CK One by Calvin Klein EDT 3.4 oz.
Launched in 1994, CK One is a fresh, green fruity unisex fragrance.A floral blend of amber, wood, musk and clover. Recommended for daily wear.
List Price: $33.00
Monday, March 22, 2010
Eternity for Women
Eternity for Women by Calvin Klein EDP Spray 1.7 oz.
Launched in 1988, Eternity is a fresh, flowery fragrance.Amber and sandalwood give way to a blend of white floral, mandarin and marigold. Recommended for daytime wear.
List Price: $40.00
LG PK590 (50PK590) review
Good
- Slim-bezelled design
- Top-notch picture quality
- Easy menu system
- Wide range of supported media from USB connection
- Reasonable price
Bad
- Speakers are woeful with bass
- Digital signals prone to breakup on both Freeview and Freeview HD in low-signal areas
Before 1995, when LG was known as 'GoldStar', it wasn't exactly famed for making high-end products. Its rebranding as LG has seen it produce equipment of a much higher standard, but it still frequently takes us by surprise with how good many of its products are.
Now LG's presented us with one of its new range of plasma TVs, and we're very excited indeed. LG, you see, is one of only three companies making plasma TVs these days, and we're suckers for this technology. It offers deeper black levels and more modest brightness than LCD technology, and generally strong handling of standard-definition TV. The question is: does the 50-inch, 1080p 50PK590 have anything new to add to last year's model? It's available now for around £1,000.
Beauty and the bezel
After taking the 50PK590 out of the box, the first thing you notice is that it's quite heavy. A fairly weak adult male can lift it with few problems, but not very far. This is becoming unusual in TVs, which are generally getting lighter and lighter. The 50PK590 doesn't come with its stand attached, but it takes no time at all to knock it up yourself. There are just seven screws to fix, and you're ready to go.
The styling of the TV is a lovely surprise. LG has undertaken considerable work to reduce the size of the bezel surrounding the screen. Especially on the left and right of the screen, it's now down to waifer-thin proportions. Slim bezels really make a TV look fabulous, making the picture so much more prominent. We're thrilled to see LG continuing to improve on previous designs, because we understand it's quite an engineering challenge. LG calls this a 'Razor frame', and we heartily approve.
Scart dying a slow death
Turn the TV around, and you'll see the standard four HDMI sockets. You'll also notice the 50PK590 has only one Scart socket. It's good that this nasty, clunky port is being phased out, but if you have plenty of legacy equipment knocking around, it might inconvenience you. That said, if you're spending a grand on a TV and are still using VHS, you should probably reassess your priorities.
Lack of twin Scart sockets aside, there are component and VGA inputs to hook up computers and other high-definition analogue sources. There's also a digital audio out, for connecting the TV to your AV system, which we'll come back to.
THX for calibrating my TV The nuts and bolts of this TV are, fortunately, amazing too -- we hate pretty TVs that don't have the performance to back it up. Firstly, the 50PK590 screen is THX-certified. That means it's been calibrated to get the most out of movies, and ensure the picture quality is as the director intended. Some claim it's not worth the hassle, but we welcome it, if only because it gives users a mode that will increase picture quality over and above the default. Also, anything that steers people away from using the 'dynamic' mode is a good thing.
The THX mode has two options -- either the standard 'movie' mode for the evening, or a setting that optimises the TV for bright rooms in daytime. If the THX mode doesn't impress you, the TV can be calibrated by an engineer certified by the Imaging Science Foundation. This will set you back about £200 and results in an image calibrated to your specific room -- something no default setting can offer. This is probably more worthwhile on a mid-range TV, such as this, than a higher-end set with better defaults, but you should weigh it up.
Fuss-free Freeview HD Freeview HD is now officially launched and should be available for around 50 per cent of the country by the time the World Cup kicks off in June. The 50PK590 is one of the new models rushing on to the market with a built-in DVB-T2 tuner. Not much fuss is made about it, though -- the TV simply tunes itself in, and then, when you browse the channel list, you'll see BBC HD on channel 50, ITV1 HD on 51, and 4HD on 52.
