Launched globally in 2010, the MINI Countryman was launched in India last year and the German owned brand started local assembly of the vehicle at BMW's Chennai facility earlier this year (at the same time
it launched diesel variants of the car).
But Honda has confirmed that it will not be
launching a diesel variant of the new CR - V in Europe.
Mercedes - Benz has made a smart move by
launching the diesel variant of the A-Class right from the onset.
Honda has
launched the diesel variant of its most successful car, the City.
German luxury car maker Audi will be
launching the diesel variant of the A4 sedan in February.
Not exact matches
The bad news is the late introduction in 2017 and the fact that the
diesel variant (OM656) is going to
launch at least one full year before the M256 gas engine.
As the fourth engine derivative of the luxury SUV, the new 3 - litre turbocharged petrol engine adds to the existing W12, V8
diesel and recently
launched V8 petrol
variants.
Fitted to all three engines will be a new eight - speed PDK transmission replacing the current seven - speed double - clutch gearbox, and from
launch all Panameras, including the
diesel, will only be offered with four - wheel drive, with rear - wheel drive
variants scheduled for
launch later in the year.
Rounding out the Golf 7.5
launch range will be the MY17 Golf Alltrack all - wheel drive, which adds an entry - level 1.8 - litre turbo - petrol
variant (Alltrack 132TSI) and a
diesel — Alltrack 135TDI Premium, powered by a 135kW / 380Nm 2.0 - litre turbo -
diesel with new seven - speed wet - clutch DSG auto.
The A Class and the
diesel variant of the B Class were
launched last year.
Market
launch of the new MINI 5 door with four model
variants (combined fuel consumption: 5.9 — 3.6 l / 100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 136 — 95 g / km); two petrol and two
diesel engines of the new generation available with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology; MINI Cooper 5 door with 100 kW / 136 hp 3 - cylinder petrol engine, MINI Cooper S 5 door with 141 kW / 192 hp 4 - cylinder petrol engine, MINI Cooper D 5 door with 3 - cylinder
diesel engine (85 kW / 116 hp) and MINI Cooper SD 5 door featuring new 4 - cylinder
diesel engine presented for the first time with an output of 125 kW / 170 hp; 6 - speed manual transmission as standard, 6 - speed Steptronic transmission or Steptronic sports transmission as an optional extra; extensive MINIMALISM technology including auto start / stop function and optional GREEN mode.
Introduced at Rs 53.25 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), the Q5 is powered by a 2.0 - litre
diesel engine and comes in two
variants (Read more about the
launch report here).
Etios, when
launched in December 2010, was offered only in petrol
variant and September 2011 marked the entry of the
diesel variant.
What is likely to be one of the biggest
launches of 2016 — the brand new Toyota Innova Crysta MPV came with a few surprises, namely a more powerful
diesel engine option, and the promise of a petrol
variant.
Mercedes - Benz has
launched a new entry - level
diesel variant in the E-Class line - up in India.
Treading the path of the new Range Rover, a
diesel hybrid
variant is planned to join the lineup a year or two into its
launch.
The
diesel variant of the Jeep Compass will only be offered with a 6 - speed manual when it is
launched in August.
However, details on the
variant line - up and final price will be available at the time of
launch itself, and prospective customers can make the booking amount payment via credit or debit cards and get the option of selecting petrol or
diesel versions of the vehicle.
Mini has
launched the new updated 2018 Cooper for a price tag of Rs 29.7 lakh for the 3 - door
diesel S
variant.
Available in two
diesel engine
variants the GLE will try very hard to take on the Volvo XC90, soon - to - be
launched Audi Q7 and the BMW X5.
From
launch, Audi offers the Q2 in three guises: «design» and limited - edition «Edition # 1» petrol models, and a lone «sport»
diesel variant.
MINI had
launched the new Countryman in India already and it's made available in two petrol - S and JCW and one
diesel - SD
variant.
