'The car delivers a superior fuel efficiency of 18.2 km per litre,' Nakanishi said. The event included a ballet dance, performance by a gynmnasts' group and a percussion recital by a set of three drummers.

The company plans to invest Rs.1,000-Rs.1,500 crore to build its first research and development centre in the country, to be built over 700 acres in Rohtak in Haryana. The land was handed over to the company last week.

The new Estilo is available in eight colours, including four new ones - ecru beige, emerald Blue, dusky brown and quantum orange - apart from the existing silky silver, uperior white, bright red and midnight black.