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Editor’s LetterDear Readers,The year 2013, in all probability, will be about utility vehicles, especially the sports utilityvehicle. We expect that the much awaited Ford EcoSport will be launched in the first halfof the calendar year, followed by Maruti XA Alpha. The iconic Jeep from the Chryslerstable will be launched at end of the 2013. Jeep is a name that is synonymous withoff-road vehicles and is quite popular in India. Mahindra & Mahindra which was set upas a steel trading company in 1955 incidentally expanded into manufacturing general-purposeutility vehicles, starting with assembly under licence of the iconic Willys Jeep in India. Jeep is not anunfamiliar word in India.Fiat S.p.A, which has a major shareholding in Chrysler, will be importing the Grand Cherokeeand the Wrangler into India. These vehicles may not come in cheap as they would be brought intoIndia through the CBU route. The cover report is on Chrysler’s plans to enter India with the Jeepbrand. While Jeep has made known its intention to launch its products, a Chinese company GreatWall Motor Company Limited (GWM) is exploring the Indian market. GWM is China’s leading SUVand pickup manufacturer and a privately owned enterprise. A team from GWM was in New Delhiin the month of December 2012 exploring avenues to enter the Indian market. The company’sproducts range includes SUVs, passenger cars and pick-ups. The SUVs are branded as Haval, thesedans as Great Wall and the pick ups as Wingle.We have also extensively covered the several car races, rallies and vintage and classic showsthat were held in the month of December 2012. Our travel contributor Jyoti Balani has writtenextensively. She has also written about her recent visit to Ireland, a country which she foundmagical and amazing.Apart from these different news, we have all the regular write ups on cuisine, gadgets andlifestyle. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!P. TharyanEditor Punnoose TharyanEditorial AdvisorsSalil Sharma, Alexander T., Annie Jacob--------------------------EDITORIAL TEAMNews Coordinator Jisha PonnappanSr. Correspondent Avishek BanerjeeSr. Correspondent (Travel) Partho S. NagCorrespondent Mohammed Danish--------------------------PHOTOGRAPHYSr. Photographers Mohd. Nasir, Rajiv Bhendwal--------------------------Lead Manager-Business Strategy Priscilla J. Waters--------------------------MARKETINGAsst. Manager - Advertising (online)Nishant NagarExecutive - Media Sales Danish Shahab,Dalip Singh, Rohit Singh--------------------------FinanceExecutive - Accounts Ankit Sharma--------------------------Production & DISTRIBUTIONProduction Head Tapash ChowdhuryCirculation Dalip Singh Bagdwal--------------------------Marketing Consultant Avijit Lahiri--------------------------ContactFor editorial editorial@motownindia.comFor advertising sales@motownindia.com+91-9958125645, +91-9911729429For subscription subscription@motownindia.com--------------------------Editorial Office145 B /9, First Floor, Opposite CNI Church,Kishangarh, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070,Tel: 011-26122758/59, Tele Fax: 011-26122757--------------------------Distributed ByCentral News Agency, New Delhi--------------------------EDITORIAL CONTENTThe publisher makes every effort to ensurethat the contents in the magazines are correct.However, he can accept no responsibility forany effects from errors or omissions. Anyunauthorised reproduction of Car N Stylecontent is strictly forbidden.Car N Style is printed, published, editedand owned by Punnoose Tharyan andpublished from 4058 / D-4, Vasant Kunj, NewDelhi-110070. Printed at Pearl Printers, 52,DSIDC Shed, Okhla, Phase 1, New Delhi.www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 3

News inFiat Panda Monster Truck:when reality outstrips fantasyThe new Fiat Panda neverfails to surprise. It provesexceptional just whenwe need it, whether wewant a large luggagecompartment, agilityfor coping with trafficor four-wheel drive forarriving where others fearto tread. As the advertisingslogan that accompaniesthe commercial launch ofthe model has it: ‘New Panda, extremelyPanda.’New Range Rover for `1.72 Cr.Tata Motors-owned JaguarLand Rover (JLR) has launchedthe next-generation RangeRover with price starting from1.72 crore (ex-showroomDelhi). Depending on thespecifications and variantsthe price of the ultra-luxurySUV goes up to 1.9 crore. Tobe imported as a CBU fromits Solihull plant in England,the vehicle will be available inboth petrol and diesel options.While the petrol version will be poweredby a 5.0 litre V8 engine, the diesel onewill have a 4.4 litre TD V8 engine. It mayIf the Fiat city-car, thanks to the latestdigital technology employed by animatedfilms, ‘transformed’ first into a nippyscooter and then a spacious light cargoaircraft in the first commercials, now, todemonstrate the off-road performanceof the new Panda 4×4, Fiat has chosento adopt set-design techniques from thecinema together with automotive tuning.And that’s how the Panda MonsterTruck was created, a prototype builtby Fiat in collaboration with MercurioCinematografica, set designer AndreaFaini and the Fabio Gementi Workshop.be recalled that the Range Rover was firstunveiled in London in September’12, andthe commercial launch happened in Parislater the same month.Curve, the newaddition to‘Steelbird Helmets’SteelbirdHelmets hascome out withSteelbird Curve,a new range ofhelmets fromthe company.Rather than thetypical round shaped helmet, the newhelmet is an oval shaped Curve that fitsthe head of the rider or the pillion riderperfectly.The unisex product Curve is designedto appeal to the youth who favourtrendy products. The Curve comeswith ventilated designed strips on theback which allows air flow therebyensuring that the user does not feel anysuffocation.A BSI certified product, the Curve isfitted with a double visor for day andnight riding comfort. The polycarbonateanti-scratch coated visor ensures crystalclear vision.The interiors of curve are replaceableand washable; in fact the cheek padcan also be replaced very easily.Aesthetically cut radium stickers on thehelmet enhance the safety factor duringnight riding. The Curve also comes withone special anti-theft ring, whereinone can lock the helmet with a bike orscooter without any additional locks.The helmet is available in four colours---- metallic red, metallic blue, metallicgray and glossy yellow.www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 7

News inErtiga CNG byearly 2013Avishek BanerjeeMaruti Suzuki, which has created ajackpot of sorts in the MPV segmentwith the Ertiga, is going the extra mileby coming up with its CNG variant bythe beginning of next year. A vendorsource supplying a critical componentfor the aforementioned vehicle (bothpetrol and diesel versions) has revealedthat it is expecting orders for the CNGversion by March-April-13. As the CNGtechnology would be factory-fitted, itwill be atleast 30,000-35,000 pricierthan the petrol version.However, when the companyspokesperson was contacted, nothingcould be confirmed. “As a companypolicy, we do not talk about ourfuture product plans,” the companyspokesperson replied in an emailedstatement.Another source close to thedevelopment has said that the CNGvariant of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga would beequipped with its in-house developedtechnology i.e. ‘intelligent-Gas PortInjection’ or i-GPI which is alreadyemployed on five popular models.A senior Maruti Suzuki official hadearlier told Car N Style, “We are verykeen to bring contemporary CNGtechnology to the Indian customer.We are confident customers wouldvalue our i-GPI technology that issafe, reliable, clean, responsive andenvironment friendly. Adapting the CNGtechnology in our vehicles is anotherstep to keep low cost of ownership forour customers.”KTM paints the town ‘Orange’It was an ‘Orange Day’ forthose living in Delhi andNCR. Austrian bike makerKTM in which Bajaj Autohas around 47pc equitystake, conducted the firstever ‘Orange Day’ forcustomers in this region.On an ‘Orange Day’ KTMowners experience theperformance of a 200 Dukebike. They also get an opportunity tointeract with fellow TM 200 Duke ownerson a race track.Racing is an integral part of KTM. Ithas more than 203 world championshiptitles in various categories, including 11consecutive prestigious Dakar rally titlesunder its belt. By using light but highstrength alloy components, KTM bikeshave one of the best power to weightratio in its class.The Orange Day was organised at TheGreat India Place – Worlds of WonderParking, Noida. The day started at 8amwith the riders registering themselvesfor the racing. A classroom session wasorganised by a racing expert on the basicsof racing and how to extract the most outof the KTM 200 Duke. This was followedup by a demonstration on the track andthen the final race. Podium finishers wereawarded and the event ended with a“stunt show” on KTM 200 Duke.Limited edition A-Star AktivMaruti Suzuki India Limited hasintroduced limited edition of A-Star,christened as the A-Star Aktiv. The limitededition A-Star Aktiv is available in Vxi&Vxi AT variants.On the exteriors, the A-Star Aktivsports both side body graphics, front,rear and roof graphics, A-Star Aktiv logo,red ORVM, red spoiler, red bumper, boldback out film on B-Pillar and bright redfog lampover plate. In the cabin area, theA-Star Aktivis adorned with new stylishseat covers, slick steering wheel cover,classy floor mats, handy rear parcel tray,door sill guard and a keyless securitysystem.The 14 new features on the A-star Atkivhave been valued at an attractive 14,990.The company has, however, notmentioned how many units of the A-StarAktiv will be made or what period it willbe available for.8 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

News inPolaris unveils Ranger RZR XP900 for 19.36LPolaris India Pvt. Ltd. has unveiledan all-new range of Ranger RZRXP 900. Priced at 19.36 lakh, theproduct is the best in categorywhich is quick and lighter in weightthan most other side-by-sides.The RZR XP 900 has industry firstfactory LED headlights. The RZR XP900 is equipped with an all-new88hp ProStar 900 engine, which hasclass-leading torque and pullingpower at all speeds and altitudes.Uniquely, this new powerful andrefined engine is mounted just belowdumpbox for a quieter ride. The vehiclealso offers smooth throttle at all speeds& reverse, and greater fuel economy. Itfeatures Polaris’ strongest belt ever in aRanger, plus powerful cooling for belt andclutches. The new 3-Link Trailing Arm IRS,paired with premium Fox Shocks, createsa monstrous 14” of terrain-absorbing reartravel. No comparison is required for anastounding 13.5” of front travel and 13”of ground clearance.Nebula Automotive adds newATVs to porfolioNebula Automotive Pvt. Ltd., hasannounced the commercial availability ofits off-road vehicles in the country. Theaddition of the Trike, HS800, and AX700increases the company’s portfolio to 21ATVs. The three-wheel Trike ATV featuresa 300cc water-cooled engine with electricstart. It has a 12-litre fuel capacity andcan seat two people. The Nebula Trikeis currently priced at 7,77,000. TheNebula HS800is a twin-seater ATV andhas an 800cc water-cooled V-Twin 8-valvePankaj Dubey, Managing Director,Polaris India said,” Polaris would becrossing another milestone with theunveiling of this stunning RZR XP 900,which has been admired by adventuristsall over the world, as an addition to itsvast product portfolio in the field of offroadsports vehicles. This launch is goingto set the spirits high for adventurers andtravel enthusiasts who will now be able toenjoy the ease of owning and maintainingthis vehicle and exploring tough terrainswith ease and comfort.”engine with fuel injection. It can attain amaximum speed of 70 km/hr. and has afuel capacity of 30 litres. The HS800 canswitch between 2WD and 4WD modesand is priced at 16,50,000.The Nebula AX700 is a single-seaterATV with a 686cc liquid-cooled EFI engineand a 21-litre fuel capacity. It featuresCVT transmission, front and rear discbrakes, a 3-way locking differential andhas 2WD and 4WD modes. It is availablefor 12,00,000.Maruti Suzuki AltoK10 KnightracerLess than aweek afterlaunchingthe A-StarAktiv,MarutiSuzukibrings inanother limited edition of its anothermodel. Christened as the Alto K10Knightracer, the limited edition model isoffered with 11 new additional featureson the LXi variant at a premium priceof 13,490. The new features coverboth exteriors and interiors of the AltoK10. On the exterior, rear end spoiler,Knightracer body graphics, full wheelcovers, body side moulding and left sideORVM have been provided. The interiorswould be sporting new Knightracerfabric seat covers, rear parcel tray andsteering wheel cover. In addition to allthese features, the Alto K10 Knightraceris also equipped with JVC MP3 musicsystem with USB.Changing tyres onthe netChangeMyTyre.com recently upgradedits offering for customers by addingalloy wheels, 2 wheeler bike tyres alongwith the various other 4 wheeler optionsthe portal already offers. ChangeMyTyre.com delivers purchases to all majorcities and towns across India. It is inthe process of rolling out a network ofChangemytyre.com authorised fitmentcentres across India, where customerswho have purchased tyres online canhave the tyres fitted.Various brands that are available onChangeMyTyre.com include Apollo,Continental, Goodyear, Bridgestone,Michelin, MRF, Nixen, Pirelli andYokohama amongst others.www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 9

motor sportSidvin festival aims to germinate localF1 championsStory: Avishek Banerjee, Photography: Mohd NasirClose on the heels of serving host tothe second season of the Indian GrandPrix, Buddh International Circuit (BIC)has now acted as the venue for SidvinFestival of Speed (SFOS) during 1-2December, 2012, wherein as manyas 14 races were held. Apart fromthe Round 2 of the MRF Challenge2012, three of other Asia’s top racingchampionships – the 15th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship,the 3rd JK Tyre-Volkswagen Polo RCup National Series Championshipand the JK Racing Asia Series (JKRAS)concluded recently at the Indian motorracing circuit in Greater Noida, UttarPradesh.Around 125 top drivers fromthe Asia-Pacific, Europe and Indiacame together to participate inthe final rounds of the region’sAditya Patel with the champion’s trophymost coveted racing championships,attended by personalities such as VickyChandhok, President of the FMSCI, Indianracing champions Karun Chandhokand Armaan Ebrahim, Sanjay Sharma,Head-Motorsport - JK Tyre & IndustriesLimited, David Sonenscher, Chief ExecutiveOfficer of Motorsport Asia, Ulrich Richter,Managing Director, Volkswagen R GmbH,Dr. John Chacko, Volkswagen GroupChief Representative (India, Prithvi RajSiddappa, Head, Motorsports VolkswagenIndia, B. Vijaykumar, Managing Director,LG Balakrishnan & Bros Ltd. Furthermore,nearly 5,000-7,500 spectators thronged towitness the two-day sporting extravaganza.Mohan Nagrajan, CMD, SIDVIN, said, “Weare confident that this will herald a newera in Indian motorsports. And a localtalent in the likes of Sebastian Vettel cannotbe ruled out.”Sanjay Sharma said “It is a dream cometrue for us to be hosting our Asia seriesand our national racing championshipstogether at a world class circuit. ThreeIndian drivers have been given the chanceand will be tested against the best in ourAsia Series. This racing event celebratesthe incredible spirit of motorsport andpromises to be a weekend to look forwardto.”Races and ResultsIt was a historic year for the JK Tyre-FMSCINational Racing Championship, whichcomprises of Formula LGB 4, Indian TouringCar and Indian Junior Touring Car classes.After the initial five rounds held at the KariMotor Speedway in Coimbatore and theMadras Motorsport Race Track in Chennai,the fifteenth edition of the series made itsdebut at the Buddh International Circuit.The season witnessed the debut of the newFormula LGB 4 cars, the vastly improvedcars with enhanced comfort and safetyfeatures are one of the most economical10 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

