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The Volkswagen New Beetle is a truly classic car that drives like a state-of-the-art car. Available only in 2.0L Petrol engine variant. The 2.0L I-4 petrol engine can derive a 115 bhp of power. Rich and spacious interiors add a touch of sophistication. The Volkswagen New Beetle Comes with functional features like electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, power assisted steering, MP3 compatible Gamma CD radio, height-adjustable front seats and many more.

Against a environment of economic puzzlement, universal Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC will be fundamental no-give you an idea about with no senior executives in attendance nor holding any press conferences as they concentrate on lobbying for federal bailouts. Ford Motor Co.

Will be the no more than big American auto manufacturer to have a noteworthy presence at the twelve-monthly event and struggle with participating distant car makers. The first most important North American auto explains of the season unfastens to the public on November 21 and go on with through November 30.

Volkswagen Vento

Volkswagen Vento 

Volkswagen Vento has been awarded Saloon car of the year by BBC Top Gear. The awesome looking Volkswagen Vento with all the specifications that are necessary for a comfortable and safe ride. Volkswagen Vento has great interiors and exteriors. Volkswagen Vento was launched last year by its makers in two versions- petrol and diesel. Price of Volkswagen Vento in India ranges from Rs.6.99 lakhs to 9.23 lakhs.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 

Volkswagen Vento’s technical specifications include a 1.6L engine giving an output of 105 PS @ 5250 rpm and a torque 153 nm @ 3800 rpm. Its petrol version provides a mileage of 15.83 km/l and 20.54 km/l for diesel version. It has 5 speed manual and 6 speed automatic gear box.

Volkswagen Vento has outstanding interiors which are made for the comfort and safety of the user. The space in the leg area for front seats is very spacious and the rear seats can be folded making it even more spacious. Its seats have been made up of special seat cushions so that the next time the user plans a trip he/she travels through Vento without thinking about the long journey and comfort.

Vento Review

Volkswagen Vento boosts a sophisticated look with pretty good exteriors. It has body coloured bumpers, handles and mirrors. And this classy look will long for many years as its body is partially zinc coated with 6 years of anti rust warranty. It also has a rear defogger so that in winters the user has clear back vision in thick fog also.
Volkswagen Vento is most sorted by users not only because of its look but also for its safety measures. It has ABS, 2 airbags for the front seats and Anti-theft system. Anti-theft system is equipped with interior surveillance and back up alarm, so when thieves come to steal a Vento they are going to have a hard time.
Volkswagen Vento’s petrol version is priced ranging from Rs.6.99 lakhs to 9.21 lakhs and diesel version ranging from Rs.7.99 lakhs to 9.23 lakhs.

Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg

 

  

Auto major, Volkswagen has announced that it will launch its new Sports Utility Vehicle, Volkswagen Touareg 2011 in the Indian market by the end of this year 

VolksWagen Touareg is a big size SUV but is 208 kilograms lighter than the earlier model. It has wider sitting bumper and the headlamps give it a soft appealing exterior. Apart from the changes in the looks the new model is faster and fuel efficient.

The company claims that SUV is 20% more fuel efficient than its earlier model. It incorporates remarkable transmission options with an eight-speed automatic transmission along with a six speed tiptronic box.

The SUV has 4Motion all-wheel drive and advanced Stop-start technology along with a host of electronic features which helps handling of the SUV on and off the road.

Volkswagen Touareg photo

 Here is a look and the approaching launch of the Volkswagen Touareg in India, quite possibly in December 2009.Volkswagen is currently running a brand building exercise in India by taking out large advertisements in newspapers and showing of all their vehicles in a new TV ad.  One of them is the Volkswagen Touareg SUV.

 Volkswagen Touareg launch possible

The Volkswagen Touareg will come to India as a completely built unit (CBU) just like the Porsche Cayenne SUV and the Audi Q7 with which it shares a platform.  According to some reports, it will be priced between Rs 30 lakh and Rs 45 lakh on Indian roads.  We know that figure is hardly accurate, we are just reporting what we have heard.  We have heard crazier figures, so the only thing we can be sure about at this point is that the Volkswagen Touareg will be priced below the Porsche Cayenne and the Audi Q7. 


Touareg Interior

As far as performance goes, the Volkswagen Touraeg does a 0 to 60 mph (96 kmph) run in 8.7 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 209 kmph (in the US version).  We do not know whether they would be an electronically limited to speak for the Indian version of the Touareg 3.0 TDI. Permanent AWD would be available too.

