Upcoming Cars in 2014

The year 2014 came with a wide range of vehicles set to arrive in India. From the Audi A3 to Tata Bolt; from the Volkswagen Polo facelift to Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, we will see them all. We saw some at the 2014 edition of the Delhi Auto Expo, while others debuted on international platforms.

Here is a comprehensive list of upcoming cars that will be seen in dealerships sometime within this year or the next.

1 Nissan Sunny Facelift

Expected to be launched in July, the Nissan Sunny facelift gets its most eminent changes in the front, with larger headlights and the chrome plating on the grille. The list of exterior upgrades also includes new fog-lights, new ORVMs and a more dynamically designed rear.

Expected price: Rs.6.28 Lakh - Rs.9.5 Lakh

Expected launch: July 3, 2014

2 Tata Bolt

The Vista X1 platform, the Tata Bolt continues to be as wide and tall as the Vista. With an extended hood which adds up 30mm to its length, the wheelbase is identical to the Vista's 2470mm. Tata has stated that the name Bolt signifies speed and represents a winner's attitude. The car is expected to be launched in July.

Expected price: Rs.4.2 Lakh - Rs.6.6 Lakh

Expected launch: August, 2014

3 Honda Mobilio

The much expected Honda Mobilio is soon to be launched next month. The 4.4 metres long MPV with a ground clearance of 185mm shares its platform with the Honda Brio. Honda is keen to Mobilio as a budget MPV with the same luxury components like other Honda Cars.

Expected price: Rs.7 Lakh - Rs.9 Lakh

Expected launch: July, 2014

4 Tata Zest

The Tata Zest compact sedan is the second car in Tata Motors' crop of new generation of vehicles. Like the Tata Bolt, Zest is also based on the Vista X1 platform. It shares a handful of similarities with the Bolt hatchback in terms of design; the side profile remains the same up to the C-Pillar. Thanks to the boot, the two cars still manage to look different.

Expected price: Rs.4.5 Lakh - Rs.7.6 Lakh

Expected launch: July, 2014

5 Renault Duster Facelift

The facelifted Duster features a host of cosmetic changes including a dual-tone chrome grille, large air-dams, revised headlamps with double-optic units and daytime running LEDs, under body cladding, chromed exhaust pipe in rear diffuser and new tail lamps. It is expected to arrive in India by September.

Expected price: Rs.8 Lakh - Rs.12.8 Lakh

Expected launch: September, 2014

6 Maruti Suzuki Swift Facelift

The Maruti Suzuki Swift has been one of the best-selling hatchbacks in India since 2011, and now it is ready for a facelift. The hatchback largely remains the same as far as external design is concerned, except for the new L-shaped LEDs in the front and silver detailing on the bumper.

Expected price: Rs.4.42 Lakh - Rs.6.7 Lakh

Expected launch: September, 2014

7 Volkswagen Polo Facelift

Unveiled at the 2014 Geneva Auto Show, the Polo facelift will tentatively arrive in India by August. The new Volkswagen Polo will have the same overall design but gets a new bumper, a reworked grille with three slats and fog-lamp housing. However, LED lights will be offered as an optional feature only on top-end variants.

Expected price: Rs.5 Lakh - Rs.8.5 Lakh

Expected launch: July, 2014

8 Maruti Suzuki SX4 S-Cross

Suzuki S-Cross SX4 debuted at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and is expected to arrive in India towards the end of 2014. Basically the crossover version of the European SX4, the SX4 S-Cross is pretty much as spacious as the Renault Duster and Nissan Terrano. It will be offered with both, petrol and diesel engines.

Expected price: Rs.8 Lakh - Rs.14 Lakh

Expected launch: December, 2014

9 Mahindra Scorpio Facelift

The facelifted Scorpio will get a revised front and rear end, it will retain the overall design typical to the SUV. The 2014 Scorpio facelift is expected to get new headlamps, revised grille and a refurbished front bumper. The rear will also receive new tail-lamps, tailgate and bumper, which will help the new Scorpio look much sportier. Our sources claim that the updated Scorpio will also see some significant changes inside the cabin and will offer more features.

Expected price: Rs.8.5 Lakh - Rs.11 Lakh

Expected launch: Third or fourth quarter of current financial year

10 Maruti Ertiga Automatic

The automatic version of the Ertiga might also come to India in the third or fourth quarter of this calendar year. The India-bound Ertiga AT will get a 5-speed transmission. However, this will just be a change of gearbox and the car will continue to be powered by the 1.4-litre K14B petrol engine that delivers 93bhp and 120Nm of torque.

Expected Price: Rs.7 Lakh - Rs.7.5 Lakh

Expected launch: August/ September 2014

11 Audi A3

Showcased at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo, the Audi A3 is expected to arrive in India in August, 2014. This upcoming sedan from Audi's stables will be seen giving competition to the BMW 1 Series and the Mercedes-Benz CLA upon its arrival. India will be one of the few countries where the car will be produced locally.

Expected price: Rs.25 Lakh - Rs.30 Lakh

Expected launch: August, 2014

12 Jaguar XE

Expected to be launched sometime in 2015, the XE will be Jaguar's entry level luxury sedans like BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The new Jaguar XE will be the first product to utilise the company's new aluminium architecture that was showcased in the C-X17 concept in 2013. According to the company, the aluminium structure will give the car 'exceptional handling, performance, refinement and efficiency'. The XE will be offered with a new engine line-up called 'Ingenium' in different capacities and power output options.

Expected price: Rs.28 Lakh - Rs.45 Lakh

Expected launch: Early 2015

13 Mercedes-Benz GLA

The GLA concept car was first unveiled at the 2014 Shanghai Motor Show in April and is now all set to reach Indian dealerships by September this year. Beginning May, Mercedes-Benz dealers in India had started accepting bookings for the compact SUV's GLA 200 CDI variant. This indicates that the first GLA variant to land in India will be powered by a 2.1-litre diesel motor that makes 135bhp and 300Nm of torque. It will come mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

Expected price: Rs.27 Lakh - Rs.30 Lakh

Expected launch: September, 2014