Honda BR-V

Japanese manufacturing giant Honda is ready to enter the red-hot compact SUV segment in India by confirming that the Honda BR-V will indeed be launched sometime around September, 2016. The BR-V's form is visibly based on the extended Brio platform and features multiple design elements borrowed from Honda's current range of vehicles such as the Mobilio, Jazz and City. Capable of seating 7, the compact SUV will compete against the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster and Maruti Suzuki S-Cross.The Honda BR-V is expected to be powered by the same set of engines that drive other Honda offerings like the City and Jazz. Engine options should include a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol and a 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel unit mated to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT automatic transmission box.

Honda BR-V Expected Launch: September: 2016

Honda BR-V Expected Price: 8 lakh - 10 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Diesel

After the launch of its Celerio diesel hatchback, Maruti Suzuki India is planning to bring in the diesel version of its top-seller Alto 800 as well. The will probably be showcased at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo before its official launch. The Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 diesel will become the country's most affordable diesel car. It will feature the same 793cc, two-cylinder diesel units that is good for 47bhp and 125Nm. While the Celerio diesel is claimed to return around 27.62km/l of mileage, the Maruti Alto 800 might return even better mileage thanks to its lighter weight.

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Diesel Expected Launch: 1st Half, 2016

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Diesel Expected Price: 4 lakh

Toyota Innova

The 2016 Auto Expo will see the long awaited new-look Toyota Innova break cover in India. The updated model is based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform and is lighter than the outgoing version.

The new Toyota Innova features a completely re-done front end with swept back head-lamps, a new front grille, LED DRLs and new fog-lamps while the rear end gets a new bumper along with updated tail-lamp clusters. Inside the cabin, the new Toyota Innova will include a host of bells and whistles including an intelligent touchscreen multimedia system with inbuilt navigation. Power will be provided either by a 2.0-litre petrol or a newly developed 2.4-litre diesel engine unit which put out 137bhp and 147bhp respectively. Transmission is provided by a manual gearbox for both engines with a 6-speed automatic gearbox available on diesel variants.

Toyota Innova Expected Launch: Mid-2016

Toyota Innova Expected Price: 10 lakh - 16 lakh

Toyota Vios

Although Toyota currently sells the Etios and Corolla Altis in India, the company is yet to launch a mid-size sedan to compete against the Honda City, Skoda Rapid, Volkswagen Vento and Hyundai Verna. The Honda City in particular, has been a runaway success in India, which signifies the importance of the segment. However, despite the long delay, the Japanese company is now ready to launch its own entrant into the aforementioned segment in the form of the Toyota Vios. The Vios is likely to arrive in India with a choice of either a 1.4-litre diesel or a 1.5-litre petrol unit. Gearbox options should include a 5-speed manual and 7-speed CVT automatic.

Toyota Vios Expected Launch: July, 2016

Toyota Vios Expected Price: 7.5 lakh - 12 lakh

Tata Zica / Tata Zica

The Tata Zica is an exciting new product that is scheduled to be launched by the Indian carmaking giant. The car's contemporary design and well thought out interiors seem to tick all the right boxes, especially if it's launched at a competitive price point. The Tata Zica is the first of the Kite siblings to be revealed with the sedan version expected to follow sometime later this year. The Zica will be available with a choice of 3-cylinder petrol and diesel engine units. The 1.2-litre petrol Revotron engine, also used in the Bolt and Zest, will pump out 83bhp and 114Nm of torque whereas the 3-pot, 1.05-litre diesel unit can make 67bhp and 140Nm of torque. Although unconfirmed, the hatchback will also be launched with an AMT gearbox at a later date. The hatchback will compete with the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Celerio and Hyundai i10 and should cost between 3 lakh and 4 lakh. The Tata Zica will be launched on 20 January, 2016. 

Besides the hatchback, the company will also be launching a sedan based on the hatchback. Although initially referred to by its codename, Kite, the Zica-based sedan may come bearing a completely different moniker. The car is expected to launch within the 1st half of 2016.

