6 global cars that we would like to see on Indian roads

Image: Nissan Juke.
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There are quite a few cars that a common man in India desires to go for! However, the spectrum of desire is not limited to geographical boundaries of the country, it goes far beyond, towards some of the globally acclaimed yet affordable hot wheels.

These are the economical yet technically advance machines that are rocking the world with their styling appeal, functionality and value for money factor.

Lets get you on ride with the cars Indians have been craving for long!

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6 global cars that we would like to see on Indian roads

Image: Nissan Juke.
Photographs: Courtesy, Nissan

Nissan Juke

This quirky and wicked yet stylish heart throbbing compact crossover SUV has already stole millions of hearts worldwide - Mutant vehicle!

Indians still crave to get behind the wheels of this head turning crossover from Nissan.

Nissan revealed the updated Juke at the recently concluded 84th Geneva Motor Show.

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6 global cars that we would like to see on Indian roads

Image: Nissan Juke interior.
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Nissan Juke

The vehicle is slightly over four meter, though it doesn't fool the excise duty cut but if locally manufactured (which certainty it will, if launched) Nissan could place it bellow Terrano as a worthy competitor against the Ford EcoSport.

Globally, Juke is powered by the same engine that powers the Terrano, the 1.5 dCi K9K turbo inter-cooled diesel churning put 110PS of max power and 260Nm of peak torque.

On the petrol front, the updated crossover used 1.2-liter DIG-T 115PS of max torque and generates 190Nm of peak torque.

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6 global cars that we would like to see on Indian roads

Image: Renault Captur.
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Renault Captur

Captur shares it platform with the Juke and so do the funky DNA, the crossover flaunts two tone paint scheme and feature new Renault family grille.

Capture is also slightly above 4-meter like its sibling Juke but can be placed to hit EcoSport in the compact SUV arena.

The design looks promising with swept back headlamps with wrap around sculpted tail lamps and lot of chrome detailing.

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6 global cars that we would like to see on Indian roads

Image: Renault Captur interior.
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Renault Captur

Powering the Captur are set of petrol and diesel power plants, the fifth generation 1,5 K9K diesel churning out 90HP of power and 220Nm of torque.

Petrol variants are powered by the turbo charged 1.2 litre petrol mill jointly developed with Nissan which also powers the updated Juke mustering 120HP and 190Nm of max torque.

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6 global cars that we would like to see on Indian roads

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Volkswagen UP!

This coveted 2012 'World car of the year' is the small hatchback from the German manufacturer Volkswagen.

If launched in India, it will sit below the Polo and compete with A segment hatchbacks.

The car will definitely astonish with its build quality as an entry level hatchback following the footprints of it elder sibling Polo.

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6 global cars that we would like to see on Indian roads

Image: Volkswagen UP! interior.
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Volkswagen UP!

The vehicle sports tall boy design with a glass boot lid similar to that of Honda Brio, though it boosts a bigger one. UP! is powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine in two state of tune churning 60PS and 70PS.

The Czechs from the Volkswagen umbrella - Skoda Auto also has similar offering based on the same platform called Citigo.

These duo will shake up the entire Indian hatchback arena dominated by Maruti and Hyundai with German build quality and European design.

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6 global cars that we would like to see on Indian roads

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Ford Fiesta hatch

Ford India didn't taste the success with the Fiesta which the company enjoyed with the previous generation (now known as Classic).

The current Fiesta is one of the most underrated car in India. Inappropriate pricing doomed the fate of this technically advance vehicle; despite the price slashes, sales continues to dip.

The company is back with the next-gen Fiesta and Ford removed most of the nigglings pointed by the customers.

The car will hit the showrooms soon, expect it to be priced aggressively this time like the Ecosport.

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6 global cars that we would like to see on Indian roads

Image: Ford Fiesta hatch interior.
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Ford Fiesta hatch

It’s not the sedan we wish for, its the ravishing hot hatch alterego we desire for.

Ford Fiesta hatch looks way better than the sedan and if launched, it will sit above the Figo and rivals against the 'Uber cool' Hyundai i20.

The hot hatch is pulled by the same 1.0 EcoBoost engine that powers the EcoSport - the engine churns out 125PS and 170Nm of peak torque.

The hatch excels i20 both in looks and raw power and it undoubtedly inherits Ford's dynamic ride and handling ability.

On the diesel front, the car comes in the 1.5 TDCI unit churning out 90bhp and 181Nm of peak torque.

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6 global cars that we would like to see on Indian roads

Image: Renault Twingo.
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Renault Twingo

This cute little hatch from Renault with a French flare has been ruling hearts worldwide since 1992 and is one of the most successful product for the French manufacturer.

If launched in India , it will sit below the Pulse hatchback and will rivals against the i10 and wagon R.

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6 global cars that we would like to see on Indian roads

Image: Renault Twingo interior.
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Renault Twingo

None of the car in the segment offers a pliant freeway ride, this car boosts ride and handling ability that no one in the segment delivers.

The cars looks snazzy with the recent facelift.

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6 global cars that we would like to see on Indian roads

Image: Peugeot 208.
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Peugeot 208

Another quintessential French player in the auto world is Peugeot (The same company of which Peugeot 309 notchback came to India in late 90's through a joint venture between the PAL and Peugeot).

The car had no problems at all, it was the ailing management that doomed the fate of this brilliant product and company's fortune in our country.

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6 global cars that we would like to see on Indian roads

Image: Peugeot 208 interior.
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Peugeot 208

There are rumours building up that the Peugeot is again entering in India with Citroen (Peugeot-Citroen group).

The hot hatch from the stable - 208 is the car we wish for India, this car carry forwards the legacy of the renowned 205 GTI.

The vehicle displays unique European styling which no other offers in this segment. The hatch offers range of engines both in diesel and petrol.

If launched, it will compete against the premium range of hatchbacks.

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