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Vespa VX 125 launched in India at the price of RS 71,380  (Ex-showroom Delhi). Vespa made its come back to India last year with the launch of LX 125. Retro styling and brand image gave lots of initial numbers for the LX 125. But after the initial number the sales started to fall. Vespa positioned the LX 125 as a premium product. But missed out lots of crucial features.

Now Vespa launched the VX 125 with additional features such as 200mm front disc brake and MRF Zapper tires. Now Vespa offers two new colors Vibrant Rosa and Metallic green. Design remains to be the same. Vespa has also given a wider pillion grab rail and beige seats with the two new colors. Vespa VX 125 is powered by the same 125cc single cylinder which produce 10 PS of power and 10.6 Nm of torque. This engine is mated to a CVT Transmission. Vespa expect the new features will help the company to improve the sales figure.

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Fiat will launch the Line T-Jet today in India. Even before the official launch price of Linea T-Jet is already leaked. Fiat India has already given the price on the promotional boards which is placed in Fiat Showrooms. Fiat will launch the Linea T-Jet in two variants Dynamic and Emotion variant. On the exterior Fiat hasn’t made any changes for the Linea. Except the Chrome mountings which was placed at the front, side and rear are removed now.

Every year Fiat refreshes its cars and introduce them with new features. Same treatment has done for this year too. Changes in the 2013 Linea are carried over to the T-Jet Variant also. 2013 Linea T-Jet comes with alloy wheels, Rain sensing wipers and Automatic head Lamps. Base variant of Linea T-Jet comes with 15 inch alloy wheels and ground clearance of 185mm. While the top variant has 16 inch alloy wheels and 190mm ground clearance.

Fiat Linea T-Jet is powered by 1.4 L Turbo Charged petrol engine which makes 114 PS at 5000 RPM and 207 Nm of torque at 2200 RPM. This engine is mated to 5 sped Manual Gearbox. We are not expecting any mechanical changes for the Linea. Fiat Linea is always known for a drivers car. Linea T-Jet doesn’t have a direct competitor in India. Nearest performance rival is the Polo GT TSI.Fiat Line T-Jet Price Starts at Rs 7.60 Lakhs. Top spec variant costs 8.4 Lakhs (Ex-showroom’).

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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Stingray launched in India at RS 4.09 Lakhs. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Stingray is the latest addition to the Wagon R family to enhance the appeal among customers. Wagon R has always managed good numbers and the stingray is targeted at younger buyers who are looking for something sportier than the regular hatchback.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R stingray get new chrome finished front grill and bumpers. The head lamp and hood design are also new. To increase the sporty appeal Maruti has given skirts. On the side, Wagon R stingray get 14 inch alloy wheels and the B-Pillar is blackened. At the rear, Maruti has given clear lens tail lamps and integrated spoiler at the rear.

Maruti Suzuki has given the same interior for the stingray from the regular wagon R. The dashboard is finished in black color and the center console in Piano black finish. To help the driver, Maruti has given distance to empty and real time mileage indicator in the instrument console. Maruti has packed the Wagon R stingray with features like Multi-functioning steering wheel, Electronically adjustable rear view mirrors, New audio system, 60:40 split rear seats and projector headlamps.

For safety Maruti Suzuki Wagon R stingray comes with airbag and ABS. Maruti Suzuki has launched the stingray in three variants namely LXI, VXI and VXI optional pack. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R stingray is available in 5 colors they are red, Grey, White, silver and blue. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R stingray is powered by the same 1.0 K series engine which produces 68 PS of power and 90 Nm of torque. This engine is mated to 5 speed manual gearbox. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R stingray returns 20.51 Kmpl.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Stingray Prices ( All prices are Ex-showroom Delhi)

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Stingray LXI – RS 4.09 Lakhs

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Stingray VXI – RS 4.38 Lakhs

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Stingray VXI (O) – RS 4.67 Lakhs