New Small Cars in India

India is one of the largest small cars market in the world. All auto manufacturers around the world are eyeing on the Indian small cars market to increase their global sales figures. Tata Motors are ready to launch its most anticipated model Tata Nano in India in the ultra-cheap small cars market segment, The other auto manufacturers of premium small cars are also not lagging behind.

The leading auto manufacturer Honda Motor Co is also ready to launch Honda Jazz in the segment of small cars in India by June 2009. Honda Jazz is expected to be priced at the range of Rs. 5-6 lakh and will share its platform with Honda City. Honda Jazz is expected to be powered by specially developed 1.2L engine. The car was showcased at the Delhi Auto Expo 2008 and is much awaited model from Honda.

Maruti Suzuki is also planning to launch its most awaited model Maruti Ritz in the segment of small cars in India by April 2009. Maruti has launched its A-Star last year in small cars segment and now its plans to splash the country with its new car Maruti Ritz that would also be in the segment of small cars in India. Maruti Ritz is expected to be priced in the range of Rs. 4.5-5.5 lakh and will be powered by 1.2L petrol engine as well as 1.3L multi-jet diesel engine.