-- Jaguar F - Pace specs for India have been revealed — The SUV will be offered in three
variants, with two
diesel engine options — The
launch will happen by end of this year, with prices expected to start around Rs. 90 lakhs
BMW has
launched two petrol
variants — Mini Countryman Cooper S and Mini Countryman Cooper S JCW, besides one
diesel trim Mini Countryman Cooper SD.
The affordable
variants of the Nexon AMT would take on the likes of the recently
launched Vitara Brezza
diesel AMT which is available in three
variants.
The i20 Active, a crossover - styled vehicle based on the Elite i20, has been
launched in India at prices (ex showroom Delhi) starting at Rs 6.38 lakh for the petrol
variants and Rs 7.63 lakh for the
diesel options.
That said, the next - gen City, which is due to be
launched in 2020 is likely to get a
diesel CVT
variant.
• New generation of engines with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology; three model
variants available as of market
launch: MINI Cooper with 100 kW / 136 bhp 3 - cylinder engine, MINI Cooper S with 141 kW / 192 bhp 4 - cylinder petrol engine and MINI Cooper D with 3 - cylinder
diesel engine (85 kW / 116 bhp); expansion of the model program to include the entry - level
variants MINI One D (3 - cylinder
diesel engine, 70 kW / 95 bhp) and MINI One (3 - cylinder spark - ignition engine, 75 kW / 102 bhp); 6 - speed manual transmission as standard, with optional 6 - speed automatic transmission or sports automatic transmission, also newly developed; extensive MINIMALISM technology including automatic engine start / stop function likewise in conjunction with automatic transmission and optional GREEN mode; improved driving performance figures and reduced fuel consumption; biggest efficiency advance in the MINI Cooper with automatic transmission: acceleration from zero to 100 km / h 2.6 seconds faster, average fuel consumption 27 per cent lower; lowest fuel consumption and CO2 levels in the MINI Cooper D: 3.5 — 3.6 litres / 100 km, 92 — 95 g / km (EU test cycle figures, dependent on tyre format selected).
January 25, 2017: Mercedes - Benz has
launched the «Night Edition»
variant of the B - Class priced at Rs 29.34 lakh (petrol) and Rs 30.35 lakh (
diesel).
After the
launch of the Hybrid
variant, Hyundai Motor will do the world premier of the first - time ever Grandeur CRDi
diesel version at the 2014 Busan International Motor Show in later May.
Ex Demonstrator, Heated front seats, Heated front windscreen, JaguarVoice system, Navigation Pack (Europe),
Variant: F - PACE Prestige, 22» «Double Helix» 15 spoke alloy wheels, 8 - speed automatic transmission, All - Surface Progress Control (ASPC), Forward - facing camera, Front windscreen: toughened + rear screen: toughened ¸ privacy glass, Paddle shift: black, Rear view camera, Service Plan, Sliding panoramic roof, Bright finish roof rails, Chrome side window surrounds, Chrome / black side vents, Heated steering wheel, Heated washer jets, IP insert (chrome), SOS / Assistance Call, Twin cupholders, Sport steering wheel, Pirelli Tyres, Bluetooth audio streaming, Cruise control, Dynamic Mode, Dynamic Stability Control, Electric Parking Brake (EPB), Emergency Brake Assist, Engine: Ingenium 2.0 i4 turbocharged
diesel, Exterior door mirrors: electric ¸ heated, Front fog lamps, Front park aid, Interior mirror: auto - dimming, JaguarDrive Control, Model range: F - PACE (X761), Model Year: 2018, Parking aid with rear sensor, Starter system: Stop / Start, Traction control, USB and iPod connectivity,» 20d AWD» badge, 2 x power sockets, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Bluetooth connectivity, Bodystyle: 5 - door estate, Digital radio (DAB), Engine power output: 180PS, Ground clearance: standard, Hill
Launch Assist, HLDF Touchscreen, InControl Apps, InControl Protect, InControl Remote Premium, Interior mood lighting, Intrusion sensor, Jaguar Sound system, Jaguar Tyre Repair system, Keyless start, Laminated windshield, Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Locking wheel nuts, Navigation Pack (SD Card), Partial TFT / LCD instrument cluster, Powered tailgate / bootlid, Rain sensitive windscreen wipers, Rain / Ice / Snow mode, Sill treadplates: metal with «Jaguar» lettering, Torque Vectoring by Braking (TVbB), Traffic Sign Recognition + Adaptive Speed Limiter, Two - zone climate control, Vehicle protection: CAT 1, Wi - Fi Hotspot, 40:20:40 rear seat (fold), Black mesh / chrome grille, Brake booster (standard), Console stitching (siena tan), Door stitching (siena tan), Drivetrain: all - wheel drive (AWD), Floor mats: carpet, Foot pedal: standard, IP facia (TPO), Morzine headlining, Occupancy sensor
Mercedes - Benz has
launched the new range - topping sedan — the S - Class in India at a price tag of Rs 1.33 Crore for the
diesel - engine powered S 350 d and Rs 1.37 Crore for the petrol - engine powered S 450
variant (all prices, ex-showroom).