In pure technological sophistication, the Volkswagen Touareg will be extremely close to the Porsche Cayenne (Don’t forgive that it is a petrol SUV). The 3000cc Touareg is reasonably fuel efficient, very torquey, quiet inside, luxurious and extremely safe – it earned five stars in every NHTSA safety test except for a 4-star rating in the rollover test.

Lamborghini Gallardo

Lamborghini Gallardo

Luxury carmaker Lamborghini is all set to allure the Indian car connoisseurs with the latest edition of its exotic sports car - Gallardo. Soon to be launched in India, Gallardo LP560-4 is a two-seater coupe, positioned in the ultra-luxury sports car segment of the Indian market. The ten-cylinder powerful engine delivers outstanding power with optimum amount of torque. The exotic styling, perfect body lines and power of Gallardo LP560-4 are sure to impress the multi-millionaires in India, to whom the luxury car caters to. The tenacious traction control of the automobile makes it an outstanding Gallardo ever manufactured by Lamborghini.

Design and Interior

 Lamborghini, in terms of design and styling. Ditto applies to the all-new Gallardo LP560-4 coupe. The car is characterized by standard 19-inch wheels. The sparkling bi-xenon headlights adorn the front end of the car; while in the rear, it is the automatically extending spoiler and stylish tail lights cluster that add to the overall appeal of the vehicle. Talking about the interiors, Gallardo LP560-4 is as spacious and plush as its predecessor is. Power seats with plush leather upholstery provide the feeling of grandeur to the passengers in the cabin. Riding on the two-seater coupe can be an entertaining experience, with four-speaker powerful stereo music system. 

Variants and Price

 The estimated price of Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 is Rs 2.5 Crores.

COROLLA TOYOTA

COROLLA TOYOTA

 INTRODUCTION

The 2010 Toyota Corolla is a car with two different personalities: There's the base model for budget-conscious buyers and the sporty Corolla XRS for those after a little flair. Comparing both models with their prime rival. 

The base Corolla falls a little short in the performance and styling departments. The XRS does a better job, especially when it comes to power and handling, but loses out to the competition on price.

While the current Corolla is much more attractive than previous generations, one of the car's biggest drawbacks remains its inability to excite the visual senses. The Corolla lacks the sporty and modern panache of many of its rivals, but this may be ideal for those who don't want to stand out from the crowd.

Inside, base Corollas can feel a little cheap, but moving up to the LE adds features such as power windows, while the XLE gets wood grain trim. The XRS range-topper adds some leather trim and comfy sports bucket seats.

BOTTOM LINE

 Upgrade to the premium XRS model and you get a 2.4-liter four-banger with 158 horsepower on tap. This engine is happy to rev, and a sweet shifting six-speed automatic is available as an option. When matched with the standard five-speed manual, the Corolla XRS will sprint from 0-60 mph in around eight seconds—not exactly scintillating performance but enough to raise the heart rate. Fuel economy is hardly impressive, at 22/30 mpg.

The 2010 Toyota Corolla has two different personalities: a bare-basic entry-level model and the sporty—but pricey—Corolla XRS.

SPECIFICATION

 

The Standard, LE and XLE models will be equipped with an all-new 1.8-liter engine. The 16-valve, DOHC four-cylinder engine with Dual VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence), produces 132 hp at 6,000 rpm and 128 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. Corolla models equipped with the 1.8-liter engine will achieve preliminary EPA city/highway fuel economy ratings of 27/35 mpg.

A five-speed manual transmission is standard with the 1.8-liter engine, and a four-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT) will also be available. For those who crave just a bit more horsepower and torque, there is the 2.4-liter engine. This engine is completely redesigned for use in the new Corolla XRS grade. The 16-valve DOHC engine with VVT-i produces 158 hp at 6,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. Preliminary EPA city/highway fuel economy for the 2.4-liter engine is 22/30 mpg. The 2.4-liter engine will be paired with standard five-speed manual and optional five-speed automatic transmissions.

 

Koenigsegg CCX

Koenigsegg CCX  

The interior is also reworked and features: color matched leather carpets, Koenigsegg Edition side step plates, Edition chronograph instrument cluster, a new Edition only layout for the center console control panels, and features a special version of the Koenigsegg Chronocluster including a redesigned center console. All other extra equipment for the Koenigsegg Edition CCXR and CCX comes as standard: carbon wheels, special interior trim and color, rearview camera, Satnav or Bluetooth, amplifiers, complete.


