New Upcoming cars in India 2013
Maruti Regina
Hatchback, Small, Manual
Suzuki’s concept car for the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show is this – the Regina. It is also a known fact that most of the affordable and small models from the Suzuki line-up eventually make it to the Indian market too. The Regina should be going on sale in the international market by late 2012 which means we can expect and an Indian launch by 2013. The Regina will be positioned below the Swift which means it will have a starting price of around Rs 4.25 lakh. It might just come with a next generation petrol engine which is said to be very very efficient. It remains unclear if Maruti will use the FIAT derived diesel engine in this too. Lets wait and watch!
Expected Launch Date : 1st January 2013
Expected Price : Rs 4.25 L – 6.25 L
Kia Picanto
Hatchback, Small, Manual
The car that was caught on camera was the same version which made its global debut at 2011 Geneva Motor Show. An i10 engine under the hood, the car offers more sporty feeling with racy exterior, long flowing lines on the doors and dynamic design. The chic and cute tagged Picanto seems to have grown up and the all new car has sharp and step-cut front end and an unmistakable front grill which gives Picanto its unique form and identity.
Expected Launch Date : 1st January 2013
Expected Price : Rs 3.50 L – 5.50 L
Hyundai New Tucson
SUV, Luxury, Manual
Remember the old Tucson for Hyundai? That was a yet another premium SUV from the Korean giant that didnt really have a very good innings in the Indian segment. However, the company has learnt well from their past mistakes and now, are all set to roll out the all-new Tucson (named iX35 in the international market) in the Rs 18 – 20 lac segment. The launch is due to happen by March 2012
Expected Launch Date : 2nd January 2013
Expected Price : Rs 18.00 L – 20.00 L
SsangYong Korando
SUV, Utility, Manual
Yet another interesting SUV lined up for the Indian market will be the SsangYong Korando. It will come to India badged as a Mahindra.The Korando is about merging the low running costs and dynamic abilities of a conventional family hatchback with the visual appeal, adventurous spirit and rough-road capability of an SUV, the SsangYong Korando is aimed at the heart of the crossover market. The SsangYong Korando has been designed and jointly developed in Europe by renowned stylist Giorgetto Giugiaro. With one of the most famous names in automotive design behind it, the new Korando takes on a modern, stylish SUV shape reflecting the rugged appeal that lies at the heart of today’s SsangYong Motor Company.
Expected Launch Date : 6th January 2013
Expected Price : Rs 13.00 L – 15.00 L
Volkswagen Polo TSI
Hatchback, Small, Manual
While the Polo 1.6 did not set the sales charts on fire, enthusiasts mourned the loss of a hot hatch. But it was inevitable with the rising prices of fuel, kmp/h is now less important than kmpl but there is now some good news as Volkswagen has plans to bring the hot hatch version of the Polo back. This time it is not in 1.6 avatar but the 1.2 TSI.
Expected Launch Date : 10th January 2013
Expected Price : Rs 5.30 L – 7.00 L
Honda Amaze
Sedan, Small, Manual,Automatic
Honda will bring a diesel engined variant in its entry level sedan coming late 2013. The entry level sedan is based on the Brio and will compete with the Toyota Etios and the Maruti Dzire amongst others. This all new diesel is for India and is much needed if Honda wants to make a serious dent and regain its former glory in this diesel centric market. It will be called the Honda Amaze
Expected Launch Date : 10th January 2013
Expected Price : Rs 4.90 L – 7.50 L
Fiat New Linea
Sedan, Midsize, Manual
In january Fiat had upgraded the Linea sedan with some new features and a new colour. Though the changes were welcomed Fiat needs something new and radical. Now, new models are expected but the Linea is quite a important car and Fiat should not waste any time in bringing this heavily facelifted Linea to India.
Expected Launch Date : 10th January 2013
Expected Price : Rs 7.00 L – 9.50 L
Audi A3 Sedan
Sedan, Luxury, Automatic
Audi will launch its cheapest model yet, the A3 sedan in India by the end of this year. It was first unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The four-seat notchback sedan shown here as concept form will have a attractive price-tag. The Audi A3 Concept is a four-seat notchback sedan which measures 4.44 meters (14.57 ft) long and 1.84 meters (6.04 ft) wide.
Expected Launch Date : 10th January 2013
Expected Price : Rs 20.00 L – 22.00 L
Tata Indigo Manza Diesel Hybrid
Sedan, Midsize, Manual
The Tata Indigo Manza Hybrid Concept is powered by a Hybrid 1.05Litre DiCOR engine and electric motors, the Indigo Manza Hybrid is an efficient sedan with a focus on drivability and very usable performance in the real world, due to its nature of being both a Series and a Parallel Hybrid. The vehicle is designed to deliver performance with less than 90gms/km CO2 emission in city traffic conditions with technologies like high speed cranking, regenerative braking, auto start/stop, series hybrid mode and limited range pure electric operation. On the highway, the vehicle delivers best-in-class acceleration performance in the parallel hybrid mode.
Expected Launch Date : 10th January 2013
Expected Price : Rs 5.00 L – 7.00 L
Chevrolet New Beat
Hatchback, Small, Manual
General Motors has showcased the new look Beat for the international market and this version will go on sale abroad by mid 2012 – the same time when we also expect this updated Beat to hit the Indian market. Prices are expected to go up slightly and the same petrol and diesel engines will be retained
Expected Launch Date : 10th January 2013
Expected Price : Rs 3.65 L – 5.00 L
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