Renault may invest 1.5 billion Euros in India to setup small car production unit

The continuous demand for small cars in India is attracting the global car makers in the country to invest in this prospering segment. And the latest entrant is the France based automaker Renault, which is considering to invest a hefty amount of 1.5 billion Euros in the small car development project.

In order to take its plans further the French carmaker Renault is in discussions with the Gujarat government in the country for the establishment of its production plant in the state.

Earlier, Maruti Suzuki was also in talks with Gujarat Chief Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, to setup its manufacturing unit as a part of its expansion strategy. Maruti Suzuki already has its production units in Gurgaon and Manesar in the state of Haryana.

Past few years has witnessed that there are many global automakers in the nation who prefer Gujarat state to be their manufacturing hub. US based auto giants Ford Motors and General Motors by now have their units in Gujarat state.

Renault is eager to make its position stronger in the progressive auto markets such as India. Over 100 acres of land in Vadodara, Gujarat is finalized by the company for the establishment of production plant that will capable to roll out 4, 00,000 vehicles per year.

Also, the company plans to export its India made cars to the other countries in the subcontinent apart from nationwide supply. Such strategy was initially adopted by Korean carmaker Hyundai for its hatchback cars like i10, i20 and Santro Xing along with small car Eon, now the same has been adopted by many car companies in India.

Renault in India currently sells its crossover Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) Koleos and sedan Fluence. Its first hatchback car Pulse, which is a rebadged version of Nissan Micra, was uncovered recently and is expected to see a 2012 Indian Auto Expo launch next month.

New small car launches at New Delhi Auto Expo 2012

A number of Indian auto makers are goring to launch their new small cars in India very soon which are expected to hit the market stores in the start of next year. Basically a number of new cars in India will be launched or displayed at India's largest auto portal New Delhi Auto Expo 2012. New Delhi Auto Expo 2012 will be organized in the month of January and almost all the Indian car makers along with some of world's leading auto maker will display their new car models on this mega auto portal which will soon be available for the Indian buyers. All the new launching small cars India are expected to accomplish buzz response among Indian small car lovers due to their premium features, competitive price range and impressive fuel efficiency. And here is the list of new small car launches at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2012:-

Renault Pulse:

Renault Pulse is specially developed and manufactured for the Indian customers which has already been displayed at Indian Grand Prix in Noida. It is B+ segment hatchback that will be offered in very competitive price and first of all will be available only diesel engine model. The new Renault Pulse price for the base variant would start at Rs. 4 lakh and top-end variant may go for Rs. 7 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. Every Renault Pulse review has mentioned that it will come loaded with a K9K, 1.5-litre diesel engine that puts out 63 bhp of power and 160 Nm of torque. It is based on popular premium hatchback Nissan Micra.

Tata Nano diesel:

Tata Nano diesel model has been much awaited in the Indian auto market since its announcement. And the company has developed this diesel model which would officially be displayed at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2012. On this platform Tata Motors will also announced the new Tata Nano diesel price which is expected to fall in the range of Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 2.60 lah at ex-showroom Delhi. Recently, the company has launched the 2012 or re-freshed model for this popular small which is well admired by every new Tata Nano review.

New Fiat hatchback:

Among the available popular small cars in India, Fiat small car is ready to make its presence very soon. Beside Fiat Grange Punto hatchback the French auto major Fiat India is also ready to include one small car in its stable. So far, the company has not announced the price, features and specifications about this new Fiat small car but it is expected to be offered as A+ segment which may brake the market share of Maruti Alto K10, Chevrolet Spark and Hyundai Eon.

Reva NXR:

Reva is a leading electric car maker company has developed this new electric small car for the Indian auto market with name of NXR. The all new Reva NXR will be displayed at the new Delhi Auto Expo 2012. It has been spied many of times and the new Reva NXR price is expected to fall in the range of Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 6 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. Due to unexpected rising in fuel prices electric car maker companies are showing good rise in the electric car sales. Beside this, one new Reva electric small car will be offered to the Indian customers.

