The Rs 15-20 Lakh segment is an important stepping stone to those looking for some luxury and class. Take a look at our report on the cars one can expect in this segment in 2014
From Hot hatchbacks to luxury saloons, this segment might just be the next big thing in 2014. Read on to see what one can expect to land up in India in 2014
Fiat 500 Abarth
Expected Launch: Early 2014
Expected Price: Rs 18-25 Lakh
The Fiat 500 Abarth has often been called one of the best small fast hatchbacks in the world. Having behind the wheel of one, we agree. The small, nimble and heart achingly beautiful Fiat 500 becomes a totally different animal when Abarth gets its hands on it. The 1.4 Litre engine gets turbocharged to make 155PS in standard form or 180PS with the Essess package. Combined with some of the coolest interiors known to mankind and an exhaust note raspier than a buzzing wasp, the Fiat 500 Abarth is every automobile enthusiast’s wet dream. Expect a premium pricing point for the Fiat 500 Abarth of around Rs 20-25 Lakh with the optional essess equipped cars going for around the Rs 30 Lakh mark. The Fiat 500 Abarth is a real competitor to the hot selling MINI Cooper S even though it doesn’t have the brand recognition or the fan following in India. If exclusivity is what you seek, this is the car for you!
Honda Accord
Expected Launch: Mid 2014
Expected Price: Rs 18-25 Lakh
The Honda Accord used to be the king of its segment till the Skoda Octavia came along with its diesel engine and dominated it. However, now with Honda’s new diesel engine line slowly but surely trickling into the country, the new Honda Accord, which is slated for a mid 2014 launch, will most certainly stir up some keen interest. The new Honda Accord features even sharper styling including daytimie running lights integrated into a new headlight cluster. The new tail lights too look sharp and futuristic and go well with the rest of the car. Expect the Honda Accord to come with two petrol options with both automatic and manual gearbox options too. The Honda Accord will take on the likes of the Skoda Superb, Hyundai Sonata and the Volkswagen Passat.
Skoda Superb
Expected Launch: Early 2014
Expected Price: Rs 18-28 Lakh
The Skoda Superb in its current avatar has been with us for almost five years now and has seen blistering sales figures for a car that costs nearly Rs 25 Lakh. The new Superb will take cues from the new Octavia (just like the new Rapid will) but will feature a much softer design language than the Octavia and the Rapid. The crisp chiseled design aspects combined with the curves of the outgoing Superb will most certainly work towards enticing the Indian audiences. We believe Skoda will display the new Superb at the upcoming Indian Auto Expo in February next year and launch the car soon afterwards. TheSkoda Superb will go up against the upcoming new Honda Accord with its new diesel engine. The Skoda Superb will continue to have class leading features such as best in class space and a plethora of gadgets to keep everyone happy.
Audi A3/S3
Expected Launch: Early 2014
Expected Price: Rs 19-25 Lakh
Audi has decided to go the way of the entry-level sedan route as opposed to Mercedes and BMW who went the way of the entry-level hatchback route and are going to launch the Audi A3 in the first quarter of 2014. The A3 will be the cheapest Audi available and will be priced below the Q3 range. The Audi A3 will feature the underpinnings from the Skoda Octavia or the Skoda Rapid sedans and will feature power plant options from the aforementioned too. The Audi A3 will be available in a few variants including a stripped down version with a manual gearbox (just like the Q3s). We guarantee large sales volumes of the A3 sedan considering the fact that it combines the muscular design characteristics of the Audi brand along with the price perspective of something that is much cheaper to own and run. The A3 will also spawn the S3. This sports variant will feature a twin turbo V6 or 4-cylinder engine producing over 300 PS of peak power. The A3 will come in both front wheel drive and all wheel drive versions with the Quattro system costing more than the standard front wheel drive versions.
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