We’d love to have the opportunity to purchase a supercar out of what seems to be sheer boredom and then let it sit in our garage because we are too busy driving around in all of our other fantastic cars. It may seem like an unbelievable scenario, but we come across it all of the time. Our latest supercar abandonment comes as a Koenigsegg CCX that was purchased back in 2008 for about $650,000. The car is based on the first U.S. spec CCX imported into the US and is largely constructed of carbon fiber weighing in at just 2,600lbs. The owner of this vehicle didn’t even bother taking off the factory window sticker from his princely purchase. The Koenigsegg is said to have very few miles on it, with most of them attributed to the post-production tests. Seriously? Are they kidding  ?      

 

INTERIOR

 

Packing 806 angry Swedish ponies under its hood, the Koenigsegg CCX – built to mark the 10th anniversary of the first Koenigsegg vehicle to roll off the line – is one of the most powerful cars on the planet, and who would have thought it’d come from a country like Sweden, stereotypically thought of as the homeland of many safe economy cars.

It has a top speed of 240 mph and tears up the tarmac going from 0-60 in a mere 3.2 seconds, matching the time set by the legendary McLaren F1 more than a decade ago, which was the original high water mark for performance vehicles. Weighing in at less than 3,000 pounds, this is a Swedish model that has a very trim waistline to go along with outstanding performance. The red CCX was featured in the trailer for Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, and if you haven’t seen it, you definitely should to admire just how beautiful this car is in motion. With its low, aerodynamic stance, the CCX cuts through the wind like a knife through butter. 

EXTERIOR

The red CCX was featured in the trailer for Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, and if you haven’t seen it, you definitely should to admire just how beautiful this car is in motion. With its low, aerodynamic stance, the CCX cuts through the wind like a knife through

SSC Ultimate Aero

SSC Ultimate Aero

^{The SSC Ultimate Aero is an American-built mid-engine supercar by Shelby SuperCars.} 

^{The higher-performance limited production version, the SSC Ultimate Aero TT produces more emissions-legal horsepower than any other production automobile in the world and previously held the Guinness Book of World Records record for being the fastest production car in the world (succeeded by the 2010 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport with a recorded speed.}

^{This speed was achieved during tests on September 13, 2007 West Richland, Washington, United States and verified by Guinness World Records on October 9, 2007}

Specifications 

 

  Wheels on the base model are sized 460-millimetre (18 in) at the front and 480-millimetre (19 in) at the rear, while the Ultimate Aero TT has wheels an inch larger at each end.

The 2007 models are heavier, with the base model weighing 1,293 kilograms (2,850 lb), and Ultimate version 1,250 kilograms (2,800 lb). Unlike the previous year, base models have a navigation system, 10-speaker audio/CD/DVD system, video/DVD screen, back-up camera, air-conditioning, and trunk space as standard equipment. These come optional on the Ultimate.

INTERIOR

After holding the 'World's Fastest Production Car' for the past year, the Shelby SuperCars' Últimate Aero is receiving several refinements for the 2009 model year. The SSC engineering team equipped the 2009 Últimate Aero with a 15-percent increase in horsepower, a revamped front fascia design, and an array of important interior upgrades. A milestone for the limited-production automobile manufacturer, the new block improves structural integrity and oiling capabilities allowing SSC to boost the power output to 1287 horsepower while improving durability

 SSC Ultimate Aero Engine

 

The SSC Ultimate Aero achieves these kinds of speeds -- on a closed and newly repaved Washington highway, mind you -- with a 1183-hp V8 that delivers a frightening 1094 lb-ft of torque in a car that weighs only 2750 pounds. The track-worthy suspension system comes courtesy of Penske, with 6- and 8-piston brakes at the wheels. 

For the 2009 model year, the SSC Ultimate Aero got a 15 percent increase in horsepower, for a total of 1287 hp, and a likely top speed over 270 mph. The nose was redesigned to accomodate the onrushing air at higher speeds, and new louvers bring in more air to the engine. The redesigned Aero also got brake-deployed rear spoilers for more stopping power.

