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Small cars in focus at India's Delhi Auto Show

Published: Monday, Dec 28, 2009, 14:02 IST
Agency: Reuters

The Delhi Auto Expo, which runs from Jan. 5-11 is set to host 10 global launches, all in the small car segment.

India, where about 10 million cars, trucks and motorcycles are sold a year, is Asia's fourth-largest auto market and the world's fourth-largest truck market.

Below is a sampling of models to be exhibited:
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd
* Compact, six-seater multi-purpose vehicle concept R3
* Multipurpose family car Eeco, to be sold from Jan. 7, priced under Rs4,00,000 ($8,547)
* Suzuki Kizashi, imported from Japan
* Around 17 new and existing vehicles total

Toyota Motor Corp
* Concept model of compact car code-named EFC, or Entry Family Car
* A total 14 production and concept vehicles, including the Prius hybrid and an electric commuter car

General Motors Co
* Chevrolet Beat for the Indian market
* Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid car
* Chevrolet Camaro sports car

Ford Motor Co
* Figo compact vehicle to be launched next year

Honda Motor Co
* Concept model of new small car for the India and other emerging markets

Volkswagen AG
* Polo hatchback and sedan

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