New Esteem to be out in six months

rahul_intlad · 8th December 2006, 15:54

Maruti is adding more to our confusion of new baleno....

Just read in the economic times:

A new esteem should be out in six months.However unlike the zen, Maruti is not likely to discontinue the production of the Esteem.

"The esteem averages sales of 2000 units permonth and we are not likely to stop that.In any case the Esteem has metamorphosed over time" ,Rahul Srivastava,commercial business head,west zone,MUL

Source:
Economic Times, Pune edition

finneyp · 8th December 2006, 16:00

What is wrong with Maruti??? Why can't they bring some new Cars???
All what we see is New Zen, New Wagon R, New Esteem and next will be New Baleno!

ajitkommini · 8th December 2006, 16:04

Hope the new esteem is a proper drivers car and not another egg on wheels! *cough* new 'zen' *cough*

planet_rocker · 8th December 2006, 16:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by finneyp

What is wrong with Maruti??? Why can't they bring some new Cars???
All what we see is New Zen, New Wagon R, New Esteem and next will be New Baleno!

I guess MS will be launching a new baleno (Suzuki SX4) ...source ACI (september anniversary issue)

CrAzY dRiVeR · 8th December 2006, 16:31

From what i could figure out... He's saying there wont be changes to the esteem...

And, where did you get the info that its will be out in 6 months???

This is the article, right???

[quote]PUNE: Maruti Udyog (MUL) is stepping on the diesel pedal. The Swift, its hatchback offering launched as a petrol car about 18 months ago, is expected to get the 1.3 litre multi jet diesel engine from Fiat. The diesel version of the Swift, currently undergoing tests, is “coming soon,” sources said, without specifying a timeline.

While company officials, who were in Pune for the launch of the Zen Estilo, declined to comment, sources said a new Esteem should also be out in the next six months. However, unlike the Zen, whose production MUL discontinued eight months prior to the launch of the current model, the car maker is not likely to discontinue the production of the Esteem, these sources maintained.

“The Esteem averages sales of 2,000 units per month and we are not likely to stop that. In any case, the Esteem has metamorphosed over time,” Rakesh Srivastava, commercial business head, west zone, MUL, added. He was speaking to reporters after unveiling the Zen Estilo here on Thursday.
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They are only just now hearing of the diesel swift... Maruti has loads of prokects in the pipeline.. Like the new baleno, diesel swift... Dont think they will go ahead and replace the esteem so soon...

Further... They have denied it... Only the 'sources' have spoken about the work... he esteem figures are respactble considering, the zen was phased out when it had similar figures, and esteem is a class above it... Still,its bought in the taxi segment, and by banks and all...

yeis · 8th December 2006, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

From what i could figure out... He's saying there wont be changes to the esteem...

Exactly. I am puzzled too. The report doesn't talk about discontinuation or relaunch of Esteem!

rohitbagai · 8th December 2006, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

While company officials, who were in Pune for the launch of the Zen Estilo, declined to comment, sources said a new Esteem should also be out in the next six months.

I guess it means it will be out in 6 months..I read it as another face lift?

nickatnite · 8th December 2006, 20:12

I love the "Esteem".One can still find a well preserved car even in the US, in Newyork especially, where small cars are more in demand by private users!.Nothing can beat the Esteem as far as driving is concerned.Here's a pic of my dad's 1994 Maruti 1000, that i enjoy driving even today!.It has 163000 plus km on the meter and is still alive and kicking!!......

CrAzY dRiVeR · 8th December 2006, 21:03

'Sources' said...

No need they are always right...

I think the only car they can get 'off the shelf' is the liana... Which wont be succesful here...

theMAG · 8th December 2006, 21:31

Poor Maruti. They may not have any more 5 year old dies that Suzuki stopped making use of elsewhere in the world.

