Vegetable Pakora Recipe – Pakodas / Pakoras are the pieces of happiness that bring back memories of my childhood evening snack especially during rainy evening or cold wintery days. It will be even better when you have it with your favourite chutney and a hot chai.
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COURSE
CUISINE
RECIPE SERVES
PREP. TIME
TOTAL TIME
Snack
Indian
4 People
10 Mins
25 Mins
Ingredients TO MAKE VEGETABLE PAKORA RECIPE
300 ml. of Oil
Water (use as required)
100 grams of Rice flour
200 grams of Chickpea flour / Gram flour
Red chilli powder – 1 tbsp.
Asafoetida / Perungayam Powder – 1 tsp.
Salt – use as required
1 tsp. of Tumeric powder
2 tbsp. of Cornflour
1 tsp. of Baking soda (optional)
1 tbsp. of Fennel seeds
2 cups of onion (thinly sliced)
1 carrot (thinly sliced)
1 cup of cabbage (shredded)
2 tbsp. of coriander leaves(finely chopped)
5 leaves of curry leaves (finely chopped)
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Preparation
Making pakoda batter:
Mix all the ingredients listed above in a large mixing bowl except the oil. You can also add your favourite vegetables along with this.
Add the required amount of water to make a medium-thick batter. Make sure it doesn’t become too runny.
Give it a nice mix and add some more salt and chilli powder if required.
Crispy Vegetable Pakora Recipe | Pakoda Recipe - The Perfect Tea Time SnackCrispy Vegetable Pakora Recipe | Pakoda Recipe - The Perfect Tea Time Snackfrying crispy veg pakodas
Making the pakoda recipe:
Heat oil in a pan.
Check whether the oil is hot by dropping a pinch of the mixture in it. If it comes upward, then the oil is ready for deep frying.
Add the mixture in small portions.
Depending on the size of the pan you can add more mixture. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Fry the pakoda on medium flame until it turns crispy and golden brown in colour.
Take them out and drain excess oil.
Finally, serve the crispy veg pakoda either with tomato chutney/mint chutney or with tomato sauce and a hot chai.
RavaKesari Recipe – Rava Kesari / Kesari Baat is a sweet Indian food that is common throughout the country. The term “Rava Kesari” means semolina pudding which is flavoured with saffron and orangish in colour. The word Kesari means orange colour and also means saffron in some instances. Since the dish is made with Rava and has an orange colour, it is named as Rava Kesari(source-Wikipedia).
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COURSE
CUISINE
RECIPE SERVES
PREP. TIME
TOTAL TIME
Dessert
South-Indian
3 People
5 Mins
20 Mins
Ingredients to Make RAVa KESARI RECIPE – Kesari recipe ingredients
100 grams of Rava/Semolina
200 grams of sugar
400 ml. of hot water
5-6 tbsp. of ghee
a pinch of salt.
2 crushed cardamoms
10 Raisins (use as needed)
10 Cashew nuts (use as needed)
1 tbsp. of Kesari colour powder or a pinch of saffron strands
To get the right proportion, I would recommend you to measure the Rava, Sugar and water in a glass in 1:2:4 proportion. For instance, if you are using 1 glass of water, then use 2 glasses of sugar and 4 glasses of hot water from the same glass.
Preparation
Heat a pan with 2 tbsp. of ghee and fry cashew nuts and fry it on low flame until you get a light golden colour and keep aside.
Add raisins on the same pan and roast it on low flame until they swell up and keep aside.
Rava Kesari Recipe | Kesari Bath - How To Make the Best Kesari At HomeRava Kesari Recipe | Kesari Bath - How To Make the Best Kesari At HomeRava Kesari Recipe | Kesari Bath - How To Make the Best Kesari At HomeFrying cashew nuts and raisins
Add 4 more tbsp. of ghee on the pan and add 100 grams / 1 glassofRava/Semolina and fry it in a medium flame, with constant stirring until a nice aroma comes.
In the meantime, boil 400ml of water and add this hot water into the rava pan and stir constantly for another 2-3 minutes.
Now add 1 tbsp. of Kesari colour powder or a pinch of saffron strands(here I’ve added orange colour) and a pinch of salt. Give a nice mix in medium flame and stir well for another 2-3 minutes.
Rava Kesari Recipe | Kesari Bath - How To Make the Best Kesari At HomeRava Kesari Recipe | Kesari Bath - How To Make the Best Kesari At HomeRava Kesari Recipe | Kesari Bath - How To Make the Best Kesari At HomeAdding Rava/Semolina, water and colour powder
Now add 200 grams of sugar / 2 glasses of sugar and mix well. This is a crucial part of the making. Sometimes, when you add sugar and mix, immediately you may find few lumps. You must stir well in a way to mash those lumps.
Now add the ghee fried cashews, raisins and crushed cardamoms and stir in medium flame for another 4-5 minutes or till the Kesari forms like a thick form.
You can add some more ghee to give the Kesari a rich, smooth texture and serve it in a bowl as you see in the cover photo.
The yummy Rava Kesari is ready to serve now. Simple Isn’t it?