Motor sportYuudai Hingkawa crashes outsingle-seater races categories in the world.Chennai lad Ashwin Sundar racing for DarkDon Racing missed Round 1 of the seriesbut put in a stellar performance in theremaining rounds to finish on top of thechampionship table with 186 points.Saran Vikram racing for Mars Racing andSarosh Hataria from Coimbatore who wona race each over the weekend finished with146 and 132 points respectively. Dark DonRacing, making its debut this season wonthe Team Championship trophy with 377points, 127 points ahead of the secondteam.The Indian Touring Car classchampionship went down right to thewire with just one point separating theeventual champion Arjun Balu (168 points)racing for Tiger Sports and N Leelakrishnan(167 points) from Big Foots Coimbatore,B. Balavijay (123 points) from Chennairepresenting Motorev India completing thetop three. With 217 points in their kitty, theTeam Championship trophy in category waslifted by Big Foots Coimbatore.In the Indian Junior Touring Carscategory, S. Feroze Khan son of thelegendary racer Ayub Khan from Chennaishowed his class and lineage by lifting theChampionship title with 197 points. FahadKutty, racing for Team Game Over gaveKhan a good run for his money, winningboth the last races, yet finished with 187points followed by Trichur lad Diljith whofinished on 169 points. Team Game Overtook home the Championship trophy in theclass with 233 points.Ameya Walavalkar, a 6-time nationalchampion won the JK Tyre Volkswagen PoloR Cup National Series Championship thanksto his unbeatable performances throughoutthe season. Gathering 470 grand points, hebeat first runners up Chennai’s A SandeepKumar, who is a 2010 MMS Rotax rookiecup champion, by 96 points. The secondrunners-up were Goa’s Avdumber Hedewith 339 points. Sandeep Kumar won thePro-category of the championship whileHanoosh S won the junior-category.In the JK Racing Asia Series, 16-yearold South African driver Aston Hare wascrowned 2012 champion after a dramaticend to the final race. In its 2012 season,the JK Racing Asia Series made its grandEuropean sojourn visiting the world’s bestFormula 1 circuits such as the Paul Ricard inFrance, Spa Francorchamps in Belgium, theSilverstone Circuit in England, and India’sBuddh International Circuit.Hare grabbed first place with 236fantastic points that were earned througha host of brilliant finishes over the 16round season. The driver snatched theChampionship from his Eurointernationalteammate Malaysia’s Nabil Jeffri after Jeffriwas hit by fierce rival and fellow citizenAfiq Ikhwan just two laps from the endof the race. 19-year-old Jeffri finishedsecond at 223 points while Ikhwan camein third armed with 174 points. Hare alsobecame Rookie Champion of 2012 whileEurointernational grabbed the teamchampionship of 2012.Guest Indian drivers Aditya Pateland Akhil Khushlani recorded fantasticperformances through the season with anumber of podium finishes in the series.Meanwhile, British driver Jordan Kingrecorded double win in the Round 2 ofthe MRF Challenge 2012 series whichfeatured four races held over two days.Unfortunately, Championship leader didnot race on 2nd Dec as he had to return toEngland for a British Racing Drivers Clubaward ceremony. The first race involved10 laps, and the top six drivers graduatedto the 15-lap second race in an invertedgrid order. During the first race, YuudaiHingkawa crashed out after two lapsAmerican GP3 champion Conor Dalywon Race 3 followed by lone lady driverAlice Powell in second and British driverHector Hurst in third. With 18 Renault Sportpowered Dallara single-seater cars. Indianrally ace Gaurav Gill was roped in as guestdriver, who finished in sixth place. Japanesedriver Yuudai Jingkawa won Race 4.Separately, Ameya Walavalkar wascrowned the Volkswagen Polo R Cup 2012champion in style when he passed pre-racefavourite and leader Jeffrey John Krugeron the last lap to win Race 1 at the BuddhInternational Circuit. Ameya becomes thethird winner of the only one make seriesin India, the Volkswagen Polo R Cup,after Sailesh Bolisetti and Vishnu Prasad.Prashanth Tharani Singh won Race 2 aheadof Munjal Savla and Jeffrey John Kruger.www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 11

motor sportVikrampati SinghaniaDeputy Managing Director, JK Tyre and IndustriesObjective: It’s a combination of a lot ofthings. It’s a great test track for all the tyresthat we produce. The tyres tested hereultimately are meant for vehicle owners.We also intend to promote motorsportstalent in India. It also adds to the brandvalue.Any tone down of Motorsports activitiesbecause of recession? Not Really.Motorsports activities are part of life.Businesses go up and down in every cycle.This is a long term-commitment towardspromoting motorsports. Infact, we wouldlike to take it on a global scale.On Indian driver winning an F1GP: Anysports require someone to start at a youngage. In other countries, it happens so. AnF1 driver from Brazil or Europe has beenpracticising for years now. It’s just theinfrastructure that helps breed talent inthat country. We have started producingdrivers through karting. So there are driverswho are graduating to global arenas. It’sabout the number of people in any sportsand backing them up with sponsorshipsand other financial commitments. Indiandrivers are now performing well. They arecompeting at the F3 and F2 level. It’s amatter of one or two steps to attain thestature of a world-class driver by an Indian.On the infrastructural bottlenecks inIndia: At the end of the day, it’s about theavailability of land. We can only talk to theconcerned parties and encourage them tobuild many more circuits. We intend tohold more races to enhance the talent inthis country.On its future course of action: Weare looking at a different kind of sportin addition to the ones we are alreadysponsoring.Vision for the company: To take Indiandrivers on the global motorsports map.We would also like to have them figuredin different categories of motorsports. Wewant to sharpen the focus and enhance theskills of the Indian drivers and take them tothe next level.Arun MammenManaging Director, MRFObjective: Since we are in the tyrebusiness, we build hi-performance tyres.It showcases our tyre technology andcapabilities. That is the primary objective.In addition to that, such activities also helppromoting motorsports in the country. Asmotorsports in India is pretty young, a lotmore can be done to nurture the drivers.On the probability of churning out anF1 champion in India: Such a possibilitycannot be ruled out in the long term.Provided he has the access to world-classcars which we are trying to bring into thecountry. It’s also important to give theright equipment (next-gen cars) to Indiandrivers so that they can deliver. But in theshort term, I don’t see that happening. Acar like Formula 2000 is an F3 car and givesyou the state-of-the art technology insingle-seater racing. And this is also greattool for young Indian drivers.On challenges and hurdles: Motorsportsis not comparable to any other sportslike cricket. It’s an expensive sport. Anaspirant need to get support from variousautomobile companies to get into suchactivities. That will ultimately help inspreading the racing fraternity in thiscountry.On taking company-sponsored rallieson a global scale: In the next year, weshould be organising such rallies in othercountries. We are already in talks with manytrack centres which are located overseas.Vision for MRF: As we are the pioneersin motorsports, we have a long way to go.Being in this space for more than 25 years,we intend to be the best in what we aredoing.12 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

Motor sportJohn ChackoMD and President, VW Group IndiaObjective: Our intention is to promote themotorsport talent in this country and alsoemotionalise our brand name. Motorsportis classically one of the ways to do it.On replicating the global success of PoloCup in India: VW Polo Cup has been a bigsuccess in India. We have been working atit for three years. From time to time, we gotbetter. We are also getting much closer towhat we are showing to the public on theroad so that we have a very good synergyeffect between motorsports in India andthe series of production in this country.On balancing emission and power inrace cars: If you look at the Polo carsthat we are running at our races, they arevery hi-tech. The TSI technology that isemployed in the engines is one of themost environment-friendly ones in theworld. We are also emotionalising the factthat we have the most efficient engines. Idon’t think we are contradicting anything.Yes, the cars are faster but not very highpolluting.With the gearbox that is fittedon the Polos, I think it’s a perfect way toget into high-tech solutions on to the road.Current Challenges: Getting morespectators for this sport.On promoting Ducati for bikechampionships in India: That is very muchon the horizonVision: We will be carrying on with ourmotorsports activities in India. This isbecause we still think that as far as theemotions are concerned, this is the place toactivate them.Mohan P.N.Chairman & Managing Director, Sidvin Core-Tech (I) Pvt. Ltd.Objective: Being in the motorsports for25 years, I am very passionate about it. Ihave been a co-driver for many years forbikes and cars. I have also been a part ofthis federation as a national safety officer.Motorsports has always been my passion.So as my company associates with theseactivities, we are promoting a lot of talentin this country. We got into this 5 yearsback and were the first team to takeIndian drivers to world rally championship.Thereafter, we brought in Sidvin Festivalof Speed in 2009. After a gap of 15 years,we brought in Asia Road Racing in India.We have also sponsored the NationalMotorcycle Racing Championship. We hadalso won the MRF Championship last year.On making this sport a wee bitaffordable: We are trying to createplatforms for different levels. So we arebringing the entry barriers much lower.We are offering affordable options foraspirants.On plugging the gaps: As manufactureslike VW are coming in, it’s a massive boostfor various motorsport drivers in thiscountry. We are also working on entrylevelPolo Cup.On giving chance to female drivers: Weare already having a handful of femaledrivers like Alice Powell. We do expectsome Indians catching up.On churning out an F1 champion: 5 yearsfrom now, it is possible to have alteastan Indian F1 driver figured in the top 10rankings. By that time, we will have morefaster car and a huge spectator turnout Iam sure there are a lot of young kids whoare quick and doing well in karting.Vision: Going forward, we are going tomake sure that the Festival of Speed isgoing to be very aspirational. We wouldlike to create a platform where peoplewould like to watch such events.www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 13

Vintage RallyVintage Rally with ‘21 Gun Salute’Around 125 vintage cars were part of thethird 21 Gun Salute Vintage Rally held onDecember 9, 2012 in New Delhi. Therewere plenty of cars from the era gone byfrom the likes of the Rolls Royce SilverGhost1912 to the Buick 1940 model. Othermodels included the Willys Overland 1909–the oldest among the lot, Rolls Royce1912, Bentley 1947 and the Rolls RoycePhantom 1 of the year 1925.The rally started from the PanchsheelClub South of Delhi and passed throughIIT, Vasant Vihar, NH8, Huda City Centre,MG Road and Golf Course Road beforereaching its final destination at the LeisureValley Park sector 29 Gurgaon. There itwas joined by 45 other vintage bikes andscooters.The rally was a joint initiative of MadanMohan, an avid vintage car collector andalso Managing Director of 21 Gun Saluteand Heritage Motoring Club of India.General Bikram Singh, Chief of the Armystaff flagged of the caravan of vintagebeauties.A grand procession of Buicks, Fords, RollsRoyces, Plymouths, Austins, Willys andmany other restored classics was a treatto the onlookers as the cars winded itsway through the Delhi traffic. The vintagedrive also saw cars of pre war era from the1920s to the 1965s that included modelslike the Willys Overland 1909 Rolls Royce1912, Fiat 501 1919, Wolsley Ten Roadster1920, Rolls Royce Phantom 1 1925, RollsRoyce Twenty Series K, Barker Tourer 1927,Dodge Brothers – WW Armed Carrier 1942,Ford Jeep 1942, and vintage bikes suchas Sunbeam 500 cc 1926, BSA M 20 500 cc1940, Triumph 3 HW 1942, Norton 1942,Norton 1940 Corgi 1948 and LambrettaDeluxe 1959.Army Chief Bikram Singh flagging off the rallySaurabh Vats & R.K. Dhawan among the rallysts14 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

MP rally3rd Edition of JK Tyre Car Rally for MPsThe annual car rally for members ofParliament concluded in New Delhi onDecember 8, 2012. The third editionof the JK Tyre - Constitution Club ofIndia Parliamentarian Car Rally wasflagged-off by the Vice-Presidentof India Hamid Ansari with JitendraSingh, Minister of State - Youth Affairs& Sports in presence. Road safetywas the core theme of this event andthe rally was held in the memory ofparliamentarians who lost their livesin road accidents. Those present atthe flag-off included Dr. RaghupatiSinghania, Vice-Chairman & ManagingDirector, JK Tyre & Industries Limited andKarun Chandhok, India’s youngest FormulaOne driver & JK Tyre brand ambassador.More than 80 teams participated andthese included 25 parliamentarians,Vice Pesident of India Hamid Ansari along withDr. Raghupati Singhania, Karun Chandhok and MPs.diplomats, media, PSUs and armed forcespersonnel. The rally was held in Delhion a 37.5-km route in a Time, Speed,Distance (TSD) format car rally. Prominentparliamentarians who participated in therally included Rajiv Pratap Rudy, NaveenJindal, Tarun Vijay, Dr. Sanjay Singhand Thomas Sangma.The winners were felicitated atthe prize distribution ceremonypresided by Dr. C P Joshi, Ministerof Road Transport & Highways.The gala had a number ofparliamentarians and special inviteesincluding V P Singh Badnore, RP N Singh, Anurag Thakur,. KironKher among others. The eventalso featured a scintillating act bypop diva and performer AnushkaManchanda, who entertained theattendees with a mix of musical anddance performance. In keeping with thetheme of ‘Road Safety’, a short film on thetopic was unveiled and dedicated to theparliamentarians who lost their lives in fatalroad accidents.Tata Motors Full Throttle dominates JK TyreHornbill RallyTeam Tata Motors Full Throttle completeda clean sweep of titles with Bangalorebasedhusband-wife combination ofSatish Gopalkrishnan and Savera D’Souzaemerging winners in the Overall and Pro-Expert categories in the JK Tyre-FMSCIIndian National TSD Rally Championshipthat was run as part of the Hornbill Festival.Gopalkrishnan and Savera,winners of the first roundin Bangalore, picked up 25points that moved themfrom third to second in theOverall standings with a tallyof 60, behind leaders KarthickMaruthi and Sankar Anand(Team Mahindra) fromErode who finished seventhoverall but fifth in the class.In the Pro-Stock class, anotherBangalore pair of Chidananda Murthyand navigator Sujith Kumar BS, also ofTata Motors Full Throttle team toppedthe charts followed by team-matesKanth Gowda and Kuriakose EliasParel and MD Ganesh Moorthy and MPrakash.Full Throttle also swept more awardsas the team was adjudged “Best Institution”while its team members Dimapur’s PhilipLam was declared Best Navigator and TsoteTheir of Kohima, driving Tata Xenon wonthe special award for “Maximum Zero”penalties.Adding to Full Throttle’s silverwarewas Nitoka Chopy and Philip Lam fromDimapur in a Tata Indica, who won the tophonours in the Novice class.www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 15

News in2013 ICOTY award for Renault Duster,IMOTY for KTM Duke 200A jury comprising journalists from Indianautomotive magazines gave away theIndian Car of the Year (ICOTY) and IndianMotorcycle of the Year (IMOTY) 2013awards. The awards were given along withleading automobile tyre manufacturer JKTyre in Mumbai on December 20, 2012.Dr. Raghupati Singhania, Vice-Chairman& Managing Director, JK Tyre & IndustriesLimited handed over ICOTY trophy toMarc Nassif, Country CEO and ManagingDirector, Renault India Private Limited andSumit Sawhney, Executive Director – S&M,Dr. Singhania with Amit Nandi of Bajaj Auto.Renault India Private Limited.The IMOTY trophy was handedover to Amit Nandi, VicePresident – Pro-Biking, BajajAuto on behalf of the jury.Termed the ‘Oscar’ of Indianautomotive awards, these areaimed at recognising focused,consistent, and rigorous effortsmade by auto manufacturers,with the highest levels ofperformance in the areas ofdesign excellence, innovationand R&D, and the awardshave been gainingprominence with eachpassing year. JK Tyre has beenassociated with these awards eversince its inception.It is pertinent to note thatthough many new cars and twowheelers were launched in theyear 2012, a little more than 20qualified for the 2013 ICOTY &IMOTY awards. It was a very closecompetition among the top threecontenders in both the categories.Dr. Raghupati Singhania with Marc Nassif andSumit Sawhney of Renault India.Maruti Ertiga, Renault Duster and HyundaiElantra were amongst the finalists for theICOTY category, while the finalists forthe IMOTY category included the BajajPulsar 200NS and Discover 125ST, KTM200 Duke and Honda Dream Yuga. Thenominated cars and motorcycles werejudged on various parameters such asprice, fuel efficiency, styling, comfort,safety, performance, practicality, technicalinnovation, and value for money andsuitability for Indian driving conditions.Harley-Davidson’s 1stnational H.O.G. rally in IndiaHarley-Davidson India hasannounced that it will kickoff its first National HarleyOwners Group (H.O.G.) Rallyin India, from January 31– February 1, 2013 in Goa.The National H.O.G Rally willbring hundreds of customersand their families from allover the country to celebratetheir association with Harley-Davidson.The celebration also kicksoff a full year of festivitiesacross the world to markHarley-Davidson’s 110thanniversary.Round 5 of Honda OneMake Race concludesHonda Motorcycle & ScooterIndia recently conductedRound 5 of ‘MMSC – SIDVINFMSCI National MotorcycleRacing Championship 2012’at the Chennai Motor RaceTrack, from 21st – 23rdDecember, 2012 for the5th consecutive year. In itsrefreshed format, the ‘HondaOne Make Race’ testedthe riding capabilities ofparticipants in three broadcategories- Novice, 2 Opencategories and the New Teamcategory. In finale of Season2012, the championshipwinners were announced forCBF Stunner, CBR 150R andCBR 250R who received cashprizes each (1st – 30,000, 2nd– 20,000, 3rd – 10,000).16 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

