Force Motors Trax Cruiser 9 STR

Specifications

• Engine & Transmission
  Engine

  2596 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC

  Timely services will keep a motor efficient and in top shape.

  Engine Type

  FM2.6CR CD

  The official title given by the manufacturer in terms of the name of the engine, the displacement and the number of cylinders.

  A bigger displacement and more than four-cylinders generally indicate a performance-oriented engine.

  Fuel Type

  Diesel

  All cars in India either run on petrol, diesel, CNG, LPG or electric power.

  Max Power (bhp@rpm)

  90 bhp @ 3200 rpm

  Gives a good idea of the performance of the vehicle under full thrust. A higher figure here usually means a higher top speed as well.

  Higher the power, the peppier the engine but it can also affect fuel economy.

  Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

  250 Nm @ 1400-2400 rpm

  Relates to in-gear acceleration. A higher figure here means better roll-on acceleration, fewer gear shifts, and possibly better fuel efficiency.

  The more torque at low RPM range makes the engine feel more responsive. It also allows the engine to run smoothly without too many gear changes.

  Drivetrain

  RWD

  Cars come with different drivetrain configurations depending on the segment.

  Front-wheel drive (FWD) is most common in mainstream cars while expensive cars or SUVs come with rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).

  Transmission

  Manual - 5 Gears

  Type of transmission used to transfer power from the engine to the wheels

  A manually operated transmission is the most popular type, thanks to its simplicity and low cost. Varied types of automatic transmissions are also available.

  Emission Standard

  BS6 Phase 2

  Set by the Indian Government, this governs the amount of air pollutants released by cars to make the atmosphere safer for humans.

  Turbocharger / Supercharger

  Turbocharged

  Manufacturers today offer turbochargers to boost engine power without affecting its fuel economy. Superchargers are found in more expensive cars but on the downside, they are not very efficient.

  Turbochargers are more effective but require plenty of heat management. Superchargers, meanwhile, offer linear bump in power but they are comparatively more complex.

• Dimensions & Weight
  Length

  5120 mm

  The length of the car decides its segment. In India, cars that are less than 4 metres in length enjoy reduced excise duties.

  

  • Length: 5120

  Longer length results in more cabin space. It also adds to straight line stability.

  Width

  1818 mm

  A car's width is defined as its widest point without its mirrors.

  

  • Width: 1818

  Although more width gives you more lateral space inside the cabin, it makes the car more difficult to park in narrow spots.

  Height

  2027 mm

  The height of the car denotes the highest point of the vehicle from the ground.

  

  • Height: 2027

  Taller the car, the more headroom there is on offer inside the cabin. However, a tall boy stance also affect the car’s centre of gravity which can cause more body roll.

  Wheelbase

  3050 mm

  The space between the center of the front and rear wheels.

  

  • Wheelbase: 3050

  The longer the wheelbase, the more space there is inside the cabin.

  Ground Clearance

  191 mm

  It’s the space between the lowest point of the car and the ground.

  

  • Ground Clearance: 191

  If the car has a good amount of clearance, it’s easier for it to clear big speed breakers and overall, deal with bad roads.

• Capacity
  Doors
  5 Doors
  The number of doors define the category of car. For example – four door means sedan, two-door means coupe while five-doors usually refer to a hatchback, MPV or an SUV.
  
  • Doors: 5
  Seating Capacity

  10 Person

  The number of people that can be seated comfortably in the car, which has also been mandated by the car manufacturer.

  No of Rows

  3 Rows

  Smaller cars usually have two rows which can seat five, but some SUVs and MPVs have three rows and can seat around 7-8 passengers.

  Fuel Tank Capacity

  63.5 litres

  The official volume of the fuel tank of a car, usually denoted in litres.

  If a car has a large fuel tank, it can cover long distances without refuelling.

• Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres
  Front Suspension

  Independent type, double wishbone, Torsion bar, Hydraulic telescopic double acting Shock absorbers and Anti roll bar

  Almost all cars in India use an independent front suspension which is usually the MacPherson Strut type.

  Rear Suspension

  Parabolic leaf spring, Hydraulic telescopic double acting Shock absorbers and Anti roll bar

  The rear suspension can either be non-independent or independent.

  Most of the budget cars have non-independent suspension while the more expensive ones get independent rear suspension which offers better bump absorption.

  Front Brake Type

  Disc

  Most of the vehicles sold in India get ventilated or non-ventilated disc brakes upfront.

