talk about the automotive
market we are talking about a decline
of minus 14 percent in 2019
calendar year light vehicles.
So obviously this year is the
kind of degrowth happening, which has
not happened in last
two decades, in India.
2020, we are just talking about a
kind of a flat growth but then
going forward, in 2021, '22, '23,
the assumption that our economy
should be back, you know, the
GDP growth rate will start growing
above seven percent. Indian
automotive analysts note the country's
auto industry has to contend
with the relatively recent rise of
mobility services such as ride
hailing. The potential of these
competing technologies is still
unknown, but could affect how
interested in car ownership Indians
remain in the future.
In the end, GM did make some of
the right choices when trying to go
into India. GM was right in
terms of localizing their products
typically for the Indian market, making
it, in line with the taxation
because they were able to save tax.
But, at the end of their day, were
really not able to match with what
the competitors were offering.
If the Indian economy picks back up,
GM may find itself trying to
profitably re-enter the country.
GM's rival Ford, which has been in
India since 1995, said in October
2019 it will create a new
joint venture with Indian manufacturer
Mahindra, which Ford said will help
it develop new products faster
and drive profitable growth.
Upcoming Chevrolet Cars in India
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10 Upcoming SUVs in India in 2019 with Prices & Launch Dates - Kia SP2i, Carlino, MG Hector & More!
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now 2019 is going to be yet another big year
for SUVs whether you want something compact
and easy to use or big and imposing with road
presence this something for everyone no matter
the budget time to see what's coming your
way now.
M. G. Hector.
The British legacy brand is coming to India
MG motors first SUV for India now has a name
the M.G. Hector sits in the same space as
the jeep compass and tata Harrier and even
uses the same two-liter diesel engine as both
cars also it's expected to get a 1.8 liter
petrol two the Hector is based on the Baozhen
five thirty and a major highlight will be
the SUV's in-car connectivity a large Volvo
an established display sits in the middle
of the dashboard and aside from infotainment
functions will also be used for the climate
controlled.
Ford endeavor facelift.
The updates to the Ford endeavor a facelift
doesn't seem too significant outside it gets
a slightly revised grill with mild tweak to
the bumpers a tweaked wheel design and some
new features the Thai spec ford ever rest
like new features like a smart key with push-button
start an eight-way power adjustable seat for
both front occupants and front parking sensors.
The Thai spec car also received a new two-liter
echo blue diesel engine that's available in
two states of the tune and the new ten-speed
automatic transmission as well however at
least for now we expect Ford to continue with
the same power train options as before.
Hyundai Carlino
It isn't just Mahindra that’s launching
a new sub for meat SUV this year Hyundai has
given a Creta a baby brother based on the
Carlino concept code-named the QXI and
rumored to be named the stakes the new small
SUV combines the designs of the Creta and
Kona.
While sitting at makes it look like a small
Creta styling highlights of spilled headline
setup with DRL on top and projector headlights
in the bumper are the tip of the head to the
Kona.
While The features list is expected to include
Auto AC rear AC vents touchscreen infotainment
and push-button start the Carlino based SUV
will also debut a new one-liter turbo petrol
engine.
Hyundai Tucson facelift.
The Hyundai Tucson received a third of makeover
and it's ready to go on sale in India changes
include a new front profile complete with
a new grille and new LED headlamps new bumpers
and restyle LED taillights.
the biggest change though is inside as the
updated two so gets a brand new dashboard
that doesn't look as bland anymore also while
the engine options are likely you to continue
as is the diesel to saw is expected to get
a new eight-speed automatic transmission
.
Kia SP based Car.
Kia starts in innings in India with the SUV
that's based on the SP concept think of this
compact SUV as Kia's version of the Creta
what's it called will based on to finalize
names it could be called the tasker trailster
tracer or SPZ while the features list and
even the power train options are likely to
be shared with the Creta the design particularly
the cabins will be unique in fact it could
feature a floating touch screen and the dashboard
Layout that's very similar to modern day Mercedes
Benz cars.
Jeep compass Trailhawk.
The jeep compass is ready to go a bit more
hardcore featuring more offroad friendly bumpers
and an increased ride hide the compass Trailhawk
also get some more advanced for by four drive
train the features lists are expected to be
similar to that of the compass limited plus
but the Intiera will feature an all black
layout importantly the much awaited nine-speed
automatic transmission for the diesel engine
is finally expected to make its debut in the
Trailhawk.
Skoda Karoq We have finally getting a replacement
for the Skoda Yeti.
The Skoda KAROQ slides in below in the kodiaq
a rivals are the likes of the Hyundai Tucson
jeep compass and even under cut volkswagen tiguan
tigone the features list is expected to include
full LED headlights the 12.3 inches virtual
cockpit driver display a touch screen infotainment
systems with android auto and Apple CarPlay
and the very of flex rear seats.
that can recline slide fold down tumble forward
or be removed from the car and entirely to
provide more versatile storage spaces expect
the Karoq to be offered with a two-liter
diesel engine paid with a seven-speed automatic
transmission and all-wheel drive we are also
hoping to see the 1.58 liter a 150 P. S. TSI
petrol launch in India.
Mahindra TUV300 facelift Mahindra rugged people
move a has found favor among many including
multiple police departments and Rohit Shetty
favorite actor after the Mahindra Scorpio
is ready to receive a little update updates
could include projector headlights DRLs bigger
wheels a new front grille and possibly the
same seven-inch touchscreen as the Marazzo.
Hyundai Kona EV
Hyundai is the first fully electric car launch
in India is the Kona the Kona EV will have
the range of over 300 kilometers on a full
charge and Biyes will be given a home charger
that can get it up to an eighty percent charge
in six to eight hours the Kona EV is a major
step forward for the government's plans to
electrify the Indian auto industry and the
SUV will be assembled in India.
Bonus Jeep Renegade.
The jeep renegade hasn't been officially confirmed
for launch in India but will be jeep smallest
and most affordable SUV here the boxy design
a shorter find many takers has been modern
touches like LED exterior lights a sunroof
and the touch screen infotainment system engine
options could include a 1.3 liter 150PS petrol
and the 1.6 or two-liter diesel that said
we are waiting for jeep India to conformance
it’s launch plans given how sells of the
jeep compass have now slowed down it may be
a good time to push that any get soon.
So which one of these SUVs are you waiting
for any surprises that you expect apart from
what's on this list let us know in the comments
and thank you so much for watching?
Chevrolet Cruze 2016 | Road Test Review | Motown India
Motown India:
The Chevrolet Cruze was launched in India,
back in 2009 and it still remains a best-seller
from General Motors India family. It has undergone
many facelifts and today we have yet another
facelift and it looks pretty. The Chevrolet
Cruze has always been a right mix of comfort,
luxury and technology. Ladies and gentlemen,
welcome to a new episode of the Motown India
show, my name is Aakash and today we will
be reviewing the new 2016 facelift Chevrolet
Cruze. The front of the Cruze has undergone
some subtle change. As you can see there is
this dual-port chrome plated radiator grille
and the golden Chevrolet bow-tie, which is
smaller than it was in the previous version
of the car. You have dual bezel design headlamps
and below them you have something new. You
have projector fog lamps which have daytime
running lights. While everything about the
car remains rich and beautiful it is still
powered by the same 2.0L VCDi engine mated
to a Gen2 6-speed automatic transmisison.
The variable geometry turbo charged engine
with common rail direct injection produces
164bhp @ 3800rpm and a lovely torque of 360Nm
@ 2000rpm. The ride in this car is absolutely
awesome and feels like a breeze. The only
hassle here is that when you floor the throttle,
it takes about 3 seconds for the expected
response to kick in. But fear not, for you
can shift the car into manual mode by simply
putting the gear to the left. This makes the
throttle response more accurate. Taking sharp
right turns can be a bit frustrating as the
A pillar is thick enough to give you a blind
spot and you have to be careful. The suspension
is on the softer side so expect a comfy ride
over broken roads. But you have to be a little
careful not to damage the underbody. We felt
confident while braking due to the presence
of Disc brakes in all four wheels and ABS.
