KTM RC390 specs and images revealed

KTM hasn't seized to amaze us bike maniacs with the launch of Duke 390 quoted as The Orange Hooligan for the sheer power to weight ratio which is almost reminiscent of 2012 Aston Martin Vantage and the price at which it was launched brought tears of joy.

So after all these drama one may assume that it may take a while to a bring a beast of a bike to market but with KTM RC390 being put into entourage of bikes of having huge fan following. KTM RC390 will be lauched at International Motorcycle Exhibition (EICMA) which will take place in Milan, Italy from November 5th.

Based on its older sibling KTM RC8 the RC390, afully faired version Duke 390 does has some unique features to distinguish like the BMW inspired front fascia, edgier design of the fuel tank, new under belly exhaust design and overall a radical look that you expect from KTM.

Side View of KTM RC390

The Half fairing with exposure the orange powder coated trellis frame does give you the trademark aggressive styling and the whole design is more or less on par with the Duke 390. The RC390 also gets clip-on handlebars and KTM have moved back the footrests and the pedals by a notch.

KTM RC390 Front Fascia

With all the full fairing the bike weighs 8kgs more the Duke 390 and has got a shorter wheelbase compared to the regular 390 which results in greater maneuverability helped by the steering head angle of 66.5 degrees.

Top View of KTM RC390

Powering the RC390 is the same 375cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine producing 45 PS and 35 Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed gearbox as mentioned in my earlier blog. The RC390 is expected to be a bit more expensive than the Duke 390.

KTM RC390 Rear End

So KTM enthusiasts gear up for more mind boggling bikes because this is determined to make an impact and rule the market of mid displacement engine bikes which is for now conquered by the Japanese giants. 

Rajputana Customs bringing in Americana flavor into normal Indian motorcycles

Now this blog aren't for the ones who think that motorcycles like the 'Splendors' and 'Passions' are better motorcycles than the invincible 'Enfields'. This blog isnt for the ones who take a first look at a bike and ask "Mileage kitna deti hai ?".

This blog is for the ones that love the sweet thumping snorkeling sound coming out of the exhaust of the bike, the petrolheads who love smell of leather of the seat and the jackets, the ones who wants to ride to let their inner rebel out and dont give a damn of what the world thinks of them once the rushing winds hits your face as you ride.

These type of feelings comes from the motorcycle like the Choppers, Bobbers, Cafe Racers. Sadly us Indians are always introduced to motorcycles that has got no personality and all it has to offer is 'Mileage'!

But the scenario is changing now and finally we are understanding the true motorcycle culture with establishments of custom motorcycle shops that can transform a simple motorcycle to something that will enhance your personality and raise you from the other minnows.

While there are many wannabes in this custom motorcycle industry, 'Rajputana Customs' is name that is worth mentioning. Their customs means only to respect the motorcycle, respect its culture and not fool around with gimmicky plastic parts that is just a blob to the eye.

Founded by Vijay Singh who belongs to Jaipur, he started his enterprise by showcasing his first bike 'Original Gansgter' at the Delhi Expo 2010 which raved up some awesome reviews and from there it was no looking back for his brand.

Now the his brand has a platoon of custom motorcycles to showcase like the Uno, Laado, Nandi, Lightfoot, Chingari, 8ball, Bittoo, MP=40, my personal favourite Gulail and many others. You name the style of the bike and they will make it for you.

Original Gangster

They specialize not only modifying existing Enfield bikes but making bikes from scratch to suit your style.

There are other high profile custom motorcycle builders out there but to me Rajputana Customs has managed to keep the essence of Americana into the bikes more than anybody else. Their philosophy of design speaks for itself with simple yet elegant craftmanship which is hard thing to achieve. Their custom design will leave you awe struct and drooling for a ride the minute you see them.

Light Foot commissioned by John Abraham

For me these bikes bring the true inner unique you from these stereotypical dull tasted society when you ride on these beautiful pieces of craftmanship and you will be the envy for the ones who when often sees a car or bike ends up asking "Kitna Deti Hai?"

Gulail

Take a bow Vijay Singh because your brand fabricates some of the finest custom motorcycles in India.

Do send in opnions, any suggestions, advice will be appreciated.

Specs out for the new 2014 Hero Karizma R and ZMR

The taste of higher displacement engine bikes at an affordable price was first introduced for the 'Middle Class' Indians by Hero Motor Corp. with Karizma which then the bike to buy. But sadly the 'Charisma' from Karizma got fizzled out by the introduction of aggressive mouth watering lineup of bikes from its long time rival Bajaj christened Pulsar.

