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[satyenpoojary]

Use this thread to discuss all the auto expo related launches

Looks like Royal enfield has decided to age with the competition from Harley Davidsons and Triumph.

They have used the C500 engine on the Tbird

Press Release:
http://www.royalenfi...ils.aspx?ID=600

Black Engine
Rear Disc
Bungee Hooks
A 20L tank!
Jazzy mirrors, back support, foot pegs, LED Lamps, Hazard lamps (resists a joke!), Digital trip meter showing mileage, 55W lights and more!

Honda launches the CBR150R!
also upgrades the Dio to a sharper styling and a 110cc mill!

[NikhilB]

Now we cannot claim to be an Indian Car and Bike forum if we do not have an Auto Expo discussion thread. Hence starting one (better late than never, right )

Let's keep thread for updates and discussions on the models unveiled at the Auto Expo (and those that are giving it a miss, like some Austrians)

For starters,

Ford unveiled the EcoSport Concept


The EcoSport will be introduced in India with engine options ranging from a 1.0L turbo petrol till a 1.5L Diesel.
Expect the various variants to come between Rs. 8L and Rs. 12L
Read more on Motoroids
(Mahindra better start getting as many bookings for the XUV500 as possible )

[NikhilB]

Ford also showcased the EcoSport Concept. A compact SUV.




Engine options will range from a 1L turbo petrol to the 1.5L diesel (in the Fiesta). Since it is being built off the Fiesta platform, sharing of components could keep costs (and hence price) on the lower side.
Methinks the various variants could range from Rs. 8L till Rs. 12L

Read more on Motoroids

(Mahindra better open the XUV500 bookings and get as many as possible )

[satyenpoojary]

he he merged!

[NikhilB]

HeroMoto Corp has unveiled 3 new models (Read more on Motoroids)

Maestro - a 110cc Scooter

Mostly the 110cc Honda Activa mill
(Will add more details once available)

Passion X Pro - 100cc class motorcycle

Mostly the Honda Twister mill
(Will add more details once available)

Ignotor - 125cc Class Motorcycle

Mostly the Honda Stunner mill
(Will add more details once available)

[NikhilB]

Honda had a treat up their sleeves... (Read more on Motoroids)

Like Satyen mentioned, they launched the CBR 150R in India.

R15 is no longer a monopoly

Honda also unveiled their 100cc commuter called the "Yuga"



And their updated Dio scooter

[NikhilB]

Harley Davidson India unveiled 2 more CKD models for India

FXDB Street Bob® and FXDC Super Glide® Custom to be available at Rs. 9.95 lakh and Rs. 11.5 lakh respectively (ex-showroom)





These were previously available as CBUs but will now be assembled at the Harley factory in India

Both models come with a 1.6L air-cooled engine.
(More on Motoroids)

[NikhilB]

Nissan also unveiled their SUV called 'Evalia'. Expected to compete with the Innova.

(Not sure how many private buyers would like the sliding rear doors though)

Would most likely use the same engines as on the Sunny (probably with a different state of tune)

Read more on Motoroids

[ihrishi]

Any news on the Ducati?

[NikhilB]

Hyundai unveiled their Fluidic Elantra and the Fluidic Verna. Expect them to hit Indian stores soon.

Hyundai Fluidic Sonata

(If it is looking familiar, you have seen it in Don 2)

Hyundai Fluidic Elantra


Hyundai style quotient has certainly moved several notches up

Read More on Motoroids

ihrishi, on 05 January 2012 - 01:58 PM, said:

Any news on the Ducati?

Saw a Ducati press release online saying that the Monster 795 it will be launched at 3pm. (Hall 7E, for the lucky ones attending)

[NikhilB]

BMW Press Release says that 3 Mini Models will be launched in India.

MINI


MINI Convertible


and the MINI Countryman


The MINI press conference is to begin at 5pm. More details should be available then.

Some details I was able to skim from an interview of Benjamin Nagel, Head of MINI in India
"They would start by opening 3 MINI dealers in India, will expand it to 9 by 2013."
"BMW Financial Services will offer loans to MINI buyers"

Skimming some quotes from various interviews of Thierry Poirat, VP of their local unit.
"Peugeot may start selling cars in India by 2013"
"Will begin India assembly of the 508 sedan from 2014"
"They target to have dealerships in 15 Indian cities by 2014"
"Haven't yet decided on which models to be imported in 2013"

The 508 Sedan caught testing in India:

[NikhilB]

From Royal Enfield's Press Release (Satyen's link above):

Royal Enfield launched the Thunderbird 500


Features:
500cc mill
new headlight with a 55w projector lamp for its low beam and a 55W halogen bulb for the high beam
20L fuel tank
ByBre front and rear disc brakes
separately mounted pillion seat can be removed to accommodate luggage
LED Tail Lamps

[satyenpoojary]

Quote

The monster is priced at 6L ex showroom

Anonymous tipster eh!

[NikhilB]

^^^

Not bad at all!

A general caution: Journalists are calling every model/variant shown/unveiled as a launch. A rule of thumb I go by, if there is no pricing (mentioned by the company) it hasn't been launched yet.

[satyenpoojary]

Also everything we have seen so far is more or less just a 'refresh'

Ironically the ONLY major upgrade is the Hero Passion X which has a completely new engine (as compared to the previous forward slopping one) and may be the new UCE mill on the Tbird!

And ONE fresh launch from Honda for the CBR150r