Auto rewind: 5 major cars launched this week

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: This week has seen a lot of interesting auto launches –from sedans to SUV to premium cars –the auto market was flooded this week.

Owing to the festive frenzy, if you missed out on the latest launches, here is a list of cars that hit the market this week.

Fiat Punto Abarth, Avventura crossover

Italian-American auto major Fiat Chrysler Automobiles launched two performance oriented products - premium hatchback Punto Abarth and crossover Avventura powered by Abarth - priced at Rs 9.95 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Abarth Punto, powered by a 1.4 litre petrol engine, delivers power of 145 hp while the Avventura powered by Abarth, is also powered by a 1.4 litre petrol engine with a power of 140 hp.

Maruti Ciaz RS variant

Maruti Suzuki India launched a variant of its mid-sized sedan Ciaz priced at Rs 9.2 lakh and Rs 10.28 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

The Ciaz RS variant, available in both petrol and smart hybrid diesel options, comes with new sporty black interiors and a grey chrome finish instrument panel.

Audi S5 Sportback

German luxury carmaker Audi launched 'S5 Sportback' model in India, priced at Rs 62.95 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

The five-door coupe, which can attain a top speed of 250 km/h, comes with various advanced infotainment systems.

GM SUV Trailblazer

General Motors India launched premium SUV Chevrolet Trailblazer at Rs 26.40 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Trailblazer, powered by 2.8 litre diesel engine, is imported from Thailand and the company is looking to tap the fast growing SUV market in India.