Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2013. EDIT : Ford EcoSport it is!

RSR · 4th December 2013, 18:19

I faced a dilemma before casting my vote with three equally good contenders.

Obviously, I have only one vote. So who won and why?

The Ford EcoSport. Reason is safety. Each engine option has a variant with 6 airbags and ABS. The other two cars have only 2 airbags and ABS.

Besides, the Ford EcoSport Titanium(O) and Titanium AT variants constitute 3 out of the 4 sub-one million rupee cars with 6 airbags [the other one is the Hyundai i20 1.2 Asta(O)].

Safety must be rewarded. Affordable safety must be encouraged. So the EcoSport wins my vote. Kudos to Ford, well done!

gsb350 · 4th December 2013, 18:23

For Me its the FORD EcoSport. They introduced a new concept in the indian Markret within the right price range. The Ecosport is commanding a Premium if you want one today.

agbenny · 4th December 2013, 18:24

Voted for EcoSport

Reasons:

1. A new class/segment
2. A big gap filler
3. Attracted first time SUV buyer
4. Good urban SUV
5. Prudent Pricing
6. Wide array of Engines to choose
7. Design and product quality

This product was missed by most of the car manufacturers in India. Renault created a sensation which was extended by Ford and now made others woke up.

My second option is Mercedes A-Class. The pricing and segment doesn't attract votes, But still it created BMW and Audi to create and complete is a new segment.

BTW, The list has an option to choose "Worst product of the year too" :-)

joslicx · 4th December 2013, 18:30

Its the Hyundai Grand i10 for me. Hyundai managed to improve an impressive i10 and the Grand i10 deserves its name (though its poor choice for a name really!) Its the perfect balance of design, space, features, performance in a neat small package (one that is not too taxing on the pocket). Coupled with Hyundai's generally good reliability it is probably the best small car in India and perfect first car for anyone and everyone.

PS: Would have voted for Ecosport but I think MUVs/SUVs winning the car of the year in India might become a norm, given how SUV crazy we are.

S_U_N · 4th December 2013, 18:33

Voted for EcoSport.
BTW: Isn't there anything from Maruti stable this year? Quite strange, isn't it? Also, nothing from Tata Motors?

ramzsys · 4th December 2013, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilful

Wonder if GTO would consider having a Flop of the Year thread/poll as well?

I guess it is not necessary. The Verito Vibe will be chosen by consensus.

shankar.balan · 4th December 2013, 18:44

Without a doubt it is the EcoSport. A true game changer and a phenomenally accurate response to a long neglected market need!
It is a superb vehicle and ticks all the boxes for its specific target consumer segment.
Overwhelming market response clearly crowns it as the King this year!

Aditya · 4th December 2013, 18:50

Another vote for the Ford EcoSport. It's got it all - looks, price, equipment, handling and great engines. I was particularly impressed by the 1 litre EcoBoost unit's flexibility.

naveen.raju · 4th December 2013, 18:59

Voted for Ecosport. Not because I own one but due to the fact that it's one of the VFM cars available right now. It might not be the best but something for that price it certainly is.

k_ajay · 4th December 2013, 19:02

Voted Ecosport. Good out-of-the-gates pricing, lovely looking and engines that the masses have taken to. AT transmission too, which people now are looking up to. And class matching/leading safety kit (including 6 airbags).

All rounder.

HillMan · 4th December 2013, 19:13

Voted Ecosport for being a VFM proposition. Mainly due to its pricing for the host of equipments.

dass · 4th December 2013, 19:14

Voted for Amaze... it changed the fortunes of a company in India, which will ensure a few more years of Quality products in India.

tharian · 4th December 2013, 19:16

Looks like the results are more or less clear on the first day of polling.

Voted for the Ecosport because that is the only car I have driven from the list.
Not sure if I would get to drive any other cars listed here till the poll closes. The only other two I would consider is the Amaze and the I10 Grand out of which Amaze looses out due to the plain interiors and the i10, becuase of its average handling.
The plus from my side for these two cars would be the engine- Amaze, and the overall package-i10 Grand.

Regards

sansvk · 4th December 2013, 19:24

No guesses, its the Ford EcoSport. Ford would also walk away with "Worst Customer Satisfaction Award-Booking & Delivery"

bluevolt · 4th December 2013, 19:24

My vote is for Ford EcoSport. This car has redefined the meaning of compact yet attractive SUV which feels premium as well.

If there was a choice of second vote then it would be for Honda Amaze!

View Poll Results: Your Car of the Year 2013?
Hyundai Grand i10	115	8.44%
Chevrolet Sail (Sedan)	4	0.29%
Honda Amaze	250	18.36%
Chevrolet Enjoy	6	0.44%
Mahindra Verito Vibe	1	0.07%
Ford EcoSport	696	51.10%
Force Gurkha	5	0.37%
Mahindra e2o	35	2.57%
Isuzu D-Max	1	0.07%
Ashok Leyland Stile	8	0.59%
Nissan Terrano	21	1.54%
Skoda Octavia	152	11.16%
Honda CR-V	2	0.15%
BMW 1-Series	10	0.73%
Mercedes A-Class	32	2.35%
Isuzu MU-7	3	0.22%
Volvo V40 Cross Country	21	1.54%
Voters: 1362. You may not vote on this poll

