Celerio road test

Road Test of Maruti Suzuki Celerio in Real-World Traffic Conditions

Feature of Maruti Suzuki Ritz (Diesel) (Hindi) (1080p HD)

Maruti Ritz is the Indian version of the Suzuki Splash. The Maruti Ritz has an array of safety features. The Maruti Ritz comes with 1.2 litre K12 petrol engine and 1.3 litre diesel engine, both with optimum fuel efficiency. The petrol version has maximum power output of 85bhp and torque of 113Nm, while the diesel unit has 75bhp and 190Nm of torque. 

Maruti Ritz initially came with a petrol engine but now it comes with a diesel engine and there is also an automatic variant too.

Exterior

The Ritz is small hatch back but it does come with modern style and exterior look. The front bumper and grille look sporty and the wheel arches also add aggressive stance to the car.

Interior

The dashboard and instrument panel are modern and of good design. The seats are also comfortable and there is lots of space in the front and the rear. There is lots of space for headroom but less legroom in the rear.

Engine

The petrol engine features 1.2 litre 4 cylinder K12B engine with power output of 85bhp and 113 Nm of torque. The diesel variant has 1.3 litre Multijet diesel engine with 75bhp and 190Nm of torque. Both the petrol and the diesel engine has 5-speed manual transmission. The petrol variant also comes with 4-speed automatic CVT transmission.

Acceleration

The acceleration of car is mainly dependent on the power, torque and transmission gearbox of the car. The pickup and acceleration of a car is very essential. Maruti Ritz crosses the barrier of 100 Kms in just 14.71 seconds and reaches top speed of 156kmph.

Fuel Efficiency

The petrol variant has fuel economy of almost 15kmpl and the diesel variant gives 19kmpl. 

Convince Feature

The Maruti Ritz has power steering with tilt adjustment, power windows and air-conditioning with automatic climate control. It also comes with integrated music player. Ritz has McPherson struts and coil spring at the front for suspension.

Safety Feature

Maruti Ritz has Dual front SRS Airbag in the car. This dual SRS Airbag is important safeguard which helps in providing a cushioning effect in collision and jerk and also reducing the impact of collision. The Ritz also comes with ABS with EBD, Brake Assist and rear defogger.

Specifications of Maruti Ritz Diesel VXi Version

Engine

• Engine Displacement : 1248 cc
• No. of Cylinders : 4
• Power (PS) : 75 PS
• Torque (NM) : 190 Nm
• Kerb Weight : 1100 kgs
• Fuel Type : Diesel
• Valves Per Cylinder : 4
• Fuel Supply System : MPFI

Transmission

• Transmission Type : Manual
• Gear Box : 5 Speed
• Drive Type : FWD

Suspension System

• Front Suspension : McPherson Strut and Coil Spring
• Rear Suspension : Torsion Beam and Coil Spring

Steering and Brake

• Steering Type : Power
• Steering Column : Tilt Steering
• Turning Radius (Wheel Base) : 4.7 meters
• Front Brake Type : Ventilated Disc
• Rear Brake Type : Drum

Fuel Efficiency

• Mileage (City) : 14.7 kmpl
• Mileage (Highway) : 18.5 kmpl
• Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) : 43
• Emission Norm Compliance : BS IV
• Fuel Type : Diesel

Tyres

• Tyre Size : 165 /80 R 14
• Wheel Size : R14
• Tyre Type : Tubeless Radial Tyres

Dimensions

• Length Width Height : 3715 x 1680 x 1620
• Wheelbase : 2360 mm
• Ground Clearance : 170 mm
• Seating Capacity : 5
• No of Doors : 5
• Payload and Towing : Cargo Volume

Comfort and Convenience

• Power Steering
• Power Windows-Front
• Power Windows-Rear
• Low Fuel Warning Light
• Accessory Power Outlet
• Vanity Mirror
• Rear Seat Headrest
• Cup Holders-Front

Interior

• Air Conditioner
• Heater
• Adjustable Steering Column
• Tachometer
• Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
• Fabric Upholstery
• Glove Compartment
• Digital Clock

Exterior

• Adjustable Headlights
• Fog Lights - Front
• Fog Lights - Rear
• Manually Adjustable Ext. Rear View Mirror
• Rear Spoiler

Safety Feature

• Central Locking
• Power Door Locks
• Day and Night Rear View Mirror
• Passenger Side Rear View Mirror
• Halogen Headlamps
• Rear Seat Belts
• Seat Belt Warning
• Door Ajar Warning
• Adjustable Seats
• Engine Immobilizer
• Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank

Review : The car is light and compact and handles brilliantly on Indian roads. Maruti Ritz is easy to drive in traffic. Steering feedback is good though and it is light but direct.

