Ford Figo and Volkswagen Polo will be launched in India

The Indian auto Industry registered a record sales growth in the starting month of this year and the major contributor to this growth was small car segment. Where the sales of Maruti's flagship model Maruti Alto and Maruti Wagon R remain on top, Hyundai's Santro Xing and i10 models registered a good sales figures. But the show stopper was the Chevrolet Beat model which received a very good response from the Indian customers as company has already sold 2825 units of Chevrolet Beat model in the month of January this year.

It is expected that the momentum of high growth will remain in coming months also as many new car models are expected to be launched in India in coming months. Ford Motors is all set to launch its Ford Figo model in India as the production of the model has already been started at its Chennai plant. Ford has invested nearly $500 in its operations in India and the company is targeting to make India its export hub for its small car Ford Figo.

On the other hand Volkswagen is ready to launch its Polo model in India in the starting of April this year. The Volkswagen Polo model was showcased at Delhi Auto Expo last month and it received very good response from the visitors and media. The Polo model is expected to be launched in the price range of Rs 4.5 to 6 lakhs in the country.

With the launch of Volkswagen Polo and Ford Figo the already competitive compact car segment will become even more competitive as at present Hyundai i10, Hyundai i20, Maruti Ritz, Maruti Swift, Chevrolet Beat and Fiat Punto already become very popular among Indian buyers. Besides this Japan based car manufacturers Honda and Toyota also preparing to launch their new small cars in India. Where the Toyota Motors launching the Toyota Etios in India, the name of Honda's small car hasn't been disclosed yet.

Know more about popular cars in India - Maruti Alto, Maruti Wagon R, Maruti Swift, Hyundai i10, Honda City, Fiat Linea, Toyota Corolla.

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