Sunday, December 27, 2009

Price of Indian Cars

Indian Cars

Indian Cars
Mahindra
  • Mahindra Bolero DI
    Delhi: Rs. 490000
    Chennai: Rs. 500000
    Kolkata: Rs. 500000
    Mumbai: Rs. 490000
  • Mahindra Scorpio DX
    Delhi: Rs. 800000
    Chennai: Rs. 800000
    Kolkata: Rs. 790000
    Mumbai: Rs. 810000

Mahindra Renualt
  • Logan 1.4 GL
    Delhi: Rs. 440000
    Chennai: Rs. 440000
    Kolkata: Rs. 450000
    Mumbai: Rs. 430000

Maruti Suzuki India
  • Maruti 800 Std
    Delhi: Rs. 200000
    Chennai: Rs. 190000
    Kolkata: Rs. 200000
    Mumbai: Rs. 200000
  • Maruti 800 AC
    Delhi: Rs. 220000
    Chennai: Rs. 210000
    Kolkata: Rs. 220000
    Mumbai: Rs. 230000
  • Maruti 800 Std LPG
    Delhi: Rs. 210000
    Chennai: Rs. 210000
    Kolkata: Rs. 210000
    Mumbai: Rs. 220000
  • Maruti 800 UNIQ
    Delhi: Rs. 220000
    Chennai: Rs. 220000
    Kolkata: Rs. 230000
    Mumbai: Rs. 230000
  • Maruti Alto Std
    Delhi: Rs. 230000
    Chennai: Rs. 230000
    Kolkata: Rs. 240000
    Mumbai: Rs. 250000
  • Maruti Alto LXi
    Delhi: Rs. 280000
    Chennai: Rs. 280000
    Kolkata: Rs. 300000
    Mumbai: Rs. 300000

Latest car prices in India

MANUFACTURER-MODEL-VARIANT-PRICE-LOCATION

GENERAL MOTORS INDIA Forester 2.0 petrol 13.48 Mumbai, India
GENERAL MOTORS INDIA Optra 1.6 Base 7.76 Mumbai, India
GENERAL MOTORS INDIA Optra 1.6 LS 8.40 Mumbai, India
GENERAL MOTORS INDIA Optra 1.8 Max 8.11 Mumbai, India
GENERAL MOTORS INDIA Optra 1.8 LS 9.06 Mumbai, India
GENERAL MOTORS INDIA Optra 1.8 LT 10.35 Mumbai, India
GENERAL MOTORS INDIA Optra 1.8LT/AT 10.99 Mumbai, India
GENERAL MOTORS INDIA Tavera LS-B1 5.74 Mumbai, India
GENERAL MOTORS INDIA Tavera LS-B2 6.63 Mumbai, India
GENERAL MOTORS INDIA Tavera LS-B3 6.95 Mumbai, India
GENERAL MOTORS INDIA Tavera LT-L1 7.73 Mumbai, India
GENERAL MOTORS INDIA Tavera LT-L2 8.36 Mumbai, India
GENERAL MOTORS INDIA tavera SS-D1 8.92 Mumbai, India

FIAT INDIA Palio 1.2 EL NV 3.54 Mumbai, India
FIAT INDIA Palio 1.2 EL PS NV 3.81 Mumbai, India
FIAT INDIA Palio 1.2 ELX NV 4.12 Mumbai, India
FIAT INDIA Palio Sport NV 4.36 Mumbai, India
FIAT INDIA Palio 1.9 D EL 4.41 Mumbai, India
FIAT INDIA Palio 1.9 E ELX PS 4.72 Mumbai, India
FIAT INDIA Palio 1.9 ELX PS SP 4.99 Mumbai, India
FIAT INDIA Petra 1.6 EL Petrol 4.78 Mumbai, India
FIAT INDIA Petra 1.9 EL Diesel 5.62 Mumbai, India
FIAT INDA Petra 1.9 ELX Diesel 5.99 Mumbai, India

FORD MOTORS INDIA Endeavour 4X2 14.63 Mumbai, India
FORD MOTORS INDIA Endeavour 4X4 15.29 Mumbai, India
FORD MOTORS INDIA Ikon 1.3 LXI 4.69 Mumbai, India
FORD MOTORS INDIA Ikon 1.3 Flair 5.11 Mumbai, India
FORD MOTORS INDIA Ikon 1.6 EXI 1.6 EXI 5.87 Mumbai, India
FORD MOTORS INDIA Ikon 1.6 ZXI 6.30 Mumbai, India
FORD MOTORS INDIA Ikon 1.8 EXI 6.5 Mumbai, India
FORD MOTORS INDIA Ikon 1.8 ZXI 6.93 Mumbai, India

