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Upcoming Mid-Sized Sedans (Honda City Rival) In India

In this article, we talk about the list of upcoming new mid-sized sedans to be launched in the Indian market in the next 1 year. These upcoming sedans will rival the premium new generation Honda City sedan, which is currently the best-selling model in its category.

Skoda ANB

New Skoda Rapid

Skoda has officially announced to launch a new mid-sized sedan or the notchback in the Indian market before the end of this year. Codenamed Skoda ANB, the new sedan will be based on the heavily localised VW Group’s MQB AO IN platform. This platform currently underpins the new VW Taigun and the Skoda Kushaq mid-sized SUV.

The Skoda ANB sedan is expected to be positioned above the existing Rapid, and is likely to be priced around Rs 11 lakh to Rs 15 lakh. The new sedan will be offered with two petrol engines – a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder TSI petrol and a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder TSI. The 3-cylinder petrol engine churns out 113bhp of power and 175Nm of torque. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic.

The 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine is capable of producing 147bhp of power and 250Nm of torque. Transmission choices will include a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DSG automatic. It is expected to measure around 4,480mm long, which will make it longer than the outgoing Rapid. The new model will ride on 2,651mm wheelbase. It is likely to have a boot space of 520-litres.

Volkswagen Virtus/Next Vento

VW Virtus

German automaker, Volkswagen will introduce the all-new mid-sized sedan in the country in the first quarter of 2021. The new model is expected to be based on the Virtus mid-sized sedan, which has already been caught testing in India. The new Volkswagen sedan will be developed on the VW Group’s MQB AO IN platform, which also underpins the Taigun.

The VW Virtus sedan will share the features and engine specifications with the ANB sedan. It will be offered with two engine options – a 113bhp, 1.0L 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol and a 148bhp, 1.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed torque convertor and a 7-speed DSG automatic.

Toyota Belta (Ciaz Sedan)

Toyota Belta

Japanese automaker, Toyota will soon introduce the re-badged version of the Ciaz sedan in the Indian market in the next few months. The new model is rumoured to be called the Toyota Belta. This name has been trademarked in the country. The Toyota’s Ciaz version could be offered as a replacement to the Yaris sedan, which has recently been phased out from the market.

The sedan is likely to retain most of the styling, except for the few minor changes. It is expected to get chromed ‘Toyota’ badge on the slightly revised grille, and new alloy wheels. The interior layout and features will also remain the same; however, it could get new colour scheme. The Belta will be offered with the same 1.5-litre 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol engine that produces 104bhp and 138Nm of torque. Transmission choices will include a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic. 

Upcoming Mid-Sized Sedans (Honda City Rival) In India
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