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Sunday, 11 January 2015
Driving the 2015 Chrysler 300, where every day is Father's Day
2015 Chrysler 300: First Drive
Chrysler’s full-size, rear-wheel-drive 300 is America’s last true “dad car.” With its strong hood, broad shoulders and paternal gaze, the 300 sedan is bold, confident and unmistakably American. It’s been a successful car for Chrysler, too — sales are up 48% in the four years since its last redesign — and for its 2015 update, Chrysler seems bent on not messing with success when the updated 300 starts arriving in dealerships in the first quarter of 2015.
Compared to the massively reworked 2015 Dodge Charger (which, to continue the metaphor, would be your fun uncle's car), this is as safe as a refresh gets, involving only new front and rear bumpers, grilles, wheels, and all-LED taillamps. Sport-flavored 300S models also now get blackout window trim to go with darkened headlamp bezels and gorgeous new 20-inch Y-spoke wheels; if there’s a Hemi V-8 under the hood, the 300S also gets standard sill extensions and big lip spoiler. But at the end of the day, the 300 looks more or less the same.
Interior upgrades are just as subtle, which is fine, as dads are usually suspicious of anything that changes too quickly. The blue instrument cluster is the most obvious difference, with its chronograph-inspired gauges flanking an easy-to-use, seven-inch high-resolution driver information display. The gear selector has been replaced by a Jaguar-style rotary e-shifter, and a pair of USB ports have been added in back so that kids or, just as likely, livery customers can charge their devices without cluttering up the front half of the cabin. And as ever, an analog clock remains front and center on the dash, like a grandfather clock for the car.
The 300’s revised model lineup leaves no model underequipped, with even the base $32,390 Limited model boasting standard leather seats, Chrysler’s intuitive 8.4-inch touchscreen Uconnect system, keyless starting, heated 12-way power front seats, capless fuel filling, and more. Chrysler expects that about 45 percent of buyers will opt for the Limited, while 15 percent will choose the more luxurious $38,890 300C model with its standard dual-pane moonroof, Nappa leather, hand-sanded wood, polished wheels, rear window sunshade, and navigation. A select few (about five percent) will get the new-for-’15, fully loaded 300C Platinum model ($43,390) with its diamond-stitched hides, open pore wood, leather-wrapped dashboard, platinum silver trim, 20-inch wheels, and a 900-watt, 19-speaker Harman/Kardon surround sound system. The remaining 35 percent, Chrysler estimates, will come in 300S guise, which start at $35,890 and get everything in the Limited, plus piano black and “carbon hyrdographic” trim, a 552-watt Beats sound system and a slew of performance upgrades, which we’ll get to later.
All 300 trim levels come standard with Chrysler’s Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 and rear-wheel drive. Limited, 300C and Platinum grades get the 292-hp version of the V-6, while 300S models get a 300-horse version with a tweaked exhaust system. If that’s not enough, grunt, 300S, 300C and Platinum models are available with a 363-hp Hemi V-8, the only eight-pot in the class (save for the Charger, of coures), and for the first time, every 300s comes with Chrysler’s sweet, decisive eight-speed automatic.
We took Chrysler up on its offer to drive the 2015 300 on the beautiful Hill Country roads around Austin, Texas, spending some quality wheel-time in an all-wheel-drive 300 Limited, a rear-wheel-drive 300S, and a Hemi-powered 300C. Not surprisingly, we found that the V-6 models required some cajoling to get moving with any gusto, especially when sadled with all-wheel drive, which adds another 206 pounds to the 300’s two-ton weight. Efficiency remains impressive for a full-sizer, however, with 19/31 mpg for the rear-drive model and 18/27 for the all-wheel-drive version.
The V-8 models, on the other hand, handles any acceleration requests as effortlessly as dad opening a jar — Chrysler says that the eight-speed lobbed 0.2 seconds off the V-8’s 0-60 time, to under six seconds for the Hemi-powered 300S. The penalty? Like some dads we know, this one drinks a lot: just 16/25 mpg, an improvement of one mile per gallon on the highway, but still not great.
