Skoda Yeti unveiled at Auto Expo

Yeti-Skoda's showstopper at the Auto Expo 2010 and its first ever SUV (Sport utility Vehicle), in India, is known for its exclusive features, safety, comfort and countless functionalities. Skoda Yeti, a stylish sporty SUV was launched in Global Markets 5 months back at the Geneva auto show 2009, and is one of the most successful models of Skoda in International Market. Skoda will assemble Yeti at its Aurangabad Plant here in India, and would be sold as a completely knock down unit (CKD) rather than importing at CBU, making the SUV available at best possible price. The SUV is expected to be priced around 18-20 Lakhs. Along with Skoda Yeti, the Czech Auto maker also plans to launch a more powerful version of Skoda Fabia (Skoda Fabia RS).

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Volkswagen Race Polo unveiled at Auto Expo

Today Volkswagen comes up with a major surprise to the viewers by showcasing Volkswagen Race Polo at the grand show. The excitement on the faces of viewers there was quiet apparent and they were on their toes to take pictures. Its a sports version of Volkswagen Polo with a more powerful engine.

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Maruti Kizashi at Auto Expo

Today Maruti unveils its premium sedan model Maruti Kizashi at the 10th Auto Expo. It is a hottest contested model of the biggest show. Maruti Kizashi will be powered by the 2.4L, DOHC, in-line four-cylinder engine with automatic transmission gearbox that can produce 180Bhp of maximum power with 230.35Nm of maximum torque. Maruti Kizashi is well received in the international market.

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Tata Motors pavilion at Auto Expo

Tata Motors, one of India's largest car manufacturers, is all set to kick-start the showcasing of its upcoming as well as global vehicles at the Delhi Auto Expo. The preparation of making an attractive as well as splendid pavilion is already at its best. It is exciting to know that the Tata Motors is sharing the pavilion with its global partners Fiat Motors and Jaguar. Each of these three companies has their pavilion one next to the other so that it can help Tata Motors to present its global and joint venture products in this auto show.

Tata Motors is showcasing many popular upcoming car models like Tata Indicruz, Tata Indica Electric. It is expected that many senior officials of the company including Ratan Tata will be present at the time of inauguration of the Auto Expo. At the time of Inauguration of its pavilion in Delhi Auto Expo, a press conference will be held by Tata Motors to provide a brief information about its products. Tata will launch and showcase its commercial vehicles at the show. A grand launch stage is set up inside the pavilion and this might attract the visitors due to its majestic view.

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Tata Indica Vista Electric unveiled at Auto Expo 2010

Tata Motors' yet another invention is Tata Indica Vista Electric that was showcased today at the Delhi Auto Expo at Pragati Maidan. The eco friendly car comes with a PERM Magnet Motor, 55 KW of power,160 Nm torque.The all new Tata Indica Vista electric is a 1 speed FWD and touches a top speed of 128 kmph.It can go from 0 to 30 kmph in just 4.5 seconds, from 0 to 60 kmph in a matter of 90 seconds and can run upto 160 km per charge with the battery capacity of 26.6 kwh. The new Tata Indica Vista Electric with a seating capacity of 4 passengers is a five door model that comes with dual front airbags.

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Tata Venture launched at Auto Expo

Tata Motors, with an honest presence of Company's chairman Mr. Ratan Tata, showcases the all new Tata Aria a Seven-seater cross-over between MUV and SUV, with the current line-up amongst the same being Tata Safari and Tata Sumo Grande. Apart from Tata Aria, Tata Prima, Tata venture, Jaguar XJ are previewed here at the Auto expo today. As told to our CarDekho team, the car is supposed to be officially launched in the second quarter of 2010. With still so fresh memories of Tata Nano, Ratan Tata's dream car for Indian consumers, launched here at the Expo 2 years back, the company has 3 new launches lined up this year with the efforts of Indian engineers for the Indian customers.