  - The ventilated discs are more popular thanks to them providing better stopping power and it also works well in hot conditions.

  Rear Brake Type

  Drum

  In affordable cars, drums brakes are fitted at the rear as they are cost effective.

  Disc setup at the rear is now getting more popular as cars are getting faster in the real world.

  Steering Type

  Power assisted (Hydraulic)

  Almost all steering systems in cars today have an assist to help park them better at low speeds - these can be hydraulic, electro-hydraulic or electric.

  Wheels

  Alloy Wheels

  The wheels used on cars are either steel rims with plastic wheel cover hub or alloy wheels on higher spec models or expensive cars.

  Razor cut, or diamond cut alloy wheel design are not getting more popular. Manufacturers usually offer these in top-end trim of their car models.

  Spare Wheel

  Steel

  Important in a country with varying quality of roads, spare wheels ensure one doesn’t get stranded when one of the main tyres gets damaged.

  Select premium car models feature space savers (smaller than the stock wheels) to save on boot space.

  Front Tyres

  215 / 75 R15

  The profile/dimension of rubber tyre that fits on the front wheels.

  Rear Tyres

  215 / 75 R15

  The profile/dimension of rubber tyre that fits on the rear wheels.

• Safety
  Overspeed Warning

  1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph

  Mandatory safety system for cars sold in India, a single beep is emitted after 80kmph and continuous ones after 120kmph

  NCAP Rating

  Not Tested

  The official crash test safety rating given to a car by one of the many testing agencies around the world

  • Airbags
    2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
  Seat Belt Warning

  Yes

  Mandatory fitment in cars sold in India, emits loud beeps when it detects that occupants are not wearing their seatbelts.

  Seat belt warning is mandatory for front-seat occupants, but it is recommended that all occupants wear seat belts.

• Braking & Traction
  Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

  Yes

  An electronic system that prevents the tyres from locking and skidding in emergency braking situations by pulsing the brakes (quickly releasing and reapplying the brakes)

  ABS is a great accident prevention technology, allowing drivers to steer while braking hard

  Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

  Yes

  An electronic system that redirects braking forces among the four brakes to stop the car as quickly and stably as possible

• Locks & Security
  Engine Immobiliser

  Yes

  A security device that prevents the engine from being started unless the key is present

  Central Locking

  Remote

  This feature let's one unlock all the doors remotely or with a key

  Child Safety Lock

  Yes

  Such locks are built into the rear doors to prevent rear seat occupants from opening the doors

• Comfort & Convenience
  Air Conditioner

  No

  The different types of air-conditioning systems used to cool the cabin

  Maintaining the lowest temperature and first blower speed offers the best results.

  • Front AC
    -
  • Rear AC
    -
  Heater

  No

  This feature allows warm air to pass through the air-con vents for heating the cabin

  Cabin Boot Access

  Yes

  The option of being able to access the boot space while sitting inside the car

  Anti-glare Mirrors

  Manual - Internal Only

  These mirrors negate the glare from headlight beams of cars behind you

  Since a large chunk of people love driving around in their high beam, these mirrors come in handy

  Parking Sensors

  Rear

  Sensors that are usually located on the bumpers of a car to assist/alert the driver while parking

  It takes the stress out of manoeuvring in confined spaces

  Headlight and Ignition On Reminder

  Yes

  An alert that warns one from leaving the car with the headlight and ignition switched on

  12V Power Outlets

  3

  This socket provides current to a cigarette lighter style 12 volt plug

  It helps charge smartphones, tablets, laptops, rechargeable batteries and other USB chargers. It also powers a compressor that inflates tyres and the humble cigarette lighter!

• Seats & Upholstery
  • Driver Seat Adjustment
    6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  • Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
    6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Rear Row Seat Adjustment

  2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)

  Rear seat adjustments make for an enlarged luggage space when there's lots of baggage to haul.

  Seat Upholstery

  Fabric

  When it's time to replace, use a fabric that grips and are inherently cool to the touch

  • Rear Passenger Seat Type
    Bench
  Third Row Seat Type

  Jump Seats

  This row could either be a bench or a pair of jump/captain seats

  When the need arises, the last row can double up as space for luggage.