The 300C and every all-wheel-drive 300 ride on the same “Touring” suspension, which includes 19-inch wheels with all-season tires. Thus equipped, the 300 floats nicely over bumps and undulations but is nothing we’d characterize as fun — a feel familiar to 300 buyers after more than a decade of using the now-ancient Mercedes-based chassis. The 300S, on the other hand, receives a new-for-‘15 “Sport” suspension boasting stiffer springs front and back,
as well as unique shock tuning, a larger front stabilizer bar, and a unique electric power steering calibration. Steering effort and feel are increased considerably when the “Sport” button on the dash is pressed, which also puts the engine/transmission in a more excited state, quickening shifts. Thus equipped, the 300S becomes a far more gifted dance partner on country roads; finally there's a agile 300, albeit not quite at the level of the Cadillac CTS or a BMW 5-Series. If ever there was a car for “cool” dads, the 300S is the one.
So Chrysler chose not to change it too drastically even when it had the chance this time, but that’s just fine, as the 300 was already quite comfortable in its own skin. As a big, solid, rear-drive luxury sedan that come stacked with goodies for about the same price as the tiny Audi A3 or Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, it’s easy to see why.
Chrysler’s full-size, rear-wheel-drive 300 is America’s last true “dad car.” With its strong hood, broad shoulders and paternal gaze, the 300 sedan is bold, confident and unmistakably American. It’s been a successful car for Chrysler, too — sales are up 48% in the four years since its last redesign — and for its 2015 update, Chrysler seems bent on not messing with success when the updated 300 starts arriving in dealerships in the first quarter of 2015.
Compared to the massively reworked 2015 Dodge Charger (which, to continue the metaphor, would be your fun uncle's car), this is as safe as a refresh gets, involving only new front and rear bumpers, grilles, wheels, and all-LED taillamps. Sport-flavored 300S models also now get blackout window trim to go with darkened headlamp bezels and gorgeous new 20-inch Y-spoke wheels; if there’s a Hemi V-8 under the hood, the 300S also gets standard sill extensions and big lip spoiler. But at the end of the day, the 300 looks more or less the same.
Interior upgrades are just as subtle, which is fine, as dads are usually suspicious of anything that changes too quickly. The blue instrument cluster is the most obvious difference, with its chronograph-inspired gauges flanking an easy-to-use, seven-inch high-resolution driver information display. The gear selector has been replaced by a Jaguar-style rotary e-shifter, and a pair of USB ports have been added in back so that kids or, just as likely, livery customers can charge their devices without cluttering up the front half of the cabin. And as ever, an analog clock remains front and center on the dash, like a grandfather clock for the car.
The 300’s revised model lineup leaves no model underequipped, with even the base $32,390 Limited model boasting standard leather seats, Chrysler’s intuitive 8.4-inch touchscreen Uconnect system, keyless starting, heated 12-way power front seats, capless fuel filling, and more. Chrysler expects that about 45 percent of buyers will opt for the Limited, while 15 percent will choose the more luxurious $38,890 300C model with its standard dual-pane moonroof, Nappa leather, hand-sanded wood, polished wheels, rear window sunshade, and navigation. A select few (about five percent) will get the new-for-’15, fully loaded 300C Platinum model ($43,390) with its diamond-stitched hides, open pore wood, leather-wrapped dashboard, platinum silver trim, 20-inch wheels, and a 900-watt, 19-speaker Harman/Kardon surround sound system. The remaining 35 percent, Chrysler estimates, will come in 300S guise, which start at $35,890 and get everything in the Limited, plus piano black and “carbon hyrdographic” trim, a 552-watt Beats sound system and a slew of performance upgrades, which we’ll get to later.
All 300 trim levels come standard with Chrysler’s Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 and rear-wheel drive. Limited, 300C and Platinum grades get the 292-hp version of the V-6, while 300S models get a 300-horse version with a tweaked exhaust system. If that’s not enough, grunt, 300S, 300C and Platinum models are available with a 363-hp Hemi V-8, the only eight-pot in the class (save for the Charger, of coures), and for the first time, every 300s comes with Chrysler’s sweet, decisive eight-speed automatic.
