Honda City has been all time favorite for a middle class Indian family. Great looks, superb control, power and affordable prices have made it one of the largest selling cars of Honda. Tata Indigo Manza on the other hand is upgraded version of Tata indigo old model. Great Mileage and more space are main highlights of this car. Few main changes are the in the looks and interiors. Few features like Automatic climate control, ABS and larger wheel steering has added cheery on the cake.

 

Honda city get its look from European Honda Civic and Honda FCX. The Headlamps has reflector lenses, rear of new city looks like BMW 3-series with beautifully carved bumper and tail light. Refined Aerodynamics makes it more efficient and gives nice control on road. Tata Manza is designed cleverly with new style, vigor and class that add more sophistication and adding powerful sedan look to it. Tata has worked a lot in the exterior of this car making it look more elegant and powerful. The high mounted tail light, vibrant colors, side rub rails and classy doors give it a charismatic appearance on road.

Everything is laid out nicely inside Honda City. Comfortable seats, spacious, nice integrated system, handy controls and nice ambience inside make it a nice choice. It is available in six colors which are Silver, white, Beige Metallic, Titanium, Red and brown. Tata Manza has impressive interior and is designed with very spacious and roomy interiors to give it classy style. 2 tone beige interior color scheme and full fabric seat gives it a vibrant look. It is available in six colors which are Red, Black, Grey, white, gold and satin.

The new version of City is powered by 1.5L, 4 cylinder i-VTEC engine which gives car the displacement of 1497cc and can churns out a power of 118Ps at 6600 rpm and maximum torque of 146Nm at 4800 rpm. It has five gears manual transmission system. Tata Manza on the other hand is available in both petrol and diesel version. Petrol version is powered by MPFI engine which makes it more fuel efficient and provide stability at high speed. It provides displacement of 1386cc and can offer maximum power of 90Ps at 6000 rpm and maximum torque of 116Nm at 4750 rpm. It has 5+1 speed manual transmission gearbox.

Honda City has McPherson Strut Stabilizer, coil spring suspension in Front and H-type Torsion Beam suspension in rear which gives it extra comfort on Bumpy road. It has servo assisted Hydraulic Brake type making it a safe ride. Its turning radius is 4.9 meters which makes it handy. Tata Manza has Lower Wishbone; McPherson Strut in front and Twist beam and hydraulic Shock absorbers in rear. It has Ventilated Disk in front and drum in rear.

Honda city starts at Price, Rs. 7.41 lakh while Manza starts at Rs. 5.84 lakh. Looking at specifications, Manza is providing almost same sedan feeling as city with better mileage in lower price so it is probable that Manza will soon become popular among Indian crowd.

Honda Jazz emerged as a good option in the premium hatchback segment and it accounts as one of the Honda’s best selling cars till date. The car has a strong base in the premium segment and is most-favorite amongst Honda buyers. This car is packed with good deal of features, unmatched performance and value in comparison to its competitors.

 

Tata Motors launched its new Indica Vista 90 as the newest Avatar. The Indica Vista is not a facelift of the earlier versions of Indica but it has been built on an all-new platform which is bigger than the earlier models. The car stands it is 3,795 mm in length with a wheelbase of 2,470 mm. With the all new and better engine, Vista has emerged as a powerful car in its segment and it has also been refined.

 

Honda Jazz comes with 1.2 liter SOHC engine with a power of 89 BHP and maximum torque of 110 NM. The all new 1.4-litre engine of Indica Vista has been tuned primarily for urban usage. It has got torque of 116 Nm. Jazz comes with a light clutch for easy driving on city roads. With its low weight, jazz is a pleasure to drive in the city. Jazz has a more rev-friendly engine whereas Indica lacks in this case. At 1600 rpm, Indica progressively starts building revs. It goes excellent at 3000 rpm but gets a little hampered at 5000rpm. Indica has a top speed of 161.2 km per hour and its acceleration from 0-100 takes 14.2 seconds. Honda jazz reaches the 0-100 mark in whopping 11 seconds and its top speed is 165 Kmph. Jazz offers good fuel economy. ARAI certified fuel efficiency of Jazz is16.1 kmpl.

