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.
Right now, the 'Lower D' or LD segment -- which the industry defines as a sedan that costs between Rs 1.5 million and Rs 2 million, is longer than 4.5 metres, and powered by an engine of 1.8 litre or larger -- has barely three cars, all of which have been around for over a decade in India. Nevertheless, at least one foreign auto player is looking to bet big on the segment.
With an amazing start some of more interesting models to be launched this month are - Mercedes Maybach S600, Renault KWID, new Ford Figo and the Mahindra TUV300( launched recently)
HSBC analysts believe the UV which might sell about 3,000 units a month might fail to be an aspirational product in urban India.
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 not-so-mini MINI Countryman is the first 5-door model from the company under BMW ownership and also the only model which isn't manufactured in the UK. Positioned as a crossover SUV, the niche vehicle has garnered a cult following in India as well due to its premium looks and supreme driving dynamics. Thus MotorBeam.com decided to test the latest edition of the car and give their opinion about the British offering.
The Maruti Vitara Brezza is a perfect embodiment of being the right product in the right place at the right time.
With India leading the small SUV market and attracting majority of investments from Ford Motor Company, the country is set to become a hub for the US automobile major, a top official said.
According to a report by rating and research agency CRISIL, it now takes six years to recover the premium-between Rs 100,000 on small cars and Rs 300,000 on luxury sedans-paid for diesel variants.
It is the global leader in car sales but in India, is a distant fifth.
The Mahindra KUV100 offers a young design language with lots of urban appeal at a compelling price tag.
During September, Maruti said it dispatched 1,375 units of the soon-to-be-launched sedan Ciaz.
Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and M&M draw visitors with a range of concept cars.
The NuvoSport does a fairly good job of being a seven-seater commuter.
Maruti has chosen to call the S-Cross as a premium crossover, which is evident once you look at the hatchback-like profile of the vehicle.
This compact SUV comes packed with the best in class features, variants, power, fuel-efficiency, interiors and even space
The new Scorpio came after a gap of 24 months since its last launch, during which the competition launched a slew of products.
As other global car makers struggle in India to keep sales consistent, the Korean player has made a heady combination out of design, launches and localisation.
The SUV leaves a good impression thanks to its athletic built.
Hyundai Creta, the new challenger, might just force its rivals to change their strategy.
Over 22 passenger and commercial vehicle makers and 18 two- and three-wheeler makers will take part amid proximate security.
The S-Cross will be available only in diesel engine options of 1.6 litre and 1.3 litre.
Increase in taxes on luxury cars will not have any effect on the demand
Maruti is trying to move up the segment by focusing on premium cars, SUVs and even trucks.
Honda cars has strengthend market share in India in the past five years.
The price differential between diesel and petrol has narrowed. But there are still enough reasons to opt for the diesel variant.
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