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• Tata Safari Storme Pictures Write Review

  Tata Safari Storme

  Expected launch Date : May 2012

  Estimated Price : N/A

  5 April, 2012: Tata Motors is all set to bring in its much awaited SUV, Tata Safari Storme this year. Safari Storme codenamed earlier as Tata Merlin, was unveiled at the Auto Expo this year. Apparently, the Tata Safari Storme launch will be done by the end of April or beginning of May 2012. This SUV will ride on Tata Aria platform and would turn out to be an awesome performer on road and off road as the X2 chassis and double wishbone suspension is borrowed from Aria. The Tata Safari Storme carries the same 2.2 litre of DiCOR engine but will be mated to a new G76 MKII gearbox for better gear shifts. This engine is capable of producing the same 140 BHP of power along with 315 Nm of torque. The interiors have been done in pseudo wood finish, while the high quality upholstery further adds more charm to the SUV. The wheel arches on the exterior have been done beautifully with new wheels, which comes out to be the USP of the car. Tata Safari Storme price would be kept competitive thereby giving a strong competition to its rivals in the Indian car market. Our guess is around Rs 10 lakh. Keep checking this space for more updates.

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• Mahindra Mini Xylo Pictures Write Review

  Mahindra Mini Xylo

  Expected launch Date : Jun 2012

  Estimated Price : N/A

  22th-Oct-2011: Mahindra & Mahindra wants to dip all its fingers in butter. The hysteria about Mahindra XUV 500 has not even dimmed and company is making news with a host of upcoming vehicles. Mahindra Auto is foraying into the sub 4-meter cars range tooth and nail. The much awaited among them is the Mahindra Xylo Mini. The launch of Mahindra Xylo Mini is expected to take place during the 2012 Auto Expo in Delhi.  Mahindra Xylo Mini is the compact SUV which is specifically a toned down version of the Mahindra Xylo in terms of dimensions and engine. The Xylo Mini is a 5-seater expected to come with a 1.1498 cc 3-cylinder CRDI engine from the range of Mahindra’s CRDI engines. Mahindra Xylo Mini will have the advantage of the low price in comparison to the premium hatchbacks and the sedans with the consumers looking for a small family car.

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• Audi Q3 Pictures Write Review

  Audi Q3 2.0 TDI

  Expected launch Date : Jun 2012

  Estimated Price : N/A

  11 Mar, 2012: Audi Q3, the baby SUV by Audi will soon be seen on Indian roads too as the entry level product is on the brink of launch. To be launched in 2 litre diesel engine only, the SUV will sport a 7 speed automatic dual clutch DSG gearbox including the manual S-tronic mode and the Quattro all-wheel drive system. This will definitely take its price ahead of the arch rival BMW X1 which costs between Rs 22.40 lakh-Rs 30.40 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

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• Chevrolet Sail Hatchback Pictures Write Review

  Chevrolet Sail Hatchback

  Expected launch Date : Jun 2012

  Estimated Price : N/A

  6th-Jan-2012: Chevrolet Sail hatchback has been unveiled during the Auto Expo, 2012. The compact Chevrolet Sail is not just interesting from outside, what goes under the hood is even more exciting.  The 1.2 L diesel from Chevrolet Beat is not all that we are going to see as speculated. GM India has ultimately decided to satisfy the crowd this time with a 1.3 L diesel engine addition that too, not long from now. Hold your breath to hear the good news. The Chevy Sail will be launched not later than April this year by the looks of it with both the fuel options. Speculations are rife that Chevrolet Sail will replace Aveo U-Va small car by Chevrolet in India as the latter has not garnered much sales.Guess the price contest would be interesting until GM India makes the big announcement on Chevrolet Sail price.

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• Hyundai Elantra Pictures Write Review

  Hyundai Elantra

  Expected launch Date : Jul 2012

  Estimated Price : N/A

  24th-Jan-2012: Hyundai Motors India, the second largest car maker and the top exporter in the country, is all set to launch its fourth generation premium sedan, 2012 Hyundai Elantra. This new sedan was unveiled at the 11th Auto Expo and managed to receive an awe-inspiring response. The official launch date hasn’t been finalized so far, but fresh reports suggest that 2012 Hyundai Elantra will sizzle on the Indian roads in next four to five months. Under the bonnet, this new premium D-segment sedan will come with 2 engine options, one being the dynamic 1.8 litre of petrol engine with VTVT and the other being 1.6 litre of CRDI VGT engine. The engine has been coupled with both manual and automatic transmission. With all the strong specification, the 2012 Hyndai Elantra price would be pretty hefty and is expected to range between Rs. 12 lakh to Rs. 14 lakh.