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Maruti SX4 Hybrid and Hatchback at Auto Expo

Maruti SX4 and Maruti Hybrid have been unveiled today morning and the media has been finally allowed to take pictures of the wheels after yesterday's frenzy of setting up the pavilions and being kept away from the company's display of its models. Both Maruti SX4 and Maruti Hybrid are imported as a CBU (Completely Built Unit). Maruti SX4 Sedan with a petrol engine has already been a favourite among the users in the country and now Maruti SX4 Hybrid has had plenty of anticipation and excitement from the public. Maruti SX4 hatchback 2.0 L petrol engine car whereas Maruti SX4 Hybrid possesses the size of a Sedan.

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Maruti RIII unveiled at Auto Expo

New Delhi, India-the official venue of Auto Expo 2010!! Maruti Suzuki, India's largest passenger car manufacturer, revealed an exciting Multi Purpose Concept Vehicle (MPV) Maruti RIII, on Tuesday at the 10th Auto Expo. Also, the most-awaited Car from Maruti Suzuki, Maruti Eeco is soon to be launched at this mega event, a platform for all Automobile lovers. Maruti Suzuki with its latest Concept of MPV plans to enter this small segment that's not yet explored by the Company. RIII, the Concept car is a well researched at Maruti Suzuki's Research and Developement Centre. The Car is expected to be a Seven seater vehicle with speculated price range of 4-5 Lakhs, however this is a prototype, with the variants not decided yet, said Company's management Executive Officer I V Rao.

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Tata Aria launched at Auto Expo

Tata Motors, with an honest presence of Company's chairman Mr. Ratan Tata, showcases the all new Tata Aria a Seven-seater cross-over between MUV and SUV, with the current line-up amongst the same being Tata Safari and Tata Sumo Grande. Apart from Tata Aria, Tata Prima, Tata venture, Jaguar XJ are previewed here at the Auto expo today. As told to our CarDekho team, the car is supposed to be officially launched in the second quarter of 2010.

With still so fresh memories of Tata Nano, Ratan Tata's dream car for Indian consumers, launched here at the Expo 2 years back, the company has 3 new launches lined up this year with the efforts of Indian engineers for the Indian customers.

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Toyota Prius launched Auto Expo

Toyota Motors with a huge pavilion at the 10th Auto Expo in New Delhi displayed the all new Toyota Prius, a full-hybrid electric mid-size car, that will be launched in late 2010 for the Indian customers as quoted by Hiroshi Nakagawa, Managing Director of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Limited. Sure to give a strong competition to Honda Civic-hybrid, Toyota Prius has been recognised as the most fuel-efficient car sold in US.

Prius can be propelled by Petrol as well as electric power. Fuel efficiency is wisely achieved as the engine automatically turns off when the car stops. Toyota Prius comes with an on-board computer program which controls the timing to use the engine, motor, or both to recharge the battery to maximizing efficiency.

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Honda models launched at Auto Expo

The all new Honda City was showcased at the Delhi Auto Expo. According to the JD Power 2009 India intial quality,it has been given "the best mid sized car in the intial quality" award. Moreover other models that Honda uncovered today were Honda CRV, Honda Jazz, Honda Accord and Honda Accord V6 and the main attraction an unnamed Honda model given the temporary name of "Honda New Small".

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BMW models launched at Auto Expo

BMW X1 displayed today at the Delhi Auto Expo is a modern vehicle that offers a new definition of BMW Sheer Driving Pleasure and a spontaneous lifestyle. Mr Peter Kronschnabl, President BMW India has announced that CKD(Completely Knocked Down) Production will be commenced at Chennai based manufacturing plant by the end of 2010. BMW X1 has demonstrated company's fine sense for pioneer automotive trends and it has opened up a new luxury segment in the Compact Sports Activity/ Sports Utility vehicle class. It has young and sporty design which awakens the enthusiasm for driving.

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