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Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan. It is the firsts planned city founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the ruler of the Amber City. It is one of the most beautiful city of Rajasthan, which well known for its architectural wonders and monumental attractions. Colorful fairs and festivals, bustling markets, cheerful people, warm hospitality and world class accommodation facilities of Jaipur hotels, makes it the most traveled cities of Rajasthan. The city is the last and the final destination of Golden Triangle tours the favored travel package of India. In this city there are wealth of attractions which makes it’s the most preferred travel city of Rajasthan. These tourist attractions can be explored in a delightful and memorable way with a luxury car drive.

Jaipur is fondly known as the Pink City of India. It is visited by tourist domestic as well as international tourist all the year round. Tours and travel of the city is made luxurious, comfortable and memorable with a luxurious car drive. In this city there are several Jaipur car rental service provides. They offer wide fleet of cars for tours and travels, festivals, marriage ceremony and for various other auspicious occasions. Tourists can choose the car according to their choice and comfort from the car hiring services provides of Jaipur.

Car rental service providing companies of Jaipur offers car of all ranges and standard at the best rate. From the luxurious car like Mercedes Benz, Corolla Altis, Honda City, etc to the standard cars like swift, Toyota Quails, Tata Indica, Ambassador, etc are available with them. You can also hire cheap budget car like sumo, maruti, travelers, etc for tours and travels in Jaipur. Car hire service provides in Jaipur also provide Volvo coach and bus on the demand of the tourists and travelers. Car hire in Jaipur allows you to explore the striking forts and monuments of the city, which depicts the grandeur, glory and past of the city.

On your Jaipur city tour you will love to explore the beauty of Amber fort. It is situated 25 Km away from Jaipur city which is made luxurious and comfortable with car drive. Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal, etc are some of the most admired monumental attraction of this Pink City. These beautiful monuments were built by the erstwhile rulers which also depicts their love towards art and culture.

Albert Hall, Ram Niwas Bagh, Ram Niwas Garden, Zoological Gardens, Sisodia Rani Palace, Akshardham Temples, etc are also the admired tourist attraction of Jaipur city. These beautiful and heart grabbing tourist attraction of the city can be delightfully explored by hiring car rental services in Jaipur. Have you ever imagine how dreamy it will be stepping out from a luxurious car to take the snap of the Rajasthani’s women in their colorful dress, or the people in group sharing light joke in the evening. Have you ever imagine how wonderful will it be driving through the bustling markets of Jaipur. It is possible with a car drive while you go for a city tour of Jaipur- Pink City of India. Come and explore the beauty of Jaipur in a delightful and memorable way with a luxurious car drive.

Tata has put the oddball looks of its cars Indigo and Indica behind it and has taken the next big step ahead in the passenger car segment. Tata Motor has teamed up with Italian design house Pininfarina to conceptualise the design of Tata Prima, which is gearing up for its European debut. Tata Prima is expected to hit the Indian road by the end of this year and it will be priced in 8 to 12 lakh range.

Tata Prima is hot property and it is designed to compete with the likes of Toyota Corolla Altis and Honda Civic. Prima is being seen as Tata Motor’s concept luxury sedan of the next generation. The fundamental design characteristics of the Tata brand have been cleverly combined with sporty curvatures to create a coupe-like silhouette. The design is simple but exhibits class. This D segment sedan would have a 1600 cc engine with a massive 2.70 metres wheelbase that helps create excellent interior space. Pininfarina’s design elements are visible everywhere like the subtle C pillar, which is a kind of hallmark of the design house.

Emphasis has been laid on the gracefulness and sporty characteristic to enhance the coupe-like sloped cabin and tapering back without compromising interior space. With so much attention to design and appearance Tata Prima has evolved into an elegant, stylish, luxurious and comfortable car with features that are a suitable blend of classical and modern.

Tata Prima would be equipped with an AC with climate control, power windows, rear AC vents, four airbags, EBD and ABS systems, parking sensors, fog lamps, controls on the steering etc – all the major necessities for a comfortable luxury sedan. Prima would be fitted with a 1.6 or 1.8-litre petrol engine or a 1.8-litre common-rail diesel. It seems with this luxury sedan Tata can finally take on competitors from Germany and Japan.

March 2010:

The Toyota Corolla Altis priced at Rs 13,00,000 will be fighting hard with other premium diesel sedans like the Jetta, Laura and Sonata Emberra.

