The festive season is round the corner, and our automakers are ready to bring in a host of new and facelifted cars in the market. The market witnessed some important launches including Honda Mobilio, 2014 Nissan Sunny, 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2014 Volkswagen Polo, and Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG among others in the past two months. August will be no different either, for we will see several new models arriving on our shores.
Here's a list of cars that are expected to be launched in August, 2014:
1. Audi A3 Sedan
To be priced around Rs. 25 lakh, the A3 compact sedan will be Audi's most affordable vehicle in India. The car made its Indian debut at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo in February, while media drives were conducted earlier this month. Though there's no direct competitor for the A3 for now, it will find competition in the upcoming Mercedes-Benz CLA Class. Also if the car is priced competitively, it will eat into the sales of D2 segment cars like Honda Accord, Volkswagen Passat, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, Skoda Superb, etc.
Though the A3 will initially be launched in the sedan avatar, rumour has it that the company is considering bringing in the hatchback and sportback version as well. The compact sedan will be offered with two engine options: the 1.8-litre TFSI petrol and the 2.0-litre TDI diesel, mated to a 6-speed S-tronic dual-clutch transmission.
Launch: August 7, 2014
Expected Price: Around Rs 25 lakh
Read: Audi A3 Review
2. Tata Zest
The Tata Zest is undoubtedly one of the most awaited vehicles of the year since it is the first from Tata's new-breed of global cars. What makes it an even more special car is the fact that it will enter the country's most competitive segment, the entry-level sedan, which already has some really capable cars like Maruti Swift Dzire, Hyundai Xcent and Honda Amaze. The Zest will be made available with two engine options : the 1.2-litre Revotron petrol 84bhp, 140Nm and 1.3-litre multijet diesel 89bhp, 200Nm.
Launch: August End
Expected Price: Rs 4.75 lakh - Rs 7.50 lakh
Read : Tata Zest Review
3. 2014 Fiat Punto Evo
Fiat India's flagship hatchback, the Punto is now all set to receive a major mid-life makeover. While there are no mechanical upgrades, the car has received several cosmetic changes that give it a fresh look. The front fascia of the new Punto Evo looks has taken its inspiration from the Avventura Concept showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo. It gets gets new blacked out headlamps, a rounded corned rectangular shaped grille, a revised bumper with trapezoidal shaped fog lamp with chrome-lined housing. The side profile of the updated Punto remains almost unchanged, though the new set of alloy wheels give it a sporty appeal.
Launch: August 5, 2014
Expected Price: Rs 4.5 lakh - Rs 6.5 lakh
Read: New Fiat Punto Evo Review
Hyundai's next new product for India is expected to be the next-generation i20, which has been spotted several times during its test-runs in India. The car is expected to make its debut in India in August 2014, even before its unveiling at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.
The spy shots suggest a host of fresh elements - a much better side profile with more synchronized Fluidic design, brake lights with LED elements, differently designed air-dams, swept back headlamps and new ORVMs, which give it an entirely new design. The rear profile too will receive 'boomerang' shaped tail lights. There could be a few cosmetic changes inside the cabin as well.
Launch: August 11, 2014
Expected Price: Rs 4.80 lakh - Rs 8.00 lakh
Also Read: New Car Launches in 2014 and 2015
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