Premier rolls out the petrol Rio

GTO · 17th October 2011, 16:03

High Points:

- Link to Diesel Rio Thread - 1st impressions

- Premier introduces the petrol Rio across major metros and select Tier II cities.

- Powered by a 1173 cc engine, delivering 77 BHP.

- RiO pricing now starts at Rs 4.7 lakhs.

Premier rolls out the *petrol* Rio-premier-rio-specs.jpg

Nilesh5417 · 17th October 2011, 16:07

How is it doing in terms of sales? Honestly, I'm yet to see a single one here in Pune on road! Saw the only showroom i ever did on my way back riding from Manali towards Delhi somewhere near Panipat i think.

akshay4587 · 17th October 2011, 16:07

The diesel one is a sales dud,i wonder who is going to buy this petrol one

,which engine is it?
Instead,they should have brought in the version with 1.3MJD engine.

raj_5004 · 17th October 2011, 16:19

WHAT A TIMING!

With petrol prices ever increasing, these guys are launching a petrol version, instead of bringing a better diesel version!

honeybee · 17th October 2011, 16:31

I have seen three RiOs so far, one at Powai, another at Badlapur - Neral stretch and the third in my office locality, each sighting at least a year apart. So it does sell in small numbers.

There's been no marketing campaigns other than a few print ads, and the Premier dealer at Kurla didn't have any test vehicles, either the Rio or the Sigma (anyone remember that?), nor did they ever procure one. But it looks as if the vehicle has been selling a little, or else the company wouldn't be working on petrol and CRDi powerplants.

It would be interesting to see how the RiO fares. Another capable vehicle which has now been pushed into oblivion is the Rhino. There's absolutely no news on this vehicle, and all the news the ICML (Rhino's manufacturer) are giving out is about their engine manufacturing and a global vehicle platform.

revintup · 17th October 2011, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by honeybee

I have seen three RiOs so far, one at Powai, another at Badlapur - Neral stretch and the third in my office locality, each sighting at least a year apart. So it does sell in small numbers.

Another capable vehicle which has now been pushed into oblivion is the Rhino.

You are pretty lucky.Three rio sightings.Am sure even some dealers are yet to see three.

Rhino??I see at least 1-2 rhinos every day.

By the way i live right next to the showroom

MalluDude · 17th October 2011, 17:38

WOW..that's some strategy. At a time when manufacturers are trying to conjure up a diesel mill for their petrol model, we have a company that launches a petrol car, that after it's diesel model is a failure. Wonder if they have a strategy at all!!

AdityaLN · 17th October 2011, 17:48

Whats the point..Forget Rio on road, haven't seen a Premier dealership in Bangalore. The earlier report said that Premier will be making 500 units till March 2010. Have they been able to move them? and where they are sourcing the engine from?

Just realized, from sideways, the vehicle looks like the first generation RAV4.

Fordmanchau · 17th October 2011, 17:51

I have seen two here in Hyderabad. And I am not sure if the third one I saw was among the first two that I saw, but it was parked in a apartment complex, closer to my place.
I find it pretty good from outside to be fair to it. And only if the interiors , engine and safety aspect is worked upon, IMO, this thing has potential. What it needs urgently though is proper ad campaigns. People are not even aware of it's existence.

Vishal.R · 17th October 2011, 18:01

IMHO still costlier by min 1 lac.
Starting price should be around 3.5 lac , i.e at par with entry level variants of petrol hatchbacks.

Compare to hatchbacks, sole advantage is SUV’ish look / high GC.

Disadvantages are
1.) Lack of service network and unproven long term reliability, poor re-sale value due to these factors.
2.) Handling (In Dippy’s words from above thread after quick test drive “I would not rule out toppling at high speeds” )
3.) Poor fit and finish.

harimakesh · 17th October 2011, 18:05

Just wondering What this earth shattering Launch by Premier is going to do to SUV market including the XUV?

Premier Rio Joker amongst cars

(read like Martuti ad SX4 Man amongst cars)

Positron · 17th October 2011, 18:55

Looks surprisingly familiar. What's this actually - Is this a re-badged Suzuki Jimny or is it a Daihastu Terios?

sidindica · 17th October 2011, 19:06

That petrol engine is sourced from Chery China.

asr245 · 17th October 2011, 19:17

Only 1 question - Why?

I am yet to see a Rio anywhere. This is an incompetent product from an incompetent company and we all know that. Doesn't the management know that yet?

Skyline GT-R · 17th October 2011, 19:26

It is prev-gen Daihatsu Terios body indeed. Is it the reloaded 118NE Petrol engine?

Maybe Premier got some orders from a Petroleum rich African country & they though what the heck lets try if someone buys this in Diesel crazy India.

MY WILD IMAGINATIONS....