The car has a Corvette inspired dual cockpit
interior which come in premium black and it
looks very good. You have steering mounted
controls, you have a Start/Stop button and
the biggest change is a 7-inch infotainment
system that is touchscreen enabled. You have
automatic headlamps up front and you also
get passive entry/passive start feature which
enables anti-theft alarm and central locking
system without the use of a mechanical key.You
also get rain sensing wipers and cruise control
and you also have a very sweet sunroof up
top. The seats are comfortable and the side
bolsters keep you padded and in place. The
front row passengers won’t have to fight
for leg room and head room as there is enough
of that. The driver seat is a 6 way power
adjustable one, so finding a sweet spot is easy.
Although sadly the same cannot be said for
the rear. The low floor combined with an inclined
roof can make it slightly less comfortable
for anyone above 5’ 10”. The presence
of a tunnel in the middle means inconvenience
for a third passenger seated at the back.
The boot space is enough to carry enough stuff
for your weekend picnic. While this new facelift
of Cruze might not look as Camaro-ish as the
North American release, it still looks great!
Hyundai Kona Electric India | First Drive Review | ZigWheels.com
ZigWheels:
There's a lot riding on the small shoulders
of this Hyundai SUV why do I say so because
the Kona is the first long-range electric
vehicle to be launched in India so there are
lot of high expectations.
And also being an electric vehicle there be
lot of questions what's the range like how
is the maintenance so I'll be answering all
of these questions in five quick points.
People who haven't driven the electric car
like I have been driven the proper electric
car the first question is does it feel like
a normal car to drive and the answer to that
is yes it feels like any other automatic car
to drive except for two things the silence
because there's no engine noise there’s
no transmission noise and instant torque from
the electric motor which is quite addictive.
at first, the idea of driving an electric
car on the racetrack wasn't very exciting
but the performance of the Kona came as a
real surprise right from the time you step
on the accelerator the Kona moves forward
with surprising enthusiasm and in sport mode
the acceleration remains relentless as this
electric vehicle goes but three-digit figures
with is even in comfort more performance remain
effortless and you can prove that around 120-130
kilometers per hour with is and in eco mode
throttle responses a bit laid
back but for day to day driving even this
mode works chest fine in fact when in sport
mode the power delivery can feel a bit too
enthusiastic as you experience wheel spine
even that fifty kilometers an hour
Another unique feature and this car is the
single-paidel system basically in V3 generations
and you can set up three levels these on padel
shifter these are actually you can set it
at one level two-level and three-level which
alters the amount of V-generation
breaking your gonna get when you, for example,
go off the throttle and posting at higher
levels and done feel very naturally where
the car loses momentum quite rapidly but in
a level two and level one that's actually
quite useful especially now that we are driving
on the racetrack
and gives you a bit more like engine braking
for example that you get in on normal cars
so in this system works really well.
whether it comes to handling the Kona felt
a bit heavy when pushed around the corner
even this cheering all the precise lifeless
and this car is best enjoyed when driven in
the relaxed manner how much the softer suspension
has affected that ride is something even only
know once we drive this car out on the public
roads.
Talking of the range so according to ARI,
this car should do 452 kilometers on the full
charge which is on the higher side because
as he spoke to the Hyundai people yesterday
so ARI as the standard testing method is that
they don’t cross 50 kilometers in hours
while doing range testing in your they're
doing that on 90-100 kilometers in an hour.
and that gives you a more realistic range
of around 350 kilometers so in the real world
we think this car should go around for say
300-322 kilometers on a full charge if you
ride normally.
So with the Hyundai Kona, you get three charging
options the first one the portable charger
with select 2.8-kilowatt charge which checks
around 19 hours to charge but the main one
will be the 7.2-kilowatt charger which is
free of
cost and will be assembled in your parking
lot which will take around 6 hours and 10
minutes to charge completely but the third
option is the fast charger now this is the
50-kilowatt DC charger which you will find
out IOCL petrol pumps because Hyundai tied
up with IOCL.
to have the charger but they are some of the
petrol pumps like in Mumbai Pune Bangalore
and Chennai so with the help of this charger
the Kona can be charged at eighty percent
and 57 minutes which makes it quite versatile.
So doesn't justify the high asking price at
least as far as looks of concern except for
the unique appearance it's actually not a
very big car so in terms of presents, for
example, it is smaller than the Creta so doesn't
have the road present that you expect of a
car.
which is around to 30 lakh rupees and then
there is interior space which isn't that great
especially the rear seats so I the chauffeur
driven car this car is not that great you
don't have the nee room even the headroom
is not that great even under thie support.
because the battery package is underneath
the floor is quite high so you don't get enough
under thie support you seat more in the knees
up position so as a family car this car is
not exactly perfect.
But on the other hand, it does have its own
champ design elements like the slim LED headlamps
and the shapely tail lambs look stylish then
there's the grill or the lack of it which
gives the Kona a unique look and helps it
stand out from the crowd.
even the seventeen-inch alloy wheels are designed
to be aerodynamic and elegant And Even when
standing still the Kona aerodynamic shape
helps it look athletic and sporty.
While the Kona doesn't deliver in terms of
road presence you won’t feel the same one
to see the features list it comes loaded with
features like an automatic climate control
eight-inch
touchscreen infotainment system with Apple
Carplay and android auto compatibility
ten-way power driving seat cool front seats
electric sunroof padel shitter for adjustable
regenerator breaking keyless go hitted wing
mirrors wireless charging And rear washing
wipe.
So with new technology there always of a question
of what or maintenance what about running
costs.
As of now, we don't know exactly what of the
service intervals for this car but one thing
is for sure because there are less number
of running parts in this car will have less
consumables to for example in the ICNG engine
car.
where you have a fuel filter oil filter or
air filter to change and this car you want
to have those components and then Hyundai
is also going a long way and then ensuring
that you have peace of mind ownership with
this car, for example, you get a three year
unlimited kilometer warranty and the biggest
cost in an electric car or the battery pack
and even for that Hyundai offering eight-year
1.6 lakh kilometer warranty.
So after using IC engine car for all my life
for the ten or twelve years, I've been driving
will I go for electric vehicles something
like a Kona well surely yes especially as
the second car because for example if I would
need to come around thirty kilometers I can
use the Kona full of the week on a single
charge which is a great example of how practical
the electric car the becoming as far as electric
vehicles go in India the Kona is actually
quite close to being the primary vehicle in
the family.
MG ZS, RX5 SUV and MG 3 Hatchback in India! | Walkaround | ZigWheels.com
ZigWheels:
Hie Guys welcome to ZigWheel and the first-ever
public exhibition of MG Cars In India and
now the car we see here is The MG ZS and it might be one of the SUV that comes to India
now the first SUV that is related for India
launch will debut in Q2 of 2019 and then it
will be followed by an electric SUV and we
can
Make an educated guess that it will be based
on the ZS. now it is quite a forgiving thing
the start with the Stearous quite a forgiving
thing if you see the nice redaction on the
grill the look quite sporty it’s got these
nice Black and chrome inserts in the Grill
which does make it look Quite premium and
doesn't And there no chrome overload here.
Similar redaction on the front leap.
It’s run along the length of the front Moving
on to this side. You have a nice looking five-spoke alloys
Which are Now one thing to bear in mind this
is not an India specs car and the dead giveaway
has that the steering is on the wrong side
So no Right-hand drive here only left-hand
drive but will get to the interior in to a
bit of now moving on to the rear I mean size
wise it does seem like it will compete against
the Creta and Astros and just like the Creta
it does have twin impart headlines on the
rear on which lower on the teal gate again
the rear looks quite nice as well the. The
high pleased rear wind shield do give it a
sporty or sporty look. And Now let’s Check
out what the boots spaces like now like
a lot’s of a car the boutique opens with
The logo so quite a spacious boots. It
Get’s a boot lamp as well as you can
see quite a flat floor lots of space here
And we should be good enough for a weekend
getaway but if it does come in the electric
guys the boots spaces might be smaller
because the battery might just occupy bit
of space in the rear now let's move on to
the inside quickly now this is open to the
public will have to hurry along because there
as the agency there is a lot of crowds around.
