HCIL announces its theme and displays for the Auto Expo 2016

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) today announced its lineup of production and concept-models to be exhibited at the Auto Expo 2016 – The Motor Show that will be held at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida (Press days: Feb 3-4, 2016, Public days: Feb 5-9, 2016). 

The new generation Crossover Utility Vehicle Honda BR-V will make its India Premiere at the motor show. Honda BR-V features the combination of bold, sporty appearance and handling of an SUV and spacious cabin of a Utility Vehicle. Also on display will be the latest generation of premium sedan Honda Accord.

 The BR-V and Accord together would be the key models slated for launch in India in future. With the booth concept of "Accelerate with Honda", HCIL will showcase a wide range of exhibits including models that will be launched in India in future and racing machines that pursue excellence in driving performance.

 The much loved Honda ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) is the world’s most advanced humanoid robot and will enthrall the audiences at the motor show showcasing cutting-edge agility and intelligence technologies. 

General Motors India Gears Up for 2016 Auto Expo

Chevrolet will showcase its new-generation carline featuring its new design DNA at the 2016 Auto Expo in Delhi. India’s largest automotive extravaganza opens on February 3 to the press.

GM India will reveal two new concept vehicles at the Chevrolet Pavilion in Hall #5 during a press conference that will begin at 8:20 a.m. on February 3.

Kaher Kazem, President and Managing Director of GM India, said: “Visitors to the 2016 Auto Expo will see a completely new Chevrolet. Our presence at this year’s event will be highlighted by some Chevrolet product reveals that will mirror the aspirations of Indian consumers and compete in the most vital segments of the Indian vehicle market.”

Chevrolet will also have on display showstoppers such as the Corvette and Camaro sports cars, Chevrolet Colorado pick-up as well as the recently-launched Trailblazer and the new Cruze with styling and feature upgrades. Spin, which is slated to be launched in 2017, will also be on display.

As a bonus, visitors to the Chevrolet Pavilion will be able to enjoy the Passabilities and Colorado Co-driver interactive activities.

Passabilities is an exciting game for football lovers that will allow them to don a Manchester United jersey and “play” in a match that will be captured using a custom-designed app. They will be provided a short film of themselves passing the ball to and from members of the team to share with their friends. They will also have the chance to win a football signed by a visiting Manchester United legend Louis Saha.

Colorado Co-driver is an Oculus Rift Virtual Experience – a 7D technology that will give visitors the opportunity to take a mysterious road trip that places them in the role of co-driver. Their mission will be to navigate the Chevrolet Colorado pickup over rugged terrain through the picturesque mountains of New Zealand.

At the Chevrolet Pavilion, auto show visitors will see for themselves Chevrolet’s full commitment to India and the true American Chevrolet experience on the way.

Auto Expo 2016: Vitara Brezza and Concept Ignis to shake up popular segments

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), India's leading passenger vehicle company, will leverage Auto Expo 2016 as an opportunity to communicate its direction for the Indian market.

Besides new models and concepts, MSIL will showcase a new-generation vehicle platform and a new engine. These will take forward the Company's technology story which has gathered pace in recent years.

VITARA BREZZA

True to its SUV badge, Vitara Brezza is bold, sporty and masculine

Wide 16" alloys nested in distinct squarish wheel arches, bold front fascia and definitive and dynamic side profile make this urban compact SUV stand out.

Vitara Brezza will, for the first time, bring a dash of style and glamour to India's SUV landscape.

Vitara Brezza has been designed and engineered by the Maruti Suzuki development teams led by the Chief Engineer Mr. CV Raman.

Vitara Brezza will be globally unveiled on February 3 at Delhi Auto Expo.

CONCEPT IGNIS This smart compact urban concept vehicle will be unveiled on February 4th at Delhi Auto Expo 2016. Concept Ignis is dynamic and appealing. Its distinct looks apart, the Concept Ignis is bold and unconventional in many other ways and is set to create waves among India's fast maturing compact car customers.

CONCEPT BALENO RS, BOOSTERJET and New-generation Platform

Concept Baleno RS is a sporty version of Baleno, the car that has redefined India's premium compact segment. It is a high performance vehicle with the 1.0 BOOSTERJET engine and an even more edgy and sporty styling. The 1.0 BOOSTERJET, a newly developed Direct-Injection Turbo engine that offers an exhilarating drive, will be a highlight of Auto Expo 2016. The new engine punches far above its weight to deliver amazing power and road speed, for those who look for that additional zip in their drive.

Concept Baleno RS will get every pulse racing as it combines a powerful engine with a bold and aggressive design language.

It is built on the acclaimed new generation platform that makes vehicles lighter, stronger, safer, more fuel efficient and quieter.

Democratising technology for the customer

In Auto Expo 2014, MSIL introduced Auto Gear Shift (AGS) Technology in India through Celerio. This fulfilled the need of Indian consumers for an affordable automatic solution in small cars. Since then, the Company has offered new technologies to Indian car buyers like compact diesel engine DDiS 125, SHVS Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki [Mild Hybrid], Smart Play Infotainment system including Apple CarPlay. It has also extended the AGS technology to other MSIL products.

The Company has enhanced the focus on safety. For several popular models Airbags and ABS as with EBD are now offered as an option from the base variant upwards

Auto Expo 2016 takes forward the MSIL technology story.