The Indian automobile industry looks all set to get very busy in the coming years with a plethora of new car launches lined up. Around 30 new cars that could be hitting showrooms by the early part of 2016 ranging from a pocket-friendly INR 2 lakhs all the way up to INR 30 lakhs. New cars, new models of existing cars, new brands, models from popular brands like Maruti and Honda , 2015-16 had it all in store for the Indian car buyer and we have compiled a complete list of all the new car launches thatt place this year. So take a look at all the new and upcoming cars in India 2016 headed your way and see if you can find something you might want to lay your hands on. Going by the list of upcoming cars in India 2016 we have here, it will be only right to say that there are some exciting times ahead of us.
Upcoming Cars at Auto Expo 2016
Upcoming Cars in India 2016, 2017
Upcoming Cars in India 2016,2017
Launch Date
Price
Honda BR-V
May, 2016
INR 8.00 – 12.00 Lakhs
Toyota Innova Crysta
May, 2016
INR 13.00 -18.00 Lakhs
Renault Kwid 1.0-Litre AMT
June, 2016
INR 3.0-4.0 Lakhs
Tata Tiago Sedan
September, 2016
INR 4.25-6.5 Lakhs
Maruti Ignis
October, 2016
INR 4-7 Lakhs
Volkswagen Ameo
July, 2016
INR 5.4-8.2 Lakhs
Tata Nexon
November, 2016
INR 7.00 -10.00 Lakhs
Chevrolet Spin
Early 2017
INR 6.00 -10.00 Lakhs
Tata Hexa
July, 2016
INR 9.00 – 13.00 Lakhs
Honda Civic
End 2016
INR 13.00 -15.00 Lakhs
New Hyundai Tucson
September, 2016
INR 17.00 -20.00 Lakhs
New Toyota Fortuner
November, 2016
INR 25 – 30 Lakhs
New Honda Accord
Late 2016
INR 25- 30 Lakhs
HONDA BR-V – BRIO BASED COMPACT SUV
Honda has ditched its plans to launch the HR-V in India after a study revealed that it would turn out to be too expensive for the market and is, instead, planning to bring to us an all new product based on the Brio‘s platform. The compact SUV will compete with the Ford Ecosport and other such vehicles which will be launched this year. Engine and transmission options could be shared with the Amaze sedan, as well as some components to reduce costs.
Estimated Price: INR 7-10 lakhs
Launch Date: 2016
Engines: 1.2 litre petrol, 1.5 litre diesel
Competition: Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster, Maruti S-Cross
RENAULT KWID 1.0 L & AMT
Renault launched its Maruti Alto 800 rival last year and took the entry-level car market by storm! At the Auto Expo, the French car maker showcased new variants of the Kwid equipped with a 1.0 L engine and 5-speed Easy-R AMT. Renault is expected to launch these variants in India this year.
Estimated Price: INR 3.0-4.0 lakhs
Engine: 1.0 L Petrol & AMT
Competition: Maruti Alto K10, Hyundai Eon
Expected Launch: Mid 2016
TATA TIAGO SEDAN [KITE 5]
Much like its predecessor, the Tata Indica, the Kite hatchback will also spawn a compact sedan which will be the replacement for the Indigo eCS. The sedan has also been spotted testing with heavy camouflage on numerous occasions.Front end styling and interiors will be similar to the Kite hatchback, while the rear might borrow design cues from the Zest sedan. Expect the Tata Kite sedan to be aggressively priced.
Estimated Price: INR 4.25-6.5 lakhs
Launch Date: Mid 2016
Engines: 1.2 litre petrol, 1.05 litre diesel
Competition: Maruti Dzire, Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent, Ford Figo Aspire
MARUTI IGNIS
Maruti will launch the Ignis in India this year and showcased the same at the Auto Expo. The Ignis is a Micro-SUV that will be sold through Nexa outlets and will compete with the Mahindra KUV100. It will be powered by a 1.2 L petrol and 1.3 L diesel engine.
Expected Launch: Festive Season 2016
Expected Price: INR 4-7 lacs
VOLKSWAGEN AMEO
Volkswagen will launch the new Ameo compact sedan in the second-half of 2016. To be positioned between the Polo and the Vento, the Ameo will rival the likes of Maruti Dzire.The Ameo will also become the cheapest sedan in VW India’s product portfolio.