 

LAMBORGHINI REVENTON

LAMBORGHINI REVENTON 

The most powerful and the most expensive Lamborghini ever built is the second on the list. It takes 3.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and it has a top speed of 211 mph. Its rarity (limited to 20) and slick design are the reasons why it is so expensive and costly to own.

According to Volkswagen Group and certified by TÜV Süddeutschland, the final production Veyron engine produces 1,001 metric horsepower of motive power, and generates 1,250 newton metres (922 ft·lbf) of torque.

The nominal figure has been stated by Bugatti officials to be conservative, with the real total being 1,020 metric horsepower .

Interior

 

The instrument panel in the Reventón comprises three TFT liquid crystal displays (LCDs) with two different display modes. The instruments are housed in a structure milled from a solid aluminium block, protected by a carbon fiber casing. The car's instrumentation includes a "G-Force-Meter" which displays the magnitude and direction of the g-forces acting upon the car. The seats of the Reventón are black leather and brown Alcantara

Exterior

 

 
Lamborghini has also picked up some of parent company Audi's design language. It is the first Lamborghini to incorporate daylight running lights into the headlamps. Seven light-emitting diodes (LEDs) at each headlamp flank the bi-Xenon main beam and stay lit whenever the car is in movement. Due to the high temperatures in the rear lower part of the car, special heatproof LEDs are used for the indicator and hazard lights, stoplights and rear lights with a triple arrow optical effect

 

 

 

BUGATTI VEYRON

BUGATTI VEYRON

 

 It is the fastest accelerating car reaching 0-60 in 2.6 seconds. It claims to be the fastest car with a top speed of 253 mph+. However, the title for the fastest car goes to the SSC Ultimate Aero which exceed 253 mph pushing this car to 2nd place for the fastest car.

This is by far the most expensive street legal car available on the market today.

Specifications and performance

Specifications and performance

 

 he transmission is a dual-clutch direct-shift gearbox computer-controlled automatic with seven gear ratios, with magnesium paddles behind the steering wheel and a shift time of less than 150 milliseconds, built by Ricardo of England rather than Borg-Warner, who designed the six speed DSG used in the mainstream Volkswagen Group marques.

 Each cylinder has four valves for a total of sixty four, but the narrow staggered V8 configuration allows two overhead camshafts to drive two banks of cylinders so only four camshafts are needed. The engine is fed by four bi-turbochargers and displaces 7,993 cubic centimetres (487.8 cu in), with a square 86 by 86 mm (3.4 by 3.4 in) bore and stroke.

The Bugatti Veyron has a total of ten radiators

•  3 heat exchangers for the air-to-liquid intercoolers.
•  3  engine radiators.
•  1 for the air conditioning system.
•  1 transmission oil radiator.
•  1 differential oil radiator
•  1 engine oil  radiator.    

Engine output

According to Volkswagen Group and certified by TÜV Süddeutschland, the final production Veyron engine produces 1,001 metric horsepower (736 kW; 987 bhp) of motive power, and generates 1,250 newton metres (922 ft·lbf) of torque.[1][12] The nominal figure has been stated by Bugatti officials to be conservative, with the real total being 1,020 metric horsepower (750 kW; 1,006 bhp) or more.

TOYOTA INDICA

 TOYOTA  INDICA

 

 

Introduced the most modern car ever to be designed by an Indian company: the Indica. Initially introduced with the caption "More car per car," the ad campaign focused on roomy interiors and affordability. Within a week of its unveiling in 1999, the company received 115,000 bookings.[3] In two years, the Indica became the number one car in its segment.

Toyota is the seventh largest company in the world and the second largest manufacturer of automobiles, with production facilities in 28 nations around the world — and the highest-production facility of any non-domestic automaker in the United States. Generally, Japanese plants are flexible and produce multiple models, while foreign (especially American) plants are devoted to a single model.

The Toyota Motor Group sold about 8.8 million Toyota/Lexus, Daihatsu and Hino vehicles worldwide in 2006, marking a new record. In 2007, the Group is aiming for a 6 percent increase in worldwide sales. Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe, in his 2007 new year’s greeting.

Toyota must implement thorough measures concerning quality and reinforce the foundations of manufacturing by implementing additional localization measures, including human resources development from a global perspective and further support for local affiliates to operate autonomously. Toyota intends to introduce a flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) that can run on 100% bioethanol in Brazil.

The year 2007 will be the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Toyota Motor Corporation.

