Upcoming Cars in India – two thousand fourteen and two thousand fifteen – NDTV CarAndBike
Upcoming Cars in India – two thousand fourteen and 2015
The year two thousand fourteen brought along a broad array of vehicles, including a long list of cars that are set to arrive in India. So we put together a comprehensive list of upcoming cars that will be seen in dealerships sometime within this year or the next.
Based on the Vista X1 platform, the Tata Bolt proceeds to be as broad and tall as the Vista. It adds 30mm to its length, thanks to the extended bondage mask, while the wheelbase is identical to the Vista’s 2470mm. Tata has stated that the name Bolt indicates speed and represents a winner’s attitude. The car is expected to be launched in July.
Expected price: Rs Four.Two Lakh – Rs 6.6 Lakh
Expected launch: two thousand fourteen End
The facelift of the Renault Duster’s Dacia twin debuted at the two thousand thirteen Frankfurt Motor Showcase, and Renault Duster was unveiled soon after. The facelifted Duster features a host of cosmetic switches including a dual-tone chrome grille, large air-dams, revised headlamps with double-optic units and daytime running LEDs, under figure cladding, chromed harass pipe in rear diffuser and fresh tail lamps. It is expected to arrive in India by the early 2015, since the company will very first launch a 4×4 version of the car in September.
Expected price: Rs eight Lakh – Rs 12.28 Lakh
Expected launch: Early, 2015
The GLA concept car was very first unveiled at the two thousand fourteen Shanghai Motor Display in April and is now all set to reach Indian dealerships by September this year. Beginning May, Mercedes-Benz dealers in India had embarked accepting bookings for the compact SUV’s GLA two hundred CDI variant. This indicates that the very first GLA variant to land in India will be powered by a Two.1-litre diesel motor that makes 135bhp and 300Nm of torque. It will come mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Expected price: Rs thirty Lakh – Rs forty five Lakh
Four. Maruti Suzuki Swift Facelift
The Maruti Suzuki Swift has been one of the best-selling hatchbacks in India since 2011, and now it is ready for a facelift. The hatchback largely remains the same as far as outer design is worried, except for the fresh L-shaped LEDs in the front and silver detailing on the bumper. Much like several cars on this list, this one is also expected to this year.
Expected price: Rs Four.42 Lakh – Rs 6.71 Lakh
Expected launch: November, 2014
Five. Maruti Swift DZire Facelift
The Swift Dzire facelift is expected to arrive around the same time as the Swift facelift. In terms of looks, it will remain the same as the old Dzire albeit the fresh L-shaped LEDs upfront, and silver detailing on the front bumper.
Expected price: Rs Four.9 Lakh – Rs 7.Five Lakh
Expected launch: November-December, 2014
Suzuki S-Cross SX4 debuted at the two thousand thirteen Geneva Motor Showcase and is expected to arrive in India towards the end of two thousand fourteen or early 2015. Basically the crossover version of the European SX4, the SX4 S-Cross is pretty much as spacious as the Renault Duster and Nissan Terrano. It will be suggested with both, petrol and diesel engines.
Expected price: Rs eight Lakh – Rs fourteen Lakh
Expected launch: By the end of two thousand fourteen or Early 2015
The Ciaz’s design is inspired by the ‘Suzuki Authentics Concept’ and looks totally fresh as compared to the SX4. It features sharper character lines, while the surface looks more contemporary. The Ciaz will also get a broad chrome grille and large wraparound headlamps.
Expected price: Rs 7.25 Lakh – Rs Ten.Five Lakh
Expected launch: October, 2014
Honda’s entry in the B+ hatchback segment, the Jazz looks sportier, and bolder in its fresh avatar, thanks to Honda’s ‘Arousing H Design’ philosophy. It looks like a decent hatchback, and will now get fresh headlamps with metallic inserts and turn indicators on the wing mirrors, tho’ it risks resembling the previous generation Jazz. The car is also expected to suggest a class-leading 390-litre boot space.
Expected price: Rs Four.7 Lakh – Rs 7.Five Lakh
Expected time of arrival: By the end of 2014, or early 2015
It looks fairly similar to the GO hatchback, so much so that the side profile is almost identical up till the C Pile. The MPV, however, gets extra space or the third row and measures 3995mm in length. It is built on the GO platform, and shares the 1.2-litre petrol engine with the hatchback, however the diesel model might use the Nissan Sunny’s 1.5-litre K9K unit.
