Jaguar F-Type Launched at Starting Price of Rs 1.37 Crore

Jaguar India has today launched the F-Type sportscar, with prices starting from Rs 1.37 crore for the V6 S version, while the V8 S will cost Rs 1.61 crore. These prices are ex-showroom Mumbai prices, pre-Octroi, meaning the on-road price for a new Jaguar F-Type  V8 S will set you back close to Rs 2 crore.

But for the money you do get an exhilarating sports car, one with true pedigree and character, and a which will, over the course of its lifetime, depreciate only slightly. Given the limited production run for the F-Type globally, this car has all the making of a classic.

As the designations suggest, the V6 S model is powered by a V6 engine, while the V8 S is powered by a V8 engine. Both engines are supercharged, and Jaguar claims the F-Type V6 S will accelerate to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, and on to a top speed of 275 km/h. The F-Type V8 S meanwhile gets to the ton in a mere 4.3 seconds, with a top whack of 300 km/h.

Both cars get a limited-slip differential to transfer all that power to the road as usable performance, and while the V6 S has a mechanical differential, the full-fat F-Type V8 S has an electronic differential or e-Diff, which uses complex electronics to ensure that both rear wheels provide maximum traction at all times. The go-faster tech extends to the Launch Control as well, which provides for maximum acceleration from a standing start. Another feature which is expected to be popular are the Active Exhausts; pressing a button on the centre console opens a valve in the exhaust for even more volume and entertainment.

Sales expectations for the F-Type in India are expectedly sober, and in the Indian market the F-Type will compete with the likes of the Porsche 911 and Audi R8.

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Hyundai to launch Grand i10 next month

India’s second largest passenger car manufacturer, Hyundai Motor India Ltd, will launch its fifth small car —Grand i10 — next month with an expected price of Rs. 5-7.2 lakh for the petrol variant and Rs. 5.5-7.5 lakh for the diesel variant.

Positioned between its two existing small cars i10 and i20, Grand i10 will compete directly with arch rival Maruti’s bestseller Swift. It’s small car line-up also includes Santro and Eon.

With a 1.1 litre diesel engine, Grand i10 will be Hyundai’s cheapest diesel offering in the country. “This car is built on an absolutely new platform and will be offered with the 1.1 litre diesel engine in India for the first time,” said Rakesh Srivastava, senior vice-president, sales, Hyundai India. “It is very different from the current i10.”

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Force Motors Launches Gurkha SUV

Force Motors launched the Gurkha SUV at the International Bus and Utility Show 2013 being held at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. The Gurkha SUV is priced at Rs 6.25 lakh onwards.

The Gurkha is powered by the 2.6 litre Mercedes OM 616 derived turbo charged intercooled engine. This engine produces 82 PS of maximum power at 3200 rpm and pumps 230 Nm of peak torque at 1800-2000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5 speed synchromesh transmission with Hi - Lo option on transfer case.

Prasan Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors stated, “The vastly superior gradeability and its ability to negotiate undulating terrain makes the Gurkha an ideal vehicle for ‘off road’ conditions. The macho looking Gurkha has timeless classic appeal that would interest off-road enthusiasts across the nation.”

The Gurkha will be available in three colours options with body graphics.

The Prices for Ex-Delhi Showroom are:

Gurkha 4X2 - Rs 6.25 lakh (Soft Top)

Gurkha 4x4 - Rs 8.35 lakh (Soft Top)

Gurkha  4x4 -Rs 8.50 lakh (Hard Top)

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