Look Back: Top 10 car launches of 2017

Indian carmaker, Tata Motors, in March launched a new stylish option in the affordable segment - the Tigor 'styleback'. Based on its popular hatchback Tiago, the compact sedan got a sporty fastback type design, loaded with premium features starting at Rs 4.7 lakh. Read more (picture credits: Tata Motors)

The all-new Dzire entered the market in May after 33,000 units were already booked ahead of the launch. The completely redesigned avatar of India's most desirable compact sedan looked much more appealing and premium than before. Read more (picture credits: Maruti Suzuki India)

One of the most awaited SUVs of the year and the most affordable Jeep, the Compass entered the Indian market in July with a starting price tag of Rs 14.95 lakh. Receiving signature design elements from the Grand Cherokee the premium compact SUV got over 50 safety features. Read more (picture credits: Fiat Chrysler)

In August, Mercedes launched its high-performance supercar, the AMG GT-R, with a price tag of Rs 2.23 lakh. Ahead of the launch, it recorded fastest lap time on the country's finest race track -- Buddh International Circuit -- ever recorded by a production car. Read more (picture credits: Mercedes)

In August, Hyundai updated its popular sedan Verna as an all-new model with the redesigned exterior as well as interior. The car also received a new gearbox along with some class-leading features like the cooled and ventilated front seats. Read More (picture credits: Hyundai)

For performance enthusiasts, Skoda launched an RS version of its most popular sedan, the Octavia VRS, at Rs 24.62 lakh. Besides some more aerodynamic body elements, the car received a 2.0-litre engine, churning out 230PS and a peak torque of 350Nm. It also got more premium interiors along with high-performance brakes and suspension. Read more (picture credits: Skoda)

After the Hexa and the Tigor, Nexon was the third launch of Tata this year which created a great value for money space for buyers in the compact SUV segment. Starting at Rs 5.85 lakh, the Tata Nexon offered a futuristic design with a combination of nice cabin space and features. Read more (picture credits: Naveen Soni - TOI)

The new Audi S5 Sportback launched in India in October at Rs 70.6 lakh. The new performance car received a 3.0-litre, turbo-petrol, V6 motor pumping out 354PS and 500Nm of torque, mated to the Quattro (four-wheel) drive via an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Read more (picture credits: Audi)

Renault launched its new SUV, Captur, in November with an alluring starting price tag of Rs 9.99 lakh. It is based on the Duster's platform while offering a different styling along with improved materials quality and features over its sibling. Read more (picture credits: Naveen Soni - TOI)

Land Rover introduced the all-new 2017 model of its popular Discovery SUV in October with a starting price tag of Rs 71.38 lakh. Besides its significant off-roading capabilities, the new version received a host of new driver assist and infotainment features. Read more (picture credits: Land Rover)