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Numerological Preparations: for the Number 5

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Editor’s Letter Dear Readers,

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he year 2013, in all probability, will be about utility vehicles, especially the sports utility vehicle. We expect that the much awaited Ford EcoSport will be launched in the first half of the calendar year, followed by Maruti XA Alpha. The iconic Jeep from the Chrysler stable will be launched at end of the 2013. Jeep is a name that is synonymous with off-road vehicles and is quite popular in India. Mahindra & Mahindra which was set up as a steel trading company in 1955 incidentally expanded into manufacturing general-purpose utility vehicles, starting with assembly under licence of the iconic Willys Jeep in India. Jeep is not an unfamiliar word in India.

Fiat S.p.A, which has a major shareholding in Chrysler, will be importing the Grand Cherokee and the Wrangler into India. These vehicles may not come in cheap as they would be brought into India through the CBU route. The cover report is on Chrysler’s plans to enter India with the Jeep brand. While Jeep has made known its intention to launch its products, a Chinese company Great Wall Motor Company Limited (GWM) is exploring the Indian market. GWM is China’s leading SUV and pickup manufacturer and a privately owned enterprise. A team from GWM was in New Delhi in the month of December 2012 exploring avenues to enter the Indian market. The company’s products range includes SUVs, passenger cars and pick-ups. The SUVs are branded as Haval, the sedans as Great Wall and the pick ups as Wingle.

We have also extensively covered the several car races, rallies and vintage and classic shows that were held in the month of December 2012. Our travel contributor Jyoti Balani has written extensively. She has also written about her recent visit to Ireland, a country which she found magical and amazing.

Apart from these different news, we have all the regular write ups on cuisine, gadgets and lifestyle. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!

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contents 24. Suzuki M800 Intruder The bike attracts a lot of attention on the roads, so please do not ever get carried away thinking the world is staring at a John Abraham speeding by. On the looks front, the Suzuki Intruder M800 gets ten out of ten. It’s almost ditto looking like the 1800cc machine. It’s sporty to look at and it merely stands out with all the glittering chrome all around it.

10. Sidvin festival aims to germinate local F1 champions

Close on the heels of serving host to the second season of the Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit (BIC) has now acted as the venue for Sidvin Festival of Speed (SFOS) during 1-2 December, 2012, wherein as many as 14 races were held.

40. Ireland—A magical country that charms all

28. Thunderbird 500

Not everyone is qualified to ride an Enfield motorcycle. A few decades back, when boys were scurrying to buy motorcycles as light as a bicycle, the Enfield company separated the men from the boys.

When I left for Ireland, I was entirely clueless about the excitement in store for me. The first thing I realised after reaching there was that the Irish are a very friendly and hospitable people. Ireland was full of pleasant surprises.

58. Numerological preparation for Number 5

46. MPG Club in picture perfect Mahabaleshwar MPG Club offers 32 well-appointed rooms and suites with all modern amenities.

The idea is to cater to both business and leisure travelers. Internet is complimentary for all guests.

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People born on the 5h, 14th, 23rd in any month are termed as Number 5 people, ruled by the planet Mercury, and their lucky Numbers are 5. Gemini’s and Virgos are ruled by number 5 too. Mercury {Buddh} is the fastest of all the planets, known to be the planet of speed, communication and knowledge {Buddhi}.

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Tutu’s fine tunes

SUV clones are much in demand R.K. Dhawan (Tutu)

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as the appetite among Indians consumers for sports utility vehicles suddenly increased? Yes, if one were to consider the increased demand for multi utility vehicles. These vehicles can be more appropriately called clones of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV).

The demand for the blue blooded SUVs is almost non-existent in the country because hardly anyone does any cross country driving. Only a very negligible fraction among the Indians would actually be doing cross country driving in their cars which would be involving hard core off-road driving. People now want a vehicle which looks impressive, is higher than a sedan and has a good road presence, besides offering a lot of comfort within the cabin. A lot of elderly people opt for cars where the seats are a bit higher and they do not have to slouch while seated, thereby not straining their knees.

The recent story of SUV clones began with the Maruti Gypsy and the Tata Sierra.

The latter bombed in the market. As for the Gypsy, it did not offer any comfort at all, except for the front two occupants.

The Gypsy was used in rallying. The armed forces used the vehicles with the pinch of salt. It never became a runaway hit like the good old Willys Jeep. It took them a lot of time to accept the Gypsy as part of their transport fleet.

The Tatas then came out with the Safari which did okay in the Indian market. But it was the Scorpio from Mahindra which

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defined the SUV market in India. It was an SUV clone, to be more precise. But the Scorpio gave an option of a four by four, thereby making it a thoroughbred SUV. But the Scorpio 4X4 vehicles were far too limited in demand and it took the company a bit of time to deliver the vehicle to the customers.

Ideally, an SUV is a vehicle with a 4x4 feature and a high-low combination of Chrysler Jeep

gears. These features are a must for the vehicle to be termed an SUV. These features also come very handy when the vehicle is driven on bad surfaces like slushy or frozen grounds where traction is required in all four wheels to maintain the vehicle’s stability. Similarly, when the vehicle is driven off-road, it requires high level of torque to pull it out of some tough terrains. Initially, all the Willy jeeps that were available in India had a 4X4 as well as high-low gears.

When the Mahindras started making these jeeps in India, they became more practical and gave an option of a 4X2.

If the Scorpio was a game changer in the SUV markets here, so is the Renault Duster

which is made on a monocoque frame.

Around 95pc of the SUVs in India are based on ladder-on-frame chassis. The result is that the vehicle is higher and heavier. The monocoque frame ensures that the vehicle is much lighter and gives you better fuel average. Now if one were to compare the Tata Safari and the Renault Duster you will see the difference. The latter is far lighter than the former and that has its own set of advantages. When the vehicle is light, it does not require a monstrous engine and the fuel average is far better. The Duster, because of its unique design is easy to drive, and with its close ratio gear, the vehicle is powerful too.

Now we have to see how Ford fares with its EcoSport. It is going to be a 1 litre petrol engine. The vehicle will also have a diesel option. The point I am making is that the SUV clones are getting more popular than the real SUVs. That seems to be the trend.

I recall the time when the Maruti Gypsy came out with 4X4 feature and those who bought it seldom used it and when they wanted to use it, the mechanism used to get jammed. Thus, if one were to buy a vehicle with a 4X4 option and never really used it for the purpose it was built for, it could make no real sense. I can now foresee a surge in demand for this kind of vehicles.

The year 2013 will see a lot of such SUVs from Nissan, Maruti, Chrysler Jeep etc. The Indian consumer can look forward to some very exciting times!

(As told to P. Tharyan)

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Fiat Panda Monster Truck: when reality outstrips fantasy

Curve, the new addition to ‘Steelbird Helmets’

The new Fiat Panda never fails to surprise. It proves exceptional just when we need it, whether we want a large luggage compartment, agility for coping with traffic or four-wheel drive for arriving where others fear to tread. As the advertising slogan that accompanies the commercial launch of the model has it: ‘New Panda, extremely Panda.’

Steelbird Helmets has come out with Steelbird Curve, a new range of helmets from the company.

Rather than the typical round shaped helmet, the new helmet is an oval shaped Curve that fits the head of the rider or the pillion rider perfectly.

The unisex product Curve is designed to appeal to the youth who favour trendy products. The Curve comes with ventilated designed strips on the back which allows air flow thereby ensuring that the user does not feel any suffocation.

A BSI certified product, the Curve is fitted with a double visor for day and night riding comfort. The polycarbonate anti-scratch coated visor ensures crystal clear vision.

The interiors of curve are replaceable and washable; in fact the cheek pad can also be replaced very easily.

Aesthetically cut radium stickers on the helmet enhance the safety factor during night riding. The Curve also comes with one special anti-theft ring, wherein one can lock the helmet with a bike or scooter without any additional locks.

The helmet is available in four colours ---- metallic red, metallic blue, metallic gray and glossy yellow.

If the Fiat city-car, thanks to the latest digital technology employed by animated films, ‘transformed’ first into a nippy scooter and then a spacious light cargo aircraft in the first commercials, now, to demonstrate the off-road performance of the new Panda 4×4, Fiat has chosen to adopt set-design techniques from the cinema together with automotive tuning.

And that’s how the Panda Monster Truck was created, a prototype built

by Fiat in collaboration with Mercurio Cinematografica, set designer Andrea Faini and the Fabio Gementi Workshop.

New Range Rover for `1.72 Cr. Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has launched the next-generation Range Rover with price starting from 1.72 crore (ex-showroom Delhi). Depending on the specifications and variants the price of the ultra-luxury SUV goes up to 1.9 crore. To be imported as a CBU from its Solihull plant in England, the vehicle will be available in both petrol and diesel options.

While the petrol version will be powered by a 5.0 litre V8 engine, the diesel one will have a 4.4 litre TD V8 engine. It may

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be recalled that the Range Rover was first unveiled in London in September’12, and the commercial launch happened in Paris later the same month.

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Ertiga CNG by early 2013

Avishek Banerjee Maruti Suzuki, which has created a jackpot of sorts in the MPV segment with the Ertiga, is going the extra mile by coming up with its CNG variant by the beginning of next year. A vendor source supplying a critical component for the aforementioned vehicle (both petrol and diesel versions) has revealed that it is expecting orders for the CNG version by March-April-13. As the CNG technology would be factory-fitted, it will be atleast 30,000-35,000 pricier than the petrol version.

However, when the company spokesperson was contacted, nothing could be confirmed. “As a company policy, we do not talk about our future product plans,” the company spokesperson replied in an emailed statement.

Another source close to the development has said that the CNG variant of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga would be equipped with its in-house developed technology i.e. ‘intelligent-Gas Port Injection’ or i-GPI which is already employed on five popular models.

A senior Maruti Suzuki official had earlier told Car N Style, “We are very keen to bring contemporary CNG technology to the Indian customer.

We are confident customers would value our i-GPI technology that is safe, reliable, clean, responsive and environment friendly. Adapting the CNG technology in our vehicles is another step to keep low cost of ownership for our customers.”

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KTM paints the town ‘Orange’ It was an ‘Orange Day’ for those living in Delhi and NCR. Austrian bike maker KTM in which Bajaj Auto has around 47pc equity stake, conducted the first ever ‘Orange Day’ for customers in this region.

On an ‘Orange Day’ KTM owners experience the performance of a 200 Duke bike. They also get an opportunity to interact with fellow TM 200 Duke owners on a race track.

Racing is an integral part of KTM. It has more than 203 world championship

titles in various categories, including 11 consecutive prestigious Dakar rally titles under its belt. By using light but high strength alloy components, KTM bikes have one of the best power to weight ratio in its class.

The Orange Day was organised at The Great India Place – Worlds of Wonder Parking, Noida. The day started at 8am with the riders registering themselves for the racing. A classroom session was organised by a racing expert on the basics of racing and how to extract the most out of the KTM 200 Duke. This was followed up by a demonstration on the track and then the final race. Podium finishers were awarded and the event ended with a “stunt show” on KTM 200 Duke.

Limited edition A-Star Aktiv Maruti Suzuki India Limited has introduced limited edition of A-Star, christened as the A-Star Aktiv. The limited edition A-Star Aktiv is available in Vxi &Vxi AT variants.

On the exteriors, the A-Star Aktiv sports both side body graphics, front, rear and roof graphics, A-Star Aktiv logo, red ORVM, red spoiler, red bumper, bold back out film on B-Pillar and bright red fog lampover plate. In the cabin area, the A-Star Aktivis adorned with new stylish seat covers, slick steering wheel cover, classy floor mats, handy rear parcel tray, door sill guard and a keyless security system.

The 14 new features on the A-star Atkiv have been valued at an attractive 14,990.

The company has, however, not mentioned how many units of the A-Star Aktiv will be made or what period it will be available for.

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Polaris unveils Ranger RZR XP 900 for 19.36L Polaris India Pvt. Ltd. has unveiled an all-new range of Ranger RZR XP 900. Priced at 19.36 lakh, the product is the best in category which is quick and lighter in weight than most other side-by-sides.

The RZR XP 900 has industry first factory LED headlights. The RZR XP 900 is equipped with an all-new 88hp ProStar 900 engine, which has class-leading torque and pulling power at all speeds and altitudes.

Uniquely, this new powerful and refined engine is mounted just below dumpbox for a quieter ride. The vehicle also offers smooth throttle at all speeds & reverse, and greater fuel economy. It features Polaris’ strongest belt ever in a Ranger, plus powerful cooling for belt and clutches. The new 3-Link Trailing Arm IRS, paired with premium Fox Shocks, creates a monstrous 14” of terrain-absorbing rear travel. No comparison is required for an astounding 13.5” of front travel and 13” of ground clearance.

Pankaj Dubey, Managing Director, Polaris India said,” Polaris would be crossing another milestone with the unveiling of this stunning RZR XP 900, which has been admired by adventurists all over the world, as an addition to its vast product portfolio in the field of offroad sports vehicles. This launch is going to set the spirits high for adventurers and travel enthusiasts who will now be able to enjoy the ease of owning and maintaining this vehicle and exploring tough terrains with ease and comfort.”

Nebula Automotive adds new ATVs to porfolio Nebula Automotive Pvt. Ltd., has announced the commercial availability of its off-road vehicles in the country. The addition of the Trike, HS800, and AX700 increases the company’s portfolio to 21 ATVs. The three-wheel Trike ATV features a 300cc water-cooled engine with electric start. It has a 12-litre fuel capacity and can seat two people. The Nebula Trike is currently priced at 7,77,000. The Nebula HS800is a twin-seater ATV and has an 800cc water-cooled V-Twin 8-valve

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engine with fuel injection. It can attain a maximum speed of 70 km/hr. and has a fuel capacity of 30 litres. The HS800 can switch between 2WD and 4WD modes and is priced at 16,50,000.

The Nebula AX700 is a single-seater ATV with a 686cc liquid-cooled EFI engine and a 21-litre fuel capacity. It features CVT transmission, front and rear disc brakes, a 3-way locking differential and has 2WD and 4WD modes. It is available for 12,00,000.

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Knightracer Less than a week after launching the A-Star Aktiv, Maruti Suzuki brings in another limited edition of its another model. Christened as the Alto K10 Knightracer, the limited edition model is offered with 11 new additional features on the LXi variant at a premium price of 13,490. The new features cover both exteriors and interiors of the Alto K10. On the exterior, rear end spoiler, Knightracer body graphics, full wheel covers, body side moulding and left side ORVM have been provided. The interiors would be sporting new Knightracer fabric seat covers, rear parcel tray and steering wheel cover. In addition to all these features, the Alto K10 Knightracer is also equipped with JVC MP3 music system with USB.

Changing tyres on the net ChangeMyTyre.com recently upgraded its offering for customers by adding alloy wheels, 2 wheeler bike tyres along with the various other 4 wheeler options the portal already offers. ChangeMyTyre. com delivers purchases to all major cities and towns across India. It is in the process of rolling out a network of Changemytyre.com authorised fitment centres across India, where customers who have purchased tyres online can have the tyres fitted.

