7 Cars Under 10 Lakh to be Launched in 2012

Chevrolet Sail

Though utility vehicles are the flavour of the season, there's no writing off the evergreen hatchbacks. Their small size, drivability, low cost, and low maintenance makes them the most preferred vehicles in the country. From time to time, a carmaker is ready with its hatchback to attract more and more customers; General Motors is one among them this year. General Motors is likely to launch Sail hatchback in the July-September period with its Chinese partner SAIC. Soon after Sail hatchback, a notchback version of Sail will also launch this year and both will be offered in petrol and diesel variants. Though the car will be priced just above Beat, Sail sedan can challenge Toyota Etios.

New Maruti Ritz

Maruti Suzuki India is scheduling to launch the all new version of its hatchback, Maruti Ritz. The exteriors have been given a makeover, while the headlamps get a slight change with the bonnet getting more outstanding and muscular lines. The back of the front seats might get redesigned so that the rear passengers’ ride comfortably with added leg space.The car is expected to be powered by the much more fuel efficient DDiS engine which is seen in the new Maruti Swift.