Auto Expo 2018 Day 2 updates: Maruti Suzuki Swift launch keeps the momentum going at India's biggest expo

The Maruti Suzuki Swift has finally been revealed at the Auto Expo 2018

India buys a lot of Swifts!

.@Maruti_Corp shares that 1.8 million Swift cars are on Indian roads. It has 35% market share in the premium hatchback segment in India. #AutoExpo2018 pic.twitter.com/YDX7VafkSy

— Tech2 (@tech2eets) February 8, 2018

CV Raman Senior Executive and Director of Engineering at Maruti Suzuki takes to the stage to explain the new features about the 3rd generation Swift.

“The new Swift inherits its sporty silhouette”

“Space is smartly optimised”

“Cockpit design is driver-oriented” 

“Based on the next-gen Heartect platform made of high tensile steel body.”

CV Raman Senior Executive and Director of Engineering at Maruti Suzuki takes to the stage to explain the new features about the 3rd generation Swift.

“The new Swift inherits its sporty silhouette”

“Space is smartly optimised”

“Cockpit design is driver-oriented” 

“Based on the next-gen Heartect platform made of high tensile steel body.”

The all-new Swift is first car to be launched at the Maruti Suzuki Arena

“Over 50 percent of Swift buyers are first time car buyers”

“Red is the colour of performance” says RS Kalsi remembering the launch of the earlier Swift model.

RS Kalsi takes to the stage at the Auto Expo 2018

“We did not launch car we launched a whole new category”

And the launch of the most important car at the Auto Expo 2018 begins!!

While we wait for the Maruti Suzuki Swift to launch. Here’s a closer look at the Aprilia Tuono 150 and the Tuono 150 RS to keep you busy!

We’re lusting after the brand new @ApriliaIndia Tuono 150 & RS 150. Will be locally manufactured, so expect a competitive price tag when they launch in Q2 this year. Just look at how awesome they look. #AutoExpo2018 pic.twitter.com/2OyLDh1xMm

— Tech2 (@tech2eets) February 8, 2018

Next stop is the Maruti Suzuki stand for the launch of the much-awaited Swift

This beautiful Aprilia 150 RS is going to compete with Yamaha’s R15. Boy does it look good!

Here are some details about the Bangalore-based EmFlux Motors and a closer look at the ‘One’.

The @EmfluxMotors One electric superbike is a AGO! 6 Lakhs for this souped up sports bikes with 84KW li-on battery. Charges up fully in an hour and does 200 kms on one charge. Top speed 200 kmph. #AutoExpo2018 pic.twitter.com/jLKYpE5xgu

— Tech2 (@tech2eets) February 8, 2018

A closer look at the new Cleveland CycleWerks range of scramblers and cafe racers!

.@CCWINDIA announces a number of vintage-looking bikes. Which one's your favourite? #AutoExpo2018 pic.twitter.com/SgTuuDSN11

— Tech2 (@tech2eets) February 8, 2018

Cleveland CycleWerks announces the Ace Cafe 250, Ace Deluxe 250, Ace Scrambler 250 and the Misfit, which is our favourite!

Here’s a closer look at the EmFlux One superbike

Check out this mean, but green machine! India's first electric superbike has landed! @EmfluxMotors #AutoExpo2018 pic.twitter.com/cCPW0r4sxh

— Tech2 (@tech2eets) February 8, 2018

The Emflux One has a stunning profile!

EmFlux one launches its first electric superbike in India.

The EmFlux One will be priced at Rs 6 lakhs with fully-kitted model going at Rs 11 lakhs!!!

We are checking out the Honda two wheeler stand right now!

Check out the @honda2wheelerin's #HondaXblade. Honda motorcycles this year are getting an all-LED treatment. pic.twitter.com/6rAWjo5LwJ

— Tech2 (@tech2eets) February 8, 2018

Wish we could take this one out for a spin right now!

.@India_Yamaha R15 V3 seen at the #AutoExpo2018 has been launched at Rs 1.25 lakh. It comes with 155 cc, liquid-cooled engine, 19 BHP at 10,000 RPM, 15 Nm of peak torque at 8500 RPM and more pic.twitter.com/RCSIMwowot

— Tech2 (@tech2eets) February 8, 2018

Looks like a majority of EV manufacturers will be showcasing their vehicles today.

