The scooter segment is booming and there is ample of room to grow in the commuter segment. That's why a host of two-wheeler makers plan to showcase production-ready models and concepts at the biennial event, which will make it to the market at a later stage. With the 2018 Auto Expo scheduled to commence on February 7, here are the top scooters that we will be looking out for.
Here's everything you need to know about the venue, ticket prices, event dates and all other things about the Auto Expo 2018. This is the 14th edition of the Auto Expo and while the Motor Show has been scheduled from February 9-14, the Components Show will be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from February 8 to 11, 2018.
From the new generation Maruti Suzuki Swift to the all-new Future-S concept, the automaker has lots to offer over a spread of 4200 sq. mt., and has built the pavilion around the theme of Transformotion. The automaker will have the largest vehicle display at the Expo with over 18 vehicles in the Arena, Nexa and Motorsport zones. Here's all you will be seeing at the Maruti Suzuki pavilion this Auto Expo.
The world's largest carmaker isn't Ford, Toyota or General Motors. It is in fact, Hot Wheels. And although the toy manufacturing giant might not make cars big enough for us to drive around in, they do make cars that make even the most grown up men (and women) pretend to drive around in. And this is why Hot Wheels has one of the biggest cult following and one of the largest network of collectors in the world. And now Hot Wheels has announced that it will bring two special model cars that will be made specially for the upcoming 2018 Indian Auto Expo. While this is a prevalent practice globally, this is the first time the toy maker will launch a special car for the Indian Auto Expo.
As the 2018 Indian Auto Expo inches closer and closer, news about new products that could be showcased keeps trickling in. We have already brought you news about Tata Motors' plans to showcase their brand new premium hatchback, light commercial vehicle and an SUV at the Auto Expo. That said, new information hints at not one but two new SUVs from the same family (platform) making an appearance at the Expo instead. The two new SUVs, which have been developed under the codename 'harrier' and 'raptor' for the last few years are large-ish SUVs and will have similar design features. That said, they are said to be different in terms of overall size with one offering a smaller footprint and a 5 seat configuration while the other is larger and will offer a seven seater layout.
Hero MotoCorp is expected to showcase the XPulse adventure concept, which was first unveiled at the EICMA show in Milan in November 2017. Hero is also expected to unveil a 125 cc scooter at the Auto Expo.
Mercedes-Benz India will be bringing the EQ concept to the 2018 Auto Expo - The Motor Show. The carmaker is committed to introduce as many as 10 electric cars in its line-up by 2022 which will include SUVs, sedans and hatchbacks, and the EQ concept will be a preview to some of these future cars.
Mahindra 2Wheelers has been working on a cost effective version of the Mojo and the model has now started arriving at dealerships. The cost effective model has been badged as the Mahindra Mojo UT300 and skimps on a few features. Certain dealers are accepting bookings for a token amount for Rs. 5000 while prices are expected to be around Rs. 1.3-1.4 lakh (ex-showroom).
