Ford Ikon face-lift

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Expected- November 2008
Estimated Price- Rs. 5- 6 lakh
Engine- 1399cc turbo- diesel
Power/ Torque- 68bhp/ 16kgm

The Ford Ikon will be in showrooms again with a facelift, a slight interior upgrade and a modern diesel engine. The exciting news is that it will come with the 1.4 litre Duratorq engine from the Fiesta.

Fiat Bravo

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Expected- January 2009
Estimated Price- Rs. 25 lakh
Engine- 1910cc turbo- diesel
Power/ Torque- 148bhp/ 31.1kgm

The Fiat Bravo with its Rs. 20 lakh plus price tag will be the most expensive hatchback in India. The Bravo is big and comfortable and has top notch interiors.

Fiat Grande Punto

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Expected- May 2009
Estimated Price- Rs. 5- 6 lakh
Engine- 1172cc petrol, 1248cc turbo- diesel
Power/ Torque- 65bhp/ 9.7kgm, 75bhp/ 19.37kgm

This gorgeous looking hatch is spacious and comfortable and will be powered by a petrol and the same Multi-jet 1.3 diesel doing duty in the Swift, Indica and Palio.

Fiat Linea

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Expected- Jan 2009
Estimated Price- Rs. 7- 8 lakh
Engine- 1368cc petrol, 1248cc turbo- diesel
Power/ Torque- 77bhp/ NA, 90bhp/ 20.3kgm

The Fiat Linea is all set to keep duct in the Indian mid size segment. The large and comfy saloon will be powered by the 1.4 litre Multi-jet motor which powers the swift and a 1.4 litre petrol. The Linea will set new benchmarks in terms built, quality and space and will take on the SX4 and City.

Chevrolet Spark 800

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Expected- Mid 2009
Estimated Price- Rs. 2.8 lakh
Engine- 796cc petrol
Power/ Torque- 52bhp/ 7.3kgm

Chevrolet has made the Spark a lot more value for money with the recent price cuts. The Spark will be available with a 796cc 3 cylinder engine and estimated to be priced Rs. 20,000/- cheaper than the current Spark. This one promises to be one of the cheapest cars in the market.

Chevrolet Aveo U-VA

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Expected- Early 2009
Estimated Price- Rs. 4- 5.5 lakh
Engine- 1399cc/ 1598cc petrol
Power/ Torque- 94bhp/ 12.95kgm, 102bhp/ 14.98kgm

The Aveo has been given a facelift in the international market. The lights, grills and bumpers are all new and even the interiors have been freshened up. The new look is expected in India by end 2008 or early 2009.

Chevrolet Captiva

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Expected- Early 2009
Estimated Price- Rs. 22 lakh
Engine- 1991cc turbo- diesel
Power/ Torque- 148bhp/ 32.6kgm

The Captiva has been doing rather well in the soft- roader segment which is really no surprise thanks to its diesel power plant. Now Chevy is adding some more ammo by adding an automatic option and other highlights include a 3rd row of seats unlike its rivals.