Audi inaugurates new showroom in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced the opening of its upgraded state-of-the-art showroom and service facility in Bengaluru. The dealership was inaugurated by Michael Perschke, Head - Audi India, Shamit Bhartia, Director- Audi Bengaluru (Jubilant Motors Private Limited), K. Subramanian, Chief Executive Officer - Audi Bengaluru (Jubilant Motors Private Limited).

 “I am delighted to announce the opening of our upgraded facility in Bengaluru based on the global Audi Terminal concept. This concept is unique to Audi, truly reflects our key brand values of sportiness and progressiveness and is in line with Audi’s philosophy of “Vorsprung durch Technik” which is not just about advanced technology and innovative products, but also about exceptional customer experience. Audi Bengaluru mirrors this ideology and will ensure that our customers in the region will continue to experience unmatched levels of luxury,” said Michael Perschke, Head - Audi India.

Speaking on the occasion, K. Subramanian, Chief Executive Officer - Audi Bengaluru said,”Audi's global leadership position and their unparalleled commitment to luxury is what has driven Jubilant Motors to deliver this upgraded facility. It is a reiteration of our commitment to serve the growing needs of our customers and will strengthen Audi’s foothold in the south Indian market”.

 Spread over total area of 25,000 sq. ft., the facility is based on the unique Audi Terminal concept with the honeycomb aluminium facade on the exterior. With a display area that can accommodate 9 Audi cars, the showroom will display the entire model range of Audi cars available in India. In addition, the showroom will also house an Audi Shop and the Audi Exclusive Elements, where customers can order customised products and purchase a variety of Audi branded merchandise. The facility also has a state-of-the-art quick service workshop with 6 bays, spread over an area of 7,500 sq. ft.

 Additionally, Audi Bengaluru has a separate state-of-the-art paint and body shop spread over an area of 31,000 sq. ft. in Electronic City. This facility has a total of 13 bays for service and body shop work and is designed as per global Audi standards.

 The Audi model range in India includes Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi Q5, Audi Q7, Audi TT and the super sports car Audi R8. The entire Audi model range is available across the country: in Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Delhi, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jaipur, Chennai and Ludhiana. Further developments include Mumbai South, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Surat and Indore.

Audi India, a subsidiary of Germany based Volkswagen group has inaugurated a new state-of-art service outlet in the city of Bengaluru on Friday

2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

The Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG is the most potent version of the German automaker's C-Class sedan. The car delivers a whopping 457 horsepower, putting it comfortably ahead of BMW's all-new M3. With that amount of performance on tap, and a price to match the M3, Mercedes looks to steal at least a few sales away from its cross-country rival.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

In typical AMG fashion, the C63 features large performance-oriented tires and wheels, an aggressive bodykit, a much sportier interior, and suspension and chassis improvements.

Unlike the M3’s small displacement V8, the C63 uses a big 6.2L V8. The C63’s powerplant is good for 443 lb-ft of torque and 457 horsepower. The torque curve of the engine is just as impressive as its output: from 2000 to 6250 rpm the driver always has more than 360 pound-feet on tap �' ideal for powerful acceleration in any engine speed range.

The sprint to 62 mph takes a scant 4.5 seconds according to Mercedes -- and that's likely a conservative estimate: real world acceleration is typically even quicker than claimed times.

Maximum torque of 443 pound-feet comes at 5000 rpm. The torque curve is equally impressive: from 2000 to 6250 rpm the driver always has more than 360 pound-feet on tap -- ideal for powerful acceleration in any engine speed range.

A new seven-speed AMG automatic transmission with paddle shifting provides a wide range of driving modes. The different modes are "S" (Sport), " C" (Comfort) and "M" (Manual). Gearshifts in "S" mode are around 30 percent faster than in "C", and no less than around 50 percent faster in "M" mode.

The C 63 AMG owes its outstanding handling dynamics to the AMG sports suspension and an all-new three-link front axle design. The stiff configuration of the springs and gas-pressure shock absorbers ensures optimal road contact and low body movements when negotiating serpentine bends at speed.

The new front axle has a 35-millimetre wider track �' visible by the more widely flared wheel arches �' and therefore ensures lower dynamic wheel loads when cornering.

The front brakes have size 360 x 36-millimeter discs with six-piston fixed callipers, while deceleration at the rear is handled by 330 x 26-millimeter discs with four-piston fixed callipers.

The Electronic Stability Program offers a variety of settings. In "ESP ON" mode, the onset of handling instability leads to braking intervention at one or more of the wheels, accompanied by a reduction in engine torque. Briefly pressing the ESP key activates "ESP SPORT". In this mode the braking intervention to counter oversteer or understeer, as well as the accompanying reduction in engine torque, allows a higher dynamic threshold. Prolonged pressure on the ESP key activates "ESP OFF," whereby there is no intervention.

Pricing

There is no doubt that Mercedes-Benz is squarely taking aiming at BMW's M3 with its all-new C63 AMG Sedan, and that rivalry will be reflected in the car's price. Mercedes has announced that its C63 AMG will come with a base sticker price of $53,800 -- the exact same price of entry for BMW's M3 sedan.

Skoda Yeti Coming In September 2010

Estimated price: Rs 10 lakhs (basic model)

The 4.2 metre long, five-door vehicle has an impressive front end with a ribbed grille and stylish headlamps.  It has a robust and solid look on 17-inch wheels, whilst its fresh styling and high seating position enable the Yeti to exude lightness rather than looking bulky.

Engine:
The entry engine is a front-wheel drive, petrol engine with four cylinders and 1.2 litre capacity, which delivers 105bhp (77kW). Lesser capacity engine generating a good 105bhp is a clear indication of a lighter engine with more power.

Features:
The luggage compartment volume is flexible; up to 1,760 litres is available by removing the rear seats. A luggage cover and net as well as rings are available to secure any load.

Competitors:
The car could compete be a cheaper alternative instead of the Hyundai Tucson, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Captiva , Suzuki Grand Vitara and the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Specs (Speculated)

Engine: 2.0l (Diesel)
Power: 140bhp
Transmission: six-speed manual
Live Axle: Front (Front Wheel Drive), 4*4 will also be available
Length: 4.2 metres
Boot Space: 1,760 litres

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