The new Renault Duster Adventure comes loaded with several new brownies like door side sill, smoked headlights, 'armouring' on headlamps, contours all around the body, cladding on wheel arches and side mouldings. It also features Adventure emblem on the tailgate D-pillar, while the alloy wheels have been changed to make it look different from regular model. This edition has been made available with 110 PS RxL model and is priced at Rs. 12.18 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
On the other hand, the flagship model of Skoda has undergone a facelift. The facelift Superb now gets a newly designed front grille with the new Skoda fascia and the rear has been changed too. On the inside what the Skoda Superb gets is push-start button and some changes to the instrument panel too.
A look back at 2014 Indian Auto Expo
The much-anticipated 2014 Indian Auto Expo has recently been concluded, which features some exciting new car launches, concepts and few existing vehicles in an all-new avatars. We brings you a brief overview of what carmakers brought at the Expo, which will soon going to rule the Indian roads.
Luxury cars- The three German luxury carmakers, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz revealed a series of new vehicles and upgraded existing vehicles at the Auto Expo. While Audi has unveiled the much-awaited A3 sedan, Mercedes-Benz showcased its CLA45 AMG.
Renault Duster Adventure Edition is now available at Rs. 12.18 lakh
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French automaker Renault has introduces a special edition of its Duster SUV in India. It is the same special edition Duster which was showcased at the recently concluded Auto Expo'14. Christened as "Renault Duster Adventure Edition", the SUV sports cosmetic upgrades and some additional accessories. It has been made available with 110 PS RxL model and is priced at Rs. 12.18 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
BMW 2-Series Active Tourer MPV revealed- Official
German luxury carmaker BMW has officially unveiled its 2-Series Active Tourer ahead of its global debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show 2014. It will directly compete against the Mercedes-Benz B-Class. It is the company's first front-wheel drive five-seat MPV.
"To get the right product is one of the key goals" - Sudhir Rao, Managing Director, Skoda India
Jaipur: Recent launch of Skoda Superb into the Indian market has meant that currently in the D plus segment there are no real competitors since the Honda Accord and Volkswagen Passat are no longer available for sale in the country until their improvised or new editions are launched towards the later part of this year. CarDekho in a candid conversation with Sudhir Rao - Managing Director, Skoda India talk about various aspects concerning the Czech manufacturer and their plans for India as a whole.
Volkswagen Taigun and Tata Nexon to come in 2015
With the growing competition in the compact SUV segment, Volkswagen and Tata Motors has unveiled the Taigun and Nexon concept at the recently concluded Auto Expo'14. Both looks futuristic and is expected to be introduced in the country by 2015. Volkswagen India has been very selective with its new cars and didn't launched any new product last year. On the other hand, carmakers are regularly launching products in competitive sub-4 metre segment. With the new Taigun compact SUV, the German carmaker is surely aiming to explore the increasing popularity of small SUVs.
2015 Hyundai i20 Spied
Hyundai, the Japanese auto giant, is leaving no stone unturned in order to strengthen and consolidate its position as the second largest auto maker in India. It was reflected recently when the second generation of company's premium hatchback i20 was spied as test mule near Chennai.
Hyundai to launch the XCent in March/April
Hyundai has always been introducing two-three new products every year. This year, the Korean manufacturer has already got the Santa Fe for the Indian car market and now it is working on to introduce the XCent in the coming two months.
Mercedes-Benz GLA Crossover makes it Indian Debut
Mercedes-Benz was aggressive in 2013 and it launched a series of new products in the Indian car market. At the 2014 Auto Expo, the German luxury carmaker has unveiled the new GLA Crossover, which is likely to be launched by the end of this year or by early 2015. It will compete against the likes of Audi Q3 and BMW X1.
Mahindra Verito Electric Unveiled
Mahindra & Mahindra that showcased the Verito Electric at the 2012 Auto Expo, has finally unveiled the vehicle at the ongoing 12th edition of Pan-India motor show. Earlier, it was expected that the company could launch the vehicle by the end of 2013.
The demand of armoured vehicles is growing in India - Markus
Markus Rubenbauer- Head of Mercedes-Benz Guard Division came down to India to share some information about the new M-Guard vehicle that got launched in India at the Auto Expo. Mercedes-Benz is one of the oldest car makers to have armoured vehicles and we speak to the man you heads this division for the German luxury car maker.
2014 Skoda Superb Facelift launched
Czech automaker Skoda has introduced the updated version of its flagship sedan, Superb. The sedan has already been unveiled at the currently rolling 2014 Auto Expo. It received changes to both the front and rear, while the company has added several new features has been added. It has been priced at Rs. 18.87 lakh (ex-showroom- Delhi).
Hyundai Xcent, Tata Zest and Ford Figo concept- New Additions in Compact sedan segment
Considering the fact, the compact sedan segment in the Indian car market has been rapidly expanding, and so, we are observing many new cars coming up in this particular segment. The currently running Auto Event- Auto Expo’14, has observed many new sub-4 metre sedans unveiled. The major cars include- Tata Zest, Ford Figo concept and Hyundai Xcent. Let’s discuss in detail these newly unveiled models.
Audi Q3S Expert Review
Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volvo have chosen the hatchback route for the entry-level car for their brands, while Audi has chosen the other route. The Ingolstadt-based German manufacturer believes that the luxury car segment isn’t about hatchback atleast for the Indian market and it has introduced a stripped-down or corporate edition of its existing Q3. We get our hands on this new variant from Audi and tell you, whether it is worth considering or should you stick to luxury hatchbacks. Read further as we share our detailed review.
Source : CarDekho - Renault Duster Adventure and Skoda Superb facelift launched