The Ford Fiesta hatchback is a great car priced at Rs 6,50,000. The hatchback segment will have to careful about this fuel-efficient car which is every Indian driver’s dream.

The cost of the Hyundai i30 is slightly high, Rs 7,50,000. But the power of the car is equally high.

Volkswagen Phaeton, providing unrelenting standards of safety, comfort and dynamics, will be out with a tag of Rs 58,00,000.

The Mahindra Renault Sandero is more handsome and more comfortable than the Logan. The price is just Rs 5,00,000.

The Chevrolet Spark with a 3-cylinder 800cc engine is priced at Rs 3,00,000.

Next comes the Maruti SX4 diesel car costing its owners Rs 8,00,000.

For SUV enthusiasts, the Volkswagen Tiguan will be here. It is called the Touareg’s younger brother with a price tag of Rs 25,00,000.

The Toyota Yaris hatchback, priced at Rs 5,50,000, scores very high when it comes to looks, space and comfort.

April 2010:

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 bearing a tag of Rs 2.5 crore is all set to defeat the luxury car market.

May 2010:

The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a stylish convertible with a 3.5 litre engine. With the body of a coupe the car still hangs on to the headlight design of the older W280 C-class. The price tag, Rs 75,00,000.

The Nissan Micra priced at Rs 4.5 lakh will be hitting the Indian roads this May.

June 2010:

Mitsubishi is planning to come out with a small car, the Colt. The car, with a 74 bhp, 1.1 litre petrol engine has smart looks too. It is priced at Rs 4,50,000.

The diesel variant of the Honda CR-V will be out this June. The fuel-efficient car will be priced at Rs 24,00,000.

The Hyundai Genesis, priced at Rs 35,00,000 will help those Indians with a yearning for luxury, fulfill their dream.

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X with a 2-litre engine is extremely light because of the aluminum engine block below the hood. The car has a 4WD option and is priced at Rs 22,00,000.

The mid-size crossover SUV, Hyundai Santa Fe, will come to India with a tag of Rs 24,00,000. The car is powered with a 2.7L V6, 148bhp diesel motor.

July 2010:

The Volvo S60 priced at Rs 35,00,000 is simply smart. The car features a new collision warning technology with full auto brake.

Along with the sedan, Volvo will also bring out an SUV. This car, again, is a real beauty and is priced at Rs 30 lakh.

Skoda too wants to come up with a small car priced at around Rs 4 lakh. The car will first come to India and then will be unveiled in other parts of the world.

August 2010:

Volkswagen UP, a smart and friendly car, will make sure your head remains up with pride. The vehicle is priced at Rs 3,50,000.

October 2010:

The Skoda Fabia will be elongated a bit and brought to India as Skoda Fabia Combi. The car will be more spacious and comfortable than the previous version. It will bear a tag of Rs 10 lakh.

Another car with ample space and comfort will be the BMW X1. With a 6-cylinder engine, the car will be priced somewhere around Rs 30,00,000

November 2010:

The Skoda Roomster comes with enough room for everyone. Brilliantly styled and with the quickness of an aeroplane, the price of the car is unknown.

December 2010:

The Fiat Bravo with a 1.9L multijet engine has muscular exteriors. The interiors too are elegant and lustrous. It is priced at Rs 16,00,000.

The Maruti Kizashi is the first all-wheel drive sedan in the D-segment with an advanced turbo 2.0L petrol engine and 6-speed transmission. This family car costs Rs 15,00,000.

The ICML World Car is co-developing diesel and petrol versions of a 7-seater sports SUV and a 5-seater luxury car. It will be produced in Himachal.

January 2011:

Three car makers are planning to capture the Nano’s market share. Bajaj, Renault and Nissan have come together to produce a small car in India and hope to export it to other nations as well. The price is believed to be Rs 1,00,000.

August 2011:

The Volvo C70 has been turning heads everywhere and will soon come to India. It’s price would be Rs 35,00,000. The sleek and stylish car would be hard to resist.

Bentley too plans to get its Rs 2.1 crore Continental GT Speed into the Indian market. The classy coupe allows easy driving even at very high speeds. The car will give a maximum power of 600bhp.

