Right at the launch of Avventura, we asked Fiat’s top bosses about the lack of ABS and airbags on the petrol models of the car. The reply which we got left us smiling and smirking at the prospects! They confirmed (almost) that Avventura T-Jet is in the works!
Crossovers
Cross Polo with 1.2L MPI Petrol Engine Launched at Rs 6.94 Lacs
Volkswagen launched Cross Polo in India in August 2013, only with the 1.2L diesel engine. Recently, the car got rejuvenated with the new 1.5L TDI diesel engine which produces 90PS and 230Nm and stretching the offering a little wider, the company has introduced the 1.2L MPI petrol engine to the lineup as well.
Chevrolet Bolt Electric Showcased at Detroit: To Cost $30,000
In its attempt to directly target Tesla’s upcoming Model 3, General Motors has showcased a new Electric Vehicle, Bolt at the on-going Detroit Motor Show. The company is not new to the field of electric vehicles and already sells the Spark EV and Volt plug in hybrid.
Launch Months: i20 Cross in April, ix25 Around Diwali
Like Maruti, Hyundai is also on a product offensive and we, by now, very well know that they have at least 3 major product launches planned for India – new Verna facelift, i20 Cross and ix25 Compact SUV.
Jaguar’s Upcoming C-X17 SUV is ‘F-Pace’: Launch Next Year
Jaguar’s upcoming SUV C-X17, concept of which was showcased at the Delhi Auto Expo, will be a crossover going by the name F-Pace and is scheduled to be launched in 2016. This would be their first performance crossover which the management likes to call as the ultimate sports car and will be manufactured at their Solihull plant.