Crazy discounts have begun - Renault Captur at Rs. 3 lakhs off

84.monsoon · 22nd November 2019, 12:45

The period of crazy discounts we were anticipating as the BS IV era ends have just not been forthcoming so far. Although there are decent discounts, however, the real steep discounting has not arrived.

Until now! Renault is offering Rs. 3 lakhs discount on ex-showroom prices, according to the below AutoCar report. This means the top end Diesel Dual Tone Platine variant now retails for under Rs. 10 Lakhs! This is almost Rs. 4 lakhs off from the introductory price for this capable SUV, making this a real steal.

https://www.autocarindia.com/car-new...scounts-414999

Captur was launched almost exactly two years ago and received positive reviews, however has been a sales dud, probably due to the high launch price. Renault cut the price once earlier this year but sales simply did not pick up. The design is not traditional upright SUV, but a nice cross-over look with french design flair!

I hope Nissan follows suit and and brings the top end Diesel Kicks under Rs. 10 lakhs ex-showroom, that would be a complete steal. Also hoping Renault would bring the Duster 4WD to the same price point.

Roy.S · 22nd November 2019, 13:19

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Captur was launched almost exactly two years ago and received positive reviews...

Not on this forum. Renault and the 'Captur' were pilloried here and rightfully so.

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has been a sales dud, probably due to the high launch price.

The high price may have done some minor damage but the real reason was the way the car was marketed as being similar to the European version. Renault have only themselves to blame for the market response.

At this price point I wouldn't be opposed to getting one, though. Any idea if the 7 yr warranty is offered?

ani_meher · 22nd November 2019, 14:09

Thank God it doesn't come in automatic, else I would be extremely tempted to get one! Now curious to see how much discounts other players would give.

GTO · 22nd November 2019, 15:07

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Captur was launched almost exactly two years ago and received positive reviews, however has been a sales dud, probably due to the high launch price.

Not just the price, but the product itself has many flaws. Overall, it's a decent crossover, yet had no chance against the likes of the Creta then, and the Hector / Seltos today.

Still, it would have done alright if Renault had simply launched it as the Duster replacement. Pricing it higher than the Duster and selling both side-by-side killed both cars! Renault was a bit too optimistic then after the Kwid's success.

Other than this price cut, I can't think of any reason to buy the Captur over its more contemporary competition. It's not a car I could live with.

ruzbehxyz · 22nd November 2019, 15:40

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Originally Posted by 84.monsoon

The period of crazy discounts we were anticipating as the BS IV era ends have just not been forthcoming so far. Although there are decent discounts, however, the real steep discounting has not arrived.

You are absolutely correct. At present the current discounts are mainly to get rid of the year end stocks. Jan-Feb would again be dry and mainly come March, its going to shower cars and bikes as all showrooms and manufacturers would want to get rid of their BSIV models.

fiat_tarun · 22nd November 2019, 15:50

For people looking to buy and are waiting for the 'crazy' discounts, my advice is go ahead and buy now. This time around OEM's are prepared since it has been clear that April 1st is a sale cut off and not a production cut off. When BS4 happened it came as a surprise and all OEM's were caught off guard with huge inventory to sell.

Inventory levels are already at minimum levels now and most OEM's are starting BS6 production from January itself to be on the safer side.

I see 'crazy' deals only on low selling models and one's that are being phased out.

knrn · 23rd November 2019, 07:16

There has been a previous thread that had mentioned the concept of a fire sale which got many of our pulses racing. Although we have yet to see such a discount race but I think manufacturers and dealers are facing the heat. Sooner or later something might happen. Currently the Mahindra xuv is selling for nearly one lac on road discount. Same for innova crysta going for nearly one lac less on road. Hyundai has plonked the 1.6 litre Diesel engine into the base model creta making it a suitable VFM buy. Honda CR-V is also going for nearly 2.5 lacs less. Skoda has decreased the prices of rapid diesel keeping it at par with the petrol model. So yes it has begun but how long will it go remains to be seen.

My question if we get a real sweet deal should we buy a vehicle now or wait for the bsvi versions next year.

gutsy · 23rd November 2019, 08:23

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Originally Posted by fiat_tarun

For people looking to buy and are waiting for the 'crazy' discounts, my advice is go ahead and buy now.

Inventory levels are already at minimum levels now and most OEM's are starting BS6 production from January itself to be on the safer side.

Exactly, now is the time to buy or max wait till Dec 2019.

I was looking at the dispatch numbers for Captur:

Crazy discounts have begun - Renault Captur at Rs. 3 lakhs off-captur-sales.jpg

Spike in dispatches to 222#s in Oct 2019 clearly indicates that Renault is in full mode to clear its inventory now.

84.monsoon · 23rd November 2019, 11:58

I tried to find out more about this deal. The Central call center is not sure if the discount is on ex-showroom or on-road price. They have promised to have the dealer contact me. Also the deal is only valid till November 30th. Seems very rush-rush.

sandeepsc · 23rd November 2019, 15:09

I hope other all manufacturers will jump in this bandwagon to clear their BS-IV stock as early as possible. Skoda with Rapid diesel and Renault with Captur have taken the lead in this race. Since the deadline has been declared very early and no sign of pushing this deadline any further, all manufacturers were ready to shift to BSvi platform. In such scenario this flash discount sale won't last beyond Dec-19. I am waiting for Tata to come with more discount on Hexa which I am going to final it before Dec-19

fiat_tarun · 26th November 2019, 15:41

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Originally Posted by fiat_tarun

For people looking to buy and are waiting for the 'crazy' discounts, my advice is go ahead and buy now...