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Every country’s head is the most important person across the globe. Since they are the one who represents their country, security measures need to be precise. One of the most visible signs of security measures is the official state vehicle. The Queen of England, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II may not have the power that she once had, but she still holds a powerful figure in the hearts of all British people.
Her MajestyQueen Elizabeth II holds a huge number of classic car collection which clearly shows her love for cars. It’s not an exception when it comes to the official state vehicle. The Queen of England travels in style, in a car created especially for her. Presented to Her Majesty for her golden jubilee in 2002, the Bentley State Limousine is the Queen of England’s favourite mode of transport.
The Bentley State Limousine, a modified version of Bentley’s Arnage R, is 2.723 ft longer, 10 inches taller, and 2.7 inches wider than the standard Bentley Arnage. Powered by a twin-turbocharged, Rolls-Royce – Bentley L Series V8 engine can produce 400 hp and 835 Nm of torque, with a maximum speed of 130 miles per hour. Moreover, the doors open at a 90-degree angle so that she can walk directly out of the vehicle, without any effort (Source – Wikipedia).
The unique bodywork was built by Bentley’s Mulliner coachbuilding division. The interior was designed by the British textile manufacturer Hield Brothers; with lambswool sateen cloth which we can only dream of. For the protection of its occupants, the bodywork and glass are armoured; the cabin can be sealed air-tight in case of a gas attack and is also blast-resistant, and the tyres are kevlar-reinforced.
When the Queen is on board, the Bentley “Flying B” emblem in the bonnet is either replaced by the Queen’s personal mascot of Saint George slaying a dragon or a single standing lion. The Bentley State Limousine roof will have an illuminated coat-of-arms and a pennant. These usually feature the royal coat of arms and the Royal Standard respectively, although other symbols can be used for occasions such as a state visit.
Royal Standards of the United Kingdom (Source- Internet)
The Bentley State Limousine is one of the rarest models ever produced by Bentley. In fact, only two of these vehicles were built and both belong to the Queen, making it even rarer than the Rolls-Royce Phantom IV, which was similarly built for royalty and heads of state. These two limousines are said to be valued at £10 million each.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has 25 cars which include some custom-built rare ones. One of the custom-built ones is the 2015 Range Rover LWB Landaulet, used by the queen for everyday royal processions. She also owns a 2002 Land Rover Defender and a 1953 Land Rover Series 1.
Things you don't know about Queen Elizabeth II's state vehicleThings you don't know about Queen Elizabeth II's state vehicleThings you don't know about Queen Elizabeth II's state vehicleThings you don't know about Queen Elizabeth II's state vehicleThings you don't know about Queen Elizabeth II's state vehicleHer Majesty’s other rare collections (Source – Internet)
She also holds some classic collections like 1965 Mercedes Benz 600 Pullman Landaulet, 1953 Humber Super Snipe, 1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V, 1948 Daimler DE, 1951 Ford V8 Pilot, 1966 Aston Martin DB6, 1930 Citroen C4 and many more.
The Royal Gold State Coach (Source – Internet)
Last but not the least, The Royal Gold State Coach is probably the most ornated vehicle to have ever existed. Since its first appearance in 1762, the royal family pulls this stagecoach out for only the most formal of events. This is used for coronation events and other ceremonies that relate directly to the ruling monarchy. We might be able to see this being used for the coronation of a new king.
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CoronaVirus Disease(COVID-19), a novel virus outbreak which began in the city of Wuhan, has now turned the world upside down. We have seen numerous bustling cities, towns and even countries being shutdown, all in a matter of few days. The life as we know it, has taken a turn. And only time will prove if it was for the best or not. To know more about the history of COVID-19, click here.
The entire world lives off in fear in self-isolated or quarantine, while the Indians seems to be quite cool. Yes, India – the second most populated country in the world. How did this country manage to maintain low numbers? Do you really think India is safe? Has India prepared well to embrace the impact of an outbreak? Let’s find out more about the precautions taken in India to prevent an outbreak. And how well can India fight the disease outbreak. Let’s find out.
Precautionary steps
– At the borders
Evacuation and quarantine. Indian citizens from locked down cities abroad where evacuated, flown back to India in a special Air India flight and placed under quarantine for 14 days.
Strict temperature checks at ports and isolation. All the passengers entering India undergo temperature checks at airports and the suspected people are immediately isolated.
Reduce imported cases. In an effort to prevent large number of imported cases, visas were denied to foreign nationals traveling from the affected countries.
Limit export of supplies. Concerned over global supply chain shortages, India curbed the export of pharmaceutical drugs. (The Guardian)
– Within the borders
Awareness via telecom. The telecom operators replaced ringtones with default messages spreading awareness about the virus. (The Hindu – Businessline)
Solution Challenge. For fast results, Indian Govt. initiated the COVID-19 Solution Challenge encouraging individuals and startups to come up with ways to fight COVID-19.
Prevent large gatherings. Large crowded areas like schools, universities, malls, offices and restaurants have shutdown. Weddings, public meetings and movie releases postponed. Religious institutions like churches, temples and mosques have been closed as well.
