WhatCar reports that Skoda will bring a concept bigger than Fabia to the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. In the production form, the hatchback will sit between the Fabia and Octavia. Besides this, Skoda will unveil the Vento-based Rapid to the global audience expected to hit our market next year.
Above the Fabia there’s a wide open space. There’s no model, in India and internationally between the Fabia and the Laura (branded Octavia in Europe) which is based on the previous-generation VW Golf except for the Roomster.
As the Laura is roomy and big vehicle, a smaller car is in need. The Rapid and the XL hatch will sit at two different points between 6-12 lakh rupees.
We hope Skoda doesn’t bring out a Laura hatchback as that won’t make any sense for India, a key market for Skoda. A source has told WhatCar that the concept car is about 85% production-ready meaning it will be similar to the Etios concept – nothing drastic will change or leave when it turns into a real-world car.
Honda’s next generation CR-V (2012 CR-V) has been caught testing in China. The CR-V is China’s best selling SUV and these spyshots, though blurry and reveal less, has sparked a flurry of interest in the Chinese media.
Honda’s CR-V is a runaway hit in China with sales surpassing 10,000 units a month and often breaking the 12k mark during strong months. In India, monthly sales of the CR-V is in double digits. It is strange considering that segment is growing at a cheetah’s pace and has caught the attention of many overseas brands. The Audi Q3, Renault Koleos and refreshed Fortuner will further exploit the growth next year.
China Car Times writes that the new CR-V would be revealed during the Guangzhou Auto Show that takes place between November 22-28. We’ve shown you a clearer snap of this CR-V revealing a similar daylight opening. The tail lamps seem like the Volvo XC60 design team were behind it.
Entry posted on July 1, 2011 by
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BMW India will launch the latest generation X3 (codename – F25) by the end of September 2011. According to our sources, the X3 might not be offered with petrol engines in 2011.
Two variants BMW aficionados can expect are the xDrive20d (with a 2L 184hp/380Nm mill) and xDrive30d (with a 3L 258hp/560Nm mill). Both locally assembled models will be equipped with 4WD (xDrive technology). Currently the X3 is offered in both petrol (2.5si) and diesel (20d) guises for between 40-45 lakh rupees (ex-showroom).
The X3 is a sales disappointment for BMW. This year BMW managed to sell a meager 2 units of X3 in India whereas the Q5 was a runaway success for Audi and sales peaked with 96 units in April and 70 units in February. BMW did not have the new X3 available to match Audi, but even otherwise the X3 was never giving Audi headaches.
With an aggressive marketing campaign and competitive prices, “Joy” could make a comeback. Sources have told Indian Autos Blog that a price war will be waged with the xDrive20d priced under the stripped-down Audi Q5 2.0 TDI. Are prices going to start at 37-38 lakh rupees?
Toyota Motor Corporation has let the cat out of the bag. By fall 2011 (September-October) the 2012 Camry will be launched in America. The company has released a teaser video and teasing the car is none other than Mr Akio Toyoda, President of TMC.
Toyota officials told Indian Autos Blog that the new Camry will not be assembled in India. TKM will continue importing the new Camry expected to land here by the middle of 2012 (June-July).
Coming back to the video, according to Mr Toyoda, the successor is the “best Camry ever” and will exceed everyone’s expectations. The Camry’s handling, safety and fuel economy have also been improved according to Mr Toyoda.
WhatCar reports that Skoda will bring a concept bigger than Fabia to the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. In the production form, the hatchback will sit between the Fabia and Octavia. Besides this, Skoda will unveil the Vento-based Rapid to the global audience expected to hit our market next year.
