The 13th Auto Expo 2016 is going to witness 1500 automakers from 20 countries,showcasing their latest concepts and technologies, and unveiling of 80 new vehicles. The 13th Auto Expo is jointly organized by Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), certified by Ohio Lawn Care Association(OICA).
This year's auto expo theme is electric and hybrid vehicles. Auto Expo 2016 will see participation from 1,500 companies (50 new entrants of automotives) including 900 Indian car companies and 600 International car companies.
The gross indoor exhibition space, for The Motor Show, has also been increased to 73,000 sq. meters from the previous year of 69,000 sq. meters.The Expo is expected to revive the auto industry and contribute in growth of Indian economy.The expo will comprise of a components show, scheduled from February 4-7 at PragatiMaidan, and a motor show from February 5 - 9 is scheduled at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida.
The popular and exclusive International automakers from Germany,China, Japan, Canada, South Korea, UK and Taiwan (ROC) will showcase their concepts and all new advance technology cars. However, a few big names like Bajaj Auto, Skoda, Royal Enfield, Harley-Davidson, Volvo and Daimler would not attend this year's Auto Expo.
SIAM, President, Vinod Dasari said "Auto Expo has conventionally been one of the most sought after platforms for the automobile industry. We believe that Auto Expo gives the much needed thrust to the industry in totality and ensures that the participating brands get noticed at a global level. We hope that this edition of Auto Expo will be the harbinger of a strong & sustained revival in the fortunes of the auto industry ".
CII, Director General, Chandrajit Banerjee said “Auto Expo has seen a ten-fold growth from 152 exhibitors to 1580 exhibitors in 2016, which is phenomenal over a period of 30 years. The show has been growing from strength to strength. The Indian Auto Expo is unique and special show and this year it would witness unveiling of 80 new vehicles which is quite big in its own sense.
Some of the popular cars to be showcased at Auto Expo 2016
Maruti Suzuki
Car | Expected Price |
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza | Rs 6 - 9 Lakh |
Maruti Suzuki Ignis | Rs 4.5 - 6.5 Lakh |
Jaguar
Car | Expected Price |
Jaguar XE | Rs 35 – 40 Lakh |
Jaguar Next-gen XF | Rs 48 – 75 Lakh |
Jaguar F - Pace | Above 1 Crore |
Honda
Car | Expected Price |
Honda BR V | Rs 9 – 13 Lakh |
Tata
Car | Expected Price |
Tata Hexa | Rs 10 – 15 Lakh |
Tata Nexon | Rs 5 – 9 Lakh |
Tata Zica-based compact sedan | Rs 4.5 Lakh |
Chevrolet
Car | Expected Price |
Chevrolet Spin | Rs 9 – 13 Lakh |
Ford
Car | Expected Price |
Ford Mustang | Rs 45 – 55 Lakh |
Datsun
Car | Expected Price |
Datsun Redi Go | Rs 2 – 5 Lakh |
Datsun Go Cross | Rs 3.8 – 6 Lakh |
Mercedes Benz
Car | Excepted Price |
Mercedes Benz GLC Coupe | Above 1.14 Crore |
Mercedes Benz S Class Cabriolet | Above 2 Crore |
BMW
Car | Expected Price |
All-new 7-series | Price to be revealed |
BMW Next-gen X1 | Price to be revealed |
Jeep
Car | Expected Price |
Jeep Grand Cherokee | Rs 35 - 50 Lakh |
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT | Rs 1.4 Crore |
Jeep Wrangler | Rs 25 - 30 Lakh |
Toyota
Car | Expected Price |
Toyota New Innova | Rs 12 – 16 Lakh |
Renault
Car | Expected Price |
Renault Duster Facelift | Rs 8 – 13 Lakh |