4th December 2013, 18:19	#31
RSR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,803 Thanked: 6,579 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2013. EDIT : Ford EcoSport it is! I faced a dilemma before casting my vote with three equally good contenders. Obviously, I have only one vote. So who won and why? The Ford EcoSport. Reason is safety. Each engine option has a variant with 6 airbags and ABS. The other two cars have only 2 airbags and ABS. Besides, the Ford EcoSport Titanium(O) and Titanium AT variants constitute 3 out of the 4 sub-one million rupee cars with 6 airbags [the other one is the Hyundai i20 1.2 Asta(O)]. Safety must be rewarded. Affordable safety must be encouraged. So the EcoSport wins my vote. Kudos to Ford, well done! Last edited by RSR : 4th December 2013 at 18:37.
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4th December 2013, 18:23	#32
gsb350 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 42 Thanked: 13 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2013. EDIT : Ford EcoSport it is! For Me its the FORD EcoSport. They introduced a new concept in the indian Markret within the right price range. The Ecosport is commanding a Premium if you want one today.
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4th December 2013, 18:24	#33
agbenny Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: TN38 Posts: 1,069 Thanked: 276 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2013. EDIT : Ford EcoSport it is! Voted for EcoSport Reasons: 1. A new class/segment 2. A big gap filler 3. Attracted first time SUV buyer 4. Good urban SUV 5. Prudent Pricing 6. Wide array of Engines to choose 7. Design and product quality This product was missed by most of the car manufacturers in India. Renault created a sensation which was extended by Ford and now made others woke up. My second option is Mercedes A-Class. The pricing and segment doesn't attract votes, But still it created BMW and Audi to create and complete is a new segment. BTW, The list has an option to choose "Worst product of the year too" :-) Last edited by agbenny : 4th December 2013 at 18:30.
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4th December 2013, 18:30	#34
joslicx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,286 Thanked: 1,011 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2013. EDIT : Ford EcoSport it is! Its the Hyundai Grand i10 for me. Hyundai managed to improve an impressive i10 and the Grand i10 deserves its name (though its poor choice for a name really!) Its the perfect balance of design, space, features, performance in a neat small package (one that is not too taxing on the pocket). Coupled with Hyundai's generally good reliability it is probably the best small car in India and perfect first car for anyone and everyone. PS: Would have voted for Ecosport but I think MUVs/SUVs winning the car of the year in India might become a norm, given how SUV crazy we are.
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4th December 2013, 18:33	#35
S_U_N Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oslo Posts: 1,809 Thanked: 417 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2013. EDIT : Ford EcoSport it is! Voted for EcoSport. BTW: Isn't there anything from Maruti stable this year? Quite strange, isn't it? Also, nothing from Tata Motors?
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4th December 2013, 18:44	#37
shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,368 Thanked: 23,150 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/2 (8)	Without a doubt it is the EcoSport. A true game changer and a phenomenally accurate response to a long neglected market need! It is a superb vehicle and ticks all the boxes for its specific target consumer segment. Overwhelming market response clearly crowns it as the King this year!
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4th December 2013, 18:50	#38
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,835 Thanked: 77,043 Times View My Garage	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2013. EDIT : Ford EcoSport it is! Another vote for the Ford EcoSport. It's got it all - looks, price, equipment, handling and great engines. I was particularly impressed by the 1 litre EcoBoost unit's flexibility.
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4th December 2013, 18:59	#39
naveen.raju Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cochin Posts: 4,834 Thanked: 8,921 Times View My Garage	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2013. EDIT : Ford EcoSport it is! Voted for Ecosport. Not because I own one but due to the fact that it's one of the VFM cars available right now. It might not be the best but something for that price it certainly is.
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4th December 2013, 19:02	#40
k_ajay Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,379 Thanked: 1,138 Times View My Garage	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2013. EDIT : Ford EcoSport it is! Voted Ecosport. Good out-of-the-gates pricing, lovely looking and engines that the masses have taken to. AT transmission too, which people now are looking up to. And class matching/leading safety kit (including 6 airbags). All rounder. Last edited by k_ajay : 4th December 2013 at 19:04.
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4th December 2013, 19:13	#41
HillMan BHPian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 756 Thanked: 504 Times View My Garage	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2013. EDIT : Ford EcoSport it is! Voted Ecosport for being a VFM proposition. Mainly due to its pricing for the host of equipments.
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4th December 2013, 19:14	#42
dass Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,291 Thanked: 737 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2013. EDIT : Ford EcoSport it is! Voted for Amaze... it changed the fortunes of a company in India, which will ensure a few more years of Quality products in India.
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4th December 2013, 19:16	#43
tharian Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SBC Posts: 3,985 Thanked: 8,039 Times View My Garage	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2013. EDIT : Ford EcoSport it is! Looks like the results are more or less clear on the first day of polling. Voted for the Ecosport because that is the only car I have driven from the list. Not sure if I would get to drive any other cars listed here till the poll closes. The only other two I would consider is the Amaze and the I10 Grand out of which Amaze looses out due to the plain interiors and the i10, becuase of its average handling. The plus from my side for these two cars would be the engine- Amaze, and the overall package-i10 Grand. Regards
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4th December 2013, 19:24	#44
sansvk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 582 Thanked: 281 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2013. EDIT : Ford EcoSport it is! No guesses, its the Ford EcoSport. Ford would also walk away with "Worst Customer Satisfaction Award-Booking & Delivery"
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4th December 2013, 19:24	#45
bluevolt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,274 Thanked: 3,474 Times View My Garage	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2013. EDIT : Ford EcoSport it is! My vote is for Ford EcoSport. This car has redefined the meaning of compact yet attractive SUV which feels premium as well. If there was a choice of second vote then it would be for Honda Amaze!
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