And will just have to go about the business
quickly Now stepping inside
It is quite nice placed to be now see so you go to nice looking up it's it's just a simple
layout but it does the job it’s nice and
clearly laid out instrument cluster and the
batteries little low so we can not switch
on so now another now you can see
there's a red stitching on the steering wheel
which looks again quite sporty
These Air-cons whens also get red actions and
shape like a turban again quite sporty and
very Coolkey and again reforming Is sporty
nature could be a is this carbon fiber pattern
here On the dash and there's more carbon
fiber here on the center console in again
on this side as well more red stitching this
is the automatic version.
And the do you get a soft touch I mean you do get fow leather full screen here
And Again more redaction and turbine shape
airborne wents there
Now the quality fit and finish is quite nice
and again in this segment no one gives a panoramic
sunroof like Creta is the only one who gives
a sunroof which comes to the sunroof but the
ZS comes with a panoramic sunroof I am
sorry again we will not be able to open this
because again the battery of the car is a
bit of low and you don't have the key again
the nice door pads
Again the finished in. Finished in all for
lather they also look pretty nice so you good
bucket seats inside with the red stitching.
So, all in all, it looks like a good place
to be in
Again Two them USB Slots there And twelve volt socket it's too dark there so i'm sorry it's
not visible but it's there and now this is
a China spec car and now this will be available
now we think that the electric SUV that will come to India will be based on the ZS and but the
first SUV that comes here will be based on
the Bouch on five thirty it will be powered
by a one point five litre petrol and two-litre
diesel
And apart from that Now we think that it bought
it might be offered it with a five-seater
and the seven-seater option as the recently
reviews several captiva was reviewed with the
seven seater options so we can make an educated
guess both car as quite closely related. Again
this is the rear seat
Now the car now the seat in front is in my
a driving position mostly sit here there is
a decent amount of space the reclaim the
The decent amount of space it is the bit snag
but I do have enough space for my feet And
there is the fare gap between the feet as
well. It does touch but it’s not uncomfortable
and again adjustable headrest at the back.
Another adjustable the middle as well
And you get specific amount of as well again
this is not and the India spec cars so we
less not get into one eighty degrees to it.
let’s move on to the next cars quickly.
now One of the premium offerings here is the
RX5 which is right there now It comes with
all LED headlamps and it’s come with MG
Roewe all LED technology as you can see there.
Now EGA light viewers might find bit similarities
between the design of this and that one
and Now moving again to this side You have
a nice looking alloy mixing with rubber
now moving to the rear.
Still over tail lamps, as usual, like on most
MG Cars The boots space also is quite humble
since it is quite a large car
So You got a massive boots now it is not confirmed
that this will come to India but if it does
come it will go up against. It will go up
against the to Soon And it will be slot about
the jeep compass but the MG has also informed
us that Cars will come with built-in internet
so as in you do not have to connect your phone
to access wifi the car will have it’s own
inbuilt wifi the specifics and the partner
of it are still being worked out but one thing
is first certain when MG Car comes they will
be offered with internet in their cars
And it will be it will be on subscription
base so you don't have to recharge again and
again it will be one seven to five year
on subscription so you renewed have to only
up to three to five years depending on your
usage which should be The even the you mean
the usage According to them like the package
the offer should be enough to last three
to five years regardless of the usage Let's
get into the back first that's the rear seat
of the RX5 quite spacious actually very spacious
A nice spacious Interia lot’s of headroom
lot’s of nee rooms nice seating position
you can sit here and relaxed and it's got massive
panoramic sunroof which is also there in ZS
but since it was covered we could not really show you
That is how it looks let's me quickly get into
the front and show front looks like this is
the front of the car
Now Again very simply layout Instrument
cluster
And the very very easy to read. Now it is
very very premium in here as you notice now
this gets a different shape aircon went
You get a soft touch plastics all around and
with leather upholstery so this is quite a
premium offering even in the market it is
currently sold in but if it does come to India
it will be again as he told you earlier it
will go against the Hyundai towson
it could be similarly priced but do not be
surprised if it does end of being a little
more expensive.
On this nice little big touch screen infotainment
system here a very very simply laid out cabin
with not much clutter in here so it looks
really elegant and really nice
Again automatic gearbox lots of storage spaces
and adjustable and adjustable armrest and
again lots of storage space here you also
have an electric parking brake for that was
the RX5
Now let's move on to the MG 3 now this is
the MG 3 and in our personal opinion the cookiest
car here and again no India plan as of now.
And Even if it does now this is the old car
This is from before 2016 so it is due for
an update and if it does come to India it
will come with new generation now the quirky
things here you can if you can notice are
these orvms which are quite large and look quite
retro again Another retro looking feature is are these
door handles and which are of an older design
which is not really seen on the car anymore
now stepping in inside now this is the cockiest
bit again ZS you get turbine style aircon
whents
but the black actions but the cookie but here
this. This tweet pattern is very very British
it's is there on the dashboard which along
with the carbon fiber V. looks really nice
it's even that on the seats
So all in all a pretty British cabin at least
fabric and design wise
Again instrument console in all Cars all MG’s
is simply laid-out and very easy to read but
it doesn’t look out of date or old multifunction
steering wheel in place again a touch screen
infotainment system now the aircon went here
do look a little less premium than the other cars and
Going by the size and the layout of this
car it's easy to see if ever launch it will
go against the Maruti Baleno and elite i20
but for now, MG will be concentrating on SUVs.
So two our on routes again
one will arrive in the second quarter of
2019 which will be based on the by June five
thirty the electric SUV will be coming in
after that
So that's all from the first ever MG public
exhibition in India we are we at the all
ambiance mall Gurgaon the exhibition is here
for the next two days.
So in case, you won't have a look you can
come here and check it out so that's all from
us till next time drive safe and take care.
2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Reveal - Finally, A Mid-Engine Corvette!
Edmunds:
[MUSIC PLAYING]
CARLOS LAGO: We just watched
the reveal of the 2020 Chevrolet
Corvette Stingray.
The base price is going
to be less than $60,000.
That's incredible.
This is the eighth generation
Corvette, and of course now
it's mid-engine.
There is a 6.2-liter
V8 right about here.
Now, that's a big deal
for a lot of reasons.
Well, one, it's the first
time that a Corvette
has gone mid-engine.
Two, it brings a ton
of performance benefits
and it makes a pretty radical
change to what Corvette is.
Really quick, that engine
is still a pushrod V8.
That means it's low, it's
sacrificing a little bit
of valve train sophistication
for sitting low in the car
itself.
It's attached to an 8-speed dual
clutch automatic transmission.
The only transmission
offering, and of course, it
drives the rear wheels.
Now, it makes 495 horsepower
with the performance exhaust,
and with Launch Control, and
with the performance options,
like the Z51 track package
that was on the C7, and so on,
enables 0 to 60 in less
than three seconds.
Push is pretty spectacular.
Now, one of things
that happens when
you switch to a
mid-engine configuration
is of course all that space that
was once cargo volume is now
engine volume, I guess?
But there's still
a trunk behind it,
which Chevy says can
fit two golf bags, which
is pretty impressive.
It shows Chevy's
commitment to understanding
the practicality
aspect of the Corvette,
and why owners really
appreciate that.
It makes this car more
usable for more people.
On top of that, there's also
a front trunk, or frunk,
up front.
Combined, both of those
compartments make 12.6-ish
cubic feet of cargo space,
which is pretty important.
Let's go a little
bit further up.
One of things they maintained
was the removable roof,
which has always been a
highlight of Corvettes.
It's nice to be able to
take the roof off and just
go for a cruise.
There are a couple of
other big, dramatic changes
to the rest of the car, as well.
