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NDTV's Award Winning Cars
The dynamic and flourishing Indian car market witnesses a host of new cars launch every year. With every new car, a new innovation enters the car market that set new benchmarks in the car industry. Car manufacturers have constantly working on new ideas, innovative technologies, and improved designing skills to satisfy the desires and needs of the car buyers.
With so many cars rushing in, there are a couple of cars that have been a big success in meeting heightened expectations of car buyers. Recently, NDTV Profit had organized a grand event that celebrated the victory of best choice of wheels plying on Indian roads. In the event, the best and brightest cars from various car segments were honored and felicitated. These were awarded purely based on their design, performance, fuel-efficiency, and appreciation from car enthusiasts.
With so many cars rushing in, there are a couple of cars that have been a big success in meeting heightened expectations of car buyers. Recently, NDTV Profit had organized a grand event that celebrated the victory of best choice of wheels plying on Indian roads. In the event, the best and brightest cars from various car segments were honored and felicitated. These were awarded purely based on their design, performance, fuel-efficiency, and appreciation from car enthusiasts.
Explained below are the specifications of the outstanding cars from different car segments:
Small Car of the Year
Skoda Fabia is tagged as the best small car of the year. It is believed that the new car introduced in 2008 is an epitome of robust build quality and technological excellence. It comes with a choice of three engines options - 1.4-litre diesel, 1.2-litre and 1.4-litre petrol engines mated to 5-speed manual transmission. The petrol variants of the car offer a good blend of torque and fuel efficiency and the diesel variant impresses the car buyers with its amazing fuel efficiency. In city driving conditions, its exceptional handling characteristics make it a winning car whereas on highway the car maintains a great speed without losing its stability.
The high price was a hurdle in the beginning when the car was launched but gradually it started carving its own niche in the car industry. Infact, the Fabia has now created a strong platform for high priced hatchbacks in India. With this it will become easy for cars like the Honda Jazz and the Volkswagen Polo to win success in India.
The high price was a hurdle in the beginning when the car was launched but gradually it started carving its own niche in the car industry. Infact, the Fabia has now created a strong platform for high priced hatchbacks in India. With this it will become easy for cars like the Honda Jazz and the Volkswagen Polo to win success in India.
Midsize Car of the Year
There is no one who can doubt over the New Honda City being crowned the best midsize car of the year. When the New City was launched, it placed an instant impact on car enthusiasts with its impressive arrow shot design philosophy. The interior of the car is also packed with class leading features and technologies to drive the senses of car buyers.
It comes with a revolutionary 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine that delivers a perfect blend of torque, power, and fuel efficiency. The awesome engine response and refinement improves the handling characteristics of the New City. The breathtaking performance and impressive fuel efficiency makes the car lead in both city as well as highway driving. Even Zigwheels, a renowned online car portal, had honoured the car with the best sedan of the year.
It comes with a revolutionary 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine that delivers a perfect blend of torque, power, and fuel efficiency. The awesome engine response and refinement improves the handling characteristics of the New City. The breathtaking performance and impressive fuel efficiency makes the car lead in both city as well as highway driving. Even Zigwheels, a renowned online car portal, had honoured the car with the best sedan of the year.
Executive Car of the Year
The Volkswagen Jetta is considered to be the best executive car of the year 2008. It is believed that Europe is the best car market and the car manufacturer belonging to that region is considered to be the best in their business. The same is clearly reflected by the awesome design philosophy and excellent engineering penetrated into the scintillating Volkswagen Jetta.
The car is designing with a bunch of stunning exterior adornments along with some of the best technologies in the interior. It also pioneers a dual clutch transmission that helps improve handling and provides a comfortable ride quality. The attributes that make the car fit for Indian roads are the rugged suspension and liberal ground clearance. In India, the car comes with an engine option of 1.6-litre petrol and 1.9-litre diesel and both generate awesome power. Moreover, the 5 speed manual transmission and an optional 6 speed automatic transmission add to the performance and handling of the Jetta.
The car is designing with a bunch of stunning exterior adornments along with some of the best technologies in the interior. It also pioneers a dual clutch transmission that helps improve handling and provides a comfortable ride quality. The attributes that make the car fit for Indian roads are the rugged suspension and liberal ground clearance. In India, the car comes with an engine option of 1.6-litre petrol and 1.9-litre diesel and both generate awesome power. Moreover, the 5 speed manual transmission and an optional 6 speed automatic transmission add to the performance and handling of the Jetta.
SUV of the Year
NDTV awards Chevrolet Captiva as the best SUV of the year whereas Zigwheels had awarded the Mitsubishi Outlander for the same position. This ensures that both the cars have their own distinctive style, performance, and features that make them successful on Indian roads.
The Chevrolet Captiva is believed to be the first SUV on Indian roads to surpass the dominance rejoiced by the Honda CR-V for years. The car is aggressively designed with big alloy wheels, muscular design cues, angular grille, and creased bonnet. Moreover, the huge headlamps add to the aggressive characteristics of the car. The Captiva is powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine that churns out an awe-inspiring energy. Furthermore, the self-leveling independent suspension increases the stability of the car irrespective of the load.
The Chevrolet Captiva is believed to be the first SUV on Indian roads to surpass the dominance rejoiced by the Honda CR-V for years. The car is aggressively designed with big alloy wheels, muscular design cues, angular grille, and creased bonnet. Moreover, the huge headlamps add to the aggressive characteristics of the car. The Captiva is powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine that churns out an awe-inspiring energy. Furthermore, the self-leveling independent suspension increases the stability of the car irrespective of the load.
Import Car of the Year
In the present days, the Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG is believed to be the king of high performance cars in India. The car is designed aggressively with low swooping bonnet, integrated air dams, stylish exhausts, and huge alloy wheels. The interior of the car is packed with high tech features that make every journey a memorable and joyful ride.
The Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG is powered by a responsive engine that generates an awesome 518 bhp and enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. The innovative AMG SpeedShift MCT seven speed sport transmission is mated to the engine to ensure improved performance, handling, and driving dynamics.
The Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG is powered by a responsive engine that generates an awesome 518 bhp and enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. The innovative AMG SpeedShift MCT seven speed sport transmission is mated to the engine to ensure improved performance, handling, and driving dynamics.
Luxury Car of the year
When talking about luxury cars in the Indian car industry, the first thought that comes to mind is of Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW cars. Among the list of these cars plying on Indian roads the new Audi A4 is an exception with the most beautiful design and breathtaking technological innovation. Every detail of the car is bestowed with beauty and elegance making the new Audi A4 a timeless masterpiece crafted with passion.
The A4 has created a new benchmark with its 3.2-litre FSI (Fuel Stratified Injection) engine that shoots out top-end power of 261 bhp. It is further mated to the Audi’s renowned technology Quattro four-wheel drive system that gives a perfect combination of power, control, and handling. Moreover, the Audi magnetic ride improves driving dynamics absorbing shocks and optimizing ride comfort.
The A4 has created a new benchmark with its 3.2-litre FSI (Fuel Stratified Injection) engine that shoots out top-end power of 261 bhp. It is further mated to the Audi’s renowned technology Quattro four-wheel drive system that gives a perfect combination of power, control, and handling. Moreover, the Audi magnetic ride improves driving dynamics absorbing shocks and optimizing ride comfort.
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