New cars to launch in India in 2009
Posted Wed, 01/07/2009 - 13:42 by Anonymous
Auto manufacturers are planning for new cars launch in 2009 in Indian market, shrugging off falling sales. Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, General Motors, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Fiat and Porsche are ready for their new cars launch in India in 2009.
Leading auto manufacturer Toyota Kirloskar Motors recently announced that they are looking forward for new cars launch in 2009 in Indian market. The company official said that they will launch its premium SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) model Toyota Fortuner on 24th of August this year. The company also planning for new car launch in hybrid car segment and it might launch its first hybrid car Toyota Prius in Indian market by the end of this year or early next year.

World's largest auto manufacturer, General Motors also ready for new car launch in Indian market. The company official said that company will launch its premium sedan model Chevrolet Cruze in the month of September this year. General Motors also plans for the launch of a minicar by the end of 2009. Chevrolet Cruze will be fitted with General Motors' new direct-injection, turbo-charged, four-cylinder engine. Chevrolet Cruze will be launched with both petrol and
diesel engines and with seven variants. It is expected that all variants of Chevrolet Cruze will be in Indian market in the range of Rs 10 to 12 lacs. It will compete with Toyota Corolla Altis and Honda Civic.
P. Balendran, vice-president (corporate affairs), General Motors India, stated that the company’s second manufacturing plant would be a hub for small cars and minicars. The company official today said it would hike prices of its all models by up to Rs 10,000 from Saturday because of rising input costs and currency fluctuations.
India's largest auto manufacturer, Tata Motors also for its new car launch with its Tata Indigo Vista in sedan segment. Tata Indigo Vista
will be build on Tata Indica Vista platform and will be launched in the price range of Rs 5.5 to 7 lacs. It will be launched with both petrol and diesel engine variants - its petrol variants will be powered by 1.4L FIRE petrol engine while its diesel variants will be packed with Fiat's most popular 1.3L, Multi-jet diesel engine.
India's second largest passenger car manufacturer also ready for its new car launch in 2009. It will launch its luxurious SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) model, Hyundai Santa Fe in the month of September this year.
Honda also plans for one more new car launch in 2009. It will be launch the more powerful version of Honda Jazz. The new Honda Jazz will be launched with 1.5L, petrol engine and it will be priced about Rs 8 lacs.
Already some cars have been launched in Indian market in the first half of this year. Few popular cars of them are Mahindra Xylo, Fiat Linea, Tata Nano, Maruti Ritz, Honda Jazz and Fiat Punto.
Updates :-
Ford India ready to launch its new car in Indian market, to read more about this you may visit the above link - Ford to launch new car in India





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