Top 5 car launches to watch out for in 2016

Here are the top 5 cars to watch out for in 2016. While Hyundai and Skoda will be launching new sedan models, Mahindra and Toyota will be battling it out in the SUV segment. Honda will be launching a crossover in petrol and diesel version both. The prices of these cars have not been declared yet. (Text: Rahul Ghosh)

HYUNDAI ELANTRA: The Elantra is all set to get a major upgrade in 2016. The new model is 4,570mm long, 1,800mm wide & 1,440mm high. Engine options include a 1.6-litre GDi engine which offers 132bhp and a 1.6-litre diesel offering 136bhp. Get a glimpse of it at the forthcoming Auto Expo.

SKODA SUPERB: Now in its third generation, the Superb is based on a more advanced MQB platform that makes it 75kg lighter than before. It is 4,861mm long, 1,468 mm tall and 1,864 mm wide. Compared to its predecessor, it is 28mm longer and 47mm wider.

HONDA BR-V: The BR-V features a very edgy design. However Honda is calling it a crossover. It will come with a choice of two engines -1.5-litre i-VTEC (petrol) & 1.5-litre i-DTEC (diesel).

MAHINDRA KUV 100: The KUV 100 is Mahindra's brand new offering in the compact SUV segment. It is based on an all new monocoque chassis and this makes it unique for Mahindra.

TOYOTA INNOVA: Toyota has recently unveiled the new generation Innova in Indonesia and it will also appear in India soon. It is powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder in-line, 16 valve DOHC diesel engine churning out 147bhp & 360Nm of torque.