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.
Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and M&M draw visitors with a range of concept cars.
Renault says that one of the reasons why its sales look muted when compared to its peers is its limited reach.
The Nissan Terrano is an upmarket urban SUV which is single-handedly responsible for bringing some much needed footfall to Nissan showrooms
It plans to increase India sales by a tenth, helped largely by launches next year
The new Scorpio came after a gap of 24 months since its last launch, during which the competition launched a slew of products.
Quality-wise, and on the fun-to-drive scale, the T-Roc is in a league of its own, notes Pavan Lall.
Making a debut in India with an SUV, Citroen's products in the next couple of years will clearly chart and define its destiny in what has become both a vibrant but also a daunting market for foreign entrants, says Pavan Lall.
The 5-seater Compass is set to take on Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV500, Renault Duster, Toyota Innova and Tata Hexa.
Good looks and smart features in the new Honda BR-V make it ideal for those looking for a dash of thrill
Maruti and Hyundai favoured among used car buyers
Renault Kwid is taking things one step further with the French automaker offering a product that is high on value and style.
It can give a peek into your personality.
Be it in terms of looks, features or safety, the Indian auto market is growing up
Audi India launched the second generation 2016 Audi R8 at the show.
It was only an exterior launch, not the actual car, but what he saw left Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera hugely impressed.
Renault Kwid is also the longest of the lot and at 3680mm length, the vehicle may turn out to be the most spacious in its segment.
the two segments would be able to push the company's market share in India to over 5 per cent in the next three years.
From a Rs 9-lakh Maruti to a Rs 2 crore-Nissan, Indian auto industry packs quite a surprise for car buyers
Maruti is trying to move up the segment by focusing on premium cars, SUVs and even trucks.
Auto major Mahindra launches yet another SUV, and Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com puts its through the paces.
Apart from a pavilion of vintage cars, there will be a Bollywood corner
'I am a big admirer of engineering in India because India has a particular skill in frugal engineering.'
The new car, which would come in four variants and two options, is priced between Rs 2.57 lakh and Rs 3.53 lakh.
India wasn't applying widespread crash testing like foreign countries do, so manufacturers didn't see the need for an investment focus on safety. Customers rarely walked into showrooms asking for the safest car. They wanted the cheapest or the most fuel-efficient or the best-looking car.
Renault Kwid is a good entry-level car for Indian roads.
At an expected price tag of Rs 600,000 to Rs 900,000, it does spell trouble for the contenders in the sub-4-metre SUV space.
WR-V has been launched at a starting price of Rs 775,000 and is available in two trims: S and VX.
Honda cars has strengthend market share in India in the past five years.
From Maruti to Honda, every big manufacturer has lined up launches in the domestic market.
Whether it is protecting its turf in its core utility vehicle segment through new model launches, or stepping up investment in electric vehicles, the Anand Mahindra-led firm is leaving nothing to chance
HSBC analysts believe the UV which might sell about 3,000 units a month might fail to be an aspirational product in urban India.
Currently, Maruti Suzuki has 14 car brands, but it has decided to expand into some new segments.
for the slight premium that you'll pay, the Tiago offers more safety tech, bigger engine, space and more creature comfort. Taking into the fact that the 1.0-litre Kwid is around the corner and will be considerably expensive in contrast to its 800cc counterpart, the Tiago makes an even stronger case for itself.
Ghosn's partnership with motorcycle and auto-rickshaw maker Bajaj Auto got most publicity.
Prominent ones are Maruti's smoky Ciaz and Fiat's gorgeous Avventura.
Car makers are cautiously optimistic, even as two-wheeler firms are clearly upbeat.
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