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01-06-2009, 12:44 PM
Price
One of the key deciding factors, we give you prices in lakhs across three cities in India. What's more, they come with an OD rating to help you seal your choice.
Technical
This is where you get details about all that's under the skin of the car engine displacement (denoted in litres), maximum power (in PS or pferdestiirke German for horse strength), maximum torque (measured in Nm Newton Meters). How many gears your car has, what's the size of the tyres and most importantly does your car run on petrol or diesel? The types and size of the brakes are also indicated.
Performance
How quickly can your car get from 0 to lOOkmph and back? What's the maximum speed it reaches when you floor pedal? All that and more in this section.
Economy
The 'mileage' debate laid to rest. With fuel prices shooting up, make sure this is one section ypu don't miss.
527
Dimensions
Does your car have enough leg room for Michael Jordan to stretch? Check out this spread which gives you a lowdown on the long and short of your car, spanning the exteriors and the interiors. Big car, bigger car or maybe a car which fits the matchbox sized parking space in your office park¬ing lot? Can it do a 360-degree turn inside your bedroom? And finally, can you carry your wife's wardrobe, your mountaineering gear and your son's bicycle in the boot? Here's where you can see it all.
Features
Power windows, centraVremote locking, leather seats, MP3 player, tachometer, alloy wheels more is less these days. And it can influence your buying decision significantly. After all, you don't want to mess with your elbow trying to wedge into minute parking spaces without a power steering. But is the car company asking you to shell out an extra buck for all these comforts or is it part of standard equipment?
Safety
Along with economic progress, the golden quadrilateral also means speeding, and consequently increases the probability of accidents. Which is why airbags, anti-lock brakes and electronic stability programs become your guardian angels. We also mention ratings (out of 5) if the car has been tested by Euro NCAP for safety.
One of the key deciding factors, we give you prices in lakhs across three cities in India. What's more, they come with an OD rating to help you seal your choice.
Technical
This is where you get details about all that's under the skin of the car engine displacement (denoted in litres), maximum power (in PS or pferdestiirke German for horse strength), maximum torque (measured in Nm Newton Meters). How many gears your car has, what's the size of the tyres and most importantly does your car run on petrol or diesel? The types and size of the brakes are also indicated.
Performance
How quickly can your car get from 0 to lOOkmph and back? What's the maximum speed it reaches when you floor pedal? All that and more in this section.
Economy
The 'mileage' debate laid to rest. With fuel prices shooting up, make sure this is one section ypu don't miss.
527
Dimensions
Does your car have enough leg room for Michael Jordan to stretch? Check out this spread which gives you a lowdown on the long and short of your car, spanning the exteriors and the interiors. Big car, bigger car or maybe a car which fits the matchbox sized parking space in your office park¬ing lot? Can it do a 360-degree turn inside your bedroom? And finally, can you carry your wife's wardrobe, your mountaineering gear and your son's bicycle in the boot? Here's where you can see it all.
Features
Power windows, centraVremote locking, leather seats, MP3 player, tachometer, alloy wheels more is less these days. And it can influence your buying decision significantly. After all, you don't want to mess with your elbow trying to wedge into minute parking spaces without a power steering. But is the car company asking you to shell out an extra buck for all these comforts or is it part of standard equipment?
Safety
Along with economic progress, the golden quadrilateral also means speeding, and consequently increases the probability of accidents. Which is why airbags, anti-lock brakes and electronic stability programs become your guardian angels. We also mention ratings (out of 5) if the car has been tested by Euro NCAP for safety.