Monday, August 2, 2010
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Upcoming cars in India
Tata Aria Coming in September 2010
Tata Aria
Expected in September 2010
Estimated price: Rs 12-14 lakh
Toyota built the Innova, Mahindra built the Xylo. So why will Tata stay quiet? Tata is building it’s first-ever MUV the Xover The Indicruz will compete with the Toyota Innova and the Mahindra Xylo. Tata’s car profile will have some more variety with this Multi-Utility Vehicle. The Indicruz is based on the platform of the Tata Safari and will sport the same 2.2-litre engine block which powers the Safari.Engine:
The Tata Xover features the 32-bit 2.2-litre 16 valve DICOR engine which even powers the Tata Safari DICOR, Sumo Grande and the Xenon XT. The engine has two variants, one which produces 140bhp and the other which produces 120bhp. The Sumo Grande has the 120bhp engine whereas the rest has 140bhp engine. We predict Tata to increase the power of the Xover to 170bhp.
Features:
The Tata Xover should be a trendy MUV, which will have most of the features of a MUV and should be spacious like most of the Tata vehicles. The front grille and the head light combination is somewhat similar to the Indica Vista with the headlight tapering upwards at the end.
The Xover will be built to seat 7 and will have ABS and airbags to increase the safety features. The car will also sport features like satellite navigation, touchscreen.
Hyundai Santa Fe Coming in 2010
Hyundai Santa Fe
Expected in 2010
Estimated price: 23-26 Lakh
SUV. One term which not many will associate the Korean giant - Hyundai with. It is that segment of the auto industry which is tantamount with big, brawny, imposing looking machines to which the word ‘car’ will not really be able to do justice.
Hyundai was one of the first to sight the growing potential of the SUV segment and introduced Terracan. Result? It failed to capture the imagination of the buyer. Reason? Price and brand image. Also that it was not really all that great a car! Hyundai thought about it, phased it out, and drove in with another SUV - Tucson. A good car this, which was aimed at beating Honda’s CR-V at its game. Result? The same as Terracan’s.
Hyundai Santa Fe InteriorYou see, Honda has more snob value than Hyundai and at 12-13 lakhs, people become increasingly conscious about their image. Why else do you think that SUVs like Honda CR-V and Ford Endeavour have been selling more than Tucson? Your guess is as good as ours.
Terracan - the Pajero-based SUV is history, and so will be the Tucson when Santa Fe enters India to try its luck at establishing Hyundai with the image of a maker of capable and desirable SUVs.
Hyundai has no dearth of engineering capabilities and is one of the auto-makers which has been upping its ante all this while. The Santa Fe is a testimony to this statement. Alluring, in-yer-face, dynamic, aggressive are adjectives that will fail to describe the curves and flowing desing elements of this SUV.
Hyundai Santa Fe RearIt is big and that imposing grille with an “I-am-bored” look will only add to its character. The gradually rising waistline makes the rear look a little odd though. The flared wheel-arches will house massive wheels. Hyundai plans to import the Santa Fe in India and will offer a delicious 2.2-litre, 148bhp diesel motor which might be tuned to suit Indian fuel quality.
This SUV is going to be as bang up-to-date as the intelligence reports of the US of A! Expect some tension at Honda and Ford camps when Santa Fe comes in during the last quarter of 2008.
Hyundai was one of the first to sight the growing potential of the SUV segment and introduced Terracan. Result? It failed to capture the imagination of the buyer. Reason? Price and brand image. Also that it was not really all that great a car! Hyundai thought about it, phased it out, and drove in with another SUV - Tucson. A good car this, which was aimed at beating Honda’s CR-V at its game. Result? The same as Terracan’s.
Hyundai Santa Fe InteriorYou see, Honda has more snob value than Hyundai and at 12-13 lakhs, people become increasingly conscious about their image. Why else do you think that SUVs like Honda CR-V and Ford Endeavour have been selling more than Tucson? Your guess is as good as ours.
Terracan - the Pajero-based SUV is history, and so will be the Tucson when Santa Fe enters India to try its luck at establishing Hyundai with the image of a maker of capable and desirable SUVs.
Hyundai has no dearth of engineering capabilities and is one of the auto-makers which has been upping its ante all this while. The Santa Fe is a testimony to this statement. Alluring, in-yer-face, dynamic, aggressive are adjectives that will fail to describe the curves and flowing desing elements of this SUV.
Hyundai Santa Fe RearIt is big and that imposing grille with an “I-am-bored” look will only add to its character. The gradually rising waistline makes the rear look a little odd though. The flared wheel-arches will house massive wheels. Hyundai plans to import the Santa Fe in India and will offer a delicious 2.2-litre, 148bhp diesel motor which might be tuned to suit Indian fuel quality.
