Automobile manufacturers showcased many new models at India's flagship automobile show in Greater Noida hoping that new variants will help revive consumer sentiment at a time when the sector is going through a prolonged slump. Here are a few of them.
Automobile manufacturers unveiled many new models at India's flagship automobile show in Greater Noida hoping that new variants will help revive consumer sentiment at a time when the sector is going through a prolonged slump. Here are a few of the new models unveiled at the auto show. Maruti Suzuki India launched the much awaited Celerio hatchback (pictured here) at a starting price of Rs. 3.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The automated manual transmission (AMT) version starts at Rs. 4.29 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Toyota's first ever crossover, Etios Cross made it global debut in Brazil, last year and now the company has brought it to India. Despite sharing the platform with the Etios Liva hatchback, the Etios Cross looks more rugged and sportier than the regular model.
Jaguar F-Type R Coupe is the successor to the legendary E-Type. It combines the sporty character and premium feel that is much associated with Jaguar flawlessly.
The new Honda Jazz compact crossover was showcased at the Auto Expo. Honda will offer the new Jazz in both petrol and diesel fuel engine options.
Renault rolled out the updated Fluence at Rs 14.22 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Though the car looks identical to its predecessor, the new bumper, revised front grille, new alloys and daytime running LEDs, give it a sporty character. In terms of equipment, the car now gets a new infotainment system with Sat-Nav (satellite navigation), R-link infotainment system and a new instrument cluster that now has analog and digital displays.
Chevrolet unveiled Adra concept to take on Ford EcoSport. The Adra has been completely designed in India.
Ford unveiled the 2014 Fiesta which will replace the existing generation Fiesta in India. The new Ford Fiesta now has a new common family face with a trapezoidal front grille, with laser-cut headlights. What adds more to its overall personality is the power-dome hood design. The tail-lamps too have gone through detailing and are now bigger in size, giving the car an improved stance.
After a long wait, the updated Chevrolet Beat has finally made its Indian debut. Wearing the new automatic headlamps, new front grille, fog lamps, and new front bumper, the new Beat facelift appears to be sportier, stylish and more outgoing than its previous model. The rear too gets updated with new tail lamps, stylish rear spoiler, redesigned rear bumper and high mounted stop light.
The new Hyundai Santa Fe is based on the company's most popular Fluidic-derived Strom edge design philosophy and looks more aggressive and sportier than its predecessor. Prices start at Rs 26.3 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and the SUV will be available in three variants, the company said.
Maruti announced its foray into a new segment by unveiling SX4 S-CROSS concept, which it says “combines compact-car know-how, from models such as Swift, with high performance technologies honed for sports utility vehicles.”
Tata Motors unveiled the Jump aka Nexon compact SUV. The new Nexon SUV is built on the same X1 platform, on which Vista and the new Falcon family cars are being developed. The new Jump compact SUV will be Tata Motors' answer to the Ford EcoSport, Renault Duster and likes.
Maruti showcased the concept Ciaz to compete with the likes of Honda City and Hyundai Verna.
Based on its popular Brio hatchback platform, the new Honda Mobilio multipurpose vehicle looks very young and sporty. The new Honda Mobilio MPV will directly compete with the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Chevrolet Enjoy and Nissan Evalia.
Ford showcased the Ford Figo compact sedan concept, announcing its foray into this sub-4 metre sedan segment. The company has not revealed any launch plans for this compact sedan concept built on the same platform as the EcoSport.
Nissan India unveiled the much awaited Sunny facelift with some vital alterations at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo. With a new grille that has three horizontal slats and chrome inserts, new fog lamps, redesigned headlights, front bumper, air dam and chrome ascent, the 2014 Sunny facelift looks more aggressive than before.
Skoda India MD Sudhir Rao with the upgraded version of Skoda Yeti
Volkswagen showcased the Taigun SUV
Hero MotoCorp showcased its 620cc super premium motorbike Hastur
Renault showcased KWID CONCEPT, a concept car targeted at meeting the needs of young customers in the compact car segment.
Harley Davidson launched Street 750, its first made-in-India bike at Rs 4.10 lakh. The Street 750 will be the cheapest Harley Davidson bike in the Indian market. Bookings for the Street 750 will start from March 1, 2014, the company said.
A version of Harley Davidson's Street 750 is displayed at the Auto Expo in Noida. (Photo: AP)
Fiat unveiled the Avventura compact crossover, which is a more rugged-looking version of the Punto. But both the cars share most parts, components and the platform.
A Yamaha R25 bike displayed at the Auto Expo. (Photo: AP)
Chevrolet 2014 Corvette Stingray showcased at the 12th Auto Expo. (Photo AP)
People look at the interiors of Piaggio's concept city car NT3 (Photo: AP)
Honda's CBR 650F will be assembled in India by FY2016. It will be priced below Rs 7 lakh.
Suzuki unveils new 250 cc premium bike Inazuma
BMW's i8 Electric Hybrid Supercar has finally made its Indian debut at the Auto Expo. The gasoline engine delivers power to the front wheels of the car, while the electric motor transmits power to rear wheels. Boosted with both the power sources, this hybrid supercar can accelerate to 100 kmph from standstill within 4.5 seconds. The car impresses equally with its fuel efficiency figures. It returns a class-leading 40kmpl of mileage.
The Range Rover Long Wheel Base model is all about luxury and that is exactly what this Range Rover has to offer. Beside more legroom, the Range Rover LWB offers executive class seats that recline 17 degrees (8 degrees in the standard version). The pampering continues with the 10.2-inch screens at the rear and deployable tables. It comes with a price tag of Rs 3.5 crore.
Mahindra's 300cc Mojo premium bike gets radial brakes, USD forks and Pirelli Sport Demon tyres. Mahindra plans to launch the Mojo in June 2014 and it will be pitted against the likes of the Duke 390 and the Ninja 300.
Mahindra Reva, the electric mobility division of Mahindra & Mahindra, has unveiled the Mahindra Halo, a two-door, two-seater electric sports car concept. The high capacity battery which basically runs the show can power the Halo from 0-100km/h in less than 7 seconds while the top-speed is claimed to be in excess of 200km/h.
Mercedes Benz India managing director and CEO Eberhard Kern, front, and Member of the Divisional Board Mercedes Benz Cars, Ola Kallenius, at the launch of the CLA 45 AMG (Photo: AP)
Isuzu's pick up truck D-Max Space Cab was showcased at the auto show (Photo: AP)
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar unveiled the BMW i8 hybrid car at the auto show (Photo: AP)
Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra poses on the Jaguar Land Rover Range Rover LWB during its unveiling at the auto show (AP Photo)
Actor Kareena Kapoor, left, with Dilip Chabria during the launch of Tia, a car designed by Mr Chabria (Photo: AP)
The 2014 Linea facelift comes with a redesigned front grille, new fog lamp clusters and new bumper that give it a more matured and premium look than the existing model.
Datsun unveiled redi-GO CONCEPT
BMW launched the BMW 3 Series GT at a price tag of Rs 42.75 lakh. The new 3 Series GT shares a great resemblance with the BMW 5 Series GT, but the premium styling, up-market interior and enhanced driving dynamics define its class and give it a different character.