The addition of Freeview HD makes the digital audio output we mentioned earlier even more important. Because HD channels can carry 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sound, it would be a terrible shame if this TV couldn't send them to an amp to be decoded and passed to some decent speakers. Happily it can, and this feature is also useful for media playback, which we'll come to shortly.
Now LG's presented us with one of its new range of plasma TVs, and we're very excited indeed. LG, you see, is one of only three companies making plasma TVs these days, and we're suckers for this technology. It offers deeper black levels and more modest brightness than LCD technology, and generally strong handling of standard-definition TV. The question is: does the 50-inch, 1080p 50PK590 have anything new to add to last year's model? It's available now for around £1,000.
Beauty and the bezel
After taking the 50PK590 out of the box, the first thing you notice is that it's quite heavy. A fairly weak adult male can lift it with few problems, but not very far. This is becoming unusual in TVs, which are generally getting lighter and lighter. The 50PK590 doesn't come with its stand attached, but it takes no time at all to knock it up yourself. There are just seven screws to fix, and you're ready to go.
The styling of the TV is a lovely surprise. LG has undertaken considerable work to reduce the size of the bezel surrounding the screen. Especially on the left and right of the screen, it's now down to waifer-thin proportions. Slim bezels really make a TV look fabulous, making the picture so much more prominent. We're thrilled to see LG continuing to improve on previous designs, because we understand it's quite an engineering challenge. LG calls this a 'Razor frame', and we heartily approve.
Scart dying a slow death
Turn the TV around, and you'll see the standard four HDMI sockets. You'll also notice the 50PK590 has only one Scart socket. It's good that this nasty, clunky port is being phased out, but if you have plenty of legacy equipment knocking around, it might inconvenience you. That said, if you're spending a grand on a TV and are still using VHS, you should probably reassess your priorities.
Lack of twin Scart sockets aside, there are component and VGA inputs to hook up computers and other high-definition analogue sources. There's also a digital audio out, for connecting the TV to your AV system, which we'll come back to.
THX for calibrating my TV The nuts and bolts of this TV are, fortunately, amazing too -- we hate pretty TVs that don't have the performance to back it up. Firstly, the 50PK590 screen is THX-certified. That means it's been calibrated to get the most out of movies, and ensure the picture quality is as the director intended. Some claim it's not worth the hassle, but we welcome it, if only because it gives users a mode that will increase picture quality over and above the default. Also, anything that steers people away from using the 'dynamic' mode is a good thing.
The THX mode has two options -- either the standard 'movie' mode for the evening, or a setting that optimises the TV for bright rooms in daytime. If the THX mode doesn't impress you, the TV can be calibrated by an engineer certified by the Imaging Science Foundation. This will set you back about £200 and results in an image calibrated to your specific room -- something no default setting can offer. This is probably more worthwhile on a mid-range TV, such as this, than a higher-end set with better defaults, but you should weigh it up.
Fuss-free Freeview HD Freeview HD is now officially launched and should be available for around 50 per cent of the country by the time the World Cup kicks off in June. The 50PK590 is one of the new models rushing on to the market with a built-in DVB-T2 tuner. Not much fuss is made about it, though -- the TV simply tunes itself in, and then, when you browse the channel list, you'll see BBC HD on channel 50, ITV1 HD on 51, and 4HD on 52.
The addition of Freeview HD makes the digital audio output we mentioned earlier even more important. Because HD channels can carry 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sound, it would be a terrible shame if this TV couldn't send them to an amp to be decoded and passed to some decent speakers. Happily it can, and this feature is also useful for media playback, which we'll come to shortly.
Panasonic Viera VT20 (TX-P50VT20B) review
Good
- Amazing picture quality
- Good 3D performance
- Appealing styling
- Great features
Bad
- 3D glasses are atrocious
- Expensive
Panasonic has entered the 3D TV market in a fairly low-key manner, selling just two 3D-capable tellies. The 1080p Viera TX-P50VT20B plasma TV, which we're looking at here, has a screen size of 50 inches and costs around £2,200. The larger, 65-inch model, the Viera TX-P65VT20B, costs about twice as much.
Like most of Panasonic's high-end plasma TVs, the TX-P50VT20B has plenty of extra features, including Viera Cast, freesat HD and Freeview HD tuners, and the ability to stream video over your home network. It also promises untold black levels and super picture quality. So, will this 3D TV manage to wow over two grand out of your pocket? Let's have a look and see.
