luxury cars: April 2011

It all started in an experimental workshop in a Detroit garage and it continues today in garages all over the world. William Durant, a successful buggy manufacturer from Flint, Michigan, asked Louis Chevrolet, a well known car racer, to help him design a car for the general public. Chevrolet got named after its designer because Durant liked the sound of the name and because Chevrolet was a prominent name in motor sports.

The company was established in 1911, and the bowtie logo first appeared in 1914. Legend maintains that the bowtie shape was inspired by a pattern of wallpaper in a Paris hotel room. William Durant reportedly detached a small piece and kept it in his wallet, waiting for the day he’d put it to use. The bowtie has, since then, become an advertising icon, and is still the marquee of today's Chevrolet.

Captiva EXTREM

The limited edition Chevrolet Captiva Xtreme. Taking power, styling and luxury to an all-new level. The raving machine is an extreme in luxury as it’s in power. The stylish new Dashboard and Instrument Cluster that lets you control everything with a touch of a finger and sink into the new Red and Black Seat Assembly with brand new front Bumper Grille, Black Bezel Headlamps, exciting new Rear Lamps and the all-new integrated Sunroof, this beast oozes attitude.

So get out there to push this beast to the extreme on a turf of your choice, be it a busy city road or the unbeaten wilderness.

Features

Technology

Chevrolet Captiva features a Next generation Variable Geometry Turbo Common Rail Direct injection (VCDi) Diesel engine. The modern four cylinder unit delivers a heart racing power of 150PS. Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) system creates Torque of 320 Nm even at low rpm.

The smooth turbine operation enables complete combustion for significantly reduced exhaust emissions. The use of carbon fibre material in synchromesh makes shifting into high gear particularly easy and quiet. Explore the refined power of the VCDi powered Chevrolet Captiva.

Technology only gets better with Chevrolet Captiva Automatic Plus. Feel free and switch over to being a rebel or follow traffic rules with equal ease.

Adaptive all Wheel Drive
The Captiva’s adaptive AWD has a Torque Sensing Electric Controlled Coupling that allows engine torq

Comfort & Convenience

Driver Information Centre

Captiva is equipped to keep you informed of every little detail while you are driving. The Digital Odometer for precise information on speed of the car. Trip Meter and Timer keep a check on distance covered. Distance Calculator, Mileage Reader and Digital compass give you the ultimate driving experience. Digital air-flow display, Outside temperature and cabin temperature indicator add class to the affair.

Adaptability

The extravagant space in Captiva ensures place for everything. The innovative 5+2 Flexi Seating Configuration permits you to take along everything while you’re going for a picnic or on a holiday in the mountains. Explore the multi-functional seating of Captiva that will give you all the space you’ll ever need.

Safety

Safety for a great drive

When you’re in a Captiva, you’re closeted in safety that is unmatched. The rigid monocoque body shell, ABS with EBD and Dual front airbags ensure high safety standards. Extensive testing over 5 Million Kms globally and hot weather testing upto 50 degrees Celsius makes Captiva a cocoon for you and your family as you travel.

Exterior

The Chevrolet Captiva is designed to turn heads wherever you go. Rugged and attractive, the Captiva is styling at its best. The prominent bowtie on the front grille, body contoured engine hood with dynamic crease line, projection headlamps, air dam on the side fenders and flared wheel arches, coupled with the 43.18 cm alloy wheels make it a car that redefines style.

Interior

Luxury Features
Captiva is the cocoon of comfort. The supremely crafted all beige seats upholstered with genuine leather lets you sink in the extravagant luxury of the car. Enjoy the ease to play your favorite track with a flick of the audio controls on the steering wheel. Detailed storage options like Glove boxes, cubby holes, cup holders, arm rests are simply delightful.

Available Colours

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About honda (in INDIA)

Honda Siel Cars India Ltd., (HSCI) was incorporated in December 1995 as a joint venture between Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Japan and Siel Limited, a Siddharth Shriram Group company, with a commitment to providing Honda’s latest passenger car models and technologies, to the Indian customers. The total investment made by the company in India till date is Rs 1620 crores in Greater Noida plant and Rs 784 crores in Tapukara plant.

HSCI’s first state-of-the-art manufacturing unit was set up at Greater Noida, U.P in 1997. The green-field project is spread across 150 acres of land (over 6,00,000 sq. m.). The annual capacity of this facility is 100,000 units. The company’s second manufacturing facility is in Tapukara, Rajasthan. This facility is spread over 600 acres and will have an initial production capacity of 60,000 units per annum, with an investment of about Rs 1,000 crore. The first phase of this facility was inaugurated in September 2008.

The company’s product range includes Honda Jazz, Honda City, Honda Civic and Honda Accord which are produced at the Greater Noida facility with an indigenization level of 77%, 76%, 74% and 28% respectively. The CR-V is imported from Japan as Completely Built Units. Honda’s models are strongly associated with advanced design and technology, apart from its established qualities of durability, reliability and fuel-efficiency.

About Honda Civic
The Civic is Honda’s largest selling model globally and is now sold in approximately 160 nations and regions worldwide. Honda Civic was launched in India in July 2006 which became a runaway success and was also awarded the “Indian Car of the Year” in 2007.

The new Civic was launched in September 2009 with more aggressive and sportier look. The new V grade Civic juxtaposes Honda’s advanced technology with striking design. The new Curved 5 Point Metallic Front Grille and restyled Front Sporty Bumper add to a pulsating and aggressive appeal of the car. The introduction of stylized Dark Smokey Headlights & Crystalline Octagonal Tail Lights enhances the contemporary look of the car. New Civic is available in 3 variants – SMT, VMT & VAT.

The Honda Civic is a line of subcompact and subsequently compact cars made and manufactured by Honda. The Civic, along with the Accord and Prelude, comprised Honda's vehicles sold in North America until the 1990s, when the model lineup was expanded. Having gone through several generational changes, the Civic has become larger and more upmarket, and it currently slots between the Fit and Accord.

It was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door model, followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With the transverse engine mounting of its 1169 cc engine and front-wheel drive like the British Mini, the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions. Early models of the Civic typically included a basic AM radio, heater, foam-cushioned plastic trim, two-speed wipers, and painted steel rims with a chromed wheel nut cap. As the years went by, it has become much more upscale with options such as air conditioning, power locks, power windows, leather upholstery, satellite-linked navigation, and a six-speed manual transmission. Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Type-R, Civic GTi and Civic SiR.

The Civic has been rebadged for international markets with such models as the Honda Ballade and Honda Domani/Acura EL. The Civic platform also served as the basis for the CR-X sport compact, the CR-X del Sol targa convertible, and the CR-V compact SUV.

As of 2006, a total of 16.5 million Civics had been sold worldwide, with 7.3 million of them in the United States. By 2010, Civic has been the top-selling car in Canada for thirteen years. With high gas prices and a weak economy in June 2008, the Civic supplanted the Ford F-Series to become the top-selling vehicle in the United States for that month.

In Japan, production of non-hybrid Civic for domestic market ended in August 2010, production of Civic hybrid for home market ended in December 2010. In recent years, customers shifted to minivans and compact cars like Honda Fit. Honda launched Fit hybrid in October in Japan. However, production of Civic and Civic hybrid for export markets will continue.

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140-hp, 1.8-liter, SOHC i-VTEC^® Engine
PZEV (Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle)[2]
Eco Assist™ system[3]
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
Multi-Link Rear Suspension
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
Side Curtain Airbags
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA^®)[4]
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)[5]