Not really

DuHasstMich · 9th December 2006, 00:33

The most annoying part about Maruti is that they never improve the performance of the car! All they can come up with is "clear headlamps" and "cupholders" and then they go ahead and call it a new car.
Not to mention that all new models have parts that are actually hand-downs from other models.

rr_zen · 9th December 2006, 02:13

Am sure Maruti cannot let go of a worthy car such as the Esteem. Lets hope at least this time we get to see some engine mods et al instead of pure cosmetic ones and they will find their way into many of the good hearted Indians if they are sensible enough to provide ABS and Airbags !(Am I asking too much !! ??) By the way, I just wanted to let you all know that the Suzuki Esteem in the US is nothing but our dear old Baleno..Comes with a 1.6L..Looks exactly like the Baleno (maybe a bit shrunk) but tagged Esteem, I had a close look at one of the cars that was parked at Walmart the other day. But the sad part is that brands like Suzuki and Hyundai are looked down here in the US.

rr_zen · 9th December 2006, 02:42

Guys, here's the latest news from the Times of India...

"After Zen, it is time for Esteem and Baleno to undergo a makeover. Sources said Maruti Udyog will roll out two new sedans with a price tag of Rs 5 lakh and Rs 9 lakh next year.

While the sedan with lower price tag will replace Esteem, that carrying higher sticker price will edge out Baleno, MUL’s jinxed offering in the luxury segment.

Ahead of that, MUL will introduce the diesel variant of Swift next February-March. The diesel plant that is under construction, will cater exclusively to Swift.

While most of it will be used in domestic market, the rest are likely to be shipped to Suzuki’s Hungary plant where Swift is manufactured for EU markets."

Lets keep fingers crossed !!

esteem_lover · 9th December 2006, 08:36

Suzuki might want to get the naming conventions right. the present baleno in india is the esteem in most places & the present esteem is known only as the swift worldwide. maybe maruthi wants to name the new baleno as the esteem, as per their international convention. LOL

CrAzY dRiVeR · 9th December 2006, 12:03

5 L and 9 lakh???

seems unlikely... 5 L car is ok... But, dont think Suzuki will take on direct competition Toyota Corolla and honda civic and the likes... 7 L seems more likely...

Baleno ia an excellent car... But a new baleno wont get much buyers from a segment above... Like what happened to the lancer cedia...

