Uncertainty of Hyundai i10's Diesel Version

The Hyundai i10 has been a big selling model for the South Korean brand in India, ever since its launch. A facelift imbibing the Fluidic design later, the i10 has motored on all along with a choice of two petrol engines. The car, while also featuring a LPG powered dual fuel model is yet to see diesel power coming aboard. This could change in the coming months, if the Indian market continues to show the huge tilt towards diesel engined cars. In that scenario, having only petrol engines for the i10 does not make sense as the car could be overtaken by competition, offering diesel power on its models.

2012 Hyundai i10 Hatchback used as an illustration

Ford Figo hatchback’s next generation model

Here are a rash of new details about the Ford Figo hatchback’s next generation model that will debut in India during 2014. The car will replace the current Figo, which has been a best seller for Ford India. Codenamed the B562, the next generation 2014 Ford Figo will be built at the spanking new Sanand manufacturing facility of Ford India. The car is currently being developed by Ford Brazil and will be launched in the Brazilian market by the end of 2013. Like the current Figo, the next generation model is expected to be available with both petrol and diesel engine options.

Brazilian Ford Figo/Fiesta hatchback used as an illustration

Facelifted Tata Winger expected to get 2.2 Liter DICOR Turbo Diesel Engine

Our roving eye in the sky, EarthFusion, is back with a juicy bit about the Tata Winger. Tata Motors is testing a 2. Liter DICOR turbo diesel engine on Winger MPV. The Tata Winger MPV, a van that is strikingly similar to the previous generation Renault Traffic, will get a makeover in the future and along with the facelift, the 2.2 Liter DICOR engine is said to be big change. Currently, the 2.2 Liter DICORturbo diesel engine is used in a range of Tata vehicles, ranging from the Sumo Grande to the top of the line Aria crossover. However, on the Winger, the engine is expected be in a state of tune similar to that on the Sumo Grande.

2012 Tata Winger MPV

Honda Brio diesel Snap

Honda's diesel engine Brio is expected to launch in 2013

Illustration of Honda Brio Diesel

Catchy Official Images of European 2013 Skoda Rapid

Czech automaker Skoda has just released official images of the European 2013 Skoda Rapid. this car, like the Indian Rapid sedan, will be positioned in between the Fabia hatchback and the Octavia/Laura in the international markets as well. The upcoming 2012 Paris Motor Show is where the European Rapid will make it debut. Sales are expected to begin by the end of this year. The biggest change between the Indian and European models of the Rapid is with respect to the styling. The European Rapid features an all new front end and rear, which looks more contemporary than the Indian version.

2013 European Skoda Rapid