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<h1>Sedan updates</h1><strong> Author: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/profile_cardekho.aspx'>cardekho</a></strong><br /><p>The sedan segment is abuzz once again with updates and new arrivals. Just like the Indian hatchback segment the competition is heating up in the sedan segment as well. Some of the top players in the segment are upgrading old products and some are gearing up to launch new ones. While Honda has come up with a new version of Civic, Toyota is receiving good response for Prius and Volkswagen Vento is being eagerly anticipated. Toyota Prius:The world famous hybrid from the Toyota stable, the Toyota Prius, has received great bookings just three months of its debut on Indian roads. The car is priced at Rs 26.5 lakh and Rs 27.86 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and despite that Toyota Kirloskar Motors has so far received bookings for 80 cars. The company had estimated sales of around 12 units a month and delivered 45 units since its launch in March. The environmentally conscious Indian buyers are opting for this hybrid beauty despite a waiting period of two months. Sandeep Singh, deputy managing director, Toyota Kirloskar told a car magazine, “The well travelled, technology enthusiasts and environment-conscious people are now willing to shell out that extra for a vehicle which is not just environment-friendly but also helps them to create a statement.” Environment friendly vehicles that include hybrids and electric vehicles would be the vehicles of the future. Volkswagen Vento: Volkswagen's all new C plus category sedan is expected to be available in both diesel and petrol versions. The petrol version will have a 1.6-litre engine capable of producing 105 bhp (same Jetta’s) and the diesel engine could be a 1.6-litre common rail four-cylinder engine producing 105 bhp. There would be both manual and automatic options. The car is being expected around August – September between a price range of about Rs 7-9 lakh. The car is expected to compete with Honda City. Honda City: The D segment model by Honda, the Honda Civic, has come up with a new model Honda Civic SMT that has several new features to offer. The new model is priced between Rs 12. 2 lakh to Rs 13.81 lakh (Honda Civic 1.8 SMT: Rs.12.2 lakh, Honda Civic 1.8 VMT: Rs.13.07 lakh, Honda Civic 1.8 VAT: Rs.13.81 lakh). This all new Civic has a steering mounted cruise control system, ORVM turn indicators, parking sensors, ABS (Anti – Lock braking system) with EBD (Electronic Brake – Force Distribution System) and brake assist, dual SRS airbags and pre-tensioner seat belts. The move comes at a time when the competition is fast closing in and the Indian buyer needs frequent updates.</p><strong>About the Author:</strong><br />Keep yourself updated for Honda cars, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.cardekho.com/carmodels/Toyota/Toyota_Prius" title="Toyota Prius"><b>Toyota Prius</b></a> and all other <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.cardekho.com/" title="new cars"><b>new cars</b></a> at CarDekho.com<p> Article Source: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Sedan-updates_22398.aspx'> http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Sedan updates_22398.aspx</a></p>

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