Feature of New Maruti Wagon R (2014 Model) (Hindi) (1080p HD)

The new Maruti Wagon R is far better in its looks, far more aggressive and spacious while now being far more sophisticated in its appearance both inside and out. 

The new Wagon R is based on an all-new platform which is substantially larger. If you compare it with the older VXi, the new car is 3,595mm long and the older on is 3,520mm. It's grown in width too from 1,490mm to 1,495mm and is now taller than the older car by 10mm at 1700mm.

It has a 2400mm wheelbase and a turning radius of 4.6 meters. LXi and VXi variants of Maruti Wagon R has Electric Assist power steering. The wheel and tyre size on the VXi trim level has grown to 155/65 R14 while the LX and LXi come with 145/70 R13s.

Interior

The car is really spacious and has new large dashboard (which is a fairly well-sized mass of plastic) feels decent to the touch. The car has cup holders (which are a push type) just ahead of the front air-con vents so that your cold drink keeps cool.

The speedometer cluster is modern and racy looking and there is digital fuel readout for fuel level and the odometer. The new Wagon R has integrated audio kit with an Aux-in on the VXi variants but it misses steering mounted controls.

Drive Train

The Wagon R is powered by new K10B series engine which is BS-IV spec to meet with current emission regulations. It has three cylinder 998cc powerplant that give power of 67Bhp at 6200rpm and 90Nm of torque at 3500rpm. 

The K10B engine is not just BS-IV but is also E10 (Ethanol 10% mix) compliant making it more environmentally friendly. The car does cruise comfortably at a 100kph but the engine does get quite noisy when pushed close to the rev limit. The new Wagon R is available in the CNG version too. 

Safety

The higher torque does help as does the better shifting gearbox (with a new cable type mechanism), the light clutch and the more ergonomically shaped gear lever. 

The new Wagon R give mileage of 18.9 kmpl. The top end model of the new Wagon R comes with ABS and Airbags. The VXi variant of the Wagon R is equipped with dual SRS airbags to safeguard the occupants during collision. The air bags reduce the force of impact on the head and chest of the passengers.

Overall Evaluation

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R comes with numerous safety features. The new Wagon R has unique Antilock Braking System (ABS) and iCAT intelligent computerized anti-theft system.

The starting price of new Maruti Wagon R is 3.37 lakh (ex-showroom price).

Specifications of Maruti Wagon R VXI (New Model)

• Engine Type : K Series Petrol Engine
• Engine Description : 1.0-litre 67.1bhp 12V K Series Petrol Engine 
• Engine Displacement : 998 (cc)
• Drive Type : FWD
• No. of Cylinders : 3
• Maximum Power : 67.1bhp@6200rpm
• Maximum Torque : 90Nm@3500rpm
• Valves Per Cylinder : 4
• Fuel Supply System : MPFI
• Transmission Type : Manual
• Gear Box : 5 Speed

Steering and Suspension

• Steering Type : Power
• Steering Column : Collapsible Steering Column 
• Steering Gear Type : Adjustable Tilt Steering 
• Turning Radius (Wheel Base) : 4.6 metres
• Front Suspension : McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
• Rear Suspension : Isolated Trailing Link with Coil Spring
• Front Brake Type : Ventilated Disc
• Rear Brake Type : Drum

Fuel Efficiency

• Mileage (City) : 17.08 kmpl
• Mileage (Highway) : 20.51 kmpl
• Fuel Type : Petrol
• Fuel Tank Capacity : 35 Litres
• Emission Norm Compliance : BS IV + OBD II
• Seating Capacity : 5
• No of Doors : 4

