It is time to gear up for new launches and glittering new autos. The new models hitting the road come in various shapes and sizes and makes.

• Hyundai i20 : Equipped with a steep raked wind screen large headlights and fog lamps. It offers more space and style. It offers end safety features like Anti-lock Braking system (ABS), seat belts with pretensioner, dual airbags for the driver and the front passenger, auto-unlocking doors which automatically unlock on sensing an impact and a high-mounted rear stop lamp.

• Honda jazz : Jazz which will have a 1.2 litre petrol engine is based on the same platform as Honda city but because of excise duty benefits it will be cheaper than city in India. This five door spacious car will be launched in mid 2009.

• Skoda Fabia : A car with great build quality, plush interiors, very spacious and ensuring over all comfort. It is powered with a 1.2 litre engine with a fuel efficiency of 9.5kmpl for city driving and 13kmpl for highway driving.

• Fiat Grande Punto : When it comes to performance this car is a clear cut winner. With its cool styling, sturdy exterior and reasonable pricing this car is sure shot going to be a major hit in the market.

• Maruti Splash : Splash is being called the next generation Wagon R. The car will be available in three different variants in a 1.0 litre petrol engine running at 997 cc, a 1.2 litre engine running at 1196 CC and a 1.3 litre diesel engine running at 1248 CC.

• Maruti ritz : This car is boldly stylized with and characterized with massive headlamps in the front with a very refined and fuel efficient 1.2 litre petrol engine.

• Maruti A star : Is a very cute looking well priced car with the latest K series engine with ample boot space for both front and rear seats.

• Renault clio : This 1.5 litre diesel engined car takes you to the next level of experiencing power. This ahead of its time car is the coolest supermini offering ample space.

• Fiat Bravo : Fiat Bravo is about to be the most expensive hatchbacks in India with a 1910cc, 16-valve turbocharged multijet engine. Developing an immense 150bhpat 400rpm, the car will cover 0-100kph in about 9 seconds.

• Chevrolet Beat : With a 1.2 litre , 4 cylinder engine running at 1248cc churning out 84 Bhp at500 rpm this car is going to turn heads.