Solid, beautiful and feature-packed
It's well known that Panasonic makes sturdy, reliable and well-designed TVs. We've had a pop at the company in the past for playing it safe in terms of design, but the TX-P50VT20B is stylish, will suit any lounge, and won't offend even the most delicate of sensibilities. Its brown finish looks very sophisticated.
Panasonic has stuffed the TX-P50VT20B full of cool features too, which means you're getting a fair amount of added value from a TV that already offers a large screen, high-end picture quality and 3D capability.
Added costs
The TX-P50VT20B's price tag is slightly higher than those of many other high-end, 50-inch plasma TVs, but there are also some hidden costs to be aware of. If you buy a 3D TV, you'll probably want to watch a 3D movie too. You can only do that if you buy a new 3D Blu-ray player, or subscribe to Sky 3D. Neither of these options offers access to a massive amount of 3D content at the moment.
Panasonic's 3D Blu-ray player, the DMP-BDT300, will set you back an additional £400. Happily, you can use any 3D Blu-ray player with this TV, though, so you could opt for Sony's £180 BDP-S470 or Samsung's £300 BD-C6900 instead. That said, the DMP-BDT300 does have one crucial advantage over its rivals: its offers two HDMI outputs. That might not sound like a big deal, but it allows people with surround-sound systems to get lossless surround sound via a second HDMI out. This is useful if your AV receiver isn't 3D-ready.
Also, while Panasonic includes two pairs of TY-EW3D10 3D glasses with this TV, you'll need more if you want to have a family movie fest. The extra glasses cost around £100 each, representing a further substantial investment before you can all sit down and watch 3D material together. Most people will probably be looking at spending about £2,500 in total if they get this TV -- and that's before you've bought a single Blu-ray movie.
3D and plasma TVs
The first 3D TV we tested was the Samsung UE55C8000. Illuminated by LED edge lights, the screen was very bright indeed. The same cannot, sadly, be said about screens that use plasma technology. As much as we love plasma TVs, they simply don't produce as much light as LCD TVs. You also have to enter into the equation the fact that 3D glasses reduce the colour and brightness of a TV's pictures.
This all makes plasma technology less suitable for 3D viewing than LCD technology. There are two sides to every coin, though -- unless it's a pyramid-shaped coin. One distinct advantage of plasma TVs is that their response times are much quicker than those of LCD sets. Consequently, whereas the UE55C8000 suffered from ghosting on hard lines, the TX-P50VT20B had an entirely ghost-free picture.
3D performance
3D material on the TX-P50VT20B looked much subtler than on the UE55C8000. Images didn't seem quite so dynamic, but the TV still managed to produce a beautiful picture and some shockingly good 3D effects. Overall, we preferred its 3D performance to that of the UE55C8000.
Demo clips from Monsters vs Aliens didn't disappoint. The first scene with the bouncing ball was as startling as ever, causing us to expect a projectile in the mush. Our Black Eyed Peas clip was impressive too, and, as with the animated glory of Monsters vs Aliens, there was no ghosting on display. The TV also delivered an impressive sensation of depth.
Plasma warm-up times
When a plasma TV arrives at CNET Towers, we'd ideally like to run it for 100 hours before we review it, to make sure the panel is settled in and looking its best. Sadly, we don't have time to do this, so we give the TV some leeway when it comes to displaying certain picture artefacts. For example, image-retention and colour-smearing issues are always more severe in the first 100 hours of operation.
Like most of Panasonic's high-end plasma TVs, the TX-P50VT20B has plenty of extra features, including Viera Cast, freesat HD and Freeview HD tuners, and the ability to stream video over your home network. It also promises untold black levels and super picture quality. So, will this 3D TV manage to wow over two grand out of your pocket? Let's have a look and see.
Solid, beautiful and feature-packed
It's well known that Panasonic makes sturdy, reliable and well-designed TVs. We've had a pop at the company in the past for playing it safe in terms of design, but the TX-P50VT20B is stylish, will suit any lounge, and won't offend even the most delicate of sensibilities. Its brown finish looks very sophisticated.
