Renault Koleos Sends Shock Waves in the SUV Segment, Encounters Toyota Fortuner in India

The French auto giant Renault, recently introduced its premium sports utility vehicle much famed as Renault Koleos as part of the company’s aim to be able to sell one lakh vehicles by the end of 2013 in the Indian market. India is the second market after China where Renault plans to launch the latest face-lifted edition of Koleos

Also, it is also expected that while doing a comparison between Renault Koleos versus Toyota Fortuner, there is a possibility that the choosing the best might get tough for the buyers. As per the company sources, India is the key strategic market and is considered to be one of the first set of countries amongst the 40 countries where Renault plans to launch Koleos.Koleos is also internationally acclaimed to have been able to offer defined steering feedback and exceptional stability. As far as Indian market and its standards are concerned, the all new Renault Koleos is expected to be made available in diesel variants along with three color choices of Black Metallic, White Pearl and Ultra Silver

Performance-wise, Renault Koleos will be made available in a four-wheeled drive option and will come equipped with a 2.0L directly injected common rail plus turbo diesel engine that will generate a peak power of 150 bhp along with a peak torque of 320 Nm when paired with the six-speed automatic transmission.

Other than that, Koleos will be seen mounted on alloy wheels and exhibiting silver finish door handles along with fully chrome surround grille and front and rear skid plates. The premium SUV of Koleos will also feature rear spoiler, silver plated roof rails and rain sensing wiper apart from the rear glass and the LED integrated outside rear view mirrors

Renault Koleos will also be seen putting up a soft touch dashboard on display along with front arm rest, storage box and cup holder. The all-leather upholstery adds to the charm on the interiors along with the incorporation of smart access card entry and rear parking proximity sensors. Cruise control, rear sunblinds, speed limiter and an illuminated glove box are amongst the other features that the interiors comprise in the all new Renault Koleos.

On the contrary, world’s second largest auto maker Toyota has ensured that the latest edition of its Toyota Fortuner Five-Speed automatic transmission model does not get surpassed when the comparison is continued between Renault Koleos versus Toyota Fortuner.Toyota Motors recently introduced the five-speed automatic transmission model of its bestselling SUVs that is the popularly known as Fortuner. The 2013 version of Fortuner looks like a huge and sturdy SUV to the bits when combined with the well-developed design. 

The remodeled chrome on the front grille and undoubtedly its high ground clearance serve as the highlights of Toyota Fortuner 5-Speed AT on the exteriors. Also, the recent Fortuner flaunts the flared wheel arches, roof rails, hood scoop and the well built dynamics with much pride as it measures bigger than the acclaimed SUV of Prado that costs almost twice the price of Toyota Fortuner.

Apart from the previously stated features, the 2013 version of the Fortuner exhibits two-toned dashboard along with enough storage and cabin space. The giant SUV comes equipped with reverse parking camera and a double DIN audio system along with Bluetooth connectivity on the interiors. Furthermore, car buyers can also enjoy other features like that of cruise control, electrically adjustable driver’s seat and HID headlights

As far as the steering wheel of this new Fortuner is concerned, it has been inspired from the existing model of Toyota Camry. Also, 2013 version of Toyota Fortuner will exhibit a 3.0L diesel powered engine that will generate a peak power of 171 bhp and a peak power of 343 Nm when paired to the five-speed automatic transmission.Renault Koleos versus Toyota Fortuner will indeed be an interesting competition in the Indian market that the Indian car buyers will ever get to witness in the SUV Segment.

Chevrolet Captiva Crossover Challenges Toyota Fortuner Five Speed AT

The 2013 version of Chevrolet Captiva Sport is a mid-size SUV that is reckoned to be an integral part of the GM Fleet and Commercial vehicle lineup. The all new edition of Chevrolet Captiva Sport is expected to be a remodeled option in the compact crossover market of India. Also, eco-friendly car buyers will assuredly enjoy the fuel efficiency of the 2.4L Ecotec engine apart from which there are plenty of options that have been made available to make the Chevrolet Captiva Sport suitable for any and every car buyer. Apart from this, Chevrolet Captiva Sport will be seen locking horns with the giant SUV of Toyota Fortuner Five-Speed automatic transmission variant.

Chevrolet Captiva Sport is boasted to have been powered by a 2.4L direct injected four-cylinder engine that generates a peak power of 180 bhp along with 233 Nm of peak torque. The all new four-wheel drive variant of Chevrolet Captiva Sport also boasts of being paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Captiva Crossover will also be seen standard as well as modern features that will comprise of heated mirrors, 10-speaker audio structure and power sunroof. Apart from the rearview camera system the interiors will be seen adorned with leather seats, remote vehicle start, and universal home remote that looks way better as far as Chevrolet Captiva Sport versus Toyota Fortuner is concerned.

