Upcoming SUVs and Luxury Cars In 2013

The Indian car market is showing signs of moving away from being an emerging market. This can be understood by the increasing sales of SUVs and luxury cars in the recent months. While emerging markets tend to be dominated by small cars and hatchbacks, more mature markets witness the number of small cars being on par with that of SUVs.

The year 2012 indicated the customer's preference of SUVs over sedans and premium carmakers gaining big double digit sales hikes. And now the year 2013 will witness the carmakers' response as they will be launching brand new SUVs and luxury cars. Let us now have a look at all the upcoming SUVs and luxury cars for 2013.

Audi S5

Audi S5

Audi has been one of the fastest growing premium carmakers in India. While it has been popular for its sporty SUVs, Audi will be boosting is image as a sports car maker by launching the S5 sports sedan in 2013. The S5 is the high performance version of the A5 sedan and will be equipped with Audi's quattro four wheel drive system.

Expected Price: INR 55 Lakhs

Force Gurkha

Force Gurkha

Force Motors will be launching the new Gurkha SUV in 2013. The Gurkha is a three door SUV which will be powered by a 2.8L Di FTI four cylinder diesel engine. The new Force Gurkha will have better interiors and engine performance. It is expected to be launched within the first quarter of 2013.

Expected Price: INR 9 lakhs

Force MPV

Force MPV

Force Motors has a long standing relationship with Mercedes-Benz and it will soon launch an MPV based on the Mercedes-Benz Viano. The name of the Force MPV is not yet confirmed. Expect to see the Force MPV in the later part of 2013.

Expected Price: N.A

Ford EcoSport

Ford EcoSport

The EcoSport is probably the most anticipated launch of 2013. Ford's compact SUV is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2013. Powered by Ford's Eco-boost engine, the EcoSport promises efficient performance. The EcoSport will take on the likes of the Renault Duster and Mahindra Quanto.

Expected Price: INR 9 lakhs

Hyundai Hexaspace

Hyundai Hexaspace

Hyundai had unveiled the Hexaspace only as a concept at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo. With the raging demand for SUVS in India, we wont be surprised if the Hyundai Hexaspace ins launched as soon as late 2013.

Expected price:N.A

Jaguar F-Type

Jaguar F-Type

Jaguar has proved that it not only excels in building sedate sedans but also sports cars that deliver excellent performance. The F-Type is one car that will prove it to Indians. The Jaguar F-Type is expected to be launched in India in 2013.

Expected Price: INR 70 lakhs

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep will be mark its official entry in to India by launching the Grand Cherokee which is considered as the mother of all SUVs. The Grand Cherokee will be equipped with all premium features but not a huge price tag. There has been no set date for Jeep's India launch but it will definitely happen in 2013.

Expected Price: INR 25-30 Lakhs

Maruti Suzuki XA Alpha

Maruti Suzuki XA Alpha

This is one SUV that will set the market on fire. Maruti Suzuki's first compact SUV was unveiled as a concept at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo. Some believe, considering the huge demand for SUVs, Maruti Suzuki will launch the XA Alpha's production version in 2013 itself.

Expected Price: INR 9 lakhs

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Mercedes-Benz which dropped to third spot in the premium carmakers' list below Audi and BMW has finally decided to go launch a car that will bring in volumes. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class will be launched in India in 2013 but it will not be an easy way out as BMW is also planning to launch 1-Series hatchback in India.

Expected Price: INR 15-20 lakhs

Nissan's Duster Clone

Nissan's Duster Clone

The Renault Duster has been such a huge success that Nissan has obviously been tempted to make its clone. Nissan's Duster clone will not be an exact copy but will have the same underpinnings and design. Expect to see Nissan's Duster clone in the market by mid 2013.

Expected Price: INR 9 lakhs

Volkswagen Cross Polo

Volkswagen Cross Polo

Volkswagen, the German carmaker has launched the Cross Polo in Europe. The Cross Polo is a bulkier version of the hatchback with the characteristics of an SUV. The Cross Polo will have all wheel drive system and will be available with powered up versions of the petrol and diesel engines found in the Polo.

Expect Price: N.A

Volvo V40

Volvo V40

Volvo is all set to make inroads in to the Indian premium car market by launching the V40 Crossover. It will take on the BMW 1-Series, Audi A3 and the Mercedes A-Class.

Expected Price: INR 25 lakhs.

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Article Published On: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 17:06 [IST]
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