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• Chevrolet Enjoy Pictures Write Review

  Chevrolet Enjoy

  Expected launch Date : Aug 2012

  Estimated Price : N/A

  23rd-Jan-2012: Chevrolet Enjoy MPV was unveiled at the Auto Expo 2012. The MPV has been tailored for local market conditions and would be priced at about Rs 7 lakh. Manufactured with the collaboration of it Chinese partner-SAIC, Chevrolet Enjoy which is better known as Hong Guang in China, will hit Indian market in second quarter of 2012. The car was shown at the Auto show with nameplate Chevrolet MPV and numerous tests will be done on the new car so that it comes out as perfect rival of Innova like Maruti Ertiga, Nissan Evalia etc. The seven seater-Chevrolet Enjoy will be suitable for those seeking style and space.

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• Renault Duster Pictures Write Review

  Renault Duster

  Expected launch Date : Aug 2012

  Estimated Price : N/A

  9 April, 2012: Renault Duster’s launch has been delayed and it is being said that the under 10 lakh compact SUV will arrive in October near Diwali. Sources say that before the launch, Renault India wants to expand its dealership network throughout the country. Price wise, Renault Duster will sit between yet-to-be-launched Renault Scala and Renault Fluence. The stylish and truly rugged Sports Utility Vehicle will sell in both petrol and diesel variants.

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• Nissan Evalia Pictures Write Review

  Nissan Evalia

  Expected launch Date : Sep 2012

  Estimated Price : N/A

  18th-Feb-2012:  Nissan Evalia which was unveiled at the Auto Expo, 2012 will barge in the market by August, 2012, as confirmed by industry sources. Earlier the van was popular with the name Nissan NV200, however, the Japanese car manufacturer has christened it as Evalia now. Now Renault-Nissan plans to expand their vehicle-cum-engine manufacturing factory with a second production line at their Oragadam plant near Chennai. Since the manufacturing of Evalia will be localized at Nissan’s factory near Chennai, the company will be able to price it competitively near its arch rival-Innova. Nissan Evalia price will be no less than Rs lakh. Built on Nissan’s B-platform, the Evalia is a seven-seater with a 2+3+2 configuration and will also compete with upcoming Maruti Ertiga.

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• Tata Manza CS Pictures Write Review

  Tata Manza CS

  Expected launch Date : Oct 2012

  Estimated Price : N/A

  18th-Nov-2011: In response to the lower excise duty on sub-four meter cars, Tata Motors is set to roll out a shortened version of its entry-level sedan Tata Manza. Tata Manza Compact Sedan christened as Tata Manza CS can be launched by the end of this year or early 2012. Although Tata Manza CS price is under wraps, with the squeezed version Tata Manza CS, the company will be in a position to cut down the price significantly by Rs. 30,000 to 40,000 compared to its longer counterpart.  It is most likely that this ‘CS’ version of the Manza will be launched in 1.4-litre SAFIRE and 1.3-litre Quadrajet engines. The new car will have more rear seat leg-room and a larger boot than the latter owing to the longer wheelbase than the Vista by 50mm. Tata Manza CS will be on the same platform as the Manza sedan and the exteriors will more or less be same in design. The interiors of Manza CS will largely remain same with some downgrades possible on base variants to keep the pricing competitive.

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• Ford Ecosport Pictures Write Review

  Ford Ecosport

  Expected launch Date : Oct 2012

  Estimated Price : N/A

  24 April, 2012: Ford Ecosport, the first compact SUV from Ford India is nearing its launch. The fact is evident from the official Ford India’s website where Ecosport has been featured with more details. One can review Ford Ecosport completely from the website. Ford Ecosport price is expected to fall between Rs 7 lakh-Rs 9 lakh. The cute looking compact car that was shown recently in the Beijing Auto show will come powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine. Ford Ecosport India will haul out as good power and torque as retrieved from a 1.6-litre engine (120 Ps-170 Nm) while maintaining fuel efficiency figures high. From the pictures of the show, it is gauged that the production version has not been tampered much in comparison to the concept displayed before. The production of this vehicle (new generation) which was globally unveiled in Auto Expo India, 2012, will start soon. Keep checking this space for the launch date.

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