Fiat knows the premium hatchback market pretty well and with the Bravo, they will take on the likes of the Hyundai i20 and the Honda Jazz, though it will be more expensive at around Rs 10 lakhs. The Bravo is pure Italian in the way it looks and feels...

The new Fiat Viaggio is at the moment a China only offering but it could replace or be positioned above the Linea in India. The Viaggio has made its debut at the 2012 Beijing International Auto Show. Plus as you would have noticed the Viaggio looks stunning with typical Italian flair. Designed by Fiat Group's Style Centre in Turin, the Fiat Viaggio has clean-surfaced expressive exterior design that blends fluid and curvaceous forms with strong proportions. A contemporary Fiat "face" ensures unmistakable brand identity. Rear tail lamps with refined LED lights add to the sporty touch. An extended C-pillar and the chrome details (from the entry trim level) gives the Fiat Viaggio a highly sophisticated look.

The Duster is already doing so well and Renault is finding it difficult to meet demand, so launching an automatic variant is the last thing on its mind. What will come late this year year is the 4×4 version. The Duster in 4×4 spec will be a boon for man

Its no secret that Fiat is looking for a hit in India and the new 500L fits the bill perfectly though Fiat will bring a seven seater version of this new MPV. But the basic looks will stay the same and it means the Italians know how to make even MPV's look cool. One look and you can see the styling cues taken from the 500 hatch.

Needless to say, the Maruti Ertiga has been a huge hit and has got other car-makers thinking. While Nissan is coming soon with the Evalia, which is a full sized MPV, this on the other hand is a more compact and more asthetically pleasing offering. The new Nissan Note seems to be perfect for India as it s got good looks and heaps of practicality.

The pick-up segment in India has not taken off despite some manufacturers trying hard. Thde problem is that all the pick-ups that are sold in india are too utilitarian in nature. The comfort offered by them were not up to the mark and pick-ups must be marketed as lifestyle products.The all new Actyon Sports promises to change all that. Its a popular pick-up in Ssang Yong range and will come to India badged as Mahindra. It was shown at the 2012 Auto Expo to garner response and we are sure SUV lovers will love it!

You cannot ignore India as a automobile market and thanks to our increasing appetite for buying cars many new car-makers are coming in. The Chinese car-makers are also interested and various Chinese models have been caught testing in India. The latest is that Chinese car-maker Foton is firming up plans for its India debut.

It’s no secret that the compact SUV segment is the current hot bed for garnering sales in India. After the huge success of the Renault Duster, everyone wants to join the party. Mahindra will be launching the Quanto in a few day and Ford is coming with the EcoSport which is much awaited, but that’s not all as Chevrolet, Maruti and now Toyota too wants a slice of the action. What you see here is the Toyota Rush compact SUV which promises Toyota reliability with funky looks and a practical cabin. Currently there is a gap between the Etio and Corolla Altis which the Rush can fill up. From the front the Rush looks like the RAV4- a popular SUV from Toyota.

Thanks to the growth of the Indian automobile industry, it is now near impossible for manufacturers to ignore even an inch of the market. Toyota recently has started to become a serious player in the Indian market thanks to the Etios twins. But one look at the Toyota range reveals a glaring gap between the Etios sedan and the Corolla Altis. You see there is a big price difference between the Etios and the Corolla and thats a gap that is being exploited by the others. The Honda City has been the king but thanks to the lack of diesel, the Skoda Rapid and Hyundai Verna have been the victors. Now, Toyota wants a large pie and its new car could be this- the Vios.

Can Premier's second offering for India be in the form of the Zotye Multiplan Langyue MPV? Yes, it is based on the Fiat Multipla but with 6 seats and decent boot space, the vehicle does make sense for India. If it comes, we feel it will be powered by the same 1.3-litre Fiat derived Multi-jet engine that also powers the Premier Rio SUV.