Estimated Price: INR 5.40-8.20 lakhs
Launch Date: July 2016
Engines: 1.2 litre petrol, 1.5 litre diesel
Competition: Maruti Dzire, Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent, Ford Figo Aspire
TATA NEXON COMPACT SUV
Tata is working on a compact SUV called Nexon that was showcased at the Delhi Auto Expo. The new range of products by Tata have been well received and are being appreciated for the high levels of quality and equipment. The compact SUV is likely to follow in the footsteps of the Bolt and the Zest and get similar styling and equipment. Engine and transmission options, such as the AMT, could also be carried over from the Zest sedan.
Estimated Price: INR 7-10 lakhs
Launch Date: Late 2016
Engines: 1.5 litre diesel
Competition: Ford EcoSport, Maruti Vitara Brezza
Upcoming Tata Cars at Auto Expo 2016
RENAULT COMPACT SUV
Renault is readying a compact SUV which will slot in below the Duster and take the fight to the Ecosport and other launches that will be taking place by 2016. This new compact SUV could be based on the Duster with the Kaptur’s bodyshell. The Kaptur competes with the Ford Ecosport in Europe and has managed to outsell the later comprehensively.
Estimated Price: INR 7-10 lakhs
Launch Date: 2016
Engines: 1.2 litre petrol, 1.5 litre diesel
Competition: Ford EcoSport, Maruti Vitara Brezza
FIAT X3U
Internally known at the X3U, this compact SUV by Fiat will be introduced in India to take on the Ford Ecosport. Although, Fiat currently sells the Avventura crossover in India, they are said to be working on an all-new compact SUV to compete with the plethora of launches that will be taking place in this particular segment in the coming years. The Fiat 500X could be used as the basis for this compact SUV, however, details are very scarce as of now.
Estimated Price: INR 7-10 lakhs
Launch Date: 2016
Engines: 1.5 litre JTD diesel
Competition: Ford EcoSport, Fiat Avventura
CHEVROLET SPIN
Chevrolet will launch the Spin MPV in India to take on the Ertiga and Mobilio and the recently launched Renault Lodgy. The Spin will be Chevrolet’s third MPV offering in India after the Tavera and the Enjoy, both of which did not gain much popularity as personal mobility vehicles and were relegated to usage mainly in the taxi market. A cross variant based on the MPV could also be offered at a later stage. Lets hope GM gets it right this time with the Spin MPV.
Estimated Price: INR 7-10 lakhs
Launch Date: Early 2017
Engines: 1.2 litre petrol, 1.3 litre Multijet diesel
Competition: Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Honda Mobilio, Renault Lodgy, Toyota Innova
BALENO RS
Showcased alongside the Ignis concept, the Baleno RS is a hotter version of the popular Baleno hatchback. It packs a 110 bhp 1.0 L Boosterjet petrol engine. The concept showcased at the Auto Expo featured a body kit and a roof spoiler. It will be launched some time during the festive season this year.
Expected Launch: Festive Season 2016
Expected Price: INR 8-9 lacs
TOYOTA INNOVA CRYSTA
Toyota‘s popular MPV, the Innova will get an all new avatar in the coming months in the form of the Toyota Innova Crysta. Bigger and more premium than the current car, the 2016 Innova was showcased at the Delhi Auto Expo recently. The car gets edgier styling and will target premium mid-size sedans instead of entry level MPVs such as the Eritga, Mobilio, Lodgy, etc. The next generation Innova has to be among the highlights of upcoming cars in India 2016.
Estimated Price: INR 13-18 lakhs
Launch Date: Early 2016
Engines: 2.0 L petrol, 2.4 L diesel
Competition: Renault Lodgy
HONDA CIVIC
Another of the highly awaited of upcoming cars in India 2016, the Honda Civic will re-enter the Indian market by next year in the form of the latest generation Civic that was unveiled globally last year. Honda will, hopefully, address the issues of poor fuel economy and lack of a diesel motor that led to the company pulling the plug on the Civic in India a few years back.
Estimated Price: INR 13-15 lakhs
Launch Date: End 2016
Engines: 1.8 litre petrol, 1.5 litre diesel
Competition: Volkswagen Jetta, Skoda Octavia, Hyundai, Elantra, Toyota Corolla Altis
Upcoming Honda Cars at Auto Expo 2016
NEW HYUNDAI TUCSON
Hyundai India brought in the new gen Tuscon at the Auto Expo 2016. The manufacturer plans to bring the Tucson moniker back to our car market before the end of 2016 and the new model will rival the likes of Honda CR-V. The new Tuscon will be positioned between the Santa Fe and the Creta small SUV.
