PRICE LIST OF NEW CARS IN PAKISTAN

ADAM MOTORS

ZABARDAST ECONO 2 TON 2600 CC : Rs. 495,000 :11-OCT-2008
ZABARDAST SUPER 3 TON 3200 CC : Rs. 539,000 :11-OCT-2008

CHANGAN

KALAM 800 CC ( Single Cabin ) : Rs. 292,000 10-APR-2007
GILGIT 800 CC ( Double Cabin ) : Rs. 360,000 10-APR-2007
KALAM EFI 800 CC ( High Roof ) : Rs. 399,000 10-APR-2007

CHEVROLET

JOY : Rs. 579,000 : 11-OCT-2008
JOY CNG : Rs. 619,000 : 11-OCT-2008
Aveo LT - M/T with ABS and Airbag : Rs. 1,199,000 : 11-OCT-2008
Aveo LT - A/T with ABS and Airbag : Rs. 1,279,000 : 11-OCT-2008
OPTRA SE : Rs. 1,369,000 : 11-OCT-2008
OPTRA LS M/T : Rs. 1,479,000 : 11-OCT-2008
OPTRA LS A/T : Rs. 1,559,000 : 11-OCT-2008
Colorado - MT (Without Accessories) : Rs. 2,640,000 : 11-OCT-2008
Colorado - MT (With Accessories) : Rs. 2,790,000 : 11-OCT-2008

DAIHATSU

Cuore CL : Rs. 569,000 : 12-DEC-2008
Cuore CL CNG : Rs. 609,000 : 12-DEC-2008
Cuore CX : Rs. 619,000 : 12-DEC-2008
Cuore CX Met : Rs. 625,000 : 12-DEC-2008
Cuore CX A/T : Rs. 649,000 : 12-DEC-2008
Cuore AT CX Met : Rs. 654,000 : 12-DEC-2008
Cuore CX CNG : Rs. 664,000 : 12-DEC-2008
Cuore CX CNG Met : Rs. 669,000 : 12-DEC-2008
CUORE ECOMATIC : Rs. 704,000 : 12-DEC-2008
CUORE ECOMATIC MET : Rs. 709,000 : 12-DEC-2008

HONDA

CITY Manual Tranmission 1.3 L : Rs. 1,152,000 : 20-JAN-2009
CITY VARIO 1.3 L : Rs. 1,222,000 : 20-JAN-2009
CIVIC i-VTEC Manual Transmission : Rs. 1,662,000 : 20-JAN-2009
CIVIC i-VTEC Prosmatec Transmission : Rs. 1,752,000 : 20-JAN-2009
CIVIC VTi Oriel - Manual Transmission : Rs. 1,782,000 : 20-JAN-2009
CIVIC VTi Oriel - Prosmatec Transmission : Rs. 1,852,000 : 20-JAN-2009
CR-V 2.4 Litre : Rs. 4,303,000 : 20-JAN-2009
Accord 2.4 i-VTEC : Rs. 4,703,000 : 20-JAN-2009

2009 Jaguar XF, MSRP Range: $49,200 - $63,700

Introduction
The 2009 Jaguar XF is a new model, replacing the aging S-Type in Jaguar's lineup. This mid-sized, rear-wheel-drive sedan offers a fresh, engaging alternative to luxury imports such as the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E-Class, and Lexus GS. After a 300-mile test drive, we'd rank the Jaguar XF near the top of its class.

The Jaguar XF delivers everything you'd expect in a contemporary luxury sedan, and then some. The big news with XF is styling, interior design and features, though the hardware underneath is anything but ordinary. A lot of it, including the suspension design, is borrowed from the Jaguar XK.

Factor in a well-engineered body structure, and the XF is exactly what it should be: smooth, quiet and responsive. It feels lighter and more agile than some of its competitors, and it bears up like a sport sedan when driven aggressively.

The XF comes with a choice of two V8 engines. The base engine is Jag's familiar 4.2-liter V8, delivering 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The upgrade is a supercharged version of the 4.2, generating 420 hp and 408 lb-ft and surpassing nearly all competitors in output. Both V8s come with Jaguar's six-speed ZF automatic transmission, which is one of the best automatics money can buy.