Tata Zica Launch: 20 January, 2016

Tata Zica Expected Price: 3 lakh - 4 lakh

Tata Zica Sedan Expected Launch: 1st Half, 2016

Tata Zica Sedan Expected Price: 3.5 lakh - 4.5 lakh

Mahindra KUV 100

The Mahindra KUV100 was recently unveiled in its production guise and is set to launch on 15 January, 2015. After the muted success of the Quanto, the Indian UV manufacturer will be expecting the latest sub-compact addition to its SUV family to be able to claim a sizable portion of the currently hot selling segment. Mahindra has been busy trying to capitalize on the rising trend of people opting to choose SUVs or SUV-esque designs and has already unveiled the TUV300 compact SUV and has brought out an automatic variant of its popular, range-topping XUV500 SUV.Targeted at customers under the age of 30, which constitutes 60 per cent of India's population, the KUV100 will come with a diesel and a petrol option. The 1.2-litre petrol unit is Mahindra's first in-house petrol engine called the mFalcon G80 which good for 82bhp. The diesel version is powered by a turbocharged 1.2-litre mFalcon D75 engine that makes 77bhp and 190Nm of torque.

Mahindra KUV100 Launch: 15 January, 2016

Mahindra KUV100 Expected Price: 4.5 lakh - 6 lakh

HYUNDAI CRETA

Hyundai will enter with new upcoming compact SUV car  the ix25 which is slated for launch in this festive season year.The ix25 looks striking from with its sharp headlamps, rising window line and smart wraparound tail lamps. The car also get features such as projector headlamps and LED daytime running lights.The car is also dimensionally similar to the Renault Duster, but Hyundai could shave bits off both ends to duck under the 4 meters length limit for small cars to compete with the Ford Ecosport.

Estimated Price:  10 lakhs
Features:

The standard features on offer will be central locking, 2-Din music system, 16-inch wheels, foldable key, etc. Whereas the top-of-the-line Hyundai Creta model will get smart key with push start-stop button, 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, projector headlamps, leather seats, audio video navigation system (AVN), 5-inch touchscreen audio system, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and phone control buttons, 6 airbags, reverse parking camera, projector headlamps, anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), vehicle stability management (VSM), hill-start assist control.
Engine and Transmission Options

1.4-litre CRDi diesel with a 6-speed manual gearbox - 89bhp, 220Nm
1.6-litre CRDi diesel with a 6-speed manual gearbox - 126bhp, 260Nm
1.6-litre CRDi diesel with a 6-speed automatic gearbox - 126bhp, 260Nm
1.6-litre VTVT petrol with a 6-speed manual gearbox - 121bhp, 155Nm

Skoda Superb

The new upcoming Superb car is expected to borrow some of the design cues and elements from the Volkswagen Passat. The fabric tones,  the touchscreen display will be changed in the Superb. An black cabin with clutter free design is expected with less amount of buttons. Standard features like a two zone climate control, touchscreen infotainment system, electric adjustment for front seats, rear AC vent and leather upholstery will be included.
Expected Price:
18.62 – 25.39 Lac

Features:

The new model comes with a long list of features. The top-end L&K variant is likely to boast of-

• Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) with Driving Mode Select
• Three-zone automatic climate control
• Electric panoramic tilt and slide roof
• Electrically adjustable front seats with lumbar support and memory function
• Electrically operated tailgate
• Bi-Xenon headlights
• High speed internet access based on LTE
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Emergency brake function
• Electronic tire pressure monitoring system
• 8-inch MirrorLink system with touchscreen infotainment
• Seven airbags
• Optional rear side airbags.

Based on the latest sightings of the upcoming model, Skoda India is likely to bring the top of the line Laurin & Klement trim to India along with the other standard variants. The highlights of the L&K trim are:

• Heated seats
• Adaptive dampers
• Three drive modes
• 18 inch alloys
• Umbrellas stored in the front doors

Audi A1

 German automaker Audi too, is understood to be preparing the new upcoming A1 hatchback car for the international markets to make its presence in the entry-level  segment and it is said the A1 hatch may be able to take its first public bow at the Paris Motor Show later this year.

Expected Price:  19.00 – 25.95 Lac





Feature Breakdown:

1.0 TFSI

15-inch alloy wheels
Audi parking system, rear
Audi Music Interface, with Bluetooth audio streaming and voice control
MMI Radio system, with 6.5-inch colour display and 8 passive speakers
Cruise control
Driver Information System
Electric exterior mirrors
Front centre armrest
Light and rain sensor
Multifunction three-spoke sports steering wheel (with paddle shifts for S tronic)
Dynamic suspension
1.4 TFSI Sport (in addition to the 1.0 TFSI)

16-inch alloy wheels
Audi Drive Select
Automatic Climate Control air-conditioning
Front sports seats
Aluminium interior trim package
LED interior lighting package
Front fog lights
1.8 TFSI S line (in addition to the 1.4 TFSI Sport)

17-inch alloy wheels
S line exterior sports styling package
Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights

Tata Hexa

 Tata Motors’ new upcoming SUV christened Hexa car is  another attempt of the home grown auto major to roll out something new on the Aria based platform. Hexa is apparently a copiously tweaked version of Aria that is being developed to replace the current version.