Pulsar not only ate the market of Hero but also is now the undisputed champion in this section. So Hero's solution to this problem, partner yourself with a bike company having the racing pedigree 'Erik Buell Racing' and bring a new badass motorcycle to bring back the charisma into Indian market, RIGHT!

Well the initial impression does tell you the opposite with out of league styling and with power specs disclosed will leave you desiring for more from Hero's flagship bike. The styling of front fascia adapts the typical vertical twin headlamps from the Erik Buell Racing EBR 1190 RS but screams hard of wooing the Pulsar fans which dons pretty much similar styling. The rear suspension is the same twin spring ones which seems out of style as the mono shock suspension seems standard now a days for premium segment bikes. However the taillamps are new and unique and probably the saving grace for Hero when they put the 'NEW' tag to this bike.

New Karizma R Three Quarters

The Karizma R will be powered by the air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke, 223cc engine producing 19.2 PS and 19.35 Nm of torque. In comparison, the older model produced 17.2 PS and 18.35 Nm of torque. Thanks to the power boost, the 0-60km/h acceleration time has improved from 3.8 seconds to 3.6 seconds.

New Karizma ZMR Front Fascia Picture Credit: MotorBeam

The Karizma ZMR draws power from the same single-cylinder, air-cooled, 223cc engine. However, where the R gets a carburetor, the ZMR is fuel-injected and as a result boasts power and torque figures of 20 PS and 19.7 Nm respectively. Again, this is an improvement from the earlier 17.8 PS and 18.35 Nm of torque.

The New Karizma will be put on market at a projecte price of Rs. 1.10 lakhs which place itself into competitors like Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS and Yamaha R 15 which are frankly speaking are far more superior in styling and power.

It will be interesting to see if Hero’s attempt to break into this section pays off and if it is able to pull buyers away from the likes of Bajaj and Yamaha. My impression is Hero Motor Corp. are better off selling smaller displacement engine bikes as they have a lot of catching up to do in this segment.

Send in your opinions about my post, any advice, suggestions will be appreciated. 

Chevrolet Beat facelift test mule spotted in India

Come 2014 and General Motors (GM) are determined to up the ante in India with the launch of facelifted version of their best selling model in India 'Chevrolet Beat'. Next year’s Indian Auto Expo is a possible launch venue for the compact car that’s available in petrol, CNG and diesel engine options. A test mule of the Chevrolet Beat has been spotted in India.

New Front Fascia of Beat

GM has been suffering from the recent slump of sales in Indian market and are desperate to get back into the race and the most effective way of to make an impact is by revamping their best selling model 'Beat'.

GM made its best effort to hide the new features in the car camouflaging probably the whole car but the car gurus are predicting the car to resemble the newly launched South African version. While the US version of the 2014 Beat gains automatic headlamps and a CVT automatic gearbox, the South African version shows a larger number of cosmetic changes.

New Rear End of Beat

Since the Beat is due for a major facelift in India, the South African model is a better bet for the Indian market. Many of the following changes, already available on the South African model, are likely to make it to the Indian version of the 2014 Chevrolet Beat facelift,

• Redesigned front and rear bumpers
• New headlamps
• Revised front grille
• ORVMs with integrated turn indicators
• Redesigned alloy wheels
• Refreshed tail lamps and side skirts
• Revised exhaust tip
• Chromed hatch handle
• Rear roof spoiler
• Optional decals for bonnet, roof, roof spoiler and hatch lid
• New seat fabric
• Refreshed center console

Under the hood, status quo could be maintained. The 1.2 liter-80 PS petrol engine and the 936cc-triple cylinder turbo diesel engines are likely to be carried over. The petrol engine also gets an LPG dual fuel option. All three engines are tried and tested units in the Indian market.

Side view of Beat

The automatic transmission is finally trending in the young Indian market and the big dogs in the industry are bringing the option into their major selling models and the CVT option wont hurt much for GM India along with the standard 5-speed option. After the launch of the Sail U-VA hatchback, sales of the Beat have taken a beating. The facelifted model could turn things around for this funky looking car whose design evokes an equal share of grins and groans.

