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Originally Posted by Coolman

Ah! This is one chubby looking Chevy and in a nice way I mean! Reminds me of the erstwhile SX4 from that side profile! though this one is a sub-4-meter!

Chevy has been sitting on the fence for too long. Those mild refreshes wont cut it anymore. We WANT the Essentia soonest. Also, just an exterior upgrade wont do- they need to tweak the engines for better efficiency. I am in absolute love with my Beat- the only sore point- fuel efficiency(maybe a Turbo-petrol would help)

Having said that, Essentia seems to be well designed(now we need a Beat based on that front end )

[dheepak10]

IMO only the side profile of the Essentia looks good. When viewed as a whole, it would look like the narrowest compact sedans around. The rear seat can in no way accomodate 3 adults.

BTW any update on Kite sedan launch date - this car is definitely the best looker of all compact sedans. Hope the negatives of the petrol engine, highlighted in the Zica official review, if fixed prior to launch.

[theredliner]

Originally Posted by Viju

Apparently, it is indeed Kite 5. My guess was wrong.
Wonder what the 5 stands for though.

It is just a codename standard they seem to use.
They had Falcon 4 and 5 for Bolt and Zest respectively.
So Kite 4 and 5 are Zica and Sway.

Significance behind 4 and 5, I don't know

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by RSR

Yep! Chevrolet's designers have done a neat job with the Essentia ...

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I suppose that as bad or silly names go, this one is not one of the worst. Brezza sounds like a Brit footballer, Nexon sounds like a fabric and Tata has been downright unlucky (or didn't do their research) with the otherwise not-bad-sounding Zica.

Perhaps it doesn't matter to a lot of people. Nobody seems to mind driving a Duster aound: personally, I have to ask, Renault or Jopasu, every time.

hey ho... I'll get back to wondering which car to buy next

[Rajeevraj]

Webcast in Progress from Renault: Unveil of the Refreshed Duster.

https://www.renault.co.in/auto-expo-2016.html

New Easy R-AMT Duster Announced.

[RavenAvi]

Renault unveils the Duster EasyR AMT.

Boasting of over 32 new styling & technical features, the facelifted Duster will also feature first-in-the-segment 6-speed EasyR AMT option, which "offers a convenient & effortless drive in busy traffic conditions".

The 2016 Duster will also have a 4x4 option as well.

Looks like the Explore edition from front:







New tail-lamps, though:



Renault calls this the "Waterfall LED" effect on the taillights:



"Duster" branding on passenger-side dash, gains Automatic Climate Control & Cruise Control:




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Car Blog India's Twitter

[v_safari]

Wow, TATA Nexon looks stunning.
They have a win win product in the kitty. They just need to market and price it correct.

I read somewhere or on TATA's site itself that there will be a 1.5 diesel on offer.
Any idea on the engine options ?

[amtak]

Originally Posted by RavenAvi

Renault unveils the Duster EasyR AMT.

Boasting of over 32 new styling & technical features, the facelifted Duster will also feature first-in-the-segment 6-speed EasyR AMT option, which "offers a convenient & effortless drive in busy traffic conditions".

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But they couldn't change the door handle type to modern grab type; no projectors/DRLs. Also, I personally prefer the old alloys to the new ones.

[Silverfire]

New Rear lamps & new interior for the Duster
Images from @Carblogindia Twitter & cartoq.com

Snazzy new Cayenne Orange color

















Unimpressive alloys

[Asifgrkhan]

Originally Posted by theredliner

It is just a codename standard they seem to use.
They had Falcon 4 and 5 for Bolt and Zest respectively.
So Kite 4 and 5 are Zica and Sway.

Significance behind 4 and 5, I don't know

Should actually be the other way round as a sedan as 4 doors and a hatchback has 5 doors. In fact globally hatch versions of sedans sometimes are called the *sedan name*5.

But I guess in India sedan is more upmarket so the higher number probably.

[//M]

Tata Motors displayed their new Signa range of trucks and the Ultra 1518 Sleeper along with the Iris Fuel Cell, Electric Bus, etc.

Signa range of trucks














Ultra 1518 Sleeper

[aptiwa]

Originally Posted by dZired

Mahindra XUV Aero unveiled. Looks futuristic, but some design elements are over-the-top, as far as my taste is concerned.

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Is it just me who sees a resemblance with the erstwhile Standard 2000? If that car was in production, the Aero might be called the Cross version of it.

Originally Posted by RSR

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Where can I buy these bags?

The sub 4m class is full of very competitive cars with decent looks (Zest, Figo, *Kite*). It will be tougher for Chevy to get people into the showrooms, even tougher than Tata I think.

[smsrini]

Originally Posted by Silverfire

New Rear lamps & new interior for the Duster
Images from @Carblogindia Twitter & cartoq.com


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Steering Looks like a tongue sticking out

[Karthik Chandra]

Originally Posted by aptiwa

Is it just me who sees a resemblance with the erstwhile Standard 2000? If that car was in production, the Aero might be called the Cross version of it.

You're are right in deed . It resembles the erstwhile standard 2000 aka Rover SD1

[condor]

Originally Posted by //M

Signa range of trucks

that thick chrome makes the truck look silly from the Front 3-Q view. The Thick chrome did not suit the Acura's, and wont suit these.