Monitor prices of essential supplies. Govt. agencies have kept a check on surge of essential goods price. (The Economic Times)
Convicted prisoners manufacturing masks. Surge in mask demand has deployed convicted prisoners to manufacture the face masks. (Business Today)
These are few measures to contain the outbreak taken by the Indian government and the public. Real crisis reveals characters. This pandemic, in a way, has helped bring out the true nature of different people.
Current Scenario
The situation worldwide is fast evolving. As I write this article, the total number of positive cases is 244,523, total deaths is 10,030 and total number of recovered cases is 86,026 (Click here for live updates).
India at the verge of nationwide lockdown (Source – Internet)
In India, 206 confirmed cases, 20 recovered cases and 5 deaths. Following are the excerpts from the monologue by the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi on March 19, 2020 (08:00 PM IST) to address the gravity of situation to the public.
Nationwide Janata Curfew to be imposed on March 22, 2020 from 7 am to 9 pm IST
Practice more social distancing
Economic Task force has been setup to deal with the COVID-19 economic crisis
Refrain from panic-buying and hoarding
As an act of appreciation for all the frontline medical workers, clap and cheer at 5 pm IST on March 22, 2020 nationwide from homes.
Spread awareness to fellow citizens about the Janata Curfew via phone calls
Believe information only from legitimate sites and avoid spreading fake news
Young children and aged people are advised to stay home and avoid unnecessary visits to hospitals.
Elective surgeries must be postponed
Do you think it was a mistake or overconfidence? Not heeding to the warnings and distress calls raised, that caused the pandemic? Or was it too late for the alarms to reach the ears of world leaders?
Please let me know in the comments below and stay tuned for more unknown facts.
These days are very crucial for all of us as the coronavirus has seriously affected our day-to-day operations. The coronavirus (COVID-19) is almost everywhere and likely to spread further, making more people sick and even kill some. Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. In this post, we are going to check out five things you should know about the coronavirus (COVID-19).
No.1 – History of COVID-19
COVID-19, short for “Coronavirus Disease 2019,” is the official name given by the World Health Organization ( WHO ). It is from a large family of zoonotic viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to severe respiratory diseases. This virus was originally thought to have emerged from an animal source that infected humans, but now we are seeing the virus spread from person to person. It is spread via droplets when a person coughs or sneezes. One can be exposed when in close contact (within 6 feet) to someone who is sick.
The human coronavirus was first characterized in 1965 where Tyrrell and Bynoe found an upper respiratory tract infection in children which was named as B814. It was also found in human embryonic tracheal organ cultures obtained from the respiratory tract of an adult with a common cold.
In fact, the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS – CoV) virus is also from the family of coronavirus which came from direct or indirect contact with camels which caused 842 deaths. Shockingly, there are several known coronaviruses circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans.
No.2 – How it started in 2019?
The 2019–20 coronavirus(2019-nCoV) was originated from the Wuhan seafood market in December 2019 where birds, rabbits, bats and snakes, monkeys, chickens, donkeys, sheep, pigs, camels, foxes, badgers, and bamboo rats are traded illegally.
31st December 2019: China informed WHO that they found an unknown virus spreading in Wuhan province. On 1st January 2020, China confirmed that the 41 admitted hospitalized patients are affected by the 2019-nCoV infection.
5th January 2020: Chinese officials confirmed that this was a reoccurrence of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus, an illness that originated in China and killed more than 770 people worldwide in 2002-2003.
11th January 2020: China announced its first death from the virus, a 61-year-old man who had purchased goods from the Wuhan seafood market.
13th January 2020: the WHO reported a case in Thailand, the first outside of China, in a woman who had arrived from Wuhan.
20th January 2020: China confirmed its third death and 500 more infections, with cases including other provinces like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. On January 26, the death toll rose to 56, with almost 2000 confirmed cases.
30th January 2020: the World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus a global emergency as the death toll jumped to 170.
coronavirus outbreak ( source – Internet )
11th February 2020: the WHO announced that the new coronavirus would be called “COVID-19”. On March 11, WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic as more than 35 countries which include India, Philippines, Singapore, USA, UK, Italy, and Spain confirmed positive cases.
15th March 2020: Spain Italy reported about 3000 new coronavirus cases and more than 200 deaths over the last 24 hours. On March 17, the total number of cases in Italy rose to 31,506 with 345 new coronavirus deaths in the country over the last 24 hours.
No.3 – How to break the chain and protect yourself and others?
How it spreads?
The current understanding is that the virus is spread mostly person to person. As I mentioned earlier, it is spread via droplets when a person coughs or sneezes. One can be exposed when in close contact (within 6 feet) to someone who is sick. Current symptoms reported for patients with COVID-19 include mild to severe respiratory illness with fever 100.4 °F [38 °C], cough, runny nose and difficulty in breathing. The symptoms may appear anywhere from 2 to 14 days after exposure.
Well, there is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. However, there are some preventive actions to protect yourself and others.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Don’t bite your nails.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your mouth and nose while sneezing or coughing and dispose of the used tissue in a garbage bin immediately.