We took Chrysler up on its offer to drive the 2015 300 on the beautiful Hill Country roads around Austin, Texas, spending some quality wheel-time in an all-wheel-drive 300 Limited, a rear-wheel-drive 300S, and a Hemi-powered 300C. Not surprisingly, we found that the V-6 models required some cajoling to get moving with any gusto, especially when sadled with all-wheel drive, which adds another 206 pounds to the 300’s two-ton weight. Efficiency remains impressive for a full-sizer, however, with 19/31 mpg for the rear-drive model and 18/27 for the all-wheel-drive version.
The V-8 models, on the other hand, handles any acceleration requests as effortlessly as dad opening a jar — Chrysler says that the eight-speed lobbed 0.2 seconds off the V-8’s 0-60 time, to under six seconds for the Hemi-powered 300S. The penalty? Like some dads we know, this one drinks a lot: just 16/25 mpg, an improvement of one mile per gallon on the highway, but still not great.
The 300C and every all-wheel-drive 300 ride on the same “Touring” suspension, which includes 19-inch wheels with all-season tires. Thus equipped, the 300 floats nicely over bumps and undulations but is nothing we’d characterize as fun — a feel familiar to 300 buyers after more than a decade of using the now-ancient Mercedes-based chassis. The 300S, on the other hand, receives a new-for-‘15 “Sport” suspension boasting stiffer springs front and back,
as well as unique shock tuning, a larger front stabilizer bar, and a unique electric power steering calibration. Steering effort and feel are increased considerably when the “Sport” button on the dash is pressed, which also puts the engine/transmission in a more excited state, quickening shifts. Thus equipped, the 300S becomes a far more gifted dance partner on country roads; finally there's a agile 300, albeit not quite at the level of the Cadillac CTS or a BMW 5-Series. If ever there was a car for “cool” dads, the 300S is the one.
So Chrysler chose not to change it too drastically even when it had the chance this time, but that’s just fine, as the 300 was already quite comfortable in its own skin. As a big, solid, rear-drive luxury sedan that come stacked with goodies for about the same price as the tiny Audi A3 or Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, it’s easy to see why.
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
The Cars Billionaires Drive
If you said all billionaires drive around in luxury cars, eat your words. While Mukesh Ambani’s Maybach 62 costs Rs 5.25 crore, Ikea founder Ingvard Kamprad has been driving a 1993 model Volvo 240 which is currently worth about $1500 (Rs. 83160)
According to the Forbes Billionaires List, Mexican telecom giant Carlos Slim Helu is the world's richest man. He drives a Bentley Continental Flying Spur which costs around 1,70,00,000 Indian rupees
Reliance India Chairman Mukesh Ambani with a net worth of $22.3 billion is the world's richest Indian in the Forbes list. He drives one of the most luxurious cars, a Maybach 62 along with a Mercedes S Class and a Mercedes SL500. The Maybach is worth a whopping INR 5 crores.
Industrialist Anil Ambani drives a car that suits his personality, a Lamborghini Gallardo. The Gallardo accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 4.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 325 km/h. Its V10 engine offers 500 hp and 376 lbs-ft of torque.
No, Ratan Tata doesn’t drive a Tata Nano. He uses a Mercedes S Class instead. His fleet also includes a Ferrari California, a Maserati Quattroporte, a Cadillac XLR and a Chrysler Sebring.
Liquor baron Vijay Mallya is famous for his passion for vintage cars. However, among his daily drivers is the pricey Maybach 62.
The miserly side of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is no secret. He owns one of the cheapest cars, an Acura TSX. It costs about $30,000 (Rs 17 lakh)
Microsoft founder Bill Gates’ daily drive is a Porsche 959 Coupe. Only 230 examples of this car were built and each one costs 2.2 crore Indian rupees.
Another modest billionaire, Steve Ballmer, drives a hybrid Ford Fusion which is worth around 10 lakh Indian rupees.
