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Part-2 - SUVs to be launched in 2012
10 February, 2012 : Ford unveiled its breathtaking EcoSport crossover SUV at the Taj Palace in New Delhi on 4th January 2012. The EcoSport appears to be a very exciting combination of a compact car, SUV and a hatchback with very trendy exteriors and a powerful engine. The SUV, priced at Rs7 to 9 lakhs, has been launched in the sub-4 metre category, giving it excise benefits. The car has been kept a little on the heavier side and is a little lesser aerodynamic to boost up the power produced by the engine. Ecosport gives one a smooth ride, giving out a joyous driving experience even on the rugged Indian terrain. The interiors of the SUV are spacious enough to accommodate five people with ample space for leg and head room and luggage. Comforts in the car include an AM/FM radio, CD player and a powerful air conditioner amongst others. The safety features include burglar alarm system, airbags and inertial back seat belts, ABS and EBD.
Ecosport is equipped with a one litre, 3 cylinder ecoboost direct-engine. The turbocharged petrol engine gives out a maximum power of 120 bhp and maximum torque of 170 Nm. The car contributes to a mileage of not less than 20 kmpl and has recorded a very low CO2 emission of 140 gms/km.
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Part-1 - SUVs to be launched in 2012
09 February, 2012 : Audi has finally launched the Q3 in the D+ segment on 5th January, at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi. The compact SUV, available in both petrol and diesel versions, has been positioned against the BMW X1, with a far more superior styling compared to the other SUVs with a huge front grille, LED headlamps and tail lamps. The car, built on the platform of the Volkswagen Tiguan, can accommodate five adults comfortably. The SUV, priced in the range of Rs.25-30 lakhs, will be available in four to five variants and will also provide an option for a two-wheel drive system.
The New Audi Q3 diesel variant is equipped with a 2,000 cc 2.0 TDI engine with a power of 177 HP, paired with a front-wheel drive system. The 140 HP variant will allow the Q3 to return a combined fuel economy of less than 5.2 liters per 100 km. Audi Q3 is powered by a 2.0 TFSi engine with options for either 170 HP or 211 HP. The most powerful version of the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 6.9 seconds and achieve top speed of 230 kmph. Comfort features of the Q3 include AC with dual zone climate control, remote central locking, rear armrest with cup holder, electric driver seat adjustment, dash integrated music system and electric door mirrors. Safety features will include four airbags and three rear seat belts.
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Part-4 - Sedans to be launched in 2012
24 January, 2012 : The next generation Lancer has been included in the SE AWC range, positioned in between the DE, SE and GT models and the Ralliart versions. The car is the most successful series of the company with sales of the brand hovering about the 1,500 units per month mark, capturing about eight percent of the market share.
The new Lancer sports a more powerful 2.0 Litre 4-cylinder turbo engine with a maximum output of 295 hp, maximum torque of 300 pound feet and a Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) drive system. The Fuel consumption has been reduced from 7.6 litres per 100 km to 6.8 litres per 100 km in case of the manual transmission and from 8.2 lt/100 km to 7.2 Lt/100 km in case of the CVT variant. Other luxury features in the car include Bluetooth telephone connectivity and steering wheel audio, heated front seats, power drivers seat, privacy glass and phone controls. The exterior appearance has been updated with front corner air dams while reversing camera and sensors come as standard features. The safety features of the car include active stability control, dual front, side and curtain and driver’s knee SRS airbags and ABS braking system with Electronic Brake Force Distribution. The Mitsubishi Lancer range has been rated the highest five-star rating according to the ANCAP safety rating.
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Part-3 - Sedans to be launched in 2012
23 January, 2012 : Hyundai plans to launch its most awaited next generation Sonata, based on the design of the Mercedes CLS. The new Sonata is expected to be available with advanced wireless monitoring system, linked to a monitoring centre. Hyundai unveiled the new Sonata at the 2012 Auto Expo, to be held between 7th and 11th January 2012 in New Delhi. It is also possible that the car will be completely made and developed in India itself, to keep the price of the new fluidic style car highly competitive. The new Sonata Sedan is expected to be priced about Rs. 18 lakhs and to be pitted against the Honda Accord, Skoda Superb and Volkswagen Passat in the Indian market.
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Part-2 - Sedans to be launched in 2012
20 January, 2012 : Not to be left behind in the race for launching upgraded versions of successful car models to woo buyers, Fiat plans to launch a facelifted version of its car, the Linea, in 2012. Linea, launched initially in January 2009, is likely to feature new front and rear bumpers, new head and tail lamps, new front fender and also a new boot lid. The company also plans to upgrade the interiors. In spite of improving on the car and launching a fully loaded T-Jet variant, Linea failed to attract a good response, selling only 947 units in January 2011, which was its best recorded performance. The car was launched in India a day before the 11th Auto Expo started.
It is speculated that Fiat will mildly tune its 1.3 litre multijet engine to give a displacement of 1,248 cc. Fiat expects to storm the car market with the facelifted version of the Linea.
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Part-1 - Sedans to be launched in 2012
19 January, 2012 : Audi plans to launch a revamped version of its popular car, the Audi A4. The A4 has enjoyed better popularity and acceptance when compared to the BMW 3 series and the Mercedes C Class. The new A4 will feature the trademark front grille, LED light strips and rear lights apart from wearing new hood and rear bumpers, new steering wheel, a revised ignition key. The car has added slight tweaks to its shock absorbers and a new electromechanical power steering system apart from more comfortable interiors.
