Toyota has a lot riding on Etios
Toyota is aiming its new hatch and notchback car Toyota Etios at family users. Toyota claims that Etios is a class above the rest and evokes a sense of advanced status. The car is being claimed to have spacious interiors with abundant storage space and claims to have excellent fuel efficiency. For Etios, Toyota has used locally made parts to keep the cost in check. Placed in the most competing small car segment the new Toyota Etios’s minimum price is expected to be Rs. 4.5 lakh.
Toyota Etios
Toyota is expecting that the hatchback model would be able to sell volumes and provide the much needed boost to Toyota’s sales in the Indian market. Toyota Kirloskar Motors is expecting to double its sales in next five year. In a recent interview managing director Hiroshi Nakagawa had said that Toyota needs at least 10 per cent market share to become a significant player and it is expected that Toyota would reach this figure in the next five to seven years.
Toyota Etios Sedan
Totota is positive about its success as the company has not yet recalled any of its cars in the country. Toyota is keeping its fingers crossed to repeat the Toyota Corolla story in the near future.
Nissan 370Z sports sedan to be launched tomorrow
Nissan India will introduce its sports sedan 370Z in India on 20 the January. The sports sedan will be unveiled in Mumbai tomorrow. The car is expected to be priced between Rs 30 lakh to Rs 35 lakh. The sports sedan, Nissan 370Z, will be brought here as a completely built unit and will attract import duty. The yet-to launch car comes loaded with a 3.7 litre mill that develops 335 bhp of peak power at 7,000 rpm and churns a peak torque of 365 Nm at 5,200 rpm. It is equipped with a 3,696 cc V6 powertrain. The sports sedan can achieve 100kmph sprint in mere 6.8 seconds and the top speed of the car is 257 kmph. Other main features of the car include: sleek front grille, sports leather seats, sporty headlamps, bod colour outside rear view mirrors, leather covered steering wheel, automatic climate control, gear shift knob, heated seats, steering mounted audio controls, bluetooth etc.
Nissan 370Z
The company is bringing its sports sedan followed by BMW’s Z4 roadster and Audi’s R8 in India. The Nissan 370Z was first displayed at the 2008 Greater LA Auto Show. It is to be mentioned that the company did not participate in the just-concluded Auto Expo at New Delhi.
Volkswagen Beetle: A new super luxury small car in India
Recently, Volkswagen launched its world popular super luxury small car, Volkswagen Beetle, in India. The luxurious car has a price tag of Rs 21 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The car comes loaded with a 2 litre, four cylinder petrol engine with six-speed automatic transmission. The 2000cc Beetle engine belts out 115 hp. Main features of the car include ABS, four airbags, and electronic stability programme. The new Volkswagen Beetle now comes with front engine and front wheel drive.
Volkswagen Beetle
Along with the Volkswagen Beetle, the company also launched a SUV, Volkswagen Touareg. This revamped SUV is pried at Rs 51.85 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Volkswagen Touareg is powered by a 3,000cc V6 TDI diesel mill that develops a peak power of 240 hp. The SUV can achieve the 0-100 kph sprint in just 7.8 seconds. It is to be mentioned that the bookings for the small wonder, Volkswagen Beetle, is already started and over 150 units have been booked.
Volkswagen Beetle
The company is believed to showcase Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Touareg and Volkswagen Polo in upcoming Delhi Auto Expo. Maruti is also reported to display its Maruti Eeco and Suzuki Kizashi in the show.
New Maruti WagonR in March 2010
Maruti Suzuki, the leading car maker in India, is planning to launch a new Maruti Suzuki Wagon R in India by March 2010. The new Maruti Suzuki will be equipped with KB series engine, it is BS-IV complaint. It also mulling CNG version of the car as well. The car might be developed on Suzuki Motor Corporation’s MR Wagon platform. Apart from this, the new model is believed to be fitted with airbags and ABS system. The exterior and interior will be having a new design and style. It includes new tail lamp, new front fascia and new headlamp.
Maruti wagon R
On the other hand, new instrument panel will be provided for the new avatar of the four wheeler. However, there is no official comment on the development of the car. According to news reports, the car will come loaded with 998cc KB series engine that belts out 67 PS of peak power at 6200 rpm and churns 90 Nm of peak torque at 3500 rpm. Meanwhile, reports are there of the launch Volkswagen Polo and Chevrolet Beat in India.
Cars in India listed for Auto Expo, Delhi
Maruti A Star
Every day since the announcement of Auto Expo 2010, a new car is being registered for display in the Expo which is going to be held in Delhi from 5th to 11th January 2010. According to news reports, each and every car company has one or two models to showcase at the show whether it is Reva or Maruti or Honda. However, small cars which are to be displayed at the Expo count for a big number this time. As per the media reports around seven cars would be introduced in the gala event. These small cars include Nissan Micra, Maruti Ritz and Maruti A-Star. Moreover, other domestic and international auto firms are going to participate in the show with their new, concept and upgraded car models.
Nissan Micra
These companies are Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, General Motors, Honda, Audi,Skoda, Renault, Hyundai, Ford, BMW, Volkswagen and Porsche while the domestic majors like Maruti, Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors and Mahindra and Mahindra. Tata’s Xoer is also expected to comes in the show while other probables are Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Polo, Fiat Linea T-Jet, Toyata Prius and a new APV from Suzuki. The all New Maruti Kizashi model is also expected to be displayed at the auto show. Similarly, Ford Motors is believed to bring its small car model Ford Figo which was unveiled last month in India.
