Latest information on expected new car launches in India.
When to expect: Early 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.55-60 lakhs
Volkswagen had unveiled the second-generation of the Touareg at 2010 New York International Auto Show. With the Volkswagen Touareg being a CBU, even India will get the 2011 Touareg once its launched in the European market....
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When to expect: Early 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.13-16 lakhs
After the launch of the new Verna, Hyundai is aiming at launching most of its new cars in India. Hence the decision to launch the Sonata is not a surprise. The Sonata features Hyundai’s modern fluidic design philosophy and hence features a large chrome grille and massive projector headlamps....
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When to expect: Early 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.7-11 lakhs
The first Tata Safari was launched in the late 90s and since then it has been the flagship model on Tata Motors, until lately the Aria was launched in October 2010. The Safari has got two facelifts and engine changes. Tata Motors had even revealed its plans to make a new Safari on the newly develope...
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When to expect: Early 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.5-7 lakhs
General Motors had announced that it will launch a few products from the SAIC Motor stable. To start off with, they will launch vehicles from the Wilung line-up which includes the CN-100 which is likely to compete with the Mahindr Xylo....
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When to expect: Early 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.5.50-7.50 lakhs
Tata Motors has been expanding its range by adding more variants to its current portfolio. The Pimpri-based automaker launched the Aria 4x2 this month to fill in the price gap between the already existing Safari and the 4x4 version of the Aria. The Vista will soon get a facelift (as we had mentioned...
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When to expect: Early 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.5-7 lakhs
India is a country obsessed with vehicles that can pack in a lot of people. Naturally, since Indian families tend to be large. Indeed, it is one of the primary reasons why people buy SUVs and MUVs, for the number of people that can fit in. Among low cost MUVs Maruti Suzuki has done well with the Eec...
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When to expect: Early 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.20-26 lakhs
Chevrolet is all set to launch the new Captiva, with a new front end. With its signature two-tier grille and oversized bow tie logo. The headlamps too have been redone. There’s also more bulk to the wheel arches and larger wheels....
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When to expect: Early 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.6-8 lakhs
Post split, Mahindra has made subtle changes on the Verito, formerly known as the Logan. However these are changes on a minimalistic level. Now Mahindra plans something more substantial. The company is working hard on morphing the Logan into a sub 4m car. This means, like the Tata Indigo CS, the Ver...
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When to expect: Early 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.11-12 lakhs
The Fiesta sedan, currently on sale here, too will get something new in 2012. The sedan is now offered with either a 1.5-litre diesel and petrol engine which is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. However the company is soon going to offer the Fiesta with its double clutch Powershift gearbox....
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When to expect: Early 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.60-70 lakhs
The new M-class gets a redone front end and rear. The headlamps are new and so is the big bumper up front. Interiors too are spruced up in tune with the exteriors making way for more features per se. It will be available with a choice of three engines across variants which will consist of the ML250 ...
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When to expect: Early 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.39-40 lakhs
The Montero is one capable off-roader and next year it is getting a minor cosmetic upgrade. The changes begin with a new chrome grille sitting above a new skid plate shaded in black. New 12-spoke, 18in alloys are also on the cards....
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When to expect: Mid 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.7-9 lakhs
Renault has moved out of the Logan pact with Mahindra and the company has now officially announced that they will bring two of their cars to the Indian Market. One among the SUVs would be the Renault Duster. The Dacia Duster so to say is a funky looking SUV and one of the cheapest in the world. In I...
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When to expect: Mid 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.18-28 lakhs
The sixth generation of the 3-series adopts the new family face and is longer and features an extended wheelbase too. This will surely help liberate more space inside. It also gets a full colour HUD, which displays speed and navigation information....
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When to expect: Mid 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.10-13 lakhs
Just like the Sonata, the new fluidic Elantra is also just round the corner. However unlike the Sonata, the Elantra gets a rather sporty hue to its design. The large headlamps and ridged bonnet add to this feel....
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When to expect: Mid 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.16-22 lakhs
The Endeavour will soon get an all new face, which looks more muscular. The SUV has been tarted up in every way to make it more capable off-road. It is also larger and will offer more space inside. Inside, an all new dash will greet you....
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When to expect: Mid 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.20-25 lakhs
Mercedes-Benz in India had been waiting for the new B-class to arrive and now that it has, the company will launch it here soon. The B-class now sports a design more matured than before, albeit with signature Mercedes design elements. Interiors have been tweaked to offer better room. First time feat...
