Car launches in 2010

Bugatti Veyron: The fastest and perhaps the most expensive car on the planet - Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport - hit the Indian roads on October 28, 2010. The powerful sedan flaunting a price tag of Rs 16 crore combines state-of-the-art technology and the beauty of a convertible. An eptiome of lucury, the car is named after French racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti company.

Toyota Prius: The Toyota Prius is a mid-size hatchback produced by Toyota. It is the world's best-selling hybrid car and the poster-child for environmentally conscious motoring across the globe. Launched in India in May, 2010, the biggest highlight of the new Prius is the car's three selectable driving modes - EV, Eco and Power.

Chevrolet Beat: GM's Chevrolet Beat is is stylish, modern and zippy on the road. Launched in January 2010, the cost range for the variants of the Chevrolet Beat is between Rs.3.5 to Rs.5 Lacs. It offers design and style not seen before in this segment - be it with its exterior design or its interiors.

Toyota Etios: Toyota unveiled Etios in Decemebr 2010, marking the company's entry into the highly competitive segment in India. The sedan comes with a 1.5L, 16V DOHC engine and a five speed manual transmission and is priced priced from Rs 496,000.

Ford Figo: Ford Figo is Ford's new subcompact automobile launched in India in March 2010. Priced at Rs 3.5 lakh, it is based on the fourth generation Ford Fiesta hatchback that was phased out in 2008. The Ford Figo is available in both petrol and diesel versions, all with five speed manual transmissions and power steering as standard.

Maruti Suzuki Eeco: Introduced by Maruti Suzuki this car is essentially an updated Versa. Eeco comes with 5 seater and 7 seater options and is equipped with advanced Engine Management System for optimizing fuel efficiency and performance.

Nissan Micra: Nissan India which had not had much presence in the Indian automobile scene tasted a little success with the launch of its small car Micra in July this year which has provided good numbers for the company and now it hopes to further gain the ground with the launch of diesel Micra. The diesel version of Micra, launched in December this year, is powered by a 1.5 litre diesel engine and is available in two variants with five- speed manual transmission. The firm claims it has a fuel economy of 23.08 km per litre.

Volkswagen Polo: Launched in India in Februaru 2010, Volkswagen Polo 1.2L petrol version is priced at Rs 4.34 lakh (base model) while prices for the 1.2L TDI diesel start at Rs 5.32 lakh. The car is fitted with a 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engines that produces 75 horsepower and 110Nm of torque, while the diesel version comes with a 1.2-litre four-cylinder engines that makes 75bhp and 180Nm of torque.

Volkswagen Vento: Volkswagen Vento is unveiled in both petrol and diesel engine in India. Both the engines are powered by a 1.6 liter DOHC in-line type engine.Vento is a modification over it's famous hatch back sibling Polo. It is comfortable and is equally attractive and sporty.

Tata Aria: Tata Motors launched the Tata Aria, India's first four-wheel drive crossover, with the interior styling of a premium sedan and a robust outer shell like that of an SUV. The all new MPV offering from Tata Motors has been built for multiple terrains and comes with a host of safety features, which include 4x4 Adapterra Torque-on-Demand System, Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), Traction Control System (TCS), Antilock Braking System (ABS) and much much more.