Expected price: Rs Five.7 Lakh – Rs 7.Five Lakh
Expected launch: Third or fourth quarter of current financial year
The Taigun will be Volkswagen’s reaction to the likes of Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster. However there are rumours doing rounds that Volkswagen might bring in another sub-compact SUV instead, we think the Taigun is a indeed good product and fits the sub-4 metre requirement and also looks decent. And that is most likely the reason why Volkswagen showcased the vehicle at the two thousand fourteen Auto Expo. It’s Three,859mm long, 1,728mm broad and 1,570mm tall.
Expected Price: Rs eight Lakh – Rs twelve Lakh
Expected launch: 2015
11. Maruti Ertiga Automatic
Launched recently in Indonesia, the automatic version of the Ertiga might also come to India in the third or fourth quarter of this calendar year. The India-bound Ertiga AT will get a 5-speed transmission. However, this will just be a switch of gearbox and the car will proceed to be powered by the 1.4-litre K14B petrol engine that produces 93bhp and 120Nm of torque.
Expected Price: Rs seven Lakh – Rs 7.Five Lakh
Expected launch: October-November 2014
12. Volkswagen Vento Facelift
Volkswagen’s mid-sized sedan – the Vento – will receive a makeover sometime during the festive season. Since the Vento and Polo are essentially the same cars albeit the sedan-esque boot on the former, the updated models of both the cars will look similar in design up till the third pile. The Vento might also sport some revisions at the rear.
Expected price: Rs 7.Five Lakh – Rs eleven Lakh
Expected launch: September-October 2014
13. Mahindra S101 Sub-compact SUV
Codenamed the S101, Mahindra’s sub-compact SUV will take on the Ford EcoSport when it arrives in the market. The car will take its design inspiration from the company’s popular SUV, the XUV500 and might use the Quanto’s 1.5-litre twin-turbo diesel engine. If reports are to be believed, Mahindra is also developing a puny 1.2-litre petrol engine with its Korean auto company SsangYong. The company might fit this engine in several of its upcoming cars, including the sub-compact SUV.
Expected price: Rs six Lakh – Rs 8.Five Lakh
Expected launch: Early 2015
Possessed by Indian car manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra, South Korean auto company SsangYong is expected to launch the Korando C SUV in India by the early next year. The car was recently launched in its home market. It is expected to sport a Two.0 l DOHC 4- cylinder turbocharged diesel engine under the spandex hood, with the option of either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Expected price: Rs fifteen Lakh – Rs eighteen Lakh
Expected launch: 2015
15. Mahindra Scorpio Facelift
However the facelifted Scorpio will get a revised front and rear end, it will retain the overall design typical to the SUV. The two thousand fourteen Scorpio facelift is expected to get fresh headlamps, revised grille and a refurbished front bumper. The rear will also receive fresh tail-lamps, tailgate and bumper, which will help the fresh Scorpio look much sportier. Our sources claim that the updated Scorpio will also see some significant switches inwards the cabin and will suggest more features.
Expected price: Rs 8.Five Lakh – Rs eleven Lakh
Expected launch: October 2014
Based on the Punto hatchback, the Fiat Avventura will share its engine and underpinnings with the former. The Avventura will take on the likes of Volkswagen Cross Polo and Toyota Etios Cross. Since it will get more features and extra equipments than its hatchback inspiration, the Avventura will be stronger on the pocket as compared to the Punto.
Expected price: Rs five Lakh – Rs eight Lakh
Expected launch: July – September 2014
Unveiled at the two thousand thirteen Detroit Motor Demonstrate, the CLA-Class is Mercedes’ fresh entry-level sedan that will be placed below the C-Class. Like the A-Class and B-Class, the Mercedes-Benz CLA is also based on Mercedes’ fresh MFA platform. The CLA is expected to be suggested with numerous petrol engine options and one diesel mill. Power will be transmitted to the wheels via a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox. The company will very first roll out the performance-oriented CLA forty five AMG version in India, while the regular CLA will come early next year.