Panasonic has stuffed the TX-P50VT20B full of cool features too, which means you're getting a fair amount of added value from a TV that already offers a large screen, high-end picture quality and 3D capability.
Added costs
The TX-P50VT20B's price tag is slightly higher than those of many other high-end, 50-inch plasma TVs, but there are also some hidden costs to be aware of. If you buy a 3D TV, you'll probably want to watch a 3D movie too. You can only do that if you buy a new 3D Blu-ray player, or subscribe to Sky 3D. Neither of these options offers access to a massive amount of 3D content at the moment.
Panasonic's 3D Blu-ray player, the DMP-BDT300, will set you back an additional £400. Happily, you can use any 3D Blu-ray player with this TV, though, so you could opt for Sony's £180 BDP-S470 or Samsung's £300 BD-C6900 instead. That said, the DMP-BDT300 does have one crucial advantage over its rivals: its offers two HDMI outputs. That might not sound like a big deal, but it allows people with surround-sound systems to get lossless surround sound via a second HDMI out. This is useful if your AV receiver isn't 3D-ready.
Also, while Panasonic includes two pairs of TY-EW3D10 3D glasses with this TV, you'll need more if you want to have a family movie fest. The extra glasses cost around £100 each, representing a further substantial investment before you can all sit down and watch 3D material together. Most people will probably be looking at spending about £2,500 in total if they get this TV -- and that's before you've bought a single Blu-ray movie.
3D and plasma TVs
The first 3D TV we tested was the Samsung UE55C8000. Illuminated by LED edge lights, the screen was very bright indeed. The same cannot, sadly, be said about screens that use plasma technology. As much as we love plasma TVs, they simply don't produce as much light as LCD TVs. You also have to enter into the equation the fact that 3D glasses reduce the colour and brightness of a TV's pictures.
This all makes plasma technology less suitable for 3D viewing than LCD technology. There are two sides to every coin, though -- unless it's a pyramid-shaped coin. One distinct advantage of plasma TVs is that their response times are much quicker than those of LCD sets. Consequently, whereas the UE55C8000 suffered from ghosting on hard lines, the TX-P50VT20B had an entirely ghost-free picture.
3D performance
3D material on the TX-P50VT20B looked much subtler than on the UE55C8000. Images didn't seem quite so dynamic, but the TV still managed to produce a beautiful picture and some shockingly good 3D effects. Overall, we preferred its 3D performance to that of the UE55C8000.
Demo clips from Monsters vs Aliens didn't disappoint. The first scene with the bouncing ball was as startling as ever, causing us to expect a projectile in the mush. Our Black Eyed Peas clip was impressive too, and, as with the animated glory of Monsters vs Aliens, there was no ghosting on display. The TV also delivered an impressive sensation of depth.
Plasma warm-up times
When a plasma TV arrives at CNET Towers, we'd ideally like to run it for 100 hours before we review it, to make sure the panel is settled in and looking its best. Sadly, we don't have time to do this, so we give the TV some leeway when it comes to displaying certain picture artefacts. For example, image-retention and colour-smearing issues are always more severe in the first 100 hours of operation.
Samsung C8000 (UE55C8000) review
Good
- Stunning styling
- Excellent high-definition picture quality
- USB media playback
- Can record to USB-connected hard drives
- Integrated Freeview HD tuner
Bad
- Steep price
- 2D-to-3D conversion feature is pretty awful
Whether you like it or not, 3D TV is the technology of the year. With movies like Avatar, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and Monsters vs Aliens wooing a family audience, it's not hard to see why.
To enjoy 3D at home, you'll need a 3D-ready TV and a 3D Blu-ray player or a Sky+HD subscription. Samsung offers one of the most comprehensive 3D TV ranges for you to choose from. The range includes both plasma and LED-illuminated LCD TVs, which means you can choose whichever technology you prefer.
The flagship, 55-inch, 1080p, 3D-ready UE55C8000 LCD TV with LED edge lights isn't cheap, but we'd consider coughing up for its array of awesome features and new technology. Read this review and we'll help you decide if you're ready for a £3,000 credit-card bill.
Beauty and the bezel
There's only one way to describe the UE55C8000's appearance: stunning. It really is a triumph of design. The brushed-metal, ultra-thin bezel looks great, and the TV is wafer-thin, which means it will hardly protrude into your living space at all if you mount it on a wall.
