Asia’s biggest automobile event, Auto Expo begins at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. The 14th edition of the Indian Auto Expo is set to mesmerize the car enthusiasts. 

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It is also to be noted that the Auto expo 2018 so far has been the longest Motor Show in India. It would continue for one week, starting from 7-14 February, 2018. 

24 cars, motorcyvles and other automobiles would be launched at the Auto Expo 2018.  

The event would showcase over 100 products at the Expo. Analysts believe that this year all eyes would be glued to Kia Motors, as the Korean auto giant would be participating for the first time and is also making its debut in India. 

While we would report every update of Auto Expo here on DNA, let us talk about 6 cars that will be the centre if attention this year at the Auto Expo. 

1. Maruti Suzuki Swift

The first car that would be launched at the Auto Expo 2018 is Maruti Suzuki Swift. The features of the new generation swift had been out in public, already. 

The only thing people are waiing for its price now, that woul dbe unveiled at the event. Maruti Suzuki Swift would enter into direct competition with Grand i10 and Ford Figo. 

Everything about the 2018 Maruti Swift is new. Right from the front fascia, to the rear design, side profile and even the interiors – it’s all-new. And Maruti Suzuki has done a commendable job at maintaining the ‘Swift DNA’. 

The new Swift is now based on the 5th generation HEARTECT platform, which makes use of high tensile steel and is 40 percent lighter as compared to the old platform. Not only is the car lightweight, but the new platform also offers better torsional rigidity. 

In fact, the new Swift complies with the front-offset impact, side impact and pedestrian safety norms that will come in effect from October 2018.

2. Maruti Suzuki Concept Future S

After the success of its compact SUV, Maruti Suzuki has been looking to rule this segment. And to dethrone the current market leader, Maruti Suzuki would launch its compact SUV, Future S. Maruti's senior executive director (enginnering), CV Raman has said earlier that demand of utility vehicles is increasing in India and that's why their team has decided to launch a bold and compact SUV. 

3. Hyundai Santro

At present, Hyundai Santro is working on its small car segment. Experts believe that the company would launch one of it small cars at the Auto Expo 2018. Hyundai might call it, AH2. Though, in Indian market,the company might launch it under the name of Santro. 

The car came in public eye when it was out for a test drive in December, last year. In this car, along with a rear windshield wiper, block headlamps and high mounted tail lamps were spotted. 

4. Kia Sorento SUV

As mentioned above, all eyes are already been set on the South Korean manufacturer. The company is ready to make its India debut. The company in Andhra Pradesh's Anantpura had established its manufacturing unit. With its AP plant, the company would focus to launch low-cost cars than the market leaders Maruti and Hyundai. 

Kia had invested Rs 7050 crore to achieve its goal and initially, the company would launch its SUV Sorento, that has been recently tested on Indian roads. 

5. Tata H5 SUVAt Auto expo 2018, Tata Motors could launch its SUV H5. Recently, it has been spotted for test drive. It has been believed that the company could give an option of five and 7 seater. Both the versions would be based on Land Rover discovery sports L550 platform. 

The company would give direct competition to Hyundai Creta.