By YASHASVI KHUSHU:
With 2018 being such an eventful year, 2019 has already set the expectations really high. It’s that time of the year when car buyers are generously showering their buyers with a flood of discounts and year starting freebies to prepare them for new car launches of 2019.
The ambush of SUVs has been brutal in the previous year, but the coming year promises a promising car debut of a lot more than that. If you’re not keen on SUVs, so be it, there’ll be a car for all. From the suave and economical Hyundai Grand i10 to the chic and extravagant sedans like the BMW 3 series.
However, if you are in a dilemma about when to invest, let us give you a fair reason to make your buy now. Buying your car in the year start will offer you a better resale value eventually while you can avail the new launch discounts.
To further help you in taking a decision Business Connect brings you the following list of cars for 2019, you may want to consider buying;
1) Ford Figo Facelift: All set to be launched with a new set of features of new upholstery inside, significant exterior update and more that will set its standards with the competition. They are adding a number of new elements in the upcoming model like rain sensing wipers, climate control, 6.5 inches of touchscreen infotainment, and more.
- Expected Launch: March 2019
- Expected Price: Rs 4.75 lakh-Rs 7.50 lakh
2) Hyundai Grand i10: Anticipated to be launched in the second half of the year, the popular Hyundai hatchback, Grand i10 is all set to get a generation change. The revelation has come from the whistleblowers that the new baby is going to introduce with its smart alloy wheels, large new age cascading grille, wider head and tail lamps, a larger touchscreen, sunroof etc.
- Expected Launch: Mid-2019
- Expected Price: Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7 lakh
3) Tata 45X: This car is being introduced to the market with all new AlfaARC platform and other features like digital multi-info display, floating infotainment system etc. While each part of the news has been concentrated on the upcoming Harrier, there are other TATA products on launch as well, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno.
- Expected Launch: Mid-2019
- Expected Price: Rs 5.5 lakh-Rs 8.5 lakh
4) Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift: Maruti is all set to give Baleno hatchback a facelift. Scheduled to be launched in the middle of the year, the car is being introduced in the market with fresh allow wheels, smart LED DRLs, tweaked grille, and redesigned bumpers.
- Expected Launch: June 2019
- Expected Price: Rs 5.5 lakh-Rs 8.5 lakh
5) MarutiWagonR: This evergreen beauty is all set to be updated soon. The model is expected to be launched in India by early 2019. It is expected to arrive with cosmetic upgrades like touchscreen entertainment system and new interiors with fancy revamping. It is expected to get all an electric version by the year 2020, the pilot project of prototypes has already gone into testing in Gurugram.
- Expected Launch: January 2019
- Expected Price: Rs 5 lakh-Rs 6 Lakh
6) Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Facelift: Isuzu is all set to launch the upgraded version of D-Max V-Cross in 2019. The upgrades are scheduled to have a fog lamp, revamped grille, redesigned bumper, day lamps, headlamps and a lot more. It is also is expected to have alloy wheels of 18 inches that have similarity with the mu-X.
- Expected Launch: August 2019
- Expected Price: Rs 14.32 lakh-Rs 16.31 lakh
7) BMW 3 Series: The all-new BMW sedan is ready to be launched at the fancy and glamorous Paris Motor Show by the end of the year. The 3 series is looking as sharp as it could and comes with a number of technological updates. It also is more spacious with an evolution in the terms of design like dual barrel headlamps, kidney grille and more.
- Expected Launch: July 2019
- Expected Price: Rs 32 lakh-Rs 48 lakh
8) Honda Civic: Civic, yes, it is finally making a comeback in India after almost four years of gap. The new model is the curvy sedan that will be in the likes of Toyota Corolla Altis, Skoda Octavia or the Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle was already flaunted well in the Auto Expo in February in Delhi, with its substantial improvement in the leather used, touchscreen system and sunroof, it is the car to look forward to in 2019.
- Expected Launch: March 2019
- Expected Price: Rs 16 lakh-Rs 22 lakh
9) Toyota Camry Hybrid: Toyota is expected to launch its all-new sedan in both hybrid and standard form. The efficiency is being vouched for by the company for its 4-cylinder petrol engine and 88kW electric motor. This upcoming sedan is not just efficient, it is going to be a lot more dynamic than it was. With classy V-shaped grille, the new Camry is adding a bigger air dam and sleeker headlamps. There also is wireless smartphone charger and dual-zone climate control available like the standard one.
- Expected Launch: Mid-2019
- Expected Price: Rs 38 lakh-Rs 40 lakh
10) Volvo S60: This one is expected to be launched in the coming year by the mid. No diesel engines are being added to this model, but to ensure efficiency it is coming up with two petrol hybrid motors. This one is luxurious and sporty all at once, being one of the best designed Volvo’s in quite a while. This beauty hits a 0-100Kmph in a matter of 4.9 seconds with a speed limit to reach 250Kmph. There are upgrades in the motor in terms of brakes, suspensions, lighter wheels etc.
- Expected Launch: Mid-2019
- Expected Price: Rs 45 lakh onwards
We hope this blog clarifies your apprehension and confusion about which car to buy and when. It will also make the process of decision making easier. So, waste no time, choose the car that best suits your budget and requirements. Cheers!
