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Mercedes-Benz ML 250 CDI to be launched on October 10

The SUV market has been growing steadily in India owing to their status symbol aura and imposing road presence. SUVs across price brackets have recorded healthy sales figures. 

Mercedes-Benz is looking to capitalise on this with their new ML 250 CDI. Rivals Audi and BMW have introduced their compact SUVs, the Q5 and the X3 respectively to exploit the market potential of the segment.While the Mercedes-Benz ML is a full sized SUV, its 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine will allow the company to price it in competition with the smaller Audi Q5 3.0 TDI and BMW X3 30d that are equipped with bigger six-cylinder engines.This gives Mercedes-Benz quite an edge in the luxury SUV market as most of these cars are chauffeur-driven and luxury supersedes power.Nevertheless, the ML 250 CDI’s engine that does duty in the C-Class and the E-Class develops 206PS of power and 500Nm of torque. This means that the ML 250 CDI still has the grunt to deal with the bulk.

Honda Brio Automatic to launch on October 18

Japanese car maker Honda has announced the introduction of its small car Brio in an automatic transmission avatar expected to be launched on October 18. Powered by the existing 1.2 litre i-VTEC four cylinder motor, the five speed autobox will be available in two trim levels namely ‘S(O)’ and ‘V’. The able workhorse that is electronically linked to the transmission produces 88 PS of power @ 6,000 rpm and 109Nm of torque @ 4,500 rpm. Also Read: Honda Brio Automatic : First Drive

Including the creature comforts of the existing ‘S’ trim version such as power windows, keyless entry and an integrated audio system along with steering mounted controls, the base automatic will also have SRS Airbags, ABS with EBD and tilt steering as additions. The top-of-the-line ‘V’ variant will also sport alloy wheels, fog lamps and dual tone beige interior. 

The torque convertor may seem to be slightly dated. However, Honda is upping the ante in the small car segment considering the competition has adopted to no more than a three speed autobox layout. The Brio Automatic also has a multi-gear selection layout that is ideal for trotting through crowded city roads with ease without compromising on mileage.

Honda has achieved an ARAI claimed fuel efficiency of 16.5 kmpl with the five-speed torque convertor as opposed to a 19.4 kmpl with the manual transmission and is expected to have an approximately Rs 25,000 rise over the existing manual transmission version.