Benchmarking

What is Benchamarking?

Benchmarking is a systematic and continuous measurement process of continuously measuring and compairing an organization business process against business leaders anywhere in the world to gain information which will help the organization to take action to improve its performance. Benchmarking in the automobile industry involves a structured comparison between similar products, services or processes on some dimensions of performance. It is important to understand that benchmarking is not a quick tool for success. Instead, it is an ongoing process that can be continually relied upon by business owners to identify possible performance issues. Benchmarking involves looking outside a business to examine how other achieve a high level of performance and the processes they use to maintain success. Benchmarking is helpful to transform an organization on “AS IS” situation into “TO BE” scenario.

Process benchmarking can operate at several levels:

• Between similar processes in the same factory or service branch.
• Between different factories or service branches.
• Between different competing organization.
• Between different sectors using the same process.

Benefits of benchmarking are:

1. Gain an independent perspective about how well you perform compared to other companies.
2. Drill down into performance gaps to identify areas for improvement.
3. Develop a standardized set of processes and metrics.
4. Enable a mindset and culture of continuous improvement.
5. Set performance expectations.
6. Monitor company performance and manage change.

Benchmarking Procedure:

• Establish The need for benchmarking
• Identify the functions to be benchmarked
• select the superior performance
• collect data & analyse for pinpointing gaps in performance, process and practices.
• set performance goals to improving & surpassing the best in class.
• implement plan to bridge the gap & monitor results.
• identify the gaps & devise ways to bridge the gap.

Requrements:

1. Durability of the car
2. Safety precautions provided
3. Milage of the car
4. 5 seater capacity
5. Price range 8-10 lakhs

Hyundai Aura SX Plus AMT

Key feature to focus:

Milage:- 20.1 kmpl

EX-showroom price:- 8.22 lakhs

On Road Price:- 9.93 lakhs

Hyundai motor india has launch the aura compact sedan on january 21. The Aura is available with three BS6 compliant engines- two petrol and one diesel. The standard petrol engine is a 1.2-litre unit producing 81bhp/114Nm while the second one is a 1.0-litre turbocharged unit producing 98bhp/172Nm. The 1.2-litre unit can be had with either a five-speed manual/five-speed automated manual while the smaller petrol unit only gets a manual five-speed gearbox. It is the first turbocharged petrol engine in the compact sedan segment. The diesel engine for the Aura is the same as the Xcent, a 1.2-litre four-cylinder producing 74bhp/190Nm and will also be offered with either a five-speed manual or a five-speed AMT.

The aura looks quite sporty with features like projector headlamps, projector fog lamps, twin boomerang DRLs, Z-shaped LED taillamps and 15 inch diamond cut alloy wheels. It gets an 8- auto and apple carplay compatibility and arkamys premium sound, 5.3-inch digital speedometer and MID, and wireless charging. Car engine of 1197cc and 5 seaters with child seat anchor points and airbags to the driver and passenger.

Good Things :

• Upmarket compact sedan with radical styling
• Many segment-first features
• Tried and tested powertrains with an option of CNG

Could be Better:

• Parts is costly, interior is good but performance is very poor Gives mileage 14 to 15 km/l at highways and service cost is very high.
• Seats are not much comfortable. Back design cut is not like proper sedan.
• Small cabin space.

Honda Amaze VX MT Petrol

Key feature to focus:

Milage:- 24.7 kmpl

EX-showroom price:- 8.22 lakhs

On Road Price:- 9.83 lakhs

Honda Cars India has launched the facelifted Amaze in the country. The model is available in three variants including E, S, and VX, across five colour options such as Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Radiant Red, and a new Meteroid Grey Metallic colour.

Engine options on the Honda Amaze facelift include a 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 90bhp and 110Nm of torque, as well as a 1.5-litre diesel engine producing 99bhp and 200Nm of torque. Transmission options include a five-speed manual unit and a CVT unit.

Exterior highlights of the new Honda Amaze facelift include a new front grille with chrome inserts, LED projector headlamps with integrated LED DRLs, LED fog lights, chrome inserts for the front bumper, C-shaped LED tail lights, chrome inserts on the rear bumper and boot-lid, chrome door handles, and 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.

Inside, the 2021 Honda Amaze facelift gets features in the form of satin silver inserts for the dashboard, door trims, and steering wheel. The AC vent knobs also get chrome surrounds. A few other notable features of the model include an engine start-stop button, automatic climate control, cruise control, paddle shifters, a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a height-adjustable driver seat. The Amaze facelift receives safety features in the form of dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, high-speed alert system, seat-belt reminder, and a rear-view camera.