Volkswagen Beetle to be rolled out in India on 4th Dec
The much-awaited premium hatchback car, Volkswagen Beetle, will be launched in India on December 4. The German auto company, Volkswagen, already started promotional activities through cable TV, Internet, Print and electronic media in India. The new car will be directly imported from Mexico as a Completely Built Unit (CBU). However, the company has not announced the car price but it might be around Rs 18 to 20 lakh due to high import duty. It is expected that the new premium car, Volkswagen Beetle, would boast a 2.0 litre petrol engine which develops 115 bhp of power and it will possess six-speed automatic transmission.
Volkswagen Beetle
There would be some advanced features included in the car like front centre armrests, 15 inch alloy wheels, stereo with 6 speakers and CD changer, body coloured bumpers, power steering, remote central locking, heat insulating windshield and side glass. Apart from these, the premium car will sport anti-skid system, traction control, standard front and side airbags, acoustic rear parking sensors, a rain sensor and cruise control and ABS system. There are also reports of launching Volkswagen Polo and Volkswagen Touareg in India on December 4.
The Volkswagen Beetle will be a small car while Volkswagen Touareg is a SUV that is expected to be priced at Rs 55 lakh. Volkswagen Touareg comes loaded with a 3 litre V6 diesel mill which churns 240 bhp of peak power and feature a six-speed automatic transmission with the DSG system. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is also slated for launch in India.
New small car in India by Honda before 2011-12
Launching small cars in India is a new trend in the country as a number of leading auto makers are foraying into the segment. The market leader in the small cars in India is Maruti Suzuki. After the great success of Maruti small cars in India, several auto firms launched their compact cars in India. Now, Honda is all set to introduce its small car in India before 2011-12.
The code name of the small car is 2CV. The car will have a 1.1 litre petrol engine and might be priced between Rs 4 to 5 lakh in India. The car will be positioned against likes of the Hyundai i10, Ford Figo, Maruti Swift, Tata Motors’ Indica, General Motors Aveo UV-A and Fiat’s Punto. Toyota is also mulling over to launch its compact car in India and will be competing with Honda’s small car. The yet-to-launch small car of Honda, will have Honda Jazz’s platform and shorter in size as against the Honda Jazz.
The small car might be manufactured at company’s Rajasthan plant that have an installed capacity of one lakh compact cars a year. However, no official word in this regard. There is another good news for car enthusiasts in India-new cars in India. Volkswagen is going to launch its Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Polo in India.
World’s fastest car in India: Ultimate Aero
The fastest car of the world, Ultimate Aero, is believed to be introduced in India! The expected launch date is learnt to be December 2009. The top speed of the car is 413 kmph. Ultimate Aero is powered by a SSC Designed Billet Aluminum V8 Block engine with a displacement of 387.2 cu.in. This car, Ultimate Aero, can reach to 0-60 sprint in just 2.78 seconds while 0-100mph-0 in 11.66.
Ultimate Aero
The powerful mill of the car churns out 1287 bhp at 6075 rpm and peak torque of 1112 ft-lbs at 6150 rpm. The standard colours that are available in overseas market is Black, Tan, Creme, Gray and Red while custom shades are made available upon request. It is also expected that the fastest car will be showcased in Auto Expo 2010. Ultimate Motors‘ President, Nasser Al-Hai has confirmed the launch news including Arash, Zenvo and Shelby. The price tag of these cars would be between Rs 2.4 to 5.4 crore. Meanwhile, Volkswagen Beetle and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X are going to be introduced in India by the end of the year.
Toyota to showcase Prius in Delhi Auto Expo
Toyota Prius Front Look
Toyota’s new hybrid sedan, Toyota Prius, will be showcased in Delhi Auto Expo. The new car is supposed to be more larger and wider in dimension to its predecessor Prius. As it will be a completely built unit, it might be priced around Rs 22 lakh. The third generation of Prius will be displayed and sold here in India.
Toyota Prius Side Look
The new Prius sports an upgraded power mill from 1500cc to 1800cc that produces peak power of 98 bhp at 5200 rpm. The electric top speed of the car is 25 miles per hour. Fuel economy in the city is believed to be around 32 miles per gallon main highway mileage is 55 MPG.
New Maruti SX4 introduced in India
The leading auto maker of India, Maruti Suzuki, has introduced new variant of Maruti SX4 in the country. This is an automatic transmission version of the popular sedan. The new variant of MarutiSX4 comes loaded with VVT engine that is is compliant with the new emission norms that come into effect from April next year. Apart from that, Maruti SX4 has new interiors while exterior is the very same. Due to the new launch, existing Maruti SX4 is expected to be phased out. Maruti SX4 is priced over Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Maruti SX4
The automatic transmission Maruti SX4 is to compete with Honda City. The new variant, Maruti SX4, comes with dual tone dash board, wooden finish on the arm rests on the door, 10 spoke alloy wheels and honey comb grille. The new power mill belts out 103.25 bhp at 5600 rpm and 145Nm at 4100 rpm. There are a few new car launches in India that includes Volkswagen Polo, Chevrolet BeatPremier Rio and .