New Maruti 800:

Again, Maruti Suzuki India Limited is ready to give new breath to its popular entry level small car Maruti 800 with launch of its re-freshed version. The newly developed Maruti 800 is more wiser and premier than one model. The new Maruti 800 price is expected to give stiff competition to Tata Nano and upcoming Bajaj ULC. Among the available Maruti cars in India the new avatar of Maruti 800 is expected bread butter for the company.

New Fiat Grande Punto:

Fiat Grande Punto is India available one of the popular premium hatchback and now the company has re-freshed it with some of new features, specification and minor changes in the body. The new version of this popular Fiat small car is called Fiat Grand Punto Evo. The company will display this much awaited small car model at New Delhi Auto Expo 2012 in January which is expected to be available in impressive price range. The new Fiat Grande Punto price is expected in the bracket of Rs. 4.30 lakh to Rs. 6.50 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi.

Chevrolet Sail:

Chevrolet Sais is already available in Chinese market and now General Motors India has also planed to offer this popular Chevrolet small car to the Indian customers as a similar sibling of Chevrolet Beat. The company will offer both petrol and diesel models to the Indian buyers. So far, India abound Chevrolet Sail price has not been announced its base varint for petrol model would be available at Rs. 4 lakh while high-end variant of diesel model may go for Rs. 6 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi.

New Hyundai i20:

Hyundai i20 is India available most popular high-end global hatchback which now has been re-freshed with some changes in body design and new features and specifications. This time, the company has developed the all new Hyundai i20 on the base of its popular Fluidic design concept which has been used in Hyundai Verna sedan. So now, the new Hyundai i20 is more specious and premier than current outgoing model. It will be offered in four variants and the new Hyundai i20 price for these variants is expected between bracket of Rs. 4.50 lakh to Rs. 7.50 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi.

Piaggio NT3:

The Italian three wheeler and two wheeler maker Piaggio is now ready to enter the Indian small car segment with launch of Piaggio NT3 at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2012 in January. Piaggio NT3 is newly developed 3 seater 'A' segment small car which is expected to brake the market share of Tata Nano and upcoming Bajaj ULC. It is an hybrid small car and will be three variants. The new Piaggio NT3 for the base variant is expected Rs. 1.5 lakh while top-end variant would be offered at Rs. 3 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi.

Volkswagen Up:

The German Auto major Volkswagen has developed its new small car with name of Volkswagen Up that will be offered to the customers as entry level or A+ segment. It is global small car model which will also be available in overseas markets along with India. Volkswagen India will display this popular small car the New Delhi Auto Expo 2012. The expected Volkswagen Up price in the Indian auto market is between Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh. The all new Volkswagen Up will available in India as the price range of Volkswagen Polo.

Skoda Citigo:

Skoda Auto India is increasing its small car portfolio and beside Skoda Fabia premium hatchback is now ready to launch much awaited Skoda Citigo. The company has already made announcement about the launch of this popular Skoda small car in India very soon. But first of all the Czech auto major will display all new Skoda Citigo at New Delhi Auto Expo 2012. It is expected the new Skoda Citigo price will also be announced at this Indian mega auto platform.

Overall, the upcoming popular small cars in India would capable to win the heart of Indian small car buyers due to their impressive performance, mileage, features and specifications along with competitive price range.

Maruti Swift price, review, features and specifications

Maurti Swift is one of most popular and best selling premium hatchback car model in the Indian domestic market from country's largest passenger car maker Maruti Suzuki India Limited. This premium small car model has been the bread butter for MSIL which is accomplishing buzz response to the Indian customers among plenty of rivals. The great interior space, eye-catchy body design and idol exterior attract every premium hatchback lover. Along with India, Maruti Swift is available in overseas markets too such as Japan and Europe.

To dominate the Indian premium hatchback market with this popular Maruti car model the company has recently launched its re-freshed version which is very well admired by auto enthusiasts. The company has offered this re-freshed version for both petrol and diesel models which are now look mindblowing. The new Maruti Swift price for the base variant of petrol model starts from Rs. 4.22 lakh while the high-end model is available at Rs. 5.53 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. On the other hand, the base model variant of diesel model comes at Rs. 5.17 lakh and top-end variant priced at Rs. 6.37 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi.

