Ford Focus

Ford, the US auto major, already launched its small car Ford Figo in India and aiming to launch more compact vehicles in the country. Now the company is planning to launch Ford Focus in India. However, the news is not new for Indian car lovers. From 2003, expectations are in air and a couple of Ford officials had also confirmed the news. Again the insiders are indicating the launch of Ford Focus in India. The Ford Focus was unveiled in Europe in July 1998 followed by worldwide launch in Feb 2000. After this year, Ford re-launched the car with more upgradation in different countries. In fact, Ford Focus is the best selling car of the US based auto firm. Once upon a time, it was the best selling family car in the UK. In International market Ford Focus is available in sedan, hatchback, 2-door cabriolet and coupe body type. But for India, it would be a sedan body type Ford Focus.

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Chevrolet Orlando

General Motors has introduced Chevrolet Orlando, concept MPV, at the Paris Motor Show, 2008; the production version of the MPV was showcased at the 2010 Paris Auto Show, reports say that it will commence sales in early 2011 while the Indian debut would be possible followed by European launch. The concept version was a seven seater affair and possessed crossover like built. The Orlando shares the same platform of Chevrolet Cruze.

If media reports are to be believed, the Chevrolet Orlando is supposed to replace Chevrolet Tavera. After discontinuing the Tavera in most of the BS III cities, there remains a void from Chevrolet side. The much-expected Chevrolet Orlando will be competing with the likes of Toyota Innova, Mahindra Xylo and other India bound mini MPV like Maruti R3, Nissan NV200, Hyundai ic25 and Ford B-Max. This yet-to-be launched Chevrolet MPV would be loaded with a 1.8 litre petrol mill and a 2.0 litre diesel powertrain. The 1.8 litre petrol engine is expected to produce a top power of 141 bhp while the 2.0 litre diesel engine would churn out maximum power of 131 bhp via either a 4 speed automatic, 5 speed or 6 speed automatic gearboxes.

The Chevrolet Orlando is expected to be tagged around Rs 10 lakh in India.

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Mahindra Renault Sandero

Auto major Renault planning to launch its new hatchback Renault Sandero in India by 2010,  as a joint venture with Mahindra under the name Mahindra Renault. Mahindra Renault Sandero will be available in both petrol as well as diesel engine option. The petrol engine is likely to about 1200cc capacity and diesel engine is around 1500cc capacity. Mahindra Renault will use their Nashik based manufacturing plant to assemble the vehicles.

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Fiat Bravo

In the list of samll cars, Fiat Bravo is manufactured in the brand name of Italian Auto maker. The name for the Italian car was revised after the name was given to it 'Stilo'. Bravo as a car is available in three door hatchback category and the Brava car an another variant is available in five door hatchback category. Presently available in two engien options one being the petrol and being the diesel version the car is a very powerful one with effective capacity to be offered to its customers.

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Skoda Rapid

Skoda Auto India is all set to launch its latest invent “Skoda Rapid” soon this year. This latest entry in the fleet of Skoda India is most likely to be based on Volkswagen Vento and Fiat Linea sedan. If speculations are to be believed, Skoda Rapid is going to incorporate same engine specifications as added in VW Vento i.e. 1.6L petrol/diesel added with dual transmission modes (Auto/Manual).

The Skoda Rapid price might come close to Maruti SX4 and much below Volkswagen Vento, there is going to be hard competition within the Sedan segment cars. After the launch of Skoda Yeti- the SUV segment car, “Skoda Rapid” is next in-line. And as per rumors, Skoda India is going to install some high-end tech specs in Skoda Rapid making it a milestone in Sedan car segment. So sit tight for a whole new riding experience with “Skoda Rapid”.

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Skoda Auto started its operations in India as Skoda Auto India Pvt. Ltd in November 2001. In India, the company is currently selling following car models - Skoda Laura, Skoda Fabia (manufactured in India) and Skoda Superb, Skoda Yeti (Imported) with Skoda Octavia model discontinued in 2010.

With Skoda Auto India having presence in most of the car segments, the company is going to make one more addition in Sedan car segment by launching the all new smoking hot “Skoda Rapid”. With company keeping tight lips regarding the Skoda Rapid specs and equipments, one thing is quite sure that it is going to offer good competition to other cars present in this segment. As per reports, Skoda Rapid will come with low price tag which and this will act as the main USP of this car. We all know that Skoda Auto India never compromise on comfort, technology and looks, so this time also it is believed that they will deliver a mind-suiting eye candy.

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Fiat Grande Punto Evo

Fiat India Automobiles Limited (FIAL) has launched its latest variant of its most popular small car model Fiat Punto called, "Fiat Punto 90 HP". The 1.3L, Multijet diesel engine of Fiat Punto 90 HP delivers 93 PS of maximum power with 209Nm of maximum torque that makes it the most powereful diesel hatchback in India. The car offers excellent drive dynamics – Ride, Handling, Braking and also superior fuel efficiency of 20km / l.

15 March 2010 - Fiat India Automobiles Limited (FIAL) has shooted two new variants of its most acknowledged ex-launched Fiat Punto called “1.2 Dynamic” and "1.2 Emotion" on March 15, 2010. These new variants will be powered by the 1.2L, FIRE petrol engine and will carry the same features like "1.4 Dynamic" and "1.4 Emotion". With the launch of these two variants, Fiat has phased out one its variant - "1.4 Emotion" due to its faded sales.

5 January 2010 -  Fiat Punto Evo touts itself to be the next level car in terms of design that promises to fulfill the most difficult of customer's demands. Fiat Punto Evo's main focus would be on the environmental implications, the technology and comfort while driving. Fiat Punto Evo technical prowess exhibits through its Euro 5 engines and the vast selection in the same. The new wheel from Fiat Puntocomes with a 1.4 petrol engine and 1.3 second generation Multijet diesel engine. A new technology called as the MultiAir technology has been incorporated in its engine and will be seen in all the Fiat engines. Another feature to look forward to in Fiat Punto Evo is its Blue&Me - TomTom which is a portable sattelite navigation unit that enables the driver use telephone, information and navigation functionalities through a color touchscreen.

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Volkswagen Tiguan

Auto major Volkswagen plans to launch its compact and also luxurious SUV Volkswagen Tiguan in India. Volkswagen Tiguan is based on Audi A5 platform and much luxurious in its segment. Volkswagen Tiguan is the new entry into the ever growing small SUV segment for Volkswagen. Volkswagen Tiguan was first showcased at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, and was debuted as a 2008 model for Europe. Volkswagen India plans to launch Volkswagen Tiguan in by the mid of this year and to compete with other SUVs of this segment like of Honda CR-V, Ford Endeavour & the most awaiting Hyundai Santa Fe. The Volkswagen Tiguan price is not yet disclosed by the company but it is expected it will be priced around 20lacs.

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