Various brands that are available on ChangeMyTyre.com include Apollo, Continental, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Michelin, MRF, Nixen, Pirelli and Yokohama amongst others.

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Sidvin festival aims to germinate local F1 champions Story: Avishek Banerjee, Photography: Mohd Nasir Close on the heels of serving host to the second season of the Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit (BIC) has now acted as the venue for Sidvin Festival of Speed (SFOS) during 1-2 December, 2012, wherein as many as 14 races were held. Apart from the Round 2 of the MRF Challenge 2012, three of other Asia’s top racing championships – the 15th JK TyreFMSCI National Racing Championship, the 3rd JK Tyre-Volkswagen Polo R Cup National Series Championship and the JK Racing Asia Series (JKRAS) concluded recently at the Indian motor racing circuit in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Around 125 top drivers from the Asia-Pacific, Europe and India came together to participate in the final rounds of the region’s

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Aditya Patel with the champion’s trophy

most coveted racing championships, attended by personalities such as Vicky Chandhok, President of the FMSCI, Indian racing champions Karun Chandhok and Armaan Ebrahim, Sanjay Sharma, Head-Motorsport - JK Tyre & Industries Limited, David Sonenscher, Chief Executive Officer of Motorsport Asia, Ulrich Richter, Managing Director, Volkswagen R GmbH, Dr. John Chacko, Volkswagen Group Chief Representative (India, Prithvi Raj Siddappa, Head, Motorsports Volkswagen India, B. Vijaykumar, Managing Director, LG Balakrishnan & Bros Ltd. Furthermore, nearly 5,000-7,500 spectators thronged to witness the two-day sporting extravaganza.

Mohan Nagrajan, CMD, SIDVIN, said, “We are confident that this will herald a new era in Indian motorsports. And a local talent in the likes of Sebastian Vettel cannot be ruled out.”

Sanjay Sharma said “It is a dream come true for us to be hosting our Asia series

and our national racing championships together at a world class circuit. Three Indian drivers have been given the chance and will be tested against the best in our Asia Series. This racing event celebrates the incredible spirit of motorsport and promises to be a weekend to look forward to.”

Races and Results It was a historic year for the JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship, which comprises of Formula LGB 4, Indian Touring Car and Indian Junior Touring Car classes.

After the initial five rounds held at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore and the Madras Motorsport Race Track in Chennai, the fifteenth edition of the series made its debut at the Buddh International Circuit.

The season witnessed the debut of the new Formula LGB 4 cars, the vastly improved cars with enhanced comfort and safety features are one of the most economical

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Yuudai Hingkawa crashes out

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single-seater races categories in the world.

Chennai lad Ashwin Sundar racing for Dark Don Racing missed Round 1 of the series but put in a stellar performance in the remaining rounds to finish on top of the championship table with 186 points.

Saran Vikram racing for Mars Racing and Sarosh Hataria from Coimbatore who won a race each over the weekend finished with 146 and 132 points respectively. Dark Don Racing, making its debut this season won the Team Championship trophy with 377 points, 127 points ahead of the second team.

The Indian Touring Car class championship went down right to the wire with just one point separating the eventual champion Arjun Balu (168 points) racing for Tiger Sports and N Leelakrishnan (167 points) from Big Foots Coimbatore, B. Balavijay (123 points) from Chennai representing Motorev India completing the top three. With 217 points in their kitty, the Team Championship trophy in category was lifted by Big Foots Coimbatore.

In the Indian Junior Touring Cars category, S. Feroze Khan son of the legendary racer Ayub Khan from Chennai showed his class and lineage by lifting the Championship title with 197 points. Fahad Kutty, racing for Team Game Over gave Khan a good run for his money, winning both the last races, yet finished with 187 points followed by Trichur lad Diljith who finished on 169 points. Team Game Over took home the Championship trophy in the class with 233 points.

Ameya Walavalkar, a 6-time national champion won the JK Tyre Volkswagen Polo R Cup National Series Championship thanks to his unbeatable performances throughout the season. Gathering 470 grand points, he beat first runners up Chennai’s A Sandeep Kumar, who is a 2010 MMS Rotax rookie cup champion, by 96 points. The second runners-up were Goa’s Avdumber Hede with 339 points. Sandeep Kumar won the Pro-category of the championship while Hanoosh S won the junior-category.

In the JK Racing Asia Series, 16-year old South African driver Aston Hare was crowned 2012 champion after a dramatic end to the final race. In its 2012 season, the JK Racing Asia Series made its grand

European sojourn visiting the world’s best Formula 1 circuits such as the Paul Ricard in France, Spa Francorchamps in Belgium, the Silverstone Circuit in England, and India’s Buddh International Circuit.

Hare grabbed first place with 236 fantastic points that were earned through a host of brilliant finishes over the 16 round season. The driver snatched the Championship from his Eurointernational teammate Malaysia’s Nabil Jeffri after Jeffri was hit by fierce rival and fellow citizen Afiq Ikhwan just two laps from the end of the race. 19-year-old Jeffri finished second at 223 points while Ikhwan came in third armed with 174 points. Hare also became Rookie Champion of 2012 while Eurointernational grabbed the team championship of 2012.

Guest Indian drivers Aditya Patel and Akhil Khushlani recorded fantastic performances through the season with a number of podium finishes in the series.

Meanwhile, British driver Jordan King recorded double win in the Round 2 of the MRF Challenge 2012 series which featured four races held over two days.

Unfortunately, Championship leader did not race on 2nd Dec as he had to return to England for a British Racing Drivers Club award ceremony. The first race involved 10 laps, and the top six drivers graduated to the 15-lap second race in an inverted grid order. During the first race, Yuudai Hingkawa crashed out after two laps American GP3 champion Conor Daly won Race 3 followed by lone lady driver Alice Powell in second and British driver Hector Hurst in third. With 18 Renault Sport powered Dallara single-seater cars. Indian rally ace Gaurav Gill was roped in as guest driver, who finished in sixth place. Japanese driver Yuudai Jingkawa won Race 4.

Separately, Ameya Walavalkar was crowned the Volkswagen Polo R Cup 2012 champion in style when he passed pre-race favourite and leader Jeffrey John Kruger on the last lap to win Race 1 at the Buddh International Circuit. Ameya becomes the third winner of the only one make series in India, the Volkswagen Polo R Cup, after Sailesh Bolisetti and Vishnu Prasad.

Prashanth Tharani Singh won Race 2 ahead of Munjal Savla and Jeffrey John Kruger.

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Vikrampati Singhania Deputy Managing Director, JK Tyre and Industries Objective: It’s a combination of a lot of things. It’s a great test track for all the tyres that we produce. The tyres tested here ultimately are meant for vehicle owners.

We also intend to promote motorsports talent in India. It also adds to the brand value.

Any tone down of Motorsports activities because of recession? Not Really.

Motorsports activities are part of life.

Businesses go up and down in every cycle.

This is a long term-commitment towards promoting motorsports. Infact, we would like to take it on a global scale.

On Indian driver winning an F1GP: Any sports require someone to start at a young age. In other countries, it happens so. An F1 driver from Brazil or Europe has been

practicising for years now. It’s just the infrastructure that helps breed talent in that country. We have started producing drivers through karting. So there are drivers who are graduating to global arenas. It’s about the number of people in any sports and backing them up with sponsorships and other financial commitments. Indian drivers are now performing well. They are competing at the F3 and F2 level. It’s a matter of one or two steps to attain the stature of a world-class driver by an Indian.

On its future course of action: We are looking at a different kind of sport in addition to the ones we are already sponsoring.

On the infrastructural bottlenecks in India: At the end of the day, it’s about the availability of land. We can only talk to the concerned parties and encourage them to build many more circuits. We intend to hold more races to enhance the talent in this country.

Vision for the company: To take Indian drivers on the global motorsports map.

We would also like to have them figured in different categories of motorsports. We want to sharpen the focus and enhance the skills of the Indian drivers and take them to the next level.

Arun Mammen Managing Director, MRF Objective: Since we are in the tyre business, we build hi-performance tyres.

It showcases our tyre technology and capabilities. That is the primary objective.

In addition to that, such activities also help promoting motorsports in the country. As motorsports in India is pretty young, a lot more can be done to nurture the drivers.

On the probability of churning out an F1 champion in India: Such a possibility cannot be ruled out in the long term.

Provided he has the access to world-class cars which we are trying to bring into the country. It’s also important to give the right equipment (next-gen cars) to Indian drivers so that they can deliver. But in the

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short term, I don’t see that happening. A car like Formula 2000 is an F3 car and gives you the state-of-the art technology in single-seater racing. And this is also great tool for young Indian drivers.

On challenges and hurdles: Motorsports is not comparable to any other sports like cricket. It’s an expensive sport. An aspirant need to get support from various automobile companies to get into such activities. That will ultimately help in spreading the racing fraternity in this country.

On taking company-sponsored rallies on a global scale: In the next year, we

should be organising such rallies in other countries. We are already in talks with many track centres which are located overseas.

Vision for MRF: As we are the pioneers in 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 are doing.

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John Chacko MD and President, VW Group India Objective: Our intention is to promote the motorsport talent in this country and also emotionalise our brand name. Motorsport is classically one of the ways to do it.

On replicating the global success of Polo Cup in India: VW Polo Cup has been a big success in India. We have been working at it for three years. From time to time, we got better. We are also getting much closer to what we are showing to the public on the road so that we have a very good synergy effect between motorsports in India and the series of production in this country.

On balancing emission and power in race cars: If you look at the Polo cars that we are running at our races, they are

very hi-tech. The TSI technology that is employed in the engines is one of the most environment-friendly ones in the world. We are also emotionalising the fact that we have the most efficient engines. I don’t think we are contradicting anything.

Yes, the cars are faster but not very highpolluting. With the gearbox that is fitted on the Polos, I think it’s a perfect way to get into high-tech solutions on to the road.

Current Challenges: Getting more spectators for this sport.

On promoting Ducati for bike championships in India: That is very much on the horizon Vision: We will be carrying on with our

motorsports activities in India. This is because we still think that as far as the emotions are concerned, this is the place to activate them.

Mohan P.N. Chairman & Managing Director, Sidvin Core-Tech (I) Pvt. Ltd. Objective: Being in the motorsports for 25 years, I am very passionate about it. I have been a co-driver for many years for bikes and cars. I have also been a part of this federation as a national safety officer.

Motorsports has always been my passion.

So as my company associates with these activities, we are promoting a lot of talent in this country. We got into this 5 years back and were the first team to take Indian drivers to world rally championship.

Thereafter, we brought in Sidvin Festival of Speed in 2009. After a gap of 15 years, we brought in Asia Road Racing in India.

We have also sponsored the National Motorcycle Racing Championship. We had also won the MRF Championship last year.

On making this sport a wee bit affordable: We are trying to create

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platforms for different levels. So we are bringing the entry barriers much lower.

We are offering affordable options for aspirants.

On plugging the gaps: As manufactures like VW are coming in, it’s a massive boost for various motorsport drivers in this country. We are also working on entrylevel Polo Cup. On giving chance to female drivers: We are already having a handful of female drivers like Alice Powell. We do expect some Indians catching up.

On churning out an F1 champion: 5 years from now, it is possible to have alteast an Indian F1 driver figured in the top 10 rankings. By that time, we will have more

faster car and a huge spectator turnout I am sure there are a lot of young kids who are quick and doing well in karting.

Vision: Going forward, we are going to make sure that the Festival of Speed is going to be very aspirational. We would like to create a platform where people would like to watch such events.

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Vintage Rally

Vintage Rally with ‘21 Gun Salute’ Around 125 vintage cars were part of the third 21 Gun Salute Vintage Rally held on December 9, 2012 in New Delhi. There were plenty of cars from the era gone by from the likes of the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost1912 to the Buick 1940 model. Other models included the Willys Overland 1909 –the oldest among the lot, Rolls Royce 1912, Bentley 1947 and the Rolls Royce Phantom 1 of the year 1925.

The rally started from the Panchsheel Club South of Delhi and passed through IIT, Vasant Vihar, NH8, Huda City Centre, MG Road and Golf Course Road before Army Chief Bikram Singh flagging

reaching its final destination at the Leisure Valley Park sector 29 Gurgaon. There it was joined by 45 other vintage bikes and scooters.

The rally was a joint initiative of Madan Mohan, an avid vintage car collector and also Managing Director of 21 Gun Salute and Heritage Motoring Club of India.

General Bikram Singh, Chief of the Army staff flagged of the caravan of vintage beauties.

A grand procession of Buicks, Fords, Rolls Royces, Plymouths, Austins, Willys and many other restored classics was a treat

to the onlookers as the cars winded its way through the Delhi traffic. The vintage drive also saw cars of pre war era from the 1920s to the 1965s that included models like the Willys Overland 1909 Rolls Royce 1912, Fiat 501 1919, Wolsley Ten Roadster 1920, Rolls Royce Phantom 1 1925, Rolls Royce Twenty Series K, Barker Tourer 1927, Dodge Brothers – WW Armed Carrier 1942, Ford Jeep 1942, and vintage bikes such as Sunbeam 500 cc 1926, BSA M 20 500 cc 1940, Triumph 3 HW 1942, Norton 1942, Norton 1940 Corgi 1948 and Lambretta Deluxe 1959.

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MP rally

3rd Edition of JK Tyre Car Rally for MPs Jindal, Tarun Vijay, Dr. Sanjay Singh The annual car rally for members of and Thomas Sangma.

Parliament concluded in New Delhi on The winners were felicitated at December 8, 2012. The third edition the prize distribution ceremony of the JK Tyre - Constitution Club of presided by Dr. C P Joshi, Minister India Parliamentarian Car Rally was of Road Transport & Highways. flagged-off by the Vice-President The gala had a number of of India Hamid Ansari with Jitendra parliamentarians and special invitees Singh, Minister of State - Youth Affairs including V P Singh Badnore, R & Sports in presence. Road safety P N Singh, Anurag Thakur,. Kiron was the core theme of this event and Kher among others. The event the rally was held in the memory of also featured a scintillating act by parliamentarians who lost their lives Vice Pesident of India Hamid Ansari along with pop diva and performer Anushka in road accidents. Those present at Dr. Raghupati Singhania, Karun Chandhok and MPs. Manchanda, who entertained the the flag-off included Dr. Raghupati diplomats, media, PSUs and armed forces attendees with a mix of musical and Singhania, Vice-Chairman & Managing personnel. The rally was held in Delhi dance performance. In keeping with the Director, JK Tyre & Industries Limited and on a 37.5-km route in a Time, Speed, theme of ‘Road Safety’, a short film on the Karun Chandhok, India’s youngest Formula Distance (TSD) format car rally. Prominent topic was unveiled and dedicated to the One driver & JK Tyre brand ambassador. parliamentarians who participated in the parliamentarians who lost their lives in fatal More than 80 teams participated and rally included Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Naveen road accidents. these included 25 parliamentarians,

Tata Motors Full Throttle dominates JK Tyre Hornbill Rally Team Tata Motors Full Throttle completed a clean sweep of titles with Bangalorebased husband-wife combination of Satish Gopalkrishnan and Savera D’Souza emerging winners in the Overall and ProExpert categories in the JK Tyre-FMSCI Indian National TSD Rally Championship that was run as part of the Hornbill Festival.