The XF will be offered in three trim levels, starting with the normally aspirated Luxury, which is better equipped than most base models in this category. The Premium Luxury adds even more stuff, including double-stitched, soft-grain leather on the dash and door panels. The SC (for supercharged) comes with just about everything Jaguar offers, including CATS automatic suspension control and 20-inch wheels.

Then there's the racy new look. The XF marks a new direction for Jaguar, but it also continues some of the styling themes that have identified Jaguars for decades. The roofline and the shape of the side glass are intended to create the impression of a sporty, two-door coupe more than a four-door sedan, and to a considerable extent it works. The XF presents one of the more interesting designs in a category full of handsome automobiles. If you're intrigued by the photographs, you'll like it better in real life.

The same applies inside. We really like the XF cabin, for both its look and overall function. Slide into this sedan, and an interactive greeting that Jaguar calls the handshake welcomes the driver and reminds him or her that driving is an active process. The wood, wool and leather create the feel and scent of a British club room, yet the design is light, airy and almost Scandinavian. The XF interior is more minimalist than its German competitors, but also more charming and easier to get familiar with.

Of course, the swoopy styling has its drawbacks. By nearly every exterior dimension, the XF is slightly larger than all competitors, but the flow of its roofline and the rake of its rear glass mean rear headroom is tight. In general, the rear seat feels more confining than that in a Mercedes E-Class or Audi A6. On the upside, the XF's trunk is larger than any competitor's, and a folding rear seat further expands capacity. The importance of these packaging issues will depend on the buyer's priorities.

In our estimation, the XF debuts as one of the most appealing cars in its class. Before the XF, well-heeled buyers seeking an option to the dense-pack switches, multi-layered interfaces and alphabet-soup of electronics in most imported luxo/sport sedans probably had to think about a brand with less cachet or dynamic capability. No more. With steady improvement in Jaguar's resale values and customer-satisfaction ratings the last several years, the new XF offers an excellent alternative.

The 2009 XF replaces the 2008 S-Type in Jaguar's line-up, though the two cars will sell concurrently during calendar year 2008

2009 Acura TSX Review

MSRP Range: $28,960
Introduction
With the 2009 TSX, Acura has done a full remake of its entry-luxury level sedan. More than just bolting a slick new body on an old platform, the TSX is new from the ground up, as in, longer, wider and lower. In a couple measures, it's roomier, too.

Technology is what sets the new TSX apart. Acura's superb navigation system comes standard and can be operated using voice-recognition. The standard navigation system is the equal of anything in the class, while an optional system displays real-time traffic with congestion re-routing and local and national weather. An airlines display lets you track a flight's progress across the country. The top-line audio system sets a standard for the class, too, with superbly crisp surround sound. Hands-free, Bluetooth cell phone architecture is built right into the car's electronics.

The 2009 Acura TSX is a four-door, five-passenger sedan designed to competed with Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series sedans. It comes with one engine, a 2.4-liter inline-4, and a choice of transmissions, a six-speed manual and a five-speed SportShift sequential automatic. Although horsepower is off slightly, torque is increased by enough to make up any difference in sheer acceleration. Just as important, fuel economy is unchanged with the manual and improved with the automatic. The TSX stays with a front-wheel-drive configuration, whereas true sporty sedans are rear-wheel drive. That said, the TSX is one of the better-handling front-wheel-drive sedans and in its class, hard to beat as an everyday driver that can still be fun on a mountain road. 
Styling stays true to Acura themes for 2009, but cleans up here and there to give the car a more aggressive, more buff look and to emphasize its more planted stance. The wider part, where it adds a couple inches between the wheels side to side, translates directly into a sportier driving feel.

Everything inside that matters is powered, including the adjustments on both front seats. Dual-zone climate control and heated seats and outside mirrors are standard. Safety hasn't been overlooked either, with everything from a full array of airbags to electronic stability control to tire pressure monitors included at no extra cost

2009 Nissan Murano Review

Introduction
Nissan's recent history is for the most part a success story, and part of that success comes from designing one set of parts into a platform and then stretching that platform's length, width, and strength to do other jobs under other kinds of vehicles. Nissan does this better than most manufacturers, and has done it successfully once again with the 2009 Murano, using basically the same kit of parts that goes under the Altima coupe and sedan for a much larger, heavier and more complex crossover SUV. Murano is named after two different luxury items from two very different parts of the world, Murano art glass from Italy and Murano pearls from Japan, which is a good thing, considering it's sold in more than 130 countries. 
The outgoing Murano has been one of the most successful models in Nissan's recent history, with sales rising every year since its introduction in 2003, and a loyalty rate upwards of 30 percent. With sales up more than 70 percent, they've stopped production on the original Murano and given us this brand new second-generation version to consider.

