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Toyota will launch its new car, Fortuner, in September this year. Fortuner was supposed to get launched in 2005, soon after Innova, but it almost took four years before it will be finally launched in India. With the date of Fortune’s first facelift soon approaching, Toyota made an intelligent decision to wait until then to launch the new model.
The Fortuner is built on Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle (IMV) platform which has been already used in Innova. The sturdy SUV comes with a 3-litre diesel engine with an output of 160 bhp. The Fortuner is initially targeted at the urban customers as its luxurious and cozy interiors promises a very comfortable travel.
Fortune will have to face heavy competitions from other SUV’s in the Indian market. The contemporary looks of Chevrolet Captiva or Honda CR-V might give them an upper hand over Fortuner. Price details of Fortuner are yet to be known, there are still assumptions that it will be priced approximately 20 Lakh.
The knocked down parts of the Fortuner will be assembled at the TKM’s plant in Bidadi. This new superior model will boost up the Toyota sales that are expected to be flat in 2009.
The competition in the car segment is growing really and just like in any other segment the SUV segment is heating up too. The car manufacturers are either adding a new variant or are upgrading the existing SUV with extra style, features and sometime with a different engine too.
Ford too shares the similar thinking and plans to introduce the face lifted version of Endeavour very soon. The new version of the SUV will be seen with all new chrome grille and redesigned headlights. Looks like Ford is setting is Endeavour all ready and powerful for the Toyota Fortuner which will make its debut in the Indian car market very soon.
Though there are no specific details about the revamped edition of the SUV but it is expected to replace the indirect injection engine with the CRDi engine with an output of 143bhp. The new Endeavour would also get a new 5 speed automatic transmission system against the new 5 speed manual transmission which is currently equipped in the existing Endeavour in India.
The exterior and the interior too will be seen with the subtle changes that will add an extra appeal to the SUV. Endeavour is the perfect off roader that shines on the Indian roads. Hope with all new looks and features Endeavour once again will lead the SUV segment.
Jazz is still awaiting launch and the Japanese car manufacturer is already working on another small car which is will be priced lower. In order to bring down the cost, the company is looking for localizing the component so that the price of the car will fall in the range of Rs 4.5 Lakh. The price and the specification of the car is still undercover but as it is from the house of Honda one can always expect the best.
The new car with the competitive price tag will be a strong competition in the small car segment. This will be the first car from the premium car manufacturer that will be built keeping India as a lead market. For the upcoming car Jazz, its home country will be lead market whereas US was the lead market for the Accord and Civic and Thailand for City.
The company is planning a mass volume for the new car. The car which will manufactured at the Honda’s new Rajasthan facility will hold the initial capacity of 60,000 cars annually which will be later increased to 2.5 Lakh units.
Jazz which is the first offering to the small car segment from the Honda has already created a demand in the market and now with the new car with an attractive price tag, Honda is started to threaten the other primary players like Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motors in the small car segment.
What every may come the car manufacturers will not step back with their new launches for India. The recession has not taken away the confidence from the car manufacturers, Nissan the Japanese car brand has decided to roll out eight new models in India by 2012. These lots will include both imported as locally produced cars from the Chennai plant.
Micra (also known as March) is a small car that the company is working on for the Indian market. The car is expected to make its debut by 2010 in the country. Micra for the Indian markets will sport both petrol and diesel engine and will compete with Maruti Suzuki Swift. The petrol version of this small car will be powered by a 1.2-litre three cylinder engine, whereas the diesel variant will come with a 1.5-litre Renault engine (currently used in Mahindra Renault Logan).
The sedan version of Micra which will be positioned against Swift Dzire too will make a grand entry into the Indian car market with powerful petrol and diesel engine.
Here is the good news for the SUV lovers. Very soon the Indian car market will get to see the all new version of Pajero from Mitsubishi Motors. Just like Toyota Fortuner, even the Pajero is based on a truck called Triton.
Mitsubishi Pajero looks great in its new version with aggressive front fascia, well designed cues and the strong body structure. The interior is also a complimented well which offers comfort, convenience, and luxury similar to that of striking looking Outlander.
The upgraded version of Pajero will come with a choice of two diesel engines which will be powered by a 3.2-litre engine with an output of 165 bhp and a 2.5-litre engine that delivers 140 bhp. The engine will be mated with the Triptonic-like INVECS-II automatic transmission. It also flaunts with super select four wheel drive system.
