AUTO EXPO 2010 - Live Feed & Pics

hrmanju1 · 5th January 2010, 14:11

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Originally Posted by royalcruiser

Volkswagen introduces Polo in India- News-The Economic Times Budget

news just coming in from ET:

Asked about the pricing of the car, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt Ltd, member of Board and Director Neeraj Garg said it would be very competitive and in the range of Honda Jazz, Hyundai I20 and Skoda Fabia.
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Now this is interesting. All cars mentioned hikes the price from the original prices mentioned. No Swift range at all.

pacman2881 · 5th January 2010, 14:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by royalcruiser

Volkswagen introduces Polo in India- News-The Economic Times Budget

Asked about the pricing of the car, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt Ltd, member of Board and Director Neeraj Garg said it would be very competitive and in the range of Honda Jazz, Hyundai I20 and Skoda Fabia.

Now that clears the air on whatever that was said about Swift pricing for the Polo. Now waiting for a Skoda Fabia price revision below the Polo.

hiren.mistry · 5th January 2010, 14:17

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Originally Posted by enthu

echo maruti 6 seater people mover

Holy crap, this looks ugly and it still looks the same as the Versa! So what exactly was changed?

johnjacob · 5th January 2010, 14:17

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Originally Posted by royalcruiser

However, before that racing version of the Polo would be rolled out in June.

Which is this racing version? Is it the Polo Cup they are talking about? Or the 1.6 petrol which has been speculated on Team-BHP? Or a 1.2TSI petrol? If this is true and VW really launch a sport version of the Polo, this would really be WOW news. However, I am realistic / pessimistic, and I feel that most probably, ET misquoted the VW official, Neeraj Garg.

pb10gagan · 5th January 2010, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by royalcruiser

Volkswagen introduces Polo in India- News-The Economic Times Budget

news just coming in from ET:

The 1.2 litre Polo coming in three versions would have 50 per cent localisation, he said, adding and the roll out would be through its Chakan facility in Pune.

The Polo would be available in both petrol and diesel variants.

Asked about the pricing of the car, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt Ltd, member of Board and Director Neeraj Garg said it would be very competitive and in the range of Honda Jazz, Hyundai I20 and Skoda Fabia.

that's the biggest oxymoron of indian auto industry.

one one side competitive and on the other a mention of fabia, jazz and i20's price.

seems like neeraj garg is a great fan of GnR. its like saying "chinese-democracy".

recshenoy · 5th January 2010, 14:19

no news of T-JET, indicruze?

kiku007 · 5th January 2010, 14:19

The Chevy Beat seems to be the only rockstar of the show!

The Etios is exactly what a refreshed Logan should be! Or should I say, tht's how the Logan should have been launched initially.

The Honda Small Car Concept is outright ugly!

News on Polo might be positioned at Jazz, i20 price levels.

They better not sell the Kizashi at all. For 8/10 people aka common man it looks like a refreshed SX4!

Tata, wru? Please don't fail to surprise us!

agm · 5th January 2010, 14:22

Maruti echo is a joke.

it has been very disappointing till now especially what has been said about the Polo pricing which would be around 6-7L.

GM Beat is the best news with the price tag between 3.5-4.5L it will sure rock the Hatch market IMO.

hrmanju1 · 5th January 2010, 14:23

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Originally Posted by johnjacob

Which is this racing version? Is it the Polo Cup they are talking about? Or the 1.6 petrol which has been speculated on Team-BHP? Or a 1.2TSI petrol? If this is true and VW really launch a sport version of the Polo, this would really be WOW news. However, I am realistic / pessimistic, and I feel that most probably, ET misquoted the VW official, Neeraj Garg.

Polo cup car: 1.6 litre R4 common rail diesel 130bhp@4400rpm, 250nm@1500-2500rpm. 17" slicks.