With 900 SHG’s and 3000 micro enterprises,Deepalaya’s Gender Equity Program hasaffected close to 9000 families, empoweringwomen to take their own decisions. Eachschool run by Deepalaya maintains a ratio of69:31 ratio, practicing positive discriminationto girl child.With over 80,000 direct beneficiaries andalmost 4,00,000 indirect beneficiaries,Deepalaya is the Largest Operating NGOin Delhi Region today. It reaches to closeto 100 slums in and around Delhi, andtouches lives in more than 300 villages.Started with the aim for providing educationto the marginalized, today we havegrown to reach them through projects inHealthcare, Gender Equality, Childrenwith Special Needs, Instituitional Careand Health Services.Today we work with the marginalized, sothat they access a secure, dignified and selfreliant future tomorrow.Support the cause. Visit:www.deepalaya.orgINDIA NGO AWARD (Northern Region)ISO 9001:2008

Cover reportAhoy Jeep!Rush for SUVs begins in IndiaReport: P.TharyanCar makers in India are nowexcited about the growingSUV segment and the overallpassenger utility vehicles. Theyear 2013 will see the roll outof the Ford EcoSport from the Ford stableand XA Alpha from Maruti. The hype hasalready been created with the likes ofMahindra XUV 500, the Quanto, the Rexton,Renault Duster etc. There’s lot more tocome. Chrysler and Fiat have announcedtheir plans to bring in the Jeep brand intoIndia by the end of 2013. Great Wall MotorCompany of China is looking at a footholdin India.Says Vishnu Mathur, DirectorGeneral, Society of Indian AutomobileManufacturers of India (SIAM), “The SUVsegment in India is seeing a growth of 50to 60pc. Though the numbers are low, it isexpected to pick up. Moreover, compactSUVs that are less than 4 metres in lengthare selling well because they are moreaffordable as a result of relatively lessJeep WranglerJeep pictures courtesy: Chrysler18 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

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Cover reportexcise duty on them.” Mathur feels thatthe demand for passenger utility vehicle isfuelled by demand for affordable SUVs.Meanwhile, models from the Jeep stablelike the Wrangler and the Grand Cherokeewill be imported towards the end of 2013.A series of initiatives on this front wasannounced by Fiat Group AutomobilesIndia Private Limited (FGAIPL). Theseinitiatives include the official launch of theJeep brand in India. Around nine new/significantly refreshed models by Fiat andJeep brand will be sold via a Jeep dealernetwork in the next few years that will beleveraging on the service and parts supportoffered by an expanding Fiat dealernetwork.Some of the Jeep brands owned byChrysler include the Grand Cherokee,Commander, Willys and Wrangler.“Our vision for India will revolve arounda three-pronged strategy,” said MikeManley, Chief Operating Officer for Asiaand President and CEO – Jeep Brand. “First,introduction of new vehicles that will sooninclude the legendary Jeep brand. Second,the expansion of our independent dealernetwork and, finally, strong marketinginitiatives that will continue to improve ourawareness and brand perception in the“The SUV segment in India is seeing a growth of 50 to 60pc. Though thenumbers are low, it is expected to pick up. Moreover, compact SUVs that areless than 4metre in length are selling well because they are more affordableas a result of relatively less excise duty on them”, says Vishnu Mathur20 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

Cover reportGrand Cherokeemarket,” he said.Chrysler Group LLC produces Chrysler,Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Mopar, SRT and Fiatvehicles and products.Mike Manley visited Mumbai to meetwith dealers and announce details of thenew product and production plans for themarket, which includes the expansion ofthe dealer network from the current sharedTata Fiat dealers to approximately 120independent dealers by 2013.Part of the dealer experience will includeFiat Caffe, which will offer customersthe opportunity to learn about Fiat’sheritage and also showcase technologicalinnovations from the Fiat Group portfolioacross the world.Jeep vehicles will be distributed at launchin metropolitan cities through exclusiveoutlets utilising the infrastructure createdby the Fiat exclusive dealers.Built on more than 70 years of legendaryheritage,Jeep is theauthentic SUVbrand withclass-leadingcapability,craftsmanshipand versatilityfor peoplewho seekextraordinaryjourneys. TheJeep branddeliversan openinvitation tolive life to the fullest by offering a full lineof vehicles that continue to provide ownerswith a sense of security to handle anyjourney with confidence.The Jeep vehicle lineup outside NorthAmerica comprises of the Cherokee,Compass, Grand Cherokee, Patriot,Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. To meetconsumer demand around the world, allJeep models are available in right-handdriveversions and with petrol and dieselpowertrain options.www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 21

Cover reportSUVs expected from acrossthe ‘Great Wall’ of ChinaGreat Wall——China’s Best-selling brand ofpassenger cars. The three main categoriesof vehicles together strongly support the“Great Wall Motors” brand.Among its several goals it has, thecompany wants to be number one in thesales of Chinese SUVs and pickups and No.1 in quality of Chinese sedans. It also wantsto be No.1 among economy SUVs andeconomic pickups around the world by theyear 2020. It wants to realise a sales targetof 1.3 million units and production capacitytarget of 1.5 million units by 2015.Great Wall Motor CompanyLimited (GWM), China’sleading SUV and pickupmanufacturer and a privatelyowned enterprise, is exploringthe Indian market. According to highlyplaced sources, a team from GWM wasin New Delhi in the month of December2012 exploring avenues to enter theIndian market. Sources confirmed thatthe Chinese company is looking for alocation in the country and was interestedin making an independent entry into theIndian market rather than through a jointventure.The company’s products rangeincludes SUVs, passenger cars and pickups.The SUVs are branded as Haval,the sedans as Great Wall and the pickups as Wingle. Based on the Baodingand Tianjin production bases, GWMhas already reached the productioncapability of 800,000 vehicles per annum.It manufactures its own engines andtransmissions.Great Wall Motors is focussing on threeGreat Wall Haval M2 SUVmain categories of SUV, sedans (passengercars) and pickup and is targeting atbecoming the leader of market segmentwith each brand being strongly positioned:Haval——No.1 SUV brand in China;Wingle——No.1 pickup brand in China;China (Guangzhou) InternationalAutomobile Exhibition (Auto Guangzhou2012)On November 22, with the theme of “focus,dedication, specialisation”, GWM appearedat the 10th Auto Guangzhou 2012. Thecompany appeared at the exhibition with16 vehicles, four engines, and one powerchassis.The 16 vehicles at the show comprisedof Haval SUVs, Great Wall cars, and Winglepickups. The biggest attractions at theGWM booth were the launches of the Haval22 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

Cover reportGreat Wall Haval EV SUV ConceptM4-SF, and the debut of several othermodels, including the Haval E, HavalH8, and Wingle 5-E. Also on displaywere 11 mass-manufactured hot sellers.These included the Haval H6 (1.5T),Haval H6 (2.0T), Haval M4, Great WallC50, Great Wall C30 2013, Haval H5-E,Haval H5-T, Haval M2 2012, Great WallC20R, Great Wall V80, and Wingle RV,as well and the branded model - HavalDakar.Concurrently, the show demonstratedGWM’s independent R&D - GW4G15B,GW3G10T, GW4C20 and GW4B13engines, as well as the Haval PHEVhybrid chassis. These showcases helpedto demonstrate GWM’s tremendousR & D strength and the company’sdirection towards internationaliseddevelopment.The launch and debut of the HavalM4-SF in China drew the most visitors,according to a company release.Haval M4-SF has distinct features. Thebody is in “China red”, and the frontface combines several fashionableelements. Both the front and rear usegolden logos, and the headlights aregold-rimmed and sharp-cornered.The interior is dominated by its trendyblack colouring, and it is decoratedwith red door panels and a goldencentre console. Furthermore, the HavalM4-SF has been upgraded, with theaddition of a folding key, front-seatelectric heaters, and an electric heateron the rear view mirror for defrosting.All of these features make the newconfiguration more valuable and thedrive more comfortable.The Haval M4 - a mini SUV - hasdominated the Chinese small &medium SUV market since its launchin May 2012. It has continuously beenamong China’s top 10 best-sellingSUVs. The launch of Haval M4-SF isexpected to further consolidate GWM’slead in the small SUV market.Great Wall Haval M4 Special Editionwww.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 23

Snapshot ReviewSuzuki M800 IntruderWhen the world stops and stares at you…Report: P.Tharyan & Photography: Mohd. NasirThere are a few things that need to be notedbefore one climbs on to a superbike. One,you have to tell yourself that these bikesare heavy and need to be handled carefully.Two, you have got to shed any pretence,however remote, that you look like Shah RukhKhan. Rather, be yourself and ride the bikecarefully. The average roads in India are notsuited for superbikes, the way it is not suitedfor supercars. But a crumbling infrastructureshould not deprive you of your desire to ride abike that may be an M800 but looks and feelsalmost like its big bro the Intruder 1800. Thebike attracts a lot of attention on the roads, soplease do not ever get carried away thinkingthe world is staring at a John Abrahamspeeding by. They are merely admiring themotorcycle and there are a zillion reasons toadmire this bike. This bike was launched almosta year back, but some things beautiful need tobe reviewed very often so that they do not slipout of your memory.LOOKS & FEELOn the looks front, the Suzuki Intruder M800gets ten out of ten. It’s almost ditto lookinglike the 1800cc machine. It’s sporty to look atand it merely stands out with all the glitteringchrome all around it. On the right side, it getsaccentuated by the two massive exhausts thatlook imposing the moment it exits the powerfulV-twin 805cc engine. It’s low enough for anaverage height rider to feel comfortable evenwhen the bike is stationary. Short legs are nomajor impediment to this handsome lookingcruiser. The seats are broad and comfortableand equally fitting for a discerning pillion rider. With no grab handles for the pillion rider, this bike is meant for a pair in love…gay orotherwise! The moment you are seated on the bike, you get a heady feeling that it’s meant for you and you alone. It’s no ordinary 805ccmachine. It’s different than what you perceive….it is actually big in size. Bigger than what you would have imagined an 805cc machineshould be. It’s got a smart instrument cluster and LED taillights with handle bars that give the rider the perfect stance. On the looks andfeel front, the Intruder M800 is an outright winner.24 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

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Snapshot ReviewEngine Transmission Overall length Overall width Overall height4- stroke, 2-cylinder, liquidcooled,SOHC, 45° V-twin /805cc5-speed constant mesh 2,420 mm 890 mm 1,105 mmSuspensionFront/RearTelescopic, coil spring, oildamped / Link type, coilspring, oil dampedBrakeFront/ RearFuel Tank CapacityTyresFront/ Rear130/90 - 16 M/C 67H,tubeless / 170/80 -15 M/C77H, tubelessPriceDisc / Drum15.5 litres8,88,000(ex-showroom, Delhi)POWER & PERFORMANCEBefore we come to the power and ride capabilities of the M800, let’s discuss the size and shape of the rider. This bike is not meant forevery Tom, Dick and Harry. You have got to have muscles both on your legs and your hands to handle this gentle beast. For instance,if you have to push the stationary bike back while on it, your calf muscles need to be strong as steel. Similarly, when you have got toturn the bike at a slow speed, it requires lot of strength in your arms to do so. In short, you have got to be strong to ride this bike,besides having loads of money too to buy it. The M800 is powered by an 805cc, liquid-cooled, 45 degree V-twin engine that produces amaximum power of 52bhp at 6000rpm and a torque of 68.38Nm at 4000rpm. That may not sound very impressive but considering theweight of the bike, this power is more than adequate to propel the bike from a stationary point to the 100km per hour stage in just a fewseconds.Because of its mammoth size, the bike does have a large turning radius as compared to smaller bikes in the 200cc to 250cc category.Let’s not forget, this is a cruiser and it’s not meant to take you shopping to the local market. It is meant for the highway and long driveswith loads of adrenalin.26 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

Snapshot Review“That’s a Harley,” said someone on a bike, as we stopped at the traffic light. Is that a compliment? In a way, yes! In a country wherethere are only small bikes and the big bikes are ‘Harleys’, it’s a compliment to be branded as a Harley. But we were riding the SuzukiIntruder M800 that may look as smart as a Harley but sounded far from it. The sound from the engine is extremely tamed. But that doesnot mean it’s flat and boring. It’s simply not aggressive like a big bike should sound.The bike comes with a telescopic, coil spring, oil damped suspension in the front and a link type, coil spring, oil damped suspension atthe rear. It’s taut and takes the pot holes and rough roads with some ease. Continuous bad patches on the road can give you the aches atthe shoulder level. The riding position is comfortable with your feet slightly raised and stretched. This posture is comfortable during longdistance riding. While the front has disc brakes, the rear comes with drum brakes. The effectiveness of the disc brakes is clearly felt themoment you tug at the hand brake of the bike.It’s very clear that this motorcycle would appeal to a hard core biker, and that too, a wealthy one. For the 10 lakh odd it would cost onroad Delhi, the Suzuki Intruder M800 is a perfect buy. Especially when then the world stops and stares at you!www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 27

Snapshot ReviewThunderbird 500Nobody steals my thunder!Report: P.Tharyan & Photography: Mohd. NasirEngine Transmission Max Power Max Torque Ignition SystemSingle Cylinder, 4 stroke,Twinspark, Air cooled / 499cc5 Speed Constant Mesh 27.2 bhp@5250 rpm 41.3Nm@4000 rpm Digital Electronic IgnitionSuspensionFront/RearBrakeFront/ RearFuel Tank CapacityTyresFront/ RearPriceTelescopic, 41mm forks,130mm travel / Twin gascharged shock absorbers280mm Disc, 2-Pistoncalliper / 240mm Disc,Single piston caliper20 litres90/90-19, 52P MRFZapper FM / 120/80-18, 62PMRF Zapper C1,81,400(On road, Delhi)28 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

Snapshot ReviewNot everyone is qualified to ride an Enfield motorcycle. A few decades back, when boys were scurrying to buy motorcycles as light as abicycle, the Enfield company separated the men from the boys. (The company was then owned by Madras Motors until Eicher took overthe company in the 1990s.) The men went ahead and bought the Enfield Bullet motorcycles. The boys went ahead and continued sippingCampa Cola (Coke had been banned in India at that time). I am talking about the early 1980s. I was then in my second year of college.The present MD and CEO of Eicher (Royal Enfield is part of the Eicher group) Siddhartha Lal would then have been around 10 years old.The Bullet was then a mean machine.Everything about the bike was different. The gearshift lever and the kick lever were on the right. There was an additional tiny lever thatgot the gear into the neutral position the moment you tapped it with your foot. On the left side was the brake pedal. Those were the daysof the carburetor and fuel injection was an unheard of technology. There was no electric start too.The best part was the kick. It was a brute of a mechanism. It used to ‘kick’ you back! Yes, two out of five times when you attempted tokick start the Bullet motorcycle, it used to spring back, almost ripping your legs away. Those who survived the Enfield Bullet became realmen. The rest were cast away into a playschool with 100cc bikes and tamed scooters to ride.Today Royal Enfield bikes come in three categories: Thunderbird, Bullet and Classic. The Thunderbird comes in a 500cc and 350ccversions. The Thunderbird has been around for almost a decade now. It’s now that the technology in it has just got better.www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 29