Clean frequently touched objects and surfaces with antiseptic liquid water (eg. dettol with water).
Take a shower after coming home from work/outside.
Even though, it is unclear whether COVID-19 can spread through the meat. Let’s avoid having non-veg for some time. Instead, eat more vegetables to improve your immunity.
Avoid littering in public areas.
Wash your bedsheets and pillow covers once a week.
Dispose of used napkins and food wastes frequently.
No.4 – What is happening now?
The COVID-19 has affected 167 countries and territories around the world and the death toll has jumped to 7954 with 198,178 confirmed cases. However, I am relieved to hear that 82,779 people have recovered from the COVID-19.
Here is a link, if you want to know the live updates of the Coronavirus spread. Thanks to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) for this live update.
The much-awaited SUV from Volkswagen has launched their Tiguan Allspace SUV 7-seater version in India. Volkswagen confirmed that the new 7-seater will replace the current 5-seater Tiguan. Like the 5-seater model, the new Tiguan Allspace will also come as a Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) version. So it came with a premium price tag as expected.
What does Completely Knocked-Down version mean?
Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) version is a kit containing the parts needed to assemble a product. The parts are typically manufactured in one country or region, then exported to another country or region for final assembly.
Model Name – Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace ( source – Internet )
Engine
Volkswagen confirmed that the Tiguan Allspace CKD unit engine option will come as a petrol-only variant. It is equipped with a 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine that is tuned to make 187 bhp (190 PS) and 320 Nm torque. It is paired with 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox which powers all-four wheels via Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel-drive ( AWD ) system.
Exterior and Interior
The Tiguan Allspace’s exterior and interior looks similar to its predecessor, the 5-seater Tiguan. The length and the wheelbase were extended in order to fit the third-row seats. Since it is launched in one variant, it comes as a well-kitted model with full-LED headlights with DRLs, a panoramic sunroof, full-digital instrument cluster, 3-zone automatic climate control, beige ‘Vienna’ leather seats, keyless entry and a touchscreen infotainment system. It is also offered in 7 colour options including the brand colourHabanero Orange as shown in the below image.
It also gets other comfort and safety features like – electric parking brakes, 7 airbags, a rearview camera, seatbelt reminder, digital cockpit, easy-open electric boot, ABS, ESP, a tyre pressure monitoring system and more.
Price
Since it is a Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) unit, it is priced at Rs. 33.12 lakh (ex-showroom, India). It will go head-to-head with Skoda Kodiaq, Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, Mini Countryman and Mahindra Alturas G4.
To make this 7-seater SUV segment more interesting, MG is also planning to launch its own 7-seater SUVs – MG Hector Plus and the MG Gloster. Click those names to read more about it.
What do you think about the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace?
Do you think it can survive in the 7-seater SUV variant? Let me know in the comments section.
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In the current automobile market, Americans love SUVs, Europeans love hatchbacks, Australians love pick-ups, British love estate, and Indians? Indians love sedans. Sedans are considered a status symbol by most of the people in India. Keeping this in mind, automobile manufacturers in India came up with a sub-4-metre sedan variant.
Maruti Suzuki Dzire has been the leader of the compact sedan segment for a very long time. To break this record, South Korean automobile manufacturer, Hyundai group has just launched its own 4-meter sedan – Aura. In this post, we are going to compare some of the key features like interior, exterior, engine, performance, and safety in Aura and Dzire.
Engine
Hyundai Aura gets three BS6-compliant variants: 1.0-litre Turbo GDi petrol which can give 100 PS and 172 Nm of torque, 1.2-litre MPI petrol delivering 83 PS and 114 Nm of torque and 1.2-litre Ecotorq diesel powertrain churning out 75 PS and 190 Nm of torque along with a 5-speed gearbox which is available in both manual and automatic transmission.
On the other hand, Maruti Suzuki Dzire is powered by a BS6-compliant, 1.2-litre, K12 VVT petrol engine that makes 83 hp and 113 Nm of torque. There is also a BS4-compliant, 1.3-litre, DDiS 190 diesel engine which can deliver 75 hp and 190 Nm of torque. Both the engines are offered with a 5-speed manual and automatic transmission options.
Exterior
Both the Aura and Dzire are 3,995 mm long. But the Dzire is little wider than the Aura. However, the Aura compensates this in the height, by providing an extra overhead space. On the front, the Dzire comes with a big grille and eye-looking headlights adding a bold look to it. But the Aura is really the show stopper with a bigger grille, sharper headlights and triangle-shaped foglamps. Both the cars are equipped with 15-inch alloy wheels. However, Aura’s diamond-cut model gets more attention than Dzire.
Interior
Hyundai Aura vs Suzuki Dzire - Who is the sub-4-meter sedan king?
Inside, both did a good job in terms of ambience and quality. The Dzire comes with a traditional look while on the other hand, the Aura’s cabin feels sportier and futuristic which gave an advantage to it. On the back, the Dzire sums it by providing more legroom and thigh support. In terms of boot space, the Aura has more space of 402litres while the Dzire comes with 378litres. Aura also scores more by providing better touch screen quality, sound quality and some cool features like wireless charger, projector headlamps etc.
