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Top 5 Sedans Launched in the Year 2008

With the increasing demand of fuel-efficient and green cars, the popularity of small cars is tapping over other car segments in the Indian car market. Eyeing the current demand, leading car manufacturers are introducing stylish, fuel-efficient, and spacious sedans to balance the market position further to be in touch with the consumers establishing their brand name in the industry.

Away from maddening rush of small cars on Indian roads, the year 2008 has also witnessed a number of stylish and high performance sedans in the market. Most of them are ratcheting up with new and next-generation versions of their existing car models while others are venturing into new segment with high hopes and undying vision.
With a bunch of new cars rolled out in the year 2008, the top 5 sedans of the year are as follows:

bullet  Dignified Toyota Corolla Altis

The tenth generation Corolla, all-new Corolla Altis, entered the Indian car market this year with redefined luxury and style.

The first generation Corolla was introduced way back in 1966 in Japan. With striking appeal and high performance, the car was an instant hit. Starting from then, the Corolla experienced various facelifts and versions moving in pace with the changing generations.

Walking step by step along with the new generation, Toyota introduced the all-new Corolla Altis with dynamic appeal and advanced technologies. This new car is powered with an intelligent 1.8-litre Inline 4, 4 cylinder engine that delivers 130 bhp.

The interior of the car is adorned with stylish and functional adornments. Some of the special features in the new Corolla include 60:40 split rear folding car seats, steering wheel mounted audio controls, and adjustable driver's seat with electric lumbar support.

The new Corolla Altis with its pervasive style, eye catching interiors, technical precision, and efficient characteristics brought challenge to the sedan leader Honda Civic.

bullet  Exhilarating Honda Accord

The new Honda Accord is refreshing and distinctive in its style. This new arsenal from Honda's stable is known to overpower all the leading sedans in India. The car is exclusively designed and built with a blend of brilliant styling and excellent engineering to face the growing competition in the Indian car market.

Under the hood, the new Accord is powered with an efficient and peppy 2.4-litre i-VTEC engine delivering 178 bhp. It also meets the Euro IV emission norms and is compatible to E10 (10% ethanol and 90% unleaded petrol).

The interior of the car is beautified with a pack of luxury, advanced and functional car features including eight-way power seat adjustment with lumbar support, an advanced integrated audio system, and tilt and telescopic steering wheel. Laying special focus on the safety standards, the new Accord is also equipped with an assortment of high-end car safety features.

bullet  Path-Breaking Honda City

The all-new Honda City marks a significant milestone in the history of Honda Motor India. The car made its debut with a big bang igniting a new passion among car enthusiasts in the country. The new City is rolled out with fresh ideas, inspiring style, and unmatched safety.

This new car with its expressive ‘Arrow Shot Form’ design offers an impulsive and path-breaking style. In addition, the aerodynamic structure, impressive front grille and sharp front headlights enhance the visual appeal of the New City.

In the interiors, the new City is decorated with elegant, relaxing, and luxurious car features. Some of the special and outstanding adornments in the interior include dual tone interiors, fuel consumption indicator, brush surfaced instrument panel, and a classy integrated audio system.

The heart of the new Honda City is fitted with a highly efficient 1.5-litre, 4 cylinder i-VTEC engine compliant to Euro IV Emission norms. Placing safety in highest standard, all Honda cars including the New City is loaded with intelligent safety features.

bullet Dynamic Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire

Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire is a reincarnation of Maruti's successful hatchback, the Maruti Suzuki Swift. The new sedan redefines the market of entry level sedans with excellence and elegance in style, comfort, performance, and safety.

The Swift Dzire comes both in diesel and petrol engines. The petrol version of this new car is powered with a 1.3-litre, 16 valve, ALTec -32 bit engine and the diesel version with a 1.3-litre DDiS engine. It also comes with futuristic interiors and high-end safety features including integrated stereo, steering mounted audio controls, automatic climate control, collapsible steering column, i-CATS security system, dual airbags, and antilock brakes.

Even the assortment of seven dynamic colours available for the car is impressive and attractive. The Dzire with highest standards of style, comfort, and safety fulfills the desire of car consumers across the country.

bullet Extraordinary Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta is known to be the booted version of the Golf. In India, this new car entered with an excellent combination of style, elegance, and technology.

It is available in two engine options, a 1.6-litre petrol and a 1.9-litre diesel engine. The advanced engine technology is mated with silky smooth transmission, a taut suspension and the sharp electro-mechanical steering system that together delivers precise handling, improved stability, and greater driving comfort. This new car has the power to accelerate 0 to 100 km/h in just 12.2 seconds, reaching a maximum speed of 186 km/h.

The interior of the car is beautifully designed with creative imaginations using highest quality features. Jetta does not compromise on safety and is found with advanced safety technologies to ensure proper security of car occupants.

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