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Amazing cars to hit Indian roads soon!

Last updated on: September 14, 2015 19:55 IST

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)

 

 

The Indian automotive industry has been one of the strongest across the globe.

Early this month, a couple of popular models were launched with fresh upgrades in the country – the first ones to be launched were the new Maruti Ciaz Ciaz SHVS and the Skoda Rapid Anniversary Edition, soon followed by Land Rover Discovery Sport, Audi A3 petrol and the Mercedes AMG C63 S.

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.

Mahindra TUV300

The Mahindra TUV300 has been one of the most awaited launches for this year.

The vehicle has been spotted on numerous occasions undergoing road test in the country.

Expected to be well under 4-meters, it is likely to emerge as a competitor against Ford's Ecosport.

The compact SUV is shall be powered by 1.5-Litre mHawk diesel engine that would generate about 80bhp of power.

The vehicle shall be offered in five-speed manual and automated manual transmission (AMT) variant. The TUV300 is expected to be offered at a price range between Rs 5.0 Lakh to about Rs 7.0 Lakh.  

 

Renault KWID

The Renault KWID is expected to be powered by 800cc, BR-8, 3-cylinder DOHC petrol engine that would generate a power output of 57bhp and 74Nm of torque and will likley return a class-leading mileage figure of about 25km/l.

Apart from 5-speed manual transmission, the company may also offer AMT (automated manual transmission). The vehicle is expected to be offered around Rs 5.0 – 7.0 lakh segment.

 

Ford Figo

The upcoming Figo hatchback shall be offered in 1.2-litre Ti-VCT petrol and a 1.5-litre TDCi diesel engine that would produce a maximum power of 86.7bhp and 98.6bhp respectively.

Some of the features that could likely feature in the new model would be SYNC 2.0 multimedia infotainment system, automatic climate control, multi-function steering wheel, and reverse parking sensor.

For safety, the vehicle may get EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ABS (anti-lock braking system), and dual front airbags (top-model might get 6 airbags).

The vehicle may be offered around the same price tag.

 

Mercedes Maybach S600

The Mercedes Maybach S600 shall get 6.0-litre, V12, bi-turbo engine that would be mated to seven-speed automatic transmission.

The powerful engine would generate about 523bhp of power with 830Nm of torque.

The vehicle shall get about 200mm longer wheel base than the standard variant.

The sedan would also be about 207mm longer than the regular S-Class. The new trim gets redesigned grill and new alloy wheels. For the rear seat passengers they get adjustable backrests.

Moreover, the Maybach logos can be seen embossed across multiple places in the upholstery to stand to its upmarket image.

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