QUALIS CARS

QUALIS CARSS

The Qualis is powered by a mighty, high performan ce 2.4 litre diesel engine. It delivers a maximum power of 54 KW at 4200 rpm and a maximum torque of 151 Nm at 2400 rpm.

The 2.4 litre straight four-cylinder diesel engine guranteees smooth starts and powerful acceleration with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. It has a number of safety features like a crumple zone, three point ELR seatbelts, side door beams etc. 

TOYOTO KIRLOSKAR

Toyota Kirloskar has acquired 430 acres of land in Bidadi and hopes a production of 20,000 vehicles in the first year of operation and 35,000 vehicles in the following year.

The car is offered in more than 10 ranges, including a special model for the farm sector, which will have cheaper air conditioners and washable seat covers.

The drawback in the Quails is the rather outdated looks. It looks rather old and staid to my eyes. It does not look like menacing monster that is the Bolero, it does not have the sleek Macho looks of the Scorpio.

TATA SAFARI

TATA SAFARI

Tata Safari is the most popular SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) model in the Indian market. Its stylish yet sporty look comprising of advanced interior and exterior features along with lower price tag in comparison to other SUVs in the Indian market, makes it the most popular SUV in India.

The 2.2L, 16V diesel engine makes the new Tata Safari a true glider on Indian roads. The VVT DICOR engine has a capacity to deliver a power of 140hp at a rate of 4000rpm. While the torque delivered by Tata Safari is 320Nm at 1700-2700 rpm.






In the SUV category, Tata Safari is said to be one of the most luxurious model providing utmost comfort. Adjustable light intensity on instrumental panel, dark graphite and perforated tan leather seats and power windows are the attractive features of the new Tata Safari.





Safety features that are available with it include airbags, ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution) and reverse guide system. Apart from this, crash safety features are also present in the new Tata Safari.

OCTAVIA CAR

OCTAVIA CAR

The journey continues. The Octavia does not lack self-confidence and no wonder. Thanks to the extraordinary practicality of the car, it has become popular with customers throughout the world. And, thanks to its timeless design, it is winning even more...

A blend of elegance with practicality and quality - that are the characteristic elements of the Octavia design. Whether you look at the vehicle as whole or individual details, the Octavia makes an impression of spaciousness and reliability.

EXTERIOR

Some things stand out, no matter what they are compared against. The hall mark of quality, the painstaking details, and the over all finish… all add to the total package. When you see the Octavia, you will note that the effort that has gone to make it an outstanding car is also reflected in the design of the exterior.





With cars, as with people, the first impression counts. Whether it is the original front mask with the Škoda logo, or the robust, but elegant line of the whole body to the attractively stepped rear of the liftback, it definitely stands apart.

INTERIORS

The focus, in the design of the interior of Octavia, is to merge sophistication with practicality, the two key characteristics of the model. This is further reflected in each of the design features.

Elegance and practicality are the cornerstones of the cabin interior and are manifested in features such as soft-touch dashboard, which makes it a pleasure to look and operate the car. The wooden finish décor on doors, dashboard, and centre console give the interiors an elite look and an exclusive charm. The beige and onyx leather upholstery adds to the looks and make the interiors chic.



A wonderful blend of clever details and practical assortment of equipments make Octavia an attractive car for businessmen and families with children.



The basic volume of 528 liters provides more than enough space for all that you would want to take with you on a road trip or a holiday.

Skoda Octavia

Skoda Octavia has made driving an enriching experience with the array of convenient, practical and comfortable features.

HONDA VERNA

HONDA VERNA

If you are in India and have not been to the Auto Expo in New Delhi in early January, you would be quite confused. After all, you keep hearing about it but there is not a single photo of the car anywhere. Here, we hope to provide you with some answers about the Hyundai Verna.

The difference is pretty much the same difference as there is between the Skoda Octavia and the Skoda Laura. The Laura is the next version of the Octavia, and is priced much higher and is a newer, more sophisticated car. Same here. The Hyundai Verna is the next version of the Accent. But the Accent in all its different versions is selling reasonably well, and why would any company want to kill it off? (Don't pose that question to Toyota Kirloskar, though - they think different.)

And there you have the Hyundai Verna, which will sell alongside the current Hyundai Accent. The Accent will do battle against the likes of the Ford Ikon and Tata Indigo, Fiat Petra et al, the Verna will be positioned against the new Honda City ZX and the the rest, as well as against the Ford Fiesta petrol and diesels.