Financial data tycoon Michael Bloomberg drives an Audi R8 that’s worth more than a crore.
Heiress of the Wal-Mart fortune, Alice Walton, is the second richest woman in the world. But she owns a simple car, a 2006 Ford F-150 King Ranch. It is worth Rs 22 lakh
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud, the nephew of Saudi King Abdullah, certainly drives the royal car. However, his Rolls-Royce Phantom is an entry level version and costs around Rs 3.5 crores in India
Warren Buffett drives a Cadillac DTS which, according to Business Insider, he bought to support the then failing General motors.
Billionaire Michael Dell drives a cool 2004 Porsche Boxter.
Google’s current executive Chairman Eric Emerson Schmidt loves the nature and drives a Toyota Prius, which is among the cleanest vehicles in the world
French businessman and the chief executive officer of PPR François-Henri Pinault drives a Lexus LX SUV
Ikea founder Ingvard Kamprad is worth an estimated $28 billion according to Forbes. However, he seems to be the humblest among the billionaires and has been driving a 1993 Volvo 240. According to Business Insider, if the car sold today, it would only be worth about $1500 (Rs. 83160)
Oracle founder Larry Ellison has a huge collection of pricey cars but the most prestigious possession is a McLaren F1. Production of this car was stopped in 1998 and only 106 were produced. This car could accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 3.2 seconds. This car is currently worth $4.1 million.
Apple founder Steve Jobs’ widow Laurene Powell Jobs drives around in a silver Audi A5.
Phil Knight, co-founder and chairman of Nike, owns an Audi R8
According to the Forbes Billionaires List, Mexican telecom giant Carlos Slim Helu is the world's richest man. He drives a Bentley Continental Flying Spur which costs around 1,70,00,000 Indian rupees
Reliance India Chairman Mukesh Ambani with a net worth of $22.3 billion is the world's richest Indian in the Forbes list. He drives one of the most luxurious cars, a Maybach 62 along with a Mercedes S Class and a Mercedes SL500. The Maybach is worth a whopping INR 5 crores.
Industrialist Anil Ambani drives a car that suits his personality, a Lamborghini Gallardo. The Gallardo accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 4.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 325 km/h. Its V10 engine offers 500 hp and 376 lbs-ft of torque.
No, Ratan Tata doesn’t drive a Tata Nano. He uses a Mercedes S Class instead. His fleet also includes a Ferrari California, a Maserati Quattroporte, a Cadillac XLR and a Chrysler Sebring.
Liquor baron Vijay Mallya is famous for his passion for vintage cars. However, among his daily drivers is the pricey Maybach 62.
The miserly side of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is no secret. He owns one of the cheapest cars, an Acura TSX. It costs about $30,000 (Rs 17 lakh)
Microsoft founder Bill Gates’ daily drive is a Porsche 959 Coupe. Only 230 examples of this car were built and each one costs 2.2 crore Indian rupees.
Another modest billionaire, Steve Ballmer, drives a hybrid Ford Fusion which is worth around 10 lakh Indian rupees.
Financial data tycoon Michael Bloomberg drives an Audi R8 that’s worth more than a crore.
Heiress of the Wal-Mart fortune, Alice Walton, is the second richest woman in the world. But she owns a simple car, a 2006 Ford F-150 King Ranch. It is worth Rs 22 lakh
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud, the nephew of Saudi King Abdullah, certainly drives the royal car. However, his Rolls-Royce Phantom is an entry level version and costs around Rs 3.5 crores in India
Warren Buffett drives a Cadillac DTS which, according to Business Insider, he bought to support the then failing General motors.
Billionaire Michael Dell drives a cool 2004 Porsche Boxter.
