XUV and Aria Test Driven an Italian Way


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I just happened to bump into an Italian web magazine called autoruote4x4 which have reviews of Mahindra XUV and test driven Tata Aria.You could also find a mention of Tata Storme too.[clap]

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source : Autoruote 4x4 - Web magazine sulla mobilit 4x4 e sull'offroad

Please use Google translator if you don't read Italian.[lol]

Tata ARIA Test Drive
Autoruote 4x4 - Web magazine sulla mobilit 4x4 e sull'offroad: Test Drive: Tara Aria 2.2 4X4 Pride

on Tata safari storme
Autoruote 4x4 - Web magazine sulla mobilit 4x4 e sull'offroad: TATA Safari Storme: anteprima al 4x4 FEST

Mahindra XUV
Autoruote 4x4 - Web magazine sulla mobilit 4x4 e sull'offroad: MAHINDRA XUV500: SUV FOR SEVEN

another on XUV's lower fuel consumption and emission

Mahindra XUV500: Consumi ed emission i ancora pi contenuti

XUV in Europe

Autoruote 4x4 - Web magazine sulla mobilit 4x4 e sull'offroad: Mahindra XUV500 debutta in Europa
 
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Aria
Engine : Front longitudinal inline 4-cylinder, Diesel cycle
Displacement : 2,179 cc
Max power : 150 hp at 4,000 rpm
Max torque : 320 Nm at 1,500 rpm
Distribution : DOHC 16-valve
Power : forced turbocharged common rail direct injection
 
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MAhindra XUV 500
Developed from a frame bearing body, and also this is a novelty for the brand absolute Eastern Europe, the XUV500 is a global vehicle, designed for the discerning guest who is not satisfied with the high technological content, but also the appearance is very careful aesthetic and emotional. From this point of view the Indian sport-utility does not disappoint, but rather winning potential purchasers with a distinctly modern look and well-proportioned, combining to perfection, the grit and elegance typical of the latest generation SUVs. A catalyst of the new XUV500 is undoubtedly the sleek front grille with seven vertical elements at the center of which stands the Mahindra brand, but well done are the headlights that wrap around the front and rear corners of the body, the steeply raked windscreen and the double chromed exhaust terminal. And if the car body has taken well defined and muscular forms similar to those of a cheetah, the majestic arches reminiscent of its paws of the cat, which in this case is crouching on the ground ready to spring forward. The strong personality of the exterior design is continued inside the car that, despite its size rather compact SUV India, is very spacious and can comfortably accommodate up to seven people in three rows of seats. The trend wrap-around dashboard style of instrumentation, chrome finishes and coatings with high quality materials, demonstrate the ambitions of this sport utilily able to get into the top end of its segment. Available with two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, the Mahindra XUV500 relies both versions to a modern turbodiesel 2.2-liter direct injection common rail, which develops an output of 140 horsepower at 3,750 rpm and a maximum torque of 330 Nm delivered in a range between 1,600 and 2,800 rpm. Capable of reaching a top speed of 175 km / h, the Indian sport-utility is satisfied by an average of 7.9 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, while emissions of CO 2 showed a value of 173 g / km for the 2WD version and 186 g / km for the 4WD. Unpublished for the production Mahindra are also the 6-speed manual transmission, which allows you to have the best cavalry of the brilliant four-cylinder and the system in four-wheel disc brakes (front ventilated), which proves to be very effective in all situations driving. The 4WD version features an innovative intelligent all-wheel drive, which combines the advantages of front-wheel drive (stability during acceleration, fuel consumption and low noise) than those of permanent four-wheel, to move with ease, even on surfaces with poor grip. The new system has in fact a differential electro-hydraulic electronic control that, even in the most demanding situations, ensures optimal torque distribution between the front and rear axle. In practice the XUV500 normally uses only front traction, to automatically switch to that integral, when it manifests a slippage of the front wheels. To deal with the utmost security funds more rugged, the driver can still select at any time 4WD touch the appropriate button on the center console. To combine the best comfort on board and the estate road is asphalt than on off-road trails, the Mahindra XUV500 is equipped with independent suspension, front MacPherson strut, rear multi-link with coil springs and bars stabilizer. The Electronic Stability Control (ESP) and anti-rollover standard, helping to make it even more safe and reliable sport utility Eastern Europe. Also with regard to security, the XUV500 as well as having a very robust frame in high-strength steel, you can count on special steel bars inserted in the anti-breakage four doors and crumple zones to absorb the energy of possible impacts and distribute it without harm to people. The standard dell'XUV500 also provides adjustable head restraints, seat belts (front tensioned) for all 7 seats, the front and side airbags in the front seats, side curtain airbags throughout the car and ISOFIX attachments for child seats. Proposal with a rich accessoristico equipment, which includes among other things the series stereo with CD/MP3 player, i-Pod connection and steering wheel controls, dual-zone air conditioning with independent controls for the third row of seats, the assistance system driving downhill and cruise control, the new Mahindra XUV500 is offered at a price of 24,880 euro turnkey version FWD (4x2) and € 27,228 in the AWD four-wheel drive. During launch, the above prices decline to 22,932 euro for the FWD version and 24,983 for the AWD, always include the super warranty up to 5 years or 100,000 kilometers.
 
