Bangalore: ‘New’ is always fascinating, especially when the question is about new cars. The slowing down of economic growth, the fuel prices and many more reasons are there for business of cars. Thus the carmakers have no other option but to persuade the consumers by manufacturing new exciting models. Some most awaited cars of 2012 are as follows:

1. Ertiga MPV:

Ertiga, the upcoming model of Maruti Suzuki is the latest Indian Auto Expo of 2012. It has been given the name MPV (compact multipurpose vehicle) which is a seven seated car based on Ritz platform. It is expected to be priced in between 5 – 9 Lakhs. Its diesel engine generates a peak power of 95 Bhp which was only 90 Bhp in SX4 sedan. Basically it has a collection of both Diesel and petrol engines, which is 1.4 liter K-series. This feature is actually making a debut in India with Ertiga MPV. It has a peak torque of 130 Nm while Maruti Suzuki SX4 Diesel had 200 Nm of peak torque Ertiga’s diesel engine will be 1.3 litre Fiat Multijet engine with a variable geometry turbo. This model is a challenge to Toyota Innova.

2.  New Sonata:

Hyundai is launching the Sonata 2012. It has announced that Sonata will contain the company’s blue link system as standard equipment to compete the General motors and OnStar. Blue link provides updates for traffic and weather updates. It can also track of where the vehicle is being driven and how fast it’s going. This New Sonata will have a market price of around 18-22 lakhs. The car has been motivated by a new design called Fluidic Sculpture. Hyundai explains it as the design inspired by nature. The features of new sonata will overcome the likes for Skoda Superb and Volkswagen Passat, but it is slightly over-priced from them. The base 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine gives mileage for 24 miles per gallon. These all features make Sonata as the king of all mid-sized sedans in fuel economy.