Google’s current executive Chairman Eric Emerson Schmidt loves the nature and drives a Toyota Prius, which is among the cleanest vehicles in the world
French businessman and the chief executive officer of PPR François-Henri Pinault drives a Lexus LX SUV
Ikea founder Ingvard Kamprad is worth an estimated $28 billion according to Forbes. However, he seems to be the humblest among the billionaires and has been driving a 1993 Volvo 240. According to Business Insider, if the car sold today, it would only be worth about $1500 (Rs. 83160)
Oracle founder Larry Ellison has a huge collection of pricey cars but the most prestigious possession is a McLaren F1. Production of this car was stopped in 1998 and only 106 were produced. This car could accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 3.2 seconds. This car is currently worth $4.1 million.
Apple founder Steve Jobs’ widow Laurene Powell Jobs drives around in a silver Audi A5.
Phil Knight, co-founder and chairman of Nike, owns an Audi R8
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
50 new cars expected in 2013
The Maruti Suzuki A-Star will get a minor facelift and is expected to be launched in March 2013. Prices might be revised downwards to boost sales.
GM's hot seller in India will get cosmetic updates. The 2013 Beat will be launched in April and looks sharper than before.
The Toyota Etios Liva Sport will draw power from Etios sedan's 1.5-litre 89 BHP petrol engine. It is expected to hit showrooms in April 2013.
Volkswagen will launch quite a few variants of the Polo in 2013 including more powerful engines - 1.2 TSI petrol and 1.6 TDI diesel.
Fiat will launch the upgraded Punto Evo by June 2013. It has changes to both the exteriors and interiors but mechanicals are expected to remain the same
The stunning A-Class is already a success in Europe. The vehicle will be launched in May 2013 and will become the entry-level Mercedes vehicle in India.
The new Volkswagen Beetle was showcased at the 2012 Auto Expo. It features various changes and will be brought in as a CBU model
The next generation Hyundai i10 will be bigger than the current one. It will be launched by the end of 2013 and could feature a 1.1-litre diesel engine
The Cross Polo is Volkswagen's temporary answer to compact SUVs till the Taigun arrives in India. This vehicle will be priced around Rs. 10 lakhs.
The 1-Series will become the entry-level BMW in India, when it is launched late next year. It will be locally assembled at BMW's Chennai facility.
Tata Motors will launch the diesel Nano by the end of 2013. The Nano diesel will be priced around Rs. 2.5 lakhs and will easily be the most frugal car in the country.
BMW will give its MINI, diesel power next year. This will make the MINI Cooper more desirable, with increased mileage and lower running costs.
Honda's first diesel car in India, the Amaze is a sub 4-metre sedan which will take on Maruti Suzuki's Swift DZire.
Tata Motors will fill the gap between the Indigo CS and Manza by launching a sub 4-metre Manza by September 2013. It will be powered by a 1.3-litre diesel engine
GM will launch the sedan version of the Sail early next year. This Chevy will be powered by petrol and diesel engines and will be priced between Rs. 6.5 - 8 lakhs.
The Nissan Sunny will get a CVT automatic gearbox. It will be powered by the same 1.5-litre petrol engine which does duty in the current Sunny.
Skoda will give minor styling changes to the Superb. The vehicle will continue to use the same set of engines as it does currently.
Renault will give the Scala an automatic gearbox as well. This will be the same CVT unit which will first debut on the Sunny AT.
After the launch of the S4, Audi plans to launch the S6 in India, which is a performance version of the A6.
Mercedes-Benz will launch a minor facelift of the E-Class by mid-2013. Changes are mainly cosmetic
The new Honda Accord will be launched in India by May 2013. It will still not get a diesel engine.
The facelifted BMW 7-Series will be launched in India next year. It will also become the most expensive car to be locally assembled in India.
Fiat will launch the Linea facelift in the last quarter of 2013. The vehicle will get minor changes to the exteriors.
Jaguar will launch the XJ Ultimate early next year. This vehicle will cost in excess of Rs. 1.2 crore and will be even more luxurious.
The Ford Fiesta received a facelift recently, which will go on sale in India by November 2013. The front is inspired from Aston Martin cars
Honda's popular City will finally get a 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine by the end of next year. This engine will boost sales of the City drastically
Mahindra's sub 4-metre Verito will benefit from lower excise duties. It will be launched early next year and will be powered by a 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine
Jaguar will give the XF a new 4-cylinder 2.2-litre diesel engine, which will help it to compete with the German trio on pricing.