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TATA ARIA
Designed and developed to meet the demanding tastes primarily to European customers, the Air unites under one body two souls: that of the large SUV can accommodate up to 7 passengers and that of the rugged terrain with lots of separate chassis with longitudinal and transverse . To get out of winning over the exceptional interior space is the great versatility of use and effectiveness of all land, enhanced version of the Pride 4x4 system Adapterra. That the Tata Aria is the car of the turn you can tell already, at first glance, looking at the line modern and elegant as never visit on a model of Indian house, which stands out for its design "carved" in front of which stand the flashy chrome grille and trapezoidal headlights. To make the most slender of the 4.78 meter long SUV Tata, contributes very streamlined sides of the line and the rear hall, which, with its cutting "coupe" adds a sporty touch that certainly does not hurt. Aesthetics aside, the winning Air is certainly represented by the large cabin that accommodates standard conformation in 7 people in three rows of seats, but can become necessary (breaking down the seats) in a very large room load 1.9 meters long. This original oriental minivan also welcomes the important step forward made ​​in terms of finish and quality of materials, which are certainly of a high level for Indian car, although not yet comparable to those of European premium models. Less innovative in terms of engines, the Tata Aria relies on proven turbo-diesel direct-injection 2.2 DICOR (Direct Injection Common Rail) which has been extensively revised and improved in cooperation with the Austrian engineering company AVL, to optimize performance and fuel economy and adapt it to the Euro 5 norms. Mated to a 5-speed manual, the generous 4-cylinder Indian, allows the Tata Aria to reach 170 km / h top speed and shoot from 0 to 100 kmh in 15 seconds. Penalized by the mass of anything that contained this minivan, fuel consumption in the combined cycle amounted to 7.8 liters per 100 km and CO2 emissions recorded an average value of 190 km gr/100.



TRACTION 4X4
To enable the Tata Aria to move safely even on the roughest funds, the House Indian has collaborated with the Borg Warner has provided a measure of traction, called 4x4 Adapterra. It is a four wheel drive system of TOD type (Torque on Demand) with torque distribution electronically controlled according to the characteristics of the terrain, driving style and other parameters of the dynamic behavior of the vehicle. The 4x4 Adapterra has more, the peculiarity of being used in 4x2 mode simply by pressing the control knob located on the bridge.


MODELS & PRICES
The Nanny Air is sold on the Italian market in three versions, including one with front-wheel drive and two with the integral. Offered in two trim levels (Prestige and Pride), the new Indian MPV is available in a single engine, turbo 2.2-liter direct injection common rail 150 hp, coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission.

These are the prices on the road :

PRESTIGE AIR 2.2 4X2 - € 21,580

PRESTIGE AIR 2.2 4X4 - € 25,980

AIR 2.2 4X4 PRIDE - € 27,780



EQUIPMENT ACCESSORISTICO
Standard : front airbags, side and curtain, ABS with EBD, dual-zone automatic climate control, stereo with CD and MP3 player, fog lights, satellite navigation, electronic stability control ESP and TCS traction, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, sensors rear parking, trip computer, alloy wheels 17 ", tinted rear glass.

Optional : metallic paint (600 €).



