Premier Automobiles -- Is it still alive??

salilpawar1 · 15th February 2007, 17:07

Premier Automobiles a.k.a PAL a.k.a makers of Premier Padmini (Fiat 1100) had revived recently with the "launch" of an Omni-like van called Sigma. But after that I have not heard anything about it. I have not seen a single Sigma on the road not even a test mule. Where has this company disappeared??

sajo · 15th February 2007, 17:22

Premier is very much alive. I have seen several Premier Sigmas, both test mules and otherwise, as also the Sigma light truck. Looks better than the ACE.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 15th February 2007, 17:23

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Originally Posted by salilpawar1

Premier Automobiles a.k.a PAL a.k.a makers of Premier Padmini (Fiat 1100) had revived recently with the "launch" of an Omni-like van called Sigma. But after that I have not heard anything about it. I have not seen a single Sigma on the road not even a test mule. Where has this company disappeared??

I have seen one in trivandrum... Looked good... But didnt see any after that...

I dont think it worked out as they planned...

theMAG · 15th February 2007, 17:33

Premier is still alive - not Automobiles. They've evolved into Premier Automation - which manufacture machining centers. They're in Pune on the road to Chakan from Pune. On the left side.

salilpawar1 · 15th February 2007, 17:39

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Originally Posted by theMAG

Premier is still alive - not Automobiles. They've evolved into Premier Automation - which manufacture machining centers. They're in Pune on the road to Chakan from Pune. On the left side.

I guess Premier Automation might be a different company altogether considering Premier Automobiles still exists....

Mpower · 15th February 2007, 19:56

PAL is supposed to have relocated to Pune after selling of their massive property holdings in Mumbai.

The Sigma now also has a load carrying version like the ACE. But do they have any dealership network anymore? They are using HM engines like Sonalika.

sajo · 15th February 2007, 20:16

I have seen the advertisements for the Sigma in a daily here, so they must be having dealers, though outside metro areas.

agspins · 15th February 2007, 22:50

yep premier is very much alive...with there SIGMA vans and Roadster pick up's as well as SIGMA ambulance models launched last year. they are making these models in collaboration with china motors taiwan.....

amtak · 15th February 2007, 22:56

Can anyone give me the website of the company...? I saw one Roadster yesterday and feel that the Ace certainly looks good. However I can safely say that Sigma Van Looks better than the soon to be launched Ace van.

aah78 · 16th February 2007, 04:40

amtak, here you go.. Premier Ltd. - and it's Roadstar

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rr_zen · 16th February 2007, 06:15

The Sigma Family looks almost like a Maruti Versa. Do we have any road tests of these vehicles as yet ?

amtak · 16th February 2007, 17:03

However, one cannot click on the dealer link!

No, I am not buying it!!! Just wanted to see how many dealers they have appointed.

salilpawar1 · 16th February 2007, 21:44

This is slightly offtopic

There is one piece of accesory which the Sigma shares with the Premier Padmini. Quite easy. Can anybody guess it?

Absar · 16th February 2007, 21:58

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Originally Posted by salilpawar1

This is slightly offtopic

There is one piece of accesory which the Sigma shares with the Premier Padmini. Quite easy. Can anybody guess it?

Got it! Its the wheel covers!!

amtak · 16th February 2007, 22:03

Salil, its the wheel caps! How can u miss them. They still look good in these times!

15th February 2007, 17:07	#1
salilpawar1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (MH-01) Posts: 853 Thanked: 252 Times View My Garage	Premier Automobiles -- Is it still alive?? Premier Automobiles a.k.a PAL a.k.a makers of Premier Padmini (Fiat 1100) had revived recently with the "launch" of an Omni-like van called Sigma. But after that I have not heard anything about it. I have not seen a single Sigma on the road not even a test mule. Where has this company disappeared??
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15th February 2007, 17:22	#2
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,157 Times	Premier is very much alive. I have seen several Premier Sigmas, both test mules and otherwise, as also the Sigma light truck. Looks better than the ACE.
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15th February 2007, 17:33	#4
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,196 Thanked: 1,821 Times View My Garage	Premier is still alive - not Automobiles. They've evolved into Premier Automation - which manufacture machining centers. They're in Pune on the road to Chakan from Pune. On the left side.
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15th February 2007, 19:56	#6
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,397 Thanked: 1,735 Times View My Garage	PAL is supposed to have relocated to Pune after selling of their massive property holdings in Mumbai. The Sigma now also has a load carrying version like the ACE. But do they have any dealership network anymore? They are using HM engines like Sonalika.
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15th February 2007, 20:16	#7
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,157 Times	I have seen the advertisements for the Sigma in a daily here, so they must be having dealers, though outside metro areas.
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15th February 2007, 22:50	#8
agspins Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MH-31 Posts: 1,660 Thanked: 532 Times View My Garage	yep premier is very much alive...with there SIGMA vans and Roadster pick up's as well as SIGMA ambulance models launched last year. they are making these models in collaboration with china motors taiwan.....
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15th February 2007, 22:56	#9
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,984 Thanked: 1,108 Times	Can anyone give me the website of the company...? I saw one Roadster yesterday and feel that the Ace certainly looks good. However I can safely say that Sigma Van Looks better than the soon to be launched Ace van.
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16th February 2007, 04:40	#10
aah78 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC / BOM Posts: 4,723 Thanked: 3,417 Times View My Garage	website amtak, here you go.. Premier Ltd. - and it's Roadstar . Last edited by aah78 : 16th February 2007 at 05:07.
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16th February 2007, 06:15	#11
rr_zen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 1,810 Thanked: 423 Times View My Garage	The Sigma Family looks almost like a Maruti Versa. Do we have any road tests of these vehicles as yet ? Last edited by rr_zen : 16th February 2007 at 06:16.
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16th February 2007, 17:03	#12
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,984 Thanked: 1,108 Times	Thanks! However, one cannot click on the dealer link! No, I am not buying it!!! Just wanted to see how many dealers they have appointed.
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16th February 2007, 21:44	#13
salilpawar1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (MH-01) Posts: 853 Thanked: 252 Times View My Garage	This is slightly offtopic There is one piece of accesory which the Sigma shares with the Premier Padmini. Quite easy. Can anybody guess it?
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16th February 2007, 22:03	#15
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,984 Thanked: 1,108 Times	Salil, its the wheel caps! How can u miss them. They still look good in these times!
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