Mazda All Set to Enter India

Harbir · 22nd July 2011, 16:48

I have owned 4 MX-5s and if Mazda offers it in India, I will be the first in line with my wad of cash

raju_kb98 · 9th September 2011, 12:22

Am about to buy a Mazda 3 in the US. I test drove a few over the last week. Very sporty and sharp handling. Good looks too. But the car is smaller than most others in its class, like the Coroll or the Civic. I feel this will be a problem in the India market.

The best thing for Mazda might be to come in with one of their Mazdaspeed models and carve out a cult status, then leverage that to sell their mainstream cars to the younger demographic who may look for a "sports sedan"

sgiitk · 9th September 2011, 13:57

I know of someone who has an imported (I think) 1500 six - the smallest six there is. Even this mill will be a treat, even if we get Wankels only later.

raju_kb98 · 23rd September 2011, 02:17

Bought the Mazda 3. Here are quick first impressions

Pros
Great styling, sharp steering, great pickup especially at low revs, very good sound system (at least to my ears)

Cons
Way too much road/tire noise coming through. It is much more than the Toyotas and Fords I have owned in India/US. Inside space defintely less than other compact cars. The rear visibility is not that great either.

Overall
A fun compact car, built more for the driver than the passengers. The road noise gives a feeling that Mazda has cut costs in the NVH department while splurging on style. Will update further after some long drives

Harbir · 10th January 2012, 16:01

no further news on this?

I want an MX-5!!

fre2bpowerless · 11th January 2012, 00:19

The sudden changes regarding the duty on CKDs have scared a lot of manufacturers off. Its the change and not the % that worries them as it makes it kinda like an un friendly market to do business for foreign brands.

Infinity is another auto manufacturer that will if they have not already, back out from their India plans.

aniket.tiwari27 · 10th May 2012, 13:55

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Originally Posted by Harbir

no further news on this?

I want an MX-5!!

Am not really sure on what basis the below site is publishing the details :

Mazda cars available in India with its all the versions

Mazda All Set to Enter India-mazda-india-line-up.jpg

Mazda All Set to Enter India-mazda-mx5-india-price.jpg

DicKy · 10th May 2012, 15:22

Miata for 11 lakhs!!! Looks like the website just converted into INR without taking into consideration the market or the import taxes.
BTW, may we know which great website published this when the rest of the industry is not even aware of it?
Edit: Just saw that the Miata 1000.8l is a diesel having 0-100 of 17 secs!!!

aniket.tiwari27 · 10th May 2012, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by DicKy

Miata for 11 lakhs!!! Looks like the website just converted into INR without taking into consideration the market or the import taxes.
BTW, may we know which great website published this when the rest of the industry is not even aware of it?
Edit: Just saw that the Miata 1000.8l is a diesel having 0-100 of 17 secs!!!

The link to the website is shared in my previous post. Its is just above the pic.

Ravijai · 17th September 2013, 17:47

Latest news to add to this two year old thread!!

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...LEFTTopStories

From the article, "Mr. Kogai, who took the helm of Japan's fifth biggest car maker by volume in June, said the final decision on India will be made after the current three-year business plan ends, noting that Mazda's top priorities at the moment are the launch of production at its new plant in Mexico and ensuring sales growth in North America and other major markets".

I wouldn't be surprised if I re-read the same headline two years down the line

volkman10 · 19th September 2013, 13:39

Mazda considering India return.

Mazda Motor Corp., the Japanese car manufacturer is aiming to re-enter the Indian auto market. It is a well know fact that India is a developing nation, and the International car makers see a huge potential here. So as Mazda, which is planning to make the country an important production and export hub for its vehicles

The final decision on returning to India will be made after the completion of its three year business plan. Moreover, the company is also busy in launching its new production plant in Mexico and ensuring sales growth in North America and other major markets. The Japanese auto maker is certainly looking to do better in India than last time.

http://www.cardekho.com/india-car-ne...turn-11296.htm

k_ajay · 19th September 2013, 16:23

Interesting. Have seen some nice Mazda cars in Qatar, Abu Dhabi. Liked the CX-5.

They can have my money if they bring the new Mazda 3 or the CX-5. Awesome cars.

rajshenoy · 19th September 2013, 16:35

This is an old thread, but yet to see any real update.

On a lighter note, Mazda can seriously consider launching VX-1 here in India. For those who know what it is.

blackasta · 19th September 2013, 17:17

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Originally Posted by rajshenoy

This is an old thread, but yet to see any real update.

On a lighter note, Mazda can seriously consider launching VX-1 here in India. For those who know what it is.

- we'll have another badge engineered brother-from-another-mother Ertiga lookalike then!