Expected price: Rs twenty five Lakh – Rs thirty Lakh
Expected launch: Early 2015
The Redi-GO will be a premium suggesting from Nissan’s low-cost car brand Datsun. Tho’ the car will be pricier than the Go hatchback, it will still be more affordable than its rivals. It retains the chrome hexagonal grille from the GO and GO+ but gets sleeker swept-back headlights. The fascia also includes a futuristic bumper which is separated from the front grille by a narrow air dam. The headlights and the fog lamps will have LED inserts.
Expected price: Rs five Lakh
Expected launch: 2015
The company witnessed overnight success with the Duster, which outsold top-selling regular SUVs like the Scorpio, XUV500 and Tata Safari in almost no time. Renault hopes to achieve the same success with the Lodgy, the company’s suggesting for the sub-compact MPV segment. This segment already fields the Maruti Ertiga and will soon welcome Honda’s sub-compact MPV, the Mobilio. So with cars like Ertiga and Mobilio, this segment is set to become the next big thing in the country. Having said that, Lodgy, which is already on sale in several global markets, is Renault’s hope in this segment.
Expected price: Rs ten Lakh – Rs fifteen Lakh
Expected launch: Mid 2015
The next generation Ford Figo will make its global debut in Brazil before making its way to India by early 2015. Like the Ford EcoSport, this hatchback has also been developed by Ford Brazil, indicating that this product will primarily target emerging markets, including India. The Brazilian market will get a naturally aspirated 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol mill, capable of churning out 85bhp, while running on gasoline and ethanol. But the India-bound version might proceed to be powered by the existing engine options – 1.4-litre diesel and 1.2-litre petrol. If rumours are to be believed, Ford India might also launch the new-gen Figo with the 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine that also powers the EcoSport.
Expected price: Rs five Lakh – Rs seven Lakh
Expected launch: Mid 2015
In terms of design, the XUV500 Hybrid looks exactly like the standard XUV500. It retains all the standard features suggested on the car, and the only differentiating factor will be the electrified motor that works in conjunction with the Two.2-litre mHawk diesel engine. This will be the very first diesel hybrid vehicle in the Indian market.
Expected price: Rs fifteen Lakh – Rs eighteen Lakh
Expected launch: 2015
Expected to be launched sometime in 2015, the XE will be Jaguar’s response to the entry level luxury sedans like BMW three Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The fresh Jaguar XE will be the very first product to utilise the company’s fresh aluminium architecture that was showcased in the C-X17 concept in 2013. According to the company, the aluminium structure will give the car ‘exceptional treating, spectacle, refinement and efficiency’. The XE will be suggested with a fresh engine line-up called ‘Ingenium’ in different capacities and power output options.
Expected price: Rs twenty eight Lakh – Rs forty five Lakh
Expected launch: Early 2015
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Upcoming Cars in India – two thousand fourteen and two thousand fifteen – NDTV CarAndBike
Upcoming Cars in India – two thousand fourteen and 2015
The year two thousand fourteen brought along a broad array of vehicles, including a long list of cars that are set to arrive in India. So we put together a comprehensive list of upcoming cars that will be seen in dealerships sometime within this year or the next.
Based on the Vista X1 platform, the Tata Bolt proceeds to be as broad and tall as the Vista. It adds 30mm to its length, thanks to the extended spandex hood, while the wheelbase is identical to the Vista’s 2470mm. Tata has stated that the name Bolt indicates speed and represents a winner’s attitude. The car is expected to be launched in July.
Expected price: Rs Four.Two Lakh – Rs 6.6 Lakh
Expected launch: two thousand fourteen End
The facelift of the Renault Duster’s Dacia twin debuted at the two thousand thirteen Frankfurt Motor Showcase, and Renault Duster was unveiled soon after. The facelifted Duster features a host of cosmetic switches including a dual-tone chrome grille, large air-dams, revised headlamps with double-optic units and daytime running LEDs, under figure cladding, chromed harass pipe in rear diffuser and fresh tail lamps. It is expected to arrive in India by the early 2015, since the company will very first launch a 4×4 version of the car in September.
