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Gaadi.com research shows that Hyundai Motors India Limited after its success of Santro Xing CNG and Petro, the best- seller car, is now all set to announce Hyundai Santro Xing Diesel to India. The Hyundai Santro Xing is a hatchback with simple looks; however it is designed excellently to attract the small car lovers. Santro, the base model for Hyundai has already been proved a reliable model for Hyundai. Santro Xing has been considered as the car that has brought performance, quality and reasonable price to Indian market.

Gaadi.com research shows that Mahindra has unveiled a latest version of Mahindra Bolero SUV which is expected to launch soon. Mahindra Bolero is considered to be the most rugged and strongest SUV that hit Indian car market. It is a leading SUV from Indian car maker Mahindra, which has reserved its highest selling label for six consecutive years. For an entry level SUV, Bolero has gained the respect for all Indian customers with its rough look and easy to mend machinery.

Gaadi.com’s recent research states that Mahindra has already revealed and launched the most eagerly awaited SUV, namely Mahindra Quanto. Mahindra Quanto shares its kinetic design with Mahindra Xylo and is the smallest multi utility vehicle among Mahindra’s product. The name Quanto has been derived from word Quantum which means enriched and better space. Being a small sub- 4- meter car, this mini MPV is capable of carrying seven members. which puts itself in direct confrontation with large size hatchback.

Gaadi.com researches that Hyundai may be planning to phase off Accent very soon. Accent has seen many peaks and falls in its living phase. In the year 2005 around 30,000 units were sold. In the month of March 2006, 3,500 Accents were sold. As compared to this, in 2011, only 11,000 new Accents were sold in India and 2012 witnessed a steep decline. In Jan 2013, sales figures had dwindled to just 157 units.

Gaadi.com finds out that Renault launched Scala, the second sedan from its fold in August 2012. Unlike Fluence, its first sedan and developed indigenously, Scala is a re-badged version of Nissan Sunny, with some changes made to the exteriors and interiors. Scala is positioned as mid-sized entry level sedan from Renault, right below Fluence, and above the hatchback Pulse.

Gaadi.com finds out that Renault Pulse is the French car maker’s third product in India, after it got separated from Mahindra partnership. The hatchback Pulse was first shown in India at the 2011 Formula 1 event at Greater Noida where Renault formula 1 drivers lifted the veil off the car for the first time. However, the diesel version of Pulse was officially launched at the Auto Expo 2012. Pulse which is targeted towards the popular mass consumer segment, is Renault’s attempt to mark a presence in all major car segments. In the mass segment, the Pulse competes with the likes of Maruti Swift

Gaadi.com reports that Skoda India is planning to facelift its sedan Laura in 2013. Octavia, the name used globally, is titled Laura in India. Though when Skoda initially came in India, it used the Octavia name, but decided to rename it to Skoda Laura later on. The original Octavia was a landmark offering for India and stood apart in terms of the size, comfort, and handling associated to a sedan. However, presently Skoda is facing declining sales for Laura and with ongoing corporate re-branding, the Laura will be facelifted and re-launched with Octavia name, new livery, and looks.

Gaadi.com finds out that a new version of Skoda Rapid was launched in Europe recently. Gaadi.com believes that a remodelled version of the European Rapid can be used by Skoda India to fill the price void. Skoda India has been into a sleepy state and has not been active on new product launches. Rapid was the last launch from Skoda. Though the Czech car maker did launch some facelifts in 2012, they went un-noticed. The present price of the Rapid ranges from Rs. 7 -10 lacs, and the next sedan from Skoda – the Laura – comes in the Rs. 15 lacs plus bracket. In absence of any new major launches, Skoda can bring the new version of European Rapid and fill the price void.

Gaadi.com finds out that Skoda India is planning to facelift and re-launch its hatchback Fabia. Skoda Fabia was witnessing declining sales of as low as 133 units sold in Nov 2013, which is very low for a hatchback. It is expected that Volkswagen, the holding company for Skoda, will utilize its next generation MQB platform to make changes in the Fabia, rework on the pricing and again launch new Fabia by around 2014. A common next generation MQB platform will enable Volkswagen to leverage economies of scale and help up free funds for marketing of cars such as Fabia.

Gaadi.com reports that Renault may be planning to fill the gap in the hatchback segment through Sandero. Renault has as many as three cars in the premium segment and only the less successful Pulse for the hatchback segment. Pulse has not been a successful car and Renault maybe planning to phase off Pulse, to be replaced with the more versatile Renault Sandero as soon as end of 2013 or beginning of 2014.