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When to expect: Mid 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.9-11 lakhs
Mitsubishi launched the cracking Lancer Evo in India this year and come next year, the aging lancer will be replaced by the new version. The new Lancer sports the same gaping grille and sleek headlamp combo as the Evo. It is unmistakably the new face of the Lancer and menacing enough to lure Indians...
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When to expect: Mid 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.95-96 lakhs
If you thought the 911 was perfection, then Porsche has just improved on perfection! For, in its latest 6th generation avatar, the 911 has become even more aerodynamic and tech savvy. The headlamps look different and so do the front air dams with day time running lamps.
Carrera models will offer th...
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When to expect: Mid 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.14-18 lakhs
Skoda always had plans to introduce a DSG variant as an additional option on the Yeti....
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When to expect: Mid 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.13-17 lakhs
Tata had recently introduced the 4x2 version of the Aria to increase its sales by making it more affordable. Now, Tata Motors is working towards a higher-end version for its crossover which will come with an automatic gearbox. The automatic version of the Aria has already been undergoing tests in In...
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When to expect: Mid 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.22-23 lakhs
The Bug has undergone a complete redesign. Although it is much larger now and sports new panels, somehow the classic appeal is retained. New bi-xenon headlights along with day time running lamps are added. 19in wheels come standard but there are more options to choose from. Inside, the dash is all n...
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When to expect: Mid 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.250-300 lakhs
Ferrari rocked the supercar world with the launch of the 458 and now comes the Spider. The Spider features a lightweight aluminium top that folds down into the engine bay in 14 seconds without hampering aerodynamics....
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When to expect: Mid 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.120-150 lakhs
While India has already got the SLS AMG, the Roadster will also come into the market next year. The Roadster features a fabric roof that folds up and down at the flick of a button, in just ten seconds....
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When to expect: Mid 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.5-7 lakhs
The Sail hatch shares the platform with the notchback version and hence is as wide and tall as its cousin. It even has an identical wheelbase! Now this could very well mean that the Sail is a very spacious hatchback....
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When to expect: Mid 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.12-13 lakhs
Force has got it right with the One! It’s spacious, offers a gamut of features and a good ride and handling pack. The Daimler sourced 2.2-litre common rail engine with 141bhp on tap is also super smooth and offers ample power and torque....
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When to expect: Late 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.18-25 lakhs
The Fiat Bravo is Fiat's new small family car that was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2007. The car was designed by the Fiat style centre and Austrian automotive company Magna Steyr was involved in engineering most of the car’s body and fittings....
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When to expect: Late 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.23-25 lakhs
Honda CR-V's first concept picture has been released by Honda. The new CR-V is likely to debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motorshow. The new CR-V will be more feature loaded than the current generation....
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When to expect: Late 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.3.50-5 lakhs
Since the time Mahindra and Mahindra took over Reva, the deal between Reva and General Motors got void. So, the plan to introduce the electric version of the Spark won't become reality....
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When to expect: Late 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.10-14 lakhs
If the tyres on this 2012 Fiesta SUV mule are any indication, Ford may be intent on hitting the Jeep trails with its new, small SUV. The 16in wheels seen on this test car are shod with Pirelli Scorpion ATR tyres....
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When to expect: Late 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.17-20 lakhs
After the success of the Santa fe, it will not be surprising to see Hyundai launch the new age Tucson in India. The new Tucson gets a bold new face with a large grille and sweeping lights. A prominent shoulder line adds muscle and the ample ground clearance establishes it as a proper SUV....
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When to expect: Late 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.10-14 lakhs
Force Motors has forever been associated with Mercedes-Benz. Even its best known product, the Traveller, is an old Merc really. Moreover the engines powering most Force vehicles are made under licence from the German giant. Now on its way is another such MPV. The company is soon going to launch a ve...
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.8-10 lakhs
The Fiat Panda was recently unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show and we hear that it will arrive in India soon. The new Panda features a completely revised shell and looks quite sporty, especially thanks to the large air dam up front. The ridged bonnet adds to the flair as well. Finally the rear en...
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.20-25 lakhs
The present day diesel engines are quick, silent and efficient; they are giving the petrol engines a run for their money. After manufacturing only petrol engines for decades, Honda has produced its first diesel engine to boost its sales. Honda Siel will use this engine in its Accord to boost its sal...
