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All about cars 'Like human is to Mankind - Machine is to MotorKind'! And how this life affects the decision of being bought or not by the prospective car buyer.

This page is all about the life under the hood of every car that is rolled out from the factory of Dime a Dozen manufacturer's in this country. We give you all possible information about the car, its specifications, drive feel, how it fits your bill and all other details which will help you make a better decision in owning one of your prized possessions! So feel free t ask, write or tell us anythi

ng that you would like to know and we shall be more than happy to hear and respond to you! Happy Motoring!

10/11/2015

Wishing all the Auto Enthusiasts a very happy Diwali ! Cheers

27/10/2015

When Maruti Suzuki launched Swift way back in 2005, it set the benchmark for premium hatchbacks in India, however its premium status was short-lived when Hyundai i20 & VW’s Polo were introduced.

Fast forward ten years, Suzuki is back in the game but this time though the benchmark is already set by the Korean major (Hyundai i20).

Suzuki launched the Baleno, and India is chosen to be the first market to be sold globally, this shows how important the Indian Hatchback Market is.

Baleno is powered by 1.2L Petrol making 91 BHP & 1.3 Diesel making 74 BHP, but surprisingly the weight is only 865-985 kgs, even lesser than its younger sibling Swift.

It also gets a CVT transmission the 3rd offering in Hatchback segment after Nissan Micra & the new Honda Jazz.

Price (Ex-Delhi)
Petrol Manual : 4.99-7.01 L
Petrol CVT: 6.76 L
Diesel : 6.16 – 8.11 L

*Will be sold through Nexa outlets only initially.

The aggressive pricing gives Baleno an advantage over Hyundai i20 by about 30k in comparison with equivalent variants.

Time shall finally decide if Baleno can regain the crown for Suzuki in premium hatchbacks.

19/10/2015

Abarth Punto and Avventura launched at 9.95L (ex-Delhi)

Punto : 145 Bhp. 0-100 kmph 8.8 sec
Avventura : 140 Bhp. 0-100 kmph 9.9 secs.

True hot hatch worthy of replacing Palio 1.6 GTX after more than a decade.

19/10/2015

The 1st of the New festive launches coming your way! Its the mighty beast from FIAT - The Abarth Punto 145BHP!Make way for the most powerful hatchback in town today!

18/10/2015

Hey Folks! We're back! It's that time of the year when festive mood is all around town and your'e busy new things for the home! There is 1 big thing many of you will look forward to - 'Buying your favorite car'! will bring to you the Most Exciting Launches during this festive period. Stay tuned to our FB page to know more in the days to come!

08/03/2015

So its yet another beautiful Sunday!

A day to laze around for most, but a day every auto enthusiast waits to get their rides/drives out for a treat :). We did exactly the same and are thrilled to share it with you guys.

Today we took the newly launched Skoda Octavia out for a bashing and not any Octavia we choose the monster, yes the 180 BHP 1.8 TSI.

So what is it behind the wheel?
One word description: Explosive!. But hey we love to describe it more than just one word.
The 1.8 TSI comes only with Autobox (no paddle shifters though), slot the gear into 'D' mode and off you go, the low end torque offers excellent drivability in the city but its in the highway this monster feels at home.

Shift your gear to 'Sports' mode and let the vehicle play its natural game. The sports mode lets you rev your lower gears to the limit before upshifts, once the turbo kicks in you feel a sense of urgency in 2-3-4 gears and in no time you realize you've gone past the highway speed limit and well if you dare to keep the right foot down it will pull all the way to 220-225 kmph.
But Octavia isn't all about straight line speed on arrow straight highways, in fact we up for a real treat on the twisty roads as well, mind you its a big family car for one to expect sporty handling but in most corners it just dint let us down, thanks to the multi-link suspension. The suspension also offers excellent ride quality in undulations and extremely comfortable in Indian city driving conditions

Will your family accept the new member?
Well yes, why not. You've got yourself one of the quickest cars made in India without being bankrupt and to pamper your family the new Octavia provides better cabin room, comfortable seats for both front & rear passengers, leather seats comes as standard and also one of the safest cars in its class. So well we can term situation : "Win-Win".

Should I buy one?
If you're the kind of person who participates in fuel efficiency competitions then "NO", this one has some serious drinking problem whether in city or highways, also maintaining a Skoda is still questionable. But for most other rational & emotional needs it ticks the right boxes.
So if you're on a look out for a family sedan which also sums up as an enthusiasts' car then there are very few cars which stand up against the Octavia. Guess by now you've got the answer.