Honda Jazz gives definitive looks with its fresh dashboard design and interiors with modern looks. The plastic material used for interiors is of premium quality, which gives the premium feel to the car. Indica Vista comes with a two-tone dashboard which has been done up in black and beige tones and gives a decent look. The plastic material used is good. Jazz can comfortably accommodate 5 passengers with unmatched back support and adequate thigh support.

Honda has other impressive features like dual front air bags, music system with controls mounted on the steering, electric adjustable rear view mirrors and OEMs. Tata has equipped Vista with a new music system with USB and AUX ports. The music system is compatible with five Bluetooth devices. The steering wheel is tilt adjustable. The driver seat is adjustable for getting the right driving position. Front seat has adjustable lumbar support for comfort.

Honda Jazz has plenty of head and leg room and even tall passengers will find utmost comfort inside. Jazz has wide opening doors and lower seats which makes the entry and exit in the car easier. Indica is comparatively less spacious. Jazz has is plenty of storage space with a 384 liter of boot space.
Indica‘s 5-speed synchromesh gearbox is a bit notchy, whereas jazz delivers smooth gearshifts.

Honda CR-V is believed to be the first small package SUV in Indian Market. It’s a package of all the goods, luxury, Stylish interior, powerful engine, safety features, electronic brakes and many more. The G-CON technology makes it a total new driving experience. Tata Aria on the other hand shares appearance of Sedan and stylish features of SUV. It’s a seven seater premium luxury car with many features like ABS, six airbags, Cruise Control, EBD and many more. It is proving to be a great competition for other SUV in market.

 

Honda CR-V carries an immense Road presence. Its design is blend of both macho look and family car. Four Halogen lamps blended with grille provide the perfect symmetry. Main highlight of the design is electrically operated sunroof which provides natural light inside the car. Tata Aria on the other hand gives a very dynamic and aggressive appearance at first sight. Font is very much similar to Manza and Vista but the 17 inches alloy wheels balances its look of a SUV. Rest the design is same as Tata’s traditional product portfolio.

 

Comfort and luxury is main emphasis in Honda CR-V. The interior of the car are spectacular with the soft tones of ivory and black leather covered seats. Big space for luggage and vast sitting area makes it best for long distance journey. Tata Aria comes in wide range of interiors on demand of customers. Seats are covered with fabric and full leather upholstery with three shades which are Black & plum, Black & Black and Black. It is also a great option in long distance journey.

Honda CR-V is available both in Petrol and diesel engine. Engines are robust and dynamic, made especially for performance. It is powered by 2.0-litre i-VTECH engine which gives it a displacement of 1997cc and is capable of producing maximum power of 143.06Ps at 6000 rpm and maximum torque of 190Nm at 4200 rpm. It has five speed manual gear transmission. Tata Aria is powered by 2.2-litre DICOR diesel engine which gives it a displacement of 2197cc and is capable of producing maximum power of 140Ps at 4000 rpm and maximum torque of 320Nm at 2700 rpm. It also five speed manual transmission.

Honda CR-V has McPherson Strut, coil spring in front while double wishbone, coil spring in rear. It is fitted with Ventilated Discs brakes in front and Discs brake in rear. They are specially made for heavy duty performance and stability. Suspension mechanism of Tata Aria is same as Honda CR-V which has excellent braking and handling. Front brakes are twin Port Caliper Ventilated and rear are disc type. ABS and ESP (Electronic Stability program) is well integrated with the braking mechanism making more efficient.

Honda CR-V starts with Rs. 23.3 lakh while Tata Aria starts at Rs. 11.9 lakh. CR-V is definite costly with less mileage giving Aria edge over it. Aria has similar Features in lesser price which would make it favorite among Indian market.

Honda Motors, from Japan and America based Ford Motors are two globally renowned Moto giants, and have reserved an excellent contribution to the automobile industry ever since their setup. The models City and Fiesta from Honda and Ford respectively are the top notch rivals in the sedan segment, and have set a bar as for performance, looks and what not. Honda is known for brilliant engines, build whereas Ford has always focused on better driving experience. The head to head competition between these two compact sedans can be overviewed in terms of exteriors, interiors, performance and other specifications.

