Things might be looking bleak at the car sales front for most of the makes in India, but that has not stopped the enthusiasm of the car makers to bring in newer models to India. Next year during the 11th Delhi Auto Expo, the country might witness a slew of launches amounting for more than 55 new product launches.
If you might recall, the 10th Auto Expo held at New Delhi in 2010 had seen 50 launches, including 10 global launches. That was when the market was robust (read alive and kicking). This time around, there will be more than 50 participants against 42 participants who had turned up for the event last time.
The lineup for this year will see the new players such as French auto major Peugeot Citroen, Super sports car maker Bugatti, Japanese commercial vehicle maker Isuzu, Kamaz Vectra, a Russian company that makes trucks in India, local name Garware Motors, which has started selling Hyosung superbikes, Daimler Commercial Vehicles, BMW Motorrad, off-road vehicle maker Polaris and the UK-based Triumph Motorcycles.
The much touted Tata Nano competitor, Bajaj Auto’s much awaited small car also will be unveiled in the show. This car boasts of an unmatched best-in-class mileage which is going to kick start the proceedings at the 11th Auto Expo. This launch is very vital for Nissan-Renault combine as it has for the for the first time has partnered with Bajaj Auto to come out with a low cost product in the market which again can make or mar the product.
Likewise, India’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki will be unveiling two cars at the show including a concept sports utility vehicle which the company is mum about. Tata Motors also might come out with their own concept car. But if you were thinking Tata to showcase the diesel Nano during the Auto Expo, think again, as the Indian Auto giant has no such plans at least for now.
Peugeot is expected to showcase its 508 Sedan, the first product it will launch in 2014, apart from other cars it plans to bring to India. Renault on the other hand has confirmed that it will be launching its small car, the Pulse at the Expo. The car was first showcased during the inaugural Indian GP held at Noida last month. Ford India, which has seen tremendous growth in the past couple of years since the launch of its Figo model will launch the EcoSport, a mini SUV at the Expo.
In a bid to promote the electric vehicles, the organisers will for the first time have a procession and companies expected to participate in this segment include General Motors, Tata Motors, Renault and Maruti Suzuki, among others.
The 11th Auto Expo to be held in New Delhi will also boast of the presence of super luxury brands such as Ferrari, Porsche, Maserati, Lamborghini and Rolls Royce that will add the much need jazz and flair to the event.
Watch out for this space for more info on the 11th Auto Expo to be held at New Delhi in January 2012.
