Facelifted cars for 2015: Hatchbacks, sedans and SUVs

While this new year has plenty of all-new cars coming in, what will also comprise a significant portion of the display at showrooms across India will be updates to existing models. Here's a look at the facelifts you can expect to see this year.

Tata Nano Twist Active

Since it was first launched, Tata Motors has been consistently upgrading the Nano by continuing to launch new variants every now and then. This year, Tata will arm the Nano with its most notable upgrade till now. Called the Twist Active, this version will receive a mild styling upgrade along with improved interiors and a tailgate that opens to ensure enhanced practicality. It will even offer an optional AMT automatic gearbox (similar to the one in the Zest) which will definitely boost its appeal as a small and efficient city runabout. Although the Nano Twist Active will be dearer than the standard car, once launched, it will be the most affordable automatic car in the world. 

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Coming: 2015
Estimated price: Rs 2.5 lakh
Engine(s): 0.6 petrol
Rivals: Maruti Alto 800

Hyundai Verna facelift

It's only been a couple of months since Hyundai armed its mid-size sedan, the Verna with some more kit and a re-tuned suspension which improved its ride and handling balance. However, Hyundai intends to up the ante by introducing a substantially upgraded Verna early this year. The carmaker has just introduced the Verna facelift in Russia which gets bigger and sharper headlamps, a larger front grille and lower air dam along with new fog lamps. The rear now sports LED tail-lamps. On the mechanical front, the petrol variant could come equipped with a new six-speed automatic gearbox instead of the current four-speed unit that the Verna gets. The version that will make it here is not expected to be too different from the car on offer internationally.

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Coming: Early 2015
Estimated price: Rs 7.5-11.5 lakh
Engine(s): 1.4 petrol, 1.6 petrol, 1.4 diesel, 1.6 diesel
Rivals: Honda City, Maruti Ciaz, VW Vento