New SUVs coming in 2012
Published On Nov 18, 2011 01:51 PM By CarDekho
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The Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) is a segment, which is slowly gaining importance in the country due to its adaptability on the on and off road conditions. Indian consumers are trying to discover their ambitions deeply embedded in them to trytheir hand on a relatively new SUV segment. The consumers are on a move from practicality in the quest of achieving something more interesting to make their lives worthwhile.
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On the contrary, the SUVs fill the bill of being an ideal family car most suitable for larger families going on adventurous drive including the family outings covering the difficult mountain ranges with the ease. The lower fuel economy is a sore factor in an SUV, which is slowly being worked on for better efficiency of late. While 2012 is packed with new sedans and hatchbacks, SUV segment is more filled with the new and revamped models of the existing SUVs. The premium segment SUVs are expected to dominate the utility vehicle segment offering a wide choice for the upper echelon consumers in India. The Japanese car manufacturer expects to outsell the closest competitors by far endowing a makeover to theToyota Fortuner, with mostly the cosmetic changes. The grille in the front has been worked on a bit giving an edge to the SUV among the other minor changes. The new Toyota Fortuner price is also expected to be a little higher at Rs 22 lakhs.
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Continuing the Audi lineage, the luxury car brand is expected to bring the SUV with an aggressive stance with its disturbingly piercing looks packed in its relatively compact body. The Audi Q3 is the smallest among the Audi SUVs likely to be introduced at a price of Rs 25 lakhs. Overjoyed with the exuberant success of Chevrolet Captiva, the upgrade on the SUV is long awaited. The consumers will see a thorough upgrade on Chevrolet Captiva inside out. Carrying the bold Chevrolet logo on the grille, the makeover is expected to be on all grounds. With more power than ever before, the Chevrolet Captiva will be launched at Rs 20 lakhs to stand up against Toyota Fortuner and Audi Q3.
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The dynamic presence of Mitsubishi Pajero Sport will strike new chords in the consumers minds. Going forward, they will be in sync with the sportier look offered by the new generation SUVs. Mitsubishi Pajero Sport will sport an exciting price tag of Rs 20 lakhs. The high profile car offered in both petrol and diesel options is the only SUV offered by Volkswagen in India. The Dakar rally winner in its new form is all set to take the market by storm once again in 2012 at a price of Rs 60 lakhs.
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Apart from SsangYong’s Rexton making it to the Indian car market Korando is yet another upcoming SUV to sit in the premium segment with its amazing performance soon to win the hearts of Indian consumers. The recently spotted SUV gives us an insight on its resemblance with the Mercedes-Benz M Class SUV. The SsangYong Rexton will be powered by a 2.0 L 4-cylinder engine to generate a peak power of 175 PS to be offered at affordable price of Rs 15 lakhs.SsangYong Rexton is expected to be the first SUV among the line-up to mark the beginning of the fruitful partnership between SsangYong-Mahindra to be launched at a price tag of Rs 18 lakhs. With the massive road presence and imposing personality, the SUV houses a powerful 2.7 L engine.
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The soft color tones of the exteriors and the authentic Chevrolet grille is just enough to carry its impending success alongside. The gigantic size makes its rivals fade away into thin air. The mid-sized SUV of the World is developed at the Brazil GM unit to be launched in India at Ra 20 lakhs. Renault's cross-platform sharing has set the expectations high this time. Renault Dacia Duster is strongly imprinted in ones mind leaving Renault Duster launch the only solution to feast our eyes upon, The entry-level SUV is a perfect example of a value proposition at Rs 8 lakhs. Don't go by the size, The second SUV from Ford is a clever package of power and adventure. The Ford EcoSport will be here to stay at a price of Rs 8 lakhs, a perfect choice who have a hatchback or an SUV on their agenda.
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