 

Falling in the same segment of pricing i.e. Rs. 8-10 lakh(depending on variant), both have quite similar performance features as in 1.5 l four cylinder petrol engine and operate at five speed manual transmission. Fiesta has an edge of being available in a diesel variant whereas City doesn't. Honda City exhibits a mileage offering of an average fifteen kmpl, somewhat same as that of Fiesta. The ground clearance of City is 165mm and Fiesta is 168 mm. Aerodynamics of City are particularly awesome. Fiesta exhibits far better low end torque than City. Honda City is dimensioned 4420/1695/1480 while Ford Fiesta is 4291/1722/1460 (mm).

 

Though both exhibit stunning and classy exteriors, they vary in terms of particular specs. The City looks face-lifted with reflecting headlights, enhanced grille and alluring rear look; whereas Fiesta is sportier with foxy eyed headlamps, appliqué rear looks, radiator grille and chrome embroidered fog lamps. As far as interiors are concerned, City sure carries an edge over the Fiesta considering finish and fit of the Honda sedan. Elegant padded panels, modern designing and better storage spaces make it more appealing than the rival. Just that the Fiesta has a better information display system featuring HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE, with temperature gauge and other parameters, plus is well illuminated than City. Both have fine fabric upholstery and comfortable seats.

Talking of miscellaneous features, a shorter gear shift knob is well placed in City and is butter smooth (quite helpful for city traffic), whereas Fiesta gives a better high speed drive experience with appealing control and handling. Also, its steering feedback is the best in class. City has five spoke alloy wheels while those of Fiesta are rather bald. Air conditioning system is more efficient in City except the accompanying blower noise. Both have a decent sound system with steering mounted controls, to specify that Fiesta has two additional tweeters installed. Rather common specifications like Power steering, power windows, defogger, keyless entry etc. are to be expected in both the sedans.
Fiesta leads in terms of safety features with front disk brakes, rear drum brakes and loaded ABS system that makes handling effective, whereas City lacks ABS and features all four disk brakes. SRS airbags, Engine check warning and immobiliser are available in both the sedans. Fiesta features airbags on the top too.

Overall, although City has an excellent ownership track record, both appear to be good deals depending on the subjective opinions. Happy driving!

Honda Jazz and Skoda Fabia always remained in the limelight prior to their much awaited launches, due to their extensive promotions. Both the cars were hoping to set the market on fire with their exciting new features. However, the biggest shortcoming in success of both the cars was their high pricing. Honda Jazz was slated at Rs 7.9 lakhs and Skoda Fabia priced at 8.42 lakhs. The cars though closely priced, but there are differences in the two. Honda Jazz comes only with a petrol engine whereas the Skoda Fabia is available in both petrol and diesel variants.

 

Honda Jazz top model comes with a 1.2 Litre 4 cylinder petrol engine with an 1198cc displacement. Jazz gives a maximum torque of 11.2 KGM at 4800 rpm. The acceleration goes 0-100 Kmph in only 13.29 seconds. The petrol variant of Skoda Fabia has 1.2Litre, 3 cylinder engine. The engine displacement of Fabia is 1198cc, same as that of Jazz. Maximum torque offered 11 Nm at 3,000 rpm.

 

Skoda Fabia petrol variant reaches the top speed of 155 Kmph and acceleration rises to100 Kmph from 0 Kmph in just 16.26 seconds. The diesel variant has a 1.4Litre, 4-cylinder engine that has a displacement of 1422 cc maximum torque offered by the diesel variant is 15.8 NM at the rate of 1600-2800 rpm. Diesel variant gives a top speed of 168 Kmph and its acceleration from 0 to 100 Kmph is reached in 14.95 seconds

Honda Jazz gives mileage is of 13 kmpl on urban roads and on highways, its mileage is 16 kmpl. Petrol version of the Skoda Fabia provides a mileage of 13.2 kmpl in urban regions and 16.8 kmpl on highways. Its diesel version offers 15.1-kmpl mileage in urban areas and on highways it gives 19 kmpl.

