SUVs – New, Hot and Happening

Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are designed for both on-road and off-road drives. They are usually available with a third row seating option that can accommodate two additional passengers. They come with a huge trunk that can carry a lot of luggage and other travel accessories. This makes it very convenient for outdoor trips and family outings. They are suitable to explore remote places and forest area. SUVs are large in size, come with high ground clearance and upright body. Automobile industry has grown dramatically in the past decade and is poised to take India to a position of the being the next car hub of the world. Hummer, Ford, BMW, Nissan all have their SUVs lined up for Indian roads. And these are again just a few brand names in the market.


The craze for SUVs is increasing in India. Stand on any rooftop in an Indian Metro and you will surely spot a good number of SUVs zipping through the roads. The growth of the SUV segment being a lifestyle product is becoming a choice for the burgeoning upper middle class. SUV buyers in India are potentially between the age group of 35–55 years. SUV customers are generally well-travelled and aware of car brands from around the world. The cars are priced between 13 and 23 Lakh.


The Indian SUVs are divided in to three categories: Mid-size, premium and luxury.


Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUVs are the most popular compare to other type. Spacious cargo area and exceptional towing capacity sets it apart. Tata Safari and Mahindra Scorpio fall in to this category.
The premium SUV segment
Cost ranges from 12 Lakh to 20 Lakh. More popular compare to other type as it is convenient and come with good engine. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Ford Endeavour,
Hyundai Tucson, Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Pajero, Nissan X-TRAIL and Chevrolet Captiva are premium SUVs.


Luxury SUV
Luxury SUVs are expensive but provide equal comforts as Sedans. Audi Q7, BMW X3 & X5, Volvo XC90, Volkswagen Touareg, Mitsubishi Montero, Toyota Land cruiser Prado, Mercedes-Benz M-class and Porsche Cayenne are luxury SUVs.


Very few SUV models were available in India 3 years back which is half in number compared to present scenario. Below is the list of models which were available in 2005: Maruti Grand Vitara, Chevrolet Forester, Hyundai Terracan, Nissan X-Trail, Honda CR-V, Tata Safari, Mahindra Scorpio.


Thus, the increasing number of SUVs in the Indian market depict that SUVs are New, Hot, and Happening.

New Porsche Cars in New Delhi

Porsche 911 Convertible- Rs.81,90,000 (Ex-Showroom Price New Delhi )
The high-tech and luxurious 911 sports convertible is designed for thrilling and exhilarating open-air drives. Available in 5 variants: Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S and Turbo. Powerful 3.6-litre and 3.8-litre boxer engines are available across the variants. A 6-speed manual transmission comes standard and a 5-speed Automatic is optional. The luxurious interior bears leather-trimmed height-adjustable seats with power recliners and a leather-trimmed steering wheel.


Porsche 911 Coupe- Rs.72,00,000 (Ex-Showroom Price New Delhi )
Successful sports coupes from the house of Porsche. Equipped with amazing high-tech features that are trademark Porsche. Available in 10 variants. Powerful 3.6-litre and 3.8-litre boxer engines are available across the variants. A 6-speed manual transmission comes standard and a 5-speed Automatic is optional. Luxurious cabin with leather-trimmed height-adjustable seats with power recliners and leather-trimmed steering wheel.


Porsche Boxster- Rs.43,56,000 (Ex-Showroom Price New Delhi )
The Boxster is a two-seater sports roadster from Porsche with awesome power and stupendous styling. Available in 2 variants: Base and S. The base variant comes with a powerful 2.7L 6-cylinder boxer engine (H6) and the S variant gets a 3.4L H6. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard and a 6-speed Tiptronic S automatic comes as optional. The Boxster interior has a special feel with the powerful BOSE Surround Sound Audio System, luxurious leather upholstery, and easy-to-use controls.


Porsche Cayenne- Rs.56,00,000 (Ex-Showroom Price New Delhi )
A 5-passenger luxury SUV of the Porsche brand. This stylish off-road performer has stunning design and elegant interiors with plenty of high-end luxury features. Available in 5 petrol variants: Base, S, GTS, Turbo, and Turbo S and a diesel variant. The base variant comes with a powerful 3.6L V6 engine. The S variant gets a 4.8L V8. The Porsche Cayenne V8 also gets twin turbochargers. Luxurious cabin with high-end comfort and convenience features, high ergonomics, and comfortable seating.


Porsche Cayman- Rs.47,11,000 (Ex-Showroom Price New Delhi )
Porsche Cayman coupes are designed for amazing comfort, amiable convenience and supreme performance. Available in 2 variants: Base and S. The base variant comes with a powerful 245 bhp 2.7L 6-cylinder boxer engine (H6) and the S variant gets a 295 bhp 3.4L H6. Available in 5-speed Manual and 6-speed Tiptronic S Automatic transmission options. Interiors are well-designed and crafted with the finest of materials to ensure exceptional comfort and luxury.


Porsche Panamera- Rs.1,41,74,000 (Ex-Showroom Price New Delhi )
The new four door four seater sports sedan equipped with the most modern features delivers a high driving pleasure. Available in three variants: S, 4S, and Turbo. 4.8-litre V8 engine that delivers 400bhp at 6500rpm. Well designed interiors has leather, wood and aluminium with good air condition, comfortable seating and a well equipped centre console. High-End Surround Sound System from Burmester, electrically adjustable sports seat, four individual climate zone, and Sports chrono package.

BMW launches the new 5-Series

BMW has launched its new 5-Series starting with the 535i, 530d, 523i and 525d.The 5-Series range begins at Rs 38.9 lakhs (ex-showroom). The 535i will a complete CBU, while the rest of the cars will be manufactured in BMW’s Chennai plant. The sixth-generation 5-Series (F10) has been built on the modified 7-Series chassis. The new 5-Series is bigger and heavier than the outgoing 5-Series model.


The new 5-Series sports a 7-Series look alike front grille, however the profile is more like the 3-Series. The new monocoque chassis sports double wishbone with cast-aluminium control arms at its front and Integral-V at its rear. This sedan will even feature a 8-speed transmission for the first time.

The 535i churns out 305bhp which is more the Mercerdes-Benz E-Class which produces about 272bhp of power. Since, the new 5-Series has a larger chassis, there is more space for the rear passengers. Even the interiors design theme is similar to the 7. The Munich automaker based in Chennai seems to be confident of the 5-Series and the company will produce 4000units a year. The CKD models have 10% local content. Will the 5-Series overthrow the E-Class? Only time will answer that.