Tyres

• Tyre Size : 155/65 R14
• Tyre Type : Tubeless Tyres
• Wheel Size : R14

Safety

• Collapsible Steering Column 
• Energy Absorbing Body Structure with Side Impact Beams 
• Front and Rear ELR Seatbelt (3 Point ELR) 
• Halogen Headlamps with Head Lamp Leveling Device 
• Front and Rear Fog Lamps 
• Front Wiper (2 Speed with Intermittent) 
• Rear Wiper, Washer and Defogger 
• Driver Seat Belt Warning Lamp 
• Child Proof Rear Door Locks 
• Unique High Mount Stop Lamp 
• Security System 
• Intelligent Computerized Anti-Theft System (iCATS) 
• Ability to Diagnose Breakdown 

Entertainment

• Integrate Music System with AUX-in
• Digital Clock 
• All Four Door Speakers for Surround Sound Effect

Features of Maruti Suzuki Celerio (Hindi) (1080p HD)

Maruti Celerio has a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder K-series petrol engine which give out a top power of 67bhp and maximum torque of 90Nm. This engine is available with a five-speed manual and automated gear box transmission. 

This small car gives an impressive mileage of 23.1 kmpl.

Acceleration

The manual version of Maruti Celerio is capable to reach 100 Kmph mark in about 14.9 seconds and it has top speed in the range of 130 to 140 Kmph. While the auto gear shift version takes about 15 to 16 seconds to reach a 100 Kmph mark and it has top speed of approximately 145 Kmph.

Exterior

The front façade of Celerio is dressed up with wraparound shaped headlamp cluster that has a powerful headlamp and turn indicators. It surrounds a wide radiator grille with horizontally positioned chrome.

Its front body colored bumper has a contemporary design with a wide air intake section which is surrounded by pair of round shaped fog lamps. 

The outside rear view mirrors are internally adjustable and come in body color. Its doors have been equipped with body colored pull type door handles.

Interior

The interiors of the sub 4-meter vehicle look decent with the dual tone color scheme which is complimented by some chrome inserts. The seating arrangement is aptly done with sufficient space that offers better leg and head space to the occupants. 

All the variants in this series have a manually operated air conditioning system along with a heater that regulates the air temperature inside. It also has an antenna, fuel lid opener, pivot type exterior mirrors and power steering system. It has utility based features like front sun visors with passenger side vanity mirror, day/night inside rear view mirror, three assist grips, rear luggage shelf, five drink holders and 60:40 rear split seats. 

This small car bless with 235 litre of boot storage capacity.

Engine

This car has 1.0-litre, K-series petrol engine that is incorporated with a multi point fuel injection system. This engine has 3-cylinders and 12-valves that can displace 998cc which give output of 67.06bhp at 6000rpm that result in generating a peak torque of 90Nm at 3500rpm. 

This petrol variant of Maruti Celerio gives mileage of about 23.1 Kmpl.

The CNG variant of Celerio is available on the VXI platform and is powered by the same K10B petrol engine. The CNG variant has 31.7 Km/kg of the fuel efficiency.

Breaking System

The front wheels of Celerio has ventilated disc brakes while the rear ones has traditional drum brakes which works together and enables immediate braking action.

It also has the anti lock braking system which prevents the wheels from locking when sudden brakes are applied. 

The front axle is paired with a McPherson Strut suspension system while the rear axle gets a coupled torsion beam. It is also loaded with coil springs, which further enhance the suspension mechanism.

Safety

The base and mid range models have safety aspects like 2-point rear center seat belt, headlight leveler, high mounted third brake light, engine immobilizer, front ventilated disc brake, front wiper with intermittent setting and front washer.

The top end variant has advanced features like front air bags, anti lock braking system, rear window wiper and washer along with window demister.

The rear seat can be folded almost doubling the storage space.

The starting price of Maruti Suzuki Celerio ZXi (top variant) is 4.34 lakh (ex-showroom price).