Gone are the
transverse leaf spring
setup that used to underpin
Corvette for a long time.
Now we're just down
to coil overs, which
is more traditional,
and should make
for a really sophisticated
ride and handling,
especially when paired with the
magnetic fluid-filled shocks
that Corvette's been using
in recent years, and those,
we've really liked a lot.
Chevy says in the
press materials
that the Corvette equipped
with all-season tires
can generate 1 G laterally.
That's ridiculous
for all-season tires,
and that's such a high
amount of grip capability
that actually all Corvettes
now will have a dry [INAUDIBLE]
oiling system to ensure constant
lubrication to important engine
bits when you're
cornering really hard.
A lot of really
exciting stuff there.
Let's move our way to the front.
And one of the real advantages,
beyond all the performance
headroom, of having the
engine in the middle,
because it's putting more
mass on the rear tires,
giving them more traction to
brake, accelerate, and handle,
but you also move the passenger
compartment quite a bit
forward in the cabin.
And that means you can
put the hood down lower,
because there's no
longer an engine there.
You can make the
windshield bigger.
That gives you a
better sight line.
And because there's no
longer an engine blocking it,
you can have a shorter
and more direct steering
system, which makes the
whole thing feel more direct.
It also helps when you're
closer to the front wheels, too.
It makes the process
feel a little bit better.
Let's find a way to
hop inside and talk
about what's going on in there.
The interior's a
pretty dramatic change,
like the rest of
the car, I guess.
Two seats, of course.
Squared-off steering
wheel, which
looks interesting, but
in my experience, cars
that use this design work
pretty well because you have
four unique points
of contact that
help in doing hand-over-hand
steering around tight corners,
or when you're in a power
slide, as I like to do,
it helps you locate where
the center of the wheel
is really quickly.
Big digital gauge cluster
behind that, infotainment
display here, all
very driver-oriented
how it wraps around you,
especially this little trim
piece of HVAC controls.
Very interesting decision.
It's going to be a while
before we actually figure out
if we like it or
not, but I will say,
I like having physical buttons
rather than digital ones buried
in the menu.
One of things we
haven't talked about
is something that's
really impressive,
and that's a button
hidden up here
that lifts the front
end of the car when
you're approaching like a
speed bump or your driveway.
And the cool thing is when
you do that, you can actually
have the GSP system
remember where that was,
so when you get home, you don't
have to always hit that button.
Or if there's always a speed
bump or a pothole on your drive
home, the car will just
learn that as you use it.
And that's a really cool
thing to have in a sports car.
There's nothing more
embarrassing than scraping
the nose on your sports car
as you leave your driveway
in the morning.
Very, very embarrassing.
There's a lot here that we're
going to learn, and experience,
and talk about.
But for the time being, this
Corvette looks really cool,
and we can't wait to drive it.
Chevrolet Essentia & Chevrolet Beat Activ Concept : First Look : PowerDrift
PowerDrift:
"More for less" that's the mantra Auto manufacturer are been following.
Hello ladies and gentleman welcome to PowerDrift.
More and more manufacturers has been jumping into making compact sedan,
And i speak to you today about Chevy's pavilion at the Auto Expo 2016.
This year Chevrolet is offering our fans in India with completely new experience.
We also have a range of models, That people across the India can admire today and aspire through on and enjoy tomorrow.
We just witnessed the unveiling of their global debut launches here right now.
Behind me the car you see is called Essentia it's a compact sedan
it's gonna be launched in 2017.
It is a brand new compact sedan which is based on the Beat platform,
We haven't been given too many details but what we know from our sources,
It is mostly gonna come in two engine options a 1.2ltr Petrol Engine pumping out 77 BHP, And a 1ltr Diesel giving out 55 BHP.
It's a production Ready Model, It's not a prototype, So pretty much on the outside it's gonna look like this.
On the interior it's gonna have changes to the color, And may be the texture which are used.
Another interesting unveil,
Was the Beat active, It is a soft roader concept. Which is.
Essentially means it comes to the Crossover world with a raised suspension, Stylish detailing.
We still have to wait and watch what this car get's to the table to be the "special one".
But if you are slightly disappointed with the wait, That the car is gonna be coming mid 2017.
Do not worry i have enough eye-candy from the Chevrolet stall.
Ill take your leave for now enjoy the eye-candy.
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And stay hopes because we goning to be coming back with many more launches very soon.
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Best New Cars for 2020-2021 | Latest and Upcoming Cars, SUVs & Trucks
Edmunds:
CARLOS LAGO: Welcome to
the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Here's a collection of the
majority of model year 2020
and 2021 vehicles you'll see for
sale at dealer lots next year.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
In this video, the
Edmunds team is
going to walk you
through what you should
know about these cars,
trucks, and SUVs,
at least the most important
and most significant ones.
As always, if there's
a vehicle that you're
interested in that
isn't in this video,
go to edmunds.com
for more information.
There you'll find
your perfect car
and how much you
should pay for it.
MARK TAKAHASHI: Audi
has been on a tear
for the last couple of
years, redesigning everything
in their portfolio.
This year, they're going to
be rolling out and filling out
their line-up with higher
performance S and RS variants.
But they are bucking
the SUV trend
by reintroducing some wagons.
In particular, the
A6 Allroad is back.
It offers the versatility of an
SUV but more driver engagement,
like a smaller car.
The big news, though, is
this mad dog, the RS6 Avant.
With 600 horsepower and a
matching six figure price tag,
it's an entirely different
take on family hauling.
Audi also brought
a sportback version
of the e-tron crossover.
It brings with it
all the goodness
we like about the e-tron, but
it takes a hit for practicality.
This swooping rear roofline--
it cuts into rear headroom
by almost a full inch.
There's also a pretty decent
hit for cargo capacity too.
But this shape is
more aerodynamic
and ends up gaining you about
10 miles of electric range.
Also returning is my
favorite Audi, the R8.
For 2020, it gets a
slight styling update.
But it also gets a little bit of
a horsepower bump for the base
model.
It is the best way to live
out your Tony Stark fantasies.
[DOOR HISSING]
CARLOS LAGO: Cool
doors are still cool.
The BMW i8-- there is nothing
quite like it on the road.
It looks like a supercar and has
the practicality of a supercar,
but doesn't really have the
performance of a supercar.
It's a hybrid, after all,
but like an 18-mile EV range.
For 2020, it comes in this
unique limited edition color
scheme.
And whether you get it in the
two plus two configuration
or the roadster
configuration, like this one,
you can be guaranteed
that there's nothing quite
else like it on the road today.
Let's take a second
and just appreciate
how good this M8 looks.
It's quite pretty, indeed.
And it's hard to deny
the appeal of a vehicle
quite like this, the 8 series
and 8 series Gran Coupe.
And that's what the
M8 is based off of.
This is a very appealing
car, as it should be,
for a vehicle whose price
starts at around $150.
If you step up to the
competition package,
you get around 617 horsepower.
The base car has 600 horsepower.
Very stout.
Of course, the performance
potential of a large luxury
sedan like this--
kind of dubious.
If you want something a
little bit more nimble
and a little bit more
sports car minded,
there's the M2 CS behind me.
Weird name aside, the
BMW 2 series Gran Coupe
has effectively become
BMW's entry-level sedan.
And it's a pretty
attractive one too,
even if you think all BMWs
need to be rear-wheel drive.
This one's available with
all-wheel drive and power,
ranging from 228
to 301 horsepower,
if you get the M235i
variant, like this one here.
It could give the
Mercedes Benz A class,
this luxury sedan that we like
a lot, of run for its money.
It's a weird thing
to say, but we
live in a world where finding
a 600 horsepower luxury SUV
is actually pretty easy now.
And it's going to
be even easier come
next year with the addition
of the X5M and the X6M.
Standard guys, these
things make 600.
Horsepower in their competition
trim, they push that figure
to 617 horsepower.
If that's not ridiculous
enough, the front wheels
are 21 inches in diameter,
the rears are 22s.
