18 Forgotten Cars Of India – Part 2 [Video]
Nissan X-Trail – The Nissan X-Trail was a quirky looking SUV but it was also a practical one. Got a 2.0-litre diesel engine making 150 HP and the X-Trail was ahead of its time. It even got a panoramic sunroof more than a decade back. The X-Trail was again overpriced due to it being a CBU which is why it tanked. Priced between Rs. 24-29 lakhs, the X-Trail was launched in 2009 and discontinued in 2014.
Sonalika Rhino – The ICML Sonalika Rhino was a Toyota Qualis lookalike and was priced near Rs. 7 lakhs in 2006. Got a 2.0 diesel engine making 98 HP. This MPV sold in less numbers, mostly in semi-urban areas. It wasn’t too popular and people preferred buying a Chevrolet Tavera or a used Toyota Qualis.
Hyundai Tucson – The Hyundai Tucson is decently popular these days but the older model was quite the opposite. It came in 2005 at a time when people weren’t ready to shell out money for a soft-roader. Got a 2.0-litre diesel engine making 120 HP and 4WD. It was sold for a limited time before getting discontinued. The Tucson was priced in the range of Rs. 16-17 lakhs.