Car and bike manufacturers are treating you to smarter and more stylish products this festive season.
P Tharyan selects the trendiest wheels of them all.
Got the cash? You'll set the speed. This Porsche is powered by a 4-litre, six-cylinder boxer engine that churns out 493 bhp and develops 540 Nm of peak torque. It comes in two trims: a 7-speed PDK automatic and a 6-speed manual gearbox. The automatic can hit 0-100 kmph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 318 kmph. The manual takes 0.5 seconds more for the sprint but has a higher top speed of 320 kmph.
Maruti Suzuki has done away with the DDis 320 1.6-litre diesel engine in the new S-Cross and only retained the DDiD 200 1.3-litre diesel version. The new model also comes with a smart hybrid technology.
This newly-launched SUV has a length of 4.70 m, a seven-seat configuration and the largest boot in its class. Offered in only one trim level, the car is powered by a 2.0L, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel TDI engine that churns out 150 horses and belts out 340Nm of peak torque.
How to make a good thing better. The new luxury sedan is based on the MQB platform. Powering the car is a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, TDI diesel mill that turns around 176bhp. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed automatic DSG transmission.
This one comes with enhanced riding dynamics, aggressive styling and a wilder induction roar. The bike has a sleek, aerodynamic fairing and specially designed air ducts. Powering the motorcycle is a 649cc, DOHC inline, four-cylinder engine and a new 6-speed short ratio gearbox. It sports a new LED headlight, revised Nissin brake callipers, Showa Dual Bending Valve fork, and a bronzed engine and head covers.
This is basically the racetrack-oriented version of the S. The all-new 765cc engine makes 1121.3hp at 11,700rpm and while peak torque is identical to the R model at 77Nm, the peak point moves a full 1,400rpm higher to 10,800rpm. This engine, in fact, is the base for the new Moto2 series starting from the 2019 season.
The luxury of choice: In one go, Audi India has launched the A5 Sportback, the A5 Cabriolet and the S5 Sportback. The A5 Sportback and the A5 Cabriolet are powered by an inline 4-cylinder 1968cc diesel engine with VTG turbocharger. The S5 boasts a 2995cc TFSI quattro tiptronic V6 petrol engine.