Due to this competitive price range and innovative features along with eye-catchy body design, every new Maruti Swift review has remarked it value for money and excellent performer premium hatchback for the Indian buyers. All the new features which is offered in this next generation version appear in new Maruti Swift pictures. Meanwhile, new Maruti Swift features and specifications which make it decent in its category are CD player, USB port connectivity, steering mounted controls and an in dash multi information display (MID) and rest of same as old one.

Features wise the available new Maruti Swift variants are six like three in petrol and three in diesel model. The variant of petrol model are LXI, VXI and ZXI while LDI, VDI and ZDI are the three variants of diesel models. Now petrol fuel run model comes with 1197cc petrol engine which is blessed with Variable Valve Timing which generates max power of 87PS at 6000rpm and a peak torque of torque of 114Nm at 4000rpm. A five speed manual transmission is available on both models. So, the new version of popular Maruti small car has received tremendous response to Indian auto market and breaking the market share of Skoda Fabia, Volkswagen Polo, Ford Figo, Nissan Micra, Chevrolet Beat, Honda Brio and Jazz, Fiat Grande Punto and Tata Indica Vista.

Beside this, some of newly launched car models in India are new Tata Nano, Skoda Rapid, Hyundai Eon, new Tata Indica Vista, Force One, New Volkswagen Jetta, New Honda Jazz, Toyota Etios Liva, Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Beat diesel, Audi A6, Tata Aria 4x2, new Tata Indica Xeta, Honda Brio, Mahindra XUV 500 etc.

Chevrolet Sail price, features and specifications

General Motors have developed the Indian version of its overseas market available popular premium hatchback Chevrolet Sail which has recently been spotted during test run on the Indian roads. GM India is expected to launch as soon as possible. Recently, this India bound version of popular Chevrolet small car has been spied which look just like Chevrolet Beat from front portion while rear portion is sporty which is making it decent in its segment. It seems that the all new Chevrolet Sail will come in the Indian auto market as a replacement of Chevrolet Aveo U-VA that is currently showing a decline in sales.

Plenty of features and specs of new coming Chevrolet small car have been leaked out which are capable to prove it major competitor of rivals such as Maruti Swift, Skoda Fabia, Ford Figo, Volkswagen Polo, Nissan Micra, Toyota Etios Liva, Honda Brio, Honda Jazz and Fiat Grande Punto. In this Chevrolet Sail review we are remarking the the spied features and specification which are make it decent in its segment, such as price, features-specs, engine power-mileage and variants along with measurements.

Chevrolet Sail price and variants:

Till now, only Chevrolet Sail pictures are available but not price. The company has not made any announcement about the new Chevrolet Sail price but it will be offered to the Indian customers as premium hatchback so its is expected to fall in the range of Rs. 4 lakh to Rs. 6 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. In this price range the available Chevrolet Sail variants are three like PS, LS and LT for both petrol and diesel models just like Chevrolet Beat.

Chevrolet Sail features and specifications:

Features wise the company is offering three variants in new beast such as PS, LS and LT which are equipped with highly sophisticated features and specs. The all new Chevrolet Sail features and specifications for batter comfort and convenience are power steering, power windows, electric mirrors, music system, remote tailgate opener, remote fuel lid opener and AC etc. Meanwhile, safety features are Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, central locking, speed-sensitive auto latch and so forth.

Chevrolet Sail power and mileage:

Just like Chevrolet Beat, the all new Chevrolet Sail will also be offered in both petrol and diesel models. The petrol fuel run model of the popular Chevrolet small car is engaged with a 1.2-litre petrol mill generating out maximum power of 79.5 bhp and highest torque of 108 Nm. It is mated with a 5 speed manual gearbox. This model will offer good mileage in its segment while the another diesel model is expected the most fuel economical that comes loaded with a 1-litre 3-cylinder diesel engine which is based on Fiat's 1.3 litre Multijet engine. Chevrolet Sail mileage for diesel model is expected more than Beat's diesel model.

