The Ever Increasing Demand for Small Cars

The ever increasing demand for small cars has resulted in companies going overboard to not only bring newer models to the Indian small car market, but also constantly think over face-lifting their current fleet in the market. Experts believe that this segment in India is booming and is set to rise further. Not only are the existing car makers constantly thinking over giving it their all, but also companies manufacturing entry level and luxury sedans have dived into this segment.

To start off with the Chevrolet Beat (petrol) is equipped with 1.2L, 1199cc, 16-Valve DOHC valve technology engine with 5-velocity manual transmission. It presents mileage of 14km/l in city & 18km/l on highways. Diesel version has 936cc 3-cylinder rail diesel engine, which produces electrical power of 62.50 PS/L & torque of 160.26 Nm/L. Its fuel efficiency is 24 km/L on highways. The LPG version with 1.2 L engine provides mileage of 13.29 km/l. Dash-board is the first attraction in the car that has got built in multimedia/music system. The speedometer and tachometer too are the fresh designed ones from Chevrolet.

Next in line is the New Maruti Swift which has a really curvy system, which makes it a head turner. Its chrome grille with business emblem, human body colored bumpers, noticeable large mind lamps, internally adjusted ORVMs with mounted indicators, antenna with the spine, fog lamps, physique colored door handles, LED tail signals & rear window wiper are some of its exterior characteristics. It has 15-inch alloy wheels with freshly designed wheel caps. The seating capacity is 5 with dimensions as Length -3850 mm, Width -1695 mm, Height -1530 mm, wheelbase -40mm & floor clearance -170 mm.

Then you have the Ford Figo which is available in both the petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol version has a 1.2L petrol engine that produces 72bhp power and 104 Nm torque. The diesel engine has the 1.4L, Duratorq diesel engine produces 69bhp power and 160 Nm torque. Both the petrol and diesel versions of the Ford Figo have four variants each: Lxi, Exi, Zxi and Titanium. This all new car by Ford shares some of its elements with other Ford cars like the Mondeo, Focus and recently launched European Fiesta. The car's designing and engineering has been done by Ford Australia and has lots of attractive features especially its flamboyant interiors. With the promise of finest design and greater performance both of the Maruti Swift and Ford Figo are defending. Maruti Swift has better performance that is worthy to pick up. But with the customized features, Ford Figo has a special bond for its clientele.

Finally you have the top of the range Volkswagen Polo. It is bestowed with 1.2L, 3 Cylinder, and MPFI technology. It's being charged to generate the power of 74 Bhp and 110 Nm with the effective displacement of 1198 cc that can amplify the performance at altitudinous extent. This beats the Ford Figo which is attired with 1.2L, 4 Cylinder, MPFI engine that is subject to churn up the power of 71 Bhp at 102 Nm torque. Both of the cars are having the system of 5 speed manual transmission gearbox.