Honda’s international accomplishment in the automobile sector was primarily because of the timeous debut of its enormously famous brand, the Civic. Before 1973, Honda was mostly accepted as one of the prevalent fabricators of low-priced and uncomplicated motorbikes. It had previously launched vehicles in the native Japanese automotive industry but the automobiles were too small for the American Market’s liking. With bursting gasoline costs of the seventies and expanding unemployment, families began searching for techniques to decrease their every day costs.The chief elements for the captivating success of the Honda Civic in Pakistan include its appearance and fuel country. The Civic however, is also a pleasurable automobile to ride with substantial speeds on the motorway. The Civic continued to build in innovative specs and superior engines after its introduction and adapted a modish look for its 2009 model, offering extras and trims that no other automobile makers offered in the compact group. The Civic is obtainable as two core models in Pakistan with a net of four variants in all.Automobile buyers in Pakistan have the alternative of acquiring a Civic VTi Oriel or the Civic i-VTEC both of which possess a robust 16-valve, 1800cc engine. Each type is found in an automatic and manual variation with other output associated details such as maximum horsepower and EBD being alike. The key distinction lies in safety and interior specs.The Civic VTi is supplied with a sunroof and Aluminum alloy rims with extra offerings like electrically retractable door mirrors and map lights. Both styles have a variety of different options like electrically adjustable front center arm rest and lights-on reminding alarm. In terms of safety the Civic VTi comes with airbags for the front passenger and driver with a Pretensioner seatbelt for further passenger safety. Automobile buyers seldom think about these distinctions in detail prior to finalizing which brand to go for. If they did meticulously examine these details they would conclude that the cost differential of around five to eight percent is quite significant for a tiny number of luxury options with no real practical function. It is quite evident that the Civic is well-liked in Pakistan because of the leisure and status connected with this brand and it superb, world-famous I-VTEC engines, which allow the Civic to pull off more output and gas saving.The only top competitor for either the Civic VTi or i-VTEC in the Pakistani auto sector is the Altis by Toyota with highly similar options and output. The Altis however does not match the Civic’s compelling exterior and lavish interior and automobile buyers it appears are content to forfeit a large amount of cash to get the additional elegance.

The slowdown in auto industry has rendered a severe blow to the car manufacturers in India. But, car dealers too have not been able to escape its effects in the last few days. They were heaped with the tall inventories and high costs of interests. As such there was constant sparring between the two parties as to who will bear the cost of the high inventories.

The problem was not so much with the car manufacturers like top selling brands like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motors and Mahindra and Mahindra, which record large volume of sales. As such many car manufacturers have come forward to ease the tension and keep their relations with the car dealers a happy one.

The domestic car manufacturers have asked the dealers not to lift more vehicles. This has resulted in two benefits – drop in inventories and reduced burden of loan interest. The move is aimed at reducing the financial crunch faced by all dealers.

Normally car manufacturers push dealers to buy more vehicles in view of continuous demand. Dealers maintain inventories for four to five weeks in advance. However, when they were pushed to collect more cars, it chocked their finances resulting in tight working capital. The high loan interests also added to their woes pushing them to the brink of closure. After continued negotiations between the two parties, car manufacturers have asked dealers to stop lifting unmanageable stocks. The inventories went as high as eight to ten weeks or even more at many places.

After the initial call to drop numbers, several dealers have reported that their expenditure on loan interest have dropped by 20 percent. The high interest costs were making their business unviable.

During the continued slowdown in auto industry, car dealers through their respective association had told car manufacturers that if there was no immediate drop in inventories they would have to surrender their dealerships. The ballooning costs of maintenance was too high to maintain, a respectable working capital, complained many dealerships.

Noticing this, Maruti Suzuki had made a conscious decision not to burden dealers. They asked them to not lift vehicles more than they could handle. During the past few months, Maruti Suzuki has deliberately put a constraint on its policy to push vehicles to car dealerships. This has evidently helped the company and their dealerships to manage their inventories better.

The second largest car manufacturer of India, the Hyundai Motors too has cut down on pushing its products. The company has always been known to take care of the dealers.

Another car manufacturer Toyota Motors has managed the crises efficiently, by holding monthly meetings with the car dealers to prepare an estimate for the number of the vehicles required. Toyota currently markets premium luxury vehicle like Corolla Altis, Camry, Land Cruiser Prado apart from fast selling Innova.

In a bid to keep its dealerships happy, Tata Motors has agreed to refund dealers for the unsold Nano forms. The company had sold the dealerships 6.10 lakh forms, but had grossed Rs 2,500 crore after registering 2.03 bookings. Most dealers were left with more than 50 percent of the application forms.

The move by the car manufacturers will ease with the dealers. In turn the dealerships could heave a sigh of relief as their business become more manageable. Again the signs of recovery in the auto industry could help lift spirits and bring back the good old days.

