Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Thursday unveiled its first crossover, ‘New Etios Cross’, targetting young customers. Available in 1.5 and 1.2 litre petrol engines and a 1.4 litre diesel engine, the crossover would be launched in May this year but the company has already started taking bookings.
The price of the model, which has the design appeal of an SUV, will be revealed in May. Crossover vehicles are built on a car platform but combines some of features of a sports utility vehicle (SUV). When asked about the likely price of the new model, TKM Deputy Managing Director Sandeep Singh said that it would cost more than the existing Etios liva series. Etios liva models are available in the range of Rs 4.23-Rs 7.12 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The model is targetting a whole new breed of audience who seek uniqueness and individuality in everything they do, Toyota Motor Company Chief Engineer Akio Nishimura said.
Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday launched ‘Celerio’, priced between Rs 3.9 lakh and Rs 4.96 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The manual transmission models (four) are priced between Rs 3.9 lakh and Rs 4.96 lakh, while the auto gear shift variants (two) are priced at Rs 4.29 lakh and Rs 4.59 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Celerio Auto Gear Shift variants will have the flexibility of both manual mode and auto drive mode in the same car, with a simple shift of gear lever. Mayank Pareek (R), COO Maruti Suzuki unveiled the Celerio hatchback at the Auto Expo 2014 in Greater Noida on Thursday.
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor with Pawan Munjal MD and CEO, Hero MotoCorp at the unveiling of the new range of bikes during the 12th Auto Expo 2014 in Greater Noida on Thursday.
Renegade’s Commando is displayed at the 12th Indian auto Expo in Noida, India.
Superbike maker DSK Hyosung on Thursday launched a 250cc bike ‘Aquila 250’ priced at Rs 2.69 lakh and showcased the RT 125D, GD 250N and Comet 250, which will be launched later this year. Company Chairman Shirish Kulkarni with Aquila 250 Bike during the 12th Auto Expo 2014 in Greater Noida
A model poses with a newly launched bike at Suzuki stall during the 12th Auto Expo 2014 in Greater Noida on Thursday.
Britain’s iconic Triumph Motorcycles expanded its offerings in India with the launch of ‘Daytona 675’ priced at Rs 10.15 lakh in Delhi. The new bike is expected to give Triumph a competitive edge in the super sports segment after its entry into the Indian market with 10 models in November last year. Managing Director of Triumph Motorcycles India at the launch of Daytona 675 Motorcycle at the 12th Auto Expo 2014 in Greater Noida