This SUV is going to be as bang up-to-date as the intelligence reports of the US of A! Expect some tension at Honda and Ford camps when Santa Fe comes in during the last quarter of 2008.
Skoda Laura RS Coming in March 2011
Skoda Laura RS
Expected in March 2011
Estimated price: Rs 15-17lakh
Skoda plans to get their super performer the Laura RS (known as the Octavia RS in international markets). The Laura RS has a 2.0TSI engine which produces a whooping power of 200bhp and was seen in India at the performance show November 2009 in Mumbai and even at the Auto Expo'10 in New Delhi. The Laura RS will be car for performance enthusiasts. The Laura RS might come with six-speed manual or six-speed auto DSG box. the car also sports alloy pedals and light weight Neptune alloy wheels.
Specs (Speculated)
Engine Specs:Displacement: 2.0-litre petrol engine
Power: 200bhp
Volkswagen Vento Coming in Late 2010
Volkswagen Vento
Expected in Late 2010
Estimated price: Rs 8 lakh (approx)
The New Vento will be manufactured at Volkswagen’s plant in Chakan, Pune and has been completely designed to the needs and expectations of the Indian consumer.The New Vento will be available in diesel and petrol variants, both which will be powered by 1.6 L engines and will be available in manual and automatic (petrol version with AT) transmissions in the market.
Volkswagen has ensured that the New Vento is equipped with features like excellent suspension to provide great drivability on Indian roads, strong air conditioning to take care of extreme Indian weather, convenient legroom including comfortable rear seats, high ground clearance, safety features like Anti Braking Systems (ABS) and airbags and even a strong horn, necessary for safe driving in India.
Volkswagen has ensured that the New Vento is equipped with features like excellent suspension to provide great drivability on Indian roads, strong air conditioning to take care of extreme Indian weather, convenient legroom including comfortable rear seats, high ground clearance, safety features like Anti Braking Systems (ABS) and airbags and even a strong horn, necessary for safe driving in India.
Specs (Speculated)
Engine: 1.6-litre petrol/diesel enginePower: 105bhp
Transmission: Manual and automatic
Chevrolet Beat LPG Coming in Late 2010
Chevrolet Beat LPG
Expected in Late 2010
Estimated price: Rs 4-5lakh
GM India has been one of the first automakers who have taken the green initiative in India. Chevrolet had launched the Optra CNG, then alternative fuel variant of the Spark. Recently, they had launched the Chevrolet Aveo CNG.
Now, the American auto giant plans to launch the LPG variant of the Beat in India by the end of 2010. The Beat LPG is currently in the final testing stage in the Indian conditions.
Now, the American auto giant plans to launch the LPG variant of the Beat in India by the end of 2010. The Beat LPG is currently in the final testing stage in the Indian conditions.
Specs (Speculated)
Engine: 1.2-litreFuel: LPG
Honda CR-V Diesel Coming in 2011
Honda CR-V Diesel
Expected in 2011
Estimated price: Rs 22.5 - 25 lakh
With the current diesel engines being quick, silent and efficient; they are giving the petrol engines a run for their money. After manufacturing only petrol engines for decades, Honda has produced its first diesel engine to boost its sales. Honda Siel will use this engine in its CR-V to boost its sales and compete in the current Indian market.
Engine:
Honda has developed a common-rail diesel engine, its all four cylinder displacing a total of 2200 cubic centrimetres. The engine’s 134 horses pull the SUV and produce a maximum of 347Nm of torque.
Features:
The Honda CR-V diesel looks no different from its petrol sibling. The only difference between the two is the powerplant running them.
Competitors:
The Honda CR-V Diesel’s main rivals are the Chevrolet Captiva, Hyundai Tucson, Nissan X-Trail.
Engine:
Honda has developed a common-rail diesel engine, its all four cylinder displacing a total of 2200 cubic centrimetres. The engine’s 134 horses pull the SUV and produce a maximum of 347Nm of torque.
Features:
The Honda CR-V diesel looks no different from its petrol sibling. The only difference between the two is the powerplant running them.
Competitors:
The Honda CR-V Diesel’s main rivals are the Chevrolet Captiva, Hyundai Tucson, Nissan X-Trail.
Specs (Speculated)
Displacement: 2200ccPower: 134bhp
Torque: 347Nm
Maruti Suzuki SX4 Diesel Coming in Mid 2011
Maruti Suzuki SX4 Diesel
Expected in Mid 2011
Estimated price: Rs 7.5 - 8.5 lakh
Maruti Suzuki’s men were back in the form of the SX4 with a 1.6l engine powering the car with 101 horses. The SX4 design is suitable for Indian roads with its high ground clearance and 15-16 inch tyres. After the huge success of the diesel variants of the Swift and Dzire over their respective petrol versions, the company plans to roll out the SX4 diesel with the DDiS engine.