The first Skoda to be built on VW's new MQB platform, the Octavia III will be bigger than the current Laura, which it replaces
Renault will give the Duster 4-wheel drive by the end of next year. This will be offered on the top of the line 110 BHP diesel variant.
BMW will launch the X1 facelift early next year. The vehicle gets a new 8-speed automatic gearbox
The new Honda CR-V will be launched with a petrol engine only. It features improvements in many areas but no diesel for India yet
The most awaited car in India, the Ford EcoSport will be launched with both petrol and diesel engines in 2013. It will be priced aggressively.
Audi will launch the facelifted Q5 next year. The vehicle gets minor cosmetic updates along with slight revisions to the interiors.
The sharp looking Santa Fe gets the Fluidic treatment. Hyundai will offer very powerful engines on this SUV
The Volvo V40 Cross Country will rival the BMW X1. It will be priced around Rs. 28 lakhs and will be launched early next year.
Force Motors will launch the new Gurkha Trax. This vehicle measure less than 4-metres in length and will be powered by a Mercedes engine
Land Rover will launch the mildly updated Freelander 2 by May 2013. It will feature many changes to the interiors.
It is Nissan's time to re-badge Renault cars. The company will launch the Duster based SUV, which will share most of its parts with Renault's Duster
Mahindra will launch a thoroughly improved Thar, which will get better interiors along with a new diesel engine.
The new Ford Endeavour will get more powerful diesel engines along with all round improvements to the SUV.
Chrysler's entry into India will be through the Jeep brand. The first Jeep to be launched will be the Grand Cherokee, which comes via the CBU route
Maruti Suzuki will launch the production version of the XA Alpha by the end of next year. It will share underpinnings with the Swift
GM will launch the Enjoy MPV early next year. This SAIC product will be aggressively priced to take on the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
Ashok Leyland will launch the re-badged Evalia, calling it the Stile. It will be more appealing than the Nissan version of the NV200.
Force Motors will launch their own version of the Viano MPV. This vehicle will be priced around Rs. 15 lakhs and will feature Mercedes powertrain.
Hyundai will enter the MPV space with the launch of the production version of the Hexa Space, which was showcased at the 2012 Auto Expo
Audi will launch the 2013 R8 which was recently unveiled. This supercar gets minor updates to boost all round appeal even further
Jaguar's Paris showstopper, the F-Type will go on sale in the Indian market by June 2013. It will offer splendid performance and style
Lamborghini's hottest car ever, the Aventador Roadster will hit showrooms by December 2013. It will be priced above Rs. 4 crore
GM's hot seller in India will get cosmetic updates. The 2013 Beat will be launched in April and looks sharper than before.
The Toyota Etios Liva Sport will draw power from Etios sedan's 1.5-litre 89 BHP petrol engine. It is expected to hit showrooms in April 2013.
Volkswagen will launch quite a few variants of the Polo in 2013 including more powerful engines - 1.2 TSI petrol and 1.6 TDI diesel.
Fiat will launch the upgraded Punto Evo by June 2013. It has changes to both the exteriors and interiors but mechanicals are expected to remain the same
The stunning A-Class is already a success in Europe. The vehicle will be launched in May 2013 and will become the entry-level Mercedes vehicle in India.
The new Volkswagen Beetle was showcased at the 2012 Auto Expo. It features various changes and will be brought in as a CBU model
The next generation Hyundai i10 will be bigger than the current one. It will be launched by the end of 2013 and could feature a 1.1-litre diesel engine
The Cross Polo is Volkswagen's temporary answer to compact SUVs till the Taigun arrives in India. This vehicle will be priced around Rs. 10 lakhs.
The 1-Series will become the entry-level BMW in India, when it is launched late next year. It will be locally assembled at BMW's Chennai facility.