Hyundai Aura vs Suzuki Dzire - Who is the sub-4-meter sedan king?
Safety
Hyundai Aura is built on Strong Body Structure with integrated 65% Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS+HSS) Application. Although we don’t have the Global-NCAP ( New car assessment program ) rating, we can expect a better safety. On the other hand, Suzuki Dzire scored a 3-star rating on the standard variant and 4-star on the optional safety pack on the Euro-NCAP crash test programme. Apart from this, both get standard safety features like airbags, pre-tensioner force limiter seat belts, ISOFIX (child seat restraint system) and ABS with EBD.
Price
The Dzire starts from Rs 5.8 lakh to Rs 8.7 lakh and the top-end model and Aura starts from 5.8 lakh for the base petrol and goes up to Rs 9.2 lakh for the diesel top-end AMT.
Writer’s Opinion
Well, if you are looking for a spacious and fuel efficiency model, then the Dzire is for you, but if you are looking for a premium design with more loaded interior features, then the Hyundai Aura got you covered.
What is your view on Hyundai Aura vs Suzuki Dzire? Let me know in the comments section.
Koenigsegg Automotive AB is a Swedish manufacturer of high-performance sports cars, based in Ängelholm, Skåne County, Sweden. It was founded by Christian Von Koenigsegg in 1994 with the objective of producing world-class hypercars. After many years of manufacturing and testing, the company began the production of the CCX in 2006 followed by CCXR in 2009 which was awarded by Forbes as one of the beautiful cars in the world. Two years ago, the company’s Agera RS model shocked the world by becoming one of the world’s fastest car by reaching 284mph. This year, while other supercar makers showing their interest in making SUVs, Koenigsegg showed their focus on producing the first two-door with four seats and they did it by launching their own house model Koenigsegg Gemera which is also referred as the “world’s first mega-GT”.
The new Koenigsegg Gemera has a 600 horsepower three-cylinder twin-turbo engine along with three electric motors. Combining all this will make Gemera the first 4-seater model to get a tremendous 1700 hp which can push it from 0-100kph in just 1.9sec and onto a top speed of around 250mph.
Model Name – Koenigsegg Gemera Interior ( source – Internet )
Inside, all the four seats get full leather along with some features like front and rear infotainment, dual wireless phone chargers, onboard Wi-Fi, three climate zones facilities, a premium 11-speaker sound system, and both warm and cold cupholder for every seat ( in total 8 ). Koenigsegg claimed that Gemera can comfortably fit four large adults plus luggage. Other safety features include six airbags, stability control, traction control, driver assistance systems, two fire extinguishers and ISOFIX points on the rear seats.
Model Name – Koenigsegg Gemera Interior ( source – Internet )
Koenigsegg confirmed that only 300 Gemeras will be produced worldwide and it is likely to cost over US$1.7 million. So, if you are planning to grab one, you have to book it now.
Cars under 9 lakhs price range are the most popular for the first time buyers and middle-class people in India. In order to fulfil our requirements, the Indian automobile market is fully packed with options to choose from. In this article, we are going to check out the top 5 cars under 9 lakhs in India. This review is purely based on its style, performance, quality, sales, and safety. Please don’t consider the number as positions as they are just for the count.
No.1 – TATA Altroz
Top 5 Cars Under 9 lakhs in India - 2020
Altroz is the latest and the first premium hatchback model launched by TATA Motors on January 22, 2020. It is indeed premium looking and one of my favourites in the hatchback models. The name Altroz was inspired from the bird Albatross. It is built on their all-newALFA (for Agile, Light, Flexible, Advanced) architecture and Altroz is the first model to be built on this platform.
It is coming in both petrol and Diesel engine options: 1.2-litre petrol with 86PS/113Nm and 1.5-litre Diesel with 90PS/200Nm. On the outside, it gets halogen projected headlamps, LED DRLs, fog lamps, wipers and with 16-inch alloys. Inside, it is equipped with a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Apple Carplay and Android Auto support, voice commands, part digital cluster, ambient lights, front armrest, climate control, rear AC vents and cruise control along with some safety features like 2 Airbags with ABS and EBD, ISOFIX mounts, adjustable rear headrests, auto headlamps/wipers and parking sensors on both front and rear.
As mentioned earlier, Altroz is one of my favourites, since it has scored good points in style, performance, quality and safety. In fact, the Tata Altroz is country’s second Made-in-India car to secure 5 stars in the adult occupant protection after the Tata Nexon. The price for Altroz starts at Rs. 5.29 lakhs and goes up to Rs. 9.34 lakhs. I know it is more than our price range, but the extra money you spend on this model is totally worth.
Model Name – Hyundai Elite i20 ( source – Internet )
The Elite i20 is Hyundai’s popular premium hatchback model. The Elite i20 is available in 1.2-litrepetrol-manual (83PS/114Nm), a new 1.0-litrepetrol-CVT auto (120PS/173Nm)and a 1.5-litre diesel-manual engine options. A couple of weeks ago, Hyundai officially released the first design sketches of the next-gen. Elite i20 hatchback and now the production-spec model images are leaked online, ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show and going viral over the internet.