ON ROAD
MPV with the ambition off-road, the Tata Air aims to unify under the same bodywork two different types of vehicle, to ensure an excellent versatility of use on any terrain. He succeeded only in part, because it is a compromise difficult to achieve, the result is not always up to expectations. So in normal driving on asphalt a separate chassis (ancient heritage of traditional 4x4), limits the performance of the Air impacting significantly on the mass (2,305 kg), while the oversized dimensions result from the extensive interior with 7 seats, ends up penalizing ' agility on off-road trails. Modern lines, a little less for the mechanics, the Tata Aria relies on a generous 2.2-liter turbodiesel direct injection common rail of the old design but fully updated, thanks to its 150 horsepower, provides better than decent also when traveling at full load. If the power is not exuberant also seen the significant weight of this minivan, good elasticity ensured by maximum torque of 320 Nm available from 1,500 rpm, promotes good driveability even in city traffic and on the open road. If anything, to get a better starting point when accelerating, you have to work a bit with the gearbox, manual 5-speed transmission from the grafts are not always precise and fast as you would like. Whether you exploit the only rear-wheel drive on dry that the integral in the wet, the Tata Aria is virtually immune to adverse reactions and due to the presence of electronic stability control ESP and TCS traction, is easily manageable even in the most demanding situations.


OFF-ROAD
Assess the Tata Aria like a normal off-road would be unfair and prejudicial to this dynamic MPV, which not only move with great ease on any terrain, but has got plenty of room for people and sports equipment. With due caution, especially related to the bulky size of the body and the lack of ground clearance, the eclectic Indian 4x4 is also capable to handle off-road tracks of some difficulty, relying on a robust chassis frame and a valid TOD-wheel drive system, which automatically transfers torque between front and rear wheels when the rear wheels start to slip. Excellent on dirt roads and funds not overly steep, the Tata Aria pay more challenging passages, the unfavorable power to weight ratio, which forces the driver to work a lot with the gearbox, to keep the engine always above the threshold of 1,500 rpm and so take advantage of the increased torque is available.
 
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Safari storm Road test



Mindful of their true origins of off-road vehicles, Tata Safari STORME features TATA Safari Storme: preview the 4x4 FEST modern and refined style and content. The external lines are harmonious and very well cared for while the advanced chassis technology is used in the crossover Tata ARIA. In addition to the elegant finishes that link internally affects the spaciousness which, like that of his predecessor, Tata Safari, remains among the best in class. 7 places at the disposal of the occupiers with the third-row seats fold forward facing and ideal for hosting the boys. The off-road engine will be offered with the 2.2 turbo diesel injection common rail direct (Dicor) with variable turbine geometry, capable of developing 150 hp. tradition and experience for Tata Motors has always paid special attention to the systems of 4x4. For Tata ARIA , which is also on display at the exhibition, the Borg TATA Safari Storme: preview the 4x4 FEST Warner has provided a bespoke system, the 4x4 Adapterra. It is a four wheel drive system of type TOD (Torque on Demand) with electronically controlled torque distribution depending on the characteristics of the terrain, driving style and other parameters measured in the dynamic behavior of the vehicle. The 4x4 system Adapterra has, in addition, the peculiarity of being able to be used as a 4x2. The 4 disc brake system, with ventilated front, provides the standard ABS with EBD and, increasingly in terms of safety, are also standard for the ESP stability control and TCS traction control. Tata ARIA, 7-seater crossover actual series, is available in 4x4 models Prestige and Pride but also 4x2 Prestige with only rear wheel drive, all equipped with 6 airbags, trip computer, climate zones with pollen filter, radio music system with steering TATA Aria 4x4wheel CD/MP3, USB / Aux, central locking as well as ABS, EBD, ESP and TCS. On the issue of 4x4 unstoppable even in the toughest conditions and roughest terrain, could not miss the pick-up Tata Xenon, u no the first vehicles in the segment to be offered already in emission class Euro 5. In the 4x4 version XENON adopts the system of four-wheel drive; Under normal driving traction is back, but can also be inserted at the front with the command placed on the bridge, the same one that is also used to activate the reports reduced. The pick-up Xenon is also equipped with free automatic front hubs that are activated by the insertion of the 4x4 and turns off when you return to the two-wheel drive. To optimize traction in all situations, even the most demanding of all models and versions is provided as standard locking rear differential (limited-slip). Available in both 4x4 4x2, Tata Xenon has two body configurations: single cab (2 places) and double cab (5 seater), all versions have approval truck N1. On the occasion of 4x4 FEST visitors will have the Tata ARIA 4x4 and the Tata Xenon Pick Up 4x4 for testing Test Area with instructors FIF.
 

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