New cars for 2015: Sedans

With the automobile industry picking pace, automakers are lining up new model launches in the coming year. We gave you a list of hatchbacks expected to hit the Indian shores next year. Now, here's a list and a brief description of all the new sedan launches slated for 2015.

 

 

Ford Figo+

 

Tata, Maruti, Honda and Hyundai have been revelling in the popularity of the sub-four-metre sedan segment, and now Ford is going to join the party with the Figo+. First shown as a concept at Auto Expo 2014, it looks attractive from pretty much all angles and its well-balanced shape is bound to be a hit in India. Ford has not revealed the interior in its totality, but the dashboard could be similar to the Fiesta’s. Engine options are likely to include the award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost turbo-petrol and also the 1.5-litre diesel from the Fiesta, though a new 85bhp, 1.0-litre petrol has also just been unveiled, which is also a likely candidate. Being a Ford, you can expect this car to be fun to drive, and if the company prices it right, it could be a very tempting package indeed.

Watch our Ford Figo sedan concept first look video

 

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Coming: Early 2015
Est price: Rs 5-7.5 lakh
Engine(s): 1.0 petrol, 1.5 diesel Rivals:
Maruti Swift Dzire, Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent, Tata Zest

 

Volkswagen Vento-based compact sedan

Volkswagen is considering filling the gap between the Polo and Vento with a sedan-ised version of the Polo. Based on the same platform, the new compact sedan will have the same cabin space as the hatchback. The design, however, is expected to be a challenge and it’s not going to be easy to tack on a boot on the 3,971mm long Polo and keep it under 4m long. Read more.

 

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Coming: 2016
Est price: Rs 4.5- 8 lakh
Engine(s): 1.2 turbo petrol, 1.5 diesel
Rivals: Maruti Dzire, Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent, Tata Zest

 

Hyundai Verna facelift 

Hyundai only just gave its Verna a bit more equipment and a suspension tune-up, but early next year, a more comprehensive tune-up will make its way to India. Recently launched in Russia, this updated version gets quite a big update to its nose. The headlamps are larger and sharper, the grille and lower airdam have grown too, and there are new foglamps as well. Other than that and some LEDs in the tail-lamps, not much else appears to have changed, although under the skin, the petrol version could get a new six-speed automatic gearbox instead of the four-speed unit it currently has.  More on the Verna facelift here.

 

Factfile

Coming: Early 2015
Est 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