India car market sales data for January 2011

Chevrolet

Optra - 296

Cruze  - 715

Aveo  - 240

UVA - 331

Tavera - 1691

Spark - 3267

Beat - 3338

Captiva – 91

Fiat

Linea - 947

G Punto - 1203

Palio - 24

Ford

Ikon - 0

Fiesta - 1059

Endeavour - 351

Figo – 8616

HM-Mitsubishi

Pajero - 94

Outlander - 69

Lancer + Cedia - 21

Montero - 2

Ambassador -  450 (approx)

Honda

City - 5059

Civic - 508

Accord - 174

Jazz - 579

CRV – 38

Hyundai

Santro - 4648

i10 - 16694

i20 - 5773

Accent - 1317

Verna - 1858

Sonata - 11

Santa Fe - 5

Mahindra

Logan - 1120

Xylo - 2733

Scorpio - 4304

Bolero - 8463

Marshall, Maxx etc. - 588

Maruti

M800 - 1876

Omni - 8059

Alto - 33118

Estilo - 3652

WagonR - 14186

Dzire - 9771

SX4 - 2159

Eeco - 5886

Swift - 11353

A-Star - 4124

Ritz - 6046

Gypsy - 191

G Vitara - 1

Skoda

Laura - 630

Fabia - 1460

Superb - 391

Yeti - 344

Tata

Nano - 6703

Indica - 10591

Indigo + Manza - 8456

Sumo - 2187

Safari - 1796

Aria - 321

Venture - 158

Toyota

Innova - 5284

Corolla P - 490

Corolla D4D - 649

Fortuner - 1103

Etios - 1651

Camry - 3

Prado - 3

Landcruiser - 1

Prius - 1

VW

Jetta - 247

Beetle - 20

Polo - 3,023

Vento - 2,308

Passat - 2

Phaeton - 1

Volvo

S80 - 4

XC60 - 26

XC90 - 9

Audi Q5 2.0TDI Quattro launched in India

     Audi has launched its mini SUV Q5 with a 4 cylinder 2.0 TDI Quattro engine in India. Till now Audi Q5 was available with a 3.0TDI Quattro engine. The new 2.0TDI Quattro develops 125-170Bhp of power @ 4200rpm and Torque of 350Nm @ 1750 – 2500rpm.

Mercedes Aesthetics 125 sculpture unveiled in Stutgart

     Few days ago we had mentioned about the Aesthetics 125 sculpture by Mercedes. Mercedes has unveiled the Aesthetics 124 sculpture at Stutgart commemorating its completion of 125 years since Karl Benz applied for patenting the first automobile. The sculpture looks very futuristic previewing the company's design language for tomorrow.

     Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG says, "The invention of Daimler and Benz has changed the world for the better - and it will continue to do so. History shows that when a society becomes physically mobile it also becomes socially mobile and economically successful." He continued, "As the inventor of the automobile, Daimler strives to be at the forefront of shaping future mobility."

Source: Mercedes-Benz via Worldcarfans

Maruti Suzuki Kizashi launched in India

     Maruti Suzuki has launched its much awaited luxury sporty sedan Kizashi in India priced between Rs. 16.5 – 17.5 Lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi). This is the first offering by Maruti Suzuki in luxury segment of Indian market.

     The Kizashi is manufactured in Suzuki’s Sagara plant in Japan. Presently the Kizashi will be sold in India as a Completely Built-up Unit (CBU). Kizashi offers excellent packaging rich luxury, style and sporty performance. Bookings of the car have begun and can be booked with an initial amount of Rs. 50,000. Deliveries of the car will begin by March 2011.

     The Kizashi is powered by a 2.4L DOHC J-Series petrol engine that gives a staggering performance with maximum power output of 178 Ps @ 5,500 rpm and maximum torque of 230 Nm @ 4000 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed Manual Transmission and a Continuous Variable Transmission. Fuel efficiency is class leading with the manual variant giving 12.45 Kmpl and the CVT variant giving 12.53 Kmpl.

Mercedes relaunches Maybach in India

     Mercedes Benz has relaunched the ultra luxury sedan Maybach in India in order to meet the rising demand for luxury cars in this part of the world. Indian luxury car market has grown leaps and bounds in the past few years with players like Mercedes, BMW and Audi registering good sales. India is currently the third largest automobile market.

     Mercedes Maybach is available in two variants - 57S with a 5,980cc engine and 62 with 5,513cc engine. Maybach 57S is priced at Rs 4.85 crore and Maybach 62 at Rs 5.10 crore.

Peter Honegg, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, along with Suhas Kadlaskar, director corporate affairs and human resources, Mercedes-Benz India, at the Maybach's launch

Tata Indigo Manza Elan Discover Me campaign, car launch on Feb 7th

     Yesterday we had showed you the clear pictures of the Tata Indigo Manza Elan. Tata Motors have come up with a unique online campaign Discover Me.Visit the Tata Indigo Manza Elan Discover Me campaign here. It has been official now that the Elan will be launched on the 7^th of February. With the Elan, Tata Motors yet again proving that it makes cars which are value for money. 

Hindustan Motors to launch small car by July 2011

     India’s oldest automobile manufacturer Hindustan Motors will launch a new small car in Indian market by July this year. The new small car will be built on the same old Ambassador platform and will be available in both hatchback and sedan version. This will the first hatchback vehicle form the manufacturer in it history of over 60 years.

     The hatchback will be smaller than the Ambassador and hence would come under 4 meter length mark to avail excise duty. The new car will be manufactured at HM’s plant at Uttarpara in West Bengal. This seams to be a final attempt by the CK Birla group to come back in the Indian automobile industry.

     It was roumered for a while that HM will join hands with Proton of Malyasia to manufature and sell the latter's cars - Savvy and Saga. But now HM has decided to go on its own and make its own car for Indian market.