HINDUSTAN MOTORS Ambassador 1500 Diesel 3.72 Mumbai, India
HINDUSTAN MOTORS Ambassador 1800 BE Std 4.19 Mumbai, India
HINDUSTAN MOTORS Ambassador 1800 BU Std 4.22 Mumbai, India
HINDUSTAN MOTORS Ambassador Grand BE AC AC PS 4.47 Mumbai, India
HINDUSTAN MOTORS Ambassador Grand 2.0 BE AC PS Diesel 4.73 Mumbai, India
HINDUSTAN MOTORS Ambassador Avigo 1.8 BU AC Petrol 5.17 Mumbai, India
HINDUSTAN MOTORS Ambassador Avigo 2.0 BU AC Diesel 5.38 Mumbai, India
HINDUSTAN MOTORS Ambassador 2000 DSL BE/TG/RDL 4.16 Mumbai, India

Honda Siel Cars India New HondaCity EXI 6.88 Mumbai, India
Honda Siel Cars India New Honda City GXI M/T 7.40 Mumbai, India
Honda Siel Cars India new Honda City GXI CVT 8.02 Mumbai, India
Honda Siel Cars India Honda Accord VTi L MT 15.21 Mumbai, India
Honda Siel Cars India Honda Accord VTi L AT 15.93 Mumbai, India
Honda Siel Cars India Honda Accord V6 17.53 Mumbai, India
Honda Siel Cars India Honda CR-V M/T 14.78 Mumbai, India
Honda Siel Cars India Honda CR-V A/T 15.80 Mumbai, India

Hyundai Motors India Santro Xing XE 1.1 3.48 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Santro Xing XP 1.1 3.64 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Santro Xing XG 1.1 3.91 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Santro Xing XS 1.1 3.95 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Santro Xing Automatic 4.48 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Getz GL 4.72 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Getz GLS 4.98 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Accent GLE 5.30 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Accent GVS 6.06 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Accent GLS 1.6 6.50 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Accent GTX Tornado 7.41 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Accent Viva 6.75 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Accent CRDi 7.32 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Accent Viva CRDi 6.92 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Elantra GT 9.2 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Elantra GLS 10.15 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Elantra CRDi 11.11 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Sonata S20 11.50 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Sonata Gold 13.23 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Sonata 2.7 V6 15.43 Mumbai, India
Hyundai Motors India Terracan 2.9 CRDi Turbo 18.92 Mumbai, India

Mahindra and Mahindra Bolero LX 2WD 4.88 Mumbai, India
Mahindra and Mahindra Bolero GLX 2 WD 5.56 Mumbai, India
Mahindra and Mahindra Bolero GLX 4WD 6.19 Mumbai, India
Mahindra and Mahindra Bolero Sportz 5.10 Mumbai, India
Mahindra and Mahindra Bolero Invader GLX 4.26 Mumbai, India
Mahindra and Mahindra Bolero Invader DI 4.38 Mumbai, India
Mahindra and Mahindra Bolero XL 4.65 Mumbai, India
Mahindra and Mahindra Bolero XLS 5.16 Mumbai, India
Mahindra and Mahindra Scorpio 2.6 Turbo 6.57 Mumbai, India
Mahindra and Mahindra Scorpio 2.6 DX 7.10 Mumbai, India
Mahindra and Mahindra Scorpio 2.6 GLX 7.42 Mumbai, India
Mahindra and Mahindra Scorpio 2.6 SLX 7.73 Mumbai, India
Mahindra and Mahindra Scorpio 7.2WD Rev 116 7.17 Mumbai, India

Maini Reva Standard 2.72 Mumbai, India
Maini Reva Std AC 3.19 Mumbai, India
Maini Reva Classe 3.51 Mumbai, India