Engines: 1.7 litre Diesel, 2.0-litre Diesel
Competition: Honda CR-V
More on – New Hyundai Tucson 2016 India Launch
NEXT GEN TOYOTA FORTUNER
Toyota will launch the next generation of its popular Fortuner SUV by early next year. The new Fortuner has to be among the most highly awaited of all upcoming cars in India 2016. The Fortuner will be based on an all new platform that promises to be lighter and more spacious and could also feature a much more aggressive looking exterior as evident from these images. It will get automatic and manual transmission options and an AWD system as well.
Estimated Price: INR 25-30 lakhs
Launch Date: Diwali 2016
Engines: NA
Competition: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Ford Endeavour
NEW HONDA ACCORD
The Honda Accord was showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo and will make a comeback to the Indian market this year. Initially there will be no diesel option, the absence of which was a major factor in its withdrawal from the country, but it will come with a 2.4 litre petrol hybrid and will fight head on with the Toyota Camry. The Accord will be available with a choice of a manual or a CVT transmission and a 1.6 litre diesel engine could also be offered at a later stage.
Estimated Price: INR 25-30 lakhs
Launch Date: Late 2016
Engines: 2.4 litre petrol, 2.4 litre hybrid
Competition: Toyota Camry, Skoda Superb
TATA HEXA
The Aria crossover could never excite the car buying lot. However, Tata could soon change things with the Hexa. The Hexa is basically a reworked Aria that features a heavily revised design and more features. Tata has already made the design public and is expected to announce a launch date shortly.
Estimated Price: INR 12 lakhs
Launch Date: Mid 2016
Engines: 2.2 litre Diesel
Competition: Mahindra XUV500
New Cars in India
TATA TIAGO
Being seen as the logical successor to the ageing Indica hatchback, and earlier called the Zica, the upcoming Tata hatchback will now go on sale as the Tata Tiago. The Tiago becomes the third all new product after the Bolt and Zest in TATA’s product portfolio. The new Tata Tiago launch will take place in March, 2016.
Estimated Price: INR 4-5.75 lakhs
Launch Date: March 28, 2016
Engines: 1.2 litre turbo petrol, 1.05 litre diesel
Competition: Hyundai i10, Alto K10, Hyundai Eon, Chevrolet Beat
TATA NANO TWIST ACTIVE
Tata has given the Nano its first major facelift since its launch in a bid to inject some life into the sales of the struggling supermini. As part of the facelift the Tata Nano will get revised styling, updated interiors, opening tailgate and more. Also on offer would be the AMT automatic gearbox borrowed from the Zest.
Engine: 600cc petrol with AMT(optional)
Competition: Maruti Alto 800, Hyundai Eon
MARUTI CELERIO DIESEL
Maruti has launched the Celerio with the smallest diesel engine seen on a passenger vehicle in India. The indigenously developed 800cc motor produces around 38bhp pf power, which isn’t much, but the torque figure is sufficient for city conditions. The biggest trump card of the engine is its fuel economy, which is around 21 km/l in real world! Sadly, there’s no AMT option available as of now.
Engine: 800cc two cylinder diesel
Competition: Chevrolet Beat, Ford Figo
NEW FORD FIGO
The latest generation Ford Figo was launched earlier this year, just months after the arrival of its compact sedan derivative. The new Figo is based on the Ka hatchback concept and the Figo concept which was showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo in Delhi. Ford hopes to emulate the current Figo’s success with its new baby.
Engines: 1.5 litre Diesel
Competition: Hyundai Grand i10, Maruti Swift, Fiat Punto, Tata Bolt
MARUTI SUZUKI VITARA BREZZA (iV-4 COMPACT SUV)
Once the most awaited of the upcoming cars in India 2016, the just launched Maruti Suzuki will be looking to spoil the EcoSport‘s party by launching their compact SUV contender, tentatively named the iV-4. Test mules have been doing the rounds and after showcasing concepts in two consecutive Auto Expos, Maruti seems to be ready with the final product which should hit showrooms by Diwali. Styling will be based on the iV-4 concept and could also take design cues from the recently unveiled iM-4 Concept at Geneva. Engines and transmission options will, in all probability, be shared with the Swift hatchback.