Honda Jazz includes powerful air conditioner, adjustment options in steering wheel, front and rear power windows, CD/MP3 player, fog lamps, adjustable driver seat etc as standard features. Other features include remote fuel lid opener, power steering, accessory power outlet, low fuel warning light and trunk light. The safety features of jazz comprises of Antilock Braking system and 2 airbags for front passengers. The car also comes with Central and remote locking, Brake Assist, Child Safety Locks, Night rear view mirror, Power Door Locks, rear seat belts, side and front impact beams etc.

Both variants of Skoda Fabia petrol and diesel variants include air conditioning, front and rear power windows, adjustable driver seat, audio player, fog lamps, steering wheel adjustment and Leather seats. Features limited to the diesel variant are remote trunk opener and remote fuel lid opener. Safety features also vary in both the variants. The diesel variant features an anti lock braking, central locking brake assist, power door locks, 2 airbags in the front, night rear view mirror, child safety locks ,rear seat belts etc. The petrol variant only features night rear view mirror, child safety locks, rear seat belts, door ajar warning, 2 front airbags, door ajar warning and side and front impact beams etc.

The new version of Honda Civic, the premium sedan has been launched by Honda Car Siel India (HCSI) after going through some cosmetic changes. Hyundai has launched its sedan Verna named as Verna Fluidic. Let us differentiate these two Sedan so that the features are well understood.

 

Honda Civic has two accessories packages namely Inspire and Elegance. The elegance is packed with rear door sunshade, illuminated side step garnish and door visor. While Inspire is packed with front under spoiler, trunk spoiler, rear under spoiler and side under spoiler. In the front, Honda Civic looks aggressive sporty. It consists of smoky headlamps, front grille is metallic, the front bumper is aerodynamic and is of the body colour and integrated with turn indicators. Door handle is also body coloured. The rear portion of the car is very attractive as it has Octo- combi tail lights and dual exhaust.

Hyundai Verna Fluidic has very stylish exterior with big headlamps. The grille is the same Hyundai’s own hexagonal styled. The L-shaped fog lamps have jawed chin that makes Verna look like a sports car. Verna has a thin waistline which moves along with the car and gives a streamline cut to the sides of the car. Its side mirrors are integrated with turn lights. The door handles are chrome coloured and the car is alloy wheeled. The tail lamps of the Verna has huge wrap outside on its big bumper. The bumper is fitted with the reflectors. The twin exhausts at the rear adds sporty look to the car.

The font cabin of Honda Civic resembles the cockpit of a plane due to its instrument panel. The panel consists of blue lit digital speedometer, tachometer and fuel economy indicator. The dashboard has audio system and AC placed centrally. It has fabric seats in some variant and leather seats in another one. The interior has colour combination of beige and black. The interiors are hugely illuminated and the seats are too comfortable with generous amount of space inside.The car has a dual tone dashboard and the steering is that of the same as i20 and is height adjustable. The central console is ‘V-shaped’. It has leather upholstery and the height of the driver’s seat can be adjusted. A striking feature of Verna is that its glove box comes with cooling system where one can store chocolate boxes. The car is roomy and offers a good back support to the passengers. The rear seats have three adjustable headrests. Verna has rear camera that displays in colour. Faux wood inserts can be seen all around the cabin. Verna is assisted with push-button start and keyless entry.

The new sedan is powered with an engine of 1.8L, i-VTEC, 1799cc, 4 Cylinder, SOHC that churns 132 Ps of max power at 6300 rpm and a maximum torque of 17.5 Kgm at 4300 rpm. Hyundai Verna is powered by petrol engine of 1.6L, 1599cc, VTVT which generates a max power of 103.2Ps @ 5500rpm and a maximum torque of 14.9kgm @ 3000rpm.

Thus it is clear that Honda Civic will be a better option for the buyers over Hyundai Verna.

