It opens today! Here’s your guide to surviving the Delhi Auto Expo

From 2,300 cc bikes to cars costing a crore, Auto Expo 2016 is a must visit to catch a glimpse of the latest and future of automobile industry.

The showstoppers

Honda African Twin

- You can dream of the places you could take it

- Its 998 cc engine produces 93 bhp; more powerful than some cars

- To be assembled in India. That means price may be affordable

Vitara Brezza

- It’s the one many might buy after ogling at the Mustang

- It’s Maruti’s first real shot at the SUV market

- It’s really pretty, and has beautiful colours

Ford Mustang

- It’s one to ogle at, but not for everyone to buy

- The product head for this 50th year edition is an Indian — Prakash Patel

- Walt Disney cut the ribbon for the car’s launch in 1964

Ticket Price

Date Time Ticket Price

February 5, 8, 9 10am – 1pm (Business hours) Rs 650

1pm– 6pm (General hours) Rs 300

February 6 & 7 10am-6pm (General hours) Rs 400

Where

India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, much to the relief of the Delhiites who used to suffer traffic jams around Pragati Maidan till 2012

Getting There

Take the free shuttle from Botanical Garden Metro Station. You can also drive, but be ready for stops and starts, though DND will not charge from 8 am to 10 am for those going to Noida and 5 pm to 9 pm for those coming to Delhi

Where to park

There is ample parking. The organisers have taken up a large field that can hold 13,000 cars. It’s free

Entry gates

Avoid No. 1, it’s only for VIPs. And also No. 9 and 10, which are service gates

Food

If you intend to spend the day at the Expo, do ensure you buy your food court card early enough as no cash is accepted at the counters serving food. The huge lines at lunch hour implied that not only was the wait for food long, getting the card was a nightmare in itself.

First Published: Feb 05, 2016 09:00 IST