Meet Audi’s 700bhp Quattro concept- The Hybrid Monster

Audi's new angry concept "Quattro"

It's no coincidence that this combative, pugnacious looking tyke has been badged the Audi Sport Quattro Concept. It's a deliberate homage to the classic Sport Quattro from 1983 - the short-wheelbase one, that is - and thus carries with it the weight of a million enthusiastic car fanatics.

Under the bonnet is the same 552bhp twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 as in the new RS6 Avant, but sandwiched between the engine and eight-speed Tiptronic box is a 147bhp electric motor. That takes the total output to 690bhp and 800Nm of torque – enough for a 0-62mph time of 3.7 seconds and a 190mph top speed. 

That's... not quite as fast as we'd hoped, considering the gigantic power output and four-wheel-drive. As some of you will no doubt point out, a Nissan GT-R will hit 62mph in three seconds dead. Still, all this and a claimed 59g/km of CO2 and 113mpg for the show car.

With a fully charged battery pack, drivers will be able to go 30 miles on electric power, meaning 113mpg economy and 59g/km CO2 emissions.

The new Quattro three-quarters

The design screams hard of the flamboyant 80s. The exterior is littered with nods to the eighties Sport quattro, like the flat C-pillar, rectangular headlamps and tail-lights, and the slatted bonnet vent. 

The racing influences are smattered all over this angry concept; those broad shoulders, single frame grille, bonnet creases, front splitter and rear diffuser, massive 21-inch wheels and flared arches. Inside, there are sports bucket seats, a digital instrument cluster, head-up display, and multi-function sports steering wheel that "provides a glimpse into future sporty production models".

Interior of the new Quattro

The Sport quattro sits on a modified RS5 platform, but is shorter, wider and higher.

A limited production run is expected at the Neckarsulm plant in Germany, where the R8 and RS models are made, and could cost around £125,000.

Spied – 2014 Tata Vista facelift caught uncamouflaged?

Kudos to Team-BHP.com for bringing up the spied shots of the 2014 Tata Vista facelift. We may very well be seeing the first glimpse of the updated car.

Though the front fascia is different, you will not mistake the 2014 Vista for anything else thanks to its familiar   headlight design. We notice that the lights have been shortened and the layout of the grille reminds us of the Tata Manza hybrid that was shown at the 2012 Auto Expo.

New Indica spied

The front bumper sports triangular airdams on either ends and this looks tastefully done. We don’t notice any other changes and the design of the wing mirrors and the surfacing of the doors seem to be the same as well.

   
Here's the current image for comparison.

   The 2014 Vista is expected to continue with the same 1.3-liter Fiat sourced MultiJet engine available in two states of tune – 75PS and 90PS. The petrol engine, which is also sourced from Fiat, is the 1.2-liter FIRE outputting 65PS. The BS3 TDI could be upgraded to the BS4 CR4 thus enabling the company a wide range of variants across India.

Source : Team BHP

Ashok Leyland introduces homegrown Neptune family of engines

Commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland has launched a new family of heavy duty engines called Neptune.

 Engines have power outputs ranging from 160-380 bhp.

Designed and developed completely in-house from a clean sheet, the engine family starts its journey with the company’s new multi-axle truck, the Sankagiri Express 3120. The Sankagiri Express is so named to pay tribute to the long standing bond the company shares with the lorry operators of Sankagiri, Tamil Nadu.

According to the company, the Neptune family of engines are globally benchmarked for greater fuel efficiency, durability, lower maintenance, greater reliability and superior NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) characteristics.

The new engines will be available in BS3 and BS4 configurations and are ready to adopt BS5 and BS6 standards as well. The Neptune engines have power outputs ranging from 160bhp to 380bhp and will be deployed in a range of trucks and buses in a phased manner.

The Neptune engine family made its debut in the new Sankagiri Express 3120 truck.

Mr. Vinod K Dasari, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland -

We are proud to offer a truly world-class engine platform that has come through over 2 million kms of trials in the most demanding of operating conditions with flying colours. With NEPTUNE, we are confident of strengthening our position in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle space.

Official: Hyundai India to launch Grand i10 on September 3

Grand i10 Front Fascia

After much of suspense and drama the newest version of Hyundai's popular hatchback was finally revealed in the new avatar Grand i10.  After having referred to it by the codename, BA, we finally get to know the actual name and see how the car would look like. And this is it!

The new avatar have certain the Fluidic design principle of Hyundai and looks dapper and gives you a B-segment hatchback feel like its bigger sibling i20. 

