The countdown for the biggest auto extravaganza has begun with just nine days remaining for the 11th Auto Expo which will be host to 50 new launches including cars, two-wheelers and commercial vehicles, and with special focus on green technologies and environment as well. In this annual special feature we bring you sneak preview of the upcoming year’s hottest car launches.
The Auto expo will have over 1,500 participants from 24 countries. This year Delhi Auto Expo will be held from January 7 to January 11 and is the biggest ever with regard to the number of participants. From the 50 new launches - 32 will be just cars – with 24 domestic launches and 8 global. The rest will be in the commercial vehicles and the ‘others’ category.
Here’s the first list of cars:
Tata Merlin - Tata Safari face-lift: The 140bhp 2.2 DiCOR diesel engine will power the new model but will be substantially worked on to improve refinement. Expect the updated Safari to bear a price tag of around Rs 11 lakh.
Toyota Fortuner face-lift: The trusty 3-litre D-4D diesel will continue but there is a possibility of an automatic transmission being added with a price tag of 22 lakh.
Toyota Innova face-lift: The changes are largely intended to make the Toyota Innova more attractive to private car buyer with some minor tweaks to the exterior and interior looks. You can expect a small upward revision in price around the range of Rs 10-15 lakh.
New Volkswagen Beetle: India should get the 158bhp, 1.4-litre petrol engine and VW could import the Beetle with the 138bhp, 2-litre diesel too. This little beauty is expected to come with a price tag of Rs 25 lakh.
Tata Manza CS: The CS could use the Vista’s 1.2 petrol and 1.3 diesel engines. Like the Indigo CS, pricing should be competitive around the range of Rs 5 lakh.
Skoda Fabia Scout: A rugged, go-anywhere hatchback sounds ideal for India and that’s exactly what the Fabia Scout is. It is expected to come with a price range of 6-7 lakh.
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