The remote control is silver, with flat buttons that look great but don't always respond with the positive feel that we're fond of. Still, it's backlit, which makes it an absolute doddle to use the TV in the dark or while wearing 3D glasses.
On the back of the TV, you'll find a host of inputs, including four HDMI sockets, aerial and Scart inputs, and an optical digital out for audio. Because the UE55C8000 is so thin, some of these sockets require break-out connections, but these seem to work just fine, and shouldn't present any problems.
Let's talk about specs
The UE55C8000 has tonnes of nifty features. As well as Samsung's most advanced LED-illuminated LCD panel, and all of the company's new filters and picture-processing software, the TV also features some pretty cool extras that you might not expect.
The two USB sockets on the TV can be used for multiple purposes. If you want to connect to the Internet wirelessly, then you can do so with an optional Wi-Fi dongle. You can use the USB sockets to watch video, look at photos and listen to music too. Unlike most TVs we see, the UE55C8000 is also happy playing MKV files. That's great news for Internet geeks with a mountain of cat videos to watch.
The USB sockets also offer a new skill -- they can be used to enable makeshift recording functionality. Plugging in a hard drive lets you to record your favourite shows without a separate PVR. Recordings are only playable on this TV, though, so don't get excited about watching them on a laptop during your long commute to work. You could take the TV on the train with you instead but you'll need to remember to pack a power generator too.
The TV also features Samsung's Internet@TV platform, which allows access to online content like Skype, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Most exciting of all though is that LoveFilm and BBC iPlayer are also going to be available on the TV.
Standard-def looks decent
There aren't many 55-inch TVs on the market that can do a decent job of stretching a standard-definition Freeview image to fill the massive screen. Sadly, the UE55C8000 is no exception. That's hardly Samsung's fault, though, and the inclusion of a Freeview HD tuner means that at least there's some high-quality content available to people who buy this TV.
To enjoy 3D at home, you'll need a 3D-ready TV and a 3D Blu-ray player or a Sky+HD subscription. Samsung offers one of the most comprehensive 3D TV ranges for you to choose from. The range includes both plasma and LED-illuminated LCD TVs, which means you can choose whichever technology you prefer.
The flagship, 55-inch, 1080p, 3D-ready UE55C8000 LCD TV with LED edge lights isn't cheap, but we'd consider coughing up for its array of awesome features and new technology. Read this review and we'll help you decide if you're ready for a £3,000 credit-card bill.
Beauty and the bezel
There's only one way to describe the UE55C8000's appearance: stunning. It really is a triumph of design. The brushed-metal, ultra-thin bezel looks great, and the TV is wafer-thin, which means it will hardly protrude into your living space at all if you mount it on a wall.
The remote control is silver, with flat buttons that look great but don't always respond with the positive feel that we're fond of. Still, it's backlit, which makes it an absolute doddle to use the TV in the dark or while wearing 3D glasses.
The UE55C8000 sports a stunning design. We'd recommend mounting it on the wall to take full advantage of its wafer-thin construction
Let's talk about specs
The UE55C8000 has tonnes of nifty features. As well as Samsung's most advanced LED-illuminated LCD panel, and all of the company's new filters and picture-processing software, the TV also features some pretty cool extras that you might not expect.
The two USB sockets on the TV can be used for multiple purposes. If you want to connect to the Internet wirelessly, then you can do so with an optional Wi-Fi dongle. You can use the USB sockets to watch video, look at photos and listen to music too. Unlike most TVs we see, the UE55C8000 is also happy playing MKV files. That's great news for Internet geeks with a mountain of cat videos to watch.
The USB sockets also offer a new skill -- they can be used to enable makeshift recording functionality. Plugging in a hard drive lets you to record your favourite shows without a separate PVR. Recordings are only playable on this TV, though, so don't get excited about watching them on a laptop during your long commute to work. You could take the TV on the train with you instead but you'll need to remember to pack a power generator too.
The TV also features Samsung's Internet@TV platform, which allows access to online content like Skype, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Most exciting of all though is that LoveFilm and BBC iPlayer are also going to be available on the TV.