Honda India Motors launched new facelift for its premium hatch back Jazz. A facelift as required by Honda Jazz to stay in the market and compete with models like Skoda Fabia and Hyundai i20. All new Honda Jazz is is available in three different variants which are Jazz S, Jazz select and Jazz X. Dimensions of Honda Jazz are 3900 mm of length, 1695 mm of width and 1535 mm of height. The ground clearance of Honda Jazz is 160 mm. The price of Honda Jazz starts from Rs. 5, 75,000* - Rs. 6, 41,001* ex showroom New Delhi.

Renault Pulse was launched in India in the year 2011 to compete with other models in like Indica Vista, Swift, i10, i20, Figo etc. Renault Pulse has dimensions of 3805mm of length, 1665 mm of width and 1525 mm of height. The ground clearance of Renault Pulse is 170 mm. The price of Pulse starts from Rs. 4, 25,000* - Rs. 6, 63,250* ex showroom New Delhi.

 

Honda Jazz is equipped with 1.2 litre i-VTEC which generates power output of 90 PS @ 6200 rpm and torque of 110 Nm @ 4800 rpm. Honda Jazz has ARAI rated fuel economy of 13.2 km / litre, highway fuel economy of 18.5 km / litre and city fuel economy of 12.6 km / litre. Renault Pulse comes with option of petrol and diesel engine. The petrol version has 1.2-litre fuel injection petrol engine which develops power of 76 PS @ 6000 rpm and torque of 104 Nm @ 4000 rpm where the diesel version has 1.5 litre common rail diesel engine which delivers power of 64 PS @ 4000 rpm and torque of 160 Nm @ 2000 rpm. The ARAI rated fuel economy of diesel version of Renault Pulse is 17.4 km/ litre.

Honda Jazz is equipped with tons of features in the facelift for comfort, interior, exterior and safety in the hatchback. Comfort features available in Honda Jazz are air conditioner with heater, power windows, keyless entry, power door locks, dual glove box, instruments pockets, rear and front console pockets, vanity mirror for driver and co-driver sun visor, fuel consumption display, distance to empty range, front and rear headrests, headlight alarm, coat hanger, foot rest and accessory socket. Renault Pulse is loaded with comfort feature like electrical power steering, tilt adjustable power steering, power windows, engine start and stop button, auto fold mirror, electrically adjustable ORVM’s, central locking, climate control, integrated audio system, roof antenna, tachometer and warning door open alarm. Features available for the interior of the car are cabin lamp with reading light, trunk room lamp, fabric assented door trims, shift knob with leather finish, steering wheel with leather rapped, cup holders, bottle holders, front door pockets, vanity mirror, assist grips, power outlet and fuel lead release from inside.

Features available for exterior of Honda Jazz are body coloured bumpers, halogen lights, body coloured ORVM’s, body coloured door handles, tail gate spoiler, micro antenna, body coloured front grille, dual tone interior and alloy wheels. Features available for interior of Honda Jazz are front and rear speakers, steering mounted audio control, 60 : 40 rear split seat, passenger side seat back pocket, Audio system with CD/ MP3/ FM/ AUX-In with USB, height adjustable driver seat reclining rear seat and amber colour illumination. Safety feature available in Honda Jazz are dual SRS air bags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, G-CON, ECU immobilizer, driver seat belt reminder, rear defogger and rear mount stop lamp. Features available for exterior of Pulse are body coloured bumpers, front grille with chrome accentuated, rear defogger, tinted green glass, rear 2 speed wiper, tubeless tyres, alloy wheels and roof spoiler with stop lamp. Safety features available in the Pulse are Airbag, rear door child safety locks, fog lamps, immobilizer, rear high mounted stop lamp and auto door lock.

 

Honda India Motors launched new facelift for its premium hatch back Jazz. A facelift as required by Honda Jazz to stay in the market and compete with models like Skoda Fabia and Hyundai i20. All new Honda Jazz is is available in three different variants which are Jazz S, Jazz select and Jazz X. Dimensions of Honda Jazz are 3900 mm of length, 1695 mm of width and 1535 mm of height. The ground clearance of Honda Jazz is 160 mm. The price of Honda Jazz starts from Rs. 5, 75,000* - Rs. 6, 41,001* ex showroom New Delhi.

