Auto Expo 2016
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Editor Garipoint
Auto Expo 2016 (The Motor Show) is scheduled from 5-9 Feb 2016 at Greater Noida. This year's theme is Electric and Hybrid vehicles.
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