Hyundai Creta, the new challenger, might just force its rivals to change their strategy.
The Creta is more sure-footed than previous cars from the Korean firm. Ride quality is good, there is no bouncy feel and the pothole ridden Mumbai roads aren't as bad in the Creta as they are in other cars.
The compact SUV's exteriors and fuel efficiency could make it a tough challenger, provided Ford plays its price card well.
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A lot rides on this new vehicle for Renault, the seventh largest player in domestic passenger vehicle market, as its brand new SUV takes on Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Creta and Ford EcoSport.
The S-Cross will be available only in diesel engine options of 1.6 litre and 1.3 litre.
It is likely to be priced between Rs 8 and Rs 12 lakh
The car is a tech savvy like many of its prospective owners.
The company would roll out the BS-VI range of products and an automatic transmission version of its latest car 'Triber' next year.
French carmaker Renault is developing an even smaller sport utility vehicle Captur after the successful launch of the Duster in 2012.
'The Triber, which sits between the Kwid and the Duster in the Renault portfolio, is an affordable option for those who have their sights set on a multipurpose vehicle and want to get something different from, say, a Maruti Suzuki Ertiga,' says Pavan Lall.
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After a spectacular show in 2016, Kwid's sales have contracted by 20 per cent during the April-December period of FY18 to 65,572 units.
While Renault reported an over 12 per cent decline in sales and lost market share, Market leader Maruti Suzuki grew over 19 per cent.
Close to 50 models were launched in India in the past 12 months, but companies have not been able to realise their potential due to the pandemic.
Ford EcoSport is undoubtedly, the most successful launch, the Indian automobile industry has witnessed in 2013.
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EcoSport will be offered in four variants in petrol and diesel, mated with automatic transmission for effortless driving.
Last month, the company sold 5,362 units of its highly popular SUV Duster, 545 units of mid-size sedan Scala, 358 units of hatchback Pulse, 39 units of premium luxury sedan Fluence and 10 units of premium SUV Koleos.
The French car maker has gained a firm footing in the small car segment, and is well on its way to becoming the topmost European car brand in India
Renault is also mulling a new small car, their sixth model in the country, to be introduced by 2013 or 2014.
Renault will start with a slew of new products that will be launched over the second half of this year and next year, apart from giving facelifts to the Kwid and Duster.
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The Japanese car maker, however, has quite a distance to cover before breaking into the top-five in any of its segments.
The company that sells five models in the country is looking for nearly 90 per cent growth in sales this year.
The company had sold a total of 885 vehicles during January 2012.
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The SUV will herald a new chapter in Hyundai's success story.
The Renault Scala boasts of a 1.5 litre HR15DE 100 PS petrol engine with 98 bhp and a 1.5 litre K9k turbo diesel engine that will put out 85 Bhp of sheer automotive power. Currently hitting the market with the five-speed manual gearboxes, the Scala is expected to go automatic in 2013
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The auto major is eyeing 20 per cent of the compact SUV market with the petrol and diesel variants of the XUV300, reports Shally Seth Mohile.
The list includes compact SUV, mini SUV, premium hatchback and premium MPV.
How the XUV300's suspension, plastics and interiors hold out in Indian conditions after a couple of years will be the litmus test for its success in the long term, but for now, this SUV delivers, says Pavan Lall.
TUV300 will take on the likes of Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster that are priced between Rs 7.88 lakh and Rs 13.54 lakh.
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