This would include Twenty Two Motors, that is expected to show up with their all-new Flow scooter.

Win India’s first electric scooter in just 3 simple steps:
•Visit us at Stall No. E27, Hall No. 4 at the Auto Expo.
•Click a selfie with the scooter.
•Post it with the hashtag #WinTheFlow on https://t.co/iDyukEz8WM
Date: 9th-14th Feb at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida pic.twitter.com/5jQTnw4Ig0

— Twenty Two Kymco (@TwentyTwoKymco) February 7, 2018

Lohia Auto another Indian auto manufacturer is expected to display 5 EVs at the Auto Expo today.

Lohia specialises in electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers

Here’s a closer look at KIA’s SP Concept SUV

Looks like @KiaMotorsIN is hitting all the right notes with the #SPconcept SUV. We're liking the big, muscular design and clean, sharp lines. If they get enough positive response from customers, they might just bring this or a version to Indian roads in 2019. pic.twitter.com/Sa5uLtrUAi

— Tech2 (@tech2eets) February 8, 2018

Looks like Cleveland CycleWerks has a lot of bikes to showcase. We shall find out soon, as they begin the Day 2 line up of press events. 

We can't wait for #CCWBike launch!#AutoExpo18 #CCWIndia pic.twitter.com/OYjl5eNgLn

— Cleveland CycleWerks India (@CCWINDIA) February 8, 2018

To recall, Mercedes-Benz had one of the most expensive vehicles on the Auto Expo show floor yesterday when it launched its Maybach S650

​Read all about it here:  ​Auto Expo 2018: Mercedes Benz launches flagship Maybach S650 at a starting price of Rs 2.73 crore

Next up on our list for Day 2 is Emflux Motors.

Emflux is an electric vehicle manufacturer… from India.

And they are expected to show case their first electric superbike that should go from 0 – 100 Kmph in 3 secs!!!

On our list of launches today is Cleveland CycleWerks. And they make some vintage motorcycles like this.

Drool over this Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE sports tourer

You can read all about this beauty and its sibling by clicking the link below

Here’s our Twitter wrap up of Day 1 at the Auto Expo 2018. 

⚡️Who would have thought that @TataMotors would steal the show? Catch all this and more in our #AutoExpo2018 Day-1 Wrap-up!https://t.co/yNv4WzIez4

— Tech2 (@tech2eets) February 7, 2018

Ankit Vengurlekar has got his hands on a Tata Nexon AMT.

Check out the interior of the new model below

Thank God for automatic. The super popular @TataMotors Nexon gets an AMT update. To launch soon this year. pic.twitter.com/vVFqKs2cC8

— Tech2 (@tech2eets) February 8, 2018

The hot Maruti Suzuki Swift will keep the momentum going at the Auto Expo 2018 despite the chilly Delhi weather.

But you will have to do with some hot coffee for now because the launch event starts at noon.

The BIG launch today will the @Maruti_Corp @maruti_swift . Stay tuned to our live blog on https://t.co/KjYwoeibpz for all the details. pic.twitter.com/UAPocxk7rH

— Tech2 (@tech2eets) February 8, 2018

If this is your first time at Auto Expo 2018 , please watch this and take the necessary steps to make it an enjoyable one. Handy tips by Ankit Vengurlekar.

If this is your first time at #AutoExpo2018 , please watch this and take the necessary steps to make it an enjoyable one. Handy tips by @ankitv . pic.twitter.com/R87JjQtuIx

— Tech2 (@tech2eets) February 8, 2018

While we wait for the announcements to take off, you can check out our entire Day one coverage by clicking below

Day 2 at the Auto Expo 2018 will see new launches from a wide variety of auto manufacturers.

After yesterday’s rather chaotic announcements, Day 2 at the Auto Expo 2018 will be a lot more civilized.

Good morning everyone!. It’s day two of the India’s biggest car and bike exhibition, the Auto Expo 2018!