Auto Expo 2016: 10 cars & bikes to watch out for at the Motor Show

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Auto Expo 2016: The 13th edition of the Delhi Auto Expo is a be bigger and better than earlier editions as it is likely to attract over 6 lakh visitors over 5 days. The Auto Expo 2016's Motor Show is being organised in Greater Noida and will see products from over 100 exhibitors out of which 65 will be vehicle manufacturers. Now that the Motor Show has begun, we pick the 10 most-awaited cars and bikes that is and will be showcased at the event.

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<b>Auto Expo 2016: Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza: </b> The Vitara Brezza is, undoubtedly, among the most-anticipated launches of this year. This sub-compact SUV has made its world debut on 3rd February at the Auto Expo 2016. The Vitara Brezza is not just Maruti’s first sub-4 meter SUV in India, but it’s also the first MSU product fully designed & developed by its Indian R&D team. Initially, this compact SUV will be made available with a 89bhp, 1.3-litre Multijet diesel engine only. Transmission options on offer will be a 5-speed manual unit. Though, an AMT gearbox might also come as an option at later stage. |Expected Launch – February or March, 2016 | Expected Price – Rs 7 lakh – Rs 10 lakh | Rivals – Mahindra TUV300 and Ford Ecosport

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<b>Auto Expo 2016: Hyundai i20-based sub-compact SUV: </b> Hyundai has showcased an all-new sub-4 meter compact SUV at the Auto Expo 2016. Similar to other new-age Hyundai cars, the upcoming compact SUV will also follow the 2.0 Fluidic design philosophy, and share its platform, features and engine with the i20 hatchback. Powering the new i20-based sub-compact SUV will be a 1.4-litre U2 CRDi and 1.2-litre Kappa VTVT petrol engine that will be coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission.| Expected Launch – 2017 | Expected Price – Rs 7 lakh – Rs 10 lakh| Rivals – Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Mahindra TUV300, Ford EcoSport, Tata Nexon

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<b>Auto Expo 2016: Toyota Innova 2016: </b> The new Innova 2016, already on sale in Indonesia, will make its India debut at the Auto Expo 2016. The MPV’s 2016 year model will be called ‘Toyota Crysta’ that will take on the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and Honda Mobilio upon its launch. The India-spec model will be powered by a new 2.4-litre GD diesel engine that will come with a 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission. | Expected Launch – Q2, 2016 | Expected Price – Rs 10 lakh – Rs 16 lakh | Rivals – Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Honda Mobilio, Nissan Evalia and Renault Lodgy

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<b>Auto Expo 2016: Honda BR-V: </b> The BR-V (bold runabout vehicle) compact SUV will make its India debut at the Delhi Auto expo 2016. After the Amaze compact sedan and the Mobilio MPV, the BRV is the third product that has been developed by Honda’s Asia Pacific R&D team. The India-bound Honda BRV will be offered with a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol and a 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine options. The former, with two ‘advanced transmissions’ (a new 6-speed manual and a CVT) is claimed to be high on performance and fuel efficiency. | Expected Launch – Mid 2016 | Expected Price – Rs 8 lakh – Rs 12 lakh | Rivals – Renault Duster and Hyundai Creta

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<b>Auto Expo 2016: Tata Nexon Compact SUV: </b> Tata Nexon will be displayed at the upcoming Auto Expo along with 20 other Tata products. This compact SUV will be built on the X1 platform, and will be positioned between the Zest and the Safari Storm. It will share its exterior & interior design elements, and features with the Zica hatchback. Power for the vehicle will come from a 1.3-litre Multijet diesel engine, along with a 1.2-litre, 3-cylider turbocharged or a new all-aluminum Revotron petrol motor. | Expected Launch – Late 2016 or Early 2017 | Expected Price – Rs 6 lakh – Rs 10 lakh | Rivals – Mahindra TUV300, Ford EcoSport and upcoming Hyundai i20-based sub-compact SUV

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<b>Auto Expo 2016: Volkswagen Ameo: </b> Volkswagen will showcase the Ameo sub-compact sedan at its Auto Expo pavilion after its global debut a day before the Motor Show i.e. February 2, 2016. This sub-4 meter sedan is based on the Volkswagen Polo hatchback, and share its design bits and engine with its hatchback sibling. It will be available with a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder MPI petrol and a new 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder TDI diesel engine options. Transmission duties will be managed by a 5-speed manual gearbox. A 7-speed DSG transmission will also be on offer. | Expected Launch – Second half of 2016 | Expected Price – Rs 5 lakh – Rs 8 lakh | Rivals – Ford Figo Aspire, Honda Amaze, Maruti Suzuki Dzire and Hyundai Xcent

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<b>Auto Expo 2016: Datsun GO-Cross: </b> The GO-Cross is one of the most-awaited vehicles that will be showcased at the upcoming Auto Expo 2016. Based on GO+ MPV platform, this mini SUV is expected to come with 5 and 7-seater options. Though, it will be the 5-seater version that will come first in the market. Under the hood, the mini SUV will feature the same 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder DOHC diesel engine that powers the GO+ MPV. This engine, with a 5-speed manual gearbox, generates 64bhp of power and 140Nm of torque. | Expected Launch – Mid 2016 | Expected Price – Rs 5 lakh – Rs 10 lakh | Rival – Mahindra KUV100

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<b>Auto Expo 2016: TVS Apache RTR 300: </b> Buoyed with the success of the Apache RTR 200, TVS Motor Company is now planning to bring in a more powerful ‘Apache RTR 300’ motorcycle in India. The much-awaited TVS Apache RTR 300 concept will make its debut on February 3 at the Auto Expo 2016. Based on the BMW G 310 R, this naked sportbike will be powered by a 300cc, single-cylinder water-cooled engine, paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. It’s the same engine that powers the BMW G 310 R. It is capable of churning out 33.5bhp of power and 28Nm of torque. | Expected Launch – Q2, 2016 | Expected Price – Around Rs 2 lakh | Rival – KTM Duke 390

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<b>Auto Expo 2016: Suzuki Gixxer 250: </b> Suzuki Gixxer has been a runaway success for the company ever since its launch in 2014. The Japanese bikemaker is now planning to introduce a more powerful version of the bike – Gixxer 250 – that will make its debut at the Motor Show. It will be based on Suzuki’s GSX platform, and borrow most of its design bits from the GSX-R1000. Power for the bike will come from a 250cc, single-cylinder engine that will produce power around 28bhp – 30bhp. | Expected Launch – Late 2016 | Expected Price – Rs 1.50 lakh – Rs 1.80 lakh | Rivals – Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Z250, KTM Duke 200 and RC200, Honda CBR 250R, Yamaha YZF-R3 and Benelli TNT 300

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Over 30 automobile makers showcased their vehicles on the day 1 of the Auto Expo 2016