How would it be priced? The price of the Hyundai Verna would be right between the Elantra and the current Accent. Hyundai's president BVR Subbu told Business Standard that the Verna would not just be an aspirational model and that the company would be guning for big volumes.

When will the Hyundai Verna be launched? So far, the news is that the Verna's launch will be in the third quarter of 2006. Do not be surprised if it gets delayed by another 3 -6 months, such things happen all the time.

We also hear that there will be a coupe version of the Hyundai Verna. If this is true, that will be a courageous decision indeed by Hyundai India. However, we are not sure is the Verna - pretty much a normal, everyday car - is exactly what can pull off a coupe success story in India. Who knows? We will keep you posted with more photos and news as they become available.



1. Front seat height adjustment ( my wife is
shorter and so is my driver) - Even
Both cars support Front seat height adjustment

2. ABS and/or Seatbags - Verna- slight edge
ABS/Seatbags - Verna has its brakes supplied by Mando Brakes and Cityby Brakes India and the former has a slight edge over the latter - especiallythe ones with the ABS ( BTW I didnt have the time to wait for the ABS whichdoesnt roll out till next month).

3. Backseat depth to support Carseat (preferrably in the middle) - Verna epsilon edge
Both cars have good space (incidentally the Verna is about a few centimeters larger than the City -both in the front and the back - width and depth - and YES I had them measured ;-) )

Good trunk space - Even

The City is larger at 500 compared to the Verna at 400 but the Verna has a 60/40 Split back seat in case I need to load something long - I really considered this a wash because sometimes you need to have big things stored and have folks in the car and sometimes you might like the fact that you can choose to bring home the long items in the trunk.

5. Performance - Verna
I test drove both cars and I had expected the Verna to underperform the City in the 20-60 range (based on some reviews on the web) and I was surprised that it was not at all the case and the City was nowhere close to the Verna both in the City and Highway




6. Mileage (Fuel efficiency)- City
The City can go 12-13kpl and the Verna around 10kpl and so the City has atleast a 2.5-3kpl lead

7. Looks/Design (/Envy factor ;-) ) - City slight Edge
My only consideration was that the car shouldnt be butt-ugly like the Nissan Morano or the Maruti Swift - as thought half the engineering design paper was torn off. The Honda is a familiar sight in the city and the straight H symbol as well. The Hyundai looks very different and pretty good in the Real Earth(the color I decided on finally) - My wife felt that it was a wash and if at all the Verna was better. I dont care if the design was bootlegged out of Munich or Tokyo - you can enjoy it all the same.

P.S. I hate the faux wood in the interiors of all the C-segment cars. It reminds me of the American cars in the 80s. Unfortunately I have to live with it because apparently it is a desired factor.




Sundaram Honda is the only dealer in the city and I have heard about some problems with them in some other reviews online and offline. I spoke to the manager about this and he was very frank about this and said that they have accepted, identified and worked to rectify the issues - I was very impressed with this. They have also offered a new 7 free service plan (but its only within the first 18 months) But having said that - Honda spare parts are more expensive and 2 out of every 5 cars I see in Chennai are dinged, there are numerous Hyundai service centers and the spare parts are cheaper.

HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK

HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK

The Honda Civic is a line of subcompact and subsequently compact cars made and manufactured by Honda. In North America, the Civic is the second-longest continuously-running nameplate from a Japanese manufacturer; only the Toyota Corolla, introduced in 1968, has been in production longer.

The Civic, along with the Accord and Prelude, comprised Honda's vehicles sold in North America until the 1990s, when the model lineup was expanded. Having gone through several generational changes, the Civic has become larger and more upmarket, and it currently slots between the Fit and Accord.

GENERATION OF CIVIC

The first generation Honda Civic was introduced in 1972, but sold as a 1973 model. Equipped with a 1,169 cc (71.3 cu in) four-cylinder engine, the first generation Civic was designed to compete with American compact vehicles and offered features such as front power disc brakes and reclining vinyl bucket seats and AM radio.

The first generation Honda Civics were notorious for rusting in less than three years from purchase where salt was used in the winter.



Hondas were so vulnerable to corrosion that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also issued a safety recall because lateral suspension arms, front crossbeam, and strut coil spring lower supports could weaken with exposure to salt.

At the time, Honda's rust recall was the largest safety action among all the brands imported into the U.S.