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Auto Expo - 'The Motor Show 2016' kicks off
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Saurabh Gupta | 04 Feb, 2016
Auto Expo - The Motor Show 2016 gets underway on Wednesday for media persons at India Expo Center in Greater Noida (Delhi NCR) with vehicle makers
unveiling their new and upgraded models -- ranging from two-wheelers to
luxury cars -- several of which are likely to ply on Indian roads.
The show will officially be inaugurated on 4th Feb and will open for business and general visitors on 5th Feb 2016.
The event also saw the showcasing of India's first adventure utility vehicle (AUV) by Japanese automaker Isuzu Motor India.
For
a change, the shining vehicles were the cynosure of those who were
present at the venue where celebrities and the skirted beauties
distracted eyeballs.
Amidst the razzmatazz, a certain disquiet
could be sensed among the industry officials, their minds bogged with a
sense of regulatory uncertainty over diesel engines and emission norms.
India's
leading car-maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. took off the veil covering
its compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) Vitara Brezza.
Developed
at an outlay of Rs.860 crore, the new model having 98 percent local
content is set to hit the Indian tar roads in two months' time.
"Vitara
Brezza is true to its category of a compact urban SUV," said Kenichi
Ayukawa, managing director and chief executive of Maruti Suzuki India.
"Built
on a global Suzuki platform, Vitara Brezza has been conceptualized,
designed and developed in India using Suzuki's global development
processes," he said.
Another Asian auto giant, Hyundai Motor India displayed its global SUV Tucson.
The company said Tucson represents a significant step forward in the future SUV line-up for the Indian automobile market.
For the Korean parent Hyundai Motor Company, India is a major overseas market next only to the US and China.
Last
year, Hyundai Motor India sold more cars in India than what it sold in
the entire Europe, Y.K. Koo, managing direct and chief executive, told reporter recently.
Hyundai also showcased its ultra luxury Genesis model.
The
Isuzu Motor's stall saw the display of ISUZU D-MAX V-Cross, which the
company claims to be India's first adventure utility vehicle.
To
be priced around Rs.15 lakh, Isuzu Motor will start rolling out the
vehicle at its Sri City plant in Andhra Pradesh and will be launched
during the second half of 2016.
The AUV comes with a 4WD (4X4) configuration, high ride and can be registered as a personal vehicle.
The company also showcased the commercial purpose ISUZU D-MAX to be priced in the range of Rs.8.5-9.5 lakh.
"The
pick-up market in India is expected to grow manifold and Isuzu has laid
strong emphasis on offering a range of its latest D-Max products. We
have sensed intense anticipation for a thorough-bred Adventure Utility
Vehicle, amongst Indians," said Naohiro Yamaguchi, managing director,
Isuzu Motors India.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) on its part
lined-up three SUVs -- Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Jeep Grand Cherokee and
the high-performance Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT.
Jeep brand sales in India will start in mid-2016, a year that also marks the brand's 75th anniversary.
American automobile major General Motors too announced the launch of an all new four-door Chevrolet Essentia next year.
Tata
Motors and Jaguar-Land Rover too showcased their products to the media.
Volkswagen unveiled their new compact sedan Ameo, Tiguan, Passat GTE
and the 21st Century Beetle.
Honda Cars India Limited unveiled
the BR-V for the first time in India while Mercedes Benz launched the
much-awaited SUV GLC and the S-Class Carbiolet, said a statement from
the event organisers.
In the two-wheeler segment, Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India launched a new 110cc motorcycle NAVI and
also announced six new planned production models slated for an India
launch.
On its part, Piaggio India unveiled its forthcoming crossover two-wheeler Aprilia SR 150.
India's Hero MotoCorp unveiled a new range of products -- Splendor iSmart 110, Xtreme 200 S, XF3RA and Duet E -- and concepts.
Suzuki Motorcycle India showcased its new Access 125 scooter and the revamped Gixxer motorbikes.
Presence
of industry stalwarts and public figures like Katrina Kaif, Ranbir
Kapoor and Sachin Tendulkar added to the glamour to the event.
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