Snapshot ReviewNOW COMES THE THUNDERBIRD 500Since the 1980s, men in India have graduated to big bikes fromthe stables of Harley, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Ducati and others.The Enfield, however, continues to be the most affordable bikefor this lot. Where in the world can you get a cruiser for under2 lakh? Only in India! The Thunderbird 500 is a well tamedmachine. The technology that has gone into the Thunderbird500 is new, the ride comfort far better and the styling a notchsmarter. It’s definitely good to look at, easy to start with all itsin-built electronics, reasonably good power and torque andperhaps, the most affordable two-wheeler for all those who callthemselves ‘men’.When you see the Thunderbird coming towards you from a distance, it disappoints you. The tyres are too slim for a cruiser. With nameslike ‘Thunder’ and a 500cc engine you expect this two-wheeler to be a hunk of a machine. Yes it is solid looking, like an average Indianmales with huge torsos and thin legs.There is a very modest splattering of chrome on the bike, the rest being covered in swathes if black finish. The black colour, in reality,never runs out of vogue. Visible changes are plenty. The fuel tank is bigger and re-designed. The headlight comes with a new projectorassembly. There is an LCD tail lamp. The new blue backlit meters with a tacho as well as an LCD display are a rather good treat for therider. The exhaust pipe too has been redesigned while there is a new split seat and redesigned rubber-ised foot pegs, a new LED tail lamp30 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

Snapshot Reviewassembly, a completely redesigned exhaustpipe... the list is rather endless.With an electric start and a fuel ignitionmechanism, the bike does not have a lotof irritants that used to haunt it earlier.It starts easily and moves effortlessly tothe different gears. Cruising at speeds ofaround 80kmph comes easy for the bike.The moment you cross the 100kmph stage,the bike refuses to tire and continues itsjourney effortlessly.The few days I rode the bike, I kind ofbecame possessive of it. I didn’t wantanyone to steal my Thunder. It was as if abonding had evolved between me and thebike. Or was it simply bringing together thegood old years and memories, nostalgiaand the male pride all together on a singleplatform?www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 31

Snapshot ReviewChevrolet Tavera Neo 3The engine makes all the difference nowReport: P.Tharyan & Photography: Mohd. NasirEngine Transmission Max Power Max Torque Weight4 cylinder in-line, 1994cc,common-rail, turbo-dieselrear-wheel drive, 5-speedmanual106.8bhp@4000rpm 264Nm@2500rpm 1640kgsSuspensionFront/RearBrakeFront/ RearFuel Tank CapacityTyresFront/ RearPriceIndependent, wishbone,torsion beam / Nonindependent,leaf-springs257mm hydraulic disc /254mm Self-adjustmentdrum brake55 litres 205/65 R15Rs `7,50,000(ex-showroom Delhi)For long we had been hearing about the Chevrolet Tavera coming with a new BS IV engine. GM India people had gone around thecountry looking for a solid engine for their broad bodied Tavera. Finally they knocked on the doors of Hoshiarpur-based Sonalika groupwhich had the wherewithal and rights to make the Rover 2-litre diesel engine. The engine was already fitted into the Rhino variant andhad a tepid response from the Indian consumers. It was not a simple case of plucking an engine from a shop and planting it straight intothe Tavera. GM India engineers worked on it for several months, fine tuning every bit of its technological features and finally fitted it on tothe Tavera. The improvised engine design was given back to Sonalika so that the company could now start producing the new engine foritself as well as for GM India. For Sonalika, it was killing two birds with one stone. Since then both the companies have been doing brisksales of their respective products—the Extreme of ICML and the Chevrolet Tavera of GM India.32 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

Snapshot ReviewLOOKS & FEELNo matter how young a girl Bernie Ecclestone gets to escort, the fact is that he is old. The same goes for the Tavera. The looks are dated.Now if you think old is gold, then go ahead and buy the Tavera, because it comes with a new heart transplant and subtle changes within.Though the exterior changes are very minimal, the front headlamps, grille and bumper have been slightly modified. Honestly speaking,the facelift is very cosmetic. The Neo 3 chrome labels identify the Tavera as a new one. One cannot miss the new alloy wheels as well.The overall package is good. Since the Mahindra Xylo is a fresher looking vehicle, there’s demand for it. The Toyota Innova is trustedengineering, hence that too is much in demand. The Tavera with its boxy looks could well be appreciated by the cabbies. It is very unlikelythat you will find a daring man buying a Tavera for his family.www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 33

Snapshot ReviewPOWER & PERFORMANCELike I mentioned earlier, fitting the erstwhile Rhino engine intothe Tavera was no easy task. To cut short the boring technologyspiel, the fact is that the GM India engineers took quite a whileto adapt this engine to the Chevrolet Tavera. Because of achange in the placement and positioning of the engine, newengine mounts had to be designed. Air intake positioning toohad to be changed. In short, it was a mega engineering feat thatwent into this heart transplant.With around 107bhp of power and a torque well above the200Nm mark, the Tavera is now a powerful vehicle on therun. With a new 5-speed gear box, the vehicle speeds up tothe 100 kmph mark rather easily. Speeding beyond this mark,comes easily too. There is tremendous refinement in the newengine. The first and second gears are very peppy. The shadesof peppiness continue as one moves up to higher gears. Theengine too is much quieter than its predecessor.On an open ground I went full throttle cornering it at high speeds. Body role is very evident but not as bad as is expected from a boxlikecar like this. But remember this is a transport vehicle and should in no way pretend to be related to the Ferrari.34 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

Snapshot ReviewInteriors & Safety FeaturesThe interiors are not much to write home about. The top-end LT variant we drove has a two-tone grey and beige interior, an in-builtaudio system, power windows and leather seats. That does not make the vehicle plush by any standards. But it’s decent enough to becomplimented. The dashboard is new with a different instrument cluster and a smaller diameter steering wheel. The seats are comfortablefor long journeys. The three rows of seats can accommodate as many seven people with ease. With two separate seating arrangementsfor the middle row, a long ride in the Tavera could prove to be enjoyable.I found the floor mats in front of the second row of seats a tad out of size. So were so of the other mats. But the one thing that shallalways be appreciated about the Chevrolet Tavera is the roominess it offers. Now with the new BS IV engine, it’s got a new heart too. Sowhat if Bernie is old, he is still admired!www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 35

Travelwith a trout about six incheslong!Yes, this time our tripwas not to any far flungunexplored land but our ownneighborhood, Tirthan Valley inHimachal Pradesh, a weekendgetaway. I was looking for abreak from my daily routineand was in search of a weekenddestination that can be coveredin 2-3 days. While doing someresearch I came across a placecalled Gushani in Tirthanvalley. That’s when I decidedto go along with my friendsto this place. As Saturday wasa working day for one of myfriends, we started our journeyat night around 9.30pm. Nightdriving is always pleasant aslong as you don’t sleep whiledriving. This is mainly becausetraffic at night is bearable and itis easier to cruise your vehicle at a decentspeed without too much of braking. Nightdriving also helps in improving the fuelaverage of the vehicle. We were drivingmy friend’s XUV 500. We took the GT roadand travelled via Sonepat, Panipat, Karnal,Ambala, Chandighar, Bilaspur, Mandi andthen towards Kullu. But just before theKullu tunnel we took a right turn towardsBanjar which led us to Gushaini. Gushaini isa small village in Tirthan valley.It took us around 10 hours of drive fromDelhi to reach this scenic place, away fromthe maddening crowd, away from heat anddust of Delhi. Post monsoon, everythingthere looked awash in emerald glow!The shades of green were spectacular,surrounded by mountains, and thefreshness in the air was as pure as it couldbe! This place is the ideal destination forsomeone seeking solitude in the arms ofnature. No commercial humdrum, no noiseor air pollution, the villagers are kind andfriendly; asking about your family and you,even if they are meeting you for the firsttime! What a welcome deviation from ourbig city culture where no one has time forthe other person!There are several home stay optionsavailable but we decided for a place calledTrishla Home Stay, run by Gyan Singh.When we reached this scenic place, it wasalready 7.30 in the morning. In a big citylike Delhi no one would like to entertaina guest at 7.30 in the morning but hereour hosts gave us a warm welcome withsome refreshment and tea. We went toour rooms to freshen up and then steppedout to explore the surrounding. There islot of scope for adventure sports suchas trekking through the Great HimalayanNational Forest, water rafting, fishing(please do not go by our experience!) . Thetrekking opens up a whole new world tothe unaccustomed eyes, with its vast arrayof flora and fauna, some rare species ofbirds and plants, hard to find anywhereelse in the world.Apart from generosity of nature, anotherunique feature of this visit was muchtalked-about ‘Home Stay’. Since peopleare kind and helpful, it is indeed a uniqueexperience being part of their everydaywww.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 37

Travellife, sharing home food cooked by them;it is a welcome change from impersonalhotel stay. Even government encouragessuch home stay because it demands noadditional infrastructure and yet providesgood source of livelihood for the localpopulation. These home stays have all themodern amenities, comfortable beds, TV,geyser etc. This is a wonderful methodof cross cultural exchange, especially forpeople from other nationalities and ethnicbackground. We visited a small templein the village, where everyone includingthe head priest in the temple welcomedus with prasad and even invited us forevening meal (bhog). We politely declinedtheir offer and returned to our home stay.We were treated with some local delicaciesby the host. We even cooked our ownfood after taking permission from the host(which he gladly gave). On our return, wetook a detour via Jalori pass (mountainpass nearest to Delhi at 10,800ft),Narkanda, Chail and then Chandigarh,which took about three hours extra. TirthanValley is indeed an ideal weekend outingfor those staying in Delhi!38 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

SplurgeIrelandA magicalcountry thatcharms allReport: Jyoti BalaniWhen I left forIreland, I wasentirely cluelessabout theexcitement in storefor me. The first thing I realised afterreaching there was that the Irishare a very friendly and hospitablepeople. Ireland was full of pleasantsurprises such as stunning beaches,vast expanses of greenery andsoaring mountains, exciting pubs,delicious stews, exotic cheese andcolourful markets, etc.Northern IrelandMy first guide Dee Morgan was one of those friendlyand warm Irish people that I met in Belfast. Namedone of the world’s top destinations for 2012, Belfast hasemerged from a troubled past and is now a trendy, lively,happening destination, an absolute delight for tourists.For those who enjoy going to pubs and partying, thereis never a dull moment in this energetic city. There isalso sightseeing, shopping, great places to eat, drink andstay and an exciting calendar of events all year round inBelfast, enough to keep almost everyone on their toes.It was fabulous walking on cobbled streets, looking uptothe Albert Memorial Clock, going to the beautiful VictoriaSquare for shopping, visiting some fantastic restaurantssuch as Tedford’s while in Belfast not to forget the deliciousand intoxicating Irish coffee. While in Belfast, I attended a40 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

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SplurgeWicklow mountainsIreland was full of pleasant surprises such as stunning beaches, vast expansesof greenery and soaring mountains, exciting pubs, delicious stews, exoticcheeses and colourful markets, etc.seafood cookery class to acquaint myselfwith Irish cooking. The Belfast CookerySchool is very popular and has variouscourses for those who wish to learn basic oradvanced Irish cooking.After my cookery class, I visited theTitanic Belfast, which is the world’s largestTitanic visitor experience. Housed in aniconic, six floor building; with state of theart infrastructure, the Titanic Belfast tells usthe story of the magnificent Titanic, fromher conception in Belfast in the early 1900sthrough her construction and launch, to herwell-known maiden voyage and ensuingplace in history. Dinner was at Nick’sWarehouse, one of Belfast’s most popularrestaurants.On the third day of my Irish visit, myguide Dee Morgan picked me up fromMalMaison hotel in Belfast to proceed tothe Causeway Coastal Route. This roadtrip is rated as one of the top five roadtrips worldwide and leads one to stunningsights in Northern Ireland. Some 120 milesof spectacular coastline transports onepast rugged and windswept cliffs, fantasticscenery, fabulous un-spoilt beaches, historiccastles, churches and forts, over bridges,under arches, past bays, beaches andstrange rock formations. Our first stop was42 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

Splurgethe Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, a thrillingexperience to go across a 30m deep and 20m wide chasm that was traditionally erectedby salmon fishermen. After this we stoppedat Bushmills Inn for a quick lunch of heartyIrish stew followed by a dash of whisky atOld Bushmills distillery. Next we stoppedat The Giant’s Causeway, a magnificentnatural attraction and Northern Island’sonly UNESCO World Heritage Site. Formedover 60 million years ago, when moltenlava cooled suddenly on contact with water,it is an awe inspiring landscape of mostlyhexagonal basalt columns. We spent thenight at Causeway Hotel after an excellentmeal at Tartine-Distiller’s Arms.www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 43

SplurgeRepublic of IrelandNext morning my guide drove me to the railwaystation in Belfast. After a comfortable train journey oftwo and a half hours, I reached Dublin. This city is oneof Europe’s oldest and maximum cities, wonderfullycosmopolitan atmosphere with trendy bars; fine dinerestaurants, stylish shops, hotels, is what Dublin isall about. Cobbled alleys, Viking remains, Georgiansquares, Medieval and modern architecture allthis side by side-Dublin’s history goes back over athousand years. While in Dublin, I was first put up inThe Shelbourne-a Renaissance hotel. This is one ofthe finest hotels in the city and has recently launcheda spa where I underwent a treatment. This beautifulhotel has several interesting eateries such as the LordMayor’s lounge which I was told is well known forafternoon tea. My guide in Dublin, John Byrne wasanother friendly Irishman who also knew about ‘EkTha Tiger’ which was shot partly in Dublin. The nextTitanic built in Belfast shipyard 191244 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

Splurgemorning John and I departed for Wicklow.In Wicklow we first visited thePowerscourt House & Gardens, charmingwalled gardens, with outstanding terraces,striking statues and manicured trees whichare linked by carefully designed walks andset in splendid surroundings. With severalattractions such as the Japanese gardens,Italian gardens, pet’s cemetery, Dolphinpond, the Tower Valley in this area; onehas plenty to do and see here. There is alsoa bright little café which is very popularwith locals and tourists where we hadlunch. Our next stop was Glendalough, the‘valley of the two lakes’ and is known for itsnatural beauty and rich history. Spectacularscenery, archeology and abundant wildlifeis what one should expect while visitingthis valley. Its magnificence and serenitytouches the soul. The Glendalough Valley islocated in the Wicklow Mountainsand has several attractions suchas the world famous MonasticSite with a Round Tower, to it’sscenic lakes and valleys, as wellas a selection of walks and trailsin the area such as The WicklowWay. This valley is home to one ofIreland’s most impressive monasticsites founded by St. Kevin inthe 6th century. We proceededto Macreddin Village which houses thebeautiful Brookslodge hotel and Wells Spa.After checking-in, I went for a rejuvenatingspa treatment and in the evening we dinedat the Strawberry Tree which is Irelandonly certified organic restaurant. Thenext morning we left for Dublin where Iwent on a food trial with Eveleen Coyleand discovered many culinary delights.The same evening I visited Thornton’s aMichelin star restaurant in Fitzwilliam hotelrun by MasterChef Kevin Thornton.My Irish trip was fun; it was also alearning experience in many ways. Ireland isintoxicating to say the least, with beautifulsights, exotic cuisine, and friendly people; itmakes for the perfect holiday destination.I definitely hope to go back to this magicalcountry that charmed me!www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 45

