Re: SCOOP! Mercedes B-Class caught testing in India! Quote:
Originally Posted by issigonis >>>
I won't be surprised to see the 1er and the A3 crossing swords with each other in battleground India, maybe in the next couple of years.
For the hardcore Bimmer fan, there might just be an inline six turbo with -touch wood -hydraulic steering to keep the image going.
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issigonis | Quote:
Originally Posted by vb-san Why is it linked to the Mini? Especially with the fact that the 1 is more of a proper 5 seater hatchback. |
Issigonis sir, can you please quote the reference(a link may be!), for the news from BS. Thanks.
Vb-san sir, I accept 1 er is a different car against a Mini, but if you can remember we had this discussion before, and there was also a quote from BMW india head that they have no intentions of bringing the 1 for now(Which of course might change in future). And given the fact that there could a mini countryman on its way to us, which is a proper 5 seater, why do they need a 1 er here? But on the other hand, if they even bring in the 1, where will you place it? above mini - not possible! too costly. Below mini - not possible, will spoil the 1 image. Unlike the B-class, 1 er is more like the golf/A class or the A 1. Moreover, as the Merc India head says, if you have to bring in the entire range of cars, you need that market demand and local suppliers, who could produce the quality spares necessary. Quote:
Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Honegg said Mercedes-Benz India was prepared to produce the new B-Class in the country. With regard to impact of the weakening rupee, he said it was severe and resulted in the prices of cars being increased twice this year. As a measure to cut costs, the company was adopting various measures, including advising its executives to travel Economy class and restrict official travel wherever possible.
To a query on when Mercedes-Benz would bring its entire range to the country, he said it was poised to do so by 2016. Noting that it was on course, he said most of the cars would be available by 2014. The right-hand drive version of GLK, its SUV, would be the highlight in 2016. Queried if the company was planning to increase sourcing of components locally, he said it was keen, but a lot depended on the sales volume. The suppliers, he added, also looked forward to large orders.
| The Hindu : Business / Companies : Mercedes unveils new B-Class
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