Designed with perfection to meet high levels of safety standards, Chevrolet Captiva Sport will be made available with the incorporation of advanced airbags, traction control and the anti-lock braking system. Apart from the new StabiliTrak, Captiva Crossover will also display tire pressure monitoring and Rear Park assists and this SUV offers a back up options of a three-year warranty or 36000 miles warranty. The car buyers can also witness this brand new edition of GM’s SUV being mounted on 17-inch alloy wheels that have been introduced alongside a set of chrome 18-inchers. The 2013 edition of Chevrolet Captiva Sport will also be made available in couple of new colors of Champagne Silver Metallic and Silver Topaz Metallic along with which this five-passenger compact crossover will come with an attractive price tag.

On the contrary, world’s second largest auto maker Toyota has made sure that its latest edition of Toyota Fortuner Five-Speed automatic transmission variant does not gets outdone when the comparison is done between Chevrolet Captiva Sport versus Toyota Fortuner. Toyota Motors recently launched the five-speed automatic transmission variant of its bestselling SUVs of all times, that is the much famed Fortuner. The 2013 edition of Fortuner looks like a giant and strong SUV to the bits when combined with the muscular design.

The highlights of Toyota Fortuner 5-Speed AT on the exteriors comprise of the remodeled chrome on the front grille and undoubtedly its high ground clearance. Other than that, the all new Fortuner proudly flaunts the flared wheel arches, roof rails, hood scoop and the well built dynamics that as a matter of fact measures bigger than the acclaimed SUV of Prado that in reality costs almost twice the price of Fortuner.

The new Fortuner for sure offers higher seats along with which the AC vents and centre console appear to be much different than the outgoing model. Other than the above mentioned features, the 2013 edition ofFortuner also exhibits two-toned dashboard with good looks along with ample of storage as well as cabin space. On the interiors, the giant SUV has been generously equipped with reverse parking camera and a double DIN audio structure along with Bluetooth connectivity. Other than that, car buyers can witness other features like cruise control, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, leather seats and HID headlights.

Apart from that, the steering wheel of this new Fortuner has been inspired from that of Camry and feels good to hold on to it. Performance-wise, the all new Toyota Fortuner will be seen exhibiting a 3.0L diesel powered engine that is expected to generate a peak power of 171 bhp along with a peak power of 343 Nm when paired to the five-speed automatic transmission. With so much to offer on the block, it will be interesting to witness with time so as to which SUV take over another when the comparison between Chevrolet Captiva Sport versus Toyota Fortuner takes place in the Indian market.

Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton – A Tough Contender of the SUV Segment in India

Mahindra & Mahindra Company was much appreciated in the previous year for having launched one of the best SUVs of XUV500 in terms of looks and performance. It was reckoned to be the first ever premium SUV that was offered in the Indian market by Mahindra & Mahindra. Post the victory of XUV500, Mahindra recently revealed its all new edition of its premium SUV, Ssangyong Rexton that was recently launched in the Indian market.

The latest edition of Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton is a gigantic and a muscular SUV that appears to be contemporary in style and is crafted with perfection to meet all Indian standards. As far as appearance and performance is concerned, the 2013 version of Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton will be seen challenging the much famed sports utility vehicles of the Ford Endeavour, Toyota Fortuner and the recent addition to the family of SUV segment in India, the latest 4X4 version of Force One SUV.As compared to the other SUVs in terms of appearance, car buyers can witness that Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton looks more appealing as it features a chrome-rich grille in front that makes its presence felt as a full-fledged SUV. Also, Ssangyong Rexton will be seen displaying sparkling and heavy wheel arches that complete the much needed robust look to the overall muscular body of Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton.

Other than that, Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton will be seen putting up premium leather upholstery and an eight-way electrically adjustable driver's seat that will be inclusive of lumbar support on display as reported by the Times of India. The latest edition of the SUV will also be seen featuring second and third row seats that can be flat-folded along with which Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton will also come with the incorporation of an automatic easy access function for driver.This giant sports utility vehicle will also feature auto day and night internal rear view mirror along with fine interiors done in dual tone beige and black color combined with metal grain accents. Apart from that, this massive SUV will be made available being equipped with enhanced and advanced features like that of Bluetooth connectivity, DVD player and a touch-screen interface for the audio system.

Also, rear parking sensors, cruise control structure and satellite navigation will be installed in addition to the above mentioned striking features. Furthermore, adding more elegance to the interior as well as the exterior, a sunroof, steering-mounted audio controls and automatic headlamps can also be witnessed in the recent edition of Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton.Performance-wise, the 2013 version of Rexton will be seen exhibiting a 2.7L in-line five-cylinder DOHC turbo-diesel powered engine that will be made available in the Indian market with the choice of five-speed automatic gearbox and five-speed manual gearbox. Both the manual transmission as well as the automatic transmission variants will generate a peak power of 162 bhp and 184 bhp along with a peak torque of 340 Nm and 402 Nm respectively.