Daewoo launches new cars in Bangalore

By Our Special Correspondent

BANGALORE, JUNE 8. Daewoo Motors India Ltd, today launched three new models of its cars in Bangalore and gave a sneak preview of its forthcoming "Tacuma" model.

Targetted at the mid-size segment, Lanos II has a 1.5 lSOHC engine and will be priced between Rs. 7 and Rs. 8 lakhs. It has been reportedly ranked second among mid-size cars in the U.S. Performance and riding comfort are its highlights.

The "Powernomics" Nubira II will be launched in two variants-- the 1.6l and 2.0l DOHC engine, and will blend the best of a sporty style and a luxury car feel. The Nubira will be priced between Rs. 9 and Rs. 10 lakhs for the Indian market. Daewoo's offering in the luxury segment is the big Magnus, designed in Italy, with a powerful 2.0l engine. It will be priced between Rs 13 and Rs. 15 lakhs. All these models will be available in India before the year-end.

Besides these models, Daewoo gave a sneak preview of its Tacuma, a multi-purpose vehicle. Tacuma will have a high-performance 2.0l engine built on a passenger car platform as distinct from a jeep.

The Daewoo Matiz won the ``Car of The Year'' award earlier this year in Turin, Italy. Last year, Top Gear magazine of the U.S. named Matiz the ``Best Value Car''.

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