The Civic for Southeast Asian markets will share its styling and most of its mechanicals with the all-new model on sale in the US.

Honda revealed the all-new, tenth-generation Honda Civic in September 2015 followed by the Civic Coupe in November. The company is now developing an ASEAN-spec model for launch in Southeast Asian markets with a prototype being spotted in Thailand.

Honda Thailand has also released images of the tenth-gen model wearing an RS badge, with large alloy wheels and a tail-gate mounted rear spoiler. The ASEAN-spec Civic, seen in the images, retains the styling of its US-spec sibling with its low, wide stance and Honda’s flying ‘H’ front end design.

Like its US-spec sibling, the ASEAN-spec car will use Honda’s new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine though output will be down and will develop 170bhp as against the US model's 203bhp. The second engine on offer will be a naturally aspirated 1.8-litre petrol motor. The engines will be paired to a choice of a manual or CVT gearbox.

Features such as LED headlamps, dual-zone climate control, powered front seats, adaptive cruise control and a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are likely to be carried forward from the US-spec model.

Honda discontinued the Civic in India citing decline in demand, the lack of a diesel engine and shrinking market share of the D-segment sedans. It is unconfirmed if Honda has any plans to reintroduce the sedan here, with this tenth-generation model.

Honda is also developing a Civic hatchback for the European markets with a concept model set to make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2016.

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After innumerable spy shots of the car and a subtle official teaser campaign, Skoda India has officially announced February 23, 2016 as the launch date of the all-new Skoda Superb. The new Superb will sit atop Skoda India's model range and is likely to command a premium over the outgoing generation. For reference, the outgoing Superb is priced between Rs. 22.13 - 26.83 lakh ex-showroom Delhi.

In India, the Superb is likely to be powered by a 1.8-litre TSI petrol and a 2.0 TDI diesel engine offered with manual and DSG gearboxes. The car will come with front wheel drive across the range. The car's feature list includes three zone climate control, a sliding and tilting panoramic sunroof, rain and light sensors, power adjustable front seats, park assist, a rear view camera and a 6.5" touchscreen infotainment display that supports MirrorLink, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay.

As it stands, the Toyota Camry is the Superb's only direct rival, but by virtue of its expected pricing, the car could also be a threat to smaller luxury sedans such as the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class.

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The trademark applications suggest that Jaguar Land Rover’s first electric vehicles could be called the I-Pace and I-Type.

Jaguar Land Rover has filed trademark applications for the I-Pace, I-Type and Velar, two of which are expected to be electric models.

The British company is already known to be working on a new range of electric vehicles and its first all-electric model will be an SUV. This model is expected to take the I-Pace name for production. It will incorporate styling from the C-X75 hypercar, and is reported to offer a range of around 482.80km. Sources suggest that the all-electric SUV could use electric motors mounted at each corner.

The SUV is likely to be revealed at this year’s Paris Motor Show in October, before going on sale in 2017. When launched, the electric SUV will rival the Tesla Model X, Audi Q6 e-tron and Volvo’s planned electric version of the XC90, which is due in 2019.

The second trademark, I-Type, hints at an all-electric version of the F-Type sportscar. However, it could also be used for electric versions of the XE and XJ sedans.

Additionally, Jaguar Land Rover also filed a trademark application for the Velar name. The name has been previously used on the original Range Rover prototypes in 1969, which suggests that the badge may be used on an upcoming version of the luxury SUV.

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The Tivoli XLV will retain much of the standard Tivoli's styling but will be longer than the standard version.

Ssangyong is set to expand its Tivoli model line-up with a longer and more spacious version badged Tivoli XLV. Based on the XLV Air concept first revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2015, Ssangyong will show a production-ready version of the car at the Geneva Motor Show, next month.

The Tivoli XLV keeps the same 2,600mm wheelbase as the standard Tivoli, but is stretched by 235mm from the C-pillar back, providing more storage space and room inside. In total, carrying capacity has increased to 720 litres with its rear seats in place – well up from the 423 litres offered by the standard car.

The XLV will look almost exactly the same as the standard Tivoli, with only minor styling flourishes at the rear end expected to mark the XLV out from its shorter sibling.

Powertrain options will include the same 1.6-litre diesel and petrol engines already offered in the Tivoli, coupled to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. It will be offered in both two- and four-wheel drive forms. Ssangyong says the Tivoli XLV “provides the versatility needed to meet a wide range of individual lifestyles".

The carmaker recently showcased the Tivoli in India at the Auto Expo 2016. However there is no official confirmation on the India launch of this model.

Courtesy : Autocar