Launching Soon 2010

 

 

 

BMW X1

Expected launch date : Jan-2011
Estimated Price : N/A

Overall

After the partial success of BMW Z4 roadster, luxury car manufacturer BMW plans to launch its cost efficient and much stylish SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) model BMW X1 in the Indian auto market. BMW is planning to launch BMW X1 with comparatively lower price tag to capture more market share and to make its position stronger in luxury car market. The company, however, did not disclose the exact prices of BMW X1 but it is expected that it will be priced in the range of Rs 25 to 30 lacs. The company unveiled this stylish SUV at Delhi Auto Expo and hopes to launch it in the Indian auto market in the second quarter of 2010. It is expected that the BMW X1 will be launched with five variants and it will be available with six speed manual gearbox or six speed automatic gearbox. All five variants of the car will be equipped with the diesel powered engine. It is expected that the BMW X1 will be launched in India as a CKD (Completely Knocked Down) unit and it will be manufactured at the company’s Chennai based manufacturing plant.

Chevrolet Volt

Expected launch date : Jan-2011
Estimated Price : N/A

Chevrolet Volt Launch Date

It is expected that General Motors will launch Chevrolet Volt in the Indian auto market by the end of 2010.

Chevrolet Volt Price

It is expected that Chevrolet Volt price will fall in the range of Rs 35 to 40 lacs.

Overall

The leading car provider in India General Motors is expected to launch its first ever electric chargeable car in super class segment which will have capacity to create its own electricity, a glimpse of all new Chevrolet Volt were displayed in September 2008 at the 100th birthday celebration of the company,  as per the company's information once this gets charged can ride 40 miles at a stretch and can tour up to 600 miles with the help of its gasoline engine at the time of long distance. Chevrolet Volt has a competitive acceleration capacity, this can mark 0 to 60 miles per hour with the top speed of 100 miles per hour.

Hyundai Avante

Expected launch date : Jan-2011
Estimated Price : N/A

India's largest auto exporter and second largest auto manufacturer, Hyundai Motor Co. plans to launch Hyundai Avante in the Indian market very soon. Hyundai Avante is the fourth generation sedan model of D segment that will replace its discontinued model Hyundai Elantra. Hyundai Avante offers an excellent choice for drivers who need a stylish economic compact car with a handsome body.

Initially, the Hyundai Avante might be equipped with a 1.6 litre Gamma petrol engine and a diesel engine variant may follow. The 1.6  litre, DOHC, VVT, 4 cylinder, petrol engine is believed to pump out a top power of 118 bhp at 6200 rpm and churn out a peak torque of 156 Nm at 4200 rpm. The diesel variant of the car is reported to be loaded with a 1582cc, CRDi power-train that belts out a max power of 115 bhp at 4000 rpm and generates maximum torque of 260 nm at 1900 rpm. Both the mills are to be mated with 6 speed automatic gearbox. For better fuel economy, the petrol engine is reported to have intelligent Gasoline Direct Injection technology (GDI). This technology will ensure around 10 per cent increase in the fuel efficiency as compared to its peers.

 

 

 

Maruti SX4 Diesel

Expected launch date : Jan-2011
Estimated Price : Rs 6,92,006 to Rs 8,67,360 (approx)

Maruti SX4 Updates

September 28, 2010 - India’s car market leader Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the Demo Maruti SX4 and Maruti Eeco Charge Electric concepts that are to be used in Delhi Commonwealth Games, 2010. Both the vehicles were displayed at Delhi Auto Expo, 2010. The new Maruti SX4 hybrid is packed with a 1.2 litre K-series petrol engine and a 50 kW electric motor which are mated to a five speed automated manual gearbox. The car can be run only on electric motor mode that enhances fuel economy and emits zero emissions. Added to that, the car is cheaper by up to 25 per cent than petrol one when hybrid mode is selected. The commercial launch of the car might take place in the near future as well.
August 13, 2010 - Maruti has come up with a CNG fitted Maruti SX4 variant in India to win hearts of mileage conscious car lovers. The car has been equipped with advanced CNG factory fitted kit which promises overall engine performance to be higher, especially the mileage and power. The SX4 is priced at Rs 7.47 lakh (ex-showroom). The kit comes loaded with i-GPI technology that is safe, reliable, clean, responsive and environment friendly.

January 2009 - Maruti Suzuki, the number one car maker in India is planning to launch a diesel version of its popular car Maruti SX4 with a 1.6 diesel engine. The car is expected to be launched by 2011. The diesel version of its Swift and Dzire are already very popular in India and the company hopes to see the same success with Maruti SX4 diesel. The diesel variant of the SX4 will be pitted against the likes of Ford Fiesta, Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Fiat Linea.

 

Chevrolet Camaro

Expected launch date : Feb-2011
Estimated Price : N/A

Chevrolet Camaro Launch Date

It is expected that General Motors will launch Chevrolet Camaro in the Indian auto market in December 2010.

Chevrolet Camaro Price

It is expected that Chevrolet Camaro price will fall in the range of Rs 20 to 25 lacs.

Overview

Leading Indian car manufacturer General Motors India is planning to present its fifth generation an all new luxurious sports car in Indian auto market called Chevrolet Camaro by December 2010 under the Chevrolet brand, it is powered by two type of engines 3.6L V6 petrol engine and 6.2L V8 Engine carrying 5 trim level variants, LS, 1 LT, 2LT, 1SS & 2SS. The variants LS, 1LT, 2LT comes with 3.6L V6 engine while rest 1SS & 2SS are packed with 6.2 L V8 engine.

 

Fiat Grande Punto Evo

Expected launch date : Feb-2011
Estimated Price : Rs 4,30,430 to Rs 6,80,792 (approx)

Fiat Punto Updates

16 July 2010 - Today, Fiat India Automobiles Limited (FIAL) has launched its latest variant of its most popular small car model Fiat Punto called, "Fiat Punto 90 HP". The 1.3L, Multijet diesel engine of Fiat Punto 90 HP delivers 93 PS of maximum power with 209Nm of maximum torque that makes it the most powereful diesel hatchback in India. The car offers excellent drive dynamics – Ride, Handling, Braking and also superior fuel efficiency of 20km / l.

15 March 2010 - Fiat India Automobiles Limited (FIAL) has shooted two new variants of its most acknowledged ex-launched Fiat Punto called “1.2 Dynamic” and "1.2 Emotion" on March 15, 2010. These new variants will be powered by the 1.2L, FIRE petrol engine and will carry the same features like "1.4 Dynamic" and "1.4 Emotion". With the launch of these two variants, Fiat has phased out one its variant - "1.4 Emotion" due to its faded sales.

5 January 2010 -  Fiat Punto Evo touts itself to be the next level car in terms of design that promises to fulfill the most difficult of customer's demands. Fiat Punto Evo's main focus would be on the environmental implications, the technology and comfort while driving. Fiat Punto Evo technical prowess exhibits through its Euro 5 engines and the vast selection in the same. The new wheel from Fiat Punto comes with a 1.4 petrol engine and 1.3 second generation Multijet diesel engine. A new technology called as the MultiAir technology has been incorporated in its engine and will be seen in all the Fiat engines. Another feature to look forward to in Fiat Punto Evo is its Blue&Me - TomTom which is a portable sattelite navigation unit that enables the driver use telephone, information and navigation functionalities through a color touchscreen.