Specifications of Maruti Suzuki Celerio ZXi

Dimensions 

• Length : 3600 mm
• Width : 1600 mm
• Height : 1560 mm
• Wheelbase : 2425 mm
• Ground Clearance : 165 mm

Capacity

• Seating Capacity : 5 Person
• Doors : 5 Doors
• Bootspace : 235 litres
• Fuel Tank Capacity : 35 litres

Engine

• Engine Type : K10B
• Displacement : 998 cc
• Drivetrain : FWD
• Max Power : 67 bhp @ 6000 RPM
• Max Torque : 90 Nm @ 3500 RPM
• Fuel Type : Petrol/CNG
• Mileage (ARAI) : 23.1 kmpl
• Valve/Cylinder (Configuration) : 4
• Cylinders : 3, Inline
• No of Gears : 5 
• Transmission Type : Manual

Suspensions and Brakes 

• Suspension Front : MacPherson strut with coil spring
• Suspension Rear : 3-link rigid axle with coil spring
• Front Brake Type : Disc
• Rear Brake Type : Drum
• Steering Type : Electronic Power Steering
• Minimum Turning Radius : 4.7 metres
• Front Tyres : 165 / 70 R14
• Rear Tyres : 165 / 70 R14

Feature of Maruti Alto K10 (Hindi) (1080p HD)

The successor to the Maruti 800, Maruti Alto K10 has better safety, newer, more efficient engines and in K10 engine, it gives good performance and mileage. The spare part of Alto K10 is inexpensive and regular servicing is affordable. 

This car is fitted with a powerful F8D 998 cc petrol engine generating a maximum power of 67 Bhp at 6200 rpm and maximum torque of 90 nm at 3500 rpm. The car has ARAI compliant mileage of 20.2 kmpl. 

The price of base model of Maruti Alto K10 Lxi is Rupees 3.40 lakhs.

Specifications of Maruti Alto K10 Lxi :

• Engine Type : K10B
• Displacement : 998 cc
• Fuel Type : Petrol
• Max Power : 67 bhp @ 6200 RPM
• Max Torque : 90 Nm @ 3500 RPM
• Mileage (ARAI) : 20.2 kmpl
• Drivetrain : FWD
• No of Gears : 5 Gears
• Valve/Cylinder (Configuration) : 4, DOHC
• Cylinders : 3, Inline
• Transmission Type : Manual
• Fuel Tank Capacity : 35 Litres

Dimensions :

• Length : 3620 mm
• Width : 1475 mm
• Height : 1460 mm
• Wheelbase : 2360 mm
• Ground Clearance : 160 mm
• Kerb Weight : 760 kg

Capacity :

• Seating Capacity : 5 Person
• Doors : 5 Doors
• No of Seating Rows : 2 Rows

Suspensions and Brakes :

• Suspension Front : McPherson Strut with Torsion Type Roll Control Device
• Suspension Rear : Coil Spring Gas filled Shock Absorbers with Three Link Rigid Axle and Isolated Trailing Arms
• Front Brake Type : Disc
• Rear Brake Type : Drum
• Steering Type : Power Steering
• Minimum Turning Radius : 4.6 metres
• Front Tyres : 155 / 65 R13
• Rear Tyres : 155 / 65 R13

Convenience :

• Air Conditioner : Manual
• Heater : Available
• Engine Immobilizer : Available 
• Child Safety Lock : Available
• Tubeless Tyres : Available
• Ash Tray : Front
• Cup Holders : Front Only
• Seat Upholstery : Fabric
• Head-Rests : Front and Rear
• Adjustable Head-Rests : Front
• Front Seat Pockets : Available
• Door Pockets : Front
• Outside Rear View Mirrors : Driver Side Only
• Adjustable ORVM : Externally Adjustable
• Turn Indicators on ORVM : Available
• Body-Coloured ORVMs : Available
• Boot-Lid Opener : Internal with Remote
• Low Fuel Level Warning : Available
• Body-Coloured Bumpers : Available

Lighting :

• Headlamps : Conventional
• Clear Lens Head Lamp : Available
• Clear Lens Tail Lamp : Available
• Headlight Height Adjuster : Available

Manufacturer Warranty :

• Warranty : 2 Years
• Warranty  : 40000 Kilometres

Benefits of Vehicle Insurance by Pardeep Chhabra (Hindi) (1020p HD)

Every person who used a vehicle on the road should have at least third party personal injury insurance. It is compulsory to have vehicle insurance before using or keeping a motor vehicle on public roads. Therefore motorist cannot drive the vehicle until it is insured. Auto Insurance deals with the insurance covers for the damage caused to the automobile or its parts due to natural and man-made calamities. 

