- Volkswagen Beetle
When to expect: 4th December 2009
Estimated Price: Rs 15-18 lakh
India
will get its first official taste of the Bug when the Beetle officially makes
its way into India
in December. VW is keeping mum about the engine specs, but judging from the
engine options available worldwide, it will probably have either VW’s
1.6-litre, 100bhp petrol from the Jetta or the 1.8T
2.
Fiat Bravo
When to expect: Late 2009
Estimated Price: Rs 18-25 lakh(estimated)
The Fiat Bravo is Fiat’s new small family car that was
introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2007. The car was designed by the Fiat
style centre and Austrian automotive company Magna Steyr was involved in
engineering most of the car’s body and fittings.
3.
Fiat Linea 1.6 Multijet
When to expect: Early 2010
Estimated Price: Rs 11 lakh
The styling of the Fiat Linea is widely appreciated,
however, its power-to-weight ratio has disappointed many. So, for the
performance enthusiasts, the Fiat Linea will available with a 1.6-litre
Multijet engine sometime next year.
- Hyundai Santa Fe
When to expect: 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.
5.
Toyota
Corolla Altis CNG
When to expect: Late 2009
Estimated Price: Rs 13.5 lakh
After the Toyota Innova CNG, the Corolla Altis is the next
Toyota in India
to get a CNG variant. The Corolla Altis CNG will have sequential injection
and the pressure of injection will be 2.0 bar, as opposed to other cars which
inject at a pressure of 0.8 bar.
6.
Chevrolet Beat
When to expect: Late 2009
Estimated Price: Rs 3-5 lakh
Chevrolet Beat, one of the big small car projects
Chevrolet is working on for the Indian market.
Features:
The Beat has a new refreshing looks. The design follows the new Chevrolet
trend of having a sprawling front grille featured in the upcoming Chevrolet
Cruze as well.
7.
Tata Indicruz
When to expect: August - September 2009
Estimated Price: Rs 8-10 lakh
Toyota
built the Innova, Mahindra built the Xylo. So why will Tata stay quiet? Tata
is building it’s first-ever MUV the Indicruz. 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.
8.
Volkswagen Touareg
When to expect: Mid 2009
Estimated Price: Rs 52 lakh
After the Passat and the Jetta, Volkswagen will now
officially introduce the Touareg, its first SUV for the Indian car market.
The Touareg is currently available as CBU under special imports and as such
cannot be registered as a company car, and the delivery period is 3-3.5
months.
9.
Honda CR-V Diesel
When to expect: 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.
- Maruti Suzuki SX4 Diesel
When to expect: Early 2010
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.
- Toyota
Corolla Altis Diesel
When to expect: Late 2009
Estimated Price: Rs 11-14 lakh
One of Toyota’s
worldwide best selling Toyota Corolla entered the Indian car market more than
half a decade ago. Sometime back, the Corolla got revamped to Corolla Altis.
The Corolla Altis got a new front grille, hood, lights and a few more add-ons
here and there, making it look more like the typica.
12.
Mahindra-Renault Sandero
When to expect: Late 2009
Estimated Price: Rs 5 lakh
The Sandero is Renault’s next project for India after it launched
the Logan,
which is commonly sold in Europe
as Dacia Logan. The Renault hatchback will feature petrol and diesel
variants.
13.
Nissan Murano
When to expect: Early 2010
Estimated Price: Rs 35-40 lakh
The name ‘Murano’ originates from the region of Venice, Italy
which is known for hand blown glass production. The Murano was nominated for
the North American Truck of the Year award for 2003 and even named the best
premium mid-size SUV by Auto Pacific.
14.
Volkswagen Polo
When to expect: Early 2010
Estimated Price: Rs 4.5- 6 lakh
After launching the Jettas, the Passats and the Touaregs;
the first VW hatchback will hit the Indian roads. The Polo is a premium
hatchback that will be manufactured from the recently inaugurated Volkswagen
plant in Chakan.
15.
Skoda Yeti
When to expect: Early 2010
Estimated Price: Rs 10 lakhs(basic model)
The 4.2 metre long, five-door vehicle has an impressive
front end with a ribbed grille and stylish headlamps. It has a robust
and solid look on 17-inch wheels, w