On the outside, the new leaked images confirmed that next-gen. 2020 model will be in a sporty design with an aggressive look in the front with LED DRL-lined headlights and the large diamond finish grille and new dual-tone alloy wheels. The taillights come with angular Z-shaped LED elements, a faux diffuser and dual-tone black roof.
Inside, the 2020 Elite i20 model is expected to have a completely redesigned dashboard, featuring an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system and their own-house BlueLink connected-car technology. It will also get features like wireless smartphone charging, automatic climate control with rear AC vents, push-button start-stop, six airbags and a new steering wheel. The prices for Elite i20 starts at Rs. 5.59 lakhs and goes up to Rs. 9.41 lakhs and we can expect the next-gen. sometime in mid-2020.
Model Name – Maruti Suzuki Swift ( source – Internet )
Maruti Suzuki has got a massive fan following after launching its sporty hatchback model, the Swift. In fact, it is the only car with all the generations have always been best-sellers. It comes with both diesel and petrol engines with both manual and AMT gearbox.
Talking about the design, the new Swift is 110kg lighter than the old-gen. models. Also, the sleek looking front with a cute grille, a rising window line, and sharp tail-lamps gives a sporty look. Overall, the design indeed looks swiftly.
Inside, it is equipped with auto climate control and a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink. Apart from the overall quality is to be good but not great. Even the plastics in TATA Altroz looks more premium than the Swift. The 268-litre boot is fair enough to carry a good amount of luggage and even the rear seats can be foldable to take more.
Talking about safety, Swift scores 2 stars out of 5 stars for adult occupancy in NCAP Rating which is really shocking for the best-seller in India. In fact Suzuki’s Senior Executive Director, CV Raman confirmed that Suzuki won’t be sending their vehicles to be tested by Global-NCAP which is clearly showing that Suzuki is not focusing on consumers safety.
The prices for Swift starts at Rs. 5.19 lakhs and goes up to Rs. 8.94 lakhs.
No.4 – Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Model Name – Maruti Suzuki Baleno ( source – Internet )
Baleno is the premium and the largest hatchback model from Maruti Suzuki. It retails from Maruti’s premium Nexa outlets. It comes with both diesel and petrol engines and also a petrol-electric engine with both manual and AMT gearbox. The Baleno is known for its spacious cabin with one of the modern-looking cars from Maruti Suzuki.
Inside, the 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto which sits nice and high in the V-shaped centre console gives a good sight to the driver. As I mentioned earlier, the rear seats come with a good amount of legroom space. The 339-litre boot is fair enough to carry a good amount of luggage and even the rear seats can be foldable to take more.
Safety features like two airbags, ABS and EBS come as standard on all the variants. However, the NCAP rating of 3.5 stars for driver and 1 star for child seat clearly shows that Maruti Suzuki is not doing their homework when it comes to safety.
The prices for Baleno starts at Rs. 5.07 lakhs and goes up to Rs. 9.03 lakhs.
Last, but not the least. The Renault Triber is again one of my favourites, because of its performance, quality and proposition. It is under 4 meters in length which is even 5 millimetres smaller than Maruti Suzuki Baleno in length. The Triber’s 7-seater idea was inspired from sub-4-meter Kwid with an SUV touch. It is available only in petrol engine option with a manual gearbox and an AMT auto.
Outside, the short bonnet, large wheel arches, roof rails give an SUV look. The chrome treatment on the grille adding a bold look to it. Inside, the cabin quality is fairly good with an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system in the centre. Apart from this, it gets a part-digital instrument cluster and the multi-fabric finish on the seats give a premium look.
Well, the whole point of this 7-seater model under 4 meters is to accommodate as many people in a small car. And the Triber covered it perfectly in a unique way. With all the 7 seats in place, the Triber has a luggage capacity of 84 litres which is just enough to carry 2 small bags. However, the rear-most seats are foldable and even removable too. So removing both the rear seats will give us a capacity of 625 litres, which is clearly the largest space for any car of this size.
The price for the Renault Triber starts at Rs. 4.95 lakhs to Rs. 6.63 lakhs. If you have a big family and you want to get a 7-seater SUV under 7 lakhs, then the Renault Triber is the best option available in the Indian market.
Apart from the above list, there are some good cars too like the Ford Freestyle, Toyota Glanza (which is just the replica of Suzuki’s Baleno), Honda Amaze etc..
What do you think about Maruti Suzuki’s safety measures?
What am I missing here?
Is there any other car available under 9 lakhs with better features than the above models? Let me know in the comments section so that I can add it in.
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The Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPV) became popular in India since 2019. It began with Mercedes-Benz launching its luxury MPV, the V-class Marco polo at the Auto Expo 2020. However, the idea gained attention when KIA and MG launched their MPVs – the Carnival, and the G10, on the second day of Auto Expo 2020. We all know that the 80 years old Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota is already ruling the Indian SUV market with its Innova Crysta and Fortuner. In addition, they have just launched their luxury MPV, the Toyota Vellfire.