Expected Price:
9.00 – 10.00 Lac



Features:
Interior
The changes inside the cabin also differentiate the new concept from the Aria presently sold. The Hexa concept gets a six-seat configuration with captain seats that are adorned in good quality leather. These seats come with twin-needle stitching and some other new features that up the luxury quotient of the car. The interior also features LED illumination for ambient mood lighting. On the safety front there are six airbags including side and curtain.

Engine and Gearbox
The Hexa concept features a 2.2-litre, four-cylinder, VARICOR diesel mill that churns out 154bhp of power and 400Nm of torque. The powerplant comes mated to a six-speed manual transmission and is available with a 4WD option.

Hyundai i10 MPV

The new upcoming Hyundai i10 MPV car will borrow multiple features from the Grand i10 hatchback and  in other conventional cars which share features from other portfolio models such as Mobilio and Amaze, the front face of the MPV will be extremely similar to the Grand i10 . Though, Hyundai might also make the MPV look premium by getting the new front nose as seen on the Hyundai Elantra .

Estimated Price:  Rs 7.5 Lakh - Rs 12 Lakh

Features:

Model		i10
Fuel Types		petrol,diesel
Price		Rs 7.5 Lakh - Rs 12 Lakh
Key Specifications		1.2-litre Kappa Petrol engine | Power: 82 Bhp | Torque: 113 Nm | Transmission: MT
		1.4-litre VTVT Petrol engine | Power: 106 Bhp | Torque: 135 Nm | Transmission: MT
		1.4-litre CRDi Diesel engine | Power: 89 Bhp | Torque: 220 Nm | Transmission: MT
Body Type		Mpv

Fiat Tipo

The new upcoming car Fiat Tipo is the successor to ageing Linea sedan which will be sold in markets like Africa, Europe and Middle East with the same name, but will have a different name in Turkish market. Starting with the dimensions, the sedan will measure 4500 mm long, 1780 mm wide and 1480 mm tall. Wheelbase will measure around 2640 mm. On the outside, the sedan adorns a new design that looks refreshing.

Expected price :  8.00 – 12.00 Lac



Features:

Easy: It consists of 16-inch alloy wheels, electric front and rear windows, electric and heated door mirrors, steering wheel with multiple functions, Uconnect radio/MP3 player, USB/AUX input and front Airbags.

Urban: This variant has Chrome front grille, fog lights, 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic air conditioning, and leather steering wheel, 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Uconnect, located 3.5-inch TFT display information in the display, cruise control parking and curtain airbags.


Lounge: It is featured with 17-inch alloy wheels, auto headlamp, electrochromic interior mirror, rain sensor, rear armrest electric lumbar support system driver’s seat, including equipments like rear view camera and navigation.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Diesel

India’s largest automaker MarutI Suzuki is reportedly, doing just that. We hear, that the automaker is currently developing new upcoming  diesel-engined variant of its Wagon R hatchback car. It is natural then, that the automakers would want to go back to their research and development team to figure out ways in which, they can best meet the demand of the market it caters to. 




Expected Price: 4.20 – 5.30 Lac

Features:

Displacement (cc) 970 Power (PS@rpm) 60.8PS@6200rpm Torque (Nm@rpm) 150Nm@3500rpm No. of Cylinders 3 Valves per Cylinder 4 0-100 kmph (sec) 18.6 Maximum Speed (kmph) 152 Transmission Type Manual Gears 5 Gear Box Type 5 Speed Drive Type FWD Seating Capacity (person) 5 Fuel Tank Capacity (liter) 35 Storage Capacity (liter) 240 Front Brakes Disc Rear Brakes Drum

Honda CR-V Facelift 

The new upcoming facelifted CR-V crossover car from Honda was exhibited at the Bangkok Motor Show earlier this year.  Changes are expected to be made to the rear profile, a restyled tail gate and a broad chrome strip could ornate rear.all new 7 inch multimedia infotainment system with HDMI, lane change assist system and a three-angle reverse parking camera could be placed.  

Expected Price:

21.00 – 25.00 Lac

Features:

Exterior

· New ‘Solid Wing Face’ grille

· Revised headlamp cluster with integrated LED daytime running lights

· New chrome appliqué

· Revised bumpers

· New alloy wheels

· LED tail-lights skid guards

Interior

· Dashboard with chrome treatment

· New 7-inch multimedia infotainment system with HDMI and Bluetooth telephony

· Three-angle reverse parking camera

· Lane assist system

· Internet radio

· Optional satellite navigation

· Display for journey time and fuel efficiency

· Sliding arm rest between the front seats

Fiat Punto Evo Abarth

This trend has been achieved thanks to the reducing gap between the price of petrol and diesel. Looking to get ahead in the game is new upcoming Fiat with its T-Jet powered Punto EVO hatchback car in the launch pipeline. This car will be the Abarth Punto.

