The Indian economy is growing at a very fast rate and this is clearly reflected in the auto sales happening year-on-year. Though fuel prices are rising, that is not going to stop the Indian and the foreign car OEMs from bringing in their all new or revised offerings to the Indian soil in the quest for grabbing a pie of this market. Here we take a quick peek at the cars that we will be seeing in 2012. So, you can pick your favourite and start saving for it!
HATCHBACKS
Renault Pulse
Expected Price: Rs. 6 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: A Micra which looks masculine and sporty.
Hyundai i20 Facelift
Expected Price: Rs. 5-8 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: The i20 gets the Fluidic show to match its go.
Tata Nano Diesel
Expected Price: Rs. 2.25 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: The world’s cheapest car, now with diesel. It is expected to return a mileage of 30 kmpl.
2012 Maruti 800
Expected Price: Early 2012
Launch: Rs. 2 lakhs
What to expect: Can Maruti Suzuki repeat history with this car?
MINI
Expected Price: Rs. 25 lakhs
Launch: Mid-2012
What to expect: The hot favourite hatchback from BMW with a rich heritage behind it.
Chevrolet Sonic
Expected Price: Rs. 5 lakhs
Launch: Mid-2012
What to expect: A spacious hatchback and sedan which will be very aggressively priced.
Ford Fiesta Hatchback
Expected Price: Rs. 7 lakhs
Launch: Mid-2012
What to expect: Ford bringing its sporty hatchback to compete in the premium segment. It is expected to give others a run for their money.
Maruti WagonR Diesel
Expected Price: Rs. 4 lakhs
Launch: Mid-2012
What to expect: First small car from Maruti Suzuki to get a compact diesel.
Renault Sandero
Expected Price: Rs. 5 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: Renault is all set to go aggressive on the Indian market. The Sandero is expected to compete with the i10 and the Ford Figo.
Skoda Fabia Scout
Expected Price: Rs 7 lakhs
Launch: Mid-2012
What to expect: A Skoda Fabia with jacked-up suspension to provide you with some off-roading pleasure.
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Mercedes Benz B Class
Expected Price: Rs 22 lakhs
Launch: Late 2012
What to expect: Mercedes venturing into the much sought after hatchback segment. It is more of a cross-over between a hatch and an MPV.
Volkswagen Up!
Expected Price: Rs 3.5 lakhs
Launch: Late 2012
What to expect: A real people’s car from Volkswagen.
COMPACT SEDANS
Mahindra Verito Compact Sedan
Expected Price: Rs. 4.5 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: Mahindra trying to gain excise duty benefits and make the Verito (renamed Logan) a hit
New Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire
Expected Price: Rs. 6-7 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012.
What to expect: The revised Swift Dzire based on the new Swift but under 4 metre length. It is expected to be cheaper than the current Dzire.
Hindustan Motors Ambassador (Shortened)
Expected Price: Rs. 4.5 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: The iconic Indian brand that used to rule the market once is again geared up to challenge competition with its Ambassador, but a compact one this time.
Tata Manza CS
Expected Price: Rs. 5 lakhs
Launch: End 2012
What to expect: A shortened version of the Manza like the Indigo CS.
SEDANS
Hyundai Sonata
Expected Price: Rs. 18 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: The next generation Sonata is a drastic improvement over its predecessor.
Chevrolet Cruze Facelift
Expected Price: Rs. 14 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: The Cruze gets its first facelift and even more power!
Audi A4 Facelift
Expected Price: Rs. 34 to 40 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: It is going to be more fuel efficient and also pack more punch with the new 3.-liter petrol producing 333 BHP.
Audi A5
Expected Price: Rs. 40 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: A stunning car with revised front and rear. Engine options: 2.0 TDi, 3.0 TDi and 1.8 TFSi.
Audi S6
Expected Price: Rs. 75 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: A high performance version of the A6 luxury sedan.
