Limited Edition JEEP Compass Bedrock Launched in India

American automaker, FCA  rolled out the Jeep Compass Bedrock limited edition model from its Ranjangaon facility, near Pune.

The Jeep Compass Bredroc is priced at Rs 17.53 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

This limited edition is introduced to commemorate its 25,000 sales milestone, which is achieved in less than a year of the SUV’s launch in the market.

The Jeep Compass Bredrock is available in the ‘Sport’ trim, comes with the 2.0-litre 173 PS Turbo Diesel engine, six-speed manual transmission, in 4×2 drive configuration.

The Jeep Compass Bedrock Limited Edition comes with special elements like  

·         Reverse Parking Camera,

·         16-inch gloss Black Alloy wheels,

·         side step for ingress,

·         Bedrock-branded seat covers,
·         black roof rails, premium floor mats,
·         Bedrock decals and the Bedrock monogram.

Available in three colours – Vocal White, Minimal Grey and Exotica Red.

FCA India celebrated the first year of Jeep Compass production on June 1 this year in Ranjangaon, which is one of FCA’s four Global manufacturing and export hubs.

The Company has already exported over 8000 Jeep Compass SUVs to seven automobile markets now including developed destinations such as Japan, Australia, the UK and Ireland

Facts about VVT, i-VTEC and i-DTEC Engines

 Engine technological innovations evolved over year by year. Traditionally engines come with a fixed valve timing, Valve timing determines how much period valves stays opened and closed during each cycle of engine operation.So it's important that the operation of valves stay open and closed. It's actually controlled by Cams, Most engines contain only one kind of camshaft. But in VVT engine, there are more than two cams present in the camshaft, so it's possible to have more than one valve timing depending up on the need for power.  So if the engine needs less power, the small cam will allow only little valve lift and if more power is needed, the bigger cam will facilitate the supply more air. So using variable valve timings more power and efficiency can be attained. After Multi valve technology the VVT becomes to enhance engine output. Valves are crucial role playing components in engine breathing. The timing i.e: Air intake and exhaust are controlled by shape and phase angle of cams. To optimize engine performance and output it requires various timing at various speeds. According to the speed of the vehicle Intake and Exhaust valves should lift. It regulates A/F ratio based on speed. For Eg: When you rev the engine overlapping between intake and exhaust must be increased. when you are at lower speeds torque must be improved to optimize driveability.

VTEC and VVT-i systems were developed by Honda and Toyota respectively in order to improve the efficiency of car engines. VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) is a valvetrain system developed by Honda that allows engines to achieve turbo level specific output without the bad fuel efficiency that turbocharging normally introduces. VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) is a similar system developed by Toyota and has several variants among which VVTL-i (Variable Valve Timing and Lift intelligent system) is analogous to VTEC. VVTL-i was first used in 1999 Toyota Celica SS-II but has been discontinued because it does not meet Euro IV specs for emissions. VVT-i Variable Valve Timing with intelligence technology of Toyota plays a good role in VVT technology. They developed this technology. Now it has been used in various cars like Nissan Neo, Fiat Barchetta, Porsche, etc.

I-DTEC stands for Intelligent Diesel Technology Electronic Control. First of all, let me clear that i-DTEC engine has no similarity with i-VTEC engine even though they come from same manufacturer Honda. It's basically a CRDI diesel engine with all aluminum construction to reduce weight, and the engine using the lowest viscosity engine oil in the world. It's a DOHC engine compared with SOHC layout of 1.5 I-VTEC from Honda (I-VTEC do come with SOHC layout in higher models though).

Honda may have named it I-DTEC to resemble with its I-VTEC siblings. Anyways still no confirmation from Honda regarding the Synonym of I-DTEC. I think it doesn't have much significants since it's just a kind of CRDI. Maruti names it DDIS, Ford calls it TDCI, VW calls it TDI and I-DTEC are just an other CRDI.

Launched Range Rover SVAutobiography another competitor in SUV segment.

While taking up a vehicle first we go for the exterior because we always need a premium and good quality. Range Rover SVAutobiography does not get us disappointed because it is World’s first SUV to feature an advanced all-alumineium body.is also maintain its premium. The very finest diamond quilted leathers feature within the cabin. A knurled finish to interior features including the Stop/Start button and foot pedals add to the sense of refinement. The rotary shifter, and Grand Black front and rear door veneers feature a unique red key line which reflects SVAutobiography Dynamic’s distinctive personality.

Designed for luxury performance, the flowing lines and contemporary design of SVAutobiography Dynamic will turn heads all over the world. With a tuned chassis, steering, exhaust and suspension, the SVAutobiography Dynamic sits 8 mm lower than a standard Range Rover. its aggressive stance hinting at the power and performance contained within. The SVAutobiography Dynamic provides a new level of agility and performance for the driver to enjoy.  

Range Rover SVAutobiography not Compromising the performance also which LR-V8 SUPERCHARGED ENGINE with Automatic four wheel drive and Eight-speed transmission give a massive boost to driver. Thus it is one of the best Engine while comparing with competitors. The 405 kW V8 Supercharged engine combines peerless refinement with the most powerful engine in Range Rover’s history. The all-aluminium 5.0-litre engine has been re-tuned to produce 405 kW and 680 Nm, with maximum torque available at 3,500 - 4,000 r/min. All petrol and diesel engines are paired with the advanced electronically controlled ZF 8-speed Automatic Transmission, which has been tuned by Land Rover engineers to combine silky-smooth shifting with an exceptionally rapid response. With eight closely spaced ratios, gear changes are almost imperceptible, with each shift completed in just 200 milliseconds.

So just walk through the capabilities of Range Rover SVAutobiography. It has All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) is a state-of-the-art system that enables drivers to set and maintain a steady speed in challenging conditions. Operating like a cruise control system, it functions at very low speeds between 2 km/h and 30 km/h, enabling the driver to maintain full concentration on steering and finding a path through obstacles. Range Rover features a dedicated launch functionality, which enables the vehicle to pull away smoothly and easily, even on tricky low-friction surfaces like ice, snow or wet grass. Also, it has Gradient Release Control which is designed to prevent the vehicle ‘running away’ on a steep incline when the driver inadvertently releases the brake. With an all-aluminium body and true Land Rover capability at its heart, the vehicle delivers incredible off-road performance. Our unique Terrain Response 2 system is designed to monitor driving conditions and automatically optimise drivability and traction by adapting the responses of the vehicle’s engine, gearbox, centre differential and chassis systems to match the demands of the terrain. 

To complement the Terrain Response system, Range Rover can also call upon a unique suite of all-terrain technologies to help maximise performance and safety, including Hill Descent Control (HDC). Hill Descent Control assists with controlled descents of difficult slopes by maintaining a constant speed and applying braking separately to each wheel. When you’re cruising on the motorway or travelling in slow-moving traffic, this system, featuring Intelligent Emergency Braking, will keep your vehicle a safe distance from the one in front should it slow or stop. When the vehicle speeds up again, so does your Range Rover.

 Looking features on Range Rover SVAutobiography there is  Park Assist system makes parallel and perpendicular parking easier than ever by steering your vehicle into a suitable space.

You just have to select the appropriate gear and control the vehicle’s speed. Park Assist will also steer you out of a space, taking all of the stress out of parking. Graphics and notifications guide you through the manoeuvres.

Giving a 360° exterior view via the Touchscreen, this helps with various manoeuvres from parking by a kerb to getting in and out of tight spaces and junctions.