    

Expected Launch: 19 October 2015

Expected Price: 8.50 - 9.50 lakh

Features:

Tagline		Life Just Became More Interesting
Life Just Became More Interesting		1368 cc
Engine Displacement		145 HP @ 5500 rpm
1368 cc		212 NM @ 2000-4000 rpm
Maximum Power		Petrol
145 HP @ 5500 rpm		16.3 kmpl
Maximum Torque		280 litres
212 NM @ 2000-4000 rpm		45 litres

NEW Ford Figo

The new upcoming  Ford Figo car will finally make its debut sometime by the end of September or Early October, this year. The vehicle is based on the same platform on which the Figo Aspire is built, and it will also feature the same 1.2-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel powertrains that power the Aspire. 



Expected Launch: September/October, 2015
Expected Price: 4.20 lakh - 6.50 lakh
Features:

6 Airbags
ABS with ABD
ESP
Hill-launch Assist
Perimeter Alarm
Ford SYNC
Ford MyKey
Dock for smartphones
Automatic climate control
Multifunction steering wheel

Cooled glovebox

Ford Endeavour

The new up coming Ford Endeavour car will go on sale in several markets this year including India. The  model will be based on Ford's Edge design philosophy and will be more upmarket than its predecessor. In order to improve the vehicle's off-roading capabilities.
Expected Launch - November, 2015
Expected Price - 22 lakh - 28 lakh

Features:
Length		5060 mm
Width		1788 mm
Height		1826 mm
Seating Capacity		7 Person
Displacement		2499 cc
Fuel Type		Diesel
Max Power		141 bhp @ 3500 RPM
Max Torque		330 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Mileage (ARAI)		13.1 kmpl
Alternate Fuel		Not Applicable
Transmission Type		Manual
No of gears		5 Gears
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Air Conditioner		Manual
Power Windows Front & Rear
Central Locking Remote
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Yes
Airbags		2 (Driver & Co-Driver)

Chevrolet Trailblazer

 Colorado pick-up truck's ladder frame chassis, the new upcoming Chevrolet TrailBlazer car is a full-fledged sports utility vehicle (SUV) that the company will launch during this year's festive season. The vehicle will be brought as CKD kits and then assembled at the company's Halol plant.  



Price:
LT 2.5 4X2 MT                                         LTZ 2.8 4X2 AT                                                  Starting from R 439,300                           Starting from R 518,700

Dimensions		LT 2.5 4X2 MT		LTZ 2.8 4X2 AT
Length (mm)		4878		4878
Width (mm)		1902		1902
Kerb weight (kg)		5120		5700
Wheel base (mm)		2845		2845
Track front (mm)		1570		1570
Track rear (mm)		1588		1588
Ground Clearance (mm)		239		253
Fuel tank capacity (l)		76		76
Tyre size (Tiresize)		245/70 R16		265/60 R18
Wheel size (Wheelsize)		16"		18"

Mahindra S101 Mini SUV

 Mahindra & Mahindra, is currently working on a range of new upcoming products for India which includes three compact SUV cars. The one we are talking about is the mini SUV - S101 (code-name) - that will take on the Ford EcoSport and other upcoming sub-compact SUVs. .

                                                     

 Expected Launch - Festive Season
 Expected Price - 4.5 lakh - 6 lakh
 Engine - 1.5-litre diesel

Maruti Suzuki (Baleno) Hatchback

Maruti Suzuki India is planning to bring in a new upcoming hatchback car  by the end of this  year to take on the Hyundai i20, the  Honda Jazz and the Volkswagen Polo. The vehicle's production-ready model was recently unveiled through official picture. To be called the Baleno, the vehicle will be launched in several international markets including India.






Price:
RS. 6 lakh - 9 lakh

Features:

- 1.2-litre Petrol
Power: 82.8bhp
Torque: 115Nm
- 1.3-litre Diesel
Power: 73.9bhp
Torque: 190Nm
 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Dimensions:

- Length: 3,995mm
- Width: 1, 745mm
- Height: 1,500mm
- Wheelbase: 2,520mm
- Ground Clearance: 180mm
- Boot Capacity: 355-litres