Model Name – Toyota Vellfire ( source – Internet )
The Vellfire model is a restyled version of Toyota Alphard with few minor changes in the exterior. Toyota is planning to ship the Vellfire model from Thailand to India as a completely built-up (CBU) model under the homologation rule.
For the unknown, the homologation rule is the process of certifying that a particular car is roadworthy and matches certain specified criteria laid out by the government for all vehicles made or imported into that country.
The Vellfire is available only in a single fully-loaded variant. It is powered by a petrol-electric hybrid model of 150 hp, 2.5-litre petrol engine coupled with a 143 hp electric motor. The combined output stands at 197hp with a CVT automatic transmission gearbox.
Model Name – Toyota Vellfire ( source – Internet )
Inside, it gets a 10-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a 360-degree camera. At the back, the second row will have two VIP seats with powered ottomans for leg support. Ventilated and electrically reclining seats, and a ceiling-mounted 13-inch rear entertainment screen. Other luxury features include a powered tailgate, sliding doors, 2 sunroofs, 3-zone automatic climate control, mood lighting, and individual tray tables.
Since the Vellfire is available only as a single luxury variant, itis priced from Rs 79.50 lakh onwards (ex-showroom, pan-India). This makes it more expensive thanthe entry-levelMercedes V-Class Marco Polo; and way more than the KIA Carnival which is at 24.95 lakh onwards(ex-showroom).
What do you think about the Toyota Vellfire? Let me know in the comments section.
Yes, you read it right. The 90s king of SUV is back as a Concept EV. It was showcased at the Auto Expo 2020 along with TATA’s upcoming models. Before we go into details, let’s go back and check out the history of this 90s SUV King.
History
TATA Sierra was introduced in 1991 and the first off-road sport utility vehicle ( SUV ) by an Indian Company. It was based on the model TATA Telcoline pick-up. you may wonder why I am referring this as a 90s king. Here are some interesting facts about TATA Sierra :
First Indian car with adjustable steering wheel.
TATA’s first passenger car.
Sierra was the most expensive model back in 1990s.
It was powered by a 2.0-litre (1,948 cc) four-cylinder diesel engine with 5-speed manual gearbox which produced 63 hp. Sierra hit its peak in 1994-95 by selling 3,910 units.
Model Name – TATA Sierra 1990’s version ( source – Internet )
In order to give a tribute to TATA’s chairman Ratan Tata who launched the original Sierra, they brought the Sierra back as a concept at the Auto Expo 2020.
The Sierra concept is built on their new modular ALFA (for Agile, Light, Flexible, Advanced) platform which is flexible enough to equip an ICE engine or an Electric motor. It is the third model to be built on ALFA platform following the Tata Altroz and TATA HBX concept. Click the names to read more about the two models.
Talking about the exterior, the Sierra EV Concept comes with the classic Sierra’s three-door look along with some modern design elements like split-headlamp setup with the main cluster located lower down on the bumper and so on.
Model Name – TATA Sierra EV Concept ( source – Internet )
Pratap Bose, VP Global Design, TATA Motors said that ” I’m going to try with every bone in my body to make this into a production product.” He also added that apart from a few concept elements, like the interiors of the car, the dimensions, the wheels, as well as the tyre size could be retained in the production-ready version of the car.
Here is the TATA Sierra’s official video :
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A couple of weeks ago, Hyundai officially released the first design sketches of the next-gen. elite i20 hatchback and now the production-spec model images are leaked online, ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show and going viral over the internet.
The new-look confirms that the new-generation elite i20 will be in a sporty design with an aggressive look in the front with LED DRL-lined headlights and the large diamond finish grille and new dual-tone alloy wheels. The taillights come with angular Z-shaped LED elements, a faux diffuser and dual-tone black roof which we have already seen inTATA Altroz.
Under the hood, it is expected to get a BS6 compliant engine option such as 1.2-litre petrol (83PS/114Nm), 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (120PS/173Nm), and a detuned version of the 1.5-litre diesel engine. The least powerful engine is expected to be offered with a 5-speed MT and CVT. Meanwhile, the diesel and the turbo-petrol engine are offered with a 6-speed manual. The turbo-petrol is likely to get a 7-speed DCT auto option.
Model Name – Hyundai elite i20 ( source – Internet )
Inside, the new Hyundai i20 is expected to have a completely redesigned dashboard, featuring an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system and their own-house BlueLink connected-car technology. It will also get features like wireless smartphone charging, automatic climate control with rear AC vents, push-button start-stop, six airbags and a new steering wheel.
The prices are expected to be in the Rs 6-10 lakh range (ex-showroom) when it is launched in India sometime in mid-2020. As you all know, when it arrives it will compete with Suzuki Baleno, Honda Jazz, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Glanza and the new Tata Altroz. ( If you haven’t read it kindly click here to know more about TATA Altroz ).
What do you think about the new-generation Hyundai elite i20? Let me know in the comments section.
The much-awaited off-road cutie Maruti Suzuki Jimny Sierra has made its official debut in India at the Auto Expo 2020. This is the fourth generation Jimny model. It is likely to be launched in India in the next two years.