Good Things

• Spacious cabin
• Ease of driving (CVT automatic)
• Fuel-efficient engines, updated features

Could be Better

• Noicy diesel engine
• Interior fit and finish could have been better

Tata altroz XZ petrol:

Key feature to focus:

EX-showroom price:- 7.9 lakhs

On Road Price:- 9.67 lakhs

Milage:- 25.11 kmpl

Tata Altroz is a premium hatchback car. It comes with three powertrain alternatives; all are paired with a single five-speed manual. The car is available in five different colours – Harbour Blue, Avenue White, Midtown Grey, Downtown Red and High-Street Gold. The Altoz has awarded five stars by Global NCAP..

The Altroz is based on a new modular platform, named ALFA. It has a 3,990mm length and 2,501mm of wheelbase. Also, it has a 165mm ground clearance and 345-litre boot space. Besides, the front features dual headlamps and below them, there is an integrated DRLs and fog lamps unit. It comes with 16-inch alloys wheels depending on the variant.

Inside, the Altroz features a dual theme colour interior. The dashboard has a floating seven-inch touchscreen and another seven-inch screen with an analogue dial for the instrument cluster. The infotainment system supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as ConnectNext app suit. Besides, there is a 15-litre cooled glove box.

The car comes with many features such as cruise control, ABS with EBD, corner stability control, reverse camera, auto headlamps and rain-sensing wipers, what three words navigation etc.

There are three engine alternatives – 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol, 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol and 1.5-litre in-line four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. All are mated to a five-speed manual transmission.

Good Things

• Probably the most stylish looking hatchback of the lot
• Five Star G-NCAP safety rating
• Feature loaded and spacious cabin
• Turbo-petrol engine offers enjoyable performance
• Leatherette upholstery makes the cabin feel more premium
• Voice command recognition is accurate and quick
• Best-in-class ride and handling package

Could be Better

• Premium features like ventilated seats, wireless changer, and sunroof still missing
• No option for an automatic transmission yet
• Cabin insulation is lacking

Maruti suzuki Baleno Delta CVT Price:

Key feature to focus:

EX-showroom price:- 7.9 lakhs

On Road Price:- 9.47 lakhs

Milage:- 19.56 to 23.87 kmpl

Maruti Suzuki Baleno gets a mid-life update with fresh set of cosmetic and added features inside the cabin. The vehicle is available in four trims – Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. The vehicle is available in petrol and diesel engine options. The vehicle is available in six colour options – pearl artic white, premium silver, nexa blue, autumn orange, phoenix red and magma grey.

The Baleno hatchback now features a revised bumper which sports a wider centre air-dam and air ducts on either side which are surrounded by the C-shaped profile. The new grille features a three-dimensional detailing and has been slightly tweaked to make the face look wider. The vehicle now gets precision cut two tone 16-inch alloy wheels.

For freshness, the Baleno now gets black interiors with premium blue detailing. The hatchback gets a dual tone seat fabric design and an upgraded next generation Smartplay Studio connected infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The device also gives out vehicle information and alerts on low fuel, parking brake, etc. Standard safety features includes dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat mounts and rear parking sensors are standard.

Under the hood, the Baleno is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine that generates 84bhp of power and 140Nm of torque. The diesel on the other hand gets a 1.3-litre engine that generates 75bhp of power and 190Nm of torque. Both the engines get a five speed manual as standard, while the petrol offers a CVT option.

Good Things

• LED projector headlamps from Delta variant onwards. LEDs usually offer better visibility than halogens or bi-xenon units.
• Automatic climate control from Delta variant onwards. unlike a manual AC, automatic climate control allows the user to maintain a set temperature inside the cabin as per their needs.
• ISOFIX child seat anchors are standard across the range. This lets you attach a child seat on the back seat of the hatchback to offer kids below the age of 10 better safety

Could be Better

• Stiff low speed ride
• Fit and finish not the best
• Dated styling

Conclusion:

So, mr. D.S. pughazhyendi family consit of five memebers including his child and they once in a month visit his native place madurai also he will be using car to communicate to his office. so milage and safety of the car is his first proirity. Which can be fullfil by Tata Altroz XZ petrol even there is a tight competition between Honda Amaze VX, because tata altroz XM have.

• Five star G-NCAP safety rating.
• A ARAI milage of 25.11kmpl.
• Engine of 1199cc power of 84.88 bhp@60000rpm with 3 cylinders.
• Have 2 airbags with child safety locks.