Is it wise to go in for a more expensive car? Will you regret your decision later? Well, here are the cars to look out for in 2012.
New Maruti Swift DZire
Expected : Early 2012, Price Rs 5 lakh – Rs 7 lakh
The new Suzuki Swift is already here and that means that the Swift DZire isn’t too far away. The new car’s price will not be too different from the current Swift DZire. It will incorporate the new Swift’s design, platform and the engines. It will result in a Swift with a boot, more style and a whole lot of practicality like the current Swift DZire. We only wish the new DZire has a better looking boot!
New Fiat Punto
Expected: Mid 2012, Expected price: Rs 4.8 lakh – Rs 6.9 lakh
It’s been a while since the hot looking Punto entered the Indian market and it’s still hot enough to turn heads. The new car has been launched internationally and changes include an all-new front end with re-designed headlights, tail lights and a bigger grille. The interiors have been freshened as well and overall it’s a much better place to be in. There are new engines being offered as well, but the chances of these coming to India are pretty low. Expect minor bumps in power and pray that we get that smoking 1.4 multi-air unit.
Skoda Fabia Scout
Expected: Mid 2012, Price: Rs 6 lakh – Rs 7 lakh
While cross or off-road versions of popular hatchbacks, like the Fiat Palio Adventure, haven’t worked too well in India in the past, that certainly isn’t stopping Skoda from doing the same with the Fabia. The Skoda Fabia Scout is basically a Fabia with a jacked up suspension to give it a little more ground clearance along with metal bash plates at either end and protective cladding around the sides. While the lack of four-wheel drive will prevent it from entering true blue off-road territory, all the changes should help it to deal with broken roads and gravel. The car has been caught testing around Skoda’s factory in Aurangabad and should be available with in the same engine options as the standard Fabia.
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