Hot Wheels Of 2009

By Courtesy : http://vicky.in

Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 14:59 [IST]

The sudden fall of growth in car sales from double digit to a meagre single digit came as a shock to many auto makers in India. But that doesn't alter their confidence coz this itself is a big achievement when auto sector in developed countries are posting negative growth. Manufacturers have kick started 2009 with some awesome models, Xylo and Linea has already revived consumers interest in automobiles. More models are on the line to grab the customers attention. Let's have sneak peak on some of the important models.

Tata Nano

Clearly Nano is the most awaited car of the century. While the controversies and relocation pushed the launch of Nano to 2009, the expectations seems never dying. Till the new plant in Gujarat kicks in, Tata will produce small volume of Nano from its other plant. Auto Industry hopes the 1 Lakh car (Nano) will revive the consumers interest in automobile in tough times

Maruti Ritz

Popularly known as 'splash' , this small car from Maruti will add to the Japanese makers brigade of small cars. Ritz will be powered by a KB family engine and is a roomy hatchback. Ritz will be positioned between A-star and Swift. A-star and Ritz will counter Hyundai's i10 and i20 respectively.

Honda Jazz

Indian's love for Honda's civic and city is well known. But not all can spend 8 or 10 lakhs for a car. India is a small car market and Honda knows that, it will bring its internationally successful model Jazz/Fit to India. This premium hatchback from Honda will take on the Skoda Fabia and recently launched Hyundai's i20.

Chevrolet Cruze

Developed as a replacement to Optra, this new global model was engineered at GM's German development center and designed in Korea by GM Daewoo. GM India will introduce this model by mid of 2009. GM's new model is expected to be priced between Rs9 to Rs12 lakhs

Unlike other models listed above this is meant for fat wallet consumers. The next generation superb has been developed from the very beginning as a completely new vehicle but it will inherit the tradition of Skoda with superiors build quality and exceptional interior space Expected to be launched with in next two months this model will be priced around Rs20 lakhs..

In addition to listed prominent models, auto makers are planning a number of new models and version upgrades for 2009. As the world moves towards cheaper diesel fuel, popular car models like Hyundai i10, Toyota corolla, Altis may get a diesel engine. As usual, options for new cars in 2009 will be plenty, you have the duty to pick the best.

Article Published On: Monday, February 16, 2009, 17:13 [IST]

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