Maruti Udyog India Maruti 800 Std 2.19 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti 800 AC 2.46 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Omni 8 seater 2.4 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Omni 5 seater 2.38 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Omni CNG 2.6 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Alto Std 2.45 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Alto LX 2.83 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Alto LXi 3.02 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Zen LX 3.38 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Zen LXi 3.66 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Zen VXi 3.93 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Zen D 3.81 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Zen D PS 4.06 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Esteem LX 4.43 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Esteem LXi 4.75 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Esteem VXi 5.12 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Esteem Diesel 4.89 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Esteem Diesel PS 5.16 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Wagon R LX 3.30 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Wagon R LXi 3.62 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Wagon R VXi 3.88 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Wagon R AX 4.71 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Baleno LXi 6.00 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Baleno VXi 6.73 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Versa DX Std 3.52 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Versa DX 4.29 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Versa DX2 4.69 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Gypsy King ST 4.84 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Maruti Gypsy King HT 5.04 Mumbai, India
Maruti Udyog India Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 17.63 Mumbai, India

Daimler-Chrysler Motors India Mercedes Benz C 220 CDI Manual 26 Mumbai, India
Daimler-Chrysler Motors India Mercedes Benz C 220 CDI Automatic 27.40 Mumbai, India
Daimler-Chrysler Motors India Mercedes Benz C200K Manual 23.74 Mumbai, India
Daimler-Chrysler Motors India Mercedes Benz C 200k Automatic 25.15 Mumbai, India
Daimler-Chrysler Motors India Mercedes Benz E240 AT 38.41 Mumbai, India
Daimler-Chrysler Motors India Mercedes Benz E270 CDI 37.77 Mumbai, India
Daimler-Chrysler Motors India Mercedes Benz E200 K 35.36 Mumbai, India
Daimler-Chrysler Motors India Mercedes Benz ML 270 CDI 37.92 Mumbai, India
Daimler-Chrysler Motors India Mercedes Benz ML 350 40.66 Mumbai, India
Daimler-Chrysler Motors India Mercedes Benz S350 L 60.53 Mumbai, India
Daimler-Chrysler Motors India Mercedes Benz SL 500 85.53 Mumbai, India

Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 GLI LX 7.66 Mumbai, India
Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 GLXI XL 8.62 Mumbai, India
Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 Invex LE 10.46 Mumbai, India
Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 GLd LX 8.65 Mumbai, India
Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 GLXd XL 9.54 Mumbai, India
Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 SLXd LE 10.46 Mumbai, India
Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 GLX 23.46 Mumbai, India

Nissan Nissan X-Trail Comfort 20.77 Mumbai, India
Nissan Nissan X-Trail Elegance 23.81 `Mumbai, India

GENERAL MOTORS INDIA Opel Corsa Sail 1.4 4.61 Mumbai, India
GENERAL MOTORS INDIA Opel Corsa Sail 1.6 4.99 Mumbai, India
GENERAL MOTORS INDIA Corsa 1.4 GSI 5.20 Mumbai, India
GENERAL MOTORS INDIA Corsa 1.6 GLS 5.84 Mumbai, India
GENERAL MOTORS INDIA Corsa Swing 1.6 6.08 Mumbai, India
GENERAL MOTORS INDIA Opel Vectra 2.2 15.72 Mumbai, India

SAN Engineering Storm 5.78 Mumbai, India

SkodaAuto India Skoda Octavia Petrol Ambiente 10.95 Mumbai, India
SkodaAuto India Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI Amibiente 10.95 Mumbai, India
SkodaAuto India Skoda octavia petrol Rider 11.11 Mumbai, India
SkodaAuto India Skoda octavia 1.9 TDI Rider 11.11 Mumbai, India
SkodaAuto India Skoda Octavia Petrol Elegance 12.64 Mumbai, India
SkodaAuto India Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI Elegance 12.64 Mumbai, India
SkodaAuto India Skoda octavia 1.9 TDI Elegance AT 13.44 Mumbai, India
SkodaAuto India Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDL L&K 14.15 Mumbai, India
SkodaAuto India Skoda Octavia 1.8 TPI RS 13.53 Mumbai, India
SkodaAuto India Skoda Octavia Rider 1.8 TPI 11.87 Mumbai, India
SkodaAuto India Skoda Superb Elegance 24 Mumbai, India

Tata Motors Sumo Victa LX EGR FF 5.06 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Sumo Victa EX EGR FF 5.28 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Sumo Victa GX EGR 5.63 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Sumo Victa EX Turbo 5.59 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Sumo Victa GX Turbo 5.97 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Sumo Victa Spacio 4.40 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Safari LX 4X2 7.40 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Safari LX 4X4 8.36 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Safari EX 4X2 8.80 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Safari EX 4X4 9.69 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Safari EXI 4X2 Petrol 9.58 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Safari EXI 4X4 Petrol 10.47 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indica LEI V2 3.32 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indica LSI V2 3.51 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indica LXI V2 3.96 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata indica DL 3.24 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indica DLE 3.50 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indica DLS 3.69 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indica DLX 4.09 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indigo GLE 4.22 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indigo GLS 4.47 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indigo GLX 4.81 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indigo LS (D) 4.72 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indigo LX (D) 5.12 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indigo Marina GLE 4.29 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata indigo Marina GLS 4.47 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indigo Marina GLX 4.90 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indigo Marina LS 4.87 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indigo Marina LX 5.27 Mumbai, India

Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Corolla H1 10. Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Corolla H2 11 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Corolla H5 Anniversary 11.50 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Corolla H3 11.63 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Corolla H4 12.13 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Camry V4 18.55 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Camry V6 19.62 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Qualis A3 5.43 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Qualis FS F5 6.69 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Qualis GS G5 7.73 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Qualis RS E2 Petrol 7.77 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Qualis RS E3 Diesel 8.82 Mumbai, India

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Hyundai i10 Diesel

Hyundai i10 common rail diesel.After the huge success of Hyundai i10 and Hyundai i20 they are launching the diesel version of i10.The i10 diesel will be launched in early 2010.The common rail diesel i10 will be having two variants 1.4litre CRDi and 1.1 litre CRDi engine.The 1.4 litre diesel model kicks out 88 bhp which is enough to bring it to the top of its class.The 1.1L CRDi will be producing around 70 bhp which is ample.These models are supposed to give out improved drivability and improved fuel efficiency.The i10 diesel will have a slightly increased price , 20%-25% more than the petrol model of Hyundai i10.The first model of i10 was launched in 2007 and till this time the Hyundai motors had a sale of more than 3lakh units all over the world.Hyundai i10 Diesel Car 1 300x231 Hyundai i10 Diesel

Hyundai i10 is a hatch back which suits all modern day requirements.The South Korean car manufacturer is the third largest car manufacturer in India at present.The are planning to localize the diesel engines which could bring down the price around 20%.

Hyundai i10 Diesel Car 3 300x207 Hyundai i10 Diesel

Tata Nano diesel and hybrid to be shown at Auto Expo

Tata Nano diesel

Tata could display Nano hybrid, diesel and electric at the Auto Expo next month

DNA India reports Tata could bring off-beat variants of Nano to the Auto Expo. The exhibits could be powered by a diesel engine and possibly hybrid and electric powertrain as well.

Tata Motors has confirmed it is working on the hybrid Nano and on its official website hinted it will offer Nano diesel in future. The electric Nano or E-Nano has also been doing media rounds since the unveiling of the car in the previous edition of the Auto Expo.

Tata Motors is believed to be working on several variants of the Nano including a half-tonne pick-up truck for short distance load hauling.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Coupe

2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Coupe
2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Coupe
I'm a big fan of Mercedes' newly redesigned rear-wheel-drive E-Class sedans and coupes, and I'm not the only one. The E is the only class of Mercedes that has shown a sales increase in the U.S. market this year. Total sales soared 113.1% in November, to 4,828.

A major reason for the E's success is obvious: It's reasonably priced, at least by German standards. The new E-Class sedan is actually cheaper than the outgoing model, and the coupe is cheaper than the CLK coupe it's replacing. The E350 coupe starts at $48,925 and the E350 sedan at $49,475. The higher-end E550 coupe starts at $55,525, the E550 sedan at $57,175. Add an extra $2,500 for all-wheel drive in either sedan. (AWD isn't offered in the coupe.)
2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Coupe

In redesigning the E-Class, Daimler (DAI) did what it does best. The V6-powered E350 and V8 powered E550 sedans are classic luxury cars that fall in the middle of the product range in terms of price and size but have traditional styling, solidity, and high-tech options reminiscent of the top-of-the-line Mercedes S Class. The sedan gives Mercedes a clearer alternative to the BMW (BMWG:IX) 5 Series and Volkswagen's (VOWG:IX) Audi A6, one that's more comfort-oriented without making big compromises on performance.

The new E-Class coupe (the version of the car I test drove) is smaller and sportier than the sedan—nearly seven inches shorter, six inches narrower, three inches lower, and 200 lbs. lighter. About the size of the Mercedes C-Class, the E coupe competes more directly with the BMW 3 Series than with the 5 Series. It's a marvelous vehicle if you can get past the fact that it isn't available with a stick shift. A seven-speed automatic with manual shifting function is the only transmission in both the E sedan and coupe.

