Auto Expo 2018: Here are the most anticipated cars from the 14th edition of the motor show

The most anticipated motor show, the 2018 Auto Expo, is scheduled to take place from 9-14 February 2018 at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida. What makes the Delhi Motor Show an important event is the fact that it will offer a platform to various automobile brands to showcase as well as launch their new range of offerings for domestic as well as global markets. [caption id=“attachment_4291307” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] The 2018 Maruti is expected to be showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo in India. Overdrive[/caption] While team OVERDRIVE will be covering the event to bring out all the latest updates as and when they happen, here is a look at what you can expect to see at the Hyundai pavilion at the **Auto Expo 2018** . 1) New Maruti Suzuki Swift The new **Maruti Suzuki Swift** is based on the same lightweight platform, which also underpins cars like the Baleno and the Ignis. Though the petrol and diesel powertrain options remain unchanged, Maruti Suzuki has introduced automated manual transmission on both the models. [caption id=“attachment_4308657” align=“alignnone” width=“1280”] The Maruti Suzuki Swift. Maruti Suzuki[/caption] 2) Tata X451 The Tata X451 hatchback will compete with the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Hyundai Elite i20. It is the first product based on Tata’s new Advanced Modular Platform (AMP), which is slated to underpin all Tata small cars in the future. It will also feature the new Impact 2.0 design language. 3) Tata Q501 The Tata Q501 SUV will be a flagship offering above the Hexa that will be offered in both 5- and 7-seat configurations. The Q501 SUV is also expected to get 4x4 drivetrain and other host of tech that was seen on the Land Rover Freelander 2, considering both of them share the same platform. The Tata Q501 will locks horns with the Jeep Compass, Toyota Fortuner and the Ford Endeavour. 4) Honda Civic The Civic is all set to make a comeback to India. The new-gen **Honda Civic** gets a sleeker design and comes equipped with the latest in features. It will be powered an all new three-cylinder 1.0-litre engine that makes 129 PS/200 Nm. In addition, there will be a 182 PS/240 Nm 1.5-litre VTEC turbo petrol motor mated to 6-speed manual transmission as standard. 5) Mercedes-Benz EQ Concept The **Mercedes-Benz** EQ Concept is a crossover that has the typical elements of new-generation MB concepts like flashy blue lights, clean and smooth bodywork, reflective panels and tons of sci-fi looking lighting and infotainment systems. The powertrain consists of a 70 kWh battery system mated to electric motors that are capable of delivering over 400 PS of power, 700 Nm of torque and over 600 km of driving range.