It is required by law, and you may very well be on your way to trouble if you cannot comply with it. What are the benefits of having your car insured? The answer is simple. It provides financial security, responsibility in case of accidents and payment along with total peace of mind. 

It also covers the bills of vehicle repairs due to damage caused in an accident. Car or Bike insurance acts like a friend at the time of crisis. People who drive and have car insurance know that they have a safety net that will help them tackle any financial or legal problems that might arise out of a car accident. 

Car insurance can help offset the loss of huge total in the following manner :

• It provides benefits to survivors when an accident results in death. 
• It covers the bills of vehicle repairs due to damage caused in an accident. 
• It covers lawsuits, including legal fees brought against you as the result of an accident. 
• It covers damage caused by other than an accident for example, theft, fire, etc. 
• Additional Discounts : Car insurance policies allow premium discounts for theft or for owning more than one policy with the same insurer. It also provides added advantage to extend coverage to others driving your car with your permission. 

Car premium is determined by a number of factors and the amount of premium increases with the rise in the price of the vehicle. The claims of the Auto Insurance can be accidental, theft claims or third party claims.

Customer Review of Yo Style Electric Bike (Hindi) (720p HD)

YO Electric Bike has two variant available in Haryana : Yo Style (No Registration Required) and Yo Speed. Yo Style is run near 30kmph speed and Yo Speed may reach to 50kmph on two person load. 

The main benefits of YO Electric Bike that it is environment friendly and helps to avoid air and noise pollution. YO Electric Bike run as silent as cycle and helps to reduce noise on the road. 

The battery of Yo Bikes takes 8 hours to charge completely. For Yo Style Bike, We do need any license, registration or Helmet so it will be helpful to avoid any traffic penalty. 

The Yo Bikes seem to be beneficial only if we run more than 40 km per day as whether we run or not, its battery need to be change after 2-3 years and on max 20000km battery life. The cost of Yo Style Bike’s battery may be upto Rs 10,000 and for Yo Speed Bike, it can be around Rs 18,000. 

The Price of YO Style Bike in India around Rs 30,000 whereas YO Style Bike can be available at price of Rs 45000. 

Specifications of YO Style Electric Bike : 

• Length x Width x Height : 1785 x 650 x 1060 (mm) 
• Vehicle Weight : 94 Kg 
• Maximum Speed : 25 to 30 Km/Hour 
• Maximum Range Per Change : 70 to 75 Km 
• Pay Load Capacity : 75 to 100 Kg 
• Motor (BLDC Hub Motor) : 250 W 
• Battery Type : VRLA Deep Discharge 
• Battery (VRLA Deep Discharge) : 24 Ah 
• Electricity Consumption per Charge : 1.25 Units 
• Charging Time : 6 to 8 Hours 

Manufacturer Warranty :

• Warranty (Years) : 1

Features of Maruti Swift SX4 (Diesel) (2013 Model) (Hindi) (720p HD)

India’s leading car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki has finally launched the all new revamped version of Maruti Swift SX4 in year 2013. The new Maruti SX4 has received updated exteriors as well as interiors and also improved better fuel mileage. 

The Maruti Suzuki SX4 now has new looks and comes with new features like touch screen audio navigation and electronically foldable ORVMs with turn indicator. 

The Maruti Suzuki SX4 has comes with two engine options, the Super Turbo 1.3 liter diesel and the 1.6 Liter VVT petrol engine. Both the car’s diesel and petrol models have better mileage than previous model. The Maruti Suzuki SX4 petrol has 16.51kmpl of mileage and the diesel version gives 21.79kmpl mileage. 