Maybach 62 $385,250

The Maybach 57 and 62 were the first automobile models of the Maybach brand since the brand’s revival by DaimlerChrysler. They are derived from the Mercedes-Benz Maybach concept car presented at the 1997 Tokyo Motorshow (which was based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan). DaimlerChrysler attempted to buy the Rolls-Royce/Bentley marque when Vickers offered the company up for sale. When this attempt failed (they were outbid by BMW and Volkswagen respectively) they introduced the Maybach as a direct challenger in 2002. Both models are variants of the same ultra-luxurious automobile. The model numbers reflect the respective lengths of the automobiles in decimetres; the 57 is more likely to be owner-driven while the longer 62 is designed with a chauffeur in mind. The engine is a Mercedes-sourced 5.5-liter twin-turbo V12, generating 550 hp.

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2010 Toyota Prius Car at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show

2010 Toyota Prius Car at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show Pictures

In a move that’s quickly becoming a distinct sign of the times, Toyota has officially announced that it will delay the launch of U.S.-built 2010 Toyota Prius Car at its upcoming Mississippi plant. The 2010 Toyota Prius Car plant near Tupelo, which has so far cost the Japanese automaker about $300 million, is about 90% complete but has yet to be fully staffed in preparation of Job One, so it makes sense to suspend its start date instead of shuttering an already operating assembly line elsewhere.

Workers already hired to fill various positions will not be let go. The 2010 Toyota Prius Car decision was reportedly made just last night, though rumors of a delay of the plant’s impending launch have been flying for weeks.

Toyota will launch an all-new Prius at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show. The 2010 Toyota Prius Car is expected to go on sale later in 2009, and with the delay of production in Mississippi, all new Prius hybrids will continue to be imported from Japan.

Upcoming Cars 2010

Maruti Suzuki Splash / Ritz

Maruti Suzuki Splash / Ritz

Expected in May 2009

Estimated price: 4-5.5 Lakh

Splash all over the place. And I am not talking about some naughty little boy being the brat that he has always been going about his usual business and splashing muddy water everywhere. If all goes well for India’s largest auto-maker, “Splash all over the place” this statement actually can easily come true! Maruti is coming up with Splash / Ritz very soon.

Maruti 800 started the bang and the very beloved Zen carried it forward. Wagon-R chipped in well too later on. And now that Zen has already received a make-over in the form of Estilo, it is the turn of her stable-mate, Wagon-R. Suzuki had showcased a concept based on this car in last year’s Paris Motor Show. Since then a lot of surgery has seen the Splash take its final form, the pictured of which we see here.

The styling is bold and is characterised by the massive headlamps at the fron. The rear is a result of some out-of-the-box thinking and has an inward tilt to it, something that the French have always had in their car designs. It does not look very nice, but every person has a right of thinking!

On the inside, you will notice the parts-sharing that Maruti has mastered now. The dash and the centre console shouts SX4 and Swift at its loudest. The rev counter placed on the dashboard is interesting though.

As far as engines are concerned, you won't be disappointed. A very refined and fuel efficient 1.2L petrol and the award-winning 1.3L multijet (DDiS) diesel engines are planned for the car.

This car is expected to hit Indian roads early 2009.

Specs (Speculated)

Car Segment: Small Car, Premium Hatchback (B+ segment)
Fuel Type: Petrol/Diesel
Engine: 1.2L Petrol/ 1.3L Diesel
Max Power/Torque: Petrol - 85bhp/114Nm, Diesel – 75bhp/190Nm
Dimensions in mm (LxWxH): 3720x1780x1650

CarWale's Words: Yet another cute-looking small car that will make things interesting in the segment. Expect good performance, credit - the proven engines. Bullet-proof reliability will add since it is going to be a Maruti.