What a world we live in, folks.
This is the BMW X3 X Drive 30e.
And that means it's the
hybrid version of the X3.
It goes on sale next
year, and that's
when we'll know more about
its specs and figures
for the United States.
We do know now
though, it's based
on the same motor, engine,
and the battery pack
that you get in the 3 Series
that was called the 330e,
it's a bit less confusing.
And it should come with its
solid amount of EV only range.
WILL KAUFMAN: We've been
seeing prototypes for a while,
but now, Bollinger is taking
preorders with delivery
is slated to begin
sometime in 2021.
This electric dual, the
B2 truck and the B1 SUV
pack a ton of offroad features,
removable doors, and some trick
storage compartments.
Think a big boxy Jeep Wrangler
but all electric and $125,000
to start.
These are definitely
niche vehicles,
especially with Rivian
bringing a more affordable
electric truck and SUV
to the market soon.
But they sure look tough.
CARLOS LAGO: When you think of
large three row Cadillac SUVs,
your mind probably wanders
over to the Escalade,
but you might want
to consider the XT6.
This new model from
Cadillac starts
at around mid $50,000
range and packs
a lot of standard safety,
comfort, and technology
features as well.
It's also pretty dang handsome.
Pretty spacious inside,
especially the third row,
which can seat real
full size adults.
Alas, the third row takes a
crucial bit of cargo space,
so you got to decide
whether you're
going to haul family or cargo.
Cadillac has two new luxury
sedans, the CT4 and the CT5.
If you can guess which
one is the big one
and which one is the small
one, congratulations,
you at least have a basic
level of deductive reasoning.
These are appealing
vehicles, one,
because they're attractive, two,
because Cadillac's problem has
never been driving dynamics.
So we expect them
to kind of drive.
Three, Cadillac is addressing
the bigger problems
we've had with the
previous models, which
is interior quality, namely,
the center entertainment
touchscreens, which were
a bit of a nightmare.
You also get access to
Cadillac's Super Cruise,
which on some freeways,
provides legit hands free
driving experience.
Taken altogether, these become
a very compelling option
among other luxury sedans.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: The
2021 Chevy Colorado
is slightly refreshed
with new looks
upfront new lettering
on the rear tailgate.
But it's got the same
platform, same powertrains,
and same interiors before.
And unfortunately for the
Colorado and its GMC brother,
the Canyon, they still
have to do battle
with offroad kings like the Jeep
Gladiator and Toyota Tacoma,
and the extremely well
rounded Honda Ridgeline.
The Chevy Silverado is
one of the most capable
and one of the most popular
vehicles on sale in America
today.
For 2020, it gets
some new tech features
like adaptive cruise control
and a trailer in camera system
that can support
up to 15 cameras.
And under the hood,
if you want, you
can now get a
three liter diesel.
But even though it's
significantly improved,
the Silverado still falls
behind the Ram and the Ford
in our overall rankings.
An old name with a new
face, the Chevy Trailblazer
is a small SUV that fits
in between the Tracx
and the larger Equinox.
It will hit US shores next year
or two small three cylinder
power trains and the
choice of two trim levels,
this kind of sporty looking
RS and the more outdoorsy
oriented Active.
Prices are going to
start just below $20,000
and the Trailblazer should
come with an impressive list
of standard features.
This is one of the biggest
debuts of the year.
The Chevy Corvette
has gone mid engine.
It gets a 6.2 liter V8, 495
horsepower, and a dual clutch
gearbox.
It goes up against rivals that
are nearly double the price
and it's quickly becoming one
of our favorite sports cars.
While the looks might
be up for debate,
the performance is
definitely settled,
and this is a Corvette
for the history books.
WILL KAUFMAN: The
Chrysler Pacifica
is our number two ranked minivan
thanks to its surprisingly
sonorous V6 and excellent
cargo flexibility because
of those stow and go seats.
Of course, those seats are
a little less comfortable
than some competitors.
We also appreciate the plug-in
hybrid versions 30 plus miles
of all electric range.
For this year, the Voyager
nameplate is making a return,
but it's essentially just a
base model of the Pacifica.
Feature loadout is really
the only difference.
Sadly, there's no
would trim option.
ELANA SCHERR: For 2020,
Dodge is celebrating
the 50th anniversary
of the Challenger
with a special
anniversary edition.
Got anniversary
badges, new wheels,
unique interior options,
and a brand new color.
Appropriate for
a Golden Jubilee,
Dodge calls it Goldrush.
We think they should have
called it Bananaversary.
For 2020, dodge is offering
a wide body package
on its Hellcat and Scat Pack.
It adds 3 and 1/2 inches which
makes room for wider tires.
Don't worry, you
can still spin them.
If you want a slimmer,
less aggro Charger,
there are plenty of trim options
with the V6 cylinder and 57
hemi, so you can still enjoy
that comfortable interior,
the excellent styling,
and the great infotainment
system that keeps the Charger
a top five in our rankings.
JONATHAN ELFALAN: By far, the
biggest announcement from Ford
is the all new all
electric Mustang Mach E.
This however, is no muscle car.
It's actually an SUV about
the size of a Ford Escape.
It'll offer the choice of
rear or all wheel drives
in two battery sizes.
It'll be available
beginning the fall of 2020
with prices starting
around $40,000.
If you want to know
more about this vehicle,
you can check out
Edmunds' editor
in chief, Alistair Weaver's,
excellent video walk around.
It's been a big year for
Mustang from the new Mach
E to the new high performance
package for the four cylinder
EcoBoost, which makes
it incredibly dynamic.
oh and this subtle 760
horsepower Shelby DT500,
it's new, too, joining
the Shelby GT 350
flat plane crank V8.
The Mustang is currently
Edmunds' number one
ranked muscle car.
Can't imagine why.
The Escape has been
overhauled for 2020,
replete with sportier exterior
styling, a roomier interior,
and four new power trains.
Two turbo charge engines, plus
a hybrid and plug-in hybrid
variant.
The sportiest Escape
packing 250 horsepower
is estimated return 26
miles per gallon combined.
while the hybrid is rated
at 41 miles per gallon
with up to 30 miles of
electric range if you
opt for the plug-in version.
There's a lot riding
on this new Escape,
since Ford will soon be
getting out of the sedan
making business,
which leaves just
this and the extra small
Ecosport in their entry level
vehicle portfolio.
We were thrilled when we
heard the all new 2020
Explorer was returning to
a rear drive base platform.
For SUVs, that generally amounts
to better towing and driving
dynamics, which the new
Explorer delivers in spades.
What we weren't expecting was
a comparatively high price.
Prices range anywhere
from the mid 30s
to upper 50s,
which is a bit hard
to stomach when you see what
the competition is offering
for thousands less.
The Expedition became our
favorite non-luxury full size
SUV shortly after it
was redesigned for 2018.
It won us over with its
exceptional passenger comfort,
user friendly tech,
and its ability
to tow over 9,000 pounds.
For 2020, updates
are rather light,
but the biggest news
being Ford's co-pilot 360,
which is a suite of
advanced driver aids
that's now standard across
all Expedition trims.
The Ranger was reintroduced
to the US market
last year to a mixed
reception for 2020.
Ford is offering a new FX2
package on all rear drive
rangers at any trim level.
It includes an electronic
locking diff, offroad tires,
an offroad tune suspension, an
offroad screen within the gauge
cluster, and body decals.
Now for $595, that's a bargain.
Sure, you don't get the advanced
terrain management and trail
control that you would in
an FX4 package and all wheel
drive ranger like you see
here, but you at least get
the offroad looks and some
of the capability for less
than half the package cost.
WILL KAUFMAN: The
2020 Genesis G90
looks pretty different on the
outside, but under the skin,
a lot stays the same.
That's not actually a bad thing.
The Genesis G90 90
is a big plush luxury
sedan with available
executive seating in the back.
And a really excellent stereo.
The new exterior
design is handsome.
And I mean, just check out
these excellent wheels.
