25 posts tagged “indian-car”

The global car industry is experiencing a slow down but Indian car industry seems to be on a roll. There are speculations that in the next five years the Indian car market will witness the launch of a million new cars.

India is believed to be one of the fastest growing market in the world and is expected to reach 2.6 million in the next 5 five years. In the present scenario the Indian car market stands at 1.5 million and the launch of new cars is raising the figure at a rapid pace. In the recent months many new cars have been launched including the Mahindra Xylo, Fiat Linea, Mighty Muscular Scorpio, BMW X6, new Skoda Superb variants, and the small wonder Nano. And a car like Nano that has brought a new revolution in the auto industry is sure to foster the Indian market.

These figures and speculations are not just in air. Even the international research organization, J. D. Power Asia has predicted that the Indian passenger car market would reach about 2 million by 2010.  With such a promising growth India will soon take over China and U.S. in the auto sector.

Maruti Suzuki WagonR is one of the leading hatchbacks in the Indian car market. But now the car manufacturer feels that a new excitement should be penetrated into the car for better response from car buyers in this competitive car market.

Maruti plans to draw inspiration for the facelifted WagonR from the Japanese WagonR. The boxy and cute structure of the car will now become more aggressive with large headlamps, new nose, stylish bumper, and a honeycomb mesh grille.

There will be some significant changes in the interior as well. It will now be more refined with advanced technologies and more functional features. Under the hood the 2009 WagonR will have a 1.0-litre engine borrowed from the Alto or maybe the same engine as available in the existing WagonR. What adds to the excitement is that these modifications and new features will be available at no extra cost. Maruti Suzuki plans to sell the 2009 WagonR at the same price as the current WagonR.

Following a grand debut in India Mahindra Xylo now drives to Nepal. Xylo has received a tremendous response from car buyers across the country and has registered incredible sales in just a few months.

In Nepal Mahindra will only launch the top-end variant E8 and the 8-seater E2 model. It is believed that in Nepal Mahindra holds a strong presence and with the launch of this powerful car from its stable the company plans to further strengthen its foothold there.

Mahindra Xylo is packed with the best of features and technologies that every car owner aspires to have in his or her car. A perfect blend of luxurious comfort and advanced technology at a cost effective price is something that is sure to win the hearts of people in Nepal.

The company will sell the Xylo in Nepal through its distributor Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd. And Mahindra is sure that the distributor will provide the company a strong competitive edge in the Nepalese automobile market.

The Ritz is known as Splash in Europe as is now making inroads to the Indian car market. With the launch of Ritz in India, Maruti Suzuki desires to add one more small and global car to its portfolio.

Ritz will mainly cater to the needs and demands of small urban families with its compact size, impressive fuel efficiency, and powerful technologies. The car will be rolled out in both petrol and diesel variants with the petrol version powered by 1.2-litre KB series engine and the diesel version driven by the 1.3-litre multijet engine. Further to that the car will be mated to 5-speed manual gearbox and offers easy and smooth maneuverability.

The car will coexist with the ageing WagonR platform but will be introduced with the bets of technologies. In India, the Ritz is speculated to be launched by the end of May and will compete with leading hatchbacks like Hyundai i10, Hyundai i20, Skoda Fabia, Fiat Palio, and Tata Indica Vista.

Mahindra-Renault is planning to roll out the Sandero in 2009. The proposed car is a perfect symphony of state-of-art technologies, excellent design cues, and affordable price tag.

Basically the Sandero is designed on the platform of the popular sedan Mahindra-Renault Logan. You can also call it a Logan without the boot. In Indian the car is expected to roll out with in the price range of Rs 4 to Rs 5 Lakh competing with the Swift, Skoda Fabia, and the proposed Honda Jazz. Though the pricing of these hatchbacks will be more or less similar it is said that the Sandero will comparatively have a spacious cabin.

If you look at the car’s exterior you’ll find the car to be dynamic and robust. Moreover, the expressive headlamps, stylish bumper, impressive grille, and seamless profile accentuate the visual appeal of the car. The aggressive flanks strengthen the robustness of the exterior appeal. In the interior the car is packed with host of innovations and functional technologies.

The Renault Sandero is expected to roll out from Mahindra’s facility from where the Logan is being rolled out.

Porsche Cayenne diesel is soon to hit Indian shores with a powerful V6 engine that generates 240 bhp. The car carries the same overture and cues as the petrol Cayenne but beholds new technologies to boost power and performance.

You would be surprised to know that the Cayenne diesel is the first diesel car from Porsche. The car was basically designed for the European market but the great response from Indian car buyers forced the car manufacturer to bring the diesel variant to India as well.

The Porsche Cayenne diesel with its powerful engine mated to Tiptronic S transmission enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 214 km/h. The diesel version is also compliant to the proposed BS IV emission norms.

Furthermore, the innovations like Porsche Stability Management and Porsche Traction Management have enhanced the off-road and on-road capabilities of the car with better ride quality and thrilling driving experience.

Priced at around Rs 64,950,000, Porsche Cayenne diesel is expected to launch by the end of this year.

German car maker Volkswagen inaugurated a new plant in Pune with an annual capacity of 110,000 vehicles and commitment of 580-million euro investment even as the economic slowdown is worsening in Europe and the US. The Pune plant will begin production of the Skoda Fabia compact car in May. This new plant represents the largest investment to date by a German company in the country, Volkswagen has claimed.

Volkswagen Group has conclusively arrived on India's emerging market and proves the fact that despite the impact of the financial and economic crisis India is still an attractive market for car manufacturers. According to the experts in the automobile sector, the Indian automobile market will grow from the present 1.2 million vehicles to over 2 million vehicles by 2014.

Said to be the most modern in the Volkswagen Group, the new plant in Pune features a high level of vertical integration and a large share of local suppliers. For Volkswagen, the new production facility, 61st in the worldwide production network, is a major stepping stone towards achieving its ambitious growth targets on the Indian subcontinent.

 Volkswagen has been manufacturing Skoda, Volkswagen and Audi models from its  Aurangabad plant since 2001. The company is likely to employ as many as 2,500 people for the Pune plant. Besides, it is said to be investing in the Indian supplier industry and expanding its dealer network across the country. 

Even before the car was launched, it had created a big hype amongst car enthusiasts across the globe. The car was planned by Ratan Tata to offer an affordable car to the global car market. Tata Motors has decided to drive the Tata Nano to global markets including Africa, South East Asia, Europe, U.S. and UK.

It’s still a long time for Nano to go global as there is lot of redesigning required for the international markets especially U.S. This is because the safety and emission norms in the U.S. car market are more stringent than the norms applicable in India.

Tata Motors has also decided to make some cosmetic changes that may attract buyers in the American market. Though the small changes in the car will add some extra cost, it will be an affordable car when compared to other cars plying on American roads. American version of the Nano will take at least three years to roll out.

Hyundai launched its global compact car in October 2007 and since then the company has received a tremendous response from car buyers across the globe. The car is designed with passion and packed with best-in-class technologies including the highly responsive kappa engine.

The introduction of Hyundai i10 was a significant milestone added to the glorious journey of Hyundai in India. And now the i10 reaching the fastest sales of three lakh is another milestone that clearly reflects the worth of Hyundai cars both in India as well as the global market.

Among the sales of three lakh cars, around 1.44 i10 have been sold in India and the rest were exported to various countries across Latin America, Middle East, European Union, and South East Asia.

In the year 2008 Hyundai i10 had received a host of awards for its excellent styling and technological creativity. The long list of awards along with the fastest 3 Lakh car sales is a sure sign of the car’s credibility.