  

Honda Jazz is equipped with 1.2 litre i-VTEC which generates power output of 90 PS @ 6200 rpm and torque of 110 Nm @ 4800 rpm. Honda Jazz has ARAI rated fuel economy of 13.2 km / litre, highway fuel economy of 18.5 km / litre and city fuel economy of 12.6 km / litre.

Honda Jazz is equipped with tons of features in the facelift for comfort, interior, exterior and safety in the hatchback. Comfort features available in Honda Jazz are air conditioner with heater, power windows, keyless entry, power door locks, dual glove box, instruments pockets, rear and front console pockets, vanity mirror for driver and co-driver sun visor, fuel consumption display, distance to empty range, front and rear headrests, headlight alarm, coat hanger, foot rest and accessory socket. Features available for exterior of Honda Jazz are body coloured bumpers, halogen lights, body coloured ORVM’s, body coloured door handles, tail gate spoiler, micro antenna, body coloured front grille, dual tone interior and alloy wheels. Features available for interior of Honda Jazz are front and rear speakers, steering mounted audio control, 60 : 40 rear split seat, passenger side seat back pocket, Audio system with CD/ MP3/ FM/ AUX-In with USB, height adjustable driver seat reclining rear seat and amber colour illumination. Safety feature available in Honda Jazz are dual SRS air bags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, G- CON, ECU immobilizer, driver seat belt reminder, rear defogger and rear mount stop lamp.

Nissan Motors is planning to give a facelift to its best seller hatchback car Nissan Micra a facelift after the launch of Evalia. Nissan Micra was launched in India in 2009. Dimensions of Nissan Micra are 3780 mm in length, 1665 mm in width and 1525 mm in height. The ground clearance of Nissan Micra is 154 mm. The price tag of Nissan Micra starts from Rs. 4, 21,765* - Rs. 6, 41,558* ex showroom New Delhi.

Nissan Micra is available with two different engine option i.e. petrol and diesel. The petrol version of Nissan Micra has 1.2 litre petrol engine which generates power of 76 PS @ 6000 rpm and torque of 104 Nm @ 4000 rpm where the diesel version of Nissan Micra has 1.5 litre diesel engine which generates power of 64 PS @ 4000 rpm and torque of 160 Nm @ 2000 rpm. The ARAI rated fuel economy of Nissan Micra petrol version is 15.6 km / litre and of diesel version is 17.5 km / litre. The highway and city fuel economy of petrol version of Micra are 17.8 km / litre and 13.3 km / litre respectively and the same for diesel version are 18.5 m / litre and 16.6 km / litre respectively.

Features available for comfort in Nissan Micra are power steering, tilt adjustable steering, power windows, central locking, push button ignition and stop and luggage lamp. Features available for exterior of Nissan Micra are roof antenna, ORVM electrically adjustable, body coloured ORVM’s, door handles, roof spoiler, chrome plating on radiator grille, rear defogger and rear washer with wiper. Features available for interior of Nissan Micra are tachometer, rear parcel shelf, auto ac, integrated audio system, 4 speakers, cup and bottle holders, leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, adjustable front seat headrests and digital clock. Safety features available in Nissan Micra are engine immobilizer, ABS with EBD and BA, airbags, front fog lamps and security alarm.

The spaciousness of a mini-van and carriage capability of a pickup truck makes SUVs the popular choice of the people with big entrepreneurial ventures and large extended families. Great roominess, comfortable ride at height, safety and capability to tolerate all weather conditions is what SUV’s of contemporary times have to offer. Indian SUV market is dominated by number of players.

 

Ford Endeavour with its design and dominant robustness is definitely gaining popularity and attention of its buyers. The Ford Endeavour is available in two alternative; 2.5-litre 4×2 manual transmission and 3-litre 4×4 automatic transmission and is priced between Rs 17.28 lakh – Rs 20.41 lakh. Ford Endeavor is a seven seat Diesel SUV with rear A/c vents and fan control with comfortable long third seat. However, it’s too big an SUV for driving in a city and requires 1.5 parking spaces and is too heavy to pick up speed. Ford Endeavor is a best choice for out of the city traveling.

