Mahindra’s upcoming new launches

     Mahindra & Mahindra is planning a series of launches in the coming 18 months. The company is working on 7 new models which will be launched in the future. The 7 new vehicles include a new flagship SUV, compact Xylo, two Ssangyong SUVs, new Logan CS, Thar and US version of Scorpio. 

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Press Release:

“We are in the process of working out a number of new models, and these would hit the market in the next 15-18 months,” Rajesh Jejurikar, chief executive of Mahindra’s Automotive Division, told TOI. Jejurikar said the Indian automotive market, including the SUV segment, was growing at a fast clip.

“Our focus would clearly remain in the SUV space and a variety of factors make us confident on the segment that we feel will grow at double-digit rates over the next few years. While globally the ratio of SUVs and MPVs to cars is 40%, in India it is still at 15%. Now, with the rapid growth in demand, even if this goes up to 22-23 %, we are talking of sustained double-digit growth over the next couple of years.”

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Scoop: Nissan Sunny clear pictures

All these days we have been seeing the spy pictures and sketches of the soon to be launched Nissan Sunny in India. Now we have clear picture of the car which tough built on the Micra platform has no similarity with it.

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Mitsubishi Exo X launched in India with price tag of Rs 50 lakh

     Mitsubishi has launched its high performance car Evo X in India price at Rs 49.95 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi). The car was launched at the ongoing Autocar Performance Show in Mumbai.

     The Evo X is powered by a turbocharged 2.0 petrol engine generating whooping 291 bhp of power. 0-100 kmph is done is just 6.6 sec with a top speed of over 180 Kmph.

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Honda Brio is the new small car from Honda

Honda has christened its small car as Brio - meaning 'Brother'. We guess Honda wants to endorse the new samll car as a small brother to Jazz. Honda had displayed the car (Codenamed 2CV) at the Auto Expo 2010. Brio will compete against soon to be launched Etios and other B Segment cars such as Maruti Swift, Hyundai i20, Volkswagen Polo, Nissan Micra, Ford Figo and Skoda Fabia. 

The prototype of the Brio which will be very close to the production version will be showcased at the 27th Thailand International Motor Expo starting from 30th Nov this year. Brio will be entry level car from Honda with the length less than 4 meters and engine equal or smaller than Jazz's 1.2L one. Honda is also developing a 3 cylinder engine without VTEC technology.

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HM Ambassador to make a comeback with a new Avatar

Hindustan Motors is working on the Ambassador to give a new fresh look. The car is expected to be on the roads by July 2011. However the re-designed Ambassador will have the same platform with bodywork, interiors and characteristics to be revamped.

Most of the design elements are being worked up by overseas designers and HM is trying hard to preserve the Amby DNA which is great space, comfort  and ease of maintenance. HM has started a online campaign on Facebook to get feedbacks from the the customers and general public. According to the Company, next generation Ambassador will sport “cutting-edge” technology.

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Mahindra Thar launch by December end

     Mahindra & Mahindra will launch the Thar jeep in India before the end of this year. Mahindra had showcased the Thar concept at Bologna Motor Show. The Thar is powered by a 4 cylinder, 2500 cc turbodiesel direct injection common rail engine producing 107Kw of power. It is expected to be priced at Rs 6 lakhs. Stay tuned for more updates…..

Mahindra Thar Specifications

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Hyundai i20 gets Satellite Navigation System

     Hyundai has launched its premium hatchback with factory fitted Satellite Navigation System in India. It is first small car in India to be launched with a navigation system. Earlier few days ago Tata had launched Aria with a navigation system incorporated in it. With the trend going on, its not too far that we see navigation system in almost all the cars.

      Along with the navigation system, the i20 has an in-car entertainment unit with video playback from USB and iPod. The driver will be able to manage the system via steering mounted controls. The i20 Asta with the navigation system is priced at Rs. 6,30,439/- (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

Hyundai i20 Specifications

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