On the exterior, the Maruti Suzuki SX4 has new bumper along with 2-tone front grille and redesigned fog lamp with dual-tone garnish. The car now available in two new colour options, Serene Blue and Granite Grey, and this car become little longer than previous model. 

In the interior of new car, it decorated with dual tone of black and beige, new seat fabric upholstery and Chrome finish inside handles and AC side louvers. 

The petrol models of the Maruti Suzuki SX4 available at price range of Rupees 7.38 to 8.84 lakh whereas the diesel model has price range of Rupees 8.27 to 9.79 lakh (change according to cities wise). 

Specifications of Maruti Swift SX4 (Diesel) (2013 Model) :

• Engine Type : 16V DOHC DDiS 
• Displacement : 1248 cc 
• Fuel Type : Diesel 
• Max Power : 89 bhp @ 4000 RPM 
• Max Torque : 200 Nm @ 1750 RPM 
• Mileage (ARAI) : 21.5 (kmpl) 
• Fuel Tank Capacity : 50 litres 
• Bore x Stroke : 69.9 x 82 (mm) 
• Valve/Cylinder (Configuration) : 4, DOHC 
• Cylinders : 4, Inline 
• Transmission Type : Manual 
• No of gears : 5 Gears 
• Drivetrain : FWD 

Dimensions : 

• Length : 4490 mm 
• Width : 1735 mm 
• Height : 1560 mm 
• Wheelbase : 2500 mm 
• Ground Clearance : 180 mm 
• Kerb Weight : 1245 kg 

Capacity : 

• Seating Capacity : 5 Person 
• No of Seating Rows : 2 Rows 
• Bootspace : 505 Litres 

Suspensions and Brakes : 

• Suspension Front : Independent Suspension with Gas Filled Mcpherson Strut and Anti-Roll Bar 
• Suspension Rear : Semi Independent Torsion Beam with Gas Filled Shock Absorbers 
• Front Brake Type : Disc 
• Rear Brake Type : Drum 
• Front Tyres : 205 / 60 R16 
• Rear Tyres : 205 / 60 R16 
• Steering Type : Electronic Power Steering with Tilt 
• Minimum Turning Radius : 5.3 metres 
• Airbags : 2 (Driver and Co-Driver) 

Braking and Security : 

• Anti-Lock Braking System : Available 
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution : Available 
• Brake Assist : Available 
• Engine Immobilizer : Available 
• Child Safety Lock : Available 
• Central Locking : Remote 

Convenience : 

• Air Conditioner : Automatic Climate Control 
• Heater : Available 
• Steering Adjustment : Tilt 
• Ash Tray : Front 
• Headlight off and Ignition Key Off Reminder : Available 
• Body-Coloured Bumpers : Available 

Seats and Doors : 

• Seat Upholstery : Fabric 
• Driver Height Adjustable Seat : Available 
• Rear Armrest : Available 
• Head-Rests : Front and Rear 
• Adjustable Head-Rests : Front and Rear 
• Cup Holders : Front Only 
• Power Windows : Front Only 
• Rear Defogger : Available 
• Boot-Lid Opener : Internal 
• Door Pockets : Front and Rear 
• Adjustable ORVM : Electrically Adjustable 
• Body-Coloured ORVMs : Available 

Lighting and Instrumentation :

• Headlamps : Conventional 
• Fog Lamps : Front and Rear 
• Clear Lens Head Lamp : Available 
• Clear Lens Tail Lamp : Available 
• Headlight Height Adjuster : Available 
• Average Fuel Consumption : Available 
• Seat Belt Warning : Available 
• Low Fuel Level Warning : Available 
• Door Ajar Warning : Available 
• Clock : Digital 

Entertainment and Tyres : 

• Integrated (in-dash) Music System : Available 
• Music Player Size : 2 Din 
• GPS Navigation System : Available 
• AM/FM Radio : Available 
• Speakers : 6 
• Tubeless Tyres : Available 
• Alloy Wheels : Available 

Manufacturer Warranty :

• Warranty : 2 Years 
• Warranty : 40000 Kilometres

India's air powered motorbike

A group of Indian engineering students has invented a unique pollution free bike which runs on air pressure and does not emit carbon in the atmosphere.