BWW M5
Expected Price: Rs. 1.2 crore
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: The ultimate family saloon made by a company which makes the ultimate driving machine.
2012 Honda Civic
Expected Price: Rs. 14 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: New looks, new interiors, same Honda reliability. Will it become the segment leader again?
New BMW 3 Series
Expected Price: Rs. 26 to 38 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: More fun and more power from the best of all!
Hyundai Avante/Elantra
Expected Price: Rs. 14 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: A smart looking sedan with powerful engines and high gadgetry.
Volvo C70
Expected Price: Rs. 80 lakhs
Launch: Late 2012
What to expect: Volvo bringing in their luxury offering to compete against the Merc SLK, Audi TT, BMW Z4 and Porsche Boxster.
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Toyota Camry
Expected Price: Rs. 25 lakhs
Launch: Late 2012
What to expect: The next generation Camry arrives in India, hopefully with a diesel heart.
SUVs
Toyota Fortuner Facelift
Expected Price: Rs. 22 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: The best selling SUV gets a minor facelift. An autobox could debut as well.
Audi Q3
Expected Price: Rs. 25 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: Audi gearing up to bring it offering to compete against the Toyota Fortuner and the Honda CR-V.
Chevrolet Captiva Facelift
Expected Price: Rs. 20 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: The Captiva gets a much needed refresh along with more power and features.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Expected Price: Rs. 20 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: A real Fortuner competitor, both in price and size.
Volkswagen Touareg
Expected Price: Rs. 60 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: Debuting at the 2012 Auto Expo, VW is bringing this to venture into the SUV segment. One of the awaited ones going by its Dakar dominance.
Mahindra Ssangyong Korando
Expected Price: Rs. 15 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: Mahindra successfully took Ssangyong under its belt and the first product out of ths is the Korando. It is expected to be powered by a 2 litre, 4 cylinder one producing 175 PS @ 4000 RPM.
Ford EcoSport
Expected Price: Rs. 8 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: Compact SUV which will do a Figo for SUVs.
Renault Duster
Expected Price: Rs. 8 to 10 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: A value for money SUV which will shake the compact SUV segment.
Chevrolet Trailblaizer
Expected Price: Rs 20 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: An all new SUV from Chevrolet, it is built on the new global midsize platform developed by GM Brazil.
Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton
Expected Price: Rs. 18 lakhs
Launch: Late 2012
What to expect: The bigger sibling of the Korando with a 2.7 litre turbo charged diesel producing 184 PS and 402 Nm of torque!
MPVs
Chevrolet Tavera TCDi
Expected Price: Rs. 8 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: Common rail power makes its way to this practical MUV.
Mahindra Mini Xylo
Expected Price: Rs. 5 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: Loads of space for a killer price!
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
Expected Price: Rs. 8 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: Maruti Suzuki venturing into the MPV segment. Will it be an Innova killer?
Nissan NV200 Van
Expected Price: Rs. 14 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: Nissan is also planning to take on the Innova with this controversial looking MPV. It is expected to be a 10 seater.
Toyota Innova Facelift
Expected Price: Rs. 10-14 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: Revised look to the car that has continued to rule the MPV segment with dominance.
Force MPV
Expected Price: Rs. 10 lakhs
Launch: End 2012
What to expect: Force Motors going aggressive in India after launching the Force One. Lots of space and low price.
SUPERCARS
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Expected Price: Rs. 3 crores
Launch: End 2012
What to expect: The convertible version of the gorgeous looking SLS AMG, it is definitely going to be loved by the super rich Indians.
2012 Porsche 911
Expected Price: Rs. 95 lakh onwards
Launch: End 2012
What to expect: The 2012 version of the famous 911 having a option of a 7-speed manual gearbox as well along with the Porsche PDK dual clutch.
Ferrari 458 Italia Spider
Expected Price: Rs. 3 crore
Launch: End 2012
What to expect: The latest from Maranello, which lets you feel the wind in your hair.