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Volkswagen Phaeton Launch Date

It is expected that Volkswagen will launch Volkswagen Phaeton in March 2010.

Volkswagen Phaeton Price

It is expected that Volkswagen Phaeton price will fall in the range of Rs 75 to 78 lacs.

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Leading luxury car manufacturer Volkswagen planning to launch its luxurious sedan model Volkswagen Phaeton in Indian market. The Volkswagen Phaeton will be build on the same platform which is used to build Audi A8. Volkswagen Phaeton is the excellent combination of higher standard materials, new cutting edge technology and exceptional designs. Volkswagen expects potential in Indian auto market and it decided for the number of launches in Indian market that will include Volkswagen Phaeton in premium sedan segment, Volkswagen Beetle in premium hatchback segment, Volkswagen Polo and Golf in in mid-sized hatchback segment, Volkswagen Toureg in premium SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) segment and Volkswagen Tiguan in compact SUV segment. Volkswagen Phaeton is expected to be launched in Indian market by the end of this year or in January 2010. It is expected that Volkswagen Phaeton price will be fall in the range of Rs 75 to 78 lacs.

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After the partial success of BMW Z4 roadster, luxury car manufacturer BMW plans to launch its cost efficient and much stylish SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) model BMW X1 in the Indian auto market. BMW plans to launch BMW X1 with comparatively lower price tag to capture more market share and to make its position stronger in luxury car market. The company, however not disclosed the exact prices of BMW X1 but it is expected that it will be priced in the range of Rs 25 to 30 lacs. The company unveiled this stylish SUV at Delhi Auto Expo and plans to launch it in the India auto market in the second quarter of 2010. It is expected that the BMW X1 will be launched with five variants and it will be available with both manual and automatic transmission option. All five variants of the car will be equipped with the diesel powered engine. It is expected that the BMW X1 will be launched in India as a CKD (Completely Knocked Down) unit and it will be manufactured at the company’s Chennai based manufacturing plant.

Tata Aria Launch Date

It is expected that Tata Motors will launch Tata Aria in the month of April this year.

Tata Aria Price

The compny official indicates that Tata Aria price will fall in the range of Rs 12 to 14 lacs.

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After the huge success of Tata Safari in SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) segment, India’s third largest passenger car manufacturer Tata Motors has planned to launch stylish MUV (Multi Utility Vehicle) model Tata Aria in the Indian auto market. Tata Aria is a versatile cross-over which will be loaded with all stylish features that any premium SUV offer and it will take place between MUV and SUV. Tata Aria is an eight seater luxurious MUV model build on roadster concept that Tata Motors displayed Geneva Motor Show in year 2000. With the launch of Tata Aria the company plans make its position stronger also in premium vehicle segment. The company however not disclosed the exact prices of Tata Aria but it the company official indicates that it might be priced in the range of Rs 12 to 15 lacs. The company plans to launch Tata Aria with highly competitive price tag to give tough competition to other models of its segment like Ford Endeavour, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Innova, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Captiva, Toyota Fortuner and yet to launch Skoda Yeti.

Nissan Micra Launch Date

It is expected that Nissan Micra will be launched in Indian market in the month of May or June 2010.

Nissan Micra Price

It is expected that Nissan Micra price will fall in the range of Rs 4 to 5 lacs.

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Japanese auto major Nissan planning to launch its most awaited premium hatchback model Nissan Micra in Indian market in May 2010. Nissan Micra is a five door A-segment small hatchback model which will be launched in Indian market as a joint venture with Renault. Nissan is working aggressively to launch Nissan Micra in Indian market and it has recently setup its manufacturing plant at Chennai as a joint venture with Renault and it has invested Rs 4,500 crore for this project. This new manufacturing plant has the capacity to produce 4 lacs unit of car per year but initially Nissan will produce only two lacs unit of cars. The company official said that they are planning to launch Nissan Micra in Indian market in the month of May or in June 2010.

Skoda Yeti Launch Date

It is expected that Skoda will launch Skoda Yeti in the month of June 2010 in the Indian auto market.

Skoda Yeti Price

It is expected that Skoda Yeti price will be fall in the range of Rs 10 to 12 lacs.

