After a brief slowdown seen in the car market following the government’s move to demonetise high-value currency, the car market saw a smart recovery in the year 2017, even as the rollout of the goods and services tax (GST) in July left the sector with some temporary bittersweet memories in the first half of the year. The Indian automobile industry overall progressed well in 2017 and made some exciting launches and exquisite upgrades.
Business Standard takes a look at the most popular car launches of 2017:
Jeep Compass
Jeep CompassJeep Compass Photo: Official website The first SUV manufactured in India by the global auto major Jeep, the Compass is comes with two powertrain options – the 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo Petrol for efficient performance, and, 2.0-litre MultiJet Turbo Diesel engine for a powerful driving experience. Launched with a price tag of Rs 14.95 lakh, this is one of the most exciting launches of 2017.
Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire 2017
Dzire Dzire India’s most trusted compact sedan got a massive makeover in 2017, with a freshly sculpted headlamp, rounded front grill and flowing lines. The car saw one million of its units being sold in the first five months of launch. The new Swift Dzire is powered by a four-cylinder petrol or diesel engine paired to a five-speed manual or automatic gear box.
Honda WR-V
Photo: Official websiteHonda WR-V | Photo: Official website Honda re-entered India’s premium SUV car market with the launch of the WR-V in 2017. The car is powered by a 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel unit that delivers 99hp and 200Nm of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gear box. The petrol variant comes with a 1.2-litre i-VTEC that delivers 90hp and 110 Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
Tata Nexon
Tata Nexon Tata Nexon Tata Motors finally launched the Tata Nexon to enter into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. The Nexon comes with an optional 1.2-litre turbocharged Revotron petrol engine or 1.5-litre turbocharged Revotorq diesel engine. Both the engines are mated with a 6-speed manual transmission and offer three drive modes – eco, city, and sport.
Renault Captur
.Sumit Sawhney Country CEO & Managing Director Renault India with Rafael Treguer Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Renault India at the Launch of Renault Captur | Photo: Dalip Kumar Renault launched the much-anticipated Renault Captur in November this year in three petrol and four diesel variants. The Renault Captur comes to India with two engine options – the 1.5-litre H4K petrol engine that produces 104hp of power and 142nm torque and is mated with a 5-speed gearbox. The 1.5-litre K9K diesel engine, on the other hand, churns out 108hp of power and 240nm of torque coupled with a 6-speed transmission.
Business Standard takes a look at the most popular car launches of 2017:
Jeep Compass
Jeep CompassJeep Compass Photo: Official website The first SUV manufactured in India by the global auto major Jeep, the Compass is comes with two powertrain options – the 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo Petrol for efficient performance, and, 2.0-litre MultiJet Turbo Diesel engine for a powerful driving experience. Launched with a price tag of Rs 14.95 lakh, this is one of the most exciting launches of 2017.
Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire 2017
Dzire Dzire India’s most trusted compact sedan got a massive makeover in 2017, with a freshly sculpted headlamp, rounded front grill and flowing lines. The car saw one million of its units being sold in the first five months of launch. The new Swift Dzire is powered by a four-cylinder petrol or diesel engine paired to a five-speed manual or automatic gear box.
Honda WR-V
Photo: Official websiteHonda WR-V | Photo: Official website Honda re-entered India’s premium SUV car market with the launch of the WR-V in 2017. The car is powered by a 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel unit that delivers 99hp and 200Nm of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gear box. The petrol variant comes with a 1.2-litre i-VTEC that delivers 90hp and 110 Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
Tata Nexon
Tata Nexon Tata Nexon Tata Motors finally launched the Tata Nexon to enter into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. The Nexon comes with an optional 1.2-litre turbocharged Revotron petrol engine or 1.5-litre turbocharged Revotorq diesel engine. Both the engines are mated with a 6-speed manual transmission and offer three drive modes – eco, city, and sport.
Renault Captur
.Sumit Sawhney Country CEO & Managing Director Renault India with Rafael Treguer Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Renault India at the Launch of Renault Captur | Photo: Dalip Kumar Renault launched the much-anticipated Renault Captur in November this year in three petrol and four diesel variants. The Renault Captur comes to India with two engine options – the 1.5-litre H4K petrol engine that produces 104hp of power and 142nm torque and is mated with a 5-speed gearbox. The 1.5-litre K9K diesel engine, on the other hand, churns out 108hp of power and 240nm of torque coupled with a 6-speed transmission.
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