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Gopalkrishnan and Savera, winners of the first round in Bangalore, picked up 25 points that moved them from third to second in the Overall standings with a tally of 60, behind leaders Karthick Maruthi and Sankar Anand (Team Mahindra) from Erode who finished seventh overall but fifth in the class.

In the Pro-Stock class, another Bangalore pair of Chidananda Murthy and navigator Sujith Kumar BS, also of Tata Motors Full Throttle team topped the charts followed by team-mates Kanth Gowda and Kuriakose Elias Parel and MD Ganesh Moorthy and M Prakash.

Full Throttle also swept more awards

as the team was adjudged “Best Institution” while its team members Dimapur’s Philip Lam was declared Best Navigator and Tsote Their of Kohima, driving Tata Xenon won the special award for “Maximum Zero” penalties.

Adding to Full Throttle’s silverware was Nitoka Chopy and Philip Lam from Dimapur in a Tata Indica, who won the top honours in the Novice class.

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News in

2013 ICOTY award for Renault Duster, IMOTY for KTM Duke 200 Renault India Private Limited.

The IMOTY trophy was handed over to Amit Nandi, Vice President – Pro-Biking, Bajaj Auto on behalf of the jury.

Termed the ‘Oscar’ of Indian automotive awards, these are aimed at recognising focused, consistent, and rigorous efforts made by auto manufacturers, with the highest levels of performance in the areas of design excellence, innovation Dr. Raghupati Singhania with Marc Nassif and and R&D, and the awards Sumit Sawhney of Renault India. have been gaining Maruti Ertiga, Renault Duster and Hyundai prominence with each Elantra were amongst the finalists for the passing year. JK Tyre has been ICOTY category, while the finalists for associated with these awards ever the IMOTY category included the Bajaj since its inception.

Pulsar 200NS and Discover 125ST, KTM It is pertinent to note that 200 Duke and Honda Dream Yuga. The though many new cars and two nominated cars and motorcycles were wheelers were launched in the judged on various parameters such as year 2012, a little more than 20 price, fuel efficiency, styling, comfort, qualified for the 2013 ICOTY & safety, performance, practicality, technical IMOTY awards. It was a very close innovation, and value for money and competition among the top three Dr. Singhania with Amit Nandi of Bajaj Auto. suitability for Indian driving conditions. contenders in both the categories.

A jury comprising journalists from Indian automotive magazines gave away the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) and Indian Motorcycle of the Year (IMOTY) 2013 awards. The awards were given along with leading automobile tyre manufacturer JK Tyre in Mumbai on December 20, 2012.

Dr. Raghupati Singhania, Vice-Chairman & Managing Director, JK Tyre & Industries Limited handed over ICOTY trophy to Marc Nassif, Country CEO and Managing Director, Renault India Private Limited and Sumit Sawhney, Executive Director – S&M,

Harley-Davidson’s 1st national H.O.G. rally in India

Round 5 of Honda One Make Race concludes

Harley-Davidson India has announced that it will kick off its first National Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Rally in India, from January 31 – February 1, 2013 in Goa. The National H.O.G Rally will bring hundreds of customers and their families from all over the country to celebrate their association with Harley-

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India recently conducted Round 5 of ‘MMSC – SIDVIN FMSCI National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2012’ at the Chennai Motor Race Track, from 21st – 23rd December, 2012 for the 5th consecutive year. In its refreshed format, the ‘Honda One Make Race’ tested

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Davidson.

The celebration also kicks off a full year of festivities across the world to mark Harley-Davidson’s 110th anniversary.

the riding capabilities of participants in three broad categories- Novice, 2 Open categories and the New Team category. In finale of Season 2012, the championship winners were announced for CBF Stunner, CBR 150R and CBR 250R who received cash prizes each (1st – 30,000, 2nd – 20,000, 3rd – 10,000).

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With 900 SHG’s and 3000 micro enterprises, Deepalaya’s Gender Equity Program has affected close to 9000 families, empowering women to take their own decisions. Each school run by Deepalaya maintains a ratio of 69:31 ratio, practicing positive discrimination to girl child.

Started with the aim for providing education to the marginalized, today we have grown to reach them through projects in Healthcare, Gender Equality, Children with Special Needs, Instituitional Care and Health Services.

With over 80,000 direct beneficiaries and almost 4,00,000 indirect beneficiaries, Deepalaya is the Largest Operating NGO in Delhi Region today. It reaches to close to 100 slums in and around Delhi, and touches lives in more than 300 villages.

Today we work with the marginalized, so that they access a secure, dignified and self reliant future tomorrow.

Support the cause. Visit:

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Ahoy Jeep!

Rush for SUVs begins in India Report: P.Tharyan

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ar makers in India are now excited about the growing SUV segment and the overall passenger utility vehicles. The year 2013 will see the roll out of the Ford EcoSport from the Ford stable and XA Alpha from Maruti. The hype has already been created with the likes of

Mahindra XUV 500, the Quanto, the Rexton, Renault Duster etc. There’s lot more to come. Chrysler and Fiat have announced their plans to bring in the Jeep brand into India by the end of 2013. Great Wall Motor Company of China is looking at a foothold in India.

Says Vishnu Mathur, Director

General, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers of India (SIAM), “The SUV segment in India is seeing a growth of 50 to 60pc. Though the numbers are low, it is expected to pick up. Moreover, compact SUVs that are less than 4 metres in length are selling well because they are more affordable as a result of relatively less

Jeep pictures courtesy: Chrysler

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Cover report excise duty on them.” Mathur feels that the demand for passenger utility vehicle is fuelled by demand for affordable SUVs. Meanwhile, models from the Jeep stable like the Wrangler and the Grand Cherokee will be imported towards the end of 2013.

A series of initiatives on this front was announced by Fiat Group Automobiles India Private Limited (FGAIPL). These initiatives include the official launch of the

Jeep brand in India. Around nine new/ significantly refreshed models by Fiat and Jeep brand will be sold via a Jeep dealer network in the next few years that will be leveraging on the service and parts support offered by an expanding Fiat dealer network.

Some of the Jeep brands owned by Chrysler include the Grand Cherokee, Commander, Willys and Wrangler.

“Our vision for India will revolve around a three-pronged strategy,” said Mike Manley, Chief Operating Officer for Asia and President and CEO – Jeep Brand. “First, introduction of new vehicles that will soon include the legendary Jeep brand. Second, the expansion of our independent dealer network and, finally, strong marketing initiatives that will continue to improve our awareness and brand perception in the

“The SUV segment in India is seeing a growth of 50 to 60pc. Though the numbers are low, it is expected to pick up. Moreover, compact SUVs that are less than 4metre in length are selling well because they are more affordable as a result of relatively less excise duty on them”, says Vishnu Mathur

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market,� he said.

Chrysler Group LLC produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Mopar, SRT and Fiat vehicles and products.

Mike Manley visited Mumbai to meet with dealers and announce details of the new product and production plans for the market, which includes the expansion of the dealer network from the current shared Tata Fiat dealers to approximately 120 independent dealers by 2013.

Part of the dealer experience will include Fiat Caffe, which will offer customers the opportunity to learn about Fiat’s heritage and also showcase technological innovations from the Fiat Group portfolio across the world.

Jeep vehicles will be distributed at launch in metropolitan cities through exclusive outlets utilising the infrastructure created by the Fiat exclusive dealers.

Built on more than 70 years of legendary

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heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV brand with class-leading capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence.

The Jeep vehicle lineup outside North America comprises of the Cherokee,

Compass, Grand Cherokee, Patriot, Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. To meet consumer demand around the world, all Jeep models are available in right-handdrive versions and with petrol and diesel powertrain options.

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SUVs expected from across the ‘Great Wall’ of China Great Wall——China’s Best-selling brand of passenger cars. The three main categories of vehicles together strongly support the “Great Wall Motors” brand.

Among its several goals it has, the company wants to be number one in the sales of Chinese SUVs and pickups and No. 1 in quality of Chinese sedans. It also wants to be No.1 among economy SUVs and economic pickups around the world by the year 2020. It wants to realise a sales target of 1.3 million units and production capacity target of 1.5 million units by 2015.

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reat Wall Motor Company Limited (GWM), China’s leading SUV and pickup manufacturer and a privately owned enterprise, is exploring the Indian market. According to highly placed sources, a team from GWM was in New Delhi in the month of December 2012 exploring avenues to enter the Indian market. Sources confirmed that the Chinese company is looking for a location in the country and was interested in making an independent entry into the Indian market rather than through a joint venture.

The company’s products range includes SUVs, passenger cars and pickups. The SUVs are branded as Haval, the sedans as Great Wall and the pick ups as Wingle. Based on the Baoding and Tianjin production bases, GWM has already reached the production capability of 800,000 vehicles per annum.

It manufactures its own engines and transmissions.

Great Wall Motors is focussing on three

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Great Wall Haval M2 SUV main categories of SUV, sedans (passenger cars) and pickup and is targeting at becoming the leader of market segment with each brand being strongly positioned: Haval——No.1 SUV brand in China; Wingle——No.1 pickup brand in China;

China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition (Auto Guangzhou 2012) On November 22, with the theme of “focus, dedication, specialisation”, GWM appeared at the 10th Auto Guangzhou 2012. The company appeared at the exhibition with 16 vehicles, four engines, and one power chassis.

The 16 vehicles at the show comprised of Haval SUVs, Great Wall cars, and Wingle pickups. The biggest attractions at the GWM booth were the launches of the Haval

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Great Wall Haval EV SUV Concept

M4-SF, and the debut of several other models, including the Haval E, Haval H8, and Wingle 5-E. Also on display were 11 mass-manufactured hot sellers.

These included the Haval H6 (1.5T), Haval H6 (2.0T), Haval M4, Great Wall C50, Great Wall C30 2013, Haval H5-E, Haval H5-T, Haval M2 2012, Great Wall C20R, Great Wall V80, and Wingle RV, as well and the branded model - Haval Dakar.

Concurrently, the show demonstrated GWM’s independent R&D - GW4G15B, GW3G10T, GW4C20 and GW4B13 engines, as well as the Haval PHEV hybrid chassis. These showcases helped to demonstrate GWM’s tremendous R & D strength and the company’s direction towards internationalised development.

The launch and debut of the Haval M4-SF in China drew the most visitors, according to a company release.

Haval M4-SF has distinct features. The

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body is in “China red”, and the front face combines several fashionable elements. Both the front and rear use golden logos, and the headlights are gold-rimmed and sharp-cornered.

The interior is dominated by its trendy black colouring, and it is decorated with red door panels and a golden centre console. Furthermore, the Haval M4-SF has been upgraded, with the addition of a folding key, front-seat electric heaters, and an electric heater on the rear view mirror for defrosting.

All of these features make the new configuration more valuable and the drive more comfortable.

The Haval M4 - a mini SUV - has dominated the Chinese small & medium SUV market since its launch in May 2012. It has continuously been among China’s top 10 best-selling SUVs. The launch of Haval M4-SF is expected to further consolidate GWM’s lead in the small SUV market.

Great Wall Haval M4 Special Edition

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Suzuki M800 Intruder When the world stops and stares at you…

Report: P.Tharyan & Photography: Mohd. Nasir There are a few things that need to be noted before one climbs on to a superbike. One, you have to tell yourself that these bikes are heavy and need to be handled carefully.

Two, you have got to shed any pretence, however remote, that you look like Shah Rukh Khan. Rather, be yourself and ride the bike carefully. The average roads in India are not suited for superbikes, the way it is not suited for supercars. But a crumbling infrastructure should not deprive you of your desire to ride a bike that may be an M800 but looks and feels almost like its big bro the Intruder 1800. The bike attracts a lot of attention on the roads, so please do not ever get carried away thinking the world is staring at a John Abraham speeding by. They are merely admiring the motorcycle and there are a zillion reasons to admire this bike. This bike was launched almost a year back, but some things beautiful need to be reviewed very often so that they do not slip out of your memory.

LOOKS & FEEL On the looks front, the Suzuki Intruder M800 gets ten out of ten. It’s almost ditto looking like the 1800cc machine. It’s sporty to look at and it merely stands out with all the glittering chrome all around it. On the right side, it gets accentuated by the two massive exhausts that look imposing the moment it exits the powerful V-twin 805cc engine. It’s low enough for an average height rider to feel comfortable even when the bike is stationary. Short legs are no major impediment to this handsome looking cruiser. The seats are broad and comfortable and 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 or otherwise! 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 805cc machine. It’s different than what you perceive….it is actually big in size. Bigger than what you would have imagined an 805cc machine should be. It’s got a smart instrument cluster and LED taillights with handle bars that give the rider the perfect stance. On the looks and feel front, the Intruder M800 is an outright winner.

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Engine

Transmission

Overall length

Overall width

Overall height

4- stroke, 2-cylinder, liquidcooled, SOHC, 45° V-twin / 805cc

5-speed constant mesh

2,420 mm

890 mm

1,105 mm

Suspension Front/Rear

Brake Front/ Rear

Fuel Tank Capacity

Tyres Front/ Rear

Price

Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped / Link type, coil spring, oil damped

Disc / Drum

15.5 litres

130/90 - 16 M/C 67H, tubeless / 170/80 -15 M/C 77H, tubeless

8,88,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi)

POWER & PERFORMANCE Before 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 for every 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 to turn 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 a maximum power of 52bhp at 6000rpm and a torque of 68.38Nm at 4000rpm. That may not sound very impressive but considering the weight 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 few seconds.

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 drives with loads of adrenalin.

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“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 where there 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 Suzuki Intruder M800 that may look as smart as a Harley but sounded far from it. The sound from the engine is extremely tamed. But that does not 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 at the 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 at the shoulder level. The riding position is comfortable with your feet slightly raised and stretched. This posture is comfortable during long distance riding. While the front has disc brakes, the rear comes with drum brakes. The effectiveness of the disc brakes is clearly felt the moment 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 on road Delhi, the Suzuki Intruder M800 is a perfect buy. Especially when then the world stops and stares at you!

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Thunderbird 500 Nobody steals my thunder!

Report: P.Tharyan & Photography: Mohd. Nasir Engine

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Max Power

Max Torque

Ignition System

Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark, Air cooled / 499cc

5 Speed Constant Mesh

27.2 bhp@5250 rpm

41.3Nm@4000 rpm

Digital Electronic Ignition

Suspension Front/Rear

Brake Front/ Rear

Fuel Tank Capacity

Tyres Front/ Rear

Price

Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel / Twin gas charged shock absorbers

280mm Disc, 2-Piston calliper / 240mm Disc, Single piston caliper

20 litres

90/90-19, 52P MRF Zapper FM / 120/80-18, 62P MRF Zapper C

1,81,400 (On road, Delhi)

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Snapshot Review Not everyone is qualified to ride an Enfield motorcycle. A few decades back, when boys were scurrying to buy motorcycles as light as a bicycle, the Enfield company separated the men from the boys. (The company was then owned by Madras Motors until Eicher took over the company in the 1990s.) The men went ahead and bought the Enfield Bullet motorcycles. The boys went ahead and continued sipping Campa 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 that got 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 days of 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 to kick start the Bullet motorcycle, it used to spring back, almost ripping your legs away. Those who survived the Enfield Bullet became real men. 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 350cc versions. The Thunderbird has been around for almost a decade now. It’s now that the technology in it has just got better.