Standard-def looks decent
There aren't many 55-inch TVs on the market that can do a decent job of stretching a standard-definition Freeview image to fill the massive screen. Sadly, the UE55C8000 is no exception. That's hardly Samsung's fault, though, and the inclusion of a Freeview HD tuner means that at least there's some high-quality content available to people who buy this TV.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
The Kizashi Breaks Land Speed Record at Bonneville
If you thought that the earlier land speed record of 325.5 kmph was too hard to cross, you got it wrong. Road & Track’s international editor Sam Mitani drove the Suzuki Kizashi into the record books. The modified 2010 Suzuki Kizashi Bonneville Special driven at this year’s Bonneville Speed Week ran at 327.8 kmph. The Suzuki motorcycle riders have done it past; they have broken plenty of records. However, this happens to be the first official crack at the Bonneville Salt Flats by Suzuki’s automotive arm. Kudos to Sam Mitani and the Kizashi!
Richard Holdener, Tom Habrzyk and Scott Bailey from Advanced Product Engineering were happy as everything went on as expected. The conditions weren’t favourable though. Mercury levels were as high as 100 degrees and the Kizashi was working its way at a density altitude on the flats of 6,303 feet. The modified 2010 Kizashi, however, proved to be the perfect vehicle for qualifying with the Southern California Timing Association (SCTA), the sanctioning club for all Bonneville records. The average of the two-way pass was calculated as 327.8 kmph.
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The Kizashi had to be heavily modified to be race ready and also winner ready. The interior safety features had to be modified along with instrument modifications. Once this work reached completion, the team installed the SCTA-approved roll cage, racing seat, seat harnesses, window net and an aluminium bulkhead in the rear. Under the hood, they disassembled the engine to confirm stock measurements, while the cylinder head was flowed and ported. The record breaking Kizashi was strapped with a 2.4 litre, turbocharged, four-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC engine that threw 513 bhp at 7,700 rpm.
A new intake manifold, a tuned ‘long tube’ header and forged rods and pistons for high rpm endurance in the Kizashi Bonneville helped the racer. The car’s increased power also demanded air-to-water inter-cooling, snow water/methanol injection and a new ACT clutch and pressure plate. A scatter shield was added and the team welded the oil pan for a new drain fitting. An all-new 8.9 cm exhaust was fabricated behind of the turbocharger. Thanks to the full synthetic 5W-20 racing oil, the Kizashi got the required additional protection for the high-boost.
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The changes were finally over and the Kizashi platform with seam welded steel wheels, new coilovers and speed-specific 15×7-inch Goodyear Front Runner rubber seemed perfect at the Salt Lake Flats in Bonneville, Utah. Every minute detail was given taken care of. An air dam ensured the Kizashi’s nose stood in place, while the window straps and hood pins made sure the hood and glass stood intact. A parachute could bring the high speed show to a controlled and shortened stop.
The Kizashi was ready, but was Mitani? A dual fire system offered him that extra assurance. How we wish Suzuki’s new warrior races to India soon!
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Tata Motors Launches the Indica V2 Turbomax
Did you have any idea that a new horse with power equivalent to that of 70 horses was coming out of the Tata stable? Here it is already. Yes friends, Tata Motors has launched the all new Indica Turbomax which proudly flaunts the 70 bhp BS IV motor.
Long time ago in India, the Tata Safari was launched, and then came the Safari with a new DICOR engine coupled with modified car interiors and exteriors. The auto maker’s popularity grew in the country and by then, Tata Motors found itself completely in the midst of the Indian passenger car segment. In response to its own desires, the car maker launched the Indica in 1998. In no time this car started boosting the company’s sales figures. Tasting success once again, the company brought in different versions and variants of the Indica car from time to time on to the Indian roads.
A diesel Indica was launched in the year 2000 followed by a multi-point fuel injection petrol engine Indica launch the same year. Mileage and power output were a problem though. So, in response, Tata came out with the new Indica V2 in 2001. A CNG Indica V2 was also launched and that added to Tata Motors’ fame. Re-work, creativity and innovation by Tata engineers gave rise to the Tata Indica Vista or Tata Indica V3 cars in 2008. Now, Tata claims to have added muscle to the car.