On the inside, you'll
find upgraded trim
like some nice open pore wood
and an infotainment system that
now supports Android
Auto and Apple
CarPlay, a welcome addition.
And the Genesis G90 is
significantly less costly
than its top competitors.
TRAVIS LANGNESS:
Redesigned just a year
ago, the GMC Sierra 1500 get
some significant tech updates
for 2020.
It's got available adaptive
cruise control now as well as
a trailer and camera system
that supports up to 15 cameras.
Under the hood, you can also now
get a three liter diesel power
train.
And to top it all off,
it wins our tailgate wars
with the V6 way power folding
multi pro rear tailgate.
This CR2500 is completely
redesigned for 2020
and it uses a little brother,
the 1500, as a template.
It also gets the multiple
rear tailgate along
with updated technology, an
updated interior, and improved
towing and hauling capability.
Unfortunately for the 2500,
it has really strong rivals
like the Ram and the Ford,
so it's got an uphill battle.
CARLOS LAGO: There are
no significant changes
for the Honda Accord in 2020,
but that doesn't stop us
from recommending this
extremely well executed sedan.
It's stylish, fun to drive,
and hits big with utility.
A lot of its competitors have
been updated or redesigned
since this car came out,
but the Accord still
shines brightest in its class.
The Honda Civic is Edmunds'
top ranked small sedan.
And yes, we know this
is a two door SI,
we'll talk about
that in a second.
The civic lineup
gets small editions
throughout the model range.
For example, the hatchback
gets additional sound deadening
and the SI like this one
here it gets a shorter
final drive, which
makes acceleration
feel a bit more lively.
With prices ranging
between $20,000 to $30,000,
there's a Civic for most
shoppers and all of them
are an easy recommendation.
The big addition to
the Honda CRV this year
we should mention too, is
our top ranked small SUV,
is a hybrid model.
Now we don't know much about
the technical details yet oh
then it uses the drive train
of the Honda Accord Hybrid.
It has 212 horsepower,
though fuel economy numbers
haven't been released yet.
But if we had to guess,
it'd be around 40 MPH.
The rest of the CRV lineup
has some nice additions, too.
Specifically, the base engine
is no longer available,
so all you have is the 1 and
1/2 liter turbo four cylinder.
And that's the one
we'd recommend anyway.
The Honda Passport
came out last year
and quickly garnered a
lot of attention from us.
In fact, it's our top
ranked two row midsize SUV
and for good reason.
Essentially, it's a Honda
Pilot without the third row
and with a bit
shorter length, so you
get all the utility
of that vehicle
without of course, the seating
in a very compelling package.
There are no new
changes for 2020,
and that's OK because
it's still a good car.
The Honda Ridgeline carries
over into next year largely
unchanged and it's
still our number one
ranked midsize pickup truck.
Wait, wait, come back,
look, look, we get it.
You're really angry because
it's not a real truck.
Just get a Gladiator
or get a Tacoma.
And bring it in, bring it
in, it's going to be OK.
Breathe.
WILL KAUFMAN: The
2020 Hyundai Kona
is our top rated extra small
SUV for its peppy handling,
and acceleration, it's
comfortable interior,
and user friendly technology.
The addition of adaptive
cruise control for this year
only makes it better.
The one drawback-- if
maximum cargo capacity
is your top priority,
it might be worth
checking out a competitor.
The Hyundai Palisade is an
upscale midsize three row
SUV with plenty of
room in all three rows
and lots of comfort and
technology features.
It would have upset the
segment and stolen the top spot
in our rankings if not for
its corporate twin, the Kia
Telluride.
That's not a knock against
the excellent Palisade.
Which you prefer
between the two really
comes down to what
kind of personality
you want from your vehicle,
with the Palisade offering
more of the on road luxury
vibe between the pair.
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata
has been totally redesigned
and it's got a sleek new look.
I mean, just check out these
daytime running lights.
The other thing it's got
is a ton of new features.
The new Sonata
really is a showcase
for Hyundai's next
generation of technology.
You'll get the ability to
use your cell phone as a key.
You can pull the Sonata in and
out of parking spaces remotely.
And on the interior, you get
this big new infotainment
screen and a digital display
instead of a traditional gauge
cluster.
If you want the latest
features from your sedan,
the Sonata should
be on your list.
TRAVIS LANGNESS:
The Jeep Wrangler
is one of the most capable off
road vehicles on sale today.
And in other news, the sky
is blue and water is wet.
This current generation is
more comfortable, high tech,
and user friendly
than ever before.
And while there's
some compromises made
along the way for
off road capability,
this is the most
liveable Wrangler
that Jeep has ever made.
For 2020, you can get
one with a diesel.
For someone who doesn't
want to spend Wrangler money
but wants the iconic Jeep looks,
the Renegade is a good choice.
It's got a roomy interior
and a high interface.
And it's got more off
road chops than most
of the lifted hatchbacks
in this segment.
But if you want
something that's quick
or something that's quiet, we'd
steer you in another direction.
If you've always
wanted a Jeep Wrangler
but you also needed
a pickup truck,
well, the Gladiator
will solve that problem.
It's based on the same
platform as the Wrangler,
so it's got much of the
off road capability,
but it's got that pickup
truck bed in the back,
so it's got a bunch
of added utility.
It's only our number two
ranked mid-sized pickup
truck because it's behind
the super practical Honda
Ridgeline.
The Jeep Cherokee is in one of
the most competitive segments
on the market--
compact crossovers.
It goes up against well-rounded
vehicles like the Mazda
CX5 and the Honda CRV.
And while it isn't our
favorite in the segment,
we do like it for its
impressive off road capability
and its high tech interior with
a comfortable highway ride.
MARK TAKAHASHI: The Kia
Seltos is new to the US
but it's been on sale
for just about a year
in other parts of the world.
It sits just between the
Kia Soul and the larger Kia
Sportage in terms
of price and size,
starting right around $22,000.
Like a lot of
subcompact crossovers,
it benefits from the
convenience of an SUV,
but it's in a smaller package
that's easier to drive
and more economical.
The Seltos distinguishes
itself with a slightly taller
right height and available
all wheel drive, which
isn't available on
the Sul or the Niro
that means you can do some
pretty light off roading.
But you will have to wait
until spring to get one.
And you wouldn't
think you'd have
to wait to get
yourself a Telluride
because it's been on sale for
a while, but you'd be wrong.
Apparently, Kia can't make them
fast enough to meet demand.
That's really no surprise
because the Telluride
is our favorite SUV.
And not just mid-sized three
row SUV, it's our favorite SUV,
period.
With a lot of power,
tons of features,
and an incredibly
refined interior,
if you need something this
big, put it on your shortlist.
The Stinger is mostly
unchanged for 2020,
but it does add a new
mid grade GTS trim.
At a time when sleek sedans seem
to be eclipsed by mass market
action SUVs, the Stinger
is a refreshing detour
with the convenience of a
hatchback, strong performance,
and as any Kia, a very
generous warranty.
Who says fun is dead?
ELANA SCHERR: The Defender
is back in the US.
Ta-da, this it it!
We covered the Defender during
its international launch,
but it is very cool to
see it here at home.
2020 Defender promises strong
offroad performance and lots
of customization options,
including two different engine
choices.
Plus, it looks cool.
I think it looks cool.
Do you think it looks cool?
I think it looks cool.
The original Range Rover
Evo was a little bit
of a weirdo with a love
it or hate it design.
For the redesigned
2020 Evo, Land Rover
has gone a little
more mainstream.
It's bigger for more leg room,
and it has new interior tech,
like dual screen
infotainment system.
There's also a hybrid
powertrain option.
I think it looks like a
smaller Discovery sport.
JONATHAN ELFALAN: Lexus
took the wraps and the top
off the 2021 LC 500 convertible.
We thought the
coupe looked great,
but it seems as if the LC was
destined for roofless design
from the beginning, which
is another way of saying
that it looks fantastic.
There are 471 horses
generated from a five liter
V8, which also happens
to make wonderful sounds.