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NOW COMES THE THUNDERBIRD 500 Since the 1980s, men in India have graduated to big bikes from the stables of Harley, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Ducati and others.

The Enfield, however, continues to be the most affordable bike for this lot. Where in the world can you get a cruiser for under 2 lakh? Only in India! The Thunderbird 500 is a well tamed machine. The technology that has gone into the Thunderbird 500 is new, the ride comfort far better and the styling a notch smarter. It’s definitely good to look at, easy to start with all its in-built electronics, reasonably good power and torque and perhaps, the most affordable two-wheeler for all those who call themselves ‘men’.

When you see the Thunderbird coming towards you from a distance, it disappoints you. The tyres are too slim for a cruiser. With names like ‘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 Indian males 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 projector assembly. 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 the rider. The exhaust pipe too has been redesigned while there is a new split seat and redesigned rubber-ised foot pegs, a new LED tail lamp

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assembly, a completely redesigned exhaust pipe... the list is rather endless.

With an electric start and a fuel ignition mechanism, the bike does not have a lot of irritants that used to haunt it earlier.

It starts easily and moves effortlessly to the different gears. Cruising at speeds of around 80kmph comes easy for the bike.

The moment you cross the 100kmph stage, the bike refuses to tire and continues its journey effortlessly.

The few days I rode the bike, I kind of became possessive of it. I didn’t want anyone to steal my Thunder. It was as if a bonding had evolved between me and the bike. Or was it simply bringing together the good old years and memories, nostalgia and the male pride all together on a single platform?

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Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 The engine makes all the difference now Report: P.Tharyan & Photography: Mohd. Nasir Engine

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Max Power

Max Torque

Weight

4 cylinder in-line, 1994cc, common-rail, turbo-diesel

rear-wheel drive, 5-speed manual

106.8bhp@4000rpm

264Nm@2500rpm

1640kgs

Suspension Front/Rear

Brake Front/ Rear

Fuel Tank Capacity

Tyres Front/ Rear

Price

Independent, wishbone, torsion beam / Nonindependent, leaf-springs

257mm hydraulic disc / 254mm Self-adjustment drum brake

55 litres

205/65 R15

Rs `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 the country looking for a solid engine for their broad bodied Tavera. Finally they knocked on the doors of Hoshiarpur-based Sonalika group which had the wherewithal and rights to make the Rover 2-litre diesel engine. The engine was already fitted into the Rhino variant and had a tepid response from the Indian consumers. It was not a simple case of plucking an engine from a shop and planting it straight into the Tavera. GM India engineers worked on it for several months, fine tuning every bit of its technological features and finally fitted it on to the Tavera. The improvised engine design was given back to Sonalika so that the company could now start producing the new engine for itself as well as for GM India. For Sonalika, it was killing two birds with one stone. Since then both the companies have been doing brisk sales of their respective products—the Extreme of ICML and the Chevrolet Tavera of GM India.

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LOOKS & FEEL No 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 trusted engineering, hence that too is much in demand. The Tavera with its boxy looks could well be appreciated by the cabbies. It is very unlikely that you will find a daring man buying a Tavera for his family.

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POWER & PERFORMANCE Like I mentioned earlier, fitting the erstwhile Rhino engine into the Tavera was no easy task. To cut short the boring technology spiel, the fact is that the GM India engineers took quite a while to adapt this engine to the Chevrolet Tavera. Because of a change in the placement and positioning of the engine, new engine mounts had to be designed. Air intake positioning too had to be changed. In short, it was a mega engineering feat that went into this heart transplant.

With around 107bhp of power and a torque well above the 200Nm mark, the Tavera is now a powerful vehicle on the run. With a new 5-speed gear box, the vehicle speeds up to the 100 kmph mark rather easily. Speeding beyond this mark, comes easily too. There is tremendous refinement in the new engine. The first and second gears are very peppy. The shades of peppiness continue as one moves up to higher gears. The engine 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 boxlike car like this. But remember this is a transport vehicle and should in no way pretend to be related to the Ferrari.

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Interiors & Safety Features The 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-built audio system, power windows and leather seats. That does not make the vehicle plush by any standards. But it’s decent enough to be complimented. The dashboard is new with a different instrument cluster and a smaller diameter steering wheel. The seats are comfortable for long journeys. The three rows of seats can accommodate as many seven people with ease. With two separate seating arrangements for 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 shall always 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. So what if Bernie is old, he is still admired!

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Tirthan Valley, an ideal getaway for Delhi-ites “A trout is a moment of beauty known only to those who seek it.” - Arnold Gingrich Report: Partho S. Nag, Photography: Alok Sharma

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nd thus, we--a few of my friends and I---went for fishing in the stream of Tirthan River in Gushaini. As soon as we landed in this quiet village surrounded by the great Himalayan mountain, we decided to try our luck in catching some prized trout in the streams of this village. Equipped with all possible fishing equipment and the latest gadgets the remote place could offer, we were indeed in high spirit till we discovered that it was not such an easy task. After much attempt and trying only one of us could manage to master this seemingly easy task of angling. But, managing the fishing equipment was only half the job done; Catching a fish was another story altogether.

Three hours of sitting still and no luck!

Our expectations were waning with every tick of the clock, perhaps the fish knew

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we were in alien waters! Suddenly there were these two children who came running with their own desi version of the fishing rod and sat down a little distance away from us. Unbelievably, within half an hour

or so these kids were smiling with their catch, a reasonably big fish though not a trout! They did not miss the puzzled look on our face. To be fair to life, we did get a consolation after another hour of ‘fishing’

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Travel with a trout about six inches long!

Yes, this time our trip was not to any far flung unexplored land but our own neighborhood, Tirthan Valley in Himachal Pradesh, a weekend getaway. I was looking for a break from my daily routine and was in search of a weekend destination that can be covered in 2-3 days. While doing some research I came across a place called Gushani in Tirthan valley. That’s when I decided to go along with my friends to this place. As Saturday was a working day for one of my friends, we started our journey at night around 9.30pm. Night driving is always pleasant as long as you don’t sleep while driving. This is mainly because traffic at night is bearable and it is easier to cruise your vehicle at a decent speed without too much of braking. Night driving also helps in improving the fuel average of the vehicle. We were driving my friend’s XUV 500. We took the GT road and travelled via Sonepat, Panipat, Karnal, Ambala, Chandighar, Bilaspur, Mandi and then towards Kullu. But just before the Kullu tunnel we took a right turn towards Banjar which led us to Gushaini. Gushaini is

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a small village in Tirthan valley.

It took us around 10 hours of drive from Delhi to reach this scenic place, away from the maddening crowd, away from heat and dust of Delhi. Post monsoon, everything there looked awash in emerald glow!

The shades of green were spectacular, surrounded by mountains, and the freshness in the air was as pure as it could be! This place is the ideal destination for someone seeking solitude in the arms of

nature. No commercial humdrum, no noise or air pollution, the villagers are kind and friendly; asking about your family and you, even if they are meeting you for the first time! What a welcome deviation from our big city culture where no one has time for the other person!

There are several home stay options available but we decided for a place called Trishla Home Stay, run by Gyan Singh.

When we reached this scenic place, it was already 7.30 in the morning. In a big city like Delhi no one would like to entertain a guest at 7.30 in the morning but here our hosts gave us a warm welcome with some refreshment and tea. We went to our rooms to freshen up and then stepped out to explore the surrounding. There is lot of scope for adventure sports such as trekking through the Great Himalayan National Forest, water rafting, fishing (please do not go by our experience!) . The trekking opens up a whole new world to the unaccustomed eyes, with its vast array of flora and fauna, some rare species of birds and plants, hard to find anywhere else in the world.

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life, sharing home food cooked by them; it is a welcome change from impersonal hotel stay. Even government encourages such home stay because it demands no additional infrastructure and yet provides good source of livelihood for the local population. These home stays have all the modern amenities, comfortable beds, TV, geyser etc. This is a wonderful method

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of cross cultural exchange, especially for people from other nationalities and ethnic background. We visited a small temple in the village, where everyone including the head priest in the temple welcomed us with prasad and even invited us for evening meal (bhog). We politely declined their offer and returned to our home stay.

We were treated with some local delicacies

by the host. We even cooked our own food after taking permission from the host (which he gladly gave). On our return, we took a detour via Jalori pass (mountain pass nearest to Delhi at 10,800ft), Narkanda, Chail and then Chandigarh, which took about three hours extra. Tirthan Valley is indeed an ideal weekend outing for those staying in Delhi!

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A magical country that charms all Report: Jyoti Balani

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hen I left for Ireland, I was entirely clueless about the excitement in store for me. The first thing I realised after reaching there was that the Irish are a very friendly and hospitable people. Ireland was full of pleasant surprises such as stunning beaches, vast expanses of greenery and soaring mountains, exciting pubs, delicious stews, exotic cheese and colourful markets, etc.

Northern Ireland My first guide Dee Morgan was one of those friendly and warm Irish people that I met in Belfast. Named one of the world’s top destinations for 2012, Belfast has emerged 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, there is never a dull moment in this energetic city. There is also sightseeing, shopping, great places to eat, drink and stay and an exciting calendar of events all year round in Belfast, enough to keep almost everyone on their toes.

It was fabulous walking on cobbled streets, looking upto the Albert Memorial Clock, going to the beautiful Victoria Square for shopping, visiting some fantastic restaurants such as Tedford’s while in Belfast not to forget the delicious and intoxicating Irish coffee. While in Belfast, I attended a

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Wicklow mountains

Ireland was full of pleasant surprises such as stunning beaches, vast expanses of greenery and soaring mountains, exciting pubs, delicious stews, exotic cheeses and colourful markets, etc. seafood cookery class to acquaint myself with Irish cooking. The Belfast Cookery School is very popular and has various courses for those who wish to learn basic or advanced Irish cooking.

After my cookery class, I visited the Titanic Belfast, which is the world’s largest Titanic visitor experience. Housed in an iconic, six floor building; with state of the art infrastructure, the Titanic Belfast tells us

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the story of the magnificent Titanic, from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s through her construction and launch, to her well-known maiden voyage and ensuing place in history. Dinner was at Nick’s Warehouse, one of Belfast’s most popular restaurants.

On the third day of my Irish visit, my guide Dee Morgan picked me up from MalMaison hotel in Belfast to proceed to

the Causeway Coastal Route. This road trip is rated as one of the top five road trips worldwide and leads one to stunning sights in Northern Ireland. Some 120 miles of spectacular coastline transports one past rugged and windswept cliffs, fantastic scenery, fabulous un-spoilt beaches, historic castles, churches and forts, over bridges, under arches, past bays, beaches and strange rock formations. Our first stop was

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the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, a thrilling experience to go across a 30m deep and 20 m wide chasm that was traditionally erected by salmon fishermen. After this we stopped at Bushmills Inn for a quick lunch of hearty Irish stew followed by a dash of whisky at Old Bushmills distillery. Next we stopped at The Giant’s Causeway, a magnificent natural attraction and Northern Island’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Formed over 60 million years ago, when molten lava cooled suddenly on contact with water, it is an awe inspiring landscape of mostly hexagonal basalt columns. We spent the night at Causeway Hotel after an excellent meal at Tartine-Distiller’s Arms.

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Republic of Ireland Next morning my guide drove me to the railway station in Belfast. After a comfortable train journey of two and a half hours, I reached Dublin. This city is one of Europe’s oldest and maximum cities, wonderfully cosmopolitan atmosphere with trendy bars; fine dine restaurants, stylish shops, hotels, is what Dublin is all about. Cobbled alleys, Viking remains, Georgian squares, Medieval and modern architecture all this side by side-Dublin’s history goes back over a thousand years. While in Dublin, I was first put up in The Shelbourne-a Renaissance hotel. This is one of the finest hotels in the city and has recently launched a spa where I underwent a treatment. This beautiful hotel has several interesting eateries such as the Lord Mayor’s lounge which I was told is well known for afternoon tea. My guide in Dublin, John Byrne was another friendly Irishman who also knew about ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ which was shot partly in Dublin. The next

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Titanic built in Belfast shipyard 1912

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morning John and I departed for Wicklow.

In Wicklow we first visited the Powerscourt House & Gardens, charming walled gardens, with outstanding terraces, striking statues and manicured trees which are linked by carefully designed walks and set in splendid surroundings. With several attractions such as the Japanese gardens, Italian gardens, pet’s cemetery, Dolphin pond, the Tower Valley in this area; one has plenty to do and see here. There is also a bright little café which is very popular with locals and tourists where we had lunch. Our next stop was Glendalough, the ‘valley of the two lakes’ and is known for its natural beauty and rich history. Spectacular scenery, archeology and abundant wildlife is what one should expect while visiting this valley. Its magnificence and serenity touches the soul. The Glendalough Valley is

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located in the Wicklow Mountains and has several attractions such as the world famous Monastic Site with a Round Tower, to it’s scenic lakes and valleys, as well as a selection of walks and trails in the area such as The Wicklow Way. This valley is home to one of Ireland’s most impressive monastic sites founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. We proceeded to Macreddin Village which houses the beautiful Brookslodge hotel and Wells Spa. After checking-in, I went for a rejuvenating spa treatment and in the evening we dined at the Strawberry Tree which is Ireland only certified organic restaurant. The next morning we left for Dublin where I went on a food trial with Eveleen Coyle and discovered many culinary delights.

The same evening I visited Thornton’s a Michelin star restaurant in Fitzwilliam hotel run by MasterChef Kevin Thornton.

My Irish trip was fun; it was also a learning experience in many ways. Ireland is intoxicating to say the least, with beautiful sights, exotic cuisine, and friendly people; it makes for the perfect holiday destination.

I definitely hope to go back to this magical country that charmed me!

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MPG Club in picture perfect Mahabaleshwar Report: Jyoti Balani

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MPG Club offers 32 well-appointed rooms and suites with all modern amenities. The idea is to cater to both business and leisure travelers.

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estled in the ranges of the Western Ghats, away from the hustle and bustle of busy cities, lies picture perfect Mahabaleshwar. The cool and misty milieu of this holiday destination is popular not only with honeymooners but also those who are looking for a weekend getaway. At an altitude of 1,372m, Mahabaleshwar is the highest hill station in Western India.

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holiday destination, Mahabaleshwar is also known for its historic and religious worth.

Named after Lord Shiva also called Lord Mahabali, enshrined at the Gokarna temple, this beautiful location attracts hordes of visitors year after year. Mahabaleshwar was developed by the British as a place where people could rejuvenate and improve their health and well being. A lot of people traveled here to avoid extreme summers and stayed in charming little bungalows and resorts. Mahabaleshwar

is unpolluted with ample greenery and beauty which makes it a traveler’s delight. Mahabaleshwar has managed to retain numerous majestic mansions built during the days of the British Raj. The climate here is pleasant throughout the year which is why one can visit this mind blowing destination anytime one pleases. Mahabaleshwar can be reached easily via road. There are several State and Private buses that travel to this beautiful destination from Mumbai, Pune and Goa.