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SplurgeMPG Club offers 32 well-appointedrooms and suites with all modernamenities. The idea is to cater to bothbusiness and leisure travelers.Nestled in the ranges of theWestern Ghats, away fromthe hustle and bustle of busycities, lies picture perfectMahabaleshwar. The cool andmisty milieu of this holiday destinationis popular not only with honeymoonersbut also those who are looking for aweekend getaway. At an altitude of 1,372m,Mahabaleshwar is the highest hill station inWestern India.Apart from being an all time favoriteholiday destination, Mahabaleshwar is alsoknown for its historic and religious worth.Named after Lord Shiva also called LordMahabali, enshrined at the Gokarna temple,this beautiful location attracts hordes ofvisitors year after year. Mahabaleshwarwas developed by the British as a placewhere people could rejuvenate andimprove their health and well being. A lotof people traveled here to avoid extremesummers and stayed in charming littlebungalows and resorts. Mahabaleshwaris unpolluted with ample greeneryand beauty which makes it a traveler’sdelight. Mahabaleshwar has managedto retain numerous majestic mansionsbuilt during the days of the British Raj.The climate here is pleasant throughoutthe year which is why one can visit thismind blowing destination anytime onepleases. Mahabaleshwar can be reachedeasily via road. There are several State andPrivate buses that travel to this beautifuldestination from Mumbai, Pune and Goa.48 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

SplurgeThose who wish to travel by car can do sotoo. The nearest airport is Pune while thenearest railway stations are at Pune (120km)and Wartar (62km)Mahabaleshwar has always been knownto produce the best strawberries in India.This hill station is also famed for crushes,jams, chikkis, raspberries, fudge etc. Thosewho love the thrill of adrenaline canindulge in various recreational activitiessuch as trekking, paragliding and otheradventure activities like go-karting orwww.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 49

SplurgeFrom the swamplands of the Sunderbans in the east, to the deepforests of Ranthambore in the west, and from the undulations ofDudwa in the north to the depths of Nagarhole in the south, theTiger Trail menu has it all.playing golf or just wandering around thefarms and markets. Several tourists prefer togo to the Venna Lake for boating and horseriding. Mahabaleshwar has an air of serenityand mystique to it which is why one can’thelp but fall in love with it.MPG Club is a resort located inMahabaleshwar. It is 120km from the PuneAirport and 45km from the Satara Railwaystation. This resort is a contemporaryproperty that stands as an exquisite displayof splendor and comfort. The main block inwhich resides the reception, the conferencehall and the restaurant is a 100 yrs oldheritage building. It was earlier known asParsi Gymkhana and very popular by thename MPG Club. The resort is currentlybuilt on 2 acres of land.“It is an aura recreated with the opennessof the resort with heritage exteriorand modern interiors. A place full ofhospitality and here guest always comesfirst. MPG Club is committed towards thedevelopment of the environment as wellas the local community by educating thelocal people and utilising the services of thesame”, says General Manager Ravi Katoch.MPG Club offers 32 well-appointedrooms and suites with all modern amenities.The idea is to cater to both business andleisure travelers. Internet is complimentaryfor all guests. There are four types ofrooms; the first type is called Mansion andthese are old fashion French style roomswith pickets but the interiors are modern.5 rooms have valley view and 5 roomsover look the lawns. The second type isMaisonette Haute View; these are roomswith modern interiors. These spaciousrooms are placed on the first floor to offer aview of the resort. Maisonette Picket roomsare on the ground floor and are designed50 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

Splurgein old fashion French style with pickets butinteriors are modern and spacious. 6 roomshave valley and lush green lawn view and6 rooms give you the feel of being on yourown with privacy. Suite d’Angle is the namegive to the two corner suites with privatebalconies. These rooms are equipped withJacuzzi in the bathroom. There is also aglass partition in the bathroom with bothside curtains.Executive Chef Sandeep Singh andhis team handle the restaurant TigerTrail in MPG Club. This restaurant has aninteresting tale attached to it. A long, longtime ago, the British went on trails acrossIndia to hunt the ever-elusive tiger. Thosetrips across the subcontinent formed asort of pattern, popularly known as ‘TigerTrail’. The menu in these restaurants hasbeen created to reminisce about thoseadventures and contains preparations fromeach area that the trails covered. From theswamplands of the Sunderbans in the east,to the deep forests of Ranthambore in thewest, and from the undulations of Dudwain the north to the depths of Nagarhole inthe south, the Tiger Trail menu has it all.The trailers of yesteryears stayed in forestlodges, watched deer frolic the greeneryas if it were their personal backyard, satby the campfires while their guide cookedfor them, and jumped in sheer delighton the very sight of a pugmark. As thetrailers could not bring home a tiger as asouvenir from their trails in the wilderness,they decided to bring the various cuisinesof the regions where they trailed the tiger.Memories of the various campfires thatthey sat by with a guide cooking a meal forthem made these trailers create the OpenHearth where a chef will be a guide, andguests in Tiger Trail can create a meal tosuit their tastes. Start a meal with MurghShahjahani Shorba (Royal Beginning toTiger Trail culinary hunt), and then gofor the Matka Murgh (chicken cooked onslow fire served in sealed earthen pot),or the Murgh Handi Lababdar, or ChingriMacher Malaikari (A traditional prawn curryfrom Bengal. Very popular in Sunderbansregion) or Masala Grilled Fish (Mustardand lime marinated grilled fish servedwith mint sauce). Other specialties inspiredby the forest hunts include TandooriJhinga, (Fresh large prawns marinatedwith yoghurt saffron and select spices;roasted in tandoor, Tiger Abode of Srisailaminspired this creation.), Ajwaini Fish Tikka(Char grilled Fish inspired by Sunderbansregion; marinated with an assortmentof spices, cooked in tandoor), Chandika Tikka (A favorite from Dudwa, whereboneless chicken is marinated in fresh dairyproduce from local farms, like curd, cheesecream, and then finished in a tandoor withtraditional Indian spices), Pug Mark (Lambmince with specially grounded chef’s secretspices made to the shape of Tiger’s Pug& pan grilled and Gosht Seekh (Preparedwith marinated mutton mince, skewered,roasted in tandoor. This was invented inBandhavgarh in Madhya Pradesh whichis known for the number of tigers in thisregion).www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 51

SplurgeRadisson BluResort & SpaReport: Jyoti BalaniPerfect for family vacations, theRadisson Blu Resort & Spa, Alibaug’selegant surroundings create a relaxingatmosphere for both business andleisure travelers. This resort offersconvenient amenities, luxurious rooms and finedining, making it the best option for a stay inAlibaug. The design of this resort is based on SriLankan and Balinese architecture.Aparanta is a contemporary all-day diningrestaurant where modern design meets innovative cuisine. This roundthe-clockAlibaug dining destination showcases an array of internationaldelights, signature salads, grilled specialties, snacks, a dedicatedkids menu and more. The cuisine served here is Indian, Oriental,Mediterranean, and European. Popular preparations include Hummus,Mushroom and Garlic Soup, Grilled Scampi, New Zealand Rack of Lamb,Dark Chocolate Mousse with Blueberry Compote, Burnt Lemon Tartwith Vanilla Ice Cream. This restaurant can seat 90 people at one timeand is operational round the clock.Kokum & Spice is a fine dining specialtyrestaurant in Radisson resort and Spa inAlibaug. The name of the restaurant is inspiredfrom Kokum, a deep purple berry and a keyingredient in most of the recipes offered.Kokum & Spice is a fine dining specialty restaurant in Radisson resortand Spa in Alibaug. This eatery overlooks the Veshwi Lake, servescoastal cuisine and is managed by Chef Sudhir Jadhav. The name ofthe restaurant is inspired from Kokum, a deep purple berry and akey ingredient in most of the recipes offered. Nuances of regionalcooking along with usage of original ingredients make this restauranta class apart. The restaurant features an interactive kitchen, seafooddisplay and exclusively designed gold plated crockery and cutlery. Thiselegant restaurant serves food from Raigad, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri,52 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

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SplurgeRe-defining Alibaug as a destinationSays Suppriya Malhotra – General Manager:“Ever since Radisson Blu Resort & SpaAlibaug has opened, it has re-definedAlibaug as a destination to reckon. Weare proud to say that we have put Alibaugon the International Map. The propertyhas grown from strength to strength andhas now given Alibaug the distinctionof becoming a Wedding Destination. Ibelieve that it is our total commitment to100pc guest satisfaction and high levels ofcustomer service that has made our guestsreturn to us time and again. Going further,we renew our commitment to serviceexcellence and customer delight, throughinnovation and customer engagement.”Says Executive Chef Devwrath Jategaokar,“I believe that food plays an important rolein any stay at a hotel and we have gonegreat lengths to ensure that we serve foodthat excels in taste as well as quality. Infact we have gone much beyond this and“I believe that food plays an important role in any stay at a hotel and wehave gone great lengths to ensure that we serve food that excels in tasteas well as quality. In fact we have gone much beyond this and have askedourselves, time and again, as to what is it that a guest would want when ona holiday.”Goa, Karwar and Mangalore. PopularPreparations include Kaju Kothambir Vadi,Sole Kadi, Goan Curry, Malwani KombdiMasala, Malwani Waran, Modak and KokumMartini. Around 86 people can be seated atone point of time in this restaurant and it isopen from 7 to 11.30 in the evening.The resort houses Mandara Spa whichis renowned worldwide and offersmassage treatments, aromatherapy anddetoxification. At 20,000 square feet,Mandara Spa is one of the largest spas inAsia. Exotic and serene, it is surrounded bybeautifully landscaped gardens and waterbodies, creating a perfect escape fromthe stress of daily life. Spacious spa roomsfeature tasteful teakwood, silk and silverartwork that blend with classic eleganceand contemporary design to evoke feelingstranquility and harmony.54 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

Splurgehave asked ourselves, time and again, asto what is it that a guest would want whenon a holiday. On brainstorming we cameup with innovative ideas like inclusion oflocal specialties like Bhajjiya Platter, WadaPav, Misal Pav – normally not found in afive star menu and this has been one ofthe factors which delight our customers.They are pleasantly surprised to hearthat we can cater to these requirements,in addition to the other five star foodspecialties. Our All Day Dining RestaurantAparanta serves all items on the menu, 24hours, the thought process was that a gueston a holiday may want to eat any dish atany time and we must be geared to caterto his requirements. Kokum & Spice ourCoastal Specialty Restaurant has also beenvery well received and I am happy to sharethat we have guests who come all the wayfrom Mumbai and Pune just to enjoy ameal at one of our restaurants and this isindeed satisfying. As far as Kokum & Spicegoes, we have ensured that the cuisine isas authentic as it can possibly be. We haveundertaken an 18 day journey wherein,Chef Sudhir Jadhav actually stayed withlocals to understand the finer nuances ofcooking. He stayed with locals in Alibauggoing right upto Karwar in Goa to ensurethat we are able to cater to varied ways inwhich the Konkan region makes it’spreparations. All our masalas arehand ground”.The Radisson Blu Resort &Spa, Alibaug’s 156 hotel roomsand suites feature either privatebalconies or private gardens. Thesehotel rooms are equipped withconvenient amenities, such ascomplimentary broadband internet access,daily newspaper and electronic safe. Allrooms are well anointed and offer facilitiesavailable in the best of hotels. The roomsare divided as 52 Superior rooms, 71 DeluxeRooms, 5 Executive Suites with Living room,16 independent villas ideal for a family, 8Lake View villas and 4 Top Suites spreadacross 2000 sq ft. overlooking the Sayadhrimountain range.www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 55

SplurgeLouis XIIILuxury meets LegacyAn exclusive evening aroundthe tasting of the 100 yearold spirit Louis XIII was heldat Tre Forni Bar & Restaurantat Park Hyatt Hyderabad.Located at the mezzanine level therestaurant offers authentic NorthernItalian cuisine along with comfortable andwelcoming dining experience. Chef MatteoGrandi had carefully crafted a very fineand appealing four course menu whichculminated with the tasting of the veryrare Louis XIII de Remy Martin. Louis XIIIis available in very few hotels across theworld. A blend of 1200 eaux.de.vie aged100 years in oak casks, each decanter isthe result of devotion of four generationsof cellar masters which makes Louis XIIIone of the finest and one of the rarestspirits in the world. Vincent Cleme said,brand ambassador of Louis XIII said, “Thereare very few bottles of Louis XIII acrossthe world. This private event was a rareopportunity to explore the world’s mostprestigious spirit and we thank Park HyattHyderabad for organising and puttingtogether a fantastic night”. While a life iscounted in years, Louis XIII is enjoyed overcenturies. Its name pays homage to theKings of France, during whose reign theRemy Martin family settled in the Cognacregion.The hotel takes pride in hosting Cognacappreciation evenings in Hyderabadfor the first time and the dinner wasan opportunity to offer our guests aunique and delightful experience” saidSven Hoffmeyer, General Manager atPark Hyatt Hyderabad. On this occasionEAM-F&B Girish Ganeshan said “We arehappy to organize such events at ParkHyatt Hyderabad as we are on a missionto set standards of promotingthese finest luxuries that onecan experience”, The creation ofthe Louis XIII in 1974 representsthe absolute mastery of timeand craftsmanship, a successionof daring initiatives, and anunceasing quest for quality withinthe house of Remy Martin. Theresult of the passionate work anddevotion of four generation ofcellar masters, every bottle ofLouis XIII is the unique blend of1200 eaux-di-vie from GrandeChampagne, the best Cognac region, agedupto 100 years. It pays homage to the Kingof France during whose reign the RemyMartin family settled in the Cognac region.Louis XIII was also the first to recognizeCognac as a category on its own versusbrandy. The favorite Cognac of greatpersonalities Churchill, Picasso or Chaplin,Louis XIII is the king of spirits, appreciatedby fine wine and spirits enthusiasts aroundthe world. Everyone who appreciatesthe finer things in life will appreciate thisfabulous spirit.56 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

SplurgeSingleton: A tasting of historySingle malt appreciation night washeld at Park Hyatt Hyderabad intheir South East Asian restaurantcalled Oriental Bar & Kitchen.The restaurant has a spaciousbar with a perfect dining setting to enjoya glass of Singleton by Glen Ord alongwith a specially crafted menu prepared byChef Shanmuganathan Marimuthu.The event began with single malttasting and a delightful pairing ofan enticing four course menu led bySam Chandy. He heads the South Indiamarketing function for Diageo’s luxuryportfolio. Sam rounded everyone and gotthe tasting started as he interacted withthe audience on various attributes andtasting notes of Singleton.The Singleton of Glen Ord 12 years oldis a single malt scotch whiskey from GlenOrd distillery in the Scottish highlands.To complement this single malt chef hadprepared an eclectic variety of main courseranging from chicken served with lemon,black sesame to stemmed wanton mixvegetable with spicy sauce.“The hotel takes pride in hostingwhiskey appreciation evenings inHyderabad and the dinner was anopportunity to associate with our guests”said Sven Hoffmeyer, General Manager atPark Hyatt Hyderabad.Saint Clair Wine of OriginPark Hyatt Hyderabad hadannounced an evening of wineappreciation along with savoryculinary delights which tookplace at The Dining Room on9th November this year. The event beganwith wine tasting and food pairing, ledby Matt Thomson, consultant winemakerwho has been involved with Saint Clairwines since its inception. His natural,uncluttered approach helps producewines with distinctive characters, whichare clearly appreciated by an increasinglysophisticated wine drinking community invarious wine markets around the world.Matt spends most of his time in thevineyards until harvest monitoring thechanging flavour of the grapes. He notesthe difference in flavour between bunchesand between the different vineyard areasto ensure that they are picked at the mostfavorable time. Blessed with a fabulouspalate and incredible skill for optimisingthese grape flavours at harvest, his skillsand the time he spends in thevineyard are extremely importantin Saint Clair’s viticulture andwinemaking process and theresults are wines of outstandingquality.The spectacular ambianceof The Dining Room created aperfect mood for the wine eveningwhile Matt Thomson took great pride infamiliarising the guests about its uniqueattributes. Matt Thomson feels Indiancuisine pairs very well with Saint Clairwines. “The Sauvignon pairs well withprawn kebab, daal and dosa, Chardonnaywith Korma, Chicken Tikka Masala andTandoori Chicken. The Pinot Noir pairsexcellently with Rogan Josh or any othermildly spiced lamb dish. I wish guestsdevelop the new flavors for these winesfrom New Zealand as we are one of theleading wine companies with exceptionalquality records,” he added.Saint Clair family estate is owned by Nealand Judy Ibbotson in Marlborough since1978 and produces some of the leadingwines in the country. To complementthese finest wines such as SauvignonBlanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir the chefhad prepared an eclectic variety of maincourses ranging from pistachio crustedtenderloin with arugula, brussel sprouts,olive crusted baked betki, baked zucchiniand feta on a bed of tomatoes and manymore. “The hotel takes pride in hostingSaint Clair wine evening for the first timein Hyderabad and the dinner was anopportunity to associate with our guests”said Sven Hoffmeyer, General Manager atPark Hyatt Hyderabad.www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 57

