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HSV · 12th December 2007, 18:54

Hi Guys,

Not sure if this is the right place to start this discussion, so needless to say "Mods, pls feel free to move this thread in the right place".

Have been thinking about buying an A/T since the past some time. However the wierd thing is that there arent ANY available in the affordable range until next year (or later).

HONDA:
1) Dealers say that Civic 1.8S A/T model has been discontinued, and thus company would not manufacture any more units of this variant. No one has any in stock. Dealers quote lack of demand for the A/T. Going forward the only available model would be the 1.8V A/T.

2) None of the dealers have the City ZX CVT in stock. They say that may only be able to book one beginning 2008. That too they are not sure, some even suspect that the company may have (unofficially) discontinued the CVT. Again they quote lack of demand for this variant.

TOYOTA:
1) None of the dealers have the H3 or H4 in stock. Again they too say that may be able to book going forward in 2008, however they suspect that company may not offer the A/T variant as it may be unofficially discontinued.

2) Dealers mention that a shake up is likely going forward next year. Company plans to bring in the Fortuner SUV at around 19 Lacs towards Aug-Sep08. Also a new sedan is likely in 2.0 Litre engine. Advised him that was aware that its the new Corolla. Dealer said wasnt sure that it may be christened the Corolla, as company may even plan to discontinue the higher Corolla variants and offer only the lower ones, and may rechristen the new sedan with a new name and sell it side by side. BTW he also mentioned that a diesel engine was unlikely.

HYUNDAI:
1) Santro A/T had been discontinued (as everyne already knows), and there are none in stock with the dealers.

2) Spoke to HMP and they said that i10 A/T may be expected some time around Feb08 ending - that too he wasnt sure as it may be further postponed.

3) Asked dealer if any other A/T was expected other than i10, like say in Getz? Dealer confirmed none other than i10.

MUL/SUZUKI:
1) WagonR AX has been discontinued and company will not manufacture any more. None available anywhere in stock.

SKODA:
1) Upcoming Fabia will NOT have an A/T. period.

2) Octavia A/T - not worth buying at the price its being offered. period.

So what options does one have in case they are looking to buy an affordable A/T car (petrol/diesel) in Delhi in December07?? NONE!

Thanks & regards,

12th December 2007, 18:54	#1 (permalink)
HSV BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 327	No affordable automatics available in Delhi until next year - Wierd! Hi Guys, Not sure if this is the right place to start this discussion, so needless to say "Mods, pls feel free to move this thread in the right place". Have been thinking about buying an A/T since the past some time. However the wierd thing is that there arent ANY available in the affordable range until next year (or later). HONDA: 1) Dealers say that Civic 1.8S A/T model has been discontinued, and thus company would not manufacture any more units of this variant. No one has any in stock. Dealers quote lack of demand for the A/T. Going forward the only available model would be the 1.8V A/T. 2) None of the dealers have the City ZX CVT in stock. They say that may only be able to book one beginning 2008. That too they are not sure, some even suspect that the company may have (unofficially) discontinued the CVT. Again they quote lack of demand for this variant. TOYOTA: 1) None of the dealers have the H3 or H4 in stock. Again they too say that may be able to book going forward in 2008, however they suspect that company may not offer the A/T variant as it may be unofficially discontinued. 2) Dealers mention that a shake up is likely going forward next year. Company plans to bring in the Fortuner SUV at around 19 Lacs towards Aug-Sep08. Also a new sedan is likely in 2.0 Litre engine. Advised him that was aware that its the new Corolla. Dealer said wasnt sure that it may be christened the Corolla, as company may even plan to discontinue the higher Corolla variants and offer only the lower ones, and may rechristen the new sedan with a new name and sell it side by side. BTW he also mentioned that a diesel engine was unlikely. HYUNDAI: 1) Santro A/T had been discontinued (as everyne already knows), and there are none in stock with the dealers. 2) Spoke to HMP and they said that i10 A/T may be expected some time around Feb08 ending - that too he wasnt sure as it may be further postponed. 3) Asked dealer if any other A/T was expected other than i10, like say in Getz? Dealer confirmed none other than i10. MUL/SUZUKI: 1) WagonR AX has been discontinued and company will not manufacture any more. None available anywhere in stock. SKODA: 1) Upcoming Fabia will NOT have an A/T. period. 2) Octavia A/T - not worth buying at the price its being offered. period. So what options does one have in case they are looking to buy an affordable A/T car (petrol/diesel) in Delhi in December07?? NONE! Thanks & regards, Last edited by HSV : 12th December 2007 at 18:59.