8th December 2006, 15:54	#1
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	New Esteem to be out in six months Maruti is adding more to our confusion of new baleno.... Just read in the economic times: A new esteem should be out in six months.However unlike the zen, Maruti is not likely to discontinue the production of the Esteem. "The esteem averages sales of 2000 units permonth and we are not likely to stop that.In any case the Esteem has metamorphosed over time" ,Rahul Srivastava,commercial business head,west zone,MUL Source: Economic Times, Pune edition
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8th December 2006, 16:00	#2
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	What is wrong with Maruti??? Why can't they bring some new Cars??? All what we see is New Zen, New Wagon R, New Esteem and next will be New Baleno!
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8th December 2006, 16:04	#3
ajitkommini BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 490 Thanked: 124 Times	Hope the new esteem is a proper drivers car and not another egg on wheels! cough new 'zen' cough
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8th December 2006, 16:31	#5
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,180 Thanked: 73,502 Times View My Garage	From what i could figure out... He's saying there wont be changes to the esteem... And, where did you get the info that its will be out in 6 months??? This is the article, right??? [quote]PUNE: Maruti Udyog (MUL) is stepping on the diesel pedal. The Swift, its hatchback offering launched as a petrol car about 18 months ago, is expected to get the 1.3 litre multi jet diesel engine from Fiat. The diesel version of the Swift, currently undergoing tests, is “coming soon,” sources said, without specifying a timeline. While company officials, who were in Pune for the launch of the Zen Estilo, declined to comment, sources said a new Esteem should also be out in the next six months. However, unlike the Zen, whose production MUL discontinued eight months prior to the launch of the current model, the car maker is not likely to discontinue the production of the Esteem, these sources maintained. “The Esteem averages sales of 2,000 units per month and we are not likely to stop that. In any case, the Esteem has metamorphosed over time,” Rakesh Srivastava, commercial business head, west zone, MUL, added. He was speaking to reporters after unveiling the Zen Estilo here on Thursday. [quote] They are only just now hearing of the diesel swift... Maruti has loads of prokects in the pipeline.. Like the new baleno, diesel swift... Dont think they will go ahead and replace the esteem so soon... Further... They have denied it... Only the 'sources' have spoken about the work... he esteem figures are respactble considering, the zen was phased out when it had similar figures, and esteem is a class above it... Still,its bought in the taxi segment, and by banks and all... Last edited by CrAzY dRiVeR : 8th December 2006 at 16:32.
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8th December 2006, 20:12	#8
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	I love the "Esteem".One can still find a well preserved car even in the US, in Newyork especially, where small cars are more in demand by private users!.Nothing can beat the Esteem as far as driving is concerned.Here's a pic of my dad's 1994 Maruti 1000, that i enjoy driving even today!.It has 163000 plus km on the meter and is still alive and kicking!!......
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8th December 2006, 21:03	#9
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,180 Thanked: 73,502 Times View My Garage	'Sources' said... No need they are always right... I think the only car they can get 'off the shelf' is the liana... Which wont be succesful here... Last edited by CrAzY dRiVeR : 8th December 2006 at 21:08.
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8th December 2006, 21:31	#10
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	Poor Maruti. They may not have any more 5 year old dies that Suzuki stopped making use of elsewhere in the world. Not really Last edited by theMAG : 8th December 2006 at 21:32.
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9th December 2006, 00:33	#11
DuHasstMich BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pune,Delhi Posts: 183 Thanked: 170 Times	The most annoying part about Maruti is that they never improve the performance of the car! All they can come up with is "clear headlamps" and "cupholders" and then they go ahead and call it a new car. Not to mention that all new models have parts that are actually hand-downs from other models.
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9th December 2006, 02:13	#12
rr_zen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 1,799 Thanked: 400 Times View My Garage	Am sure Maruti cannot let go of a worthy car such as the Esteem. Lets hope at least this time we get to see some engine mods et al instead of pure cosmetic ones and they will find their way into many of the good hearted Indians if they are sensible enough to provide ABS and Airbags !(Am I asking too much !! ??) By the way, I just wanted to let you all know that the Suzuki Esteem in the US is nothing but our dear old Baleno..Comes with a 1.6L..Looks exactly like the Baleno (maybe a bit shrunk) but tagged Esteem, I had a close look at one of the cars that was parked at Walmart the other day. But the sad part is that brands like Suzuki and Hyundai are looked down here in the US.
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9th December 2006, 02:42	#13
rr_zen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 1,799 Thanked: 400 Times View My Garage	Guys, here's the latest news from the Times of India... "After Zen, it is time for Esteem and Baleno to undergo a makeover. Sources said Maruti Udyog will roll out two new sedans with a price tag of Rs 5 lakh and Rs 9 lakh next year. While the sedan with lower price tag will replace Esteem, that carrying higher sticker price will edge out Baleno, MUL’s jinxed offering in the luxury segment. Ahead of that, MUL will introduce the diesel variant of Swift next February-March. The diesel plant that is under construction, will cater exclusively to Swift. While most of it will be used in domestic market, the rest are likely to be shipped to Suzuki’s Hungary plant where Swift is manufactured for EU markets." Lets keep fingers crossed !!
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9th December 2006, 08:36	#14
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Suzuki might want to get the naming conventions right. the present baleno in india is the esteem in most places & the present esteem is known only as the swift worldwide. maybe maruthi wants to name the new baleno as the esteem, as per their international convention. LOL
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9th December 2006, 12:03	#15
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,180 Thanked: 73,502 Times View My Garage	5 L and 9 lakh??? seems unlikely... 5 L car is ok... But, dont think Suzuki will take on direct competition Toyota Corolla and honda civic and the likes... 7 L seems more likely... Baleno ia an excellent car... But a new baleno wont get much buyers from a segment above... Like what happened to the lancer cedia...
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