Expected price: Rs eight Lakh – Rs 12.28 Lakh
Expected launch: Early, 2015
The GLA concept car was very first unveiled at the two thousand fourteen Shanghai Motor Display in April and is now all set to reach Indian dealerships by September this year. Beginning May, Mercedes-Benz dealers in India had began accepting bookings for the compact SUV’s GLA two hundred CDI variant. This indicates that the very first GLA variant to land in India will be powered by a Two.1-litre diesel motor that makes 135bhp and 300Nm of torque. It will come mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Expected price: Rs thirty Lakh – Rs forty five Lakh
Four. Maruti Suzuki Swift Facelift
The Maruti Suzuki Swift has been one of the best-selling hatchbacks in India since 2011, and now it is ready for a facelift. The hatchback largely remains the same as far as outer design is worried, except for the fresh L-shaped LEDs in the front and silver detailing on the bumper. Much like several cars on this list, this one is also expected to this year.
Expected price: Rs Four.42 Lakh – Rs 6.71 Lakh
Expected launch: November, 2014
Five. Maruti Swift DZire Facelift
The Swift Dzire facelift is expected to arrive around the same time as the Swift facelift. In terms of looks, it will remain the same as the old Dzire albeit the fresh L-shaped LEDs upfront, and silver detailing on the front bumper.
Expected price: Rs Four.9 Lakh – Rs 7.Five Lakh
Expected launch: November-December, 2014
Suzuki S-Cross SX4 debuted at the two thousand thirteen Geneva Motor Demonstrate and is expected to arrive in India towards the end of two thousand fourteen or early 2015. Basically the crossover version of the European SX4, the SX4 S-Cross is pretty much as spacious as the Renault Duster and Nissan Terrano. It will be suggested with both, petrol and diesel engines.
Expected price: Rs eight Lakh – Rs fourteen Lakh
Expected launch: By the end of two thousand fourteen or Early 2015
The Ciaz’s design is inspired by the ‘Suzuki Authentics Concept’ and looks totally fresh as compared to the SX4. It features sharper character lines, while the surface looks more contemporary. The Ciaz will also get a broad chrome grille and large wraparound headlamps.
Expected price: Rs 7.25 Lakh – Rs Ten.Five Lakh
Expected launch: October, 2014
Honda’s entry in the B+ hatchback segment, the Jazz looks sportier, and bolder in its fresh avatar, thanks to Honda’s ‘Titillating H Design’ philosophy. It looks like a decent hatchback, and will now get fresh headlamps with metallic inserts and turn indicators on the wing mirrors, however it risks resembling the previous generation Jazz. The car is also expected to suggest a class-leading 390-litre boot space.
Expected price: Rs Four.7 Lakh – Rs 7.Five Lakh
Expected time of arrival: By the end of 2014, or early 2015
It looks fairly similar to the GO hatchback, so much so that the side profile is almost identical up till the C Pole. The MPV, however, gets extra space or the third row and measures 3995mm in length. It is built on the GO platform, and shares the 1.2-litre petrol engine with the hatchback, tho’ the diesel model might use the Nissan Sunny’s 1.5-litre K9K unit.
Expected price: Rs Five.7 Lakh – Rs 7.Five Lakh
Expected launch: Third or fourth quarter of current financial year
The Taigun will be Volkswagen’s response to the likes of Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster. Tho’ there are rumours doing rounds that Volkswagen might bring in another sub-compact SUV instead, we think the Taigun is a indeed good product and fits the sub-4 metre requirement and also looks decent. And that is most likely the reason why Volkswagen showcased the vehicle at the two thousand fourteen Auto Expo. It’s Trio,859mm long, 1,728mm broad and 1,570mm tall.
Expected Price: Rs eight Lakh – Rs twelve Lakh
Expected launch: 2015
11. Maruti Ertiga Automatic
Launched recently in Indonesia, the automatic version of the Ertiga might also come to India in the third or fourth quarter of this calendar year. The India-bound Ertiga AT will get a 5-speed transmission. However, this will just be a switch of gearbox and the car will proceed to be powered by the 1.4-litre K14B petrol engine that supplies 93bhp and 120Nm of torque.
