Renault Logan - News. Edit: With Spy Pics

ranc · 19th March 2007, 16:06

I read it in couple of other forums that the launch date for the Logan is 3rd April, is it true, can somebody close to M&M confirm this and also what all variants will be launched initially. I cant understand their policy of manufacturing close to 100 cars a day and that too for last three months and stowing them away for a April launch at this rate they must have already produced close to 9000 cars, why sit on that kind of inventory ?? Beats me, but can anyone confirm the launch date of 3rd April.

Ciao

higautham · 19th March 2007, 18:53

. I cant understand their policy of manufacturing close to 100 cars a day and that too for last three months and stowing them away for a April launch at this rate they must have already produced close to 9000 cars,

Ciao[/quote]

they may be planning to make the waiting period nill, and thus they can have an edge over the huge waiting period of swift. But i wonder if they are manufacturing thismuch amount of cars daily, where they will keep these cars safe. considering this, we can expect the launch very soon.

amtak · 21st March 2007, 10:38

All,

Yesterday I read in AutoCar India that Mahindra would NOT be launching it in white colour for the base models so that it does not become a TAXI. I think this is a smart move by Mahindra guys. The ads are now getting on to the nerves as its high time the Logan hits the market...

benbsb29 · 21st March 2007, 10:42

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Originally Posted by amtak

All,

Yesterday I read in AutoCar India that Mahindra would NOT be launching it in white colour for the base models so that it does not become a TAXI. I think this is a smart move by Mahindra guys. The ads are now getting on to the nerves as its high time the Logan hits the market...

Is it necessary that taxis should always be only in white?
Also, getting them repainted isnt all that difficult if the need is severe.

This may only be a temporary move... it would only be a matter of time before they give in. If they can bring down the Scorpio to cab levels, i am sure the Logan would.

amtak · 21st March 2007, 10:46

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

Is it necessary that taxis should always be only in white?

Even I used to wonder as we see tourist taxis in a lot of colours but it is necessary that a tourist taxi must be in white...even I didn't know this when my college professor told me I wasnt ready to believe him but when I read it in ACI, my doubt got resolved.

Rtech · 21st March 2007, 10:52

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but it is necessary that a tourist taxi must be in white..

No! It can be any colour. The distinguishing factor is the colour of the licence plate - yellow background with black letters. It's just that with India being a hot country, white seem's to be the most popular for tourist cars. Also, I guess many operators now tend to believe that white is a compulsory colour simply because we've all become accustomed to it.

ajmat · 21st March 2007, 11:28

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Originally Posted by Rtech

No, white seem's to be the most popular for tourist cars. Also, I guess many operators now tend to believe that white is a compulsory colour simply because we've all become accustomed to it.

also cheaper to repair

amtak · 21st March 2007, 11:52

May be we need to check with the Local Authorities. Even I used to believe that they could be in any color till the time I came across this news. Even in my company the Tourist cars are Maroon, Silver and a host of other colours including black.

Anyone from Orix or Routes here who can give an insight?

himanshugoswami · 21st March 2007, 19:27

another reason is that at least till about a couple of years back, white was the cheapest colour in any car since it was non-metallic. Maruti still has this pricing policy. that is one reason why many taxis are white.

nevertouchme · 21st March 2007, 21:19

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Originally Posted by sajo

Mainstream media reporting this or not, such kind of flipping is dangerous.

What the ???. The test driver is not wearing a helmet or any thing?

If a sedan can flip easily, now where are the pics of Wagon R, Santro and Omni Flipping??

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We have about 200 Cabs in our office. All of them are white... No alien colors in the Fleet. I wonder why?

Cheers,
Jai...

theMAG · 21st March 2007, 22:36

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Originally Posted by nevertouchme

If a sedan can flip easily, now where are the pics of Wagon R, Santro and Omni Flipping??

And M800, Reva...The manufacturers were probably given a free hand by the Indian Govt to control the Indian population with these vehicles - wouldnt be surprised if these vehicles are listed under "birth control devices" by the govt

nitrous · 22nd March 2007, 01:19

CNN-IBN: Mahindra Logan gets Homologation certificate.

saurabh711 · 22nd March 2007, 14:26

I'm sure that driver is in quite some control while flipping the car on two wheels... I have seen this on Top Gear long time back...

amtak · 12th December 2009, 13:27

Sorry for digging this thread out of the grave. Is New Logan coming at this Expo?

ashutoshb · 12th December 2009, 14:15

Various auto mags report that it is expected in December. But Mahindra Renault might push it to the expo (january).

19th March 2007, 16:06	#121
ranc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lost somewhere on the Leh Manali hway Posts: 516 Thanked: 14 Times	I read it in couple of other forums that the launch date for the Logan is 3rd April, is it true, can somebody close to M&M confirm this and also what all variants will be launched initially. I cant understand their policy of manufacturing close to 100 cars a day and that too for last three months and stowing them away for a April launch at this rate they must have already produced close to 9000 cars, why sit on that kind of inventory ?? Beats me, but can anyone confirm the launch date of 3rd April. Ciao
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19th March 2007, 18:53	#122
higautham BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 95 Thanked: Once	. I cant understand their policy of manufacturing close to 100 cars a day and that too for last three months and stowing them away for a April launch at this rate they must have already produced close to 9000 cars, Ciao[/quote] they may be planning to make the waiting period nill, and thus they can have an edge over the huge waiting period of swift. But i wonder if they are manufacturing thismuch amount of cars daily, where they will keep these cars safe. considering this, we can expect the launch very soon.
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21st March 2007, 10:38	#123
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,914 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	All, Yesterday I read in AutoCar India that Mahindra would NOT be launching it in white colour for the base models so that it does not become a TAXI. I think this is a smart move by Mahindra guys. The ads are now getting on to the nerves as its high time the Logan hits the market...
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21st March 2007, 11:52	#128
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,914 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	May be we need to check with the Local Authorities. Even I used to believe that they could be in any color till the time I came across this news. Even in my company the Tourist cars are Maroon, Silver and a host of other colours including black. Anyone from Orix or Routes here who can give an insight?
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21st March 2007, 19:27	#129
himanshugoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 2,303 Thanked: 2,619 Times	another reason is that at least till about a couple of years back, white was the cheapest colour in any car since it was non-metallic. Maruti still has this pricing policy. that is one reason why many taxis are white.
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22nd March 2007, 01:19	#132
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	CNN-IBN: Mahindra Logan gets Homologation certificate.
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22nd March 2007, 14:26	#133
saurabh711 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 100 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	I'm sure that driver is in quite some control while flipping the car on two wheels... I have seen this on Top Gear long time back...
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12th December 2009, 13:27	#134
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,914 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	Sorry for digging this thread out of the grave. Is New Logan coming at this Expo?
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12th December 2009, 14:15	#135
ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,755 Thanked: 4,287 Times View My Garage	Various auto mags report that it is expected in December. But Mahindra Renault might push it to the expo (january).
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