upcoming cars in 2016

1.  Mercedes-Benz SLC 43 AMG

When to expect: July 2016

Estimated Price:  1 - 1.10Cr

Convertibles are pretty and stylish too. And Mercedes has had a history of building great convertibles including the iconic SL series. With the new nomenclature coming in and Mercedes trying to index its million models, the pretty lovable SLK has now become the SLC.

2.  Jeep Wrangler

When to expect: July 2016

Estimated Price:  25 - 32L

After years of anticipation and waiting, Jeep will finally arrive in India at the Auto Expo 2016. The iconic American SUV maker will officially bring the Grand Cherokee and the Wrangler to India as fully imported vehicles. While the Cherokee is a full on luxury SUV.

3.  Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS 1.0

When to expect: October 2016

Estimated Price:  7.80 - 8.50L

Maruti Suzuki will soon make the Baleno a lot feistier by introducing the hatchback with a turbocharged petrol engine. Unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the 1-litre three-cylinder turbocharged engine christened ‘BoosterJet’ will make its India debut at the 2016 Auto Expo

4.  Volkswagen Polo GTi

When to expect: August 2016

Estimated Price:  20 - 22L

If a Volkswagen gets the GTi badge, it has to be a hatchback and it has to be fast. The GTi badge has been associated with hot hatches since decades and finally, it will come to India, officially. The first GTi to be brought here is the Polo GTi, a souped up 3-door version of the Volkswagen Polo

5.  Hyundai New Elantra

When to expect: August 2016

Estimated Price:  15 - 16L

The Hyundai Elantra has emerged as a steady seller in the slow moving D-segment in India. Known for its stylish looks and fancy equipment, the Elantra has been able to sell itself as a good option for Indian car buyers looking for a premium sedan. The Korean car maker has now decided to replenish.

6.  Jeep Grand Cherokee

When to expect: July 2016

Estimated Price:  35 - 50L

Jeep is an iconic brand in most places around the world, including in India, and not just because Mahindra used to assemble WW2 Jeeps. The go-anywhere ability of the Jeep brand has been retained over the decades, and an element of luxury has been added especially to their big models like the Grand

7.  Tata Hexa

When to expect: July 2016

Estimated Price:  13 - 18L

Since the launch of the Zest compact sedan, Tata has not looked back at its old rusty and crude self. The Hexa will certainly benefit with the renewed focus on quality and the new design language – Horizon Next. The latest SUV from Tata is based on the Aria and lends a fresh lease of life .

8.  Renault Kwid 1.0-litre AMT

When to expect: October 2016

Estimated Price:  3.20 - 4.50L

When Renault launched the Kwid last year, little did it realise that in just five months, it would be sitting on 80,000 bookings which are expected to take up to a year to clear. However, the automaker is not sitting and resting on its laurels. Instead, it will launch a 1.0-litre variant of the small.

9.  Maruti Suzuki Ignis

When to expect: October 2016

Estimated Price:  5 - 7L

The Ignis, which comes from the parent car manufacturer Suzuki, will make its India debut at the Auto Expo. The car was first showcased as the Suzuki iM-4 concept at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show and later unveiled at the 2015 .

10.  Volkswagen Passat GTE

When to expect: January 2017

Estimated Price:  20 - 25L

Volkswagen has unveiled the next generation Passat at the Auto Expo 2016 and is expected to replace the existing car soon. Built on the versatile MQB platform, the new Passat was showcased with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.