As per OD twitter

enthu · 5th January 2010, 14:24

Yamaha R15 launched
photos motoroid and twitter

GR8NATIVE · 5th January 2010, 14:26

Guys don't underestimate the maruti in india even a bullock cart with that badge would sell due to great after sales ,and resale

no offense to anyone. Going by vw announcement then polo diesel highline would be 8+ comfortline would be at i20 asta price point and trendline could be at magna pricepoint now question is abs and airbags standard across the line .... Will have to wait till 5 today I guess for more info or more spin and hundred ads

enthu · 5th January 2010, 14:27

@pb10gagan,
Ha ha ha...lets see whether it is as beautiful as "that"

Polo hatchback version will launch in indian market in March 2010 but sedan will come later this year.

Bosch says they are developing a common rail for Tata Nano with 550-650cc

Note from the Team-BHP Support Team : Please use the "edit" button if posting within 20 minutes of the first post, instead of creating another back-to-back post.

anekho · 5th January 2010, 14:30

The Laura RS, Courtesy Overdrive.

also, only 100 BMW GT's starting 63L

nitrous · 5th January 2010, 14:30

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Originally Posted by hrmanju1

Polo cup car: 1.6 litre R4 common rail diesel 130bhp@4400rpm, 250nm@1500-2500rpm. 17" slicks.

As per OD twitter

Why are you happy?
Its a race car only.

Wheel dia. should be 15".

Jebs · 5th January 2010, 14:31

hmm, at last POLO is just another Fabia (Premium! Hatchback) in india. Only Jazz and I20 top end , may fabia feel the heat. No swift , Ritz and Beat and all. I would be satisfied with BEAT in this case.

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recshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mangalore / Bangalore Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 254 Times	no news of T-JET, indicruze?
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kiku007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: AU Posts: 2,321 Thanked: 7,158 Times	The Chevy Beat seems to be the only rockstar of the show! The Etios is exactly what a refreshed Logan should be! Or should I say, tht's how the Logan should have been launched initially. The Honda Small Car Concept is outright ugly! News on Polo might be positioned at Jazz, i20 price levels. They better not sell the Kizashi at all. For 8/10 people aka common man it looks like a refreshed SX4! Tata, wru? Please don't fail to surprise us!
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5th January 2010, 14:22	#98
agm BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central India Posts: 184 Thanked: 150 Times	Maruti echo is a joke. it has been very disappointing till now especially what has been said about the Polo pricing which would be around 6-7L. GM Beat is the best news with the price tag between 3.5-4.5L it will sure rock the Hatch market IMO.
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enthu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 73 Thanked: 2 Times	Yamaha R15 launched photos motoroid and twitter Attached Thumbnails
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5th January 2010, 14:26	#101
GR8NATIVE BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Manglore Posts: 47 Thanked: 0 Times	Guys don't underestimate the maruti in india even a bullock cart with that badge would sell due to great after sales ,and resale no offense to anyone. Going by vw announcement then polo diesel highline would be 8+ comfortline would be at i20 asta price point and trendline could be at magna pricepoint now question is abs and airbags standard across the line .... Will have to wait till 5 today I guess for more info or more spin and hundred ads
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5th January 2010, 14:27	#102
enthu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 73 Thanked: 2 Times	@pb10gagan, Ha ha ha...lets see whether it is as beautiful as "that" Polo hatchback version will launch in indian market in March 2010 but sedan will come later this year. Bosch says they are developing a common rail for Tata Nano with 550-650cc Note from the Team-BHP Support Team : Please use the "edit" button if posting within 20 minutes of the first post, instead of creating another back-to-back post. Last edited by Technocrat : 5th January 2010 at 15:19.
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anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	The Laura RS, Courtesy Overdrive. also, only 100 BMW GT's starting 63L Attached Thumbnails
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5th January 2010, 14:31	#105
Jebs BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 379 Thanked: 66 Times	hmm, at last POLO is just another Fabia (Premium! Hatchback) in india. Only Jazz and I20 top end , may fabia feel the heat. No swift , Ritz and Beat and all. I would be satisfied with BEAT in this case.
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