As with other German cars, one appeal of the E-Class is the wide variety of niche models it comes in. For speed-lovers, there's the E63 AMG (powered by a 518-hp V8) that competes with BMW's M5, VW's Audi S6, and General Motors' Cadillac CTS-V. A four-seater E350 Cabriolet with a new sound-dampening soft top is due out next May. The following month, a diesel-powered E350 Bluetec is due out. A new E-Class station wagon, designed to compete with models such as the Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon, will also hit showrooms next June.

The available engines provide plenty of power. The E350 coupe has a 3.5-liter, 268-horsepower V6 under its hood while the E550 is powered by a 5.5-liter, 382-horsepower V8. The E350 Bluetec sedan comes with a 3.0-liter, 210-horsepower diesel V6 that generates an incredible 400 lb.-ft of torque.

As with other sport luxury models, fuel economy isn't great. The E350 coupe is rated to get 17 miles-per-gallon in the city and 26 on the highway for an average of 20; the E350 sedan does slightly better, at 18 mpg city and 26 highway, for an average of 21. The E550 Coupe and Sedan are both rated at 16 city and 24 highway, for an average of 18. (The Bluetec isn't yet rated.)
2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Coupe

Monday, December 21, 2009

VW Beetle and Touareg launched

VW_touareg

Volkswagen has launched its super-successful New Beetle in the Indian market today. The car has been introduced with a price tag of Rs 20.45 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi. The car will be available as a CBU through Volkswagen dealerships.

The New Beetle has been launched with 115 bhp, 2.0-litre petrol engine. Adding to the comfort and ease of use will be the 6-speed automatic gearbox. The charm and appeal of the New Beetle nevertheless remains with its classic styling, inspired by the original people?s car that went on to become the best selling car of a single design in the world in its decades long run.

The New Beetle was introduced internationally in 1998 and has been a success ever since. In fact it was the car that can be credited with kicking off the retro-chic segment, in which modern and comfortable interpretations of long standing classic cars are making a rapid resurgence as fashion statements. Amongst these are the MINIs, and the Fiat 500 which is already on sale in India.


2010 VW Beetle Coupe and Convertible "Final Editions"

2010 VW Beetle Coupe
2010 is the year that Volkswagen is saying farewell to today's generation of the Beetle legacy as they introduce the new 2010 Beetle Coupe and Convertible "Final Editions." Only 1,500 units of each model will be available in the U.S., beginning spring 2010.

To set the new, more exclusive Beetles aside from the rest on the road, each individual car has its own numbered "Final Edition" badge located on the exterior of the car and the steering wheel. Matching the interior, the convertible comes with a white top that coordinates with the "special exterior paint scheme." Fog lights have been incorporated into the bumper to complete the look.

Both models are equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels and a sport-tuned suspension. Powering the final new Beetles is the 150hp 2.5 liter five-cylinder engine with 170 lb–ft of torque—good for 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.

The Coupe comes in either a five-speed manual, or the optional six-speed automatic while the Convertible comes with the auto as standard equipment. The "Final Edition" Coupe and Convertible will be priced at $20,240 and $27,170 respectively.


Honda to unveil new small car at India auto fair

Japanese automaker Honda announced Monday it would unveil a new small car targeting emerging market consumers at an auto show in the Indian capital next month.

The announcement comes days after Japanese rival Toyota, the world's biggest carmaker, said it would take the wraps off a new entry-level small car also aimed at drivers in emerging markets, at New Delhi's Auto Expo in January.

The "Honda New Small Concept" vehicle has been developed especially for India and other emerging nations, Honda said in a statement, giving no other details.

With sales in developed nations in the doldrums, global carmakers have been steering toward India to tap its rapidly expanding market where consumer incomes have been growing quickly.

The manufacturers have been focusing on India's fastest-growing small car segment as they seek to lure newly affluent middle class buyers.

French carmaker Renault and its Japanese partner Nissan announced in November they would seek to challenge head-on India's Tata Nano, billed as the world's cheapest automobile, which retails for around 2,500 dollars.

Honda already sells various cars in India including the City 1.5 V, Civic, Accord V6 and the SUV CR-V.

Toyota's low-cost compact car, which it aims to sell in such places as India, Latin America and Russia, is codenamed the "Entry Family Car" or "EFC" and is expected to be priced at well under 10,000 dollars.

Toyota has said it plans to start making the low-cost car at its Indian plant on the outskirts of the southern city of Bangalore.

Automakers doing business in India face stiff competition from Japanese-owned Maruti Suzuki which has 50 percent of the market.