When you’re twenty down and still schooling, owning a car can be a challenge. From selecting the most suitable model to financing the purchase and processing legal rights to sustaining gas and maintenance, everything should be thoroughly planned out. Sporty looks usually win the teenager’s heart and when you’re young and dreamy, you think of having the latest and most advanced automobile which you can race around the town with your best friends by your side and behind you on the driver’s seat, while onlookers drool on your elegant Porsche Cayman or sporty Land Rover or that Toyota Corolla Altis Sport.However, the prime consideration in buying that dream car is of course, how much you can afford to pay off without the car’s price going over the top of what its normal selling worth is. It is advisable to choose one which payment you can complete in no more than 48 months with about 20% of your resources enough to be allocated to a fund for the maintenance and repair.The biggest glitch is when your parents are still the ones footing your bill for the most part and you want to be on your own at buying that dream car of yours and you don’t have an established credit history yet. The most common deal here is to take on a rider by co-signing credit with your parents on your side, though if you should fail on complying terms, the default would go down to your parents’ account. A used car worth approximately $10,000 would be a thrifty investment for a Pontiac Vibe or Ford Focus, but if you can afford about $20,000, a new Impreza won’t be a bad idea. A 97 Outback or cars of traditionally Japanese branding such as Toyota, Honda, and Subaru, specifically designed with high-endurance engines and great snow traction make top picks especially for safe wintertime teen age drives. But in whatever car deal, it would be good to research at the least for information on standard features of the vehicle you are purchasing as well as potential upgrades and depreciation costs—one, to obtain value for you money; and two, to protect your investment in time for a possible trade-in or resale. Aside mileage and serviceability, consider a vehicle for which aftermarket replacement will not be too much of a trouble. If your car is too exquisite, you might encounter difficulties in looking for your spare Toyota AC Condenser . If such a thing happens, not only does your car get a downgrade in aesthetics or efficiency, it also depreciates in value due to a broken or missing part. Also, be wary of car deal scams including “as regard” insurance policies. Seek advice from your parents and people you know to be expert on these matters before entering any contract. It still pays a lot to listen to people who have experience.

The biggest selling automobile on the globe, the Toyota Corolla, has many models in Pakistan with unique specs to provide for a broad range of budgets. The Corolla is predominantly considered the driving force in Toyota’s accomplishment as the primary automobile maker and from the time of its debut in 1966, the Corolla has sold in bigger numbers than any other car, with close to thirty five million units sold a few years ago. The Corolla has possessed enormous allegiance for countless decades and in spite of its unimpressive shape in contrast to a multitude of other makes by different companies, automobile buyers who acquire a Corolla seldom switch over to any other automobile. Some of the key reasons for its accomplishment include remarkable fuel efficiency, quality and a good resale rates. The 2009 Corolla has been changed greatly in style and with a generous amount of rear leg room and a more or less bigger trunk than preceding models, the Toyota Corolla is a real family automobile that can without problems keep bags for quite a few family members. There are four fundamental models including the Corolla XLi, GLi, Altis and 2.O D, the latter being a diesel version of the vehicle.Consumers can procure the Corolla Altis in a speedtronic or manual shift transmission while the XLi and GLi are simply found in five-speed manual shift transmission. The sensational options of a sunroof, lustrous wood finish interior and multi information display are attainable in both the speedtronic or manual shift variations of the Altis unlike the XLi and GLi. The Corolla GLi like the Altis does however, possess back seat armrests with glass holders and power windows.There are various differences in engine output and safety between the Altis and the XLi and GLi. The Altis has an EFI engine with VVTI and capability of nearly 1800cc, whereas the GLi and XLi are found with a 1299cc engine making use of related concept. The Altis additionally has seat belts using Pretensioner and Force Limiter on the passenger side as well and a more complex fuel cut mechanism. For car buffs expressly concerned with the automobile exterior the Altis has a high mount stop-light and side protection molding which is supplied in the body color. The XLi is not purchasable with ABS or Electronic Brake Force Distribution a extremely crucial attribute attainable in the other range.The Corolla 2.0 Diesel is supplied in three types with the Saloon being fairly comparable to the GLi and the sunroof model comparable to the Altis. The 2.0 Diesel has the clear benefit of a diesel engine, but with compressed gas installations so commonly accessible, it is no more a important part in finalizing which type to get.In terms of the kinds of models, the Toyota Corolla has a reasonably more diverse portfolio than the Honda Civic, which is restricted to a handful of models with tiny distinctions. The Xli however is more directly connected with the Honda City with the Altis being generally alike to the Civic. Toyota has been judicious to distribute so many cars as it permits automobile buyers to choose a vehicle that meets their demands thoroughly.

