Amazing Cars of 2012

Alfa Romeo 4C

Alfa's lightweight turbo coupe is almost with us. That it may not match the dynamic ability of rivals from Porsche and Lotus can be forgiven in the face of such knee-trembling looks.


Audi A1 Sportback

Audi's MINI-rivalling A1 has been a smash hit: the firm has even had to up production just to meet demand. And now, here's something MINI can't offer - a five-door version of the premium supermini. As five-doors sell better than three in the small car world, expect its popularity to continue.


BMW 3 Series Activehybrid 3

The BMW 3 Series is already one of the greenest premium executive cars you can buy, but that's thanks to super-eco diesels. Here's an alternative: the first petrol-electric model (a 306hp one at that) which can do (44.1mpg), 15.58 kpl and also run for a few miles in zero tailpipe emissions all-electric mode


Chrysler 300C

Interior quality has been vastly improved but the distinctively aggressive looks of old have been replaced with a much more generic face. The petrol models won't be available everywhere, either.


Citroen DS3 Convertible

With everyone wanting to downsize their motors, premium hatchbacks like the DS3 are the cars to be seen in. And what better way to be seen than with no roof?


Citroen DS5

The jewel of the DS range, this Citroen's beauty is more than skin deep, as it boasts a gorgeous, refined interior. On sale in spring.

Fiat Panda

The current-generation Fiat Panda is great but is really feeling its age. Here, then, is a bigger, greener and more refined new one, that still keeps the utilitarian good looks of today's model. It will be in showrooms by the spring


Fisker Surf

A shooting-brake version of the premium, range-extender hybrid, Karma GT (it would be criminal to refer to this svelte beauty as an estate). Eco cars have never looked so good. Won't be cheap, and we're not sure where it will launch, though


Ford B-Max

Ford's sliding door equipped, baby MPV could potentially use the manufacturer's smallest Ecoboost engine yet: a tiny 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged unit, complete with the now ubiquitous stop/start function


Ford Fiesta ST

The Fiesta ST hot hatch returns with a 1.6-litre EcoBoost engine, set to develop around 180hp and 177lb ft - not quite as much as the Renaultsport Clio but expect dynamite handling


Ford Focus ST

Ford's new hot hatch won't come with the charismatic five-cylinder engine of old, but expect fine handling and plenty of power from the team behind the mad Focus RS.


Ford Kuga

Ford's Crossover SUV has already been released in the US as the Escape. It features intelligent 4WD and a motion sensing tailgate that opens by waving a foot under the rear bumper.


Honda CR-V

Hyundai i30

Hyundai Veloster

Jaguar C-X75

Jaguar XF Sportbrake

Lamborghini Gallardo

Lexus GS

Mazda CX-5

McLaren MP4-12C Convertible

Mercedes A-Class

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake

MG3

MINI Paceman

MINI Roadster

Nissan GT-R

Peugeot 208

Porsche 911 991 Cabriolet

Porsche 918 Spyder

Porsche Boxster

Porsche Cajun

Renault Clio

Renault Twizy

Renault Zoe

SEAT IBL/four-door saloon

Subaru XV

Suzuki Swift Sport

Tesla Model S

Toyota GT86/Subaru BRZ

Toyota Yaris HSD

Vauxhall Astra VXR

Volkswagen Alltrack

Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet

Volkswagen CC

Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid

Upcoming Car On Diwali

 list of cars that will be expected to launch on this diwali including BMW, Safari and Mahindra Autos. take a look at these pics

Ford Figo Facelift will be launched on the 15th of October. It will get minor cosmetic upgrades along with addition of new features. Two new colors will be added to the line-up - blue and yellow.

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 will be launched on the 16th of October. It is the biggest upgrade to the Alto in the past 12 years. The vehicle gets new exteriors and interiors and minor mechanical updates.

Tata Indigo Manza Club Class will be launched on the 16th of October. It gets minor changes and addition of new features. A 75 BHP version of the Quadrajet diesel engine will be offered as well.

Tata Safari Storme will be finally launched on the 17th of October. Although similar in dimensions as the old Safari, the Storme gets massive upgrades underneath, making it a much better vehicle than before.

SsangYong Rexton W will be launched on the 17th of October. It is the first SsangYong vehicle in India and will be sold through the existing Mahindra dealership network. It is expected to be priced around Rs. 20 lakhs.

Honda Brio Automatic will be launched on the 18th of October. It features a 5-speed automatic gearbox, which is a first for its segment (rivals use 4-speed AT). It will be offered in S (O) and V variants.

Chevrolet Spark Facelift is expected to be launched around 23-25th October. It receives cosmetic upgrades to the interiors and exteriors and there are no mechanical changes to the car.

Chevrolet Sail U-VA will be launched in the first week of November. It is the replacement of the Aveo U-VA and will be available in both petrol and diesel engine options.

Mahindra will open bookings for the all-wheel drive version of the XUV500 in early November. Bookings for the XUV AWD were closed due to production constraints.

The much awaited BMW X1 facelift will finally be launched by 10th of November. The facelifted X1 will be crucial for BMW to maintain its numero uno position in the Indian luxury car market.

While diesel-powered Honda City is still some time away, the Japanese automaker is relying on CNG power to boost sales of the City this festive season.

Mahindra will launch the Reva NXR in November. It is the next generation of the Reva and is vastly improved over its predecessor. Pricing is expected to be around Rs. 5 lakhs.