10 Best Upcoming Four Wheeler in India for 2014

The four wheeler market in India is anticipating a wonderful lift in 2014. Enthusiasts are excited about the rat race that is going to pick up pace in the coming year. Luxury jeeps like Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee are expected to enter the Indian market for the first time. Then again Maruti Suzuki YL1 sedan, Tata Nano Diesel, Datsun Go hatchback and 2014 Honda City Diesel are lined up for launch. MPV Honda Mobilio will probably compete with current giant Toyota Innova and Mercedes-Benz CLA with Audi and BMW.

Below are the 10 best anticipated four wheelers in India lined up for 2014:

Mercedes-Benz CLA

Mercedes-Benz CLA with be the hottie of the four wheeler industry in 2014. It will compete with big shots like BMW and Audi in the Indian market. Let’s see how much will it fare!

Expected specifications:

• Engine mated with seven-speed dual clutch gearbox
• Optional 4matic four-wheel drive system

To be available in three different variants:

• CLA 180 with 122bhp
• CLA 200 with 156bhp
• CLA 250 with 211bhp

Expected Price In India: Rs. 25 to 30 lakhs

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee expected to give a tough competition to rivals like Toyota 4 Runner, Nissan Murano, Ford Explorer and Honda Pilot. The car will be available in 4 trim levels viz. Laredo, Limited, Overland and Summit.

Expected specifications:

• Rear-wheel-drive/ four-wheel-drive options
• Engines mated with Eight-speed automatic transmission

To be available in three engine options:

For the first one:

• 3.0-liter turbo diesel V6 engine
• 240 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque on ride
• 21 mpg mileage in the city and 30 mpg mileage on the highway

For the second one:

• 3.6-liter Penta star V6 petrol engine
• 290 hp and 260 lb-ft. of torque on ride
• Fuel economy 17/25 mpg on ride

For the third one:

• 5.7-liter HEMI V8 petrol engine
• 360 hp and 390 lb-ft. of torque on ride
• Fuel economy 15/21 mpg on ride

Expected Price In India: Rs. 25 Lakhs onwards

Honda Mobilio MPV

Honda Mobilio MPV will compete with current market leading Ertiga next year. Features like good storage space and stylish dash board will be plus for this four wheeler. The designing is rumored to be fabulous and classy.

Expected specifications:

• 1.5L i-DTEC diesel motor
• 116bhp power and 14.6kgm torque on ride
• 17.2 km/L mileage
• Engine mated with manual gearbox
• Three raw seat options for 7 passengers
• 2650mm wheelbase, 4390mm length, 105mm height

Expected Price in India: Rs. 8 to 9 lakhs

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2014 Honda City Diesel

2014 Honda City Diesel has already started its unofficial booking before its official launch. Factors like modified grille, sportier  rear,  LED brake lights, stylish alloy wheels,  175 / 65 R15 tyre size,  indicators mounted on the OVRMs etc have already started to lure customers.

Expected specifications:

• 1.5-litre diesel
• 98 @ 3600 Maximum Power (ps/rpm) and 200 @ 1750 Maximum Torque (nm/rpm)
• 5 – Speed gear box
• Manual transmission option
• 14.0 kmpl Mileage in city and 18.5 kmpl on highways
• Urban Titanium Metallic, Carnelian Red Pearl, Alabaster Silver Metallic color shades

Expected Price in India: Rs. 7.50 to 11.50 lakhs

Maruti Suzuki YL1 sedan

Maruti Suzuki YL1 sedan will replace the earlier SX4 sedan and compete with contemporary Honda City, Volkswagen Vento, Renault Scala and Hyundai Verna etc. The petrol variants will be LXi, VXi and ZXi while the diesel variants are anticipated to be named LDi, VDi and ZDi.

Expected specifications:

• Engine mated with five-speed manual transmission (low variants) and automatic transmission (top variants)
• 1.3-litre turbocharged multi jet mill
• 93bhp power and 130Nm of torque on ride
• Aggressive front fascia
• Trapezoidal front grille
• Stretched and angular headlamps

Expected Price in India: Rs. 7.25 to 10.50 lakhs

2014 Honda Jazz hatchback

The new 2014 Honda Jazz will feature third generation subcompact hatchback inclusions like new wheels, large air-vents, tail lamps, aggressive grille, new headlamps and turn indicators on the wing mirrors and a lot more.

Expected specifications:

• 1.5litre i-DTEC ‘Earth Dreams’ diesel engine
• 128ps power
• Engine mated with 7-speed dual clutch transmission
• City-Brake Active System
• Pure EV, hybrid mode and engine – the three driving modes available

Expected Price: Rs. 6.50 to 7 lakhs

Datsun Go hatchback

Nissan Datsun Go hatchback will hit the market early in 2014 with 13 inch steel wheels, new headlight cluster, sharp edges, side turn indicator, front radiator grille, fine bonnet, body colored door handles, external rear view mirrors, “Datsun” logo, and bumper and a lot more.

Expected specifications:

• 1.2litre Engine capacity
• 1200cc displacement
• 75Bhp power and 104Nm torque on ride
• 18kmpl mileage
• Comfort and Safety Features
• AC, music system, rear wiper, rear defogger, central lock
• Power steering, good braking and suspensio

Expected Price in India: Rs. 3.5 lakhs to 4.5 lakhs

Tata Nano Diesel

Tata Nano Diesel will compete with Ace pickup truck’s drive train on March 2014. This time it will be a bit different from the petrol version. This is expected to be the least expensive diesel model in India.

Expected specifications:

• Expected mileage of more than 30 kmpl
• 800cc three-cylinder turbocharged unit
• 42.9bhp power and  higher torque
• Refreshed front and rear bumper
• Openable hatch lid and New exhaust

Expected Price in India: Rs. 2.40 to 3.25 lakhs

Jeep Wrangler

Fiat will try to get back its lost charm from Jeep Wrangler this coming year. This four wheeler will be available in three variants i.e. Sport, Sport S, Sahara and Rubicon.

Expected specifications:

• 3.6 litre V6 Engine
• 285 hp
• Maximum torque of 260 pond feet
• Engine mated with the Six Speed manual transmission
• 0 to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds
• 21kmpl mileage in highways and 17kmpl in city on ride

Expected Price in India: Rs. 2 lakhs

2014 Mercedes Benz S Class

2014 Mercedes Benz S Class is all set to compete with contemporary BMW and Audi. It has already has been able to set its standards in the Indian market prior its launch.

Expected specifications:

• Twin-turbocharged V8 engine
• 460 bhp power output and 700 Nm torque on ride
• 4.7-litre petrol engine
• Sloping tail end
• Three-dimensional radiator grille
• Long bonnet

Expected Price in India: Rs. 1.5 crore

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