The new A4 will offer engine variants of a 1.8 TFSI petrol engine with an output of 120 hp and a 2.0 TFSI offering 210 hp. The diesel 2.0 TDI engine will have an output of 134 hp while the more powerful 3.0 TDI engine will have an output of 201 hp. The diesel 3.0 litre engine will be offered in the high end variant of the A4.
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Part-3 - Small Cars to be launched in 2012
18 January, 2012 : Launched way back in 1963, the Mini Cooper made a name for itself winning the Monte Carlo rally three times apart from winning in numerous races and rallies across the world. Mini Mania is now all set to launch the diesel version of the car. The New Cooper is expected to debut in Geneva in March 2012 and to make it to the showrooms by June 2012. The MINI brand has been launched in India during Auto Expo 12.
The diesel version of the furious petrol fired Mini Cooper is equipped with a 2.0 litre turbocharged diesel engine, giving out 143 bhp at 4,000 rpm, producing a top speed of 215 kmph. Maximum torque of 305 Nm is produced at 1,750 to 2,700 rpm. The car has a fuel efficiency of 65.7 mpg and emits 114 grams of CO2 per kilometer. The most powerful diesel car has been kept lightweight to improve fuel efficiency. Other fuel-saving features of the car include Brake Energy Regeneration, auto start/stop functions, shift point display, electric power steering and the need-based operation of ancillary components.
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Part-2 - Small Cars to be launched in 2012
17 January, 2012 : Ford plans to launch the revamped model of hatchback car, the Ford Figo. Though the original Kinetic Ford design has been retained, the car has been given a new look with slightly sharper headlamps and a more angular appearance though the changes are more defined in the rear side. The revamped car sports a more sleek appearance and a premium looking exterior. The new Figo has scoops for fog lamp and appears sharper and edgy. Ford has also introduced an entirely new variant of the EXi in petrol and diesel versions, taking up the number of variants offered by it to 10. The Ford Figo was launched in India in 2010.
Ford continues to offer both the 1.2 litre petrol and 1.4 liter diesel engine versions. Ford has priced the new car at Rs 3.7 lakhs for the base variant. The upgraded version has priced its high end Titanium variant with an additional Rs18,000.
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Part-1 - Small Cars to be launched in 2012
16 January, 2012 : BMW 1 Series is one of the popular car models of BMW, known to be synonymous with driving pleasure. The popular hatchback has made its mark in the history of BMW, selling more than one million units in the worldwide markets. The revamped car carries a high-tech engine and suspension system, taking up the fuel efficiency apart from providing better internal space and attractive and innovative features. The car stands out as the only rear wheel driven car in its class.
The 2012 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a turbocharged 1.6 litre petrol engine that pumps out 247 bhp, while the diesel version with a turbocharged 2.0 litre engine churns out 181 bhp. The engine in both the options is mated to a six-speed manual or an eight speed automatic transmission system. The SUV is expected to storm the market, impressing the onlookers with its precisely molded body shape, youthful and stylish appearance, two ranges of interiors and exterior design choices with a host of exclusive personalization options apart from contributing an impressive fuel efficiency of 18 kmpl. The SUV will be priced from Rs. 17 lakh onwards.
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EXPORTS: THE SAFEST WAY OUT FOR CAR MAKERS?
10 January, 2012 : Car makers in India are currently going through a phase of sluggish growth in the domestic sales. The negative sentiment has been triggered by the intermittent hikes in the prices of fuel and higher rates of interest. During April-October 2010, buoyant demand for cars which went up to 33% had prompted car makers to focus on the domestic market. Car exports during the period had seen less than 2% growth during the period. The trend however seems to have reversed during the current year. The various car companies are now turning exceedingly towards promoting exports to make up for the slacking domestic demand.
The Industry lobby, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) has reported that sales declined by 1.8 percent to 13.79 lakhs during April-October 2011 while exports during the same period escalated by 19% to touch 2.93 lakh units. Global car makers including Hyundai, Nissan Motor Co Ltd and Ford Motor Co which shifted a large part of their manufacturing activities to India, to leverage on the growing opportunities here, have been seen to lead the trend of increased exports.
Siam has reported that the Hyundai factory of Sriperumbudur shipped 1,44,000 units out of India while Nissan Motor Co started exporting the Micra in October 2010 and dispatched 59,770 units during Apr-Oct 2011. Likewise, Ford India Pvt Ltd which started exporting its small car Figo in June 2010 registered shipments of 15,402 units during the period (4,882 units in 2010). The trend of exports is more pronounced in case of petrol models, the demand for which has fallen steeply in the Indian markets. Ford aims to export 20% of its total production by the end of March 2012, while Nissan India declined to comment on the issue.
A major dampner for the car makers is the unstable situation in the European markets. Hyundai Motor India Ltd shipped 1,44,000 units to Europe during April-October 2011, going up by just one percent from the exports in 2010. Hyundai, which exports cars made in India to over 150 countries, has faced dwindling demand from Europe. Exports to European countries which comprised 55% of the exports during 2009 have come down to 45 % currently. Another disadvantage for Hyundai is the fact that the company had shifted the production base of its i20 model from India to Turkey in March 2010.
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