The Indica V2 delivers 52.7 bhp @ 5500 rpm while the new V2 Turbomax spews out 70 bhp @ 4500 rpm. While the Indica V2’s maximum torque is 85 Nm @ 2500 rpm, 135 Nm @ 2500 rpm is what the new V2 Turbomax delivers. For an India gripped with fuel economy, the new car comes with good news. The V2 Turbomax offers a mileage of 19 kmpl which is a kilometre more per litre as compared to the Indica V2.
The front grille with the chrome strip uplifts the car’s front fascia. The Turbomax DLS comes with stylish body-coloured bumpers that can endure the collisions. While the new clear lamp headlamps offer great visibility in the dark, the taillights offer impressive illumination of the rear during braking. The Independent Wish Bone type front suspension with Mc Pherson Strut with coil spring and the rear Independent Semi Trailing Arm with coil spring mounted on hydraulic shock absorbers swallow all the humps and bumps on the roads leaving the family inside the car safe and comfortable. The 165 X 65 R 14 tyres of the new Turbomax offer maximum traction as compared to the Indica V2’s 165 X 65 R 13 tyres.
The new Indica V2 Turbomax DLS and Indica V2 Turbomax DLE have ample space for entire Indian families. There’s sufficient space for 5 individuals. The new electronic cluster with digital odometer and two trip meters with light intensity control not just add refinement to the interiors but are also easy to read and offer the driver all required information.
The car comes in soothing colours Arctic Silver and Mint White. The Turbomax DLS is also available in Furnace Red and Magnesium Gray. A look at the car and a ride in it make it very clear that the reliable Indica V2 just got more powerful with the launch of the V2 Turbomax DLE and DLS.
Long time ago in India, the Tata Safari was launched, and then came the Safari with a new DICOR engine coupled with modified car interiors and exteriors. The auto maker’s popularity grew in the country and by then, Tata Motors found itself completely in the midst of the Indian passenger car segment. In response to its own desires, the car maker launched the Indica in 1998. In no time this car started boosting the company’s sales figures. Tasting success once again, the company brought in different versions and variants of the Indica car from time to time on to the Indian roads.
A diesel Indica was launched in the year 2000 followed by a multi-point fuel injection petrol engine Indica launch the same year. Mileage and power output were a problem though. So, in response, Tata came out with the new Indica V2 in 2001. A CNG Indica V2 was also launched and that added to Tata Motors’ fame. Re-work, creativity and innovation by Tata engineers gave rise to the Tata Indica Vista or Tata Indica V3 cars in 2008. Now, Tata claims to have added muscle to the car.
The Indica V2 delivers 52.7 bhp @ 5500 rpm while the new V2 Turbomax spews out 70 bhp @ 4500 rpm. While the Indica V2’s maximum torque is 85 Nm @ 2500 rpm, 135 Nm @ 2500 rpm is what the new V2 Turbomax delivers. For an India gripped with fuel economy, the new car comes with good news. The V2 Turbomax offers a mileage of 19 kmpl which is a kilometre more per litre as compared to the Indica V2.
The front grille with the chrome strip uplifts the car’s front fascia. The Turbomax DLS comes with stylish body-coloured bumpers that can endure the collisions. While the new clear lamp headlamps offer great visibility in the dark, the taillights offer impressive illumination of the rear during braking. The Independent Wish Bone type front suspension with Mc Pherson Strut with coil spring and the rear Independent Semi Trailing Arm with coil spring mounted on hydraulic shock absorbers swallow all the humps and bumps on the roads leaving the family inside the car safe and comfortable. The 165 X 65 R 14 tyres of the new Turbomax offer maximum traction as compared to the Indica V2’s 165 X 65 R 13 tyres.
The new Indica V2 Turbomax DLS and Indica V2 Turbomax DLE have ample space for entire Indian families. There’s sufficient space for 5 individuals. The new electronic cluster with digital odometer and two trip meters with light intensity control not just add refinement to the interiors but are also easy to read and offer the driver all required information.
The car comes in soothing colours Arctic Silver and Mint White. The Turbomax DLS is also available in Furnace Red and Magnesium Gray. A look at the car and a ride in it make it very clear that the reliable Indica V2 just got more powerful with the launch of the V2 Turbomax DLE and DLS.
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