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Those who wish to travel by car can do so too. The nearest airport is Pune while the nearest railway stations are at Pune (120km) and Wartar (62km) Mahabaleshwar has always been known to produce the best strawberries in India.

This hill station is also famed for crushes, jams, chikkis, raspberries, fudge etc. Those who love the thrill of adrenaline can indulge in various recreational activities such as trekking, paragliding and other adventure activities like go-karting or

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From the swamplands of the Sunderbans in the east, to the deep forests of Ranthambore in the west, and from the undulations of Dudwa in the north to the depths of Nagarhole in the south, the Tiger Trail menu has it all. playing golf or just wandering around the farms and markets. Several tourists prefer to go to the Venna Lake for boating and horse riding. Mahabaleshwar has an air of serenity and mystique to it which is why one can’t help but fall in love with it.

MPG Club is a resort located in Mahabaleshwar. It is 120km from the Pune Airport and 45km from the Satara Railway station. This resort is a contemporary property that stands as an exquisite display of splendor and comfort. The main block in which resides the reception, the conference hall and the restaurant is a 100 yrs old

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heritage building. It was earlier known as Parsi Gymkhana and very popular by the name MPG Club. The resort is currently built on 2 acres of land.

“It is an aura recreated with the openness of the resort with heritage exterior and modern interiors. A place full of hospitality and here guest always comes first. MPG Club is committed towards the development of the environment as well as the local community by educating the local people and utilising the services of the same”, says General Manager Ravi Katoch.

MPG Club offers 32 well-appointed

rooms and suites with all modern amenities.

The idea is to cater to both business and leisure travelers. Internet is complimentary for all guests. There are four types of rooms; the first type is called Mansion and these are old fashion French style rooms with pickets but the interiors are modern.

5 rooms have valley view and 5 rooms over look the lawns. The second type is Maisonette Haute View; these are rooms with modern interiors. These spacious rooms are placed on the first floor to offer a view of the resort. Maisonette Picket rooms are on the ground floor and are designed

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Splurge in old fashion French style with pickets but interiors are modern and spacious. 6 rooms have valley and lush green lawn view and 6 rooms give you the feel of being on your own with privacy. Suite d’Angle is the name give to the two corner suites with private balconies. These rooms are equipped with Jacuzzi in the bathroom. There is also a glass partition in the bathroom with both side curtains.

Executive Chef Sandeep Singh and his team handle the restaurant Tiger Trail in MPG Club. This restaurant has an interesting tale attached to it. A long, long time ago, the British went on trails across India to hunt the ever-elusive tiger. Those trips across the subcontinent formed a sort of pattern, popularly known as ‘Tiger Trail’. The menu in these restaurants has been created to reminisce about those adventures and contains preparations from each area that the trails covered. From the swamplands of the Sunderbans in the east, to the deep forests of Ranthambore in the west, and from the undulations of Dudwa

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in the north to the depths of Nagarhole in the south, the Tiger Trail menu has it all.

The trailers of yesteryears stayed in forest lodges, watched deer frolic the greenery as if it were their personal backyard, sat by the campfires while their guide cooked for them, and jumped in sheer delight on the very sight of a pugmark. As the trailers could not bring home a tiger as a souvenir from their trails in the wilderness, they decided to bring the various cuisines of the regions where they trailed the tiger.

Memories of the various campfires that they sat by with a guide cooking a meal for them made these trailers create the Open Hearth where a chef will be a guide, and guests in Tiger Trail can create a meal to suit their tastes. Start a meal with Murgh Shahjahani Shorba (Royal Beginning to Tiger Trail culinary hunt), and then go for the Matka Murgh (chicken cooked on slow fire served in sealed earthen pot), or the Murgh Handi Lababdar, or Chingri Macher Malaikari (A traditional prawn curry from Bengal. Very popular in Sunderbans

region) or Masala Grilled Fish (Mustard and lime marinated grilled fish served with mint sauce). Other specialties inspired by the forest hunts include Tandoori Jhinga, (Fresh large prawns marinated with yoghurt saffron and select spices; roasted in tandoor, Tiger Abode of Srisailam inspired this creation.), Ajwaini Fish Tikka (Char grilled Fish inspired by Sunderbans region; marinated with an assortment of spices, cooked in tandoor), Chandi ka Tikka (A favorite from Dudwa, where boneless chicken is marinated in fresh dairy produce from local farms, like curd, cheese cream, and then finished in a tandoor with traditional Indian spices), Pug Mark (Lamb mince with specially grounded chef’s secret spices made to the shape of Tiger’s Pug & pan grilled and Gosht Seekh (Prepared with marinated mutton mince, skewered, roasted in tandoor. This was invented in Bandhavgarh in Madhya Pradesh which is known for the number of tigers in this region).

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Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Report: Jyoti Balani

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erfect for family vacations, the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Alibaug’s elegant surroundings create a relaxing atmosphere for both business and leisure travelers. This resort offers convenient amenities, luxurious rooms and fine dining, making it the best option for a stay in Alibaug. The design of this resort is based on Sri Lankan and Balinese architecture.

Aparanta is a contemporary all-day dining restaurant where modern design meets innovative cuisine. This roundthe-clock Alibaug dining destination showcases an array of international delights, signature salads, grilled specialties, snacks, a dedicated kids 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 Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream. This restaurant can seat 90 people at one time and is operational round the clock.

Kokum & Spice is a fine dining specialty restaurant in Radisson resort and Spa in Alibaug. The name of the restaurant is inspired from Kokum, a deep purple berry and a key ingredient in most of the recipes offered.

Kokum & Spice is a fine dining specialty restaurant in Radisson resort and Spa in Alibaug. This eatery overlooks the Veshwi Lake, serves coastal cuisine and is managed by Chef Sudhir Jadhav. The name of the restaurant is inspired from Kokum, a deep purple berry and a key ingredient in most of the recipes offered. Nuances of regional cooking along with usage of original ingredients make this restaurant a class apart. The restaurant features an interactive kitchen, seafood display and exclusively designed gold plated crockery and cutlery. This elegant restaurant serves food from Raigad, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri,

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Splurge Re-defining Alibaug as a destination Says Suppriya Malhotra – General Manager: “Ever since Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Alibaug has opened, it has re-defined Alibaug as a destination to reckon. We are proud to say that we have put Alibaug on the International Map. The property has grown from strength to strength and has now given Alibaug the distinction of becoming a Wedding Destination. I believe that it is our total commitment to 100pc guest satisfaction and high levels of customer service that has made our guests return to us time and again. Going further, we renew our commitment to service excellence and customer delight, through innovation and customer engagement.”

Says Executive Chef Devwrath Jategaokar, “I believe that food plays an important role in any stay at a hotel and we have gone great lengths to ensure that we serve food that excels in taste as well as quality. In fact we have gone much beyond this and

“I believe that food plays an important role in any stay at a hotel and we have gone great lengths to ensure that we serve food that excels in taste as well as quality. In fact we have gone much beyond this and have asked ourselves, time and again, as to what is it that a guest would want when on a holiday.”

Goa, Karwar and Mangalore. Popular Preparations include Kaju Kothambir Vadi, Sole Kadi, Goan Curry, Malwani Kombdi Masala, Malwani Waran, Modak and Kokum Martini. Around 86 people can be seated at one point of time in this restaurant and it is open from 7 to 11.30 in the evening.

The resort houses Mandara Spa which is renowned worldwide and offers massage treatments, aromatherapy and detoxification. At 20,000 square feet, Mandara Spa is one of the largest spas in Asia. Exotic and serene, it is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and water bodies, creating a perfect escape from the stress of daily life. Spacious spa rooms feature tasteful teakwood, silk and silver artwork that blend with classic elegance and contemporary design to evoke feelings tranquility and harmony.

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They are pleasantly surprised to hear that we can cater to these requirements, in addition to the other five star food specialties. Our All Day Dining Restaurant Aparanta serves all items on the menu, 24 hours, the thought process was that a guest on a holiday may want to eat any dish at any time and we must be geared to cater to his requirements. Kokum & Spice our Coastal Specialty Restaurant has also been very well received and I am happy to share that we have guests who come all the way

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from Mumbai and Pune just to enjoy a meal at one of our restaurants and this is indeed satisfying. As far as Kokum & Spice goes, we have ensured that the cuisine is as authentic as it can possibly be. We have undertaken an 18 day journey wherein, Chef Sudhir Jadhav actually stayed with locals to understand the finer nuances of cooking. He stayed with locals in Alibaug going right upto Karwar in Goa to ensure that we are able to cater to varied ways in which the Konkan region makes it’s preparations. All our masalas are hand ground”.

The Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Alibaug’s 156 hotel rooms and suites feature either private balconies or private gardens. These hotel rooms are equipped with convenient amenities, such as

complimentary broadband internet access, daily newspaper and electronic safe. All rooms are well anointed and offer facilities available in the best of hotels. The rooms are divided as 52 Superior rooms, 71 Deluxe Rooms, 5 Executive Suites with Living room, 16 independent villas ideal for a family, 8 Lake View villas and 4 Top Suites spread across 2000 sq ft. overlooking the Sayadhri mountain range.

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Louis XIII Luxury meets Legacy

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n exclusive evening around the tasting of the 100 year old spirit Louis XIII was held at Tre Forni Bar & Restaurant at Park Hyatt Hyderabad.

Located at the mezzanine level the restaurant offers authentic Northern Italian cuisine along with comfortable and welcoming dining experience. Chef Matteo Grandi had carefully crafted a very fine and appealing four course menu which culminated with the tasting of the very rare Louis XIII de Remy Martin. Louis XIII is available in very few hotels across the world. A blend of 1200 eaux.de.vie aged 100 years in oak casks, each decanter is the result of devotion of four generations of cellar masters which makes Louis XIII one of the finest and one of the rarest spirits in the world. Vincent Cleme said, brand ambassador of Louis XIII said, “There are very few bottles of Louis XIII across the world. This private event was a rare opportunity to explore the world’s most prestigious spirit and we thank Park Hyatt Hyderabad for organising and putting together a fantastic night”. While a life is counted in years, Louis XIII is enjoyed over centuries. Its name pays homage to the Kings of France, during whose reign the Remy Martin family settled in the Cognac region.

The hotel takes pride in hosting Cognac appreciation evenings in Hyderabad for the first time and the dinner was an opportunity to offer our guests a unique and delightful experience” said Sven Hoffmeyer, General Manager at Park Hyatt Hyderabad. On this occasion EAM-F&B Girish Ganeshan said “We are happy to organize such events at Park Hyatt Hyderabad as we are on a mission

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to set standards of promoting these finest luxuries that one can experience”, The creation of the Louis XIII in 1974 represents the absolute mastery of time and craftsmanship, a succession of daring initiatives, and an unceasing quest for quality within the house of Remy Martin. The result of the passionate work and devotion of four generation of cellar masters, every bottle of Louis XIII is the unique blend of 1200 eaux-di-vie from Grande Champagne, the best Cognac region, aged upto 100 years. It pays homage to the King of France during whose reign the Remy Martin family settled in the Cognac region.

Louis XIII was also the first to recognize Cognac as a category on its own versus

brandy. The favorite Cognac of great personalities Churchill, Picasso or Chaplin, Louis XIII is the king of spirits, appreciated by fine wine and spirits enthusiasts around the world. Everyone who appreciates the finer things in life will appreciate this fabulous spirit.

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Singleton: A tasting of history

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ingle malt appreciation night was held at Park Hyatt Hyderabad in their South East Asian restaurant called Oriental Bar & Kitchen.

The restaurant has a spacious bar with a perfect dining setting to enjoy a glass of Singleton by Glen Ord along with a specially crafted menu prepared by Chef Shanmuganathan Marimuthu.

The event began with single malt tasting and a delightful pairing of an enticing four course menu led by Sam Chandy. He heads the South India marketing function for Diageo’s luxury portfolio. Sam rounded everyone and got the tasting started as he interacted with the audience on various attributes and tasting notes of Singleton.

The Singleton of Glen Ord 12 years old is a single malt scotch whiskey from Glen Ord distillery in the Scottish highlands.

To complement this single malt chef had

prepared an eclectic variety of main course ranging from chicken served with lemon, black sesame to stemmed wanton mix vegetable with spicy sauce.

“The hotel takes pride in hosting whiskey appreciation evenings in Hyderabad and the dinner was an opportunity to associate with our guests” said Sven Hoffmeyer, General Manager at Park Hyatt Hyderabad.

Saint Clair Wine of Origin

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ark Hyatt Hyderabad had announced an evening of wine appreciation along with savory culinary delights which took place at The Dining Room on 9th November this year. The event began with wine tasting and food pairing, led

by Matt Thomson, consultant winemaker who has been involved with Saint Clair wines since its inception. His natural, uncluttered approach helps produce wines with distinctive characters, which are clearly appreciated by an increasingly sophisticated wine drinking community in various wine markets around the world.

Matt spends most of his time in the vineyards until harvest monitoring the changing flavour of the grapes. He notes the difference in flavour between bunches and between the different vineyard areas to ensure that they are picked at the most favorable time. Blessed with a fabulous palate and incredible skill for optimising these grape flavours at harvest, his skills

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and the time he spends in the vineyard are extremely important in Saint Clair’s viticulture and winemaking process and the results are wines of outstanding quality.

The spectacular ambiance of The Dining Room created a perfect mood for the wine evening while Matt Thomson took great pride in familiarising the guests about its unique attributes. Matt Thomson feels Indian cuisine pairs very well with Saint Clair wines. “The Sauvignon pairs well with prawn kebab, daal and dosa, Chardonnay with Korma, Chicken Tikka Masala and Tandoori Chicken. The Pinot Noir pairs excellently with Rogan Josh or any other mildly spiced lamb dish. I wish guests develop the new flavors for these wines from New Zealand as we are one of the leading wine companies with exceptional quality records,” he added.

Saint Clair family estate is owned by Neal

and Judy Ibbotson in Marlborough since 1978 and produces some of the leading wines in the country. To complement these finest wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir the chef had prepared an eclectic variety of main courses ranging from pistachio crusted tenderloin with arugula, brussel sprouts, olive crusted baked betki, baked zucchini and feta on a bed of tomatoes and many more. “The hotel takes pride in hosting Saint Clair wine evening for the first time in Hyderabad and the dinner was an opportunity to associate with our guests” said Sven Hoffmeyer, General Manager at Park Hyatt Hyderabad.

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Numerological Preparations: For the Number 5 Concept and report: Jyoti Balani Food and location courtesy: Kabab Hut, Sun n Sand, Pune, India Numerology as we all know is used to determine an individual’s personality, strengths and talents, obstacles, inner needs, emotional reactions and ways of dealing with others. These days a lot of people use numerology to examine their life, take advantage of unexplored opportunities, or simply figure out where to go next. But few people are aware there is a connection between food and numerology as well. Every number has both good as well as bad qualities. People associated with a particular number are more likely to suffer from a sickness owing to the ill effects connected with their numbers; which is why numerologists recommend foods that help in curing that particular weakness. We consulted prominent numerologist Swetta Jumaani and she came up with a list of ingredients suitable to each number starting from number 1. These ingredients were then passed onto talented chefs from Pune to create 6 unique recipes using their creativity and imagination. Needless to say the results were amazing and are here for all to see and try out these recipes.

