Reviving old cars

ranc · 31st March 2007, 12:33

I am shocked to see two ad's on TV these days.

1. Hyundai Accent : yes the same old one.

2. Force Traveller : I thought they were going to launch a new version.

I fail to understand what these two companies are trying. I mean trying to eat into Verna market ie for Hyundai. And do you think Force is trying to clear up old stocks before they launch a new model.

BUSA · 31st March 2007, 16:07

Even i was shocked, when the advertisement came i was like what are they trying. I guess Hyundai have old stock of the car left out.

theMAG · 31st March 2007, 16:23

Incidentally, I was wondering recently abt why Hyundai had gone silent with their Accent. No ads No promos etc. I now realize my thoughts are hackable into. I plan to think no more.

Hyundai/Force need do stock clearance. I keep seeing new Ikons but no new Accents on the roads.

manson · 31st March 2007, 16:32

what is force??

manson.

ranc · 31st March 2007, 16:43

Force is Force Motors they used to be Bajaj Tempo the makers of traveller, Matador, Gorkha, Judo etc.

theMAG · 31st March 2007, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by manson

what is force??

manson.

Ex-Tempo. Owned by the Jaihind Group in Pune.

ballkey · 1st April 2007, 08:04

I dunno why the Accent shouldnt be continued.
Look at it this way - most car companies in India have an entry-level sedan below 6 lakhs: Indigo, Aveo, Esteem, Ikon Flair, Petra etc.
The Accent slots neatly into this category. Even the CRDi has a market at 7 lakhs - it still whops the Fiesta TDCi and Indigo DICOR in performance. It's still a fresh looking car with decent interiors - something the competitors are just catching up with. So I wouldnt blame Hyundai.

benbsb29 · 2nd April 2007, 10:43

I was kinda surprised myself when the ads for the Accent were shown. I thought they had bid a farewell adieu to the Accent with the launch of the Verna. However, they seem to have realised that they do need the services of an entry level sedan to take on the likes of the Ikon Flair, the indigo and pretty soon the Logan.

Between, does anyone else share the feeling as me that the ground clearance on the Accent leaves more to be desired?

ranc · 2nd April 2007, 12:59

I feel that they are relaunching the Accent and will reduce the price and the trims to counter the Logan

benbsb29 · 2nd April 2007, 13:03

I dont suppose they could reduce the trims on the Accent any further. The ads being shown now is for the GLE which is the base variant. I seriously do not see how they can price it even further down.

hellraiser0906 · 2nd April 2007, 18:36

the accent is old granted, but is still a solid car in the indian market. its still a decent buy for a what it delivers

ranc · 4th April 2007, 18:21

I guess this was a masterstroke from Hyundai, soon we are going to see an AD blitz for Accent between the price range of 5.5 to 6.5 Lakhs, this is to counter the Logan.

31st March 2007, 12:33	#1
ranc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lost somewhere on the Leh Manali hway Posts: 516 Thanked: 14 Times	Reviving old cars I am shocked to see two ad's on TV these days. 1. Hyundai Accent : yes the same old one. 2. Force Traveller : I thought they were going to launch a new version. I fail to understand what these two companies are trying. I mean trying to eat into Verna market ie for Hyundai. And do you think Force is trying to clear up old stocks before they launch a new model.
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31st March 2007, 16:07	#2
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Even i was shocked, when the advertisement came i was like what are they trying. I guess Hyundai have old stock of the car left out.
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31st March 2007, 16:23	#3
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	Incidentally, I was wondering recently abt why Hyundai had gone silent with their Accent. No ads No promos etc. I now realize my thoughts are hackable into. I plan to think no more. Hyundai/Force need do stock clearance. I keep seeing new Ikons but no new Accents on the roads.
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31st March 2007, 16:32	#4
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,169 Times View My Garage	what is force?? manson.
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31st March 2007, 16:43	#5
ranc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lost somewhere on the Leh Manali hway Posts: 516 Thanked: 14 Times	Force is Force Motors they used to be Bajaj Tempo the makers of traveller, Matador, Gorkha, Judo etc.
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1st April 2007, 08:04	#7
ballkey BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 422 Thanked: 28 Times	I dunno why the Accent shouldnt be continued. Look at it this way - most car companies in India have an entry-level sedan below 6 lakhs: Indigo, Aveo, Esteem, Ikon Flair, Petra etc. The Accent slots neatly into this category. Even the CRDi has a market at 7 lakhs - it still whops the Fiesta TDCi and Indigo DICOR in performance. It's still a fresh looking car with decent interiors - something the competitors are just catching up with. So I wouldnt blame Hyundai.
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2nd April 2007, 10:43	#8
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,963 Thanked: 13,129 Times View My Garage	I was kinda surprised myself when the ads for the Accent were shown. I thought they had bid a farewell adieu to the Accent with the launch of the Verna. However, they seem to have realised that they do need the services of an entry level sedan to take on the likes of the Ikon Flair, the indigo and pretty soon the Logan. Between, does anyone else share the feeling as me that the ground clearance on the Accent leaves more to be desired?
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2nd April 2007, 12:59	#9
ranc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lost somewhere on the Leh Manali hway Posts: 516 Thanked: 14 Times	I feel that they are relaunching the Accent and will reduce the price and the trims to counter the Logan
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2nd April 2007, 13:03	#10
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,963 Thanked: 13,129 Times View My Garage	I dont suppose they could reduce the trims on the Accent any further. The ads being shown now is for the GLE which is the base variant. I seriously do not see how they can price it even further down.
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2nd April 2007, 18:36	#11
hellraiser0906 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 43 Thanked: 0 Times	the accent is old granted, but is still a solid car in the indian market. its still a decent buy for a what it delivers
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4th April 2007, 18:21	#12
ranc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lost somewhere on the Leh Manali hway Posts: 516 Thanked: 14 Times	I guess this was a masterstroke from Hyundai, soon we are going to see an AD blitz for Accent between the price range of 5.5 to 6.5 Lakhs, this is to counter the Logan.
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