But I think MSIL has a non compete agreement with Mazda on the Ertiga - not sure though.

22nd July 2011, 16:48	#91
Harbir BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 920 Thanked: 1,025 Times View My Garage	Re: Mazda All Set to Enter India I have owned 4 MX-5s and if Mazda offers it in India, I will be the first in line with my wad of cash
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9th September 2011, 12:22	#92
raju_kb98 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 12 Thanked: Once	Re: Mazda All Set to Enter India Am about to buy a Mazda 3 in the US. I test drove a few over the last week. Very sporty and sharp handling. Good looks too. But the car is smaller than most others in its class, like the Coroll or the Civic. I feel this will be a problem in the India market. The best thing for Mazda might be to come in with one of their Mazdaspeed models and carve out a cult status, then leverage that to sell their mainstream cars to the younger demographic who may look for a "sports sedan"
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9th September 2011, 13:57	#93
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	Re: Mazda All Set to Enter India I know of someone who has an imported (I think) 1500 six - the smallest six there is. Even this mill will be a treat, even if we get Wankels only later.
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23rd September 2011, 02:17	#94
raju_kb98 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 12 Thanked: Once	Re: Mazda All Set to Enter India Bought the Mazda 3. Here are quick first impressions Pros Great styling, sharp steering, great pickup especially at low revs, very good sound system (at least to my ears) Cons Way too much road/tire noise coming through. It is much more than the Toyotas and Fords I have owned in India/US. Inside space defintely less than other compact cars. The rear visibility is not that great either. Overall A fun compact car, built more for the driver than the passengers. The road noise gives a feeling that Mazda has cut costs in the NVH department while splurging on style. Will update further after some long drives
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10th January 2012, 16:01	#95
Harbir BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 920 Thanked: 1,025 Times View My Garage	Re: Mazda All Set to Enter India no further news on this? I want an MX-5!!
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11th January 2012, 00:19	#96
fre2bpowerless BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 259 Thanked: 86 Times	The sudden changes regarding the duty on CKDs have scared a lot of manufacturers off. Its the change and not the % that worries them as it makes it kinda like an un friendly market to do business for foreign brands. Infinity is another auto manufacturer that will if they have not already, back out from their India plans.
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10th May 2012, 15:22	#98
DicKy Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TVPM Posts: 3,826 Thanked: 11,785 Times	Re: Mazda All Set to Enter India Miata for 11 lakhs!!! Looks like the website just converted into INR without taking into consideration the market or the import taxes. BTW, may we know which great website published this when the rest of the industry is not even aware of it? Edit: Just saw that the Miata 1000.8l is a diesel having 0-100 of 17 secs!!! Last edited by DicKy : 10th May 2012 at 15:30.
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17th September 2013, 17:47	#100
Ravijai Newbie Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chennai Posts: 22 Thanked: 8 Times	Re: Mazda All Set to Enter India Latest news to add to this two year old thread!! http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...LEFTTopStories From the article, "Mr. Kogai, who took the helm of Japan's fifth biggest car maker by volume in June, said the final decision on India will be made after the current three-year business plan ends, noting that Mazda's top priorities at the moment are the launch of production at its new plant in Mexico and ensuring sales growth in North America and other major markets". I wouldn't be surprised if I re-read the same headline two years down the line
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19th September 2013, 13:39	#101
volkman10 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: -- Posts: 23,424 Thanked: 67,842 Times View My Garage	Re: Mazda All Set to Enter India Mazda considering India return. Mazda Motor Corp., the Japanese car manufacturer is aiming to re-enter the Indian auto market. It is a well know fact that India is a developing nation, and the International car makers see a huge potential here. So as Mazda, which is planning to make the country an important production and export hub for its vehicles The final decision on returning to India will be made after the completion of its three year business plan. Moreover, the company is also busy in launching its new production plant in Mexico and ensuring sales growth in North America and other major markets. The Japanese auto maker is certainly looking to do better in India than last time. http://www.cardekho.com/india-car-ne...turn-11296.htm Last edited by volkman10 : 19th September 2013 at 13:40.
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19th September 2013, 16:23	#102
k_ajay Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,379 Thanked: 1,138 Times View My Garage	Re: Mazda All Set to Enter India Interesting. Have seen some nice Mazda cars in Qatar, Abu Dhabi. Liked the CX-5. They can have my money if they bring the new Mazda 3 or the CX-5. Awesome cars. Last edited by k_ajay : 19th September 2013 at 16:26.
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19th September 2013, 16:35	#103
rajshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 2,884 Thanked: 2,230 Times View My Garage	Re: Mazda All Set to Enter India This is an old thread, but yet to see any real update. On a lighter note, Mazda can seriously consider launching VX-1 here in India. For those who know what it is.
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