17th October 2011, 16:03	#1
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,501 Thanked: 300,619 Times View My Garage	*Premier rolls out the petrol* Rio High Points:** - Link to Diesel Rio Thread - 1st impressions - Premier introduces the petrol Rio across major metros and select Tier II cities. - Powered by a 1173 cc engine, delivering 77 BHP. - RiO pricing now starts at Rs 4.7 lakhs.
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17th October 2011, 16:07	#2
Nilesh5417 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,809 Thanked: 2,608 Times	*Re: Premier rolls out the petrol* Rio** How is it doing in terms of sales? Honestly, I'm yet to see a single one here in Pune on road! Saw the only showroom i ever did on my way back riding from Manali towards Delhi somewhere near Panipat i think.
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17th October 2011, 16:07	#3
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	*Re: Premier rolls out the petrol* Rio** The diesel one is a sales dud,i wonder who is going to buy this petrol one,which engine is it? Instead,they should have brought in the version with 1.3MJD engine.
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17th October 2011, 16:19	#4
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,238 Thanked: 3,139 Times	*Re: Premier rolls out the petrol* Rio** WHAT A TIMING! With petrol prices ever increasing, these guys are launching a petrol version, instead of bringing a better diesel version!
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17th October 2011, 16:31	#5
honeybee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dombivli Posts: 3,056 Thanked: 2,139 Times View My Garage	*Re: Premier rolls out the petrol* Rio** I have seen three RiOs so far, one at Powai, another at Badlapur - Neral stretch and the third in my office locality, each sighting at least a year apart. So it does sell in small numbers. There's been no marketing campaigns other than a few print ads, and the Premier dealer at Kurla didn't have any test vehicles, either the Rio or the Sigma (anyone remember that?), nor did they ever procure one. But it looks as if the vehicle has been selling a little, or else the company wouldn't be working on petrol and CRDi powerplants. It would be interesting to see how the RiO fares. Another capable vehicle which has now been pushed into oblivion is the Rhino. There's absolutely no news on this vehicle, and all the news the ICML (Rhino's manufacturer) are giving out is about their engine manufacturing and a global vehicle platform.
	() Thanks

17th October 2011, 17:38	#7
MalluDude BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kochi Posts: 397 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	*Re: Premier rolls out the petrol* Rio** WOW..that's some strategy. At a time when manufacturers are trying to conjure up a diesel mill for their petrol model, we have a company that launches a petrol car, that after it's diesel model is a failure. Wonder if they have a strategy at all!!
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17th October 2011, 17:48	#8
AdityaLN BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 83 Thanked: 24 Times	*Re: Premier rolls out the petrol* Rio** Whats the point..Forget Rio on road, haven't seen a Premier dealership in Bangalore. The earlier report said that Premier will be making 500 units till March 2010. Have they been able to move them? and where they are sourcing the engine from? Just realized, from sideways, the vehicle looks like the first generation RAV4.
	() Thanks

17th October 2011, 17:51	#9
Fordmanchau Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,666 Thanked: 340 Times	*Re: Premier rolls out the petrol* Rio** I have seen two here in Hyderabad. And I am not sure if the third one I saw was among the first two that I saw, but it was parked in a apartment complex, closer to my place. I find it pretty good from outside to be fair to it. And only if the interiors , engine and safety aspect is worked upon, IMO, this thing has potential. What it needs urgently though is proper ad campaigns. People are not even aware of it's existence.
	() Thanks

17th October 2011, 18:01	#10
Vishal.R BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Gandhinagar Posts: 329 Thanked: 613 Times	*Re: Premier rolls out the petrol* Rio** IMHO still costlier by min 1 lac. Starting price should be around 3.5 lac , i.e at par with entry level variants of petrol hatchbacks. Compare to hatchbacks, sole advantage is SUV’ish look / high GC. Disadvantages are 1.) Lack of service network and unproven long term reliability, poor re-sale value due to these factors. 2.) Handling (In Dippy’s words from above thread after quick test drive “I would not rule out toppling at high speeds” ) 3.) Poor fit and finish.
	() Thanks

17th October 2011, 18:05	#11
harimakesh BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chennai/Kuwait Posts: 502 Thanked: 354 Times	*Re: Premier rolls out the petrol* Rio** Just wondering What this earth shattering Launch by Premier is going to do to SUV market including the XUV? Premier Rio Joker amongst cars (read like Martuti ad SX4 Man amongst cars)
	() Thanks

17th October 2011, 18:55	#12
Positron BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 75 Thanked: 20 Times	*Re: Premier rolls out the petrol* Rio** Looks surprisingly familiar. What's this actually - Is this a re-badged Suzuki Jimny or is it a Daihastu Terios?
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17th October 2011, 19:06	#13
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	*Re: Premier rolls out the petrol* Rio** That petrol engine is sourced from Chery China.
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17th October 2011, 19:17	#14
asr245 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,162 Thanked: 389 Times	*Re: Premier rolls out the petrol* Rio** Only 1 question - Why? I am yet to see a Rio anywhere. This is an incompetent product from an incompetent company and we all know that. Doesn't the management know that yet?
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17th October 2011, 19:26	#15
Skyline GT-R BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 600 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	*Re: Premier rolls out the petrol* Rio** It is prev-gen Daihatsu Terios body indeed. Is it the reloaded 118NE Petrol engine? Maybe Premier got some orders from a Petroleum rich African country & they though what the heck lets try if someone buys this in Diesel crazy India. MY WILD IMAGINATIONS....
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Premier rolls out the *petrol* Rio

Premier rolls out the petrol Rio