Hyundai has left no stones unturned while revamping the i10, starting with completely new front fascia and rear end, newer bodylines and the Korean carmaker has also increased the overall dimensions of the car.

i10 Rear End

Hyundai will introduce this model in between the existing i10 and i20 thus challenging the big fishes in this segment like Maruti Suzuki Swift and Ford Figo.

Powering the Grand i10 will be a petrol and a diesel engine. The petrol will be the familiar 1.2-liter Kappa2 engine that we already see on the i10 and the i20. The talking point is the 1.1-liter three cylinder diesel engine. This is a three cylinder version of the 1.4-liter CRDi on the i20. Though Hyundai has not released the specifications of this engine, we expect a power output of about 70-75bhp.

So all you buyers looking to buy a good hatchback just hold on to your guns because this car could turn the market upside down given the car is launched in a delicious price, this car certainly broaden the reach of Hyundai among Indian customers which is the second most fav brand among Indians after you know who!!

How Motorcycle ABS Works

ABS, or the Anti-Lock Braking System, is a word we get to hear on an almost daily basis, but there are rather many fellows out there who don't know exactly what this system does and why they should mind it. The purpose of this short guide is to put some light on how the ABS works in motorcycles.

Apparently, being invented by Gabriel Voisin in the late 20s to solve some braking problems for airplanes, the anti-lock brakes have been used in the automotive industry first. Almost 50 years have passed from the invention of the most primitive designs to the first fully-operational modern-era ABS brakes. 

What does ABS do?

The necessity for a safety system such as the ABS became obvious under hard braking conditions and when having to slow down on slippery surfaces, say wet asphalt. One of the biggest problems of braking hard when riding a motorcycle is the wheel or wheels lock-up.

The role of the ABS is to detect the wheel slip fractions of a second before it would normally occur because of the braking force and adjust or modulate the said force, allowing the wheel to keep turning back within the limits of grip.

ABS pulsar ring in the front wheel helps in detecting wheel speed

So what the ABS does is actually limiting the braking force the rider exerts by either squeezing the lever or pressing the foot pedal and keep the wheel spinning. Once the imminence of the locking (and therefore skidding) is avoided, the system re-applies the maximum braking force until the next skid is anticipated. By limiting the max force of the braking maneuver, the ABS systems practically allow riders to use the greatest stopping force possible without locking the wheels.

How does the ABS know wheels would lock?

While the first ABS brakes relied on purely mechanical components and were terribly imprecise and often showed a very big lag, modern-day electronic technology has made things simpler.

Basically, ABS includes 4 major components: the sensor array, the control unit, the pump and the valves which physically regulate the braking force.

Sensors. While the early ABS technology proved to be unreliable due to a plethora of reading and interpretation errors, the modern systems are equipped with extremely precise sensors, redundant architecture and more safety/ failsafe systems.

ABS Schematics of BMW S1000RR

Here's a video of the working of ABS

How Peugeot-Citroen's Hybrid Air System Works: The Car That Runs on Air

Peugeot-Citroen's Hybrid Air System

Hybrid cars seems to be the mantra of the automobile industry to garner fuel efficiency. While other car companies are relying on the conventional battery to save fossil fuel, Peugout-Citroen has rather opted an unconventional fuel 'Air'.

You see, Citroen has always been the sort of car company that has a strong fascination with fluids and gasses, long before Toyota made its first Prius. And so, when they decided to invent the new hybrid engine, they replaced the hardy donkey, the electric motor, with a puffer fish, an air compressor. We'd call it the "Puffahorse" (like a Pokemon), but Citroen call it simply "Hybrid Air".

Air Hybrid System explained

But first, let’s talk physics. In simplified terms, combustion engines transform fuel into power, which is then used to propel the cars up to speed. But all the energy used to get you up to speed is then wasted when you have to brake again, as calipers bite into your disk rotors and slow you down using friction force. The fact that your brakes are really hot to the touch is the most obvious indication that, from a kinetic point of view, you are wasting energy.

Conventional hybrids get around this problem using electric motors and generators. Instead of slamming on the brakes, they convert the braking energy into electricity which is then stored into a battery. The distance a car travels while braking looks very small because modern disk brakes are very strong, so it might seem like an insignificant problem, but in theory hybrids recapture the energy used to get you up to speed in the first place.

Hybrid Air Setup in the car

Hybrid Operating System explained

The Hybrid Air system uses much the same principle to run. It still uses a conventional but very efficient 3-cylinder combustion engine for highway cruising, but also has a motor that runs on air around town. This is stored in a pressurized tank situated in a tunnel under the middle of the car is compressed using a regenerative braking pump.