This convertible will make it
all the better to enjoy them.
Lexus says the LC's
top will open and close
in about 15 seconds, and
can operate at speeds
of up to 31 miles per hour.
So you're not stuck
playing stoplight roulette.
This topless LC is set to
go on sale next summer.
Lexus' most popular
SUV and my new favorite
because it has a surfboard
on the roof is the RX.
For 2020, it receives
a slight refresh
with new front and rear styling
and a revised suspension
for sharper handling.
The 2020 RX is also the
first in Lexus' line
to offer Android Auto smartphone
integration alongside Apple
CarPlay.
And those can be projected
on a new optional 12.3 inch
touchscreen.
Thankfully, this replaces
the old and clunky system
with the remote touch joystick
which we weren't big fans of.
ELANA SCHERR: Without
a doubt, Corsair
is a much better name
than MKC, which was
Lincoln's previous small SUV.
The Corsair there is
based on the Ford Escape,
but Lincoln has worked hard to
distinguish itself from Ford
with Lincoln-specific
design options, new tech,
and different engine options,
including a plug-in hybrid.
Then of course, there are
those great Lincoln interiors.
It's not a pair of
sunglasses and it
has little in common with the
Aviator of the early 2000s.
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator
is based on a Ford Explorer
but with its own
here and interior.
If you've seen Lincoln's
interiors recently,
you know that's a good thing.
It's quiet cabin
and turbo charged
V6 make it a powerful
family cruiser.
And there's a plug-in
hybrid option for even more
power and better fuel economy.
What a world we live in.
If you've got the
garage space and you
want to fill it with
yacht-like luxury,
the Lincoln Navigator is
our pick for top boat.
I mean, our pick for most
highly rated large luxury SUV.
Ever since its introduction,
the Lincoln Navigator
has consistently
topped our ratings
because of its gorgeous interior
and impressive performance.
For 2020 safety features
become standard,
but what hasn't changed is
the navigators impressive
tow rating.
8,600 pound capacity, you can
tell a boat with this boat.
MARK TAKAHASHI: If it seems like
there are a lot of weird half
sizes between
conventionally sized SUVs,
you're not imagining things.
This is the latest
from Mazda, the CX30.
It sits between the slightly
smaller CX3 and slightly larger
CX5 with the starting priced
right around 23 grand.
It also pushes Mazda's
styling evolution
just a little bit further.
While other companies are
going with sharp deep creases,
Mazda is going with
these graceful smoothed
out arches that set it apart
from anything else on the road.
As a Mazda, we also
expect the CX30
to drive better than its
rivals from Honda and Toyota.
WILL KAUFMAN: Mini is
jumping in the EV game
with the hard top
two door Cooper SE.
This isn't a Tesla killer.
This is more of an alternative
to a more affordable city
runabouts like the basic Nissan
LEAF or the Volkswagen e-Golf.
Prices should
start under $30,000
and the EPA range is likely
to come in around 120 miles.
It is more stylish.
Adding that Mini personality
to the battery electric formula
might just make this
a compelling choice
for consumers looking
for an electric car.
MARK TAKAHASHI: The GLE was an
instant hit for Mercedes Benz,
immediately climbing
to best in class.
It has all of the things
you want from Mercedes SUV--
a refined interior, tons
of comfort, lots of tech.
But this time around, they
dropped something crazy on us.
It's the GLE 63S from
AMG with 603 horsepower.
That's just bonkers for the
I don't know, wealthy parents
with racing aspirations, maybe?
And if you need more
space, they also
rode out the GLS and G
version with similar output.
What they didn't
roll out though,
is the top of the line
GLS Maybach edition.
We don't have full
specs on it yet,
but we can guarantee
it is going to be
over the top in every way.
CARLOS LAGO: The
Nissan Rogue doesn't
receive any significant
changes for 2020,
but it remains a highly
attractive vehicle
to shoppers looking for
an inexpensive compact SUV
with a lot of interior space.
And that's really what
you get with this SUV.
That and comfortable seats.
Now the driving experience
kind of pales in comparison
to our favorite SUV in the
segment, the Honda CRV.
But the road
delivers the basics.
The slightly smaller Rogue
sport gets some small changes
for 2020, especially a different
look front and rear bumpers
are updated and Nissan's
suite of safety features
is now standard
on the base trim.
If we're honest,
the Nissan Titan
has felt a bit dated
lately, but that's
because Ford, Chevy, and Ram
have introduced new generations
of their respective trucks.
The Titan has been updated
for 2020 though, fortunately.
Its powertrain gets a new 9
speed automatic transmission
and its 5.6 liter V8 gets
a small power bump, too.
Now 400 horsepower and
413 pound feet of torque.
There's additional
standard safety equipment
and an available nine
inch center touchscreen.
With the starting price from
the low to mid $30,000 range,
that makes the Titan a
pretty compelling value.
With 2020 times introduction of
a new generation of the Nissan
Sentra.
And it actually looks
pretty good, too.
It's a bit wider and
a bit lower in height
than the outgoing generation.
The interior gets
special mention too.
It's pretty attractive.
Plus, standard safety features,
like collision mitigation
and all that stuff.
Base engine is a two
liter four cylinder
with about 150 horsepower.
Look forward to our full view
and we get our hands on one
early next year.
Porsche's first
electric vehicle looks
to be a real stunning entry.
The Taycan promises the
performance of a real sports
car, but also, the driving
experience of an EV.
It's a really fascinating
combination of the two.
It's available in a couple of
different motor and battery
configurations from
the Turbo S which
has eye watering
acceleration, and top speed,
and price, down to this
more realistic 4S, which
starts in about $100,000,
has over 500 horsepower,
and could be a real competitor
to the Tesla Model S.
While the most recent generation
in the Porsche Cayenne
was introduced last
year, this year,
we have the addition
of the Cayenne coupe.
If you haven't been
paying attention
to luxury SUV as for while,
the modern trend with coupes
trade a little bit of rear
headroom and cargo space
for a more swoopy roofline
that mimics what you would find
on an actual two door coupe.
The Cayenne coupe
costs a little bit more
than the equivalent
Cayenne and it
gets all the same trim levels,
so you can get a Cayenne coupe
Turbo and Turbo SE hybrid.
With all the hubbub around
the new Porsche Taycan EV,
you may forget there's actually
a new generation of Porsche
911.
And you may also be able to
tell from the outside too
because it doesn't
look that different.
It's more apparent inside
when you see the new gauge
cluster and all the
touch sensitive controls
on the center console.
When I drove this car
earlier this year,
I really enjoyed it
because, duh, it's a 911.
Starting at around $100,000,
this car gives you really more
than you could ever
need from a sports car.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: The Ram 1500 is
our number one ranked full size
pickup truck.
It's got a really comfortable
interior, a high interface,
and for 2020, it gets
a new diesel powertrain
added to the lineup the
control over 12,000 pounds.
And it enters the tailgate
wars with a new 60-40
split open beer tailgate thing.
JONATHAN ELFALAN: The Ascent is
the largest vehicle that Subaru
makes, offering three
rows of seating and space
for seven or eight
passengers while it isn't
at the top of our list for
mid-sized three row SUVs,
we do like it for its
standard all wheel drive,
its powerful
turbocharged engine,
and its crisp and responsive
touchscreen infotainment
system.
For 2020, the Ascent adds a
standard rear seat reminder
alert and power folding
side view mirrors.
The Subaru Forrester was
redesigned just last year
and offers a great
blend of many things.
From a comfortable cabin and
ride to strong safety and tech
features.
There's even a
new lane centering
function, which gets added to
its standard list of driving
aides.
All it needs is just
a little more power
and we'd be big fans.
The word legacy has
different meanings.
But Subaru is looking to
leave a positive impression
with their new midsize sedan.
For 2020, the Legacy
has been redesigned
and is still the
only one in the class
to offer standard
all wheel drive.
An optional 260 horsepower
2.4 liter engine
should help draw
some fans as well as
Subaru's comprehensive suite
of advanced driver aids, which
come standard.