CUISINENumerological Preparations:For the Number 5Concept and report: Jyoti BalaniFood and location courtesy: Kabab Hut, Sun n Sand, Pune, IndiaNumerology as we all know is used to determine an individual’s personality, strengths andtalents, obstacles, inner needs, emotional reactions and ways of dealing with others. Thesedays a lot of people use numerology to examine their life, take advantage of unexploredopportunities, or simply figure out where to go next. But few people are aware there is aconnection between food and numerology as well. Every number has both good as well asbad qualities. People associated with a particular number are more likely to suffer from asickness owing to the ill effects connected with their numbers; which is why numerologistsrecommend foods that help in curing that particular weakness. We consulted prominentnumerologist Swetta Jumaani and she came up with a list of ingredients suitable to eachnumber starting from number 1. These ingredients were then passed onto talented chefsfrom Pune to create 6 unique recipes using their creativity and imagination. Needless to saythe results were amazing and are here for all to see and try out these recipes.Number 5: The Highly VersatileNumber 5 people {Mercury}: People born on the 5th, 14th and 23rd in any monthare termed as Number 5 people, ruled by the planet Mercury, and their lucky Numbers are5. Gemini’s and Virgos are ruled by number 5 too. Mercury {Buddh} is the fastest of all theplanets, known to be the planet of speed, communication and knowledge {Buddhi}.Mercury, as we all know is quite versatile in its characteristics. Due to this Mercurialinfluence, these people are very adaptable to almost everyone. They get along with mostpeople, but they also have wonderful elasticity of character.Mercury is also known to be the planet of communication. Himesh Reshammiya is anumber 5 too; a believer in numerology, his name with the extra ‘M’ in Reshammiya wasadded in order to bring his name on Number 5. They recover from the best of blows;nothing seems to affect them for long. Like Mercury, found in a thermometer, whendisintegrated, has the ability to join back, the best part being that it does not show it hasbeen hit, as you won’t see a mark on it.Number 5 people hate any monotonous {run of the mill} type of work and flow towards‘get-quick-rich schemes’. They want to make money the ‘fast’ way, even if they have tospeculate in stocks, gambling or taking risks. If they are good, they remain so; but if theyare bad, all the preaching in the world cannot reform them. Their greatest drawback isthat they exhaust their nervous system to such an extent that they fall victims to nervousbreakdowns of the worst kind, and under any mental tension, they become irritable andshort tempered. Such people are highly strung, who live on ‘nerves’ and appear to crave for‘excitement’ and ‘dare devilry’.Aamir Khan {March 14} is a classic example of a Number 5 who craves for versatility,which is evident from the fact that he likes to accept different kind of roles, and plays aSwetta Jumaani is from thefamed Jumaani family, anardent fan of her father,the Eminent NumerologistBansilal M Jumaani, Swettakeenly studied this occultscience of numerologyunder the competentguidance of her father whowas a capable Guru. SwettaJumaani inaugurated heroffice in Pune on the 6th ofJul 2003. She created majorripples when her very firstprediction on Aug 24 2003,regarding the effects of theplanet Mars as it movescloser to the earth, rang trueword by word. She can becontacted onhttp://www.jumaani.com.Here she tells us a littleabout number 5 people,their characteristics, theirlucky colors, numbers,recommends the line of workthat will benefit them, etc.58 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

CUISINEdifferent ‘avtaar’ in every film. Kajol {5th August} is also a number 5. As they are very active, quick-witted, and fast in thought andaction a number 5 person would hate slow and dull work. They would find it difficult to work with the same set of people for along time. They can expect a few changes in their life or career.Line of Work: They should work in the area that involves travel, transport, and communication of every kind, liaison work,writing, media, advanced inventions, computers, television, advertising, investments, public speaking, teaching and all things thatconcern the young. They are so quick and versatile that they would fit in easily in almost any line of work they set their mindon. If they develop their will power they can rise in life to a very high position. The weaker side of the nature could make themvulnerable to be involved with social lavishness, drinking, gambling, etc, and lead a self-indulgent life. Their over-versatility too canbe a weakness if not well directed.Lucky Colors: Colors do not influence them but they should try to wear light colors as much as possible, especially that ofgreen or blue.Lucky Numbers: The most important numbers and dates in their life for doing anything important are the series of ‘five’and all its series, such as the 5th, 14th and 23rd. Numbers and series of 1, 3 and 6 and Dates such as the 1st, 3rd, 6th, 10th, 12th,15th, 19th, 21st, 24th and 28th are also lucky for these people. Number 5’s are usually adaptable to almost all the Numbers, exceptthe number 9 or those born on the 9th, 18th or 27th in any month.Number 5 people are likely to suffer from nervousness, exhaustion, digestive problems, neck, arms, ears, legs, speech problems,blood disorders, eczema and skin eruptions, respiratory system, insomnia and paralysis.They should include the following ingredients in their regular diet:carrots, parsnips, oatmeal or bread, low fat milk, yam, sweet potato, well done meat / chicken, parsley, avla(gooseberry), carawayseeds, banana, thyme, hazel-nuts, walnuts and nuts of all kinds.Using these ingredients Master chef Ishtiyaque Qureshi has dishedup 5 recipes for you.Sheer Shakarkandi (sweet potato in milk)Serves 4/preparation time: 1 hourIngredients:750 gms sweet potatoes(cut into ½ inch thick slices)1 litre milk125 gm sugar5 green cardamom1 tsp kewra water8 almonds, boil, peel and slice10 pistachios, boil, peel and sliceMethod:-• Boil milk, add sweet potatoes, sugar, green cardamom, rose andkewra water.• Cook on slow fire till all the milk gets absorbed and sweetpotatoes become very soft.• If required, add additional milk or some water.• Serve hot or cold, garnish with almond and pistachio.www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 59

CUISINEKhatta chicken tikkaServes 4/preparation time: 45 minutes, Marination time: 2 hoursIngredients:800 gms chicken breast boneless (cut intomedium chunks)100 gms fresh amla paste (gooseberry)25 gms ginger garlic paste50 gms cashewnut paste¼ tsp caraway seeds½ tsp red chilli powder¼ tsp garam masala powder1 tbsp roasted chana dal powder3 tbsp fresh cream2tbsp olive oilSalt to tasteMethod:-• Marinate the chicken in salt, red chillies,ginger, garlic and amla for 2 hours.• Add remaining ingredients, adding freshcream and olive oil in the end.• Arrange the tikka on skewers.• Grill on the charcoal or lava stone grill or ina preheated oven at 180 C for 15-20 minutes.Hareesa ReshmiServes 4/ preparation time:-1 hour 30 minutesIngredients:500 gm lean mutton from shoulder or leg1.5 litre milk125gms oats100 gms pure ghee1/3 tsp red chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder½ tsp cumin powder¼ tsp aniseed powder¼ tsp green cardamom powder5 cloves garlic1 piece ginger, crushed100 gms onions, sliced and friedSalt to tasteMethod:-• Cook oats in milk stirring regularly taking care thatit does not stick to the bottom of the pan. When soft,remove from fire and keep aside.• In a separate pan, boil meat in water along with thered chilli, coriander, cumin, aniseed, ginger and garlic.• When meat is tender remove from the liquid. Shredthe meat pieces into thin fibers and keep aside. Strainthe liquid through a muslin cloth or strainer and keepaside.• In a pan boil the liquid, add cooked oats, shreddedmeat and salt. Cook on slow fire stirring regularly till itbecomes thick. Fry sliced onions in 100 gms ghee andtemper.• Eaten on its own as it is wholesome and forms ameal.60 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

CUISINESuran (yam) ke shammiServes 4/preparation time: 1 hourIngredients:500 gm yam100 gm Bengal gram, washed and soak in water for 30 minutes1 inch ginger5 cloves garlic2 medium onions, chopped3 brown cardamom5 clove1 stick cinnamon1 tsp black pepper corn¼ th tsp salt25 gms mint leaves, chopped1 green chilli, chopped100 ml pure gheeMethod:-• Remove outer skin of yam carefully and cut into small cubes.• Boil yam in water for 10 minutes.• Strain and keep separately.• In another vessel boil yam and Bengal gram in 750 ml water along with ginger, garlic,black cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper corns, and red chilli powder.• Cook on slow heat till both yam and chana dal is well cooked and completely dried.• Put this mixer in a blender and process till smooth.• Add chopped green chilli, mint leaves and salt to taste.• Divide the mixture into 12-16 equal parts.• Shape lie flat tikki and shallow fry on a tawa or a non stick pan using pure ghee.• Serve with green chutney.Carrot ginger soupServes 4/preparation time: 45 minutesIngredients:20 gm butter1 carrot, chopped1 celery stick, chopped1 potato, chopped500 gms onions, chopped2tsp ginger, chopped1 litre chicken stock100 ml whipping cream¼ th tsp freshly ground pepper¼ tsp freshly ground black cumin (alternatively white cumin canbe used)Salt to tasteMethod:-• Melt butter and cook onion and celery for about 5 minutes tillsoftened.• Stir in potatoes, carrots, ginger and chicken stock.• Bring to a boil. Reduce the flame, cover and simmer for about20 minutes.• Pour the soup into a food blender and blend until smooth.• Return the soup to the pan.• Stir in the cream and cumin and add pepper and salt to taste.• Reheat gently to serve.www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 61

FlavoursomeChi and the TitanicPlatter that melted!Ravi V. ChhabraManaging Editor, Fnbworld.comSimple, eco-friendly and Vaastuinteriors are the hallmark atChi Kitchen and Bar. But there’smore than just the ‘Chi’ (positiveenergy in Chinese) to it. Thefour-year old restaurant chain has threeoutlets in Delhi, all specialize in majorpan-Asian cuisines - Chinese, Japaneseand Thai. I had tried the one at SafdurjungDevelopment Area (SDA) a couple ofmonths back and looked forward to theother in Select Citywalk Mall at Saket.As I meandered through the poshbuildings and made my way into the ritzySelect Citywalk Mall, I found that Chi wasideally located, surrounded with bustlingshops and wore a pleasant facade. Itwas past tea-time, I started with the MixSeafood Soup that I chose from a widerange of potpourri of soups ( 160-190).These included Sour and Pepper ClearSoup with broccoli and shiitake, YunnanJiaozi Dumpling Soup, Fresh & FlavourfulChi Corn Soup, besides the regular Hot &Sour and Manchow.I tried a slice each from an assortmentof Chizzas (Chinese pizza) and each sliceturned out to be distinctively flavourfulwith highly creative alias’ such as GoodFellas, A Passage to India, Alice in62 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

Wonderland, The Gods Mustbe Crazy, The Green Mile andThe Right Stuff ( 315 - 450).The origin of pizza lies in Chinaand it is believed that MarcoPolo took the recipe with him toItaly! The dimsums variety( 150-395) includes prawn, porkand chicken dumplings. Thechef’s special Titanic dimsumplatter, a collection of 16 piecespriced at 1,200 includes thebest of prawn and chickendumplings Har Gao, Bao andPork Puff. Chi specials includelobsters, an epicurean delightserved with tangy black peppersauce ( 1,200), soft shell crabs( 1,050), steamed fish ( 430),Nasi Goreng, Burma cuisineKhaousay among others. Whendining out in a group one canopt for Ramen, family soupymeal in a bowl, and claypotslike the Bak Kut, Laksa Lemakclaypot and the Hunan pot.Have it with Teppan, stir fired noodles,some of which are: La Mein, Yaki Saba,Phao Thai, Yaki Udon all priced at450. For the main course go for thedelectable varieties of duck priced at415 and the Thai and Japanese curriespriced between 350-450.I realised how much difference itmakes when the restaurant is conceivedand run by a trained hotelier. SohrabSitaram is a diehard hospitalityprofessional having worked for 6years with the Taj group of hotelsand thereafter he made a foray intostandalone restaurants. He has spentPhotography: Mohd Nasirwww.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 63

FlavoursomeSohrab Sitaramover 13 years in the restaurants industryand has been closely associated withsome of the most successful restaurantsand bars such as Tabularasa, No Escape,Shalom, Trevi, Laid Back Waters and Italic.In his many years of workexperience, Sohrab hasseen the food and beverageindustry from the eyes of anemployee, an investor and asa consultant and is the cofounderof the parent companySquareroot Hospitalities Pvt.Ltd. In a brief interaction withSohrab at the Saket Mallinside Chi, Car N Style learntChi has recently had a tie up with one ofthe leading Malls in Mumbai for an outletof 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft area. The first Chistarted 4 years back in the SDA complex.The second in the row is Chi at SelectcityWalk Mall and it has recently added Chiat Jangpura and Chi, Chandigarh is in theoffing.Sohrab is a professional golfer andkeyboardist and about taking out timefor his passions, he told me: “The wholeidea is to organise life in such a mannerso that all the interests can be pursued. Alot of time is spent in hiring managers andoperations, personnel - aggressiveness,passion and flair are the three mostimportant things followed by the industry.Once the business is in safe handsoperationally, then one does not get64 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

into the details of running the business.Furthermore, once new projects areconceptualized then the next 8 monthsare spent in creating processes andstandardization”.Setting up superior systems andprocesses to handle business is Sohrab’sspecialisation. He loves simplicity and achunk of his time is utilized in analysingand creating systems which are easy.“There is no point trying to finish yourentire task sheet; don’t feel guilty if sometasks have not been completed, they canalways be done the next day. Always timethe tasks - I use certain timers and clockson the laptop to time the tasks that I amworking on and stick to the timings, as theamount of work accomplished in a timedmanner is much faster than not having atarget at all. I don’t watch TV – instead,I’d rather record the program and thenwatch it in spare time. Most of the times,I try to find podcasts associated with thatparticular program. I visit facebook, twitterand other social media sites only once aday. I have made music, golf and otherhobbies a priority and give them equalimportance as work. Keeping the phoneon silent while doing important tasks -calls can wait. All missed calls are anywayrecorded!”Meanwhile, the Wasabi PrawnDumplings arrived on the table as asurprise. Each bite simply melted in mymouth; the Rainbow Prawn Dumplingswere a feast for the eyes and for thepalate. Not to forget the aromatic MixSeafood Soup that I recommend to allnon-vegetarians, especially in the winters.The Chizzas are thin and crunchy withlavish cheese and myriad toppings. Theoverall dining here is very pleasant andthe menu is eclectic with the TitanicPlatter being a must. A three-coursemeal for two without alcohol would costbetween 1,500-2,000. My experience withthe 2 Chi outlets makes me want to tryout the third Chi at Jangpura. I shall do itin the New Year!www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 65

