Thursday, June 18, 2009

FIAT Grande Pundo....Launched!!!!!!!!!!!!


A true Italian beauty.. what else i can say....
The Grande Pundo is a car designed to be one with the driver. It offers excellent road handling and drive quality irrespective of whether your are in a highway or city

The Grande Punto’s sporty and muscular styling can be attributed to the ‘Car Designer of the Century’ Giorgetto Giugiaro. The strong character of the Grande Punto is defined by a sleek and aggressive nose which conveys an incredibly real dynamism. The rear end is softer and rounder, and it balances the aggressive front end. In true Fiat tradition, the exciting design of the car is complemented by adherence and exceeding of superior quality standards. Internationally, Grande Punto has an excellent track record and has produced and already sold 1.6 Million units across markets.



The car is agile and probably delivers the most enjoyable drive in its segment. This brilliance is derived from the state-of-the-art FIRE (Fully Integrated Robotized Engine) and MULTIJET engines which combine superb performance with low fuel consumption. To add to it, these engines are also environment friendly and Euro 4 ready.

The Grande Punto comes loaded with features and will be available in three versions known as Active, Dynamic & Emotion for both the petrol and diesel variants. Additionally a fully loaded Emotion Option Pack will also be available.

At the time of launch, consumers can choose from a range of 6 electrifying colors: Bossa Nova White, Hip Hop Black, Minimal Grey, Medium Grey, Exotica Red and Electric Blue.
Tech details are given below:


The Grande Punto will be priced as follows:
PETROL-1.2
City Grande Punto Active
DELHI Rs. 3.99 lakh

PETROL-1.4
City Grande Punto Dynamic Grande Punto Emotion Grande Punto Emotion Pack
DELHI Rs. 4.66 lakh Rs. 5.06 lakh Rs. 5.61 lakh

DIESEL-1.3
City Grande Punto Active Grande Punto Dynamic Grande Punto Emotion Grande Punto Emotion Pack
DELHI 4.85 lakh Rs. 5.16 lakh Rs. 5.56 lakh 6.11 lakh

Globally, the third generation Fiat supermini, the Grande Punto was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show and is certified with EURO NCAP 5 star ratings in Europe which will ply soon on Indian roads. Many would agree, the Grande Punto is a perfect follow up to the Linea and symbolises the Fiat brand’s journey back into reckoning in the competitive world of the Indian car industry.

Colours offered :

Style:

* Sporty grill
* Flared wheel arches
* Muscular contours
* Sporty dual tone interiors
* Sporty wide profile 195/60 R15 15″ alloys

Comfort & convenience:

* Electrically adjustable outside rear view mirror
* Automatic Climate Control
* Blue & Me: unique technology developed jointly by Microsoft & Fiat. Unique technology to connect and sync mobile via blue tooth and voice dial / read SMS
* Customized instrument display setting with My Car
* Remote foldable key
* Intelligent rear de-fogger : switches off after 20 minutes to prevent damage to the glass
* Convenient driver facing key slot
* Intelligent Ignition: prevents turning the key when the engine is running

Safety:

* ABS with EBD
* Dual stage front driver & passenger airbags : unique system deploys the air-bags depending on the severity of the impact
* Fire prevention system: cuts off fuel in case of an impact to reduce chances of fire
* Fiat Code System: Immobilizer with rolling code
* Load limiters and pre-tensioners

Engineering Technology

* Unique CAN bus system with 7 micro-chips - no conventional wiring in this car.

Engines:

* 1.2 FIRE (Petrol) engine: 68.2 ps @ 6000 rpm and 95.75 Nm @ 2500 rpm
* 1.4 FIRE (Petrol) engine: 90ps @ 6000 rpm and 115 Nm @ 4500 rpm
* 1.3 Multijet (Diesel) engine: 76 ps @ 4000 rpm and 197 Nm @ 1750 rpm

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Music review: Alone, Loved & Lost (Malayalam Pop - Rashee)


01 - Ekanaay - Vineeth Sreenivasan -
Vineeth Srinivasan is at his usual best in Ekanaay and Rashee adds amazing support with a remarkable tune and inventive arrangements . I'll rate this song with 3.2 out of 5

02 - Akalukayano - Rashee
This is a sentimental song, had some influence of a devotional touch. Even as the composer gets behind the mike for the brooding and melodic Akalukayano. But i felt this songs a bit incomplete..
I'll rate this song with 3 out of 5

03 - Iniyethu Janmam - Gayathri.
Pritam-styled orchestration adds character to Gayathri’s Iniyethu janman while its second interlude showcases Rashee’s mighty ambitions! YES this is a wonderful song... I'll rate this song with 3.5 out of 5

04 - En Ormakal - Rashee

This song starts with rocking beats,,,Has a western mild rock touch in this song... has a lot of guitar worked in this.. En ormakal’s mild rock base is interesting..I'll rate this song with 3 out of 5

05 - Orkkunu Njan - Karthik
5 out of 5.. Both for singing and the Music.. Karthik’s delightful vocals aid the melody in Orkkunu njan.. I'll say this is the best song of the album.

