Chevrolet Spark 800
Expected launch date : Aug-2012
Chevrolet Spark 800 is a downsized version of Chevrolet Spark hatchback that was proposed to be launched by Chevrolet long back. Speculations of this small car were made back in 2008 but the development on Chevrolet Spark 800 has not seen its dawn till date. In 2010, General Motors India’s President Karl Slym confirmed that the launch of Chevrolet Spark 800 in India will happen in 2 year’s time frame, which means that it can launch this year. It was told that Spark 800 will be powered by an 800cc petrol engine. This is the same engine which powered the Daewoo Matiz (phased out). The 795cc, 6-valve unit will pump out 38KW and torque of 68.6 Nm@4600 rpm. The new Spark is expected to be priced around Rs 2.50 lakh. The new Chevrolet Spark 800cc engine with 3 cylinders is expected to be extra fuel efficient.
Mitsubishi Mirage
Expected launch date : Aug-2012Mitsubishi, which has no hatchback in Indian market till date, is now mulling to bring in a hatch known as Mitsubishi Mirage. The Mirage is a new B-segment model developed for emerging markets. The Japanese car manufacturer, Mitsubishi had showcased the sketch of its global small car, at the 2011 Geneva Auto Expo and the small car has popped up at the Tokyo Motor Show in December, 2011. Mirage can head towards India and can arrive next year after being launched in Thailand in March, 2012 followed by the launch in Japan sometime during the mid 2012. At an expected price of Rs 5 lakh, Mirage could genuinely turn out to be a life-saver for Mitsubishi as hatchback sector occupies the major chunk of car sales in India.
Nissan Evalia
Expected launch date : Aug-2012Nissan Evalia which was unveiled at the Auto Expo, 2012 will barge in the market by August, 2012, as confirmed by industry sources. Earlier the van was popular with the name Nissan NV200, however, the Japanese car manufacturer has christened it as Evalia now. Now Renault-Nissan plans to expand their vehicle-cum-engine manufacturing factory with a second production line at their Oragadam plant near Chennai. Since the manufacturing of Evalia will be localized at Nissan’s factory near Chennai, the company will be able to price it competitively near its arch rival-Innova. Nissan Evalia price will be no less than Rs lakh. Built on Nissan’s B-platform, the Evalia is a seven-seater with a 2+3+2 configuration and will also compete with upcoming Maruti Ertiga.
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