Fiat Linea one of the best offering to India from Fiat’s stable is going to turn more powerful for the Indian market. It is speculated that the Linea will be seen with a 1.6-litre multijet diesel engine and 1.6-litre petrol engine very soon. When the diesel engine will deliver the power of 118 bhp, the petrol engine will come with and output of 106 bhp. The powerful Linea is expected to enter the Indian car market by 2009 end.
Currently in India Fiat Linea is comes with a 1.4L 'FIRE' Inline-4 petrol engine with an output of 89 bhp and 1.3L Advanced Multi-Jet Inline-4 diesel that delivers 85 bhp. The engine mated with a 5-speed manual transmission offers a good, smooth, and comfortable ride.
The Fiat Linea with its style and power statement offers marvelous performance and impressive mileage. The car is available in six variants with two impressive forms, advanced multi-jet diesel engine and FIRE petrol engine. Active, Emotion, and Dynamic are the three variants that are available in both diesel and petrol.
The car with its retro styling grille is doing well on the Indian roads and now with more power added to Linea, its rivals have to think of different via to beat the powerful Linea.
Realizing the prominence of the Indian car market the Chinese car manufacturers are now planning to enter India. Over the years the car industry of India as gained a lot and also offered. Many foreign car manufacturers have succeeded in positioning themselves in India.
The two important car players of the China Chery Automobile and Great Wall Motors wants to enter the Indian car industry as their they have experience a little slope in their product sales in the markets of U.S. and Europe due to the economic crisis.
For a new car manufacturer to enter Indian markets it is important to have a local vendor to sell their products. For the launch of Cherry cars in India, the car manufacturer is in talks with the Sonalika group (makers of ICML Rhino RX). The Cherry cars are expected to make their debut in India by2010. The other car manufacturer Great Wall Motor (GWM) is also checking for the local partners to promote their models.
Lexus one of the most popular brand from Toyota will be soon seen on the Indian roads. Almost a year back this news was speculated but now it is confirmed. The commendable growth of luxury cars in India has prompted the car manufacturer to go forward with this decision.
There is no confirm date about the brand debut but very soon we can see Lexus cars in the Indian car market. Lexus cars have made presence in India but all of them are imported by the individual customers.
Not many will be aware of the Lexus brand. A little briefing will help in knowing the brand better. Lexus is a luxury brand which is a part of the Japanese car manufacturer Toyota Motors. It was in the year 1989 this brand was introduced in U.S. This brand grabbed great popularity and become one of the highest selling car brands. Lexus is available across the world. The brand was introduced in Japan in 2005 becoming the first Japanese luxury car brand to be introduced in its home market.
Maruti Suzuki Ritz will be seen on the Indian roads by May 15th. Ritz from the hatchback segment will be available in both petrol and diesel variants.
This all new model is India’s first car to be in compliance with the BS-IV emission norm. The car will be positioned as premium A2 market segment. The other models of this class are Alto, WagonR, Swift, Zen and A-Star. Ritz will be seen with two engine options- a 1.2-litre four-cylinder K-series engine with an output of 84 bhp and a 1.3 litre, 16-valve diesel engine that produces 74 bhp.
Maruti Suzuki already dominates the small car segment in Indian and by rolling out smaller cars it will further strengthen its position in the market. In last 24 months, the company has introduced seven new models and Ritz becomes the 8th new models to be introduced in the domestic market. Now only time can tell how Ritz is going to succeed in the Indian car market.
Skoda Auto from the house of Volkswagen rolled out from its stable the upgraded version of Octavia RS and Octavia Scout (in Indian it is christened as Laura) cars. The upgraded version will come with pioneering technologies and arresting designs.
The revamped version of Octavia RS is out with all new front fascia incorporated with RS logo and smart well designed headlamps. That’s not it; the LED fog lamps housed on the bold bumpers come with the corner function. Coming to its exterior beauty, the car is offered with the metallic paint with 18 inch Neptune wheels which add an extra charm to the car.
Coming to the other model called Octavia Scout, which was also redesigned gets improved grille and bold headlamps as well as metallic paint.
Equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, both the cars sport different engine.
These models enjoy good sales in the market and it is pretty sure that the revamped version will add more sales numbers to the car brand. For the Indian market we will soon get to see the upgraded version of Skoda Laura.