Number 5: The Highly Versatile Number 5 people {Mercury}: People born on the 5th, 14th and 23rd in any month are termed as Number 5 people, ruled by the planet Mercury, and their lucky Numbers are 5. Gemini’s and Virgos are ruled by number 5 too. Mercury {Buddh} is the fastest of all the planets, 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 Mercurial influence, these people are very adaptable to almost everyone. They get along with most people, but they also have wonderful elasticity of character.

Mercury is also known to be the planet of communication. Himesh Reshammiya is a number 5 too; a believer in numerology, his name with the extra ‘M’ in Reshammiya was added 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, when disintegrated, has the ability to join back, the best part being that it does not show it has been 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 to speculate in stocks, gambling or taking risks. If they are good, they remain so; but if they are bad, all the preaching in the world cannot reform them. Their greatest drawback is that they exhaust their nervous system to such an extent that they fall victims to nervous breakdowns of the worst kind, and under any mental tension, they become irritable and short 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 a

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Swetta Jumaani is from the famed Jumaani family, an ardent fan of her father, the Eminent Numerologist Bansilal M Jumaani, Swetta keenly studied this occult science of numerology under the competent guidance of her father who was a capable Guru. Swetta Jumaani inaugurated her office in Pune on the 6th of Jul 2003. She created major ripples when her very first prediction on Aug 24 2003, regarding the effects of the planet Mars as it moves closer to the earth, rang true word by word. She can be contacted on http://www.jumaani.com.

Here she tells us a little about number 5 people, their characteristics, their lucky colors, numbers, recommends the line of work that will benefit them, etc.

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CUISINE different ‘avtaar’ in every film. Kajol {5th August} is also a number 5. As they are very active, quick-witted, and fast in thought and action a number 5 person would hate slow and dull work. They would find it difficult to work with the same set of people for a long 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 that concern the young. They are so quick and versatile that they would fit in easily in almost any line of work they set their mind on. If they develop their will power they can rise in life to a very high position. The weaker side of the nature could make them vulnerable to be involved with social lavishness, drinking, gambling, etc, and lead a self-indulgent life. Their over-versatility too can be 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 of

green 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, except the 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), caraway seeds, banana, thyme, hazel-nuts, walnuts and nuts of all kinds.

Using these ingredients Master chef Ishtiyaque Qureshi has dished up 5 recipes for you.

Sheer Shakarkandi (sweet potato in milk) Serves 4/preparation time: 1 hour

Ingredients: 750 gms sweet potatoes(cut into ½ inch thick slices) 1 litre milk 125 gm sugar 5 green cardamom 1 tsp kewra water 8 almonds, boil, peel and slice 10 pistachios, boil, peel and slice Method:• Boil milk, add sweet potatoes, sugar, green cardamom, rose and kewra water.

• Cook on slow fire till all the milk gets absorbed and sweet potatoes become very soft.

• If required, add additional milk or some water.

• Serve hot or cold, garnish with almond and pistachio.

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Khatta chicken tikka

Serves 4/preparation time: 45 minutes, Marination time: 2 hours Ingredients: 800 gms chicken breast boneless (cut into medium chunks) 100 gms fresh amla paste (gooseberry) 25 gms ginger garlic paste 50 gms cashewnut paste ¼ tsp caraway seeds ½ tsp red chilli powder ¼ tsp garam masala powder 1 tbsp roasted chana dal powder 3 tbsp fresh cream 2tbsp olive oil Salt to taste Method:• Marinate the chicken in salt, red chillies, ginger, garlic and amla for 2 hours.

• Add remaining ingredients, adding fresh cream and olive oil in the end.

• Arrange the tikka on skewers.

• Grill on the charcoal or lava stone grill or in a preheated oven at 180 C for 15-20 minutes.

Hareesa Reshmi

Serves 4/ preparation time:-1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients: 500 gm lean mutton from shoulder or leg 1.5 litre milk 125gms oats 100 gms pure ghee

1/3 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder ½ tsp cumin powder ¼ tsp aniseed powder ¼ tsp green cardamom powder 5 cloves garlic 1 piece ginger, crushed 100 gms onions, sliced and fried Salt to taste Method:• Cook oats in milk stirring regularly taking care that it 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 the red chilli, coriander, cumin, aniseed, ginger and garlic.

• When meat is tender remove from the liquid. Shred the meat pieces into thin fibers and keep aside. Strain the liquid through a muslin cloth or strainer and keep aside.

• In a pan boil the liquid, add cooked oats, shredded meat and salt. Cook on slow fire stirring regularly till it becomes thick. Fry sliced onions in 100 gms ghee and temper.

• Eaten on its own as it is wholesome and forms a meal.

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Suran (yam) ke shammi Serves 4/preparation time: 1 hour

Ingredients: 500 gm yam 100 gm Bengal gram, washed and soak in water for 30 minutes 1 inch ginger 5 cloves garlic 2 medium onions, chopped 3 brown cardamom 5 clove 1 stick cinnamon 1 tsp black pepper corn ¼ th tsp salt 25 gms mint leaves, chopped 1 green chilli, chopped 100 ml pure ghee Method:• 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 soup Serves 4/preparation time: 45 minutes

Ingredients: 20 gm butter 1 carrot, chopped 1 celery stick, chopped 1 potato, chopped 500 gms onions, chopped 2tsp ginger, chopped 1 litre chicken stock 100 ml whipping cream ¼ th tsp freshly ground pepper ¼ tsp freshly ground black cumin (alternatively white cumin can be used) Salt to taste Method:• Melt butter and cook onion and celery for about 5 minutes till softened.

• Stir in potatoes, carrots, ginger and chicken stock.

• Bring to a boil. Reduce the flame, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.

• Pour the soup into a food blender and blend until smooth.

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• Return the soup to the pan.

• Stir in the cream and cumin and add pepper and salt to taste.

• Reheat gently to serve.

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Flavoursome

Chi and the Titanic Platter that melted!

Ravi V. Chhabra

Managing Editor, Fnbworld.com

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imple, eco-friendly and Vaastu interiors are the hallmark at Chi Kitchen and Bar. But there’s more than just the ‘Chi’ (positive energy in Chinese) to it. The four-year old restaurant chain has three outlets in Delhi, all specialize in major pan-Asian cuisines - Chinese, Japanese and Thai. I had tried the one at Safdurjung Development Area (SDA) a couple of months back and looked forward to the other in Select Citywalk Mall at Saket.

As I meandered through the posh buildings and made my way into the ritzy Select Citywalk Mall, I found that Chi was ideally located, surrounded with bustling shops and wore a pleasant facade. It was past tea-time, I started with the Mix

Seafood Soup that I chose from a wide range of potpourri of soups ( 160-190).

These included Sour and Pepper Clear Soup with broccoli and shiitake, Yunnan Jiaozi Dumpling Soup, Fresh & Flavourful Chi Corn Soup, besides the regular Hot &

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Sour and Manchow.

I tried a slice each from an assortment of Chizzas (Chinese pizza) and each slice turned out to be distinctively flavourful with highly creative alias’ such as Good Fellas, A Passage to India, Alice in

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I realised how much difference it makes when the restaurant is conceived and run by a trained hotelier. Sohrab Sitaram is a diehard hospitality professional having worked for 6 years with the Taj group of hotels and thereafter he made a foray into standalone restaurants. He has spent

Photography: Mohd Nasir

Wonderland, The Gods Must be Crazy, The Green Mile and The Right Stuff ( 315 - 450).

The origin of pizza lies in China and it is believed that Marco Polo took the recipe with him to Italy! The dimsums variety ( 150-395) includes prawn, pork and chicken dumplings. The chef’s special Titanic dimsum platter, a collection of 16 pieces priced at 1,200 includes the best of prawn and chicken dumplings Har Gao, Bao and Pork Puff. Chi specials include lobsters, an epicurean delight served with tangy black pepper sauce ( 1,200), soft shell crabs ( 1,050), steamed fish ( 430), Nasi Goreng, Burma cuisine Khaousay among others. When dining out in a group one can opt for Ramen, family soupy meal in a bowl, and claypots like the Bak Kut, Laksa Lemak claypot 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 at 450. For the main course go for the delectable varieties of duck priced at 415 and the Thai and Japanese curries priced between 350-450.

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Flavoursome

Sohrab Sitaram

over 13 years in the restaurants industry and has been closely associated with some of the most successful restaurants and bars such as Tabularasa, No Escape, Shalom, Trevi, Laid Back Waters and Italic.

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In his many years of work experience, Sohrab has seen the food and beverage industry from the eyes of an employee, an investor and as a consultant and is the cofounder of the parent company Squareroot Hospitalities Pvt. Ltd. In a brief interaction with Sohrab at the Saket Mall inside Chi, Car N Style learnt Chi has recently had a tie up with one of the leading Malls in Mumbai for an outlet of 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft area. The first Chi started 4 years back in the SDA complex.

The second in the row is Chi at Selectcity Walk Mall and it has recently added Chi at Jangpura and Chi, Chandigarh is in the offing.

Sohrab is a professional golfer and keyboardist and about taking out time for his passions, he told me: “The whole idea is to organise life in such a manner so that all the interests can be pursued. A lot of time is spent in hiring managers and operations, personnel - aggressiveness, passion and flair are the three most important things followed by the industry.

Once the business is in safe hands operationally, then one does not get

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into the details of running the business.

Furthermore, once new projects are conceptualized then the next 8 months are spent in creating processes and standardization”.

Setting up superior systems and processes to handle business is Sohrab’s specialisation. He loves simplicity and a chunk of his time is utilized in analysing and creating systems which are easy.

“There is no point trying to finish your entire task sheet; don’t feel guilty if some

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tasks have not been completed, they can always be done the next day. Always time the tasks - I use certain timers and clocks on the laptop to time the tasks that I am working on and stick to the timings, as the amount of work accomplished in a timed manner is much faster than not having a target at all. I don’t watch TV – instead, I’d rather record the program and then watch it in spare time. Most of the times, I try to find podcasts associated with that particular program. I visit facebook, twitter

and other social media sites only once a day. I have made music, golf and other hobbies a priority and give them equal importance as work. Keeping the phone on silent while doing important tasks calls can wait. All missed calls are anyway recorded!”

Meanwhile, the Wasabi Prawn Dumplings arrived on the table as a surprise. Each bite simply melted in my mouth; the Rainbow Prawn Dumplings were a feast for the eyes and for the palate. Not to forget the aromatic Mix Seafood Soup that I recommend to all non-vegetarians, especially in the winters.

The Chizzas are thin and crunchy with lavish cheese and myriad toppings. The overall dining here is very pleasant and the menu is eclectic with the Titanic Platter being a must. A three-course meal for two without alcohol would cost between 1,500-2,000. My experience with the 2 Chi outlets makes me want to try out the third Chi at Jangpura. I shall do it in the New Year!

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BenQ’s Gaming Monitor XL2420TX Price 31,000/BenQ has launched XL2420TX, its flagship gaming monitors for professional and competitive FPS (First-Person Shooting) game. Features include 12M:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio; 120Hz, 24”W, 3D LED monitor; comes with NVIDIA 3D glasses and embedded IR emitter; NVIDIA 3D Vision 2 – Light Boost technology; 1920x1080 resolution; Display Mode- 17” to 24”,­Trademark Senseye Technology; Black eQualizer, S Switch, FPS Mode, Display Mode, Smart Scaling and 2ms GTG.

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A Voice Command button provides direct access to phone functions and activates the Siri feature on iPhones.

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The new Elite and Classen range from Ego floorings Ego floorings have introduced the new Elite and Classen range of Laminate floorings to grace the ground beneath your feet. The new Elite range is available in 16 different shades and complies with the European standard floor (AC3 Grade) and is priced at 140 per sq.ft.

The new premium Classen collection (AC4 Grade material) is a focussed series of 12 shades (all variants from the oak family) and comes at a price of 235 per sq.ft. Both Elite and Premium Classen range are completely resistant from flame, stain, scratch and abrasion.

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Masterminded by designers Clemens Weisshaar and Reed Kram, and developed using the most efficient and sustainable processes, the R18 Ultra Chair is made from a mix of carbon fibre, carbon and high-strength sheet aluminium.

This combination guarantees maximum stability and comfort with minimum consumption of materials, and also ensures that the chair is almost feather-light to lift.

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Skeyndor’s Vitamin C Line Skeyndor has came out with its product line enriched with highly absorbable “Vitamin C” which is intended to combat dark spots, wrinkles, lack of radiance, rashes, skin dullness.

Under this line Skeyndor has introduced Vitamin C Protective cream (priced at 2,050/- for 50ml), Vitamin Bright eyes (priced at 1,670/- for 250ml) and Vitamin C body radiance lotion (priced at 1,750/- for 15ml) for in India.

