Entry Level hatchbacks in India – Party Over?

Tata Nano concept front endA recent report in TheEconomicTimes has highlighted a fundamental shift in the Indian automotive market.

It seems that for the first time in the history of the Indian automotive scene, the overall share of the entry level hatchbacks has fallen below 50%.

The entry level hatchbacks are the bread and butter for most manufacturers. Although this segment is dominated by Maruti Suzuki’s Alto, other competitors such as the Eon, Santro, Spark and Nano easily cross the 1,000 units marker each month.

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Maruti launches new Zen Estilo with KB-Series engine

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New Maruti Estilo exterior changes -

Revised grill, new headlamps, new bumper with fog lamps integrated, wheel arc on the front and rear fender, and new wheel covers.

New Maruti Estilo interior changes -

Two tone dashboard and a digital fuel indicator, which comes as standard.

New Maruti Estilo under-hood changes -

KB10 series, 998cc, 3 cylinder petrol engine and a revised gearbox.

New Maruti Estilo prices (ex-showroom Delhi) -

Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo LX – Rs.3,12,000/-
Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo LXI – Rs.3,40,000/-
Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo VXI – Rs.3,66,000/-
Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo VXI (with ABS) – Rs.3,96,000/-

Images, press release and information expected shortly.

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