Expected Price: Rs seven Lakh – Rs 7.Five Lakh
Expected launch: October-November 2014
12. Volkswagen Vento Facelift
Volkswagen’s mid-sized sedan – the Vento – will receive a makeover sometime during the festive season. Since the Vento and Polo are essentially the same cars albeit the sedan-esque boot on the former, the updated models of both the cars will look similar in design up till the third pile. The Vento might also sport some revisions at the rear.
Expected price: Rs 7.Five Lakh – Rs eleven Lakh
Expected launch: September-October 2014
13. Mahindra S101 Sub-compact SUV
Codenamed the S101, Mahindra’s sub-compact SUV will take on the Ford EcoSport when it arrives in the market. The car will take its design inspiration from the company’s popular SUV, the XUV500 and might use the Quanto’s 1.5-litre twin-turbo diesel engine. If reports are to be believed, Mahindra is also developing a petite 1.2-litre petrol engine with its Korean auto company SsangYong. The company might fit this engine in several of its upcoming cars, including the sub-compact SUV.
Expected price: Rs six Lakh – Rs 8.Five Lakh
Expected launch: Early 2015
Possessed by Indian car manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra, South Korean auto company SsangYong is expected to launch the Korando C SUV in India by the early next year. The car was recently launched in its home market. It is expected to sport a Two.0 l DOHC 4- cylinder turbocharged diesel engine under the spandex hood, with the option of either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Expected price: Rs fifteen Lakh – Rs eighteen Lakh
Expected launch: 2015
15. Mahindra Scorpio Facelift
However the facelifted Scorpio will get a revised front and rear end, it will retain the overall design typical to the SUV. The two thousand fourteen Scorpio facelift is expected to get fresh headlamps, revised grille and a refurbished front bumper. The rear will also receive fresh tail-lamps, tailgate and bumper, which will help the fresh Scorpio look much sportier. Our sources claim that the updated Scorpio will also see some significant switches inwards the cabin and will suggest more features.
Expected price: Rs 8.Five Lakh – Rs eleven Lakh
Expected launch: October 2014
Based on the Punto hatchback, the Fiat Avventura will share its engine and underpinnings with the former. The Avventura will take on the likes of Volkswagen Cross Polo and Toyota Etios Cross. Since it will get more features and extra equipments than its hatchback inspiration, the Avventura will be stronger on the pocket as compared to the Punto.
Expected price: Rs five Lakh – Rs eight Lakh
Expected launch: July – September 2014
Unveiled at the two thousand thirteen Detroit Motor Display, the CLA-Class is Mercedes’ fresh entry-level sedan that will be placed below the C-Class. Like the A-Class and B-Class, the Mercedes-Benz CLA is also based on Mercedes’ fresh MFA platform. The CLA is expected to be suggested with numerous petrol engine options and one diesel mill. Power will be transmitted to the wheels via a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox. The company will very first roll out the performance-oriented CLA forty five AMG version in India, while the regular CLA will come early next year.
Expected price: Rs twenty five Lakh – Rs thirty Lakh
Expected launch: Early 2015
The Redi-GO will be a premium suggesting from Nissan’s low-cost car brand Datsun. Tho’ the car will be pricier than the Go hatchback, it will still be more affordable than its rivals. It retains the chrome hexagonal grille from the GO and GO+ but gets sleeker swept-back headlights. The fascia also includes a futuristic bumper which is separated from the front grille by a narrow air dam. The headlights and the fog lamps will have LED inserts.
Expected price: Rs five Lakh
Expected launch: 2015
The company eyed overnight success with the Duster, which outsold top-selling regular SUVs like the Scorpio, XUV500 and Tata Safari in almost no time. Renault hopes to achieve the same success with the Lodgy, the company’s suggesting for the sub-compact MPV segment. This segment already fields the Maruti Ertiga and will soon welcome Honda’s sub-compact MPV, the Mobilio. So with cars like Ertiga and Mobilio, this segment is set to become the next big thing in the country. Having said that, Lodgy, which is already on sale in several global markets, is Renault’s hope in this segment.