After the
launch of the Hybrid
variant, Hyundai Motor will do the world premier of the first - time ever Grandeur CRDi
diesel version...
This new
variant will help the Grandeur to fight with import brands premium mid-size sedans, that it be available with
diesel engines at
launch.
Volkswagen had showcased the sedan at the 2016 Auto Expo but it somehow took them 1.5 years to
launch it here and the Indian market gets only the
diesel variant, at least for now.
At
launch, it's available in both petrol and
diesel variants spread
Hyundai India kicked off its Auto Expo 2018 journey with the
launch of the New 2018 Hyundai Elite i20 facelift at a price of Rs 5.34 lakh for the base petrol
variant and Rs 6.73 lakh for the base
diesel variant (both prices ex-showroom Delhi).
A varied model range at
launch includes the most frugal
diesel in the class and a full - blown sports
variant with an engine and chassis technology from the F - Type sports car.
When asked if JLR planned to accelerate the
launch of petrol
variants of its different models, including the popular Range Rover Evoque, he said: «We are adapting our portfolio, not just because of the ban (on big
diesel cars and SUVs) but also due to the increasing preference for petrol vehicles.
Jaguar Land Rover India has planned a flurry of new
launches this this year, starting with the
diesel variant of the XE sedan and ending with the Range Rover Velar.
However, the company will only be
launching the petrol
variant of the C - Class initially while the
diesel version is expected to follow in early 2015.
It will
launch with both petrol and
diesel options spread across five
variants reportedly: S, SX, SX AT, SX (O), SX (O) AT.
Maruti Suzuki has
launched the AGS
variants of the Ignis Alpha at Rs 7.01 lakh (petrol) and Rs 8.08 lakh (
diesel), ex-showroom Delhi.
Honda has
launched only the
diesel variant and the deliveries for the Petrol
variants would begin from February 2014.
The Ford EcoSport S was
launched at Rs 11.37 lakh for petrol
variant and Rs 11.89 lakh for the
diesel variant.
Mercedes - Benz has
launched the
diesel version of the fourth generation C - Class in India, priced at Rs. 39.90 lakhs for the Style
variant and Rs. 42.90 lakhs for the Avantgarde trim (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Of that, I think, the highlight would be the
launch of the
diesel variant of the Jaguar XE which is slated for an April - end
launch.
The Korean automaker will
launch the new Hyundai Elantra in India on 13th August 2012, offering the vehicle in four
variants — 1.6 - litre
diesel manual, 1.6 - litre
diesel automatic, 1.8 - litre petrol manual and 1.8 - litre petrol automatic.
Audi India has
launched a powerful
diesel variant of its A4 sedan at Rs 40.20 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
The pre-facelift X1 had a CKD
diesel variant as well —
launched in December 2010, it was priced then at a lofty RM 298,800.