Birthday :  December 18, 1963Age : 46Sign : SagittariusBirthplace : Shawnee, OklahomaHometown : Los Angeles, CaBig Break : Interview with the VampireBrad Pitt was born in on December 18, 1963 to the parents of Jane Etta and William Alvin Pitt. His family moved to Springfield, Missouri where he grew up with his brother Doug and sister Julie. He was raised a Baptist. He attended Kickapoo High School, where he was involved in sports, debating, student government and acting. He attended the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri, Columbia. There he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.In 1987, Pitt arrived in Beverly Hills, CA to pursue his acting career. He studied under Coach Roy London for six years. His first appearance was in the sitcom Head of the Class. He also guest starred in two episodes of Growing Pains. He then appeared in the soap Another World. While he was auditioning for the show Our House, he ended up landing a role on the daytime soap Dallas. He starred in series ThirtySomething, 21 Jump Street, Freddy’s Nightmares, and appeared in Less Than Zero, No Man’s Land, and Cutting Class. In 1988, Pitt had his first starring role in Dark Side Of The Sun. Since the film was shot in Yugoslavia, a war broke out and much of the film was lost. He later won a part in the TV movie Too Young to Die? He then starred in Across The Tracks, Thelma and Louise, Johnny Suede, Cool World, A River Runs Through It, and Kalifornia. Pitt also starred in Legends of the Fall, Seven Years in Tibet, Meet Joe Black, Fight Club, Snatch, and Usual Suspects, The Devil’s Own, and Se7en. In 1995 his role in Twelve Monkeys helped Pitt get nominated for an Academy Award as “Best Supporting Actor.” In 2000, Pitt starred in the Spy Game and The Mexican with co-star Julia Roberts. At the end of the year Pitt finished filming Ocean’s Eleven with George Clooney, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. He also starred in the sequel’s Ocean’s Twelve and Ocean’s Thirteen. He has also starred in Troy, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith with co-star Angelina Jolie. His 2006 movie Babel won seven Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations, one of which was a Golden Globe nomination for Pitt as “Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture.” That same year he produced the Best Picture winner The Departed.Pitt dated actresses Gwyneth Paltrow, Thandie Newton, Robin Givens, Juliettee Lewis, and Sinitta during the 1990s. In 1998, Pitt met Friends actress Jennifer Aniston and married her in 2000. They announced their seperation on January 7, 2005. As his relationship to Jennifer Aniston drew to a close, his relationship with co-star Angelina Jolie grew stronger. Jolie was publisized as the reason to their split. Pitt and Jolie both denied the claims of adultery. In 2005, Pitt and Jolie shot a spread for W magazine as a 1963 couple with children. Aniston filed for divorce on March 25, 2005 and was finalized on October 2. Brad and Angelina were soon known as “Brangelina.” Jolie and Pitt have one child together and 3 adopted ones. Jolie first adopted Maddox in March, 2002. Jolie and Pitt adopted Zahara in 2005 and Pax in 2003 together. On May 27, 2006, Jolie and Pitt’s biological daughter Shiloh was born.Did you know… * On June 6th 2007, Brad left his hand and feet prints in cement outside Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. * Brad Pitt has been on the cover pages of many American magazines including Entertainment Weekly, Premiere, USA Weekend, People, Maxim, Rolling Stone, TV Guide, PlayGirl and many more. * Brad has been on the cover page of many international magazines like Movie Star (Japan), Woman’s Day (Australia), Tribute (Canada), Max (Italy), Film Review (UK), Prestige (France), Cinema (Hungary), AD Magazine (Netherlands), Premiere (Russia) and many more. * Brad has co-designed a jewelry line with Damiani. His ex-wife Jennifer Aniston modelled for the ads. The contract was a settlement after he sued Damiani because they sold copies of the couple’s wedding ring, designed by Brad and created by Damiani. * Like many A-List stars, Pitt won’t normally do American commercials. Instead, he does commercials that are seen in Asia only, most notably for Edwin Jeans, the Toyota Altis, and Japanese canned coffee, ROOTS. The one exception to this is the Heineken commercial which aired during the 2005 Super Bowl, it was directed by David Fincher who he worked with on Se7en. * Brad’s favorite actress is Dianne West. * Brad shares a birthday with Katie Holmes, Christina Aguilera, DMX, Ray Liotta, film critic Leonard Maltin, Casper Van Dien and filmmaker Steven Spielberg. * Brad met his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston on a blind date, which was arranged by their agent. * Angelina Jolie has reportedly changed her childrens’ last names from Jolie to Jolie-Pitt * Brad has made reservations with Richard Branson to fly into space in 2010.

