[Motormania]

Looks like there is an enthusiastic T-bhpian inside the Gurgaon factory. The last pics look like they were clicked right near the Employee security check at the plant sometime in the eve!

Keeping my fingers crossed for a game-changer from Maruti! They are certainly keen on outdoing themselves.

[sachinayak]

Originally Posted by Vid6639

the car is in testing phase so let's not say pathetic by looking at the heavily camouflaged, pre production prototype car.

This is more relevant in any Tata/Fiat thread e.g. the one on Zest/Bolt, beating up TML for any blemishes in pre-production prototypes is so common.

We need common civil code here at least.

[CARDEEP]

The S-Cross is being tested for Indian launch. ACI have managed a scoop by getting the spy pics of the vehicle being tested in Manali.

Here is link to their report

http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-new...ia-387396.aspx

[Slush_Traveller]

The Ciaz in spy pics looks awesome, a big thanks to all those guys who clicked them and risked their jobs for us. Ciaz's pricing would be a very crucial factor to determine it's victory over competitors but here too the maruti badge will do the magic.
Already was excited for the Ciaz launch and now the sx4 cross along with face lift swift and Dzire, looks maruti has some big plans for the festive season

[_raVan_]

Originally Posted by CARDEEP

The S-Cross is being tested for Indian launch. ACI have managed a scoop by getting the spy pics of the vehicle being tested in Manali.

They have mentioned 1.6L MJD Fiat engine. Strange, that CIAZ is rumoured to come with the 1.3L engine. I highly doubt, and as confirmed by Anshuman, if S-Cross will be launched with that engine configuration and will also be launched with the 1.3L.

[volkman10]

Originally Posted by _raVan_

They have mentioned 1.6L MJD Fiat engine. Strange, that CIAZ is rumoured to come with the 1.3L engine.

High probabilty the S cross will come with the 1.6 Diesel mill as it is already engineered for Europe in that configuration whereas CIAZ will be with the proven 1.3MJD engine( most likely)

[volkman10]

Clearer pictures of Alivio surfaces - October launch in China








http://www.carnewschina.com/2014/06/...se-car-market/

[RSM_TorqueZoner]

So, the same old 1.3 Diesel Mill from FIAT, isn't it? I perceive that will be a huge let down, for what otherwise could be an awesome car. This car may not be any fun to drive at all, especially in the highways. A great pick for aam junta for sure, but for the rest, I doubt. The car looks good, but the rear reminds me of the Dzire more that the City. I till hope, that there is some room left to imagine this coming with a 1.6, either from FIAT or Peugeot!

[RavenAvi]

Look carefully and you will notice that the rear taillamp section doesn't match in in two pics posted above.

I wonder if the central pic is a photoshopped job. Will reserve my judgement until our friend Anshuman's secret birdie provides us with some revealing rear-end pics.

But yes, the curving, high boot looks like a lift from the DZire's rear, and the whole rear looks too gaudy with those chrome strips down below. I hope this is restricted to only the Chinese version and the Indian version is much simpler and toned down.

[lal79]

I can't understand why Maruti is not bringing a bigger Diesel engine than the current 1.3 Multijet . If there is any licencing issue with Fiat then they should look for other options. Is it only fuel efficiency that matters in this segment where they are going to fight against the likes of Verna, Vento, City?

[avishar]

Whaattt!?! After that beautiful concept car,the final product is this? I guess Maruti has perfected the art if doing that.Had high hopes from the Ciaz.Now it looks like a Kizashi that has grown old and wilted.

[Amarendranath]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Clearer pictures of Alivio surfaces - October launch in China

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http://www.carnewschina.com/2014/06/...se-car-market/

Looks almost legit compared to the spy pics, hence cannot be called as fake. What i don't understand is the difference in the tail lamp designs? A car might have different versions( engine, spec, etc) for different countries but i highly doubt the different design language as shown.

[amolbh]

Originally Posted by RavenAvi

Look carefully and you will notice that the rear taillamp section doesn't match in in two pics posted above.

Originally Posted by Amarendranath

What i don't understand is the difference in the tail lamp designs? A car might have different versions( engine, spec, etc) for different countries but i highly doubt the different design language as shown.

The lower picture doesn't have the chrome strip too. BTW, look at the European Alto (our A-Star). We get two reverse lamps, whereas the export markets get a rear foglamp behind the driver, and a reverse lamp on the other side. Same with the SX4, Polo, Etios, etc. This seems a bit weird and may be only reflectors, which are anyways present on the bumper.

Originally Posted by avishar

Whaattt!?! After that beautiful concept car,the final product is this? I guess Maruti has perfected the art if doing that.Had high hopes from the Ciaz.Now it looks like a Kizashi that has grown old and wilted.

There's nothing exciting in this. The SX4 atleast looked macho during the time of its release. A-Star, A:Wind and now this!

[volkman10]

Earlier ( 3rd June ) spy pictures from China of the Alivio. Engine is the G-INNOTEC 1.6L (1586cc) VVT (for Chinese market)










http://club.autohome.com.cn/bbs/thre...0734866-1.html

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Earlier ( 3rd June ) spy pictures from China of the Alivio. Engine is the G-INNOTEC 1.6L (1586cc) VVT (for Chinese market

• No ACC in these set of pictures, could be a mid-variant.
  
  
• The AT model is getting paddle shifters but I don't think that will come to India.
  
  
• Higher loading lip with narrow opening will make luggage in/out a bit difficult.

Anurag.