Tata Motors will launch the diesel Nano by the end of 2013. The Nano diesel will be priced around Rs. 2.5 lakhs and will easily be the most frugal car in the country.
BMW will give its MINI, diesel power next year. This will make the MINI Cooper more desirable, with increased mileage and lower running costs.
Honda's first diesel car in India, the Amaze is a sub 4-metre sedan which will take on Maruti Suzuki's Swift DZire.
Tata Motors will fill the gap between the Indigo CS and Manza by launching a sub 4-metre Manza by September 2013. It will be powered by a 1.3-litre diesel engine
GM will launch the sedan version of the Sail early next year. This Chevy will be powered by petrol and diesel engines and will be priced between Rs. 6.5 - 8 lakhs.
The Nissan Sunny will get a CVT automatic gearbox. It will be powered by the same 1.5-litre petrol engine which does duty in the current Sunny.
Skoda will give minor styling changes to the Superb. The vehicle will continue to use the same set of engines as it does currently.
Renault will give the Scala an automatic gearbox as well. This will be the same CVT unit which will first debut on the Sunny AT.
After the launch of the S4, Audi plans to launch the S6 in India, which is a performance version of the A6.
Mercedes-Benz will launch a minor facelift of the E-Class by mid-2013. Changes are mainly cosmetic
The new Honda Accord will be launched in India by May 2013. It will still not get a diesel engine.
The facelifted BMW 7-Series will be launched in India next year. It will also become the most expensive car to be locally assembled in India.
Fiat will launch the Linea facelift in the last quarter of 2013. The vehicle will get minor changes to the exteriors.
Jaguar will launch the XJ Ultimate early next year. This vehicle will cost in excess of Rs. 1.2 crore and will be even more luxurious.
The Ford Fiesta received a facelift recently, which will go on sale in India by November 2013. The front is inspired from Aston Martin cars
Honda's popular City will finally get a 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine by the end of next year. This engine will boost sales of the City drastically
Mahindra's sub 4-metre Verito will benefit from lower excise duties. It will be launched early next year and will be powered by a 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine
Jaguar will give the XF a new 4-cylinder 2.2-litre diesel engine, which will help it to compete with the German trio on pricing.
The first Skoda to be built on VW's new MQB platform, the Octavia III will be bigger than the current Laura, which it replaces
Renault will give the Duster 4-wheel drive by the end of next year. This will be offered on the top of the line 110 BHP diesel variant.
BMW will launch the X1 facelift early next year. The vehicle gets a new 8-speed automatic gearbox
The new Honda CR-V will be launched with a petrol engine only. It features improvements in many areas but no diesel for India yet
The most awaited car in India, the Ford EcoSport will be launched with both petrol and diesel engines in 2013. It will be priced aggressively.
Audi will launch the facelifted Q5 next year. The vehicle gets minor cosmetic updates along with slight revisions to the interiors.
The sharp looking Santa Fe gets the Fluidic treatment. Hyundai will offer very powerful engines on this SUV
The Volvo V40 Cross Country will rival the BMW X1. It will be priced around Rs. 28 lakhs and will be launched early next year.
Force Motors will launch the new Gurkha Trax. This vehicle measure less than 4-metres in length and will be powered by a Mercedes engine
Land Rover will launch the mildly updated Freelander 2 by May 2013. It will feature many changes to the interiors.
It is Nissan's time to re-badge Renault cars. The company will launch the Duster based SUV, which will share most of its parts with Renault's Duster
Mahindra will launch a thoroughly improved Thar, which will get better interiors along with a new diesel engine.
The new Ford Endeavour will get more powerful diesel engines along with all round improvements to the SUV.
Chrysler's entry into India will be through the Jeep brand. The first Jeep to be launched will be the Grand Cherokee, which comes via the CBU route
Maruti Suzuki will launch the production version of the XA Alpha by the end of next year. It will share underpinnings with the Swift
GM will launch the Enjoy MPV early next year. This SAIC product will be aggressively priced to take on the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
Ashok Leyland will launch the re-badged Evalia, calling it the Stile. It will be more appealing than the Nissan version of the NV200.
