India’s forthcoming Sedan cars 2020

India is a rapidly industrializing economy with an ever growing need for a robust transportation networks to link its various metros and rural areas. The expansion of the automobile industry has been considered to be a key growth driver. The Indian auto sector is a world renowned force too. India has become the fourth largest auto market in with sales increasing 8.3 per cent year-on-year to 3.99 million units. The demand has been over-growing as almost 40,000 customers book their sedans each year and India has obviously made a huge comeback in that realm. The ultimate status symbol is back in the reckoning provided the manufacturers have something new and different to offer.

When the Indian automotive market opened up after liberalization in the early 1990’s, the global automakers set base in the country in two as well as four wheelers. The auto component makers had to meet the global standards which ultimately meant they became competitive on an international stage. As Indians consider sedans as symbols of prestige and aspire to own one, even though hatchbacks are available at the same price, manufacturers are jumping into the compact sedan space which is again a tailor made segment for the Indian market. Just adding a boot space to the car can help them earn over a premium over the price of a similar hatchback.

The companies that manufactured sedans have expanded multi-folds, be it in terms of product line-up or its reach to the Indian masses. India being the one of the largest importer of such cars has always been open to new breezes hitting the Indian landscapes and the masses looking forward to brand new vehicles. Even though SUV’s, the most popular body styles these days , car manufacturers have not entirely given up on them. Everyone from HONDA to AUDI all are gearing up to launch their new sedans in the Indian market in 2020.

AUDI A3

The Audi A3 is the smallest sedan the brand makes, and is the entry-level model for the Indian market. All the new generation models is scheduled to arrive later this year with new design, a BS6 compliant petrol engine and all of Audi’s latest list of features. Expected price – Rs 30-40 Lakhs.

AUDI A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback is one of the lower volume product for Audi. But it is one of the most exiciting looking and driving machines that you can buy for that money.

Expected price- Rs.75-80 Lakhs.

AUDI RS7 Sportback

The last generation Audi RS7 was blisteringly fast and the new version takes it even further. Audi thinks that its sedans can provide an ultimate amount of fun while carrying the people you love with you in it. What more does anyone want?

Expected price- Rs.1.5-2 crores.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

The 2 Series Grand Coupe will be the entry-level BMW on sale in India positioned below the 3-Series in the range. Engine option in the 2 Series are likely to be borrowed from the X1.

Expected price-Rs. 32 Lakhs

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe

This car has already been spotted on the Indian roads and at dealerships and is expected to be launched soon. There will be 2-door coupe model as the M8 as well which will be alongside as a performance model too. The 850i model which will be launched in India would offer 520hp.

Expected price-Rs. 1.5 Crore

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine

Mercedes-Benz India will be launching the all-new-A-Class-Limousine in India. The A-class will be smallest four-door sedan and will be equipped with 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines.

Excepted price- Rs.40 Lakhs

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Facelift

Mercedes-Benz India is expected to introduce the new and improved E-Class in India late this year. The styling here will be vastly different from the current model and it will get a new range of powertrains and the new MBUX infotainment system along with more toys and features when it arrives.

Expected price-Rs.55-65 Lakhs

Skoda Superb Facelift

At the 2020 Auto Expo, Skoda has made the announcement that it would be updating its line with refreshed models. One of the most fascinating that will be launched is the Superb which is scheduled to arrive in May 2020.

Expected price- 25-30 Lakhs

Volvo S60

Volvo’s latest generation of cars to arrive in India includes the all-new S60. The S60 is likely to arrive as a petrol-only model with a 2.0 litre inline 4 motor and is based on SPA platform.

Expected price-Rs.40-45 Lakhs