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.5-8 lakhs
Nissan could launch a MPV called NV200 for the Indian car market. Nissan plans to manufacture the NV200 in a joint venture with defence and commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland....
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.6-9 lakhs
With Volkswagen coming in full swing, Skoda aims to expand its portfolio in India. Skoda has given a facelift to the Fabia and very soon the Yeti will be launched. In 2011, Skoda plans to launch the Fabia Scout, the estate version of the Fabia....
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.4-5 lakhs
Mahindra had launched its Xylo in January 2009 and now the company plans to launch a Mini-Xylo. The Mini-Xylo will be less than four metres in length and will have a diesel engine. This could be a 1.5-litre diesel engine and as the Mini-Xylo is less than four metres, it will avail the 12 percent dut...
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.6-7 lakhs
Chevrolet plans to launch four new cars in 2011 and the Chevrolet Sail is one of them. The Sail is the first GM car that is designed and developed completely in China. This has helped GM to bring down its development cost. The Sail gets the new Chevrolet family design cues like the bold and modern h...
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.20-28 lakhs
The Q3 will be the smallest Audi ‘Q’ model and it will compete with the likes of the BMW X1. This will be Audi's premium SUV in a compact form. The Audi Q3 will cost something similar to the BMW X1 and is expected to be launched something early in 2012....
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.3-5 lakhs
General Motors plans to introduce a few products from the SAIC Motor stable. One of the Wuling Hongtu Minivan was spotted in Maharashtra....
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.12-15 lakhs
Honda has revealed the pictures of the new Civic which will be launched in Malaysia. The new Civic is somewhat similar to the design of the Civic which will be launched in the North American market. This is likely to be the new Civic for the Asian market and we could expect to come to India....
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.4.40-7.60 lakhs
Rumours have been floating around of the Fiat Grande Punto getting a mid-life facelift. It is being said that the Grande Punto will sport the new Evo front grille and design and there will changes on the inside as well....
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.6-9 lakhs
Ford has truly taken the Indian market quite seriously and to show that it means business, it has promised no less than eight new models in the recent future.The company has already tasted success with the ‘made for India’ Figo hatchback and now expects the same from the Fiesta sedan, which it has l...
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.3.50-5.50 lakhs
The Volkswagen up! is perhaps the company's most ambitious project to invade the small car market worldwide. The production version of the same was unveiled at the recent Frankfurt Auto Show in Germany. However, the one taking centre stage was the two door variant which will be limited to the Eurpoe...
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.5-8 lakhs
Ashok Leyland showcases the Stile, which is a van that shares the same platform with the Nissan NV200. Both the vans will be built on the same assembly line....
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.28-37 lakhs
The A4 has got a facelift and now gets new headlamps that are more in line with that of the new A6 along with slightly more aggressive outlines for the hood, grille and the air intakes in the front bumper. At the rear, there’s a mild tweak to the tail lamps and twin exhausts have now been made stan...
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.85-87 lakhs
The S6 uses the 420bhp version of the new 4.0 TFSI. The twin-turbo V8 provides 550Nm of peak torque and accelerates from 0 to 100kmph in just 4.8 seconds and is electronically governed to 250kmph....
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.40-50 lakhs
Caterham will soon introduce the SP/300.R in India after its launch in the UK. The SP/300.R is at present undergoing various tests with the car being scheduled to be officially launched in the UK in May. The SP/300.R uses a Lola-developed chassis that weighs about 545kgs and is powered by a supercha...
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.28-38 lakhs
The sixth generation of the 3-series adopts the new family face and is longer and features an extended wheelbase too. This will surely help liberate more space inside. It also gets a full colour HUD, which displays speed and navigation information. The new 3 now gets the option of an 8-speed automat...
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.3-5 lakhs
Fiat India is likely to get a small car that will be a segment below the Grande Punto and it will compete with the likes of Indica. There has been speculation that the Italian manufacturer will get back its old horse – the Palio – with new interiors. But the chances of Palio coming back are likely i...
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When to expect: 2012
Estimated Price: Rs.4-6 lakhs
At the recent centenary celebrations at Chevrolet, the company unveiled a facelifted version of the Beat. Among new bits are the grille (now much larger and split into a two-tier design), redesigned headlamps and an all new bumper. The ORVMs are now sleeker and look smarter. The tail lamps too have ...
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