Overall, we can expected that after launching Chevrolet Sail would ensure to brake the market share of India available popular premium hatchback car models due its impressive mileage, great performance and interior space and classy exterior appearance. On the other hand, some of newly launched car models in India are new Tata Nano, Skoda Rapid, Hyundai Eon, Nissan Sunny, Mahindra XUV 500, Honda Brio, New Maruti Swift, New Volkswagen Jetta, New Honda Jazz, Toyota Etios Liva, Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Beat diesel, Audi A6 and so on.

Maruti Ertiga launch at Auto Expo 2012

Maruti Ertiga is Maruti Suzuki India Limited's Maruti RIII concept based new MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) which would officially be launched at New Delhi Auto Expo 2012 in January. With the launch of Maruti Ertiga the company seeks to brake the market share of Toyota Innova, Tata Aria and Mahindra Xylo which are another popular MPV models in Indian domestic market and dominating the segment for a long time. Maruti RIII concept based the new MPV has been most popular since its display at the Auto Explo 2010.

There is no conformation about the new Maruti Ertiga price but as per its pictures and leaked features it will fall in the entry level MPV segment. But in this Maruti Ertiga review we expect that its price is expected to start at Rs. 7 lakh while the top-end variant will be available at Rs. 9 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. Good news for this popular Maruti MPV lovers it is that the company will offer both petrol and diesel engine model in the new beast. The expected Maruti Ertiga variants for petrol model are three like LXI, VXI and ZXI while diesel model will also be offered in same three models like LDI, VDI and ZDI.

Beside entry level MPV segment, the new Maruti Ertiga features and specifications are just like premium MPV model Which attract everybody. Power windows, power steering, body color bumpers, internally folding OVRMs (outside rear view mirrors), multi trip meters, AC, central locking, ABS with EBD, optional Airbags, Music System, Leather Seats, leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob etc. will be available in the new beast as standard.

The Maruti Ertiga mileage would be impressive for both petrol and diesel models. Because, petrol model is powered with a latest K Series 1.4 liter mill which has a displacement of 1372 CC that would generate maximum power of 95 bhp along with a peak torque of 130 Nm. Meanwhile, diesel model will come bestowed with a 1.3L DDiS engine that currently does duty in Maruti SX4. Its displacement is 1248cc and for better efficiency is blessed with Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT) and capable of delivering peak power of 89 bhp and peak torque of 200 Nm. This Maruti MPV lovers would get 13 kmpl mileage in city and 17 kmpl on long roads from petrol model while diesel model would ensure to win the haert with impressive mileage of 15 kmpl in city and 19 kmpl on highways.

Finally, Maruti Ertiga is being speculated mindblowing MPV model which will make its presence in the Indian auto market with a facelifted version of Maruti Swift Dzire. After just launch of these new models, Maruti will launch facelifted versions for Maruti A-Star and Maruti Ritz. Meanwhile, newly launched re-freshed model of Maruti Swift is reporting buzz response among Indian customers.

On the other hand, some of newly launched car models in India are Skoda Rapid, Hyundai Eon, Nissan Sunny, Mahindra XUV 500, Honda Brio, New Volkswagen Jetta, New Honda Jazz, Toyota Etios Liva, Chevrolet Beat diesel, Audi A6. Meanwhile, Ford Feista AT, facelifted Honda City etc. are another upcoming models.

A Pine of Performance! Upcoming Skoda Rapid

Skoda Rapid Launch on 16th November 2011! Isn�t it twittering? Since long the Skoda lovers are waiting for its new models in sedan segment as its good at it. These sayings are not promotional affairs instead; these are having concrete ground of realities. For very first time the company has made Skoda Octavia to capture the market of sedan cars. As per growth statistics, this task had been profitably accomplished by Octavia till last year. Originally, its model was manufactured between 1959 -1971 and since then it�s on wheels in numerous continents. But now in India it has been discontinued in the year 2010 due to the major issues of upgradations.

