Caparo to bring Hyundai Aero Buses to India - Team-BHP

Blue Thunder · 25th March 2008, 15:57

Just read about this in the newpaper :

Caparo to make Hyundai's luxury buses in India

The link to the eBrochure of the AeroBus :

http://worldwide.hyundai-motor.com/d...chure_Aero.pdf

Some excerpts :

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UK-based Caparo Group’s India unit said today that it has agreed with South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co to produce and sell luxury buses in India, targeting the fast-growing commercial vehicle market. Caparo India plans to set up a greenfield facility in southern India, from where the famed Hyundai Aerobus will roll out for the Indian market. Sunil Pahilajani, managing director and CEO, Caparo India, said that the plant, which will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caparo India, under its division Caparo Vehicle Products India, will commence production in the final quarter of 2008-09.

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Looks like Volvo will face stiff competition from this stunning bus from Hyundai

. KingLong (China) and Corona have not made any dents into the Volvo share in the luxury bus market, but I think the AeroBus will give the Volvo buses a run for their money.

Blue Thunder · 25th March 2008, 17:46

This is one gorgeous-looking luxury bus

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thangu · 25th March 2008, 23:14

Well, this bus looks really good. But we need to see how they price this bus, Volvo was selling at astronomical prices because they were the only one's in the "luxury" bus segment earlier. If priced at this same level it may not bring in too many buyers.

theMAG · 25th March 2008, 23:16

Why doesnt Hyundai launch CVs directly?

esteem_lover · 25th March 2008, 23:18

It has to be priced a lot cheaper, after all it is korean.

Quote:

Originally Posted by theMAG

Why doesnt Hyundai launch CVs directly?

Maybe they want to share their loss with someone.

Blue Thunder · 26th March 2008, 10:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by theMAG

Why doesnt Hyundai launch CVs directly?

They probably dont want to take all the risk by themselves : by being just technology-providers, they get the royalty money, but the investment costs and business aspects are taken care by Caparo group. If there is a business loss in this venture fails for some reason, the Caparo group takes the hit more than Hyundai.

esteem_lover · 27th March 2008, 09:16

If Hyundai does start producing these buses, I am sure we will see many of them in the TNSTC fleet.

ram_hyundai · 27th March 2008, 14:42

Monopoly market of Volvo in the bus and truck business should be shattered due to this.But i doubt whether there would be the reliability of Volvo for these busses which is a deciding factor for these work horses.
ram

Nitin · 27th March 2008, 21:52

Good move! About time Volvo got some competition. Bring in quality buses and get rid of the old lousy buses off the roads.

BunnyPunia · 28th March 2008, 12:49

I dont think the Aero will be priced around the Volvo. It will be priced more like the KingLong.
I compared the interiors of the B7R and the Aero back to back. The B7R still has more leg room in the same seating configuration as compared to the Aero.

If the Aero is priced around 50Lakhs or so, then it will definately eat into the B7Rs sales. On the specs page of the Aero, if you see, the top speeds mentioned are between 110 and 135 dependin on engine options. B7R's site mentions the top speed as 109. However, the B7R is known to hit 120. that means the Aero will be a flying machine

25th March 2008, 15:57	#1 (permalink)
Blue Thunder BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai (formerly Madras, even more formerly Chenna Patnam) Posts: 398 View My Garage	Caparo to bring Hyundai Aero Buses to India Just read about this in the newpaper : Caparo to make Hyundai's luxury buses in India The link to the eBrochure of the AeroBus : http://worldwide.hyundai-motor.com/d...chure_Aero.pdf Some excerpts : ------------------------------------------- UK-based Caparo Group’s India unit said today that it has agreed with South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co to produce and sell luxury buses in India, targeting the fast-growing commercial vehicle market. Caparo India plans to set up a greenfield facility in southern India, from where the famed Hyundai Aerobus will roll out for the Indian market. Sunil Pahilajani, managing director and CEO, Caparo India, said that the plant, which will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caparo India, under its division Caparo Vehicle Products India, will commence production in the final quarter of 2008-09. ----------------------------------------- Looks like Volvo will face stiff competition from this stunning bus from Hyundai . KingLong (China) and Corona have not made any dents into the Volvo share in the luxury bus market, but I think the AeroBus will give the Volvo buses a run for their money.

25th March 2008, 23:16	#4 (permalink)
theMAG Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 3,556 View My Garage	Why doesnt Hyundai launch CVs directly? __________________ If you lose your temper, you’ve lost the argument

27th March 2008, 09:16	#7 (permalink)
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 4,945 View My Garage	If Hyundai does start producing these buses, I am sure we will see many of them in the TNSTC fleet. __________________ "can't you hear me? What, do you have bubble gum in your ears ? like Mr.Bean ?" The Bean effect on my 4 year old

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ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: trivandrum,alleppey Posts: 1,565 View My Garage	Monopoly market of Volvo in the bus and truck business should be shattered due to this.But i doubt whether there would be the reliability of Volvo for these busses which is a deciding factor for these work horses. ram __________________ *Become MAD SOON and join the MON SOON Drive.* *one more from me-* *hey MAN come SOON for the MONSOON drive*

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Blue Thunder BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai (formerly Madras, even more formerly Chenna Patnam) Posts: 398 View My Garage	This is one gorgeous-looking luxury bus .

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thangu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 78	Well, this bus looks really good. But we need to see how they price this bus, Volvo was selling at astronomical prices because they were the only one's in the "luxury" bus segment earlier. If priced at this same level it may not bring in too many buyers.

27th March 2008, 21:52	#9 (permalink)
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,813 View My Garage	Good move! About time Volvo got some competition. Bring in quality buses and get rid of the old lousy buses off the roads.

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BunnyPunia BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 630 View My Garage	I dont think the Aero will be priced around the Volvo. It will be priced more like the KingLong. I compared the interiors of the B7R and the Aero back to back. The B7R still has more leg room in the same seating configuration as compared to the Aero. If the Aero is priced around 50Lakhs or so, then it will definately eat into the B7Rs sales. On the specs page of the Aero, if you see, the top speeds mentioned are between 110 and 135 dependin on engine options. B7R's site mentions the top speed as 109. However, the B7R is known to hit 120. that means the Aero will be a flying machine