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Toyota Land Cruiser – The Perfect Car for those who would not like a flashy fwd.

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Toyota Land CruiserThe 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser comes standard with everything this year. Previous options like rear-seat entertainment, navigation, heated and cooled seats — you name it, it’s got it. Of course, this Rs. 1,18,72,728**, eight-passenger SUV with go-anywhere four-wheel-drive capability might not seem to be the kind of simple, user-friendly Toyota to which you’re accustomed, but actually it’s the kind of vehicle that every Toyota aspires to be. It goes everywhere, does everything, yet never shows off.

The 2013 Land Cruiser features items that automatically set the truck up for specific kinds of terrain, alter the stiffness of the stabilizer bars more body control for pavement, less for off-road) and take control of the accelerator and brakes during slow, hair-raising off-road maneuvers.

To rational car shoppers, the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser offers limited appeal. Many less expensive crossovers work better for daily use.

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Driving Impressions

As with previous Toyota Land Cruisers, the 2013 model has excellent off-road capability and still delivers a thoroughly comfortable ride on urban streets. It is also a technological tour de force. When exploring the untamed wilds, high-tech features like Multi-Terrain Select and crawl control take much of the worry out of the hands of the driver. Just select what type of terrain you’re driving on, then dial in the desired speed (as low as 5kmph), keep your feet off the accelerator and brake pedals and steer in the desired direction.

In the more maddening wilds of the urban jungle, the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser behaves like the civilized luxury SUV it’s intended to be, soaking up bumps with composure and insulating driver and passengers from the outside world.

Specs

Engine – Diesel
Length (mm) – 4950
Width (mm) – 1970
Height (mm) – 1865
Wheel base (mm) – 2849
Displacement (cc) – 4461
Ground Clearance (mm) – 225
Seating Capacity – 7
Max.Power – 281 Bhp@3600 rpm
Max.Torque –  650 Nm@1600 rpm
Kerb weight (Kg) – 2725.00
Turning Circle – 5.90 mtrs.
Gears – 6 Automatic
Tyre Size – 285/60 R18

FWD Life’s Version

If on the outside Toyota Land Cruiser is aggressive on roads, on the inside it ensures maximum comfort and ease of driving for the driver. The interiors could have been a bit more appealing for the price tab. The Extra drive options definitely gets a thumbs up.

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The All New Mahindra Thar 5 Door

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The automotive industry is abuzz with excitement as Mahindra introduces the much-anticipated All-New Thar 5-Door variant, taking the iconic off-roader to new heights. The most recent update on Thar reveals fresh information about its features, interiors, and design. Here is everything we currently know about the larger Mahindra Thar.

The three-door model on which the five-door Mahindra Thar is based may continue to influence its design and feature set. Highlights of the features could include aggressive wheel cladding, cruise control, remote keyless entry, a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system, TPMS, power windows, square tail lamps, 18-inch alloy wheels, and a roll-cage. It is anticipated that this Mahindra SUV will be powered by a 2.2-liter Hawk diesel engine and a 2.0-liter Stallion turbo-petrol engine. Options for transmissions are probably going to include six-speed manual and automatic models. Prices for the Mahindra Five-door Thar are anticipated to vary from Rs. 15.00 Lakh, depending upon the version chosen.

The 5-door Thar’s overall appearance is almost unchanged from the smaller model, with the exception of a few tiny grille adjustments and an updated round headlamp signature. Additionally visible from this angle are the front parking sensors. In addition to the two extra doors, the side profile features 19-inch alloy wheels that are designed differently from the 3-door model. The spare wheel is still installed on the tailboard and the rear profile appears to remain unaltered.

The new dashboard’s dual-tone black and brown theme is the first thing you see inside the vehicle. Additionally, this dashboard has a larger touchscreen entertainment system (maybe a 10.25-inch one), resembling the one found on the upgraded XUV400 electric SUV. This screen is expected to include Mahindra’s ArdenoX connected car technologies in addition to wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. 

This version, with five doors, is expected to compete with the Force Gurkha and Maruti Suzuki Jimny five-door models.

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Mustang Forever

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It isn’t often that we see a classic muscle making waves even after being a standard mark for about 6 decades, but the charisma it holds on is far more impactful than what we see in the vehicles of today.

The 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is clearly the wet dream of any American muscle lover, just look at everything it has. The 2-door coupe FR layout car had an initial Windsor V8 in it as the engine in its 1st generation, while the current successor has a V8 Coyote in it. The 4 transmission car of the late 60s is still a statement piece which can be seen in many movies owing it to be either the inspiration for the modification or the devil itself.

The devilish beauty which has a 250 horsepower, capturing a top speed of 206 kmph making it go 0-100 km in just 8 seconds. This truly is a beast of the classics that shouldn’t be overlooked.

Words By: Goutham Satheesh

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Introducing: The Jaguar G Type

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The Jaguar’s are at it again. After the innovative lines of similar cars such as Jaguar C type, D type, E type and F type. It’s putting forth the new line of G type cars soon. The concept art of this very beauty itself makes us go weak on the knees. This flagship 2-seater Grand Tourer is made with keeping in mind the legacy of its predecessors and marking the inspiration from them as well. Focusing on the aerodynamic, light-weight, combining the modernity of the world and the traditional aspect of the Jaguar family.

And from what we can hear, this will be an all-electric drivetrain made for the future of roads. Be that as it may the design itself makes us curious about it, like just look at those aesthetics and proportion of it.

Words By: Goutham Satheesh

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