Khedkar, a 2023 batch Indian Administrative Service officer, was accused of misusing power and privileges during her training in Pune recently.
Those who prefer to go with an established model for which reviews and feedback are immediately available, here are some popular sedans face-lifted to offer buyers a bigger bang for the buck.
The Manza is basically the sedan version of the indigenous hatchback, Indica Vista.
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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.
The car has a good balance of ride and handling, excellent packaging, good performance and is priced competitively.
Bangalore-based Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd, a joint venture between Kirloskar Group and Toyota Motor Corporation, has decided to introduce the newly-developed sedan on the Etios platform, ahead of its much-awaited small car.
The Aspire offers the best of performance and efficiency, something which is unheard of in this segment. It is neither outdated nor unreliable and no other car in its segment can come close to the Aspire's VFM proposition.
Renault India is planning to ship 1,000-3,000 cars of the newly launched compact SUV Duster to the United Kingdom.
It is cheaper than its competitors and comes loaded with much more features.
The Manza will be available with two fuel options, seven colours and four versions -- Aqua, Aura, Aura (ABS) and Aura+. The car will be powered by a 1.4 litre Saffire petrol engine and a 1.3 litre Quadrajet diesel engine sourced from Fiat, both producing identical power.
The company is betting big on the new model to stretch its leadership in the Indian market and is targeting a new segment of the compact luxury sedan besides tapping repeat buyers.
Audi, currently, holds the crown of 'Numero-uno' luxurious automaker in the country and it is, by no means, ready to drop this prestigious title.
Senior officials of Nissan Motor stated that the company had largely frozen the design and concept of the sedan, which will be positioned as a premium product that would perhaps take on the likes of Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla Altis.
'Nearly all companies are extending festival offers for entry-level, sedan, and hatchback segments.'
If you planning to buy Swift Dzire or Honda Amaze, postpone your purchase.
India is the first country to launch the second generation Amaze and the car has been developed considering the needs and aspirations of Indian customers
However, raised prices of its sport-utility vehicles by up to Rs 11,000.
Market leader Maruti Suzuki on Tuesday unveiled a new sedan, Swift DZiRE, to be launched on March 29 priced below the company's existing car SX4. The new car will be available in both petrol and diesel variants. The petrol variant may be priced between Rs 4.75 to Rs 5 lakh, while the diesel variant would be available for above Rs 5.5 lakh. Maruti is also expanding the capacity of its plant in Manesar to 3 lakh units per annum by 2010, up from the existing about 1.4lakh units.
A new imported vehicle with F.O.B (freight-on-board) value of $40,000 or more with over 3,000 cc for petrol-run engine and over 2,500cc for diesel engine would be eligible for the easier norms, the directorate general of foreign trade said in a notification. Under the relaxed rules, imported vehicles which need homologation to make it suitable for Indian conditions, need not have a certification from an authorised body in the country of origin, as was required earlier.
The auto space will soon sizzle with these executive cars.
"Currently work is going on for developing a diesel engine for mid-sized sedans. Our engineers are developing it internally and we are hopeful of getting it ready by mid (of) next year," said MSI Managing Director and CEO Shinzo Nakanishi.
it will share the platform will Polo.
Maharashtra transport commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar told PTI that the Porsche car was imported in March by a dealer in Bengaluru and from there it was sent to Maharashtra on a temporary registration.
Dhanteras is just around the corner and if you are planning to book a new sedan this is the time.
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
Developed at an investment of Rs 620 crore (Rs 6.2 billion), the most on a car by Maruti Suzuki, the Ciaz will also be exported to West Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America.
The company will upgrade software in airbag control unit.
The car, which is being rolled out from the company's plant at Chakan, in Maharashtra, comes with 1.6 litre petrol or diesel engine options.
Indians' love for hatchbacks and SUVs are well known. However, sedans, too are becoming increasingly popular in the country, and the segment is quietly gaining marketshare.
The facelifted Elantra is a loaded with features and will give it tough to rivals.
Nearly one in two luxury cars sold in India in the first three months of 2024 was a Mercedes Benz, which achieved its best ever quarter (January-March), selling 5,412 units, up 15 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) from 4,697 units in the previous year.
The car starts at Rs 4.66 lakh.
The super-luxury car carries a price tag of Rs 1.7 crore (Rs 17 million).
The car maker is betting big on the Honda City rival.
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The Ameo brings the best of both worlds in a single package as a value for money purchase for the Indian family at an incredible price point.
The sedan segment in the country has seen a lot of action lately.
The Etios sedan will be available in four variants.
The new global Sedan, 'which is the second product after the launch of Micra from Nissan stable', would be displayed at the eighth China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition, scheduled to be held in December, the company said.
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