Chevrolet Cruze

The most ambitions car projects of Chevrolet in recent years, CRUZE is launched and trust me it’s worth every penny you spend in owning it. It’s going to be the car that is not only going to revive GM but also will influence many new products to come. GM has announced that Cruze will not replace Cobalt. In that case it’s sure that Cobalt may get some changes in its engine and design as well and will continue to sell.

Cruze will be launched in the US by 2011 and will sport different powertrain than the European model. Cruze is blisteringly fast and GM is claiming a fuel economy of 40 mpg which is great. In petrol it is available in two variants 1.6 liter and 1.8 litre engines with a bhp of 112 and 140 respectively. Both the variants are 16 valves with VVT (variable valve timing). Apart from this there is turbo diesel variant with 2.0 litres engine is available. It churns out a whooping 150 bhps and is blisteringly fast as well as fuel efficient. Buyers can chose between a 5 speed manual and six speed automatic transmission.

The interiors are spacious and full of luxury. The cockpit design is inspired from Chevrolet Corvette sports car. Its large head lamps are stunningly beautiful and two tire front grill is elegant. Its concave shoulder line with wheels protruding out of the body further enhances its looks.

It has a cruise control and an emergency exit behind the rear seat. Engine is connected by LAN Bus -500 kbps microprocessor chipset for better performance and fast safety actions. There is keyless entry and start with remote control. Engine can be started or stopped without key by pressing a button on the left side of the steering wheel. Overall it’s a great package and you must consider if you are planning to buy a car in the same segment as Cruze is.

Royal Enfield Bullet G5 Military

It’s a dream of every Royal Enfield enthusiast to own a Royal Enfield Bullet Military model. With a new UCE engine and a fuel injection it’s now made available in the United States as G5 Military. With new rock solid UCE engine, higher speed, rugged and at the same time had an impressive fuel economy makes it a must for every Royal Enfield lover. It comes in olive colour and those good old and unique looks of World War II. Handling and suspension are great and meet Euro III emission standards.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Spark Ignition, Air Cooled, OHV
Cubic Capacity: 499 cc
Engine/Output/Torque: 27.5 BHP, 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Electrical: 12V System; Headlamp 60/55W; Tail lamp 21/5W
Ignition: Electronic
Transmission: 5-Speed gearbox with left side gear shift
Suspension: Gas-filled shock absorbers
Brakes- Front 280mm Disc brake
Brakes- Rear 152mm Drum brake
Tires - Front 3.25 x 19in
Tires - Rear 3.50 x 19in
Dimension: L x W x B 50in x 32in x 42in
Wheel Base: 54 inches
Ground Clearance: 5.5 inches
Weight: 412 lbs

KAWASAKI NINJA 250R

Here you have the smallest Ninja, but this is no baby by any stretch of imagination. With 249cc parallel twins, liquid-cooled, six speed gearbox, dual overhead cam, 32.5PS at 11000rpms, 22nm of torque at 8200rpm, 2-1 exhausts pipe for better low and mid range power and 175 kmph it’s a monster in itself. It’s blisteringly fast and has a fuel capacity of 4.8 gallons. The new fuel gauge on the instrument panel gives a good idea of its estimated range on long drives.

Ninja 250R is in the market since Kawasaki 1986 as an entry-level sport motorcycle. The bike is named differently in different markets, like in US it’s called Ninja 250R, in UK its ZX250 and elsewhere it’s GPX250.

With an excellent fuel economy, Ninja 250R is the best looking 250cc sports bike in its segment with no direct competition. Rear view mirrors are intelligently mounted and gel brilliantly with the overall looks of the bike.  It gets it’s very aggressive stance from its dual-lamp headlamp. The black tinted windscreen is fitted well between the mirrors and the indicators are peeping out of the faring which looks quite decent.
Ninja 250R comes with a factory fitted stunning alloy wheels. It has a very sporty tail end which is sharp and slim with a step-up rear seat on top. It’s a gentle reminder of simple pleasures of riding on a sports bike. It has got just the right power to thrill you while at the same time its easy to control. It’s a combination of economy, speed, great handling and maneuverability which makes it a great entry level sports bike.