With the Chevrolet Orlando, GM will try to make an entry into a With the Chevrolet Orlando, GM will try to make an entry into a totally new segment - seven-seat family multi-purpose vehicle totally new segment - seven-seat family multi-purpose vehicle

(MPV) segment. The Orlando MPV would get its power from 2.0-(MPV) segment. The Orlando MPV would get its power from 2.0-liter turbo diesel that develops 150 hp and 320 Nm of torque. liter turbo diesel that develops 150 hp and 320 Nm of torque. Other important features of the new MPV include 2760 mm Other important features of the new MPV include 2760 mm

wheelbase, wide front and rear tracks. Orlando manifests GM's wheelbase, wide front and rear tracks. Orlando manifests GM's attempts at blending together the features of a sport utility, family attempts at blending together the features of a sport utility, family

van and wagon, in a single automobile.van and wagon, in a single automobile.

Expected Launch Date:Expected Launch Date: Late 2011 Late 2011

Estimated Price Tag:Estimated Price Tag: Rs. 10 Lakh Onwards Rs. 10 Lakh Onwards

This multi-purpose passenger car was first launched at the Delhi Auto Expo in This multi-purpose passenger car was first launched at the Delhi Auto Expo in January 2010 as a concept car and will go into production as soon as January 2010 as a concept car and will go into production as soon as possible. Concept RIII is a bold and aggressive initiative where Maruti Suzuki possible. Concept RIII is a bold and aggressive initiative where Maruti Suzuki has carefully built in features and attributes of a sedan in a compact MPV to has carefully built in features and attributes of a sedan in a compact MPV to evolve a next generation vehicle. The Suzuki Concept RIII will be based on a evolve a next generation vehicle. The Suzuki Concept RIII will be based on a stretched SX4 platform and Maruti does not have an engine in its inventory stretched SX4 platform and Maruti does not have an engine in its inventory which is powerful enough to pull the 7-seater MPV other than the top end which is powerful enough to pull the 7-seater MPV other than the top end engine featured in the SX4. The Maruti Suzuki RIII is likely to be engine featured in the SX4. The Maruti Suzuki RIII is likely to be manufactured at the company's Gurgaon plant initially before production manufactured at the company's Gurgaon plant initially before production shifts to an expanded Manesar plant subsequently. The RIII offers elegance, shifts to an expanded Manesar plant subsequently. The RIII offers elegance, sportiness, excellent roominess and space for the big family with bigger sportiness, excellent roominess and space for the big family with bigger needs without the vehicle looking awkwardly voluminous or bulky.needs without the vehicle looking awkwardly voluminous or bulky.

Expected Launch Date:Expected Launch Date: Mid 2012 Mid 2012

Estimated Price Tag:Estimated Price Tag: Rs 7-8 Lakh Rs 7-8 Lakh

Hindustan Motors is planning to introduce the Mitsubishi Grandis in Hindustan Motors is planning to introduce the Mitsubishi Grandis in India. This Multi-Utility Vehicle (MUV) will be available in both petrol India. This Multi-Utility Vehicle (MUV) will be available in both petrol and diesel versions. The petrol variant will have a 2.4-litre engine and diesel versions. The petrol variant will have a 2.4-litre engine and the diesel version will sport a 2.0-litre powertrain under its and the diesel version will sport a 2.0-litre powertrain under its hood. The Mitsubishi Grandis will compete against the Toyota hood. The Mitsubishi Grandis will compete against the Toyota Innova in India. The Mitsubishi Grandis has a sporty futuristic look. Innova in India. The Mitsubishi Grandis has a sporty futuristic look. The MUV has a cool interior which can accommodate seven adults The MUV has a cool interior which can accommodate seven adults comfortably. The Grandis can take driving comfort to the next level.comfortably. The Grandis can take driving comfort to the next level.

Expected Launch Date:Expected Launch Date: Mid 2011 Mid 2011

Estimated Price Tag:Estimated Price Tag: Rs 16 Lakh Rs 16 Lakh

The Nissan NV200 Vanette will be almost as long as a Toyota Innova, and The Nissan NV200 Vanette will be almost as long as a Toyota Innova, and much taller. The NV200 or X11M as it is internally known, will be powered much taller. The NV200 or X11M as it is internally known, will be powered by a version of the Renault Logan's 1.5 DCI diesel, or K9K as Nissan calls by a version of the Renault Logan's 1.5 DCI diesel, or K9K as Nissan calls it, or a 1.6 litre HR16DE engine, which incorporates variable valve timing. it, or a 1.6 litre HR16DE engine, which incorporates variable valve timing. The engine will be mated to a four-speed automatic transmission, but the The engine will be mated to a four-speed automatic transmission, but the transmission change could be speculated for the Indian version. The motor transmission change could be speculated for the Indian version. The motor makes an increased 85 bhp and this vehicle will use the greater efficiency of makes an increased 85 bhp and this vehicle will use the greater efficiency of its car-like platform to position itself as the most efficient vehicle in its class. its car-like platform to position itself as the most efficient vehicle in its class. The NV200 Vanette is said to be based on a stretched version of the same The NV200 Vanette is said to be based on a stretched version of the same Renault-Nissan Alliance B platform as the Renault Logan and promises to Renault-Nissan Alliance B platform as the Renault Logan and promises to be more efficient than the Innova, which has a heavier body-on-frame be more efficient than the Innova, which has a heavier body-on-frame construction. The driver gets to look at a two-tier instrumental panel and the construction. The driver gets to look at a two-tier instrumental panel and the van could get a 5-seater or seven-seater configuration and the seats can be van could get a 5-seater or seven-seater configuration and the seats can be folded down for added versatility.folded down for added versatility.

Expected Launch Date:Expected Launch Date: April 2011 April 2011

Avanza is an MPV from the Toyota stable. It is a five seater and once launched in Avanza is an MPV from the Toyota stable. It is a five seater and once launched in India, the Japanese car maker expects it to be a bigger hit than its most-popular India, the Japanese car maker expects it to be a bigger hit than its most-popular model Toyota Innova. One reason behind this expectation could be its low price, model Toyota Innova. One reason behind this expectation could be its low price, lesser than the Innova. The Toyota Avanza might come strapped with the same 1495 lesser than the Innova. The Toyota Avanza might come strapped with the same 1495 cc 1.5-litre 4 cylinder, DOHC 16 valve petrol engine that is used in Thailand model. cc 1.5-litre 4 cylinder, DOHC 16 valve petrol engine that is used in Thailand model. This may be coupled with VVTi technology. The engine is likely going to deliver of This may be coupled with VVTi technology. The engine is likely going to deliver of maximum power 107 bhp at 6,000 rpm and generates a peak torque of 141 Nm at maximum power 107 bhp at 6,000 rpm and generates a peak torque of 141 Nm at 4,400 rpm. The fuel tank capacity will probably be 45 litres. The Avanza is expected 4,400 rpm. The fuel tank capacity will probably be 45 litres. The Avanza is expected to have a five speed manual transmission with minimum turning radius to be 4.7 m. to have a five speed manual transmission with minimum turning radius to be 4.7 m. The exterior appearance includes an athletic and classy front grille and body colour The exterior appearance includes an athletic and classy front grille and body colour bumpers.bumpers.

Expected Launch Date:Expected Launch Date: Early 2011 Early 2011

Estimated Price Tag:Estimated Price Tag: Rs 6.5-9 lakh Rs 6.5-9 lakh