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CAR BUYER’S GUIDE CARS PRICED UPTO 7 LAKH COMPANY

MODEL

Fiat

Grande Punto

Ford

Fiesta Classic Figo

GM

Beat Spark Sail U-VA

Honda Hyundai

Minimum

Maximum

Petrol

15.2

1172

5.43

5.74

Diesel

20.3

1248

6.22

6.28

Petrol

13.9

1596

6.19

6.22

Petrol

15.6

1196

4.3

5.62

Diesel

20

1399

5.42

6.96

Petrol/LPG

18.61/13.3

1199

4.17

5.54

Diesel

24

936

5.09

6.46

Petrol/LPG

18/18

995

3.48

4.1

Petrol

18.2

1199

4.87

6.08

Diesel

22.1

1248

6.46

7.51

18.4/16.5

1198

4.6

6.49

Jazz

Petrol

16.7

1198

6.5

7

i10 (1.1l)

Petrol/LPG

19.81/NA

1086

4.08

4.97

Petrol (MT/AT)

20.36/16.95

1197

4.81

6.97

Petrol

18.5

1200

5.24

6.04

Diesel

21.9

1396

6.83

6.83

Eon

Petrol/LPG

21.1/21.1

814

3.08

4.21

Santro Xing

Petrol/CNG

17.92/11.88

1086

3.26

4.53

Accent Executive

Petrol/CNG

16.36/11.26

1495

5.7

6.07

Electric

NA

NA

3.55

4.47

Alto 800

Petrol/CNG

22.7/30.46

796

2.71

3.95

Alto K10

Petrol

20.2

998

3.53

3.71

Reva-i

A-Star (MT/ AT)

Petrol

19/16.98

998

4.17

5.04

Omni

Petrol/LPG

14.7/10.9

796

2.75

3.02

Estilo

Petrol/CNG

19/26.3

998

3.78

4.81

Petrol/ CNG / LPG

18.9/13.1/26.2

998

3.9

4.89

Petrol (MT/AT)

18.5 /17.16

1197

4.65

5.73

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ENGINE cc

Petrol (MT/AT)

i20

Maruti Suzuki

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl/kmpkg

Brio

i10 1.2L Kappa

Mahindra Reva

PRICE In lakhs (Delhi)

FUEL Petrol/Diesel/CNG/LPG

Diesel

23.2

1248

5.94

7.17

Petrol

18.6

1197

4.96

6.3

Diesel

22.9

1248

6.19

7.82

Petrol

11.96

1298

5.63

6.54

Petrol/CNG

15.10/20

1196

3.37

4.51

Ertiga(LXi)

Petrol

16.02

1373

6.52

6.47

Dzire

Petrol

19.1

1197

5.41

5.98

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Mahindra Nissan

PRICE In lakhs (Delhi)

FUEL Petrol/Diesel/CNG/LPG

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl/kmpkg

ENGINE cc

Minimum

Maximum

Diesel

23.4

1248

6.63

6.63

Quanto

Diesel

17.21

1493

6.74

6.74

Verito

Petrol

14.4

1390

5.79

COMPANY

MODEL

Micra

Petrol

18.06

1198

4.66

6.29

Diesel

23.08

1461

6.59

6.59

Sunny (XE)

Petrol

16.95

1498

6.54

6.54

Premier

Rio

Petrol

12.5

1173

5.43

5.93

Renault

Pulse

Skoda

Fabia

Tata Motors

Indica eV2 Indigo eCS

Volkswagen

18.06

1198

4.71

6.1

23.08

1461

6.6

6.97

Petrol

16.25

1198

5.23

5.81

Diesel

20.86

1199

6.62

6.62

Petrol/LPG

16.84/NA

1193

3.7

4.56

Diesel

25

1396

4.99

5.5

Petrol

15.64

1193

5.31

5.86

Diesel

25

1396

6.26

6.52

Petrol

13.7

1368

6.32

6.88

Nano

Petrol

25.34

624

1.65

2.26

Sumo Gold

Diesel

14.07

2956

6.53

6.53

Manza

Toyota

Petrol Diesel

Vista

Petrol

16.7

1172

4.59

5.45

Vista 1.4 90PS

Petrol

13.7

1368

6.05

6.54

Diesel

22.3

1248

5.7

6.59

Etios Liva

Petrol

18.31

1197

5.03

6.38

Etios Liva

Diesel

23.59

1364

6.62

6.62

Etios (sedan)

Petrol

17.57

1496

6.06

6.45

Polo

Petrol

17.24

1198

5.38

6.53

Diesel

22.07

1199

6.62

6.95

FUEL Petrol/Diesel/CNG

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

ENGINE cc

Minimum

Maximum

Petrol (1.4)

14.8

1368

7.51

7.57

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MODEL Grande Punto Linea

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Diesel

20.3

1248

7.15

8.31

Petrol

14.2

1368

7.71

8.84

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CAR BUYER’S GUIDE CARS PRICED FROM 7-20 LAKH COMPANY

MODEL

Force Motors

Force One

Ford

Fiesta Classic Fiesta (MT/AT)

GM

Honda

Hyundai

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ENGINE cc

Diesel

19.93

Diesel

11.6

PRICE In lakhs (Delhi) Minimum

Maximum

1248

8.94

10.51

2149

10.65

10.65

Petrol

13.9

1596

7.08

7.86

Diesel

20

1399

7.88

9.06

Petrol

17/16.97

1499

8.42

10.26

Diesel

23.5

1498

10.63

12.17

Diesel

17.30/14.39

1991

16.15

18.48

Optra Magnum

Diesel

16.52

1991

9.23

10.83

Tavera Neo 3

Diesel

12.2

2000

8.78

13.14

Petrol

16.5/15.6

1497

8.25

12.07

Petrol+CNG

NA

1497

10.61

10.61

City (MT/AT) Jazz XMT

Petrol

16.7

1198

7.26

7.26

Civic (MT/AT)

Petrol

14.5/13.9

1798

14.45

17.04

i20 (AT)

Petrol

15

1400

8.67

8.67

i20 (MT)

Diesel

21.9

1396

7.19

8.66

Petrol (1.4)

17.43

1396

8.01

8.01

Petrol (1.6) MT/AT

17.01/15.74

1591

9.05

11.06

Diesel (1.4)

23.5

1396

9.57

10.43

Diesel (1.6) MT/AT

22.32/19.08

1582

10.74

13.19

Petrol (MT/AT)

16.3/14.3

1797

14.32

16.84

Elantra

Maruti Suzuki

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

Cruze (MT/AT)

Verna

Mahindra

FUEL Petrol/Diesel/CNG

Diesel (MT/AT)

22.7/19.1

1582

15.1

18.5

Bolero

Diesel

15.96

2523

7.45

8.19

Quanto

Diesel

17.21

1493

7.33

8.48

Scorpio

Diesel

12.05

2179

8.88

14.8

Thar (4X2)

Diesel

18.06

2523

7.82

7.82

Verito

Diesel

21.03

1461

7.15

8.15

Xylo

Diesel

13/12.2

2179

Diesel

13.6

2489

8.52

12.29

Diesel

11.68

2498

XUV500

Diesel

15.1

2179

13.88

16.2

Ertiga

Petrol

16.02

1373

7.48

8.36

Diesel

20.77

1248

8.39

9.84

Swift (Zdi)

Diesel

22.9

1248

7.73

7.73

Dzire (MT/AT)

Petrol

19.1/17.4

1197

7.13

7.52

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ENGINE cc

Minimum

Maximum

Diesel

23.4

1248

7.51

8.43

SX4 (MT)

Petrol/CNG

15.5/ 21.4

1586

8.05

8.92

SX4 (AT)

Petrol

12.6

1586

9.75

10.14

MODEL

Diesel

21.5

1248

9.31

10.71

Petrol

10.4/9.24

2393

19.2

20

Kizashi (MT/CVT)

Petrol

12.45/12.53

2393

18.74

19.87

Micra

Diesel

23.08

1461

7.06

7.57

Grand Vitara (MT/AT) Nissan

PRICE In lakhs (Delhi)

FUEL Petrol/Diesel/CNG

COMPANY

Sunny

Petrol

16.95

1498

7.96

8.86

Diesel

21.1

1461

9.28

10.2

Evalia

Diesel

19.3

1461

9.68

11.36

Premier

Rio

Diesel

20

1248

8

8.5

Renault

Duster

Petrol

13.24

1598

8.07

9.17

Diesel

20.64/19

1461

9

13.1

Petrol

16.95

1498

7.87

8.76

Diesel

21.64

1461

9.82

10.8

Petrol

14.83

1598

7.14

7.14

Scala Skoda

Fabia (1.6) Fabia Scout Rapid (MT/AT)

Tata Motors

16.4

1198

7.67

7.67

20.86

1199

7.11

8.01

Petrol

15.42/14.4

1598

7.82

10.42

Diesel

20.54

1598

9.36

10.87

Yeti (2WD/4wd)

Diesel

17.7/17.67

1968

15.35

19.21

Laura (Normal/RS)

Petrol

13.8/13.4

1798

14.27

17.67

Laura (MT/AT)

Diesel

20/18.3

1968

15.98

18.83

Aria (2WD/4WD)

Diesel

13.7/13.5

2179

11.4

19.52

Grande MK-II

Diesel

13.55

2179

8.93

10.2

Indigo CS eVX

Diesel

25

1396

7.07

7.07

Manza

Petrol

13.7

1368

7.26

8.1

Diesel (Aqua/Aura)

21.12/21.02

1248

7.47

9.19

Petrol

13

1368

TBA

TBA

Manza Club Class

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Diesel

21

1248

8.05

10.14

Safari (4x2/4x4)

Diesel

14.34/13.93

2179

9.59

15.66

Safari Storme (4x2/4x4)

Diesel

14/13

2179

11.33

15.96

Sumo Gold

Diesel

14.07

2956

7.16

8.26

Vista 1.4 90PS (GZX)

Petrol

13.7

1368

7.28

7.28

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Toyota

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

ENGINE cc

Minimum

Maximum

Vista (ZX)

Diesel

22.3

1248

7.36

7.36

Xenon XT (4X2/4x4)

Diesel

13.49/13.49

2179

11.22

12.75

Etios Liva

Petrol

18.31

1197

7.11

7.11

Etios Liva

Diesel

23.59

1364

7.2

7.43

Etios (sedan)

Petrol

17.57

1496

7.15

8.27

MODEL

Corolla Altis Innova Volkswagen

PRICE In lakhs (Delhi)

FUEL Petrol/Diesel/CNG

COMPANY

Polo

Vento (MT/AT) Jetta (MT)

Diesel

23.59

1364

7.92

9.59

Petrol

14.53/15.22

1794

12.96

18.04

Diesel

21.45

1364

14.39

18.17

Petrol

9

1998

11.17

15.29

Diesel

11.4

2495

12.5

16.51

Petrol

17.24

1198

7.97

7.97

Petrol

15.26

1598

7.52

7.52

Diesel

22.07

1199

7.4

8.05

Petrol

15.04/14.4

1598

8.21

11.21

Diesel

20.54

1598

9.63

11.55

Diesel

19.39

1968

17.76

19.48

FUEL Petrol/Diesel

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

ENGINE cc

Minimum

Maximum

CARS PRICED FROM 20-30 LAKH COMPANY BMW

MODEL

Petrol

11.25

1995

27.69

27.69

Diesel

15.06

1995

30

30

Endeavour (4X2 MT)

Diesel

13.1

2499

21.44

21.44

Endeavour (4X2/4X4 AT)

Diesel

11.4

2953

23.02

24.92

GM

Captiva (MT/AT)

Diesel

14/11.6

1991

21.79

28.54

Honda

Accord (MT/AT)-2.4L

Petrol

12.80/11.70

2354

23.15

30.67

Ford

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PRICE In lakhs (Delhi)

Accord AT-3.5L V6

Petrol

10.2

3471

30.83

30.83

CR-V 2.0 (MT)

Petrol

13.11

1997

25.83

25.83

CR-V 2.4 (MT/ AT)

Petrol

11.1/10.8

2354

27.64/28.51

27.5/28.36

Santa Fe MT (2WD &MT/4WD&AT)

Diesel

14.66/11.72

2199

26.01

29.5

Sonata (MT/AT)

Petrol

13.8/13

2359

21.14

23.5

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MODEL

PRICE In lakhs (Delhi)

FUEL Petrol/Diesel

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

ENGINE cc

Minimum

Maximum

Diesel

12.4/11.1

2696

20.76/23.08

20.76/23.08

Mahindra - SSangyong

Rexton W

Mercedes Benz

B-Class

Petrol

14.91

1595

24.97

28.85

Mitsubishi

Outlander

Diesel

10.3

2360

23.46

23.8

Pajero Sport

Diesel

12.8

2477

28.43

28.43

Nissan

Teana

Petrol

11.07

2496

24.28

28.47

X-Trail (MT/AT)

Petrol

14.42/13.29

1995

26.68

26.68

Renault

Koleos (AT)

Diesel

13.7

1995

28.78

28.78

Toyota Volkswagen

Camry (AT)

Petrol

12.1

2494

27.58

27.58

Fortuner MT (2&4WD)/AT)

Diesel

13/12.55

2982

25.01

26.68

Beetle (AT)

Petrol

10.98

1984

24.12

24.12

Jetta (AT)

Diesel

16.36

1968

21.39

22.38

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MODEL A4

A6

Q3 Q5 Q7 TT BMW

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PRICE In lakhs (Delhi)

FUEL Petrol/Diesel

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

ENGINE cc

Minimum

Maximum

Petrol

15.64

1798

31.58

36.25

Diesel

16.55

1968

34.61

39.47

Diesel

14.94

2967

51

51

Petrol

10.4

2773 38 (ex)

49 (ex)

Petrol

9.2

2995

Petrol

9.74

1984

Diesel

16.66

1968

Diesel

13.88

2967

Petrol

11.72

2000

30.39

38.07

Diesel

16.7

2000

30.4

39.02

Diesel

12.8

1968

Diesel

12.19

2967

41.24(ex)

47.68 (ex)

Petrol

10.1

4134

64 (ex)

64 (ex)

Diesel

12.62

2967

Petrol

10.36

3189

49.48 (ex)

49.48 (ex)

42.68

42.68

33.81

42.42

Petrol

14.79

1997

Diesel

18.88

1995

Diesel

NA

1995

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MODEL 5-Series

X3

FUEL Petrol/Diesel

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

ENGINE cc

Petrol

11.7

2497

Petrol

11.62

2996

Diesel

18.48

1995

Diesel

16.73

2993

Diesel

16.2

2993

Petrol

NA

2497

Diesel

NA

1995

PRICE In lakhs (Delhi) Minimum

Maximum

43.65 (ex)

57.09 (ex)

49.30 (ex)

56.04 (ex)

Jaguar

XF

Diesel

13.53

2993

59

59

Land Rover

Freelander2

Diesel

NA

2179

43.09

48.71

Evoque

Diesel

8.14

2179

51.87

72.32

30.97

40

44.71

60

Mercedes Benz

C-Class

E-Class E200 CGI

Petrol

11.74

1796

Diesel

14.94

2143

Diesel

14.84

2143

Petrol

12.06

1796

E250 Elegance

Petrol

10.96

2497

E250

Diesel

14.21

2143

E350CDI

Diesel

12.96

2987

M-Class ML-250

Diesel

14.8

2143

53.9 lakh

53.9 lakh

Mitsubishi

Montero (MT/AT)

Petrol

NA/11.56

3200

48

48

Nissan

X-Trail (AT)

Petrol

13.29

1995

31.77

31.58

Porsche

Boxster

Petrol

NA

3387

81.72 (ex)

81.72 (ex)

Toyota

Prius

Volkswagen

Passat (AT)

Volvo

S60

Cayman

S80 XC60 XC90

Petrol

NA/NA

2687/3387

58.5

65

Hybrid (Petrol-Electric)

23.91

1798

32.11

34.46

32.2

32.2

33.21

40.71

43.51

51.01

46.02

55.27

55.46

55.46

Petrol

18.33

1968

T6 Petrol

8

2953

D3 Diesel

17.24

1984

D5 Diesel

11

2400

D3 Diesel

14.7

1984

D5 Diesel

11

2400

D3 Diesel

14.7

1984

D5 Diesel

11

2400

D5 Diesel

11

2400

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Audi

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

ENGINE cc

Minimum

Maximum

A7

Diesel

NA

2967

66 lakh(ex)

72 lakh(ex)

A8

Petrol

NA

4163

Petrol

NA

5998

78.54 lakh(ex)

1 crore(ex)

63.09 lakh

75.87 lakh

MODEL

Diesel

NA

2967

Petrol

10.1

4134

Diesel

12.62

2967

Petrol

NA

4163

85.96 lakh

85.96 lakh

M3

Petrol

8.93

3999

78 lakh

84 lakh

Gran Turismo

Diesel

NA

2993

75 lakh

75 lakh

Q7 RS5 BMW

6-Series 640d Coupe’

Petrol

9

2993

92.4 lakh

92.4 lakh

640d Gran Coupe

Diesel

18.18

2993

86.40 lakh(ex)

86.40 lakh(ex)

7-Series

Petrol

8.77

4799

Petrol

8.45

4000

82 lakh

98 lakh

Diesel

14.49

2993

X5 X6 Z4 Jaguar

XF

Land Rover

Evoque

Mercedes Benz

PRICE (Delhi)