But, this is also the fact that Octavia had made the reputation of Skoda�s vehicles into domestic market. It�s all because of outmost performance that had been providing by it to the users. To the make the best of it the engineers had made it based on Volkswagen Group platform that�s also shared by Volkswagen Jetta. There after two other sedans have been launched by Skoda India � Skoda Super and Skoda Laura and the upcoming Skoda Rapid is now the third one in this segment excluding discontinued Octavia. Apart from that, Skoda Fabia has launched to carry the competency against concurrent rivals like Maruti Swift, Toyota Etios Liva, Tata Indica Vista, and Ford Figo.

Presently, in Indian domestic market the conditions are not favorable because of frequent hikes in petrol prices, increased interest rates and much more. Since five couple of months the sources is being reported that during these months the industry has registered worst decline in the sales of cars. Despite of, the determined auto biggies are striving up to their every nerve to set to sustain auto industry�s good growth into this nasty year. For instance, earlier this month in Jaipur, the Pink-City of Rajasthan, the Skoda Auto has organized an event of special test drive for the mid-segment variant of its upcoming sedan Skoda Rapid which had been attended by auto journalists across the country.

The one of the proud part of this event was the presence of Mr. Thomas Kuehl whose workings are presently buckled down with Skoda India as Sales & Marketing head and Board Members. Before to raise green flag to start this event, he mentioned some of the quality features of Rapid Sedan to which engineers have arranged considerably according to Indian outlook. He assured that while designing the concept of this sedan, the designers kept the needs of Indian customers in their mind. So, they have accomplished this project with the holding hands of customers� interest.

As far as concerned to the competitiveness of Skoda Rapid, the bestseller sedan of Honda Motors that�s Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Toyota Etios, Maruti Swift Dzire will come to stand against it to arrange the hurdles into the way of it. Also, it�s been inkling that the Skoda Rapid price of expected Rs. 8,00,000 will become quite challenging to them.

Skoda Citigo Review

The Czech auto major Skoda Auto has recently unveiled its new small car, the Skoda Citigo which is fully based on the popular small car Volkswagen Up's platform. Very soon the all new Skoda Citigo small car will be available in the market. First of all it will be offered to the European markets and after some time Skoda Auto India will also launch this popular small car in India too. The new Skoda Citigo will be the second small car model in the Indian auto market by the company which is expected to accomplish buzz response to the customers.

Its very well body design and comfortable features are premiered in available hundreds of Skoda Citigo reviews. The new Skoda Citigo price not reveled yet but it is expected in the range of Rs. 4 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh at ex-showroom. It appears just like younger sibling of Skoda Fabia which is already available in the Indian market. With this price range the new Skoda small car is expected to take on rivals like Hyundai Eon, Chevrolet Beat, Toyota Etios Liva, Honda Brio, Maruti Ritz etc.

The new Skoda Citigo pictures are looking so impressive and cool. First of all the new beast will be offered only in petrol model that carries a Euro 5 norms complaint, 1L, 999cc, 12 valves, 3 cylinders mini heart that capable of making maximum power of 44 PS at 5000 rpm and peak torque of 95 Nm at 3000-4300 rpm. It will be available two models like three doors and five doors models. The Skoda Citigo mileage is also expected decent in the segment like 15 kmpl.

The new Skoda Citigo features and specifications are also expected most advanced which help to prove it decent in the segment. The new Skoda small car would come equipped with ORVM indicator, xenon headlamps, rear wiper, trip meter, rear defogger, headlamp washer, rear armrest, parking sensors, steering adjustment, traction control, driver seat adjustment, ABS with EBD, 2 DIN music system, rear seat belts, leather seats, AC, electric door mirror, power windows, tinted glass, remote central locking, rear AC vent, remote fuel filler, folding rear seats, steering controls, sun roof and auto headlamp etc. comfort and safety features.

Overall, the new Skoda Citigo is expected value for money new car model in the Indian auto market which ensure to accomplish mass response to the customers just like India available another Skoda car models. On the other hand, some of newly launched models in the Indian auto market Hyundai Eon, new Tata Indica Vista, Force One, New Maruti Swift, New Volkswagen Jetta, New Honda Jazz, Toyota Etios Liva, Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Beat diesel, Audi A6, Tata Aria 4x2, new Tata Indica Xeta, Honda Brio, Mahindra XUV 500 etc.