2012 Saab 9-3 Griffin Facelift

Aside from the limited-run 9-3 Convertible Independence Edition, Saab also announced today a mild facelift across the 9-3 range, which gets refreshed exterior and interior styling plus the introduction of gasoline direct injection on the 2.0-liter engines. The updated range will carry the 9-3 Griffin moniker and it is basically a last edition before a new generation takes over in 2012.

Changes apply to all models (Sport Sedan, SportCombi, Convertible and 9-3X) and include new front bumpers, a new "ice block" finish for the headlights and the Griffin badge added to the front fenders. On the inside, the dashboard, seat upholstery and decor have received a fresh look. The 9-3 Griffin models will be offered in two specs, standard and Aero.

Technical updates involve the addition of new 2.0-liter gasoline engines with direct injection technology, variable valve timing and twin scroll turbocharging. The 2.0-liter engine is available with 163 or 220 horsepower, and can be combined with Saab’s XWD all-wheel-drive system.

The petrol units join the 1.9-liter turbo diesel engines that produce 130, 160 or 180 horsepower. Six-speed transmissions become standard across the 9-3 Griffin range.

Saab claims that combined fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have dropped by 4 percent across the entire range. For example, the 9-3 SportCombi fitted with the 1.9-liter TTid engine has an average fuel consumption of 4,5 liters/100 km (52.2 mpg) with 119 g/km of CO2 emissions. 

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Jaguar XKR-S Sports Coupe

According to Jaguar, the new XKR-S is the most powerful and fastest mass production sports car the company has ever built. The hardest-looking version of the XK series gets an uprated supercharged V8 direct-injection engine churning out 550-ponies and 680Nm of torque, good enough to propel the sports coupe from 0 to 60 (96km/h) in 4.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 186mph (300km/h). 

Following last week’s reveal at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Indian-owned British carmaker released the first footage of the sports coupe being put through its paces on the road as well as on the track. Unfortunately, Jaguar also covered the supercharged V8 engine’s howls with some annoying music beats… Watch the video for yourself right after the break.

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Upcoming Cars in 2010 - 2010 Car Launches in India

2009 was a good year for car manufacturers in India after recession and market is picked up with some good launches. 2010 begins with Auto Expo at New Delhi and almost every manufacturer promised their car launches in this year specially small cars. Chevrolet already launched their new small car "Beat" just ahead of Delhi Motor Show. Find the list of car launches of 2010.

Car Launches of 2010:

Hatchback-Small Cars List of 2010:

Chevrolet Beat:


Launch Date: Already launched in January 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 3.30 to 3.94 Lakhs

Engine: 1.2 litre turbocharged


Maruti-Suzuki SX4 Hatchback:Launch Date:End of 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 4.5 to 6 Lakhs

Engine: 1.6 litre VVT engine


Volkswagen Polo:

Expected Launch Date: February-March 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 5-6 Lakhs

Engine: 1.2 litre petrol - 1.2 litre diesel turbocharged


Fiat Bravo:


Expected Launch Date: Mid 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 15-16 Lakhs

Engine: 16-valve turbocharged multijet engine


Toyota Etios Hatchback:

Expected Launch Date: Mid 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 3.5-4.5 Lakhs

Engine: 1.2-litre petrol engine or 1.4-litre petrol engine


Nissan Micra:


Expected Launch Date:March-April 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 4-5 Lakhs

Engine: 1.2 litre engine


Ford Figo:



Expected Launch Date:March-April 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 4-5 Lakhs

Engine: 1.2 litre DOHC engine


Renault Sandero:

Expected Launch Date:March-April 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 4-5 Lakhs

Engine: 1.6 litre 16v engine


Maini Rva NXR:

Expected Launch Date: Mid 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 4-5 Lakhs

Engine: 1.6 litre 16v engine

Sedan List of 2010:

Renault Fluence:

Expected Launch Date: End of 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 9-11 Lakhs

Engine: 1.6 litre petrol and diesel engine


New Ford Fiesta:


Expected Launch Date:Mid 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 6-8 Lakhs

Engine: 1.6 litre Ti-VCT Duratec engine


Volkswagen Polo Sedan:

Expected Launch Date:Mid 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 7-9 Lakhs

Engine: 1.6-litre TDI diesel engine


New Mitsubishi Lancer:

Expected Launch Date:Mid 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 10-13 Lakhs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine


Skoda Fabia Combi:

Expected Launch Date: End of 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 8-10 Lakhs

Engine: 1.6 litre 16V/77 kW


Maruti-Suzuki Kizashi:

Expected Launch Date: End of 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 12-13 Lakhs

Engine: 2.4 litre DOHC 16-valve I-4



Toyota Etios Sedan:

Expected Launch Date: Mid 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 6-7.5 Lakhs

Engine: 1.2-litre petrol engine or 1.4-litre petrol engine

SUV/MPV Launch List of 2010:

Volvo XC 60:


Expected Launch Date:Mid of 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 30-32 Lakhs

Engine: 3,192 cc 3.2 liters in-line 6 front

Skoda Yeti:


Expected Launch Date: April 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 10-13 Lakhs

Engine: 1.2 litre TSI

Luxury Cars List of 2010

Nissan 370 Z:

Launch Date:Already launched in January 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 53.5- 54.5 Lakhs

Engine:3.7 litre engine


Vilvo S80:

Launch Date:Already launched in 3rd February 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 37- 38.79 Lakhs

Engine: twin turbo diesel engine

Toyota Prius:

Expected Launch Date: End of 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 25-30 Lakhs

Engine: 1.8 litre 4-Cyl. Hybrid


Volkswagen Passat CC:

Expected Launch Date: June 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 30-35 Lakhs

Engine: 3.6 liter V6 FSI


Volkswagen Scirocco:

Expected Launch Date: End of 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 30-32 Lakhs

Engine: 1.4 litre TSI


Ferrari 612 Scaglietti:

Expected Launch Date: End of 2010

Expected Price: Rs. 1 Crore+

Engine: 5.7 liters V 12 front engine