Tata,Toyota,volkswagen & Yamaha at expo

Tata Motors

 

Tata unveiled its new Safari Storme at the Expo. The Storme isn’t an all-new Safari, but a thoroughly revised version of the existing one. It is powered by the 2.2-litre, 16-valve common-rail DiCOR engine on duty in other Tata cars. Tata also displayed the Manza hybrid concept, a series and parallel hybrid that uses a three-cylinder version of Tata’s 1.4-litre DiCOR engine, known as the 1.05 DiCOR. This three-cylinder engine is also expected to power the Vista at a later stage. A CNG version of the Nano is also on display. Tata is also showcasing its new range of next-gen commercial vehicles.

 

 

Toyota

 

Toyota has launched an array of products at this year’s Auto Expo. The list of launches includes the new Innova, new Fortuner and the new Land Cruiser 200. The new Innova gets redesigned interiors to make it more upmarket and a face-lift as well. The new face-lifted Fortuner now comes in 2WD automatic and manual variants alongside the 4x4 manual variant. Toyota also launched its Indian motorsport effort in the form of the one-make series, called ‘Etios Motor Racing’, which will launch only in 2013. It showcased the race-prepared Etios and Liva at the expo. Also on display at the stall are the new Camry, the updated Prius hybrid the rest of the company’s current range. 

  

Volkswagen

 

Volkswagen unveiled the new Touraeg SUV at the Auto Expo. Styling of the all-new 2012 version is attractive to say the least. Under the hood, the SUV is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 diesel that develops around 240bhp. The Touraeg will go on sale in April this year. The German automaker also showcased its XL1 concept - a low-drag, teardrop-shaped two-seater that, according to the company, has a mind-blowing fuel consumption figure of 111kpl.  Also on display is the new VW Beetle in its latest avatar.

Yamaha

 

Yamaha has lifted the lid on its first ever Indian scooter which is slated to launch later in 2012. Called the Ray for now, the name is subject to change though by the time the scooter hits showrooms. The scooter displayed at the Auto Expo is currently in its concept stage. Yamaha is also displaying a new limited edition YZF-R15 Version 2.0 variant in white and fiery red.

by autocar