GM to Launch a Small Car In India
Posted on March 17th 2008Welcome back!
General Motors Corporation (GMC) plans to launch its Hummer H3 a strong sporty vehicle this year.
They are also planning to launch its luxury Cadillac CTS sedan next year. The Hummer H3 is still undergoing technical testing to meet driving conditions in India.
The response to Hummer in the recently concluded Auto Expo 2008 was phenomenal, encouraging us to launch it in India. Its capability to adapt to the tough Indian conditions makes it an ideal product for this market. We are also testing the Cadillac so that we are sure of its performance in India.
- GM India President and MD Karl Slym said.
GM is also planning to launch another small car in the next 2 years with a price less than the Chevrolet Spark and UV-A. The Auto Giant’s 2nd built-up facility with 1.4 lakh unit (yearly) at Talegaon is prepared for trial production.
India will be a major market in our global plans. Of the three-four global launches, the small car is likely to premier in India in the next two years with a price point significantly lower than the Chevrolet Spark, GMC’s cheapest car in India at Rs 2.8 lakh (ex-showroom).
- GMC vice-president D Nick Reilly said.
By editor in Auto India News