Domestic automobile sales continue to break record numbers with the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers stating that the total vehicle sold in the country during August at 12,63,293 units was the highest-ever achieved in a month.
On the back of the continued robust growth, SIAM said auto sales will exceed the forecast it had made earlier this fiscal.
The overall vehicle sold in the domestic market during August grew by 25.24 per cent from 10,08,712 units in the same month last year. SIAM said the record number in August was driven by best ever monthly sales achieved in passenger cars, passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and multi-utility vehicles segments.
According to the latest study -- India Sales Satisfaction Index -- Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) topped the list of 11 auto-makers, garnering 819 points on a 1,000-point scale.
It was followed by Honda and Skoda, with 816 and 812 points, respectively. Tata Motors found its berth at the bottom.
But which is the most reliable car in India? We have here a list of 18 most popular cars. These cars are, however, NOT ranked.
Please take the poll at the end of the slide show to select the one which you feel is the most reliable car in India. If your favourite car is not among the ones mentioned here, please feel free to mention it in the message board below.
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Maruti Alto
The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India reported its highest ever monthly sales at 104,791 units in August, registering 23.56 per cent jump over the year-ago period.
Priced between 229,000 and 323,000, Maruti Alto was launched in the Indian market on September 27, 2000. Maruti Alto is the best selling car in the Indian market.
The car is popular with the Indian car buyers due to its fuel economy, dependability and pricing.
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Hyundai Santro
Hyundai Motor India, the country's largest exporter and the second largest car manufacturer increased the prices of its products by up to 1.2 per cent across all models, from September 1.
HMIL's total sales for August, 2010 stood at 50,636 units as against 49,521 units in August, 2009 registering a 2.3 per cent cumulative growth over the same period last year.
Hyundai Santro was adjudged India's Most Dependable Compact Car by JD Power Asia Pacific 2008.
Hyundai entered the Indian market through the Santro whose main rival at that time was the popular Maruti Suzuki Zen.
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Chevrolet Spark
General Motors also returned good figures in August. It sold 2481 units of the Chevrolet Spark.
A combination of short body overhangs, a steeply rising shoulder line and converging lines at the front, make the Spark a real head-turner.
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Nissan Micra
Nissan launched its much awaited small car Micra in the Indian market in July, 2010.
Micra is available in three variants XE (the base variant), XL (mid) and XV (the top end).
They are priced between 398,000 to 528,000 (ex showroom New Delhi).
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Maruti WagonR
India's leading auto maker, Maruti Suzuki, launched a new WagonR in April this year.
The WagonR has gone through upgrades in 2003 and 2006 but this time around the car is entirely revamped - new Platform, powered by the very fuel efficient K-Series engine and a new cable type transmission.
With an investment of over 250 crore ( 2.5 billion) Maruti is making a fairly strong commitment to maintain its leadership in the compact car segment.
WagonR has been the second best selling car of the country.
Maruti had introduced the hatchback as India's first ever tall-boy design.
The sporty looks of the car has given it a universal appeal among the young buyers.
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Volkswagen Polo
The first Polo was effectively a rebadged version of the Audi 50 hatchback launched in August 1974.
The combination of sporty, distinctive design, a high-performance engine that delivers on fuel-efficiency and power alike, and a host of superior features makes it one of the finest cars for India.
The name 'Polo' has been a source of speculation. Some people believed it was a reference to polar winds or the Marco Polo ocean current, in keeping with Volkswagen's penchant for naming its watercooled cars after winds and currents, but many fans insist that it is in fact a correlation to the Golf's name, because 'golf' and 'polo' are both words (in both English and German) for upper-class sports.
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Chevrolet Cruze
From its dynamic coup -like proportions and signature muscular front grille, there is nothing meek about the car. Its longer, wider, meaner and the biggest car in its class -- both in size and attitude.
GM sold 724 units of the car in August.
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Tata Indigo
Tata Indigo is one of the most popular sedan model of the Indian auto market.
The car is available in six variants which are priced with the highly competitive price tag.
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Maruti Ritz
The car is positioned in the premium A2 market segment.
Ritz is available in both petrol and diesel version. The petrol version of the car is packed with 1.2 L, 1197 cc K -12 series engine.
The K-12 series engine is packed with 5-speed manual transmission gearbox and BS IV emission. The aerodynamic design of the car offers very sporty and aggressive look.
It is packed with features like power steering, tilt steering, power windows, air bags, electronic brake force distribution and even brake assist.
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Hyundai i10
A city car (hatchback) produced by the Hyundai Motor Company, i10 was launched on October 31, 2007.
It is manufactured only in India, at Hyundai's Chennai Plant and sold globally (not South Korea).
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Mahindra Logan
This midrange sedan car boasts refined mechanical and technological upgradations such as the three engine options in the form of 1.4, 1.6 and 1.5 for petrol and diesel.
The petrol engines can deliver an average of 10-13 km per litre while diesel engines can produce 16 to 19 km per litre.
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Maruti Swift
In the category of B-segment cars, Maruti Swift delivers new quality of power, response and fuel efficiency.
Maruti Swift comes in both petrol and diesel version.
Maruti Swift is packed with many comfort features as well as safety features like power steering, tilt steering, power windows, air bags, electronic brake force distribution and even brake assist.
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Hyundai i20
i20 had been designed especially for Hyundai's European customers. Since Hyundai shifted its small car plant from Korea to India, i20 came as a bonus to the Indian customers.
i20 offers more space than from the Getz.
i20 was launched in 2008 with CRDi VGT i.e diesel engine and DOHC petrol refined engine in India.
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Ford Figo
Ford Figo is available in both petrol and diesel models with four variants each.
It's stylish look, exciting interior and exterior features and other advanced features with comparatively low price tag, woos the masses and even class.
The petrol variants of Ford Figo is priced at 350,000 to 360,000.
The diesel variants of Ford Figo are priced in the range of 450,000 to 545,000.
Ford Figo is designed and engineered by Ford Australia.
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Chevrolet Beat
Aggressively priced between 334,000 and 394,000 for the three variants - PS, LS and LT - Beat is packed with a host of features.
General Motors plans to export 20 per cent of the production by the end of 2010. Its main overseas markets are West Asia and Europe.
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Maruti SX4
Maruti SX4 has always been a safe bet and a preferred choice among the long list of cars in its segment.
The New Maruti SX4 is available in five speed manual transmission and 4 speed automatic transmission (ZXI, ZXI Leather).
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Fiat Linea
Launched in January 2009 in India, the Linea is available with a 1.4 L 'FIRE' petrol engine 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp), 1.3 L multijet diesel engine and 93 PS (68 kW; 92 hp).
Another variant of the Fiat Linea which includes the much acclaimed 1.4 L T-JET engine pumping out 118 bhp (88 kW; 120 PS) will be released this month (September 2010) in India.
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Honda City
The new Honda City comes with a 1.5L, 1497cc, i-VTEC engine with four cylinders and 16 valves.
This i-VTEC technology offers higher fuel efficiency with increased engine performance.
The new City is available in 3 variants and six vibrant colours.
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