Expected price: Rs ten Lakh – Rs fifteen Lakh
Expected launch: Mid 2015
The next generation Ford Figo will make its global debut in Brazil before making its way to India by early 2015. Like the Ford EcoSport, this hatchback has also been developed by Ford Brazil, indicating that this product will primarily target emerging markets, including India. The Brazilian market will get a naturally aspirated 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol mill, capable of churning out 85bhp, while running on gasoline and ethanol. But the India-bound version might proceed to be powered by the existing engine options – 1.4-litre diesel and 1.2-litre petrol. If rumours are to be believed, Ford India might also launch the new-gen Figo with the 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine that also powers the EcoSport.
Expected price: Rs five Lakh – Rs seven Lakh
Expected launch: Mid 2015
In terms of design, the XUV500 Hybrid looks exactly like the standard XUV500. It retains all the standard features suggested on the car, and the only differentiating factor will be the electrified motor that works in conjunction with the Two.2-litre mHawk diesel engine. This will be the very first diesel hybrid vehicle in the Indian market.
Expected price: Rs fifteen Lakh – Rs eighteen Lakh
Expected launch: 2015
Expected to be launched sometime in 2015, the XE will be Jaguar’s response to the entry level luxury sedans like BMW three Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The fresh Jaguar XE will be the very first product to utilise the company’s fresh aluminium architecture that was showcased in the C-X17 concept in 2013. According to the company, the aluminium structure will give the car ‘exceptional treating, spectacle, refinement and efficiency’. The XE will be suggested with a fresh engine line-up called ‘Ingenium’ in different capacities and power output options.
Expected price: Rs twenty eight Lakh – Rs forty five Lakh
Expected launch: Early 2015
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Upcoming Cars in India – two thousand fourteen and two thousand fifteen – NDTV CarAndBike
Upcoming Cars in India – two thousand fourteen and 2015
The year two thousand fourteen brought along a broad array of vehicles, including a long list of cars that are set to arrive in India. So we put together a comprehensive list of upcoming cars that will be seen in dealerships sometime within this year or the next.
Based on the Vista X1 platform, the Tata Bolt proceeds to be as broad and tall as the Vista. It adds 30mm to its length, thanks to the extended fetish mask, while the wheelbase is identical to the Vista’s 2470mm. Tata has stated that the name Bolt represents speed and represents a winner’s attitude. The car is expected to be launched in July.
Expected price: Rs Four.Two Lakh – Rs 6.6 Lakh
Expected launch: two thousand fourteen End
The facelift of the Renault Duster’s Dacia twin debuted at the two thousand thirteen Frankfurt Motor Showcase, and Renault Duster was unveiled soon after. The facelifted Duster features a host of cosmetic switches including a dual-tone chrome grille, large air-dams, revised headlamps with double-optic units and daytime running LEDs, under figure cladding, chromed harass pipe in rear diffuser and fresh tail lamps. It is expected to arrive in India by the early 2015, since the company will very first launch a 4×4 version of the car in September.
Expected price: Rs eight Lakh – Rs 12.28 Lakh
Expected launch: Early, 2015
The GLA concept car was very first unveiled at the two thousand fourteen Shanghai Motor Showcase in April and is now all set to reach Indian dealerships by September this year. Beginning May, Mercedes-Benz dealers in India had commenced accepting bookings for the compact SUV’s GLA two hundred CDI variant. This indicates that the very first GLA variant to land in India will be powered by a Two.1-litre diesel motor that makes 135bhp and 300Nm of torque. It will come mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Expected price: Rs thirty Lakh – Rs forty five Lakh
Four. Maruti Suzuki Swift Facelift
The Maruti Suzuki Swift has been one of the best-selling hatchbacks in India since 2011, and now it is ready for a facelift. The hatchback largely remains the same as far as outward design is worried, except for the fresh L-shaped LEDs in the front and silver detailing on the bumper. Much like several cars on this list, this one is also expected to this year.
Expected price: Rs Four.42 Lakh – Rs 6.71 Lakh
Expected launch: November, 2014
Five. Maruti Swift DZire Facelift
The Swift Dzire facelift is expected to arrive around the same time as the Swift facelift. In terms of looks, it will remain the same as the old Dzire albeit the fresh L-shaped LEDs upfront, and silver detailing on the front bumper.