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CAR BUYER’S GUIDECARS PRICED UPTO 7 LAKHCOMPANYMODELFUELPetrol/Diesel/CNG/LPGFUEL EFFICIENCYkmpl/kmpkgENGINEccPRICE In lakhs (Delhi)MinimumMaximumDiesel 23.4 1248 6.63 6.63Mahindra Quanto Diesel 17.21 1493 6.74 6.74Verito Petrol 14.4 1390 5.79Nissan Micra Petrol 18.06 1198 4.66 6.29Diesel 23.08 1461 6.59 6.59Sunny (XE) Petrol 16.95 1498 6.54 6.54Premier Rio Petrol 12.5 1173 5.43 5.93Renault Pulse Petrol 18.06 1198 4.71 6.1Diesel 23.08 1461 6.6 6.97Skoda Fabia Petrol 16.25 1198 5.23 5.81Diesel 20.86 1199 6.62 6.62Tata Motors Indica eV2 Petrol/LPG 16.84/NA 1193 3.7 4.56Diesel 25 1396 4.99 5.5Indigo eCS Petrol 15.64 1193 5.31 5.86Diesel 25 1396 6.26 6.52Manza Petrol 13.7 1368 6.32 6.88Nano Petrol 25.34 624 1.65 2.26Sumo Gold Diesel 14.07 2956 6.53 6.53Vista Petrol 16.7 1172 4.59 5.45Vista 1.4 90PS Petrol 13.7 1368 6.05 6.54Diesel 22.3 1248 5.7 6.59Toyota Etios Liva Petrol 18.31 1197 5.03 6.38Etios Liva Diesel 23.59 1364 6.62 6.62Etios (sedan) Petrol 17.57 1496 6.06 6.45Volkswagen Polo Petrol 17.24 1198 5.38 6.53Diesel 22.07 1199 6.62 6.95CARS PRICED FROM 7-20 LAKHCOMPANYMODELFUELPetrol/Diesel/CNGFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccPRICE In lakhs (Delhi)MinimumMaximumFiat Grande Punto Petrol (1.4) 14.8 1368 7.51 7.57Diesel 20.3 1248 7.15 8.31Linea Petrol 14.2 1368 7.71 8.84www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 79

CAR BUYER’S GUIDECARS PRICED FROM 7-20 LAKHCOMPANYMODELFUELPetrol/Diesel/CNGFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccPRICE In lakhs (Delhi)MinimumMaximumDiesel 19.93 1248 8.94 10.51Force Motors Force One Diesel 11.6 2149 10.65 10.65Ford Fiesta Classic Petrol 13.9 1596 7.08 7.86Diesel 20 1399 7.88 9.06Fiesta (MT/AT) Petrol 17/16.97 1499 8.42 10.26Diesel 23.5 1498 10.63 12.17GM Cruze (MT/AT) Diesel 17.30/14.39 1991 16.15 18.48Optra Magnum Diesel 16.52 1991 9.23 10.83Tavera Neo 3 Diesel 12.2 2000 8.78 13.14Honda City (MT/AT) Petrol 16.5/15.6 1497 8.25 12.07Petrol+CNG NA 1497 10.61 10.61Jazz XMT Petrol 16.7 1198 7.26 7.26Civic (MT/AT) Petrol 14.5/13.9 1798 14.45 17.04Hyundai i20 (AT) Petrol 15 1400 8.67 8.67i20 (MT) Diesel 21.9 1396 7.19 8.66Verna Petrol (1.4) 17.43 1396 8.01 8.01Petrol (1.6) MT/AT 17.01/15.74 1591 9.05 11.06Diesel (1.4) 23.5 1396 9.57 10.43Diesel (1.6) MT/AT 22.32/19.08 1582 10.74 13.19Elantra Petrol (MT/AT) 16.3/14.3 1797 14.32 16.84Diesel (MT/AT) 22.7/19.1 1582 15.1 18.5Mahindra Bolero Diesel 15.96 2523 7.45 8.19Quanto Diesel 17.21 1493 7.33 8.48Scorpio Diesel 12.05 2179 8.88 14.8Thar (4X2) Diesel 18.06 2523 7.82 7.82Verito Diesel 21.03 1461 7.15 8.15Xylo Diesel 13/12.2 2179Diesel 13.6 24898.52 12.29Diesel 11.68 2498XUV500 Diesel 15.1 2179 13.88 16.2Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Petrol 16.02 1373 7.48 8.36Diesel 20.77 1248 8.39 9.84Swift (Zdi) Diesel 22.9 1248 7.73 7.73Dzire (MT/AT) Petrol 19.1/17.4 1197 7.13 7.5280 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

CAR BUYER’S GUIDECARS PRICED FROM 7-20 LAKHCOMPANYMODELFUELPetrol/Diesel/CNGFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccPRICE In lakhs (Delhi)MinimumMaximumDiesel 23.4 1248 7.51 8.43SX4 (MT) Petrol/CNG 15.5/ 21.4 1586 8.05 8.92SX4 (AT) Petrol 12.6 1586 9.75 10.14Diesel 21.5 1248 9.31 10.71Grand Vitara (MT/AT) Petrol 10.4/9.24 2393 19.2 20Kizashi (MT/CVT) Petrol 12.45/12.53 2393 18.74 19.87Nissan Micra Diesel 23.08 1461 7.06 7.57Sunny Petrol 16.95 1498 7.96 8.86Diesel 21.1 1461 9.28 10.2Evalia Diesel 19.3 1461 9.68 11.36Premier Rio Diesel 20 1248 8 8.5Renault Duster Petrol 13.24 1598 8.07 9.17Diesel 20.64/19 1461 9 13.1Scala Petrol 16.95 1498 7.87 8.76Diesel 21.64 1461 9.82 10.8Skoda Fabia (1.6) Petrol 14.83 1598 7.14 7.14Fabia Scout Petrol 16.4 1198 7.67 7.67Diesel 20.86 1199 7.11 8.01Rapid (MT/AT) Petrol 15.42/14.4 1598 7.82 10.42Diesel 20.54 1598 9.36 10.87Yeti (2WD/4wd) Diesel 17.7/17.67 1968 15.35 19.21Laura (Normal/RS) Petrol 13.8/13.4 1798 14.27 17.67Laura (MT/AT) Diesel 20/18.3 1968 15.98 18.83Tata Motors Aria (2WD/4WD) Diesel 13.7/13.5 2179 11.4 19.52Grande MK-II Diesel 13.55 2179 8.93 10.2Indigo CS eVX Diesel 25 1396 7.07 7.07Manza Petrol 13.7 1368 7.26 8.1Diesel (Aqua/Aura) 21.12/21.02 1248 7.47 9.19Manza Club Class Petrol 13 1368 TBA TBADiesel 21 1248 8.05 10.14Safari (4x2/4x4) Diesel 14.34/13.93 2179 9.59 15.66Safari Storme (4x2/4x4) Diesel 14/13 2179 11.33 15.96Sumo Gold Diesel 14.07 2956 7.16 8.26Vista 1.4 90PS (GZX) Petrol 13.7 1368 7.28 7.28www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 81

CAR BUYER’S GUIDECARS PRICED FROM 7-20 LAKHCOMPANYMODELFUELPetrol/Diesel/CNGFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccPRICE In lakhs (Delhi)MinimumMaximumVista (ZX) Diesel 22.3 1248 7.36 7.36Xenon XT (4X2/4x4) Diesel 13.49/13.49 2179 11.22 12.75Toyota Etios Liva Petrol 18.31 1197 7.11 7.11Etios Liva Diesel 23.59 1364 7.2 7.43Etios (sedan) Petrol 17.57 1496 7.15 8.27Diesel 23.59 1364 7.92 9.59Corolla Altis Petrol 14.53/15.22 1794 12.96 18.04Diesel 21.45 1364 14.39 18.17Innova Petrol 9 1998 11.17 15.29Diesel 11.4 2495 12.5 16.51Volkswagen Polo Petrol 17.24 1198 7.97 7.97Petrol 15.26 1598 7.52 7.52Diesel 22.07 1199 7.4 8.05Vento (MT/AT) Petrol 15.04/14.4 1598 8.21 11.21Diesel 20.54 1598 9.63 11.55Jetta (MT) Diesel 19.39 1968 17.76 19.48CARS PRICED FROM 20-30 LAKHCOMPANYMODELFUELPetrol/DieselFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccPRICE In lakhs (Delhi)MinimumMaximumBMW X1 Petrol 11.25 1995 27.69 27.69Diesel 15.06 1995 30 30Ford Endeavour (4X2 MT) Diesel 13.1 2499 21.44 21.44Endeavour (4X2/4X4 AT) Diesel 11.4 2953 23.02 24.92GM Captiva (MT/AT) Diesel 14/11.6 1991 21.79 28.54Honda Accord (MT/AT)-2.4L Petrol 12.80/11.70 2354 23.15 30.67HyundaiAccord AT-3.5L V6 Petrol 10.2 3471 30.83 30.83CR-V 2.0 (MT) Petrol 13.11 1997 25.83 25.83CR-V 2.4 (MT/ AT) Petrol 11.1/10.8 2354 27.64/28.51 27.5/28.36Santa Fe MT (2WDDiesel 14.66/11.72 2199 26.01 29.5&MT/4WD&AT)Sonata (MT/AT) Petrol 13.8/13 2359 21.14 23.582 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

CAR BUYER’S GUIDECARS PRICED FROM 20-30 LAKHCOMPANYMODELFUELPetrol/DieselFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccPRICE In lakhs (Delhi)MinimumMaximumMahindra - SSangyong Rexton W Diesel 12.4/11.1 2696 20.76/23.08 20.76/23.08Mercedes Benz B-Class Petrol 14.91 1595 24.97 28.85Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel 10.3 2360 23.46 23.8Pajero Sport Diesel 12.8 2477 28.43 28.43Nissan Teana Petrol 11.07 2496 24.28 28.47X-Trail (MT/AT) Petrol 14.42/13.29 1995 26.68 26.68Renault Koleos (AT) Diesel 13.7 1995 28.78 28.78Toyota Camry (AT) Petrol 12.1 2494 27.58 27.58Fortuner MT (2&4WD)/AT) Diesel 13/12.55 2982 25.01 26.68Volkswagen Beetle (AT) Petrol 10.98 1984 24.12 24.12Jetta (AT) Diesel 16.36 1968 21.39 22.38CARS PRICED FROM 30-60 LAKH (All Automatic Transmission Variants)COMPANYMODELFUELPetrol/DieselFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccPRICE In lakhs (Delhi)MinimumMaximumAudi A4 Petrol 15.64 1798 31.58 36.25Diesel 16.55 1968 34.61 39.47Diesel 14.94 2967 51 51A6 Petrol 10.4 2773Petrol 9.2 2995Petrol 9.74 1984 38 (ex) 49 (ex)Diesel 16.66 1968Diesel 13.88 2967Q3 Petrol 11.72 2000 30.39 38.07Diesel 16.7 2000 30.4 39.02Q5 Diesel 12.8 1968Diesel 12.19 296741.24(ex) 47.68 (ex)Q7 Petrol 10.1 4134 64 (ex) 64 (ex)Diesel 12.62 2967TT Petrol 10.36 3189 49.48 (ex) 49.48 (ex)BMW 3-Series Petrol 14.79 1997 42.68 42.68Diesel 18.88 1995Diesel NA 199533.81 42.42www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 83

CAR BUYER’S GUIDECARS PRICED FROM 30-60 LAKH (All Automatic Transmission Variants)COMPANYMODELFUELPetrol/DieselFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccPRICE In lakhs (Delhi)MinimumMaximum5-Series Petrol 11.7 2497Petrol 11.62 2996Diesel 18.48 1995 43.65 (ex) 57.09 (ex)Diesel 16.73 2993Diesel 16.2 2993X3 Petrol NA 2497Diesel NA 199549.30 (ex) 56.04 (ex)Jaguar XF Diesel 13.53 2993 59 59Land Rover Freelander2 Diesel NA 2179 43.09 48.71Evoque Diesel 8.14 2179 51.87 72.32Mercedes Benz C-Class Petrol 11.74 1796Diesel 14.94 214330.97 40Diesel 14.84 2143E-Class E200 CGI Petrol 12.06 1796E250 Elegance Petrol 10.96 2497E250 Diesel 14.21 214344.71 60E350CDI Diesel 12.96 2987M-Class ML-250 Diesel 14.8 2143 53.9 lakh 53.9 lakhMitsubishi Montero (MT/AT) Petrol NA/11.56 3200 48 48Nissan X-Trail (AT) Petrol 13.29 1995 31.77 31.58Porsche Boxster Petrol NA 3387 81.72 (ex) 81.72 (ex)Cayman Petrol NA/NA 2687/3387 58.5 65Toyota Prius Hybrid (Petrol-Electric) 23.91 1798 32.11 34.46Volkswagen Passat (AT) Petrol 18.33 1968 32.2 32.2Volvo S60 T6 Petrol 8 2953D3 Diesel 17.24 198433.21 40.71D5 Diesel 11 2400S80 D3 Diesel 14.7 1984 43.51 51.01D5 Diesel 11 2400XC60 D3 Diesel 14.7 1984D5 Diesel 11 240046.02 55.27XC90 D5 Diesel 11 2400 55.46 55.46www.carnstyle.comThe one stop destination for lifestyle statements84 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

CAR BUYER’S GUIDECARS PRICED FROM 60 LAKH-1 CRORE (All Automatic Transmission Variants)COMPANYMODELFUELPetrol/DieselFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccMinimumPRICE (Delhi)MaximumAudi A7 Diesel NA 2967 66 lakh(ex) 72 lakh(ex)A8 Petrol NA 4163Petrol NA 5998 78.54 lakh(ex) 1 crore(ex)Diesel NA 2967Q7 Petrol 10.1 4134Diesel 12.62 296763.09 lakh 75.87 lakhRS5 Petrol NA 4163 85.96 lakh 85.96 lakhBMW M3 Petrol 8.93 3999 78 lakh 84 lakhGran Turismo Diesel NA 2993 75 lakh 75 lakh6-Series 640d Coupe’ Petrol 9 2993 92.4 lakh 92.4 lakh640d Gran Coupe Diesel 18.18 2993 86.40 lakh(ex) 86.40 lakh(ex)7-Series Petrol 8.77 4799Petrol 8.45 4000 82 lakh 98 lakhDiesel 14.49 2993X5 Petrol 8 4395 85.5 lakh(ex) 85.5 lakh (ex)Diesel 11.7 2993 68 lakh (ex) 68 lakh (ex)X6 Petrol NA 4395 93.4 lakh (ex) 93.4 lakh (ex)Diesel NA 2993 78.9 lakh (ex) 78.9 lakh (ex)Z4 Petrol 10.37 2979 66.5 lakh (ex) 66.5 lakh (ex)Jaguar XF Petrol V8 NA 5000Diesel SV6 13.53 299389.82 lakh 89.82 lakhLand Rover Evoque Petrol 7.4 1999Diesel 8.14 217971.85 lakh 72.32 lakhDiscover4 Diesel NA 2993 83.07lakh 96.07 lakhRange Rover Sport Petrol NA 4197Diesel (TD V8) NA 3628 94.46 lakh 96.39 lakhRange Rover Sport Supercharged Petrol NA 5000Mercedes Benz E-Class 350 Petrol 10.93 3498 67 lakh 99 lakhE-Class 250 Petrol 10.08 2497CLS Class 350CGI Petrol NA 3498 90 lakh 93 lakhSLK-Class 350 Petrol 10.1 3498SLK Kompressor Petrol NA 179678.68 lakh 81.82 lakhM-Class ML-350 Diesel 8.7 2987 65.88 lakh 65.88 lakhwww.carnstyle.comThe one stop destination for lifestyle statementswww.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 85