An article on the same lines. The best time to buy is now !

https://www.business-standard.com/ar...2501097_1.html

mxx · 26th November 2019, 19:15

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Originally Posted by fiat_tarun

For people looking to buy and are waiting for the 'crazy' discounts, my advice is go ahead and buy now. This time around OEM's are prepared since it has been clear that April 1st is a sale cut off and not a production cut off. When BS4 happened it came as a surprise and all OEM's were caught off guard with huge inventory to sell.

Inventory levels are already at minimum levels now and most OEM's are starting BS6 production from January itself to be on the safer side.

I see 'crazy' deals only on low selling models and one's that are being phased out.

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Add to this the fact that due to the low sales sales in the last few quarters, the production is already low. Huge unsold BS4 inventory situation is unlikely.

22nd November 2019, 12:45	#1
84.monsoon Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,258 Thanked: 10,099 Times	Crazy discounts have begun - Renault Captur at Rs. 3 lakhs off The period of crazy discounts we were anticipating as the BS IV era ends have just not been forthcoming so far. Although there are decent discounts, however, the real steep discounting has not arrived. Until now! Renault is offering Rs. 3 lakhs discount on ex-showroom prices, according to the below AutoCar report. This means the top end Diesel Dual Tone Platine variant now retails for under Rs. 10 Lakhs! This is almost Rs. 4 lakhs off from the introductory price for this capable SUV, making this a real steal. https://www.autocarindia.com/car-new...scounts-414999 Captur was launched almost exactly two years ago and received positive reviews, however has been a sales dud, probably due to the high launch price. Renault cut the price once earlier this year but sales simply did not pick up. The design is not traditional upright SUV, but a nice cross-over look with french design flair! I hope Nissan follows suit and and brings the top end Diesel Kicks under Rs. 10 lakhs ex-showroom, that would be a complete steal. Also hoping Renault would bring the Duster 4WD to the same price point. Last edited by 84.monsoon : 22nd November 2019 at 12:49.
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ani_meher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 1,931 Thanked: 3,825 Times	re: Crazy discounts have begun - Renault Captur at Rs. 3 lakhs off Thank God it doesn't come in automatic, else I would be extremely tempted to get one! Now curious to see how much discounts other players would give.
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22nd November 2019, 15:50	#6
fiat_tarun Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pune / Mysore Posts: 1,934 Thanked: 3,768 Times View My Garage	Re: Crazy discounts have begun - Renault Captur at Rs. 3 lakhs off For people looking to buy and are waiting for the 'crazy' discounts, my advice is go ahead and buy now. This time around OEM's are prepared since it has been clear that April 1st is a sale cut off and not a production cut off. When BS4 happened it came as a surprise and all OEM's were caught off guard with huge inventory to sell. Inventory levels are already at minimum levels now and most OEM's are starting BS6 production from January itself to be on the safer side. I see 'crazy' deals only on low selling models and one's that are being phased out.
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23rd November 2019, 07:16	#7
knrn BHPian Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Jalandhar Posts: 205 Thanked: 949 Times View My Garage	There has been a previous thread that had mentioned the concept of a fire sale which got many of our pulses racing. Although we have yet to see such a discount race but I think manufacturers and dealers are facing the heat. Sooner or later something might happen. Currently the Mahindra xuv is selling for nearly one lac on road discount. Same for innova crysta going for nearly one lac less on road. Hyundai has plonked the 1.6 litre Diesel engine into the base model creta making it a suitable VFM buy. Honda CR-V is also going for nearly 2.5 lacs less. Skoda has decreased the prices of rapid diesel keeping it at par with the petrol model. So yes it has begun but how long will it go remains to be seen. My question if we get a real sweet deal should we buy a vehicle now or wait for the bsvi versions next year.
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84.monsoon Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,258 Thanked: 10,099 Times	Re: Crazy discounts have begun - Renault Captur at Rs. 3 lakhs off I tried to find out more about this deal. The Central call center is not sure if the discount is on ex-showroom or on-road price. They have promised to have the dealer contact me. Also the deal is only valid till November 30th. Seems very rush-rush.
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sandeepsc BHPian Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: MH-01,05,15,18 Posts: 212 Thanked: 406 Times	Re: Crazy discounts have begun - Renault Captur at Rs. 3 lakhs off I hope other all manufacturers will jump in this bandwagon to clear their BS-IV stock as early as possible. Skoda with Rapid diesel and Renault with Captur have taken the lead in this race. Since the deadline has been declared very early and no sign of pushing this deadline any further, all manufacturers were ready to shift to BSvi platform. In such scenario this flash discount sale won't last beyond Dec-19. I am waiting for Tata to come with more discount on Hexa which I am going to final it before Dec-19 Last edited by manson : 23rd November 2019 at 16:05. Reason: Typo.
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