Toyota Corolla is definitely one of the highest selling luxury sedans in the country. After the success of first Toyota Corolla, the company has introduced many generations of Corolla. In every changing generation Toyota has continuously made modifications and advancements in response to customer’s demands and requirements.

Though the old Corolla or the ninth generation Toyota Corolla was running successfully in the market, the company introduced another generation with better features and improved engine technology. The new Corolla, tenth generation Corolla, is launched in the Indian car market with the title of Toyota Corolla Altis, a car that inspires envy.

Here are some of the basic specifications of the new Corolla:

Car Exterior

The new Corolla Altis is beautifully designed with sleek and sophisticated appeal. Smooth curved lines and striking headlamps add to the beauty of the car exterior. It is definitely shorter and slimmer than the Honda Civic but taller by 30 mm. The length, width and height of the new car are 4540mm, 1760mm, and 1450mm respectively.

Engine and Performance:

The new Corolla Altis is propelled by a 1.8L petrol VVTi engine delivering 130bhp of maximum power. There will be no diesel option available but the buyers have an option to choose from manual and automatic transmission. The automatic transmission system is intelligently designed with sequential shift, delivering a smooth and comfortable ride. The company promises a maximum speed of 60 kmph in just a span of 4.76 seconds and about 100 kmph in 11.66 seconds. Overall, the car gives a silky and smooth performance and outstanding driving experience.

Interior Space and Features

The interior of the car is spacious and roomy with elegant and attractive features. The company has used world class upholstery to adorn the car interiors. Some of the other exciting features fitted in the car interior include flawless leather seats, power driven driver seat with lumbar support, drop-down holder for sunglasses, sliding arm rest, electro-chromatic rear view mirror, premium audio system with 6-CD changer, and a new efficient air-conditioner. It is believed that this new air-conditioner cools the cabin in just a span of 11.3 seconds.

Safety Technology

As the new Corolla is an advanced and innovative version of the ninth generation Corolla, it has all the new and upmarket safety features. Priced at Rs 13 lakh, Altis offers a range of high-end safety features like anti-lock brakes with the electronic brake force distribution, global outstanding assessment body structure, dual supplemental restraint system airbags, and whiplash injury lessening concept seats. These safety technologies ensure high-end safety of the car and the passengers.

In short, the new Toyota Corolla Altis is just commendable.

Toyota Kirloskar Motors India, a subsidiary of Japan based world’s largest car maker Toyota Motors, is eying to launch a diesel version of its popular luxury sedan Corolla Altis by August 2010. The diesel version of Corolla Altis model is long awaited in India, and now it seems like company has realized the growing demand for the diesel run luxury sedans in India. Interestingly, the news came at a time when Honda, an arc rival of Toyota Motors in its domestic market, is widely speculated to be developing a diesel version of its popular sedan Honda City for Indian market.

As India is an emerging market for Toyota, it will keep on rolling out new models as well as variants. To begin with, the company is looking at launching the diesel version of Corolla Altis by August this year. All the details will be shared once the model is introduced, said a company official, in a statement given to a leading on-line media group.

The new diesel-run Corolla Altis model is believed to be powered with a 1.4L turbo-diesel engine and is speculated to be launched with a segment leading fuel-economy of 21.42 km per litre, however, there is no confirmation from the company’s side on this regard so far. At present, the Toyota Corolla Altis model is giving a tough competition to its competitors of this segment in India, which includes Honda Civic, Chevrolet Optra Magnum, Skoda Laura and Fiat Linea. Globally, the Corolla Altis model has become one of the most sought-after luxury sedan with over 35 million units of this car sold till year 2007.

The diesel version of Corolla Altis model is long awaited in India, and now it seems like company has realized the growing demand for the diesel run luxury sedans in India. Interestingly, the news came at a time when Honda, an arc rival of Toyota Motors in its domestic market, is widely speculated to be developing a diesel version of its popular sedan Honda City for Indian market.