CAR BUYER’S GUIDECARS PRICED FROM 60 LAKH-1 CRORE (All Automatic Transmission Variants)COMPANYMODELFUELPetrol/DieselFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccMinimumPRICE (Delhi)MaximumGL-Class 500 Petrol 7.25 5461GL 5004MATIC Petrol NA 5461 92 lakh 93 lakhDiesel NA 2987S-Class Petrol 10.13 3498Diesel NA 298794 lakh 96 lakhR-Class R-350 4MATIC Petrol NA 3498 71 lakh 72 lakhR-350CDi 4Matic Diesel 16 2987 65Lakh 65LakhNissan 370Z (MT/AT) Petrol NA 3696 61.89 lakh 63 lakhPorsche Boxster Petrol NA 3387 67 lakh 67 lakhCayman (Base) Petrol NA 2687 71 lakh 75 lakhCayman S Petrol NA 3387Cayenne V6 Petrol NA 3598Cayenne SV8 Petrol 10.8 4806Cayenne Turbo Petrol NA 4806 67 lakh 78.1 lakhCayenne Diesel (Base) Diesel NA 2967Cayenne (S) Diesel 10.5 4806Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Diesel 11.13 3956 71.63 lakh 71.63 lakhVolkswagen Phaeton Petrol NA 3600 87 lakh 87 lakhTouareg Diesel NA 2967 65.8 lakh 65.8 lakhCARS PRICED FROM 1 Crore and above (All Automatic Transmission Variants)COMPANYMODELFUELPetrol/DieselFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccMinimumPRICE (Delhi)MaximumAston Martin Vanquish Petrol NA 6000 4.28 4.28V8 Vantage (Coupe &Roadster)Petrol NA 4735 2 2.2V12 Vantage Petrol NA 5935 2.71 2.71DB9 (Coupe & Volante) Petrol NA 5935 2.48 2.8Virage (Coupe & Volante) Petrol NA 5935 2.9 3.11DBS (Coupe & Volante) Petrol NA 5935 3.5 3.8Rapide Petrol NA 5935 2.9 3.11Audi R8 FSI Petrol NA 4163 1.15 (ex) 1.35 (ex)www.carnstyle.comThe one stop destination for lifestyle statements86 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

CAR BUYER’S GUIDECARS PRICED FROM 1 Crore and above (All Automatic Transmission Variants)COMPANYMODELFUELPetrol/DieselFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccMinimumPRICE (Delhi)MaximumR8 5.2FSI Petrol NA 5204Spyder Petrol NA 5204Bentley Azure T Petrol NA 6761 3.5 (ex) 3.5 (ex)Continental Petrol NA 5998 1.65 2.5Mulsanne Petrol NA 6750 2 (ex-) 2 (ex-)BMW M5 Petrol NA 4395 1.12 1.126-Series 650i Convertible Petrol 7.94 4395 1.15 1.157-Series Petrol 7.69 5972 1.3 (ex) 1.3 (ex)Bugati Veyron Petrol NA 7993 17 (ex) 17 (ex)Ferrari California Petrol NA 4297 2.2 (ex) 2.2 (ex)458 Italia Petrol NA 4497 2.5 (ex) 2.5 (ex)599 GTB Fiorano Petrol NA 5999 3.5 (ex) 3.5 (ex)FF Petrol 4 6262 3.4 (ex) 3.4 (ex)Jaguar XJ Petrol 7 5000 1.32 1.64Diesel 10.5 2993 1.075 1.28XF Petrol RV8 NA 5000 1.11 1.11XK Petrol NA 5000 1.05 (ex) 1.05 (ex)Lamborghini Aventador Petrol NA 6498 4 (ex) 4 (ex)Gallardo Petrol NA 4961 2 (ex) 2.5 (ex)Land Rover Range Rover Petrol NA 4197 1.117 1.643Maserati Gran Turismo Petrol NA 4244 1.2 (ex) 1.3 (ex)Petrol NA 4691GranCabrio Petrol NA 4691 1.4 (ex) 1.4 (ex)Quattroporte Petrol NA 4244Petrol NA 46911.2 (ex) 1.4 (ex)Mercedes Benz CL-Class Petrol NA 5461Petrol NA 5513 1.2 (ex) 2.5 (ex)Petrol NA 5980CLS-Class (AMG) Petrol 10.22 6208 1.2 (ex) 1.2 (ex)S-Class S500L Petrol 7.81 5461 1.1 (ex) 2.5 (ex)SLS-Class Petrol NA 6208 2.1 2.1SL-Class 65AMG Petrol NA 5980 1.6 (ex) 2.4 (ex)SL350 Petrol NA 3498G-Class Petrol NA 5439 1.10 (ex) 1.10 (ex)www.carnstyle.comThe one stop destination for lifestyle statementswww.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 87

CAR BUYER’S GUIDECARS PRICED FROM 1 Crore and above (All Automatic Transmission Variants)COMPANYMODELFUELPetrol/DieselFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccMinimumPRICE (Delhi)MaximumPorsche 911 Carrera S Petrol NA 3824 1.14 (approx) 1.40 (approx)Carrera 4 Cabriolet Petrol NA 3596GT2 Petrol NA 3600Turbo Petrol NA 3600Cayenne (S) Diesel 10.5 4806 1.3 (ex) 1.3 (ex)Panamera Petrol NA 4806 1.1 (ex) 2.6 (ex)Rolls Royce Ghost Petrol 6.5 6592 2.6 (ex) 2.6 (ex)Phantom Series II Petrol NA 6749 4.5 (ex) 4.5 (ex)Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Diesel NA 4461 1.16 1.16Off-road vehiclesCOMPANY Segment MODELENGINEccPRICE (Delhi)In lakhsPolaris ATV Sportsman 90 89 3.42Phoenix 200 196 5.01Sportsman 400 H.O. 455 8.17Sportsman 850 XP/2UP EPS 850 12.16/14.96Sportsman X2550 549 8.17Ranger 400 455 11.92Crew 500 EFI 498 14.8Crew 800 760 18.15Ranger Diesel 904 18.15Ranger RZR RZR 170 (Youth) 169 5.42RZR 570 567 13.68RZR 4800 760 19.99RZR 900 XP 875 19.36Snowmobile Widetrak LS 488 11.82CAR N STYLE Vol 3 / Issue 1 oCTobER 2012 www.CARNSTYLE.Com RNI No DEL ENG/2010/34755www.carnstyle.comDefining lifestyle in a l essenceQuanto, Quanto, QuantoThe weekend life beginsOff beatThrough India’s HinterlandsplurgeThe Park On Holiday Beach – AContemporary Goan SusegadgadgetsApple iPhone 5The sinful upgradeVol-3 / Issue-1 / October 2012 / `50/-test driveNew Toyota CamrySti l going strongCOVER OCT 2012.indd 1 10/2/2012 8:46:11 PMgadgetsNokia Asha301 and 305Be part of the Car N Style panacheCall011-26122758/5988 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

Two wheeler BUYER’S GUIDETwo wheelers UPTO 100ccCOMPANYMODELFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccMinimumPRICE In lakhs (Delhi)MaximumBAJA AUTO Platina 90 99.3 0.43 0.43Discover DT-Si 80 94.3 0.47 0.5HERO CD Dawn 80 97.2 0.42 0.42CD Deluxe 80 97.2 0.46 0.49Splendor 81 97.2 0.49 0.53Passion Pro 79 97.2 0.54 0.55Passion X-Pro 60 109 0.56 0.57MAHINDRA 2 WHEELERS Kine 63.25 71.5 0.36 0.38TVS XL Super 69.9 0.32 0.32Scooty Pep+ 65.6 87.8 0.46 0.46Scooty Streak 65.6 87.8 0.49 0.49Scooty Teenz 56.7 59.9 0.37 0.37Star Sport 83.9 99.7 0.45 0.48VIBGYOR Gallop NA 97.2 0.34 0.34Two wheelers from 101-125ccCOMPANYMODELFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccMinimumPRICE In lakhs (Delhi)MaximumBAJAJ AUTO Discover 125 DT-Si 82 124.6 0.56 0.56Discover 125 ST 72 124.6 0.6 0.61HERO Platina 125 80.2 124.6 0.43 0.43Pleasure NA 102 0.45 0.48Maestro NA 109 0.52 0.52Super Splendor 83.1 124.7 0.58 0.58Glamour 81.1 124.7 0.59 0.7Glamour PGM-FI NA 124.8 0.69 0.69HMSI Dio NA 109 0.47 0.47Dream Yuga 72 110 0.48 0.53Activa DLX 66.7 109 0.51 0.51Aviator 110 66.7 109 0.52 0.57CB Twister 85.7 109 0.49 0.55www.carnstyle.comThe one stop destination for lifestyle statementswww.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 89

Two wheeler BUYER’S GUIDETwo wheelers from 101-125ccCOMPANYMODELFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccMinimumPRICE In lakhs (Delhi)MaximumCB Shine 74.7 124.6 0.52 0.6CBF Stunner 70.3 124.7 0.61 0.61MAHINDRA 2 WHEELERS Duro 57.18 125 0.48 0.48Duro DZ 58 124.6 0.5 0.5Flyte 40 124.6 0.46 0.46Rodeo 56.3 124.6 0.52 0.52SUZUKI Swish 51 125 0.52 0.52Access 125 50.22 124 0.51 0.51Slingshot 68.5 124 0.52 0.52TVS Wego 64.6 109.7 0.53 0.53Star City 110 83.9 109.7 0.47 0.51Phoenix 67 125 0.56 0.58Jive 82 109.7 0.54 0.54VIBGYOR Hunter 60 124.1 0.49 0.49YAMAHA Crux 75.74 106 0.49 0.49SS NA 125 0.62 0.62YBR 110 70.03 106 0.51 0.51YBR 125 71.5 125 0.58 0.58Ray 52 113 0.51 0.52Two wheelers from 126-150ccCOMPANYMODELFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccMinimumPRICE In lakhs (Delhi)MaximumBAJAJ AUTO Discover 150 DT-Si 72.3 144.8 0.58 0.58Pulsar 135LS 68.1 134.6 0.65 0.65Pulsar 150 DT-Si 62.1 149 0.75 0.75HERO Boxer BM NA 150 0.49 0.49Ignitor NA 125 0.58 0.58Achiever 68 149.1 0.62 0.62CBZ Xtreme 65.1 149.2 0.75 0.79Hunk 65.1 149.2 0.75 0.77Impulse 55 149.2 0.79 0.79HMSI CB Unicorn 62.2 149.1 0.71 0.71www.carnstyle.comThe one stop destination for lifestyle statements90 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

Two wheeler BUYER’S GUIDETwo wheelers from 126-150ccCOMPANYMODELFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccMinimumPRICE In lakhs (Delhi)MaximumCB Unicorn Dazzler 62.2 149.1 0.73 0.75CBR 150R NA 149.4 1.32 1.32LML NV LS 4 stroke 60 150 0.64 0.64NV LS 2 stroke 40 150 0.59 0.59Select- 4S K.S 60 150 0.57 0.57Select -4S White 60 150 0.57 0.57Select 4S E.S 60 150 0.61 0.61NV 4S Deluxe 60 150 0.53 0.53NV 4S DLX E.S 60 150 0.58 0.58NV SPL 2 E.S 40 150 0.53 0.53NV SPL 2S 40 150 0.48 0.48PIAGGIO Vespa LX125 62 125 0.77 0.77SUZUKI GS 150R 55.7 149.5 0.7 0.7VIBGYOR Shark 50 142.7 0.59 0.59YAMAHA YZF-R15 46.83 149.8 1.23 1.27Two wheelers from 151-250ccCOMPANYMODELFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccMinimumPRICE In lakhs (Delhi)MaximumBAJAJ AUTO Pulsar 180 DT-Si 58.1 178.6 0.79 0.79Pulsar 200NS 58 200 0.96 0.96Pulsar 220 54.2 220 0.85 0.9Avenger 220 49.8 219.98 0.85 0.85KTM KTM Duke 200 NA 199.5 1.34 1.34HERO Karizma 48.5 223 0.9 0.9Karizma ZMR 51 223 1.11 1.11HMSI CBR 250R 30 249.6 1.6 1.9HYOSUNG GT 250R 28 249 3.15 3.15KAWASAKI Ninja 250R 22.8 249 3.08 3.08TVS Apache RTR 160 NA 159.7 0.78 0.81Apache RTR 180 NA 177.4 0.83 0.95YAMAHA SZ 62.4 153 0.63 0.67www.carnstyle.comThe one stop destination for lifestyle statementswww.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 91

Two wheeler BUYER’S GUIDETwo wheelers from 151-250ccCOMPANYMODELFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccMinimumPRICE In lakhs (Delhi)MaximumFZ 14.88 153 0.78 0.82Fazer 50.81 153 0.86 0.88Two wheelers from 250 cc and aboveCOMPANYMODELFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccMinimumPRICE In lakhs (Delhi)MaximumDUCATI Monster 796 12 803 9.42 9.42Monster 1100 25 1078 12.9 16Hypermortard796 15-18 803 10.93 10.93Hypermortard 1100 NA 1078 14.89 14.89GT 1000 21.7 1092 13 13Multistrada NA 1198 20.1 22Streetfighter 20 1099 21.83 21.83848 12 849.4 15.18 15.181199 45 1198.4 24.66 24.66Diavel 10 1198 20.47 25.1HARLEY DAVIDSON Fat Bob NA 1585 12.8 13883 Super Low NA 883 7 7Iron 883 NA 883 9 9XL 883L Sportster NA 883 7.65 9XL 1200L Nightster NA 1202 10.1 11.1XR 1200X NA 1202 12.1 13Street Bob NA 1585 10.1 10.3Super Glide Custom NA 1585 11.65 11.9Fat Boy NA 1690 19.45 20Heritage Softail Classic NA 1690 20.45 21Night Rod Special NA 1247 19.8 20Road King NA 1690 22.75 22.75Street Glide NA 1690 24.5 24.5Ultra Classic Electra Guide NA 1802 35-37 35-37HMSI CB1000 R NA 998 10.1 10.9CB1000RR NA 999 14.86 15VFR1200F NA 1237 19.26 20www.carnstyle.comThe one stop destination for lifestyle statements92 / Car N Style / January 2013 www.carnstyle.com

COVER OCT 2012.indd 110/2/2012 8:46:11 PMTwo wheeler BUYER’S GUIDETwo wheelers from 250 cc and aboveCOMPANYMODELFUEL EFFICIENCYkmplENGINEccMinimumPRICE In lakhs (Delhi)MaximumVT 1300 CX NA 1312 13 15HYOSUNG GT 650R 20/21 650 5 5.2ST7 24 678 6.5 6.5KAWASAKI Ninja 650R NA 649 5 6ROYAL ENFIELD Bullet 350 53.4 346 1.04 1.04Electra Twinspark 53.4 346 1.17 1.17Thunderbird NA 346 1.35 1.4NA 500 1.75 1.75Classic 350 53.4 346 1.24 1.24Classic 500 53.4 346 1.58 1.58Desert Storm 39.35 499 1.6 1.6Classic- Chrome 39.35 499 1.69 1.69SUZUKI GSX-R1000 15 999 13.75 13.75Bandit 1250S 75.47 1670 9.5 10Hayabusa NA 1340 14 14.2Intruder NA 1783 14 14.3Intruder (800) NA 800 9.9 9.9YAMAHA YZF-R1 14 998 15 15MT-01 NA 1670 12 12.5VMAX 11.48 1679 22.03 22.1CAR N STYLE Vol 3 / Issue 1 oCTobER 2012 www.CARNSTYLE.Com RNI No DEL ENG/2010/34755www.carnstyle.comDefining lifestyle in all essenceQuanto, Quanto, QuantoThe weekend life beginsOff beatThrough India’s HinterlandsplurgeThe Park On Holiday Beach – AContemporary Goan SusegadgadgetsApple iPhone 5The sinful upgradeVol-3 / Issue-1 / October 2012 / `50/-test driveNew Toyota CamryStill going stronggadgetsNokia Asha301 and 305On the move?Car N Stylefollows!Download the free ‘Magzter’ app&get your digital copy now!!www.carnstyle.comJanuary 2013 / Car N Style / 93

Picture of the monthWith motorsport activities in full swing at the Buddh International Circuit, can glamour be far behind? The above picture was taken at the Sidvin Festival ofSpeed 2012. Photography: Mohd. Nasir

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