 

Honda CR-V is fantastic to look at with contemporary and stylish design. Offers excellent acceleration of 160 horses with special features like telescopic steering wheel, power seats, auto retract side view mirrors, and dual climate control. The back seat of the SUV is not too spacious and comfortable for three. Honda CR-V is too expensive and has no rear a/c vent. Honda Siel Cars India’s version of its sports utility vehicle, Honda CR-V is priced between Rs 22.82 lakh – Rs 25.09 lakh on road in Delhi. The Honda CR-V is available in three models with engine strength of 2.0-2.4 litre.

Ford Endeavor is huge for driving in a city and is not too comfortable to drive. The seven seats SUV Endeavor is quite affordable but its driver unfriendliness makes it a secondary choice. Honda CR-V exterior styling looks sophisticated and dynamic with big size. However, the biggest flaw in the current CR-V is the lack of a diesel engine.

Ford Endeavour’s exterior offers chrome radiator grille with embossing, wraparound headlamps, aluminum side steppers, turn indicators with paddle lamp on ORVMs, silver roof rails, electrically adjustable power foldable outside mirrors. Honda Cr-V’s external build is poised of headlamps, front grille, outer door windows, fog lamps, rear license garnish, alloy wheel, and front windshield.

The chrome upholstery and trims of leather have been smartly carved out in Ford Endeavor. The interiors of the SUV offers illuminated plush plates, leather wrapped steering wheel, plush leather upholstery and gear knob. The interiors of the Honda CR-V are smooth with comfortable made of fine quality fabric, Chrome gear shift knob with leather wrapping, anti rust coating and leather steering wheel etc.
To double the driving delight Ford Endeavour offers features like dual airbags, side airbags, dual sunglass holders, ABS with EBD, remote keyless entry, cigarette lighter, personalised ACs power windows, tilt adjustable steering, Bluetooth connectivity, rear wash/wiper and defogger, reverse parking camera with LCD display.

Honda CR-V is also equipped with outside temperature display, combination meter, air-conditioner, eight way power adjustable driver’s seat, cruise control, rear centre armrest, multi-functioning steering wheel, outside rear view mirrors (ORVMs), power windows and Anti-lock Braking System with EBD.

With all the above information the decision is surely going to be a tough one with both SUV’s offering features one above the other. Don’t hurry just take your time and do the analysis yourself before zeroing in on SUV of your choice. Happy driving and enjoy the ride.

Honda Brio and Maruti Suzuki Wagon R come in the hatchback segment and both of these cars designed, keeping all the needs of the customers in mind that they wish for in a small car. Both of these cars are fresh entry by their respective auto makers. Both are able to seat 5 people in comfort and come with stylish and advanced features. Both the cars sports eye catching interiors as well as interiors and give a stiff competition to each other. So when placed together it is difficult to choose between the two..........

Exteriors:

Honda Brio has a stunning forward along with an outstanding crease on its body which woo the car buyers. Brio is tagged as ‘I am made for you’, is sure to make someone fall in love with it at its first sight. Its exteriors are perfectly designed for a hatchback and are incomparable. The cat eye headlamps with indicators are housed in the front looks very dynamic and elegant from outside. It is further enhanced by the sporty side profile and stylish rear with tail lights.

Maruti Wagon R with its advanced look proved to be a head turner. The robust outer look with sleek body design, eye catching features makes it appealing. Its curvier profile with blue tinted headlights, body coloured bumpers and OVRM’s, roof rails adds to the overall style and look of the car.

Interiors:

Honda Brio comes with class interiors featuring electronically powered three-spoke steering wheel, fabric upholstery, advanced accessories. Also the air condition plus heating system with two ac vents in the centre, sufficient boot space, and head and shoulder room marks the overall interiors making it comfortable and sporty.