  Interiors

  Dual Tone

  Depicts if the cabin comes with a single or dual-tone colour scheme

  Interior Colours

  Black and Beige

  The various color shades used within the cabin

  Folding Rear Seat

  Partial

  Some rear seats have the option to be be folded to offer more practicality

  Front Seatback Pockets

  Yes

  The pockets behind the front seats which help rear seat occupants store their stuff

  Headrests

  Front & Rear

  The portion extending from or fixed to the seat that supports the head

• Storage
  • Cup Holders
    Front & Rear

• Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
  ORVM Colour

  Black

  Mirrors that are placed on the car's exterior, around the door, to aid the driver see behind the vehicle

  Placing/sticking wide-angle mirrors on the ORVMs can enhance the rear view tremendously.

  Power Windows

  Front & Rear

  When the car's windows can be raised/lowered by pressing a button/switch

  In emergencies where the power window electronics have jammed, exit the vehicle by kicking out the windscreen

  Adjustable ORVMs

  Externally Adjustable

  Different ways of adjusting the door mirror to suit the driver's requirement

  Tremendously aids driving judgement in a variety of tight situations.

  • Exterior Door Handles
    Black
  • Interior Door Handles
    Painted
  • Door Pockets
    Front & Rear
  Bootlid Opener

  With Key

  The various methods of opening the boot lid

• Exterior
  Roof-mounted Antenna

  Optional

  The compactness of the roof-mounted antenna prevents its damage in certain situations

  Body Kit

  Cladding - Black/Grey

  Functional or purely aesthetic parts added to the car's body such as side skirts and roof/bonnet scoops

• Lighting
  • Headlights
    Halogen
  Taillights

  Halogen

  Inspect tail lamp bulbs at periodic intervals for optimum safety.

  Fog Lights

  Halogen

  A type of lamp that improves driver visibility while driving through fog

  The yellow/amber fog lights are preferable as they are warm to the eyes and do not reflect from the fog.

  • Cabin Lamps
    Front and Rear
  • Rear Reading Lamp
    Yes
  Headlight Height Adjuster

  Yes

  Allows adjustment to the height of the headlight beams via a switch on the dashboard

• Instrumentation
  Instrument Cluster

  Analogue - Digital

  A screen situated mostly behind the steering wheel displaying information and warning lights regarding the car's various vitals

  • Trip Meter
    Electronic 2 Trips
  • Clock
    Digital
  Low Fuel Level Warning

  Yes

  This alert should be taken as a final warning to head straight to the fuel pump

  Tachometer

  Analogue

  An instrument that measures engine speed in revolutions-per-minute (rpm)

  Ideally, the tachometer helps a driver know when to shift gears in a manual gearbox.

• Entertainment, Information & Communication
  Android Auto

  Optional

  An Android feature that allows car infotainment displays to mirror parts of the phone screen to ease touch operations while driving.

  Apple CarPlay

  Optional

  An Apple (iOS) feature that allows car infotainment displays to mirror parts of the iPhone screen to ease touch operations while driving.

  This function bumps up the safety quotient since the use of a smartphone while driving can be hazardous

  Display

  Optional

  A touchscreen or display that acts as a user's interface to the various functions of the car

  Integrated (in-dash) Music System

  Optional

  The music player that comes factory fitted

  Speakers

  4

  Number of speaker units as part of a car’s surround-sound system

  GPS Navigation System

  Optional

  A system that uses satellite signals to help the driver with directions to reach a destination

  Bluetooth Compatibility

  Optional

  Allows devices with bluetooth functionality connect wirelessly to the car's infotainment system

  Using Bluetooth functionality offers a cable-free experience

  AUX Compatibility

  Optional

  The car's music player can play tracks off a portable device via an aux cable

  Bluetooth can make AUX cables look ancient, but unlike the former, there's hardly any loss in sound quality

  AM/FM Radio

  Optional

  Is the music system's capability of playing broadcasted radio channels

  If radio signals are weak, one can stream music

  USB Compatibility

  Optional

  When tracks can be played from a USB/pen drive

  Head Unit Size

  Not Applicable

  The size of the music system fitted to a car. Traditionally 1-DIN or 2-DIN, are being replaced by touchscreen units of varying sizes.

  • iPod Compatibility
    Optional

• Manufacturer Warranty
  Battery Warranty (In Years)

  Not Applicable

  The number of years the EV battery is covered under the manufacturer's warranty

  More the years, the better

  Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

  Not Applicable

  The number of kilometres the EV battery is covered under the manufacturer's warranty

  More the kilometres, the better

  Warranty (In Years)

  3

  The automaker can void the vehicle's warranty if the owner has fitted aftermarket components.

  Warranty (In Kilometres)

  300000

  The automaker can void the vehicle's warranty if the owner has fitted aftermarket components.