Auto Expo 2014: Top 10 cars by Siddharth Vinayak Patankar

The 12th Auto Expo is being held in Greater Noida's India Expo Mart. the auto industry has been in the grips of its worst ever slowdown. But despite the gloom in the sector, its showing at the 12th Expo has been impressive. Here are some top ten picks by Siddharth Vinayak Patankar:

  • BMW's latest innovation i8 Electric Hybrid Supercar has finally made its Indian debut at the Delhi Auto Expo . However, the launch might still take about a year to happen. The hybrid sport car features a stretched out bonnet with pronounced grille, low stance and sporty bumper line along with various other exciting styling elements.
    BMW's latest innovation i8 Electric Hybrid Supercar has finally made its Indian debut at the Delhi Auto Expo . However, the launch might still take about a year to happen. The hybrid sport car features a stretched out bonnet with pronounced grille, low stance and sporty bumper line along with various other exciting styling elements.
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  • Tata unveiled entry-level sedan-- Zest at the Auto Expo 2014. Zest would be available in both petrol and diesel versions. The diesel variant of Zest will come with F-Tronic 90 PS powered engine.
    Tata unveiled entry-level sedan-- Zest at the Auto Expo 2014. Zest would be available in both petrol and diesel versions. The diesel variant of Zest will come with F-Tronic 90 PS powered engine.
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA unveiled European model of compact sports utility vehicle GLA. The car is expected to hit the Indian market this year.
    Mercedes-Benz GLA unveiled European model of compact sports utility vehicle GLA. The car is expected to hit the Indian market this year.
  • Maruti Suzuki India launched the much awaited Celerio hatchback at a starting price of Rs. 3.90 lakh. The new Maruti Celerio will be replacing the A-Star and Zen Estilo hatchbacks in India.
    Maruti Suzuki India launched the much awaited Celerio hatchback at a starting price of Rs. 3.90 lakh. The new Maruti Celerio will be replacing the A-Star and Zen Estilo hatchbacks in India.
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  • Hyundai launched the Xcent subcompact sedan at the expo. The Xcent is basically the sedan bodystyle avatar of the Grand i10 hatch. And just like it Xcent will be available with petrol and diesel variants, as well manual and automatic gearboxes.
    Hyundai launched the Xcent subcompact sedan at the expo. The Xcent is basically the sedan bodystyle avatar of the Grand i10 hatch. And just like it Xcent will be available with petrol and diesel variants, as well manual and automatic gearboxes.
  • Toyota Etios Cross finally made its Indian debut at the Delhi Motor Show. The crossover features new a grille guard, distinctive side cladding, a bold front grille, fog lamps with turn indicators, ORVM with turn indicators and rear defogger with wiper.
    Toyota Etios Cross finally made its Indian debut at the Delhi Motor Show. The crossover features new a grille guard, distinctive side cladding, a bold front grille, fog lamps with turn indicators, ORVM with turn indicators and rear defogger with wiper.
  • German luxury car maker Audi unveiled its much-awaited sedan A3, however the car will be formally launched in the domestic market by mid-2014. The Audi A3 is expected to be its cheapest sedan
    German luxury car maker Audi unveiled its much-awaited sedan A3, however the car will be formally launched in the domestic market by mid-2014. The Audi A3 is expected to be its cheapest sedan
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  • Based on Honda's popular Brio hatchback platform, the new Mobilio MPV looks very young and sporty. Wearing the new headlights, aggressive hood, oval fog lamps with black plastic casing, bold horizontal slat chrome grille and other styling elements, the front fascia of the MPV resembles to the Amaze compact sedan.
    Based on Honda's popular Brio hatchback platform, the new Mobilio MPV looks very young and sporty. Wearing the new headlights, aggressive hood, oval fog lamps with black plastic casing, bold horizontal slat chrome grille and other styling elements, the front fascia of the MPV resembles to the Amaze compact sedan.
  • Fiat unveiled the Avventura compact crossover, which is a more rugged-looking version of the Punto. But both the cars share most parts, components and the platform
    Fiat unveiled the Avventura compact crossover, which is a more rugged-looking version of the Punto. But both the cars share most parts, components and the platform
  • Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover showcased F-TYPE coupe sports car at the expo. The F-Type Coupe sports a 3 litre V6 engine with 333 horsepower and 450 Newton Metres of torque. The 3 litre V6 S has a higher tuned output of 372 bhp and 460 Nm of torque.
    Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover showcased F-TYPE coupe sports car at the expo. The F-Type Coupe sports a 3 litre V6 engine with 333 horsepower and 450 Newton Metres of torque. The 3 litre V6 S has a higher tuned output of 372 bhp and 460 Nm of torque.
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