The Outback is
Subaru's mid-sized SUV
and one of our
perennial favorites,
which somebody mistake
for a tall wagon.
But don't let
appearances deceive you.
This wagon could likely
outperform many so-called SUVs
off road.
Do it with standard
all wheel drive
and surprisingly generous
ground clearance.
For 2020, the Outback
has been fully redesigned
and is offered with two engines.
One of which is a 260 horsepower
turbocharged four cylinder.
There's also a new 11.6
inch tablet style interface
for the infotainment system,
which just looks awesome.
MARK TAKAHASHI: While Tesla
wasn't at the show floor,
company CEO Elon Musk
unveiled the bizarre
looking Cyber Truck.
Lofty targets include a max two
rating of over 14,000 pounds,
payload of over 3,500
pounds, and zero to 60 mile
an hour acceleration in
less than 2.9 seconds
in the most powerful version.
While Tesla has
announced pricing
and is taking
preorders, this thing
is still two years away
from delivery at a minimum.
The Cyber Truck can make you
forget all about the Model Y,
but it should be available
sometime during 2020.
It's an SUV-ish version of
the Model 3, promising similar
range, performance, a
little more cargo space news
ability, and a slightly
higher price tag.
We have one on order.
We've owned a Model 3
for a few years now,
yet answering the
question of what's
new for this year is difficult
because Tesla doesn't
do updates like any
other automaker.
It's more like your phone,
where you wake up one morning
and it has new features.
This experience is unlike
any other car out there,
and combined with the
Model 3's many strengths,
it makes easily for one of
the most compelling EV sedans
you can buy.
What's left to say about
the Model S and Model X?
Well, we really like the S.
At the time of this recording,
it has a simple ordering
process, great range,
and ridiculous-- or rather,
ludicrous acceleration.
And the Model X--
well, the doors
look neat, but severely limit
the utility part of an SUV.
But hey, at least it's fast?
Hey guys, guess, what.
There's a new Toyota Mirai
and it's not ugly, right?
This sleek sedan is going to hit
our markets at the end of 2020
and it's a welcome
departure from, let's say,
the awkward styling
of its predecessor.
It's also going to
be rear wheel drive
and Toyota claims they'll
have 30% more range.
That means you can go up to
400 miles on a single tank.
I'm not fully sold on
the future of hydrogen,
especially when you consider
that electrification
is far more accessible.
For example, Toyota's
best selling vehicle
gets a new hybrid model
in this, the RAV4 prime.
This plug-in hybrid gets
an 83 horsepower boost
over the standard hybrid,
which should push it
to 60 miles an hour a
full two seconds quicker.
Toyota also claims
it'll return 39
miles of electric only range.
When it goes on
sale in the summer,
it'll only be offered
in sporting SE and SXE
trims, with all wheel drive.
We recommend the hybrid RAV4
for over the standard RAV4.
And expect this
to be even better.
WILL KAUFMAN: The
Volkswagen Atlas
comes in fifth place and
our mid-sized three row SUV
rankings.
It was knocked down a
couple of spots this year
by the introduction of the Honda
Palisade and Kia Telluride.
Still, the Atlas is a super
roomy and practical SUV
for families.
It's just a bit down on
power and personality.
For 2020, Volkswagen is
trying to kick the personality
up a notch with the introduction
of the Atlas Cross Sport.
This is a more aggressively styled two row version of the Atlas with a sportier personality.
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Chevrolet Trailblazer | First Drive | Road Test Review | Motown India
Motown India:
Welcome to the Motown India show, my name
is Roy P. Tharyan. A lot of good things are
happening at the General Motors office here
in India. GM CEO Mary Barra has brought in
a lot of cash, $1 billion to be precise. That's
gonna be spent on extra investments at the
Talegaon plant in Pune. New products are gonna
be coming out from the GM stable. One of them
is going to be the Chevy Trailblazer. This
is powered by a 2.8L diesel engine which generates
a massive power, 200bhp and an equally massive
torque, 500Nm. The engine is mated to a 6
speed automatic transmission. We are going
to see how well this performs, what are the
features that this company is giving us in
this wonderful SUV, a premium SUV. The Chevrolet
Trailblazer is expected to take on the likes
of the Toyota Fortuner and the Ford Endeavour
and is priced at Rs 26.40 lakhs. The Trailblazer
is a mighty machine and will be a big one
for the company. It's big in all terms size,
performance and price. The four-cylinder 2.8-litre
Duramax dieselengine comes with double overhead
camshafts, 16 valves, a water-cooled, variable
geometry turbocharger and common-rail injection.
Engine refinement is quite laudable in this
Chevy beast. A simple dip of the accelerator
pedal sends this huge machine roaring ahead.
The gears shift very rapidly and the moment
you accelerate you can feel the vehicle lurching
forward. On a straight tarmac, the Trailblazer
was a smoothie. It simply sped as though it
was a light footed gazelle out for a sprint.
The vehicle comes with Front Dual Airbags,
Anti lock braking system with electronic brakeforce
distribution, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent
Control System, Traction Control System, Electronic
Stability Control, Cornering Brake Control
and Panic Brake Assist. All these features
come to your aid whether you are on a rough
track or speeding down a lonely winding road.
On the looks front, the Chevy Trailblazer
comes out as a neat, big fella. It’s like
a gentle giant and not radically deigned.
The front looks subtly imposing with the Chevy
split grille and sporty looking cannon type
projection headlamps. The rear has the fog
lamps accompanied by LED tail lamps. You also
get dual tone metallic roof rails and rear
defoggers with timer. Chrome is used sparingly
on the outside with a bit a bit of chrome
grip type door, outside mirrors with LED turn
indicators and Chrome rear garnish. The massive
265/60 R18 tyres with 18 Inch alloy wheels
dominate the land the SUV treads. Mind you,
this is not a four wheel drive, this is a
two wheel drive. To be precise a rear wheel
drive. This is not a pure thoroughbred SUV
for off roading purposes. But one can do it,
experts like us can do it because the immense
torque can pull you out of sticky situations.
But be careful when you take it out in the
rough. As for the interiors, the car comes
with dual tone athos beige and charcoal black
wraparound theme, a corvette inspired dual
cockpit interior, triple pod instrument cluster
with icy blue illumination and leather wrapped
gear selector and 3 spoke steering wheel.
There is ample of storage space and two 12
V Sockets in the front and one each on the
second and third rows. For the comfort of
the passengers and the driver there is a tropicalised
automatic climate control system, dedicated
rear ac system with 2nd & 3rd row vents & blower
controls, cruise control, tilt adjustable
steering column, rear view camera with touch
display, rear park assist with adaptive
gridline and buzzer warning and power adjustable
& foldable ORVMs. The SUV also has an automatic
door lock, theatre dimming effect for map
lamp and centre lamps, luggage area illumination
and dimmable instrument cluster and display.
The car comes with a 7 Inch ‘MyLink’ Infotainment
Audio Touchscreen with Smartphone App Link
, an Integrated 2 DIN Radio/MP3/USB/AUX/VIDEO/BLUETOOTH
Audio System and a premium 6 speakers system.
The 6 way power adjustable driver seat has
the best to offer. Fold all the seats behind
the driver seat and you get ample space to
put in your mattress for two people to snuggle
in comfortably! This body on frame SUV has
been smartly built. It may not be a pure 4X4
but it's been built in such a way that it
can take on off road conditions. You can see
for example the dig wheel arches. Look at
that! My hand can go. This means that these
wheels can take on a lot of topsy-turvy conditions.
The Chevrolet Trailblazer performed well on
both smooth roads as well as rough terrains.
It’s not one of the blue blooded off-roaders.
But it does take you out of some of the rough
patches. Keeping in mind India’s terrible
roads and a crumbling infrastructure, this
no-nonsense SUV from Chevrolet could be the
ideal vehicle to transport your family in
comfort and safety! It’s like the gentle
giant you would love to befriend.
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