Expected price: Rs Four.9 Lakh – Rs 7.Five Lakh
Expected launch: November-December, 2014
Suzuki S-Cross SX4 debuted at the two thousand thirteen Geneva Motor Showcase and is expected to arrive in India towards the end of two thousand fourteen or early 2015. Basically the crossover version of the European SX4, the SX4 S-Cross is pretty much as spacious as the Renault Duster and Nissan Terrano. It will be suggested with both, petrol and diesel engines.
Expected price: Rs eight Lakh – Rs fourteen Lakh
Expected launch: By the end of two thousand fourteen or Early 2015
The Ciaz’s design is inspired by the ‘Suzuki Authentics Concept’ and looks totally fresh as compared to the SX4. It features sharper character lines, while the surface looks more contemporary. The Ciaz will also get a broad chrome grille and large wraparound headlamps.
Expected price: Rs 7.25 Lakh – Rs Ten.Five Lakh
Expected launch: October, 2014
Honda’s entry in the B+ hatchback segment, the Jazz looks sportier, and bolder in its fresh avatar, thanks to Honda’s ‘Titillating H Design’ philosophy. It looks like a decent hatchback, and will now get fresh headlamps with metallic inserts and turn indicators on the wing mirrors, however it risks resembling the previous generation Jazz. The car is also expected to suggest a class-leading 390-litre boot space.
Expected price: Rs Four.7 Lakh – Rs 7.Five Lakh
Expected time of arrival: By the end of 2014, or early 2015
It looks fairly similar to the GO hatchback, so much so that the side profile is almost identical up till the C Pile. The MPV, however, gets extra space or the third row and measures 3995mm in length. It is built on the GO platform, and shares the 1.2-litre petrol engine with the hatchback, however the diesel model might use the Nissan Sunny’s 1.5-litre K9K unit.
Expected price: Rs Five.7 Lakh – Rs 7.Five Lakh
Expected launch: Third or fourth quarter of current financial year
The Taigun will be Volkswagen’s reaction to the likes of Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster. Tho’ there are rumours doing rounds that Volkswagen might bring in another sub-compact SUV instead, we think the Taigun is a truly good product and fits the sub-4 metre requirement and also looks decent. And that is most likely the reason why Volkswagen showcased the vehicle at the two thousand fourteen Auto Expo. It’s Three,859mm long, 1,728mm broad and 1,570mm tall.
Expected Price: Rs eight Lakh – Rs twelve Lakh
Expected launch: 2015
11. Maruti Ertiga Automatic
Launched recently in Indonesia, the automatic version of the Ertiga might also come to India in the third or fourth quarter of this calendar year. The India-bound Ertiga AT will get a 5-speed transmission. However, this will just be a switch of gearbox and the car will proceed to be powered by the 1.4-litre K14B petrol engine that produces 93bhp and 120Nm of torque.
Expected Price: Rs seven Lakh – Rs 7.Five Lakh
Expected launch: October-November 2014
12. Volkswagen Vento Facelift
Volkswagen’s mid-sized sedan – the Vento – will receive a makeover sometime during the festive season. Since the Vento and Polo are essentially the same cars albeit the sedan-esque boot on the former, the updated models of both the cars will look similar in design up till the third pole. The Vento might also sport some revisions at the rear.
Expected price: Rs 7.Five Lakh – Rs eleven Lakh
Expected launch: September-October 2014
13. Mahindra S101 Sub-compact SUV
Codenamed the S101, Mahindra’s sub-compact SUV will take on the Ford EcoSport when it arrives in the market. The car will take its design inspiration from the company’s popular SUV, the XUV500 and might use the Quanto’s 1.5-litre twin-turbo diesel engine. If reports are to be believed, Mahindra is also developing a petite 1.2-litre petrol engine with its Korean auto company SsangYong. The company might fit this engine in several of its upcoming cars, including the sub-compact SUV.
Expected price: Rs six Lakh – Rs 8.Five Lakh
Expected launch: Early 2015
Wielded by Indian car manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra, South Korean auto company SsangYong is expected to launch the Korando C SUV in India by the early next year. The car was recently launched in its home market. It is expected to sport a Two.0 l DOHC 4- cylinder turbocharged diesel engine under the rubber hood, with the option of either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Expected price: Rs fifteen Lakh – Rs eighteen Lakh
Expected launch: 2015
15. Mahindra Scorpio Facelift
However the facelifted Scorpio will get a revised front and rear end, it will retain the overall design typical to the SUV. The two thousand fourteen Scorpio facelift is expected to get fresh headlamps, revised grille and a refurbished front bumper. The rear will also receive fresh tail-lamps, tailgate and bumper, which will help the fresh Scorpio look much sportier. Our sources claim that the updated Scorpio will also see some significant switches inwards the cabin and will suggest more features.
