[narayan]

Originally Posted by THE-U-

I think this is faulty logic. While there is certainly some truth to this thinking, VFM is a big thing anywhere. If Scorpio can come up with a fabulous interior and all the toys that innova has and provide better performance with a standard 4x4 then they would be successful. If Mahindra expects to sell a Rs.10L Scorpio, it should have all the features and fit and finish of the Rs.15L Honda CR-V. My only surprise is that why are Indian car companies other than TATA not able to do that? If the quality is on par or above that of the competition one can easily turn things around. I would take the Safari anyday over the Pajaro 2.8 although the Safari interior is not upto the mark.

there are very few out there who make a "logical" choice when buying cars !! im sure most of us out here too probably look at intangibles as they say ( emotion, branding, perception ) upto say 80% and probably 20% could be logical factors like ( specs, VFM) etc

[himanshugoswami]

Originally Posted by THE-U-

all the toys that innova has and provide better performance with a standard 4x4 then they would be successful.

Pray what toys does the Innova have that a scorpio doesnt?

Better performance than the innova? it already has that mate!

[suman]

Originally Posted by himanshugoswami

Pray what toys does the Innova have that a scorpio doesnt?

How about Electric OSRVM, headlamp levelling, immobiliser activation switch on dash, Door ajar warning, seat belt warning, SRS Airbags & ABS to rattle off a few? There are some more........

And when you say the Scorpio has better performance than the Innova, can you please be specific which aspects you are referring to? Just the bhp alone I presume?

[prince_alex]

Originally Posted by suman

How about Electric OSRVM, headlamp levelling, immobiliser activation switch on dash, Door ajar warning, seat belt warning, SRS Airbags & ABS to rattle off a few? There are some more........

And when you say the Scorpio has better performance than the Innova, can you please be specific which aspects you are referring to? Just the bhp alone I presume?

Innova has much better leg room for all 3 rows, A/C for all 3 rows, better driving comfort as compared to scorpio.

[Mpower]

10L segment is mostly about snob value and not much about VFM. Even Hyundai and TATA are finding it tough to compete in this segment because of their background and image

Wonder how Mahindra will fare. Good thing is that there is no foriegn competetion for SUVs in that price range.

[danlalan]

this move by mahindra will keep toyota smiling.....since innova will become the lone player in that price bracket..for certain variants....

[THE-U-]

Originally Posted by Mpower

10L segment is mostly about snob value and not much about VFM. Even Hyundai and TATA are finding it tough to compete in this segment because of their background and image

Wonder how Mahindra will fare. Good thing is that there is no foriegn competetion for SUVs in that price range.

Well, Hyundai's VFM is starting to sell cars abroad. If Mahindras and Tatas are going to price these vehicles on par with their international competition, they better pack a lot more features with better fit and finish. Right now, even the Safari's interior fit and finish doesn't stack up well with that of Innova.

Although I prefer Safari for its 4x4, road presence, ground clearance and dealer network over Innova, I think currently its over priced for what it offers. A EX 4x4 at Rs.7.5-8L may be more reasonable, since everything is locally made other than the Common Rail. If Toyota manages to price the Fortuner at Rs.12L, the Safari/ Scorpio at Rs.10L will suffer big time in my opinion.

[Mpower]

Originally Posted by THE-U-

Well, Hyundai's VFM is starting to sell cars abroad. If Mahindras and Tatas are going to price these vehicles on par with their international competition

Its true Hyundai is selling lots of Sonatas and Tucsons in the US, but D seg is still a VFM category here whereas a luxury category in India. In the US, Hyundai is having trouble selling the Azera because of image problem. Even in India Embera being much cheaper than Camry and equally competent is not appreciated.

[THE-U-]

Originally Posted by Mpower

In the US, Hyundai is having trouble selling the Azera because of image problem. Even in India Embera being much cheaper than Camry and equally competent is not appreciated.

I think the Azera lacks some features like the lack of HID lights and NAV system etc. in the US. IIRC that is available in the Avalaon. I would prefer the Embera over Accord and Camry in India, however, what you say is true. By decreasing the price a few more lakhs, I would think Embera would move off the lots, I guess.