Well August has been a great month for Cars in customers in INDIA. We got A class mercedes, ECOSPORT and many more. But for this upcoming months, things are getting pretty insane for hatchback section, lets see how:-
1.) Hyundai Grand i10( Diesel)-Expected in first week of September. Hyundai
has unveiled the next generation hatchback for India, christened as the
Grand i10. The new model will be built in India and will also be
exported to the European markets, where it is expected to debut at the
2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. Hyundai has released the first images of the
car along with a confirmation that this model will be powered by an
all-new diesel engine.
he all-new Grand i10 follows Hyundai’s fluidic design philosophy. The front of the car is dominated by a standard hexagonal grille and well sculpted headlamps that resemble the design of the i20. The fog lamps are big with bold black surrounds adding more aggression to the fascia. The Hyundai Grand i10 resembles the current i10 from the side, but it is noticeably wider, longer and taller than the current model. This car has side moldings – but these are not standard puny strips, but shapely wide black belts that add character to the car along with roof rails. The rear of the Hyundai Grand i10 looks like a shrunk version of the i20 and the overall design makes it evident that the car will slot in between the current Korean hatchback siblings – the i10 and the i20.
2.) BMW 1 series(Petrol and Diesel) - Expected in first week of September. Expected price range would be same as of Mercedes A class.
The most important factor that differentiates the 1 Series from the Mercedes and Audi entry-level models is that it is a rear-wheel-drive. BMW cars are known for their drivability and this hatchback won’t be any different. But there is a hind side to the great handling dynamics – the longitudinal engine takes up lot of space and that also compromises the space in cabin and mainly the comfort of rear passengers.
The 1-Series is loaded with features from one segment above – it gets parking assist, lane departure and collision warning, cruise control, smart phone and music player integration with Facebook and Twitter apps,OptionaliDrive and BMW ConnectedDrive. It remains to be seen how many of those features make it to the Indian market.
3.)Nissan Terrano- Expected in October.
The Terrano is the Nissan’s version of the Renault Duster. The Franco-Japanese alliance share more than just the facility in India and this is yet another product from Chennai with simple badge engineering.
The Terrano will share more than a few components with its French sibling. It will be based on the same platform as the Duster, it will offer same engine / transmission options, will have very similar dimensions and cabin space, same wheel size and possibly exact same interior trims.
Nissan has concentrated mainly on the looks of the new compact SUV to
distinguish it from the Renault’s product. The sole sketch released by
Nissan show that the Terrano is more edgy with a sharper front features.
The side profile also has bold lines but unlike Duster’s these don’t
curve and are angular. The flared wheel-arches make the Terrano look
aggressive, distinguishing it from most of Nissan’s models in India.
The Nissan Terrano will be powered by the same 1.5-litre dCi engine that powers the Duster. Like the Duster it will available in two different grades – the 85bhp base variant and 110bhp for the top spec version. There might also be a petrol version powered by the same 1.6-litre four-cylinder unit churing out 102bhp and 145Nm of torque.
Utility Vehicles have seen lot of success in India, but India is a very price sensitive market and lot depends upon the tag price. Generally Nissan products are positioned below the French models, so badge engineering has been easier for models like the Micra – Pulse and the Sunny – Scala. However, there is a term in the Nissan-Renault contract that states that the new vehicle has to be positioned higher than the donor car. This means that the Terrano will be position above the Duster, which in itself carries a fairly steep price tag.
The starting price of the petrol Terrano is expected to be around Rs 8.25 lakh, while the top-end diesel version will cost close to Rs 12.75 lakh. Here however, Nissan has an opportunity to better the Renault model – the Duster fairs poorly on interior quality and features list. For the additional price, the Japanese manufacturer can improve on both these fronts and can actually improve on what is already a brilliant product.
1.) Hyundai Grand i10( Diesel)-Expected in first week of September. Hyundai
has unveiled the next generation hatchback for India, christened as the
Grand i10. The new model will be built in India and will also be
exported to the European markets, where it is expected to debut at the
2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. Hyundai has released the first images of the
car along with a confirmation that this model will be powered by an
all-new diesel engine.he all-new Grand i10 follows Hyundai’s fluidic design philosophy. The front of the car is dominated by a standard hexagonal grille and well sculpted headlamps that resemble the design of the i20. The fog lamps are big with bold black surrounds adding more aggression to the fascia. The Hyundai Grand i10 resembles the current i10 from the side, but it is noticeably wider, longer and taller than the current model. This car has side moldings – but these are not standard puny strips, but shapely wide black belts that add character to the car along with roof rails. The rear of the Hyundai Grand i10 looks like a shrunk version of the i20 and the overall design makes it evident that the car will slot in between the current Korean hatchback siblings – the i10 and the i20.
The most important factor that differentiates the 1 Series from the Mercedes and Audi entry-level models is that it is a rear-wheel-drive. BMW cars are known for their drivability and this hatchback won’t be any different. But there is a hind side to the great handling dynamics – the longitudinal engine takes up lot of space and that also compromises the space in cabin and mainly the comfort of rear passengers.
The 1-Series is loaded with features from one segment above – it gets parking assist, lane departure and collision warning, cruise control, smart phone and music player integration with Facebook and Twitter apps,OptionaliDrive and BMW ConnectedDrive. It remains to be seen how many of those features make it to the Indian market.
3.)Nissan Terrano- Expected in October. The Terrano is the Nissan’s version of the Renault Duster. The Franco-Japanese alliance share more than just the facility in India and this is yet another product from Chennai with simple badge engineering.
The Terrano will share more than a few components with its French sibling. It will be based on the same platform as the Duster, it will offer same engine / transmission options, will have very similar dimensions and cabin space, same wheel size and possibly exact same interior trims.
Nissan has concentrated mainly on the looks of the new compact SUV to
distinguish it from the Renault’s product. The sole sketch released by
Nissan show that the Terrano is more edgy with a sharper front features.
The side profile also has bold lines but unlike Duster’s these don’t
curve and are angular. The flared wheel-arches make the Terrano look
aggressive, distinguishing it from most of Nissan’s models in India. The Nissan Terrano will be powered by the same 1.5-litre dCi engine that powers the Duster. Like the Duster it will available in two different grades – the 85bhp base variant and 110bhp for the top spec version. There might also be a petrol version powered by the same 1.6-litre four-cylinder unit churing out 102bhp and 145Nm of torque.
Utility Vehicles have seen lot of success in India, but India is a very price sensitive market and lot depends upon the tag price. Generally Nissan products are positioned below the French models, so badge engineering has been easier for models like the Micra – Pulse and the Sunny – Scala. However, there is a term in the Nissan-Renault contract that states that the new vehicle has to be positioned higher than the donor car. This means that the Terrano will be position above the Duster, which in itself carries a fairly steep price tag.
The starting price of the petrol Terrano is expected to be around Rs 8.25 lakh, while the top-end diesel version will cost close to Rs 12.75 lakh. Here however, Nissan has an opportunity to better the Renault model – the Duster fairs poorly on interior quality and features list. For the additional price, the Japanese manufacturer can improve on both these fronts and can actually improve on what is already a brilliant product.
