Sunday, June 30, 2013

Ford EcoSportsSUV




Ford EcoSport comes in following versions with 3 engine and 2 transmission and 2 fuel options.
The company has already built an inventory of 5,000 units anticipating orders and the deliveries will begin today.
Joginder Singh, MD, Ford India, said, "We expect the EcoSport to be a game changer for Ford India. It will set a new benchmark in the Indian automotive space. Based on the One Ford global platform, the product is tuned to the needs of Indian consumers."
To be produced at the company's Chennai plant, Ford India also intends to export EcoSport to over 40 countries including the markets of South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan and many parts of Europe. Ford invested US$142 million (Rs 838 crore) to produce EcoSport at its Ford India manufacturing facility in Chennai.
The compact SUV comes in four trims, eight colours and three engine options including the globally awarded 1-litre EcoBoost turbocharged engine. The engine delivers a power of 1.6 litre engine and fuel efficiency of a small car

Ford EcoSport Prices 1.5 litre petrol engine - manual transmission Rs 5.59 lakh - ex showroom New Delhi 1.5 litre diesel engine - manual transmission Rs 6.69 lakh - ex showroom New Delhi 1.0 litre petrol EcoBoost engine Rs 7.90 lakh - ex-showroom New Delhi 1.5 litre petrol automatic variant Rs 8.44 lakh ex-showroom New Delhi
According to IHS Automotive, global small utility vehicle sales grew 154 percent between 2005 and 2012. In the coming years, small utilities sales are expected to increase by 51 percent globally in the next five years. Ford small utility sales are projected to outpace the overall industry, according to IHS Automotive.
As part of the One Ford plan , the Ford EcoSport is based on the company's B-platform, which also underpins its Fiesta. The company will produce two million vehicles annually on its B-platform by 2015.
"Despite slowdown the compact SUV continues to buck the trend. Our expectation is that SUV sales will grow five fold by 2020," added Singh.
Manual transmissions will be available in both petrol and diesel models, while the automatic gearbox will come only in the petrol variant.



Saturday, June 29, 2013

HUMMER 2013

HUMMER vehicles were designed and built to travel to the ends of the earth - and let you test your limits when you get there. And while they are no longer being made, HUMMERS are still some of the most versatile vehicles on the planet, letting you connect with the outdoors in ways you never dreamed possible. Plus, each HUMMER model is distinctly unique. Just like the people who drive them.

HUMMER H2.
In a world where SUV have begun to look like their owners, complete with love handles and mushy seats, the H2 SUV proved during its production run that one could still drop and give you 20. With a more spacious, comfortable interior and a host of standard features, the H2 strikes a perfect balance between interior comfort and on-road and off-road capability. And its confidence-inspiring features, like Panic Brake Assist and StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System, prove once again that safety is an integral part of our DNA.The H2 was built under contract by AM General at a specially constructed plant in Mishawaka, Indiana, USA. The H2's final frame assembly is made up of 3 sections: The front uses a modified GM 2500-Series utility frame, the midsection is all new and is completely boxed, and the rear section uses a modified GM 1500-Series frame which is upgraded for the 8,600 pounds (3,900 kg) gross vehicle weight.



HUMMER H3.
Though no longer in production, the HUMMER H3 is proof positive that good things can come in small packages. Even if you are a HUMMER. Of course, to belong to the HUMMER SUV family, you not only have to look the part, you also have to live up to the off-road 4x4 reputation that the family made famous. And with its fully welded steel frame, 9.7 inches of ground clearance and full undercarriage protection, the H3 does — in spades.The H3 featured a two-speed, electronically controlled full-time four-wheel drive system that made it suitable for both on-road and off-road driving. Electronic locking front and rear differentials were optional. Like the Hummer H2, the H3 can ford 24 inches (610 mm) of water (tested in depths up to 31 in or 790 mm) at a speed of 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h) and 16 inches (410 mm) of water at a speed of 20 miles per hour (32 km/h). Standard ground clearance is measured at 9.7 inches (250 mm) while the approach, departure, and break over angles are measured at 37.4°, 34.7°, and 22.1° respectively, allowing the H3 to scale a 16-inch (410 mm) vertical wall and negotiate grades of 60% and side slopes of 40%. Front and rear recovery hooks were standard, with an optional trailer hitch and wiring harness.



HUMMER H3T.
With thousands of possible configurations, accessories for any outdoor activity, plus engineering benchmarks like available front and rear locking differentials, the HUMMER H3T lets you leave it all behind and still take everything you need with you. If you were fortunate enough to get one, then you know — it’s simply one of the most capable off-road pickups on the planet.



The H2 Sport Utility Truck. 

Half pickup, half SUV, the SUT’s bold look, luxurious interior and unparalleled off-road performance make it 100% HUMMER. And while it’s no longer being made, the SUT’s host of standard features and durable 72-inch bed means it’s as versatile as it is striking. Not to mention a powerful E85 Ethanol Flex Fuel-capable* 6.2L V8 SFI engine that generates horsepower and torque numbers most SUV s only dream about.

 

HUMMER in Darker Ralley