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Mercedes-Benz has done everything to keep their customers interested, from new cars to ramping up their entire line up, and this time they have done it to their most luxurious S-Class,priced at Rs 1.6 crore. S-Class, in its 6th generation now, has to further enhance its credibility as the best car in the world. The car which looks like a mammoth, weighs only 2200 kgs. The interiors of the car do not disappoint, it has all the luxurious features for a quiet, comfortable drive.

This sub-4 metre SUV-styled 5-seater comes with a 999cc engine and develops 123bhp and 170Nm torque. The 1-litre EcoBoost engine makes the EcoSport a practical cruiser than a fun-to-drive car, however with one drawback- the lack of space.

Available in both options petrol and diesel, it will use Kappa 1.2 dual VTVT engine, with an engine capacity 1,197cc, peak power of 83bhp at 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 114Nm at 4,000 rpm. Spacious and with an array of added features, it is reasonably priced at Rs 4.3 lakh to Rs 6.5 lakh range (ex-showroom, Delhi).

This car is more agile, having shed a whole of 402 kg, and more evolved, with the touchscreen display and the Terrain Response System, than the rest. The car is available in S,HS, HSE and Autobiography trims.

Volkswagen Polo GT TDI becomes the most powerful diesel hatchback available in India; fitted with a 1.6-litre, 4 cylinder engine that generates 104bhp and 250Nm of torque; and a 5-speed manual gearbox. Almost similar to the Polo, the car runs on smooth suspension and a well-balanced chassis. Currently priced at Rs. 8.12 lakh consumers might find it a little expensive.

Guenter Weber replaces S. Murlidharan as the Regional President for Automotive Aftermarket business of Bosch Limited, effective from November 1, 2013. His expertise in marketing, sales, engineering and manufacturing will come handy in the company's expansion plans in India.

The Lexus RC Coupe with its two variants - the RC 350 that will have a 3.5-litre V6 engine and the RC 300h hybrid running on a 2.5-litre engine will be flagged on 20th November, at the Tokyo Motorshow.

Mahindra adds another variant to the XUV500 model the W4. At Rs 10.83 lakh, the model sports the same engine but with notable features added to the exterior and the interior of the vehicle.