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BMW X1 Expected launch in January 2011
Expected Price: Rs 25 lakh
Seven-seater
Expected mileage: NA
The new BMW X1 will be CKD produced at the BMW plant in Chennai by the end of 2010.

Hyundai Santa Fe Introductory price: Rs 20,95,000
(two wheeled drive) andRs 22,95,000 (4 wheeled drive)(ex-showroom, New Delhi
Seven-seater
Mileage: 14.66 km/litre
Santa Fe will be available in available in two variants. It comes with 2.2L CRDi engine.

Tata Aria Priced Rs 12.91 lakh-Rs 15.50 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)
Seven-seater
Mileage: About 12 km/litre
The new Tata Aria is available in 3 trim levels - 4x4 - Pride, Prestige, Pleasure. It comes with a 2.2 litre diesel engine.

Mahindra & Mahindra’snew UV, codenamed W201 Launch around January 2011
Expected Price: Between Rs 12 lakh and Rs 15 lakh
Expected mileage: 12 km/litre
The new SUV is being developed as Mahindra’s World car, with major focus on the US market.

Chevrolet’s new Captiva Likely launch late 2011
Expected price- Rs 25 lakh
Seven-seater
Expected mileage: 13.7 km/litre
Chevrolet will offer a 2.2 L common rail turbo charged diesel unit. The SUV may be launched in India by mid-2011.

Mahindra & Mahindra’s smaller version of Xylo Expected Price Rs 5-7 lakh
Five-seater
Expected mileage: NA
The compact Xylo will be less than 4 metres in length and will be and the smallest SUV in the country.