FUEL Petrol/Diesel

COMPANY

Petrol

8

4395

85.5 lakh(ex)

85.5 lakh (ex)

Diesel

11.7

2993

68 lakh (ex)

68 lakh (ex)

Petrol

NA

4395

93.4 lakh (ex)

93.4 lakh (ex)

Diesel

NA

2993

78.9 lakh (ex)

78.9 lakh (ex)

Petrol

10.37

2979

66.5 lakh (ex)

66.5 lakh (ex)

89.82 lakh

89.82 lakh

71.85 lakh

72.32 lakh

83.07lakh

96.07 lakh

94.46 lakh

96.39 lakh

67 lakh

99 lakh

90 lakh

93 lakh

78.68 lakh

81.82 lakh

65.88 lakh

65.88 lakh

Petrol V8

NA

5000

Diesel SV6

13.53

2993

Petrol

7.4

1999

Diesel

8.14

2179

Discover4

Diesel

NA

2993

Range Rover Sport

Petrol

NA

4197

Diesel (TD V8)

NA

3628

Range Rover Sport

Supercharged Petrol

NA

5000

E-Class 350

Petrol

10.93

3498

E-Class 250

Petrol

10.08

2497

CLS Class 350CGI

Petrol

NA

3498

SLK-Class 350

Petrol

10.1

3498

SLK Kompressor

Petrol

NA

1796

M-Class ML-350

Diesel

8.7

2987

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MODEL

GL-Class 500 GL 5004MATIC S-Class

FUEL Petrol/Diesel

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

ENGINE cc

Petrol

7.25

5461

Petrol

NA

5461

Diesel

NA

2987

PRICE (Delhi) Minimum

Maximum

92 lakh

93 lakh

94 lakh

96 lakh

Petrol

10.13

3498

Diesel

NA

2987

R-Class R-350 4MATIC

Petrol

NA

3498

71 lakh

72 lakh

R-350CDi 4Matic

Diesel

16

2987

65Lakh

65Lakh

Nissan

370Z (MT/AT)

Petrol

NA

3696

61.89 lakh

63 lakh

Porsche

Boxster

Petrol

NA

3387

67 lakh

67 lakh

Cayman (Base)

Petrol

NA

2687

71 lakh

75 lakh

Cayman S

Petrol

NA

3387

Cayenne V6

Petrol

NA

3598 67 lakh

78.1 lakh

Cayenne SV8

Petrol

10.8

4806

Cayenne Turbo

Petrol

NA

4806

Cayenne Diesel (Base)

Diesel

NA

2967

Cayenne (S)

Diesel

10.5

4806

Toyota

Land Cruiser Prado

Diesel

11.13

3956

71.63 lakh

71.63 lakh

Volkswagen

Phaeton

Petrol

NA

3600

87 lakh

87 lakh

Touareg

Diesel

NA

2967

65.8 lakh

65.8 lakh

CARS PRICED FROM 1 Crore and above (All Automatic Transmission Variants)

Aston Martin

Audi

PRICE (Delhi)

FUEL Petrol/Diesel

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

ENGINE cc

Minimum

Maximum

Vanquish

Petrol

NA

6000

4.28

4.28

V8 Vantage (Coupe & Roadster)

Petrol

NA

4735

2

2.2

V12 Vantage

Petrol

NA

5935

2.71

2.71

DB9 (Coupe & Volante)

Petrol

NA

5935

2.48

2.8

Virage (Coupe & Volante)

Petrol

NA

5935

2.9

3.11

DBS (Coupe & Volante)

Petrol

NA

5935

3.5

3.8

Rapide

Petrol

NA

5935

2.9

3.11

R8 FSI

Petrol

NA

4163

1.15 (ex)

1.35 (ex)

COMPANY

MODEL

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Bentley

BMW

Bugati Ferrari

Jaguar

MODEL

FUEL Petrol/Diesel

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

ENGINE cc

PRICE (Delhi) Minimum

Maximum

3.5 (ex)

3.5 (ex)

R8 5.2FSI

Petrol

NA

5204

Spyder

Petrol

NA

5204

Azure T

Petrol

NA

6761

Continental

Petrol

NA

5998

1.65

2.5

Mulsanne

Petrol

NA

6750

2 (ex-)

2 (ex-)

M5

Petrol

NA

4395

1.12

1.12

6-Series 650i Convertible

Petrol

7.94

4395

1.15

1.15

7-Series

Petrol

7.69

5972

1.3 (ex)

1.3 (ex)

Veyron

Petrol

NA

7993

17 (ex)

17 (ex)

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)

XJ

Petrol

7

5000

1.32

1.64

Diesel

10.5

2993

1.075

1.28

XF

Petrol RV8

NA

5000

1.11

1.11

XK

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

1.643

Maserati

Gran Turismo

Petrol

NA

4244

1.2 (ex)

1.3 (ex)

Petrol

NA

4691 1.4 (ex)

1.4 (ex)

1.2 (ex)

1.4 (ex)

1.2 (ex)

2.5 (ex)

Mercedes Benz

GranCabrio

Petrol

NA

4691

Quattroporte

Petrol

NA

4244

Petrol

NA

4691

Petrol

NA

5461

Petrol

NA

5513

CL-Class

Petrol

NA

5980

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

2.1

1.6 (ex)

2.4 (ex)

1.10 (ex)

1.10 (ex)

CLS-Class (AMG)

SL-Class 65AMG

Petrol

NA

5980

SL350

Petrol

NA

3498

G-Class

Petrol

NA

5439

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ENGINE cc

Minimum

Maximum

911 Carrera S

Petrol

NA

3824

1.14 (approx)

1.40 (approx)

Carrera 4 Cabriolet

Petrol

NA

3596

GT2

Petrol

NA

3600

MODEL

Porsche

PRICE (Delhi)

FUEL Petrol/Diesel

COMPANY

Turbo

Petrol

NA

3600

Cayenne (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

1.16

Off-road vehicles COMPANY

ENGINE cc

PRICE (Delhi) In lakhs

Sportsman 90

89

3.42

Phoenix 200

196

5.01

Sportsman 400 H.O.

455

8.17

Sportsman 850 XP/2UP EPS

850

12.16/14.96

Sportsman X2550

549

8.17

400

455

11.92

Crew 500 EFI

498

14.8

Crew 800

760

18.15

Ranger Diesel

904

18.15

RZR 170 (Youth)

169

5.42

RZR 570

567

13.68

RZR 4800

760

19.99

RZR 900 XP

875

19.36

Widetrak LS

488

11.82

Segment

Polaris

ATV

Ranger

Ranger RZR

Snowmobile

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Two wheeler BUYER’S GUIDE Two wheelers UPTO 100cc

BAJA AUTO

HERO

ENGINE cc

Minimum

Maximum

Platina

90

99.3

0.43

0.43

Discover DT-Si

80

94.3

0.47

0.5

CD Dawn

80

97.2

0.42

0.42

CD Deluxe

80

97.2

0.46

0.49

Splendor

81

97.2

0.49

0.53

Passion Pro

79

97.2

0.54

0.55

MODEL

Passion X-Pro

60

109

0.56

0.57

63.25

71.5

0.36

0.38

69.9

0.32

0.32

Scooty Pep+

65.6

87.8

0.46

0.46

Scooty Streak

65.6

87.8

0.49

0.49

MAHINDRA 2 WHEELERS

Kine

TVS

XL Super

VIBGYOR

PRICE In lakhs (Delhi)

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

COMPANY

Scooty Teenz

56.7

59.9

0.37

0.37

Star Sport

83.9

99.7

0.45

0.48

Gallop

NA

97.2

0.34

0.34

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

ENGINE cc

Minimum

Maximum

82

124.6

0.56

0.56

72

124.6

0.6

0.61

80.2

124.6

0.43

0.43

Two wheelers from 101-125cc COMPANY BAJAJ AUTO

MODEL Discover 125 DT-Si Discover 125 ST

HERO

HMSI

Platina 125

PRICE In lakhs (Delhi)

Pleasure

NA

102

0.45

0.48

Maestro

NA

109

0.52

0.52

Super Splendor

83.1

124.7

0.58

0.58

Glamour

81.1

124.7

0.59

0.7

Glamour PGM-FI

NA

124.8

0.69

0.69

Dio

NA

109

0.47

0.47

Dream Yuga

72

110

0.48

0.53

Activa DLX

66.7

109

0.51

0.51

Aviator 110

66.7

109

0.52

0.57

CB Twister

85.7

109

0.49

0.55

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Minimum

Maximum

74.7

124.6

0.52

0.6

CBF Stunner

70.3

124.7

0.61

0.61

Duro

57.18

125

0.48

0.48

Duro DZ

58

124.6

0.5

0.5

Flyte

40

124.6

0.46

0.46

Rodeo

56.3

124.6

0.52

0.52

Swish

51

125

0.52

0.52

MODEL CB Shine

MAHINDRA 2 WHEELERS

SUZUKI

TVS

Access 125

50.22

124

0.51

0.51

Slingshot

68.5

124

0.52

0.52

Wego

64.6

109.7

0.53

0.53

Star City 110

83.9

109.7

0.47

0.51

67

125

0.56

0.58

Phoenix VIBGYOR YAMAHA

PRICE In lakhs (Delhi)

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

COMPANY

Jive

82

109.7

0.54

0.54

Hunter

60

124.1

0.49

0.49

Crux SS

75.74

106

0.49

0.49

NA

125

0.62

0.62

YBR 110

70.03

106

0.51

0.51

YBR 125

71.5

125

0.58

0.58

52

113

0.51

0.52

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

ENGINE cc

Ray

Two wheelers from 126-150cc COMPANY BAJAJ AUTO

HERO

MODEL

Minimum

Maximum

Discover 150 DT-Si

72.3

144.8

0.58

0.58

Pulsar 135LS

68.1

134.6

0.65

0.65

Pulsar 150 DT-Si

62.1

149

0.75

0.75

Boxer BM

NA

150

0.49

0.49

Ignitor

NA

125

0.58

0.58

Achiever

68

149.1

0.62

0.62

CBZ Xtreme

65.1

149.2

0.75

0.79

Hunk

65.1

149.2

0.75

0.77

Impulse HMSI

PRICE In lakhs (Delhi)

CB Unicorn

55

149.2

0.79

0.79

62.2

149.1

0.71

0.71

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LML

PIAGGIO

PRICE In lakhs (Delhi)

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

ENGINE cc

Minimum

Maximum

CB Unicorn Dazzler

62.2

149.1

0.73

0.75

COMPANY

MODEL

CBR 150R

NA

149.4

1.32

1.32

NV LS 4 stroke

60

150

0.64

0.64

NV LS 2 stroke

40

150

0.59

0.59

Select- 4S K.S

60

150

0.57

0.57

Select -4S White

60

150

0.57

0.57

Select 4S E.S

60

150

0.61

0.61

NV 4S Deluxe

60

150

0.53

0.53

NV 4S DLX E.S

60

150

0.58

0.58

NV SPL 2 E.S

40

150

0.53

0.53

NV SPL 2S

40

150

0.48

0.48

Vespa LX125

62

125

0.77

0.77

55.7

149.5

0.7

0.7

50

142.7

0.59

0.59

46.83

149.8

1.23

1.27

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

ENGINE cc

Minimum

Maximum

58.1

178.6

0.79

0.79

SUZUKI

GS 150R

VIBGYOR

Shark

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YZF-R15

Two wheelers from 151-250cc COMPANY BAJAJ AUTO

MODEL Pulsar 180 DT-Si Pulsar 200NS

PRICE In lakhs (Delhi)

58

200

0.96

0.96

Pulsar 220

54.2

220

0.85

0.9

Avenger 220

49.8

219.98

0.85

0.85

KTM

KTM Duke 200

NA

199.5

1.34

1.34

HERO

Karizma

48.5

223

0.9

0.9

Karizma ZMR

51

223

1.11

1.11

HMSI

CBR 250R

30

249.6

1.6

1.9

HYOSUNG

GT 250R

KAWASAKI

Ninja 250R

TVS YAMAHA

28

249

3.15

3.15

22.8

249

3.08

3.08

Apache RTR 160

NA

159.7

0.78

0.81

Apache RTR 180

NA

177.4

0.83

0.95

SZ

62.4

153

0.63

0.67

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FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

ENGINE cc

Minimum

Maximum

FZ

14.88

153

0.78

0.82

Fazer

50.81

153

0.86

0.88

ENGINE cc

Minimum

Maximum

COMPANY

MODEL

Two wheelers from 250 cc and above COMPANY DUCATI

MODEL

HMSI

PRICE In lakhs (Delhi)

Monster 796

12

803

9.42

9.42

Monster 1100

25

1078

12.9

16

15-18

803

10.93

10.93

Hypermortard796

HARLEY DAVIDSON

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

Hypermortard 1100

NA

1078

14.89

14.89

GT 1000

21.7

1092

13

13

Multistrada

NA

1198

20.1

22

Streetfighter

20

1099

21.83

21.83

848

12

849.4

15.18

15.18

1199

45

1198.4

24.66

24.66

Diavel

10

1198

20.47

25.1

Fat Bob

NA

1585

12.8

13

883 Super Low

NA

883

7

7

Iron 883

NA

883

9

9

XL 883L Sportster

NA

883

7.65

9

XL 1200L Nightster

NA

1202

10.1

11.1

XR 1200X

NA

1202

12.1

13

Street Bob

NA

1585

10.1

10.3

Super Glide Custom

NA

1585

11.65

11.9

Fat Boy

NA

1690

19.45

20

Heritage Softail Classic

NA

1690

20.45

21

Night Rod Special

NA

1247

19.8

20

Road King

NA

1690

22.75

22.75

Street Glide

NA

1690

24.5

24.5

Ultra Classic Electra Guide

NA

1802

35-37

35-37

CB1000 R

NA

998

10.1

10.9

CB1000RR

NA

999

14.86

15

VFR1200F

NA

1237

19.26

20

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MODEL VT 1300 CX

HYOSUNG

GT 650R ST7

PRICE In lakhs (Delhi)

FUEL EFFICIENCY kmpl

ENGINE cc

Minimum

Maximum

NA

1312

13

15

20/21

650

5

5.2

24

678

6.5

6.5

KAWASAKI

Ninja 650R

NA

649

5

6

ROYAL ENFIELD

Bullet 350

53.4

346

1.04

1.04

Electra Twinspark

53.4

346

1.17

1.17

Thunderbird

NA

346

1.35

1.4

NA

500

1.75

1.75

Classic 350

53.4

346

1.24

1.24

Classic 500

53.4

346

1.58

1.58

SUZUKI

Desert Storm

39.35

499

1.6

1.6

Classic- Chrome

39.35

499

1.69

1.69

GSX-R1000

15

999

13.75

13.75

75.47

1670

9.5

10

Hayabusa

NA

1340

14

14.2

Intruder

NA

1783

14

14.3

Intruder (800)

NA

800

9.9

9.9

YZF-R1

14

998

15

15

MT-01

NA

1670

12

12.5

VMAX

11.48

1679

22.03

22.1

Bandit 1250S

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