According to Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “Suzuki Jimny with its compact design and superb off-road capabilities is an engineering marvel and speaks volumes about Suzuki’s engineering capabilities. Masterfully designed to ensure reliable driving and ease of handling, Suzuki Jimny is a favourite amongst adventure enthusiasts. Jimny has been developed basis thorough research, assessing the expectations and requirements of professional users. The vehicle has been showcased at Auto Expo to assess response of the Indian consumers to the product.”
Model Name – Suzuki Jimny Sierra ( source – Internet )
New fourth-generation Jimny is based on a ladder-frame chassis with 4 wheel drive and has all elements that one would expect in an off-road SUV. Since the demand for three door vehicles is low in india, we can expect a 5 door model Jimny. It has a 2,250 mm wheelbase and a 210 mm ground clearance.
Under the hood, the Jimny gets a 1.5-litre K15B naturally-aspirated petrol engine ( same engine that powers Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Vitara Brezza Facelift, Ertiga and XL6 in india ) that produces 75 kW (101.97 PS) at 6,000 rpm and 130 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. We can opt either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission.
Model Name – Suzuki Jimny Sierra Interior ( source – Internet )
Inside, the Jimny gets a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with GPS navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, automatic climate control, cruise control along with some safety features such as six airbags, ISOFIX child-seat mounts, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), a seat-belt reminder and a lane-assist system. It also received a three-star in Euro NCAP Crash Test (Europe New Car Assessment Programme).
With all this interior features and safety kit the cute looking Jimny will carry a price tag of around INR 7-8 lakhs(ex-showroom).
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As you all know MG stands for Morris Garages which is an almost Century-old Company. It is owned by Nanjing Automobile which was acquired by a Chinese Automobile Giant SAIC Group. I’ve already discussed SAIC Group in one of my previous posts.( If you haven’t read it kindly click here to know more about SAIC Group).
MG Gloster is officially the largest SUV to wear an MG badge and will take the position as the brand’s range-topper in India. Measuring over 5m in length, the Gloster is longer than a Full-size Toyota Land Cruiser and Full-size Range Rover. Aside, Gloster shares the model with Chinese brand Maxus D-90; which is also under the umbrella of the SAIC group.
The front has a chrome that gives Gloster a premium look the same as what we’ve seen in the Hector. The rear has a clean design, with slim tail-lamp units. The large ‘Gloster’ badge finished in chrome and the 19-inch alloy wheels adding a bold look to it.
Model Name – MG Gloster ( source – Internet )
Even though we haven’t received any official updates about the interior, it is expected to come with loads of new features including Adaptive LED headlights, LED DRLs, a panoramic sunroof; Heated wing mirrors, gesture-controlled tailgate, ambient lighting, three-zone automatic air-conditioning, an 8.0-inch multi-information instrument cluster display, connected car tech,and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Front seats with heating, ventilation, and massage functions can also be expected.
We can expect an own in-house-developed 2.0-liter twin-turbo diesel engine that delivers 218hp and 480Nm of torque. With all these new features, it will likely be priced Rs 45 lakhs and upwards.
Gloster will compete against Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour. MG has already shaken up the mid-size SUV segment with it’s Hector and we can expect the same in Full-Size SUV segment with Gloster.
What do you think about MG Gloster ? Let me know in the comments section.
Hyundai Motor India, the second-largest carmaker in India revealed their second-generation Hyundai Creta at the Auto Expo 2020. It was unveiled by Bollywood Actor Shahrukh Khan who is the corporate ambassador of Hyundai motors India. The New Creta is built-in company’s new platform which it shares with the KIA Seltos. The new model looks more stylish and noticeably longer and wider than the older model.
Talking about the exterior specs, the new design resembles the ix25( Hyundai motors China-spec Creta ) like the large grille, split headlamp and tail lamp setup as well as the wheel arches. The new 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels give a premium look to the new model. The rear end tail lights look more stunning and catchy with the hyundai logo and creta badge on the bootlid.
Model Name – Hyundai Creta ( source – Internet )
Exterior
Under the hood, the Creta gets BS 6-compliant 1.5-litre petrol and diesel motors. Though engine and the gearbox options for creta are expected to be shared with Kia’s Seltos SUV. The 115hp, 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine will come with 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic gearbox and the 115hp, 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel unit that will come with 6-speed manual and torque converter automatic gearbox options. We can also expect a 140hp, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine with 6-speed manual and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox options.
Model Name – Hyundai Creta ( source – Internet )
Interior
Inside, we can expect a 10.25-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen infotainment system, in-built navigation, a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, climate control, keyless entry, drive modes and push-button start. Hyundai Motors India also confirmed that the new model for india will come with a panoramic sunroof and the brand’s BlueLink in-car connectivity technology, cooled seats and wireless charging feature. We can expect the launch by mid-march 2020 and Its prices are expected to range between Rs 10-16 lakhs.
Model Name – Hyundai ix25 china spec Interior ( source – Internet )
The above interior image is from china spec. Hyundai model ix25. As i mentioned earlier the Indian version creta resembles the exterior body of ix25, so we can also expect the same in interior as well.
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