Engine:
After using the Fiat 1.3l multijet engine for its Swift and Swift Dzire, Maruti will continue to use the Fiat 1.6MJD with an addition of a variable-geometry turbo (VGT). The Fiat powerplant is highly efficient and reliable like the 1.3MJD.
Features:
The SX4 diesel is the twin of its petrol variant. There is no difference between the two except for their hearts.
Competitors:
The main rivals of the SX4 will be its own petrol sibling, the Honda City, Fiat Linea, Ford Fiesta and the Hyundai Verna. The SX4 has a huge plus with the Maruti brand having the largest after sales service across India.
Engine:
After using the Fiat 1.3l multijet engine for its Swift and Swift Dzire, Maruti will continue to use the Fiat 1.6MJD with an addition of a variable-geometry turbo (VGT). The Fiat powerplant is highly efficient and reliable like the 1.3MJD.
Features:
The SX4 diesel is the twin of its petrol variant. There is no difference between the two except for their hearts.
Competitors:
The main rivals of the SX4 will be its own petrol sibling, the Honda City, Fiat Linea, Ford Fiesta and the Hyundai Verna. The SX4 has a huge plus with the Maruti brand having the largest after sales service across India.
Specs (Speculated)
Engine: 1248cc (Diesel) Power: 85bhp
Torque: 203Nm
Length (mm): 4490
Width (mm): 1735
Height (mm): 1570
Wheel Base (mm): 2500
Ground Clearance (mm): 190
Front Track (mm): 1500
Rear Track (mm): 1495
Boot space (litres): 505
Nissan NV200 Coming in Early 2011
Nissan NV200
Expected in Early 2011
Estimated price: Rs 5-8lakh
Nissan could launch a MPV called NV200 for the Indian car market. Nissan plans to manufacture the NV200 in a joint venture with defence and commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland.
The Nissan NV200 is built on the modified Renault-Nissan B-Alliance platform and will have the 1.5dCi engine (the same engine block used on the Renault Logan). However, the NV200 will produce more power than the Logan. This MPV could compete with the Toyota Innova and Mahindra Xylo.
The Nissan NV200 is built on the modified Renault-Nissan B-Alliance platform and will have the 1.5dCi engine (the same engine block used on the Renault Logan). However, the NV200 will produce more power than the Logan. This MPV could compete with the Toyota Innova and Mahindra Xylo.
Specs (Speculated)
Engine: 1.5-litre dCi enginePower: 80-85bhp
Toyota Etios Coming in Late 2010
Toyota Etios
Expected in Late 2010
Estimated price: Rs 4.5-7lakh
Toyota Kirloskar had unveiled the new small concept car named as “Etios” at the Auto Expo 2010, New Delhi. The Etios will be launched by the end of 2010. The Toyota Etios will be sold as a hatchback and a sedan. The Etios hatch will be powered by a 1.2-litre petrol whereas the sedan will have a 1.5-litre petrol engine.
The Etios will be launched first in India. Toyota plans to make India its export hub for the Etios. Toyota is highly optimistic of obtaining sizable section of the Indian small market and it also plans to increase its dealership network in India to 150 by the end of 2010.
The Etios will be launched first in India. Toyota plans to make India its export hub for the Etios. Toyota is highly optimistic of obtaining sizable section of the Indian small market and it also plans to increase its dealership network in India to 150 by the end of 2010.
Specs (Speculated)
Engines:Displaement: 1.2-litre (for hatchback) and 1.5-litre gasoline (for sedan) engine
Maruti Suzuki Kizashi Coming in Early 2011
Maruti Suzuki Kizashi
Expected in Early 2011
Estimated price: Rs 18lakh
Maruti Suzuki will soon launch the Kizashi in India probably at the start of 2011. The Kizashi was showcased at the Auto Expo 2010 held in New Delhi.
The Kizashi is powered by a 2.4-litre petrol engine powering the wheels through a six-speed manual and CVT. In India, we are expecting the manual to be launched first. The American variant of the Kizashi has an option of all-wheel drive, which we doubt will come to India.
The Kizashi is powered by a 2.4-litre petrol engine powering the wheels through a six-speed manual and CVT. In India, we are expecting the manual to be launched first. The American variant of the Kizashi has an option of all-wheel drive, which we doubt will come to India.
Specs (Speculated)
Powertrain:Engine: 2.4-litre petrol engine
Transmission: Six-speed manual, CVT
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