Just like a hybrid can run on petrol or electricity, or a combination of the two, so too will Citroen’s system run on gasoline or air, or both. Air power would be used only during city driving, automatically activated below 43mph (70 km/h) and available for ‘“60 to 80 percent of the time in city driving,” according to the French. The air tank has enough pressure for a daily commute of up to 50 minutes under ideal conditions, a lot better than the 15 or so km range some hybrids of today offer.

Currently the concept is under research and the feasibility study is still going on and the system may only be introduced by 2016 as of now Hybrid Air is only the stuff of prototypes and dreams. But the automotive world will definitely welcome a cheaper, simpler to service hybrid with few compromises.

Here's a video below for better explanation of the concept.

Honda's tribute to Ayrton Senna with a brilliant video!

Ayrton Senna racing in Mclaren Honda

I'll be frank that I wasn't quite born to witness the era, the dominance of Ayrton Senna. I first came to know about the legend when race drivers likes of Schumakers and Hamiltons used to tell how they were inspired by his driving.

So gradually I googled him up followed by viewing his race videos on youtube and then I was stunned by the shear skill of this man. Lapping around the chicanes of Monte Carlo, missing the corner wall by an inch or so gave me goosebumps! and made me realize why he will always be known as the best racing driver in this earth.

Honda's glory days were associated with Ayrton and Mclaren in Formula One Racing in the late 80s and early 90s. Eight world championships, 44 grand prix wins, 53 pole positions, record fastest lap set 30 times – all in the space of just four years tells about the chemistry between Honda and Ayrton.

Honda decided to remember with the legend, giving a tribute to him by reconstructing a flying lap in Suzuka circuit with an impeccable display of lights and sound of the growling V10. 

Using telemetry data and audio samples from the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix Honda has recreated the nostalgia of viewing the legend drive, see for it yourself in the video above and relive those golden moments.

Royal Enfield Continental GT reported to be launched at UK by September.

Royal Enfield Continental GT

We had earlier posted a spread on the spied shots of Royal Enfield Continental GT being tested near its manufacturing facility is reported to its debut in UK before making its way in India by September.

Bertrand D’souza, Editor, Overdrive.in has tweeted stating the cafe racer will be launched in the UK this September and its Indian debut is still uncertain as the cafe racer style of motorcycles is still relatively new and unknown to Indian crowds. With recently erected plant in Oragadam near Chennai, Royal Enfield aims to increase its brand power by reducing waiting period for its product and inroducing new models more frequently.

Unlike the its family bloodline developing thumping cruisers, this product is more of a sports bike with a classic feel to it with leaning riding position, clip on handlebars and adjustable foot pegs.

A 535cc single cylinder 4-stroke, twinspark, fuel injected engine is planted into the Continental GT and is speculated to reach the max speed of 150 km/h.

With Royal Enfield developing a strategy to promote the Continental GT in the European market, it might be a while for the product to make its way in India.

source: BetrandOD

Yamaha D'elight 114cc scooter enters into European market

Front and rear of Yamaha D'elight

Yamaha has just added a new scooter in a rather extravagent fleet of performance scooters in the European market. Yamaha global lineup consists of scooter ranges from puny 50cc to monstrous 350cc performance scooter. Their latest addition is a light, peppy, retro styled  114cc Yamaha D'elight .

D'elight profile

The scooter is plunked with a nippy 114cc air cooled 4-stroke YMJET-FI (Yamaha Mixture Jet-Fuel Injection) engine that delivers 7.7 Nm of torque which is more than enough to pull the 98kg scooter.

D'elight three-quarters

The retro styling of the scooter complete with handlebar mounted eye shaped headlamps is a clear indication that this product is pitted against the likes of Vespa LX 125. The scooter also has modern elements to it 180mm disc brakes, integrated tail light and rear indicators, flush fitting streamlined front turn indicators, 3-spoke 12 inch cast alloy wheels and a generous splash of chrome. Thus the scooter is playful blend of old classic and 21st century contemporary design.

Fuel filler of Yamaha D'elight

Yamaha D'elight comes with an under space storage enough to keep a helmet and a fuel filler, open glove compartment on the front of the scooter for daily practical use.

The scooter being light, is nimble also with 1.8m turning radius and low seat height being a added bonus for commuting in narrow roads and heavy traffic.