06 - Ormakale Ormakale - Benny Dayal, Rashee
Benny Dayal’s Ormakale is a pacier number. This will be the song i'll wish to perform from this album, if i have a chance.. I'll rate this song with 4 out of 5.

07 - Innen Nenjile - Franco
Franco’s Innen nejile is the another album pacier number - catchy and arranged sensibly.
I'll rate this song with 3 out of 5.

Rashee’s imaginative tunes work pretty well in this oddly titled album! Overall Rating : 3.5

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

HONDA JAZZ Specs : Sometimes, we have to pay to be (jazz)y in our country

Honda Jazz 1.2 i-vtec Indian Version

key details:

varients: only one

engine:

1.2 i-vtec
displacement:1198 cc
valve gear: SOHC
valves per cylinder: 16 valves, 4 per cylinder
max power: 90 ps (89bhp) @ 6000 rpm
max torque: 110 NM (11.2 kg-m) @ 4800 rpm
fuel delivery: PGM-FI

dimensions:

length: 3900 mm
width: 1695 mm
height: 1525 mm
wheelbase: 2500 mm
ground clearence: 160 mm
fuel tank capacity: 42 litres

transmission: 5-speed manual, 5F+1R, all forward speeds synchromesh with overdrive on 4th and 5th gear

steering: electric power assisted, rack and pinion

suspension:

front: McPherson strut with stabiliser bar
rear: H shaped torsion beam with stabiliser bar

brakes:

front: ventilated disc
rear: self adjusting drum, leading and trailing shoe type

wheels and tyres:

steel rims
5.5J X 15 wheels
tyre size: 175/65 R 15 tubeless

alloy wheels: not available

key features:

safety
ABS
dual SRS airbags
G-CON
fog lamps not standard, will be in accessories

exterior
colour keyed bumpers, door handles and side mirrors
15-inch wheels with full wheel cover

interior:
manual A/c with heater, 4-speed blower
integrated 2-DIN advanced audio with MP3/WMA capability
4 speakers, 2 tweeters
steering mounted audio controls
innovative storage spaces
driver's seat adjust
tilt steering
CD player
remote keyless entry with immobiliser
rear foldable seat
adjustible front and rear head restraints
rear wash/wipe with intermittant/ defogger
fuel consumption/ distance to empty meter

colour options:

crystal black
tafeta white
habanero red
alabaster silver
polished metal
bold beige
bluish silver

Honda Motorcycle unveils new version (PGM-FI) of CBF Stunner




Motorcycles and Scooter India (HMSI) today launched a new version of its 125 cc sports bike - CBF Stunner - priced at Rs 64,630 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The launch is part of the company's strategy to increase its sales in the Indian two-wheeler market.

"Last fiscal we sold about 10.7 lakh units of two-wheelers and this year we are targeting 12 per cent increase at 12.5 lakh units. And the CBF Stunner will play an important role," HMSI Chief Executive Officer Shinji Aoyama told reporters here.

The new bike will be equipped with PGM-FI (Programme Fuel Injection) technology, which gives more power, the company said.

It will be available in the market by the first week of June, it added.

According to Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the total two-wheeler sales in the last financial year increased by 2.60 per cent at 74,37,670 units compared to 72,49,278 units in FY'08. PTI RKL BSM SM 05261243 DELHI

When You Say Nothing At All - RONAN KEATING

"When You Say Nothing At All"

It's amazing
How you can speak
Right to my heart
Without saying a word,
You can light up the dark
Try as I may
I could never explain
What I hear when
You don't say a thing

[CHORUS:]
The smile on your face
Lets me know
That you need me
There's a truth
In your eyes
Saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says
You'll catch me
Whenever I fall
You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all

All day long
I can hear people
Talking out loud
But when you hold me near
You drown out the crowd
(The crowd)
Try as they may
They could never define
What's been said
Between your
Heart and mine

[Repeat chorus twice]

(You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all
You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all)

The smile on your face
The truth in your eyes
The touch of your hand
Let's me know
That you need me

[Repeat chorus]

(You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all
You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all)

The smile on your face
The truth in your eyes
The touch of your hand
Let's me know
That you need me

(You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all
You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all)