Specs:
Engine: 1800cc Turbocharged Petrol
Power: 180 Bhp (5100-6200 Rpm)
Torque: 250 Nm (1250-500 Rpm)
0-100: ~7.5 Secs
Top whack: ~225 Kmph
Suspension: Multi-link.

Rest of the features: Well we guess you would'nt be bothered to know for this car!

03/10/2014

Ayudha Pooja/Asthra Pooja is a festival followed in Hinduism on the 9th day of Navrathri worshiping weapons & vehicles. As Auto Enthusiasts we mark this day to honor our Cars/Bikes with utmost respect and express what they mean in our lives. Lets take a moment to honor our machines. Happy Ayudha Pooja!

22/09/2014

Quick report on the 2014 F1 Singapore Grandprix.

Leader board final Singapore GP
1. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2. Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
3. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
4. Fernando Alonso ( Ferrari)
5. Filipe Massa ( Williams)

Top 5 drivers this season
1. Lewis Hamilton (241)
2. Nico Rosberg (238)
3. Daniel Ricciardo (181)
4. Fernando Alonso (133)
5. Sebastian Vettel (124)

Top teams this season
1. Mercedes (479)
2. Red bull Renault (305)
3. Williams Mercedes (187)
4. Ferrari (178)
5. Force India Mercedes (117)

21/09/2014

"Triumph Motorcycles" - A name which I have been hearing from my Grand-Dad, he used to ride pre-independence. I have been waiting ever since to get my hands on one of these.

And in Nov 2013 when Triumph was re-introduced in India, I was all delighted to ride one, recently got an opportunity to ride the Bonneville.

Triumph Bonneville also popularly known as "Bonnie" was named after the Salt Flats of Bonneville (USA) when it set out to break the Motorcycle speed record, ever since it has been devout as an automotive classic.

What is it like to ride the new Bonnie?
What you'll Love:
- Retro Styling blended with contemporary engineering.
- Upright seating position, excellent for both urban and highway commuting
- Silky smooth power delivery
- Soothing exhaust notes (doesn't annoy in long distant rides)
- Extremely easy to ride
- The pride of riding an eternal classic

What you won't
- Steeply priced.
- Scanty service network (apart from Metros)

So should you buy one?
- If you are looking for a retro styled, easy to ride everyday commuter which can also be used for short blasts during weekends, this might just be the bike for you.

Specs:
Engine: 865 cc, Parallel Twin
Power: 68 PS @ 7500 rpm.
Torque: 68 NM @ 5800 rpm.
Weight: 209 Kgs
Price: 6.9 L (on road Mumbai)

17/09/2014

Jaguar today has launched their flagship XJ Model in the Petrol disguise (2.0L). At 93.2 L (Ex S/R Mumbai) it is priced slightly lower than its German Rivals: BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class & Audi A8.
Competition in every segment seems to be intensified.

Power Train:
Engine: 2.0 L Petrol
Power: 237 BHP
Torque: 34.7 Kgm.

14/09/2014

It has been 2 years since we started MotorKind and to mark the special day we headed out to test drive few cars and bikes and we promise to share more reviews frequently.

On the 2nd anniversary we would like to present to you a bike which is a fad, a bike which is popularly known as "Hooligan", it is the Duke 390.

Things you'll love about this bike:
- Instantaneous throttle response
- Good riding position
- Value for Money
- Torquey enough to pull you to triple digit speeds easily
- Long distance tourer

Things you might not like:
- Not very refined.
- Expensive to maintain in Indian road conditions.

Verdict: If you are looking for a Street Bike on a budget it might just be the right one for you to buy!

We are also desperately waiting for the RC 390 to be ridden, we shall share our review as soon as we a chance to ride one.

11/08/2014

Just a week ago we had highlighted the intense competition in the HatchBack segment with Fiat reintroducing Punto.

Hyundai spices up the segment by introducing the Elite version of their premium hatchback "The i20".

With an introductory price starting from 4.89 L (Ex-Delhi) for petrol and 6.10 L (Ex-Delhi) for Diesel, it's certain to give a tough competition in the highest selling segment in India.

So what's so "Elite" about it?
Multi Function Steering Wheel
Anti Pinch power windows
Smart key with push button start
Rear AC vents

What's not so Elite?
Same engine options 1.2 Petrol & 1.4 Diesel.
Combination of Beige & Black interiors.

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