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Leading premium car manufacturer Skoda planning to launch its globally popular compact SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) model, Skoda Yeti in Indian market. Skoda will launch this compact in Indian market somewhere in the first quarter of 2010. Skoda plans to launch Skoda Yeti in mid SUV segment and it will be launched in the price range of Rs 12 to 15 lacs. Skoda plans to launch Skoda Yeti with highly competitive price tag to compete other cars of this segment like Mahindra Scorpio, Tata Safari and Maruti Grand Vitara. Skoda Yeti will takes place between the gap of Skoda Fabia and Skoda Octavia, from the Skoda's product portfolio in India. Skoda Yeti is not a true SUV, it is like a crossover vehicle or we can say that it is a model that exist between a car and an SUV.

Tata Indica Vista Electric Launch Date

It is expected that Tata Indica Vista Electric will be available in the Indian auto market by May or June 2010.

Tata Indica Vista Electric Price

Tata Motors has not yet disclosed its exact price but it is expected that Tata Indica Vista Electric price will fall in the range of Rs 6 to 7 lacs.

Overview

Homegrown auto company, Tata Motors displayed a new vehicle based on electric power in Delhi Auto Expo 2010. The electric car is based on New Tata India Vista and hence named as Tata Indica Vista Electric (electric). The new electric car by Tata was also showcased at 79th Geneva motor show last year. The car is being developed and produced in Norway by Tata Motors' UK subsidiary, Tata Motors European Technical Centre. Miljo Innovasjon, the subsidiary of Tata Motors who is developing the car, had selected TM4 to provide electric motors. The semi-knocked down kits are to be exported from India to Norway for assembling. The first electric vehicle by Tata's is believed to be launched in India by 2011. The car will be launched in Norway first during 2010 and will have left hand drive.

European car manufacturer Volkswagen has launched its most awaited hatchback model Volkswagen Polo at Auto Expo. The company has launched Volkswagen Polo with both petrol and diesel models. The car will be available at from March 2010 at Volkswagen showroom across the India. Volkswagen polo will be available with six variants three in petrol and three in diesel. The company, however, not disclosed the exact prices of the car but he said that the exact prices of Volkswagen Polo will be available from March 2010 when it will be available in showroom. The company official said that all variants of Volkswagen Polo will be priced in the range of Rs 4 to 7 lacs. Volkswagen is well known for its luxury cars but in India, the company eyes on hatchback segment as the Indian auto market dominated by small hatchback cars as 70% of Indian car buyers comes for this segment. Volkswagen Polo got huge popularity at European market because of its stylish looks, performance, advanced features which are available at low price tag. The compete details of Volkswagen Polo along with its engine, mileage, acceleration, and interior, exterior and safety features are given below.

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After the huge success of Hyundai Santro, India’s second largest auto manufacturer Hyundai Motor Co launched Hyundai i10 in same hatchback segment and it has gained much popularity in Indian market since its launch in 2007. Hyundai i10 is a premium hatchback segment model that takes place between Hyundai Santro and Hyundai Getz. Offering quality and equipment for the customers is the key priority of Hyundai i10. Offering of this car gives a practical approach to the world. Its styling features with standard AC system are very effective. It is fun to drive with this vehicle. Equipped with standard features Hyundai i10 proves to be high class car, some standard features are also available on the instrumental panel also some of these include tachometer, electronic trip meter, electronic odometer, low fuel warning lamp, digital clock etc. For the comfort and convenience Hyundai i10 is availed with i-Relax front seats, front and rear power windows with child lock, AC with heater, 4 speed blowers, internally adjustable ORVMs, and many more.

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After the huge success of Mitsubishi Outlander in premium SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) segment, now Japanese auto manufacturer, Mitsubishi Motors plans to launch its luxury sedan Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X in Indian auto market. Mitsubishi Lancer Evo is a luxurious sedan model that is expected to be launched in Indian market by the end of this November or in the month of December this year. Mitsubishi Motors will launch this car in India as a joint venture with Hindustan Motors. Mitsubishi Lancer is loaded with an array of exciting features including its exteriors, interiors and safety measures. According to the company officials Mitsubishi Motors will bring Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X as a CBU (Completely Built Unit) through import and they will decide whether this car can be manufactured here locally or not. Bringing it as a CBU may push the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X price to high end. In International market the car costs $30,473 (Rs 12 lakh) to $32,697 (Rs 13 lakh) for different variants but after adding the import duties Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X price will lead to Rs 21.70 lakh to Rs 23.5 lakh.

New Toyota Altis is one of the biggest car brand been launched by Japanese car maker Toyota Motors. This car would be pruduced in India at its Indian plant Toyota Kirloskar Motor. The most amazing about the car is its amazing style and improved engine versions with advanced technologies like engine transmission, which gear up the vehicle for better fuel efficiency. It is expected that it is going to be competitive partner for Skoda and Honda group of company models.