Engine: 1.3 litre Multijet diesel
Competition: Ford EcoSport, Fiat Avventura
Upcoming Maruti Cars at Auto Expo 2016
FORD FIGO ASPIRE
The compact sedan based on the new 2016 Ford Figo has been christened as the Ford Figo Aspire and was launched around mid-2015. Based on the Ford Ka+, the sedan is similar in design to the Figo concept showcased at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo. It shares its engines, front-end styling and the interiors with the Figo hatchback and takes on the likes of the Maruti Swift Dzire, Tata Zest, etc.
Engine: 1.5 litre diesel
Competition: Maruti Swift Dzire, Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent, Tata Zest
NEW HONDA JAZZ
The latest version of the Honda Jazz hit Indian showrooms last year with a lower starting price than the previous version of the car. Honda has, reportedly, managed to keep costs in check, this time around, by ensuring heavy localisation of parts and has also added a diesel engine to the line-up in order to increase its appeal.
Engine: 1.2 litre petrol, 1.5 litre i-DTEC diesel
Competition: Maruti Swift, Hyundai i20
MARUTI SUZUKI NEW BALENO (YRA HATCHBACK)
Maruti Suzuki’s 3-4 new premium hatchback brings back the Baleno moniker to life! Known internally as the YRA, this has been positioned above the Swift hatchback to compete with the likes of the Honda Jazz and Hyudai i20.
Engine: 1.2 litre Petrol, 1.3 litre Multijet Diesel
Competition: Honda Jazz, Hyundai i20
MAHINDRA TUV300
The beloved Bolero UV gets a smaller sibling the form of TUV300, a sub 4 meter SUV that looks poised to become a best-seller. It is based on a hydroformed chassis and hence, has improved dynamics and reduced weight. The car is a blend of utilitarian Bolero looks and modern additions such as a touchscreen infotainment system for the centre console. The sub 4-meter length means that competes with the Ford Ecosport and other compact SUVs that will be launch this year.
Engines: 1.5-litre diesel
Competition: Ford EcoSport, Fiat Avventura
MAHINDRA KUV100
After the launch of the new TUV300 , Mahindra has come up with another compact UV. The KUV100 is a Mahindra’s take on the hatchback segment. It features SUV-like exteriors and is powered by a 1.2 L petrol and a 1.2 L diesel engine.
Engines: 1.2 litre Petrol, 1.2 litre Diesel
INR 10-20 lakhs
HYUNDAI CRETA
Hyundai has taken the compact SUV market by a storm with the launch of the new ix25 which is slated for , which is being called as the Creta in India.The Creta looks striking with its sharp headlamps, rising window line and smart wraparound tail lamps. Much like the Chinese version, the Creta also gets features such as projector headlamps and LED daytime running lights
Engines: 1.6 litre petrol, 1.4-litre Diesel, 1.6 litre Diesel
Competition: Ford EcoSport, Fiat Avventura, Renault Duster, Nissan Terrano
Upcoming Hyundai Cars at Auto expo 2016
NEW FORD ENDEAVOUR
Once the most awaited SUV in our list of upcoming cars in India 2016, the struggling Ford Endeavour got its long-awaited replacement this year. The next generation Ford Endeavour is much more rugged and butch looking on the outside and inside and feels much more premium than before. You get an option of either a 2.2 L diesel or a 3.2 L diesel with automatic and manual transmission options.
Engines: 2.2-litre diesel, 3.2 litre diesel
Competition: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Toyota Fortuner
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
Chevrolet India has launched a Toyota Fortuner adversary in the form of the Trailblazer SUV. The new Chevy is bigger than its main rival and goes on sale at an attractive price point.
Engine: 2.8 litre diesel
Competition: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Ford Endeavour, Toyota Fortuner
So this is all we have in our detailed list of new and upcoming cars in India 2016, 2017. Stay tuned to Car Blog India for more on upcoming cars in India 2016. Also watch this space for more posts like the new and upcoming cars in India 2016 story that we have here. What do you think of our list of new and upcoming cars in India 2016? Do share your views by on upcoming cars in India 2016 by penning them down in the comments section below. Also, which one of the upcoming cars in India 2016 are you waiting for the most? Do let us know!
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