Force Motors will launch their own version of the Viano MPV. This vehicle will be priced around Rs. 15 lakhs and will feature Mercedes powertrain.
Hyundai will enter the MPV space with the launch of the production version of the Hexa Space, which was showcased at the 2012 Auto Expo
Audi will launch the 2013 R8 which was recently unveiled. This supercar gets minor updates to boost all round appeal even further
Jaguar's Paris showstopper, the F-Type will go on sale in the Indian market by June 2013. It will offer splendid performance and style
Lamborghini's hottest car ever, the Aventador Roadster will hit showrooms by December 2013. It will be priced above Rs. 4 crore
- The Maruti Suzuki A-Star will get a minofacelift and is expected to be launched in March 2013. Prices might be revised downwards to boost sales.
- GM's hot seller in India will get cosmetic updates. The 2013 Beat will be launched in April and looks sharper than before.
- The Toyota Etios Liva Sport will draw power from Etios sedan's 1.5-litre 89 BHP petrol engine. It is expected to hit showrooms in April 2013.
- Volkswagen will launch quite a few variants of the Polo in 2013 including more powerful engines - 1.2 TSI petrol and 1.6 TDI diesel.
- Fiat will launch the upgraded Punto Evo by June 2013. It has changes to both the exteriors and interiors but mechanicals are expected to remain the same.
- The stunning A-Class is already a success in Europe. The vehicle will be launched in May 2013 and will become the entry-level Mercedes vehicle in India.
- The new Volkswagen Beetle was showcased at the 2012 Auto Expo. It features various changes and will be brought in as a CBU model.
- The next generation Hyundai i10 will be bigger than the current one. It will be launched by the end of 2013 and could feature a 1.1-litre diesel engine.
- The Cross Polo is Volkswagen's temporary answer to compact SUVs till the Taigun arrives in India. This vehicle will be priced around Rs. 10 lakhs.
- The 1-Series will become the entry-level BMW in India, when it is launched late next year. It will be locally assembled at BMW's Chennai facility.
- Tata Motors will launch the diesel Nano by the end of 2013. The Nano diesel will be priced around Rs. 2.5 lakhs and will easily be the most frugal car in the country.
- BMW will give its MINI, diesel power next year. This will make the MINI Cooper more desirable, with increased mileage and lower running costs.
- Honda's first diesel car in India, the Amaze is a sub 4-metre sedan which will take on Maruti Suzuki's Swift DZire.
- Tata Motors will fill the gap between the Indigo CS and Manza by launching a sub 4-metre Manza by September 2013. It will be powered by a 1.3-litre diesel engine.
- GM will launch the sedan version of the Sail early next year. This Chevy will be powered by petrol and diesel engines and will be priced between Rs. 6.5 - 8 lakhs.
- The Nissan Sunny will get a CVT automatic gearbox. It will be powered by the same 1.5-litre petrol engine which does duty in the current Sunny.
- Skoda will give minor styling changes to the Superb. The vehicle will continue to use the same set of engines as it does currently.
- Renault will give the Scala an automatic gearbox as well. This will be the same CVT unit which will first debut on the Sunny AT.
- After the launch of the S4, Audi plans to launch the S6 in India, which is a performance version of the A6.
- Mercedes-Benz will launch a minor facelift of the E-Class by mid-2013. Changes are mainly cosmetic.
- The new Honda Accord will be launched in India by May 2013. It will still not get a diesel engine.
- The facelifted BMW 7-Series will be launched in India next year. It will also become the most expensive car to be locally assembled in India.
- Fiat will launch the Linea facelift in the last quarter of 2013. The vehicle will get minor changes to the exteriors.
- Jaguar will launch the XJ Ultimate early next year. This vehicle will cost in excess of Rs. 1.2 crore and will be even more luxurious.
- The Ford Fiesta received a facelift recently, which will go on sale in India by November 2013. The front is inspired from Aston Martin cars.
- Honda's popular City will finally get a 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine by the end of next year. This engine will boost sales of the City drastically
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