In the past, we have heard some rumours regarding the entry of Kia Cerato in the Indian car market. But here is the latest one. According to a post by Techneclave, three test mules of not-so-well disguised Kia Cerato have been spotted doing their rounds on the roads of Kolkata. Kia, which is a low-cost sister concern of Hyundai, is planning to make its foray in the Indian market.

So long, Hyundai has neither confirmed nor denied these rumours. But the latest appearances of these Kia cars prompt us to believe that these rumours might just carry some weight of credibility.

The all new hatchback from Renault’s stable, the Sandero, is expected to come to India with multiple engine options. Far better looking than the Logan, it will share the bigger car’s platform and class leading comfort and space.

Expected Price: Rs. 5,00,000.
Expected: March 2010.

M&M is planning to improve its already successful Xylo by adding the refined mHawk engine (earlier used in Mahindra Scorpio). Apart from enhancing the car’s performance, the new engine will also give it better fuel economy.

Expected: February 2010.
Expected Price: Rs. 7,50,000.

Previously seen in the North American Auto Show in 2007 and later in the Shanghai Auto Show, the Chevy Volt from General Motors stable is a plug in series hybrid electric vehicle which would have a global launch in 2009.

Expected: February 2010
Expected Price: Unknown

Audi will make Q7 the SUV into Q7 a sports SUV with the V12 TDI Quattro engine that has powered with Audi A8. The powerful Q7 would accelerate from o to 100kph in 6.0 seconds.

Expected: February 2010.
Expected Price: Unknown.

Everything and everyone is going green. Not to be left behind, Fiat also comes up with a CNG version of its only car in India. After getting the multijet engine in Palio, CNG version will make sure that Fiat’s customer go nowhere but to Fiat.

This head turner luxury SUV from Nissan was born in 2002 as a crossover urban and sophisticated vehicle. It is designed by Californians, Italy's artist lent it their name, France-Japan alliance lead by a Brazilian built it into a multinational car.

Fiat is planning to give a much-needed facelift to the Palio to bring it on par with the Linea and the Grande Punto. It will look more-or-less like the new version of the Palio launched in Brazil and will come with more contemporary looking interiors.

Expected Arrival: Jan 2010
Expected Price: Rs. 4,50,000

Tata Motors is launching Indicruz, which is based on the existing Safari platform. Indicruz would compete with Toyota Innova when launched. It will possibly replace the aging Safari.

Expected Arrival: Jan 2010
Expected Price: Rs. 11,00,000

The i30 hatchback will be highly priced. And highly powered. It is likely to be launched with both petrol and diesel versions and may even be made available in a sedan version later on.

Expected Arrival: Jan 2010
Expected Price: Rs. 7,50,000