Yamaha D'elight is priced at 1,799 Pounds (around Rs. 1.64 lakhs) in the UK which makes it quite affordable in European market.

The Yamaha D'elight may take some time in making its entry in India but given the determination of Yamaha India to conquer the Indian scooter market we might see a stripped down version of D'elight which certainly could be a game changer for Yamaha in Indian market given the pricing is right.

Rendering: Yamaha YZF-R25 new entrant in the class of quarter litre sportsbike

YZF-R25 front fascia 

Speculations were doing rounds that Yamaha will step into the quarter litre segment for quite some time now, just when the rumors were getting cold we get a pleasing reminder in form of speculative rendering.

A Japanese magazine called 'Young' has come up with a rendering in form of the bike's front fascia. Its still early days to come up with a conclusion as the bike is still under development except that its a quarter litre bike.

The product is dubbed by Yamaha enthusiastic and media as Yamaha YZF-R25 or Baby R1,  will be fully faired and resemble the styling of its older sibling. Currently under development the bike will make its debut in the later half of 2014 and will be first available in Indonesia.

As the rendering submits, the styling borrowed by R1 features the trademark split slanting headlamp design with projector lamps making it look cruel, aggressive, hungry for speed. The LED turn signals are simple and neat, not too fancy. The bike footed with a broader front tire around 100 or 110/17.

Currently Yamaha is too busy shaping the scooter market but Yamaha is a brand known in India for performance bikes and with 250cc bike segment booming in India, we bet Yamaha India will introduce this product sooner than other international markets. Looks like Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Honda CBR 250 have some tough competition ahead not the KTM 390 is already eating their long ruled market.  

Source: TMC blog

Renaultsport Megane Red Bull Racing RB8 launched

RB 8 Front end

Renault are still the festive mood after their engine mounted Red Bull cars won Formula One Constructor's Title for three times in a row. Well now they want their customers to be part of the success so Renault and Red Bull have launched a limited edition Renaultsport Megane RB8.


This edition has loads of cosmetic changes rather than mechanical one. The car is enveloped in twilight blue color, inspired by shades that Red Bull F1 cars don. The rear spoilers, the door handles, wing mirrors and F1-inspired splitter in the front bumper are all finished in Platinum Grey to give it a exquisite limited edition feel. The car is christened with Red Bull logos on both sides of the body.

RB 8 Interior

The interior gives it a race car feel complete with bucket seat, drilled aluminium pedals, pitch black dashboard with sporty red lining an infotainment system screen. The carpet mats, kickplates and headrests are branded with Red Bull Racing logos.

RB 8 Rear end

 The RB8 boasts the same 261bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, Brembo brakes and limited slip differential as the standard car.

Only 30 of them will be sold in UK, the Renaultsport Megane Red Bull Racing RB8 is priced at £28,245.
So all you Sebastien Vettel fanatic grab a piece while you can!

Honda sheds light on India bound 2014 Honda Jazz (2014 Honda Fit)

2014 Honda Jazz three-quarters

After being introduced with fanfare in the Indian market Jazz didn't seem to deliver as much as Honda would have wanted. Well come 2014 Honda has decided to redeem themselves with bringing in majorly revamped 2014 Jazz (2014 Fit).

Initial glances indicate completely new fascia, deeper body lines overall much refreshed aggressive look than the old conservative one. The interior also new features digital information display, touch screen navigation display, funky gear shifting knob.

Jazz's interior

 We follow up another story on its technical specifications as Honda hasn't revealed it yet. The 2014 Jazz will be pitted against the German giant Volkswagen Polo so it seems like finally Honda managing its weak point, 'Pricing'. Honda also claims the car to have best handling in its class. Also the 2014 Honda Jazz will sold all over the world  with 3 engine options: a 1.3-liter petrol, a 1.5-liter petrol, a 1.5-liter hybrid and a diesel engine as well. Manual and automatic transmission options are available. But in India Honda they are likely to play it safe by launching it conventional petrol and diesel version.

2014 Honda Jazz Hybrid shifter

The 2014 Jazz will longer with a 60mm increase into the leg space and a bigger boot space of 400 liter. Honda can really make a sale out of this model if its pricing is right as the competition stiffens into this segment.

2014 Honda Jazz rear end

Honda 2014 Jazz will make its debut in market at Japan in September this year and will be introduced in India around the earlier next year. Looks like the new Jazz may undercut the heavy weights like Maruti Suzuki Swift and VW Polo.

Image source: motortrend