Expected price: Rs 8.Five Lakh – Rs eleven Lakh
Expected launch: October 2014
Based on the Punto hatchback, the Fiat Avventura will share its engine and underpinnings with the former. The Avventura will take on the likes of Volkswagen Cross Polo and Toyota Etios Cross. Since it will get more features and extra equipments than its hatchback inspiration, the Avventura will be stronger on the pocket as compared to the Punto.
Expected price: Rs five Lakh – Rs eight Lakh
Expected launch: July – September 2014
Unveiled at the two thousand thirteen Detroit Motor Showcase, the CLA-Class is Mercedes’ fresh entry-level sedan that will be placed below the C-Class. Like the A-Class and B-Class, the Mercedes-Benz CLA is also based on Mercedes’ fresh MFA platform. The CLA is expected to be suggested with numerous petrol engine options and one diesel mill. Power will be transmitted to the wheels via a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox. The company will very first roll out the performance-oriented CLA forty five AMG version in India, while the regular CLA will come early next year.
Expected price: Rs twenty five Lakh – Rs thirty Lakh
Expected launch: Early 2015
The Redi-GO will be a premium suggesting from Nissan’s low-cost car brand Datsun. Tho’ the car will be pricier than the Go hatchback, it will still be more affordable than its rivals. It retains the chrome hexagonal grille from the GO and GO+ but gets sleeker swept-back headlights. The fascia also includes a futuristic bumper which is separated from the front grille by a narrow air dam. The headlights and the fog lamps will have LED inserts.
Expected price: Rs five Lakh
Expected launch: 2015
The company witnessed overnight success with the Duster, which outsold top-selling regular SUVs like the Scorpio, XUV500 and Tata Safari in almost no time. Renault hopes to achieve the same success with the Lodgy, the company’s suggesting for the sub-compact MPV segment. This segment already fields the Maruti Ertiga and will soon welcome Honda’s sub-compact MPV, the Mobilio. So with cars like Ertiga and Mobilio, this segment is set to become the next big thing in the country. Having said that, Lodgy, which is already on sale in several global markets, is Renault’s hope in this segment.
Expected price: Rs ten Lakh – Rs fifteen Lakh
Expected launch: Mid 2015
The next generation Ford Figo will make its global debut in Brazil before making its way to India by early 2015. Like the Ford EcoSport, this hatchback has also been developed by Ford Brazil, indicating that this product will primarily target emerging markets, including India. The Brazilian market will get a naturally aspirated 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol mill, capable of churning out 85bhp, while running on gasoline and ethanol. But the India-bound version might proceed to be powered by the existing engine options – 1.4-litre diesel and 1.2-litre petrol. If rumours are to be believed, Ford India might also launch the new-gen Figo with the 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine that also powers the EcoSport.
Expected price: Rs five Lakh – Rs seven Lakh
Expected launch: Mid 2015
In terms of design, the XUV500 Hybrid looks exactly like the standard XUV500. It retains all the standard features suggested on the car, and the only differentiating factor will be the electrified motor that works in conjunction with the Two.2-litre mHawk diesel engine. This will be the very first diesel hybrid vehicle in the Indian market.
Expected price: Rs fifteen Lakh – Rs eighteen Lakh
Expected launch: 2015
Expected to be launched sometime in 2015, the XE will be Jaguar’s response to the entry level luxury sedans like BMW three Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The fresh Jaguar XE will be the very first product to utilise the company’s fresh aluminium architecture that was showcased in the C-X17 concept in 2013. According to the company, the aluminium structure will give the car ‘exceptional treating, spectacle, refinement and efficiency’. The XE will be suggested with a fresh engine line-up called ‘Ingenium’ in different capacities and power output options.
Expected price: Rs twenty eight Lakh – Rs forty five Lakh
Expected launch: Early 2015
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