TorQue: Nissan Launches GT-R; Upcoming Sedans in 2017 and More
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Nissan Launches GT-R 2017 in India, Priced at 1.99 Cr
Nissan finally unveiled the mighty GT-R, aka The Godzilla in India. The iconic GT-R sports car was first showcased at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo.
The Nissan GT-R’s got a twin-turbo 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine that, according to Nissan, produces 550PS and 632Nm of torque, with ample power.
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Convertibles That You Can Buy In India... Right Now!
Cabriolets/convertibles don’t make for a very popular body style in India. Our weather isn’t particularly supportive of ‘topless’ driving and dusty conditions mean that even if you have a convertible, the roof will probably be down more often than not.
However, the idea of playing some soothing tunes while cruising down the highway with the wind in your hair is quite tempting, not to mention, the exclusivity of owning something rarely seen on our roads. Believe it or not, there’s no lack of cabriolet options in India, provided you’re able to pay a good sum of money.
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Tata Zest AMT vs Maruti Swift Dzire AMT: Comparison Review
Like it or not, compact sedans are here to stay. And while I am not a big fan of the cut-boot sedans myself, there's no denying it fills in a very specific requirement. While they are sedans just about, they come with the whole aspirational value of the 'badi gaadi', or the 'dicky waali gaadi', like my friend's dad calls it.
Manufacturers have left no stone unturned, billing it as the real deal, going the extra mile and decking the compact sedans up with features you'd usually find in the C-segment. So, it was only a matter of time then that you could buy a little sedan that had a diesel motor and could shift on its own. We've got two out of the three options together, to find out which one deserves the cash.
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5 Things Tata Hexa Does Better Than Toyota Innova Crysta
Tata has announced the arrival of its latest offering – the Hexa. The company will commence bookings for the car on 1 November 2016 and will launch it in January 2017. It has been priced competitively and faces off against Toyota's Innova Crysta MPV. Having said that, there are certain aspects that differentiate the Tata's Aria replacement from Toyota's people hauler. These aspects will help you understand why the Hexa is a better buy over Innova Crysta. Read on.
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2017’s Upcoming Sedans: Here’s What’s Under the Hood
2016 is in its last month and what a year it has been for the automotive industry. We’ve witnessed a flurry of new launches and facelifts from various car manufacturers. Thank you 2016, you’ve been great!
Time to look at what’s in store for us in 2017. While there are many cars lined up to make headlines, here we compile a list of sedans which we expect to go on sale next year.
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