The 2015 Verna will get a new front fascia with larger headlamps, redesigned bumper with LED daytime running lights, new fog-lamps, dual-slat chrome grille and a bigger airdam. That said, the rear profile of the car might not see any major changes.
Renault, the French automaker, is currently working on the next-generation model of its top-selling product - the Duster SUV. The new-gen model, expected to be rolled out in 2016-17, will receive several styling and feature updates.
The car underwent crash tests in China under C-NCAP (China New Car Assessment Program) and has received 5-star safety rating. The car went through four tests under the assessment: 100 percent overlap crash, side impact, 40 percent overlap front and whiplash.
In October, we informed our readers about Hyundai's plans of launching a crossover based on the new-gen i20, and today we have exclusive pictures of the car undergoing test runs in Chennai.
After doing quite well in the last quarter of 2014, our carmakers are now all set to bring in more products in 2015 to keep the momentum going for them.
2014 has been the best ever year for Honda Cars India that launched two all new products in the year - new-gen City and Mobilio. The company has clocked 14,428 units of domestic sales in December 2014 as against 5,493 units sold during December 2013, registering an increase of 163%.
Nissan's low-cost car brand, Datsun India, is all set to launch its second product - the GO+ MPV - in India on January 15, 2015. The company has, in fact, announced the start of booking of the compact MPV.
India is quite an important market for Hyundai, and that is exactly why the Korean carmaker launched three important products - the Grand i10, Xcent and new i20 - first in India and then in other markets.
Honda, the Japanese car maker, will launch the updated CR-V facelift in the Indian car market in 2015. The company has now unveiled the 2015 model of the car, which was showcased at the 2014 Paris Motor Show as a concept.