Maruti Wagon R offers an irresistible look with its classy and eye catching interiors. The ergonomically designed seats with plush upholstery, advanced instrumental panel adds to the style. It is a very comfortable car offering a swathe of comfort and pleasure. Air conditioner with heater and rotary AC controls is present, electrically adjustable OVRM’s offers a comfortable driving experience.

Engine:

Honda Brio was launched in India with great enthusiasm and this petrol powered car has 1.2-litres, 1198cc, 4 cylinder 16 valves, SOHC, i-VTEC petrol engine. The power mill is able to generate peak power of 88 PS at 6000 rpm and the maximum torque output is 109 Nm at 4600 rpm with a 5 forward and 1 reverse manual transmission system in place.

Maruti Wagon R comes with 1.0L, 998cc KB10 petrol engine capable of generating an impressive peak power of 68 PS at 6200 rpm and a maximum torque of 90 Nm at 3200 rpm and is endowed with 5 speed manual transmissions, DOHC with offset crankshaft helps in delivering improved fuel efficiency and power.

Ride, Handling and Verdict:

Honda Brio offers good drivability option both in cities as well as on highways with its powerful engine. It is available in 6 colours with 4 trim variants.

Maruti Wagon R offers a stable and comfortable ride with and is very efficient in case of off- roading and show reduced rate of skidding in slippery and on watery roads; packed with advanced safety features gives a safer ride and impressive handling and comes in 7 colours with 5 trim variants.

Honda Brio and Ford Figo are the two hatchbacks which became very popular soon after their launching in the auto market. While Honda Brio is the cheapest and the most affordable Honda car, Ford Figo is equipped with all the features that a small car owner wants. Both the cars are able to seat 5 people in comfort and perform well as far as driving is concerned, when these are put against each other it is difficult to choose among them....

 

Exteriors:

Honda Brio comes with an overall sporty look and is a B-segment hatchback with stylish and contemporary features. The curvy front encloses sharp cat eye head lamps with indicators placed inside, making it look appealing. The side profile is very attractive and elegant with composite rear design featuring rear lamps.

Ford Figo looks very appealing with no stone left unturned by the company to impress the customers. It is one of the best designs with which Ford has come up with. The front features human-eye shaped headlights marked with halogen headlamps and clearly visible turn indicators placed above them plus the fog lamps. Body coloured side profile enhances the sporty look along with the well decorated rear design featuring vertical tail lights.

Interiors:

Honda Brio is blessed with high quality and technologically advanced features providing huge headroom and legroom. The roomy interiors with good conditioning and heating facility, keyless entry, fabric upholstery and many other features makes it overall very attractive and stylish from inside.

Ford Figo is embedded with top class interior features which increases the comfort and luxury. It is comfortable and spacious and comes with good air conditioning and heating system –rounded ac vents. Also features sufficient haead, leg and shoulder room with advanced accessories.

Engine:

Honda Brio is equipped with 1.2-litres, 1198cc, i-VTEC petrol engine which is a 4 cylinder 16 valves, SOHC engine. The power mill of the Honda Brio is capable of breeding 88 PS of peak power at 6000 rpm and the maximum output torque is 109 Nm at 4600 rpm. It has a 5 forward and 1 reverse manual transmission system.

Ford Figo is marked with 1.2L, 1196cc petrol engine which comprises of 4- cylinder, SEFI, DOHC and also front wheel drive. This petrol engine pumps out 71 PS of peak power at 6,250 rpm and a maximum torque output of 102 Nm at 4,000 rpm. It has 5-speed manual transmission.

Ride, Handling and Verdict:

Honda Brio offers a comfortable ride and handles well in cities with a decent acceleration offered by it. It is packed with advanced safety features which enhance the safer drive like ABS, EBD and others. The features together make the ride a fun drive without compromising comfort. It is available in 6 colours and 4 trim variants.

Ford Figo handles well both in cities and on highways and offers good drivability with its fuel efficient engine. The packed safety features enhances the safe journey plus its high engine performance is very impressive. It comes in 7 colours with 4 trim variants.