"Limited Edition" cars that were actually worth it

VWAllstar · 25th April 2021, 11:58

My cars so far have been "limited Edition"
VW Vento Allstar

It was based on Comfortline Variant and asked for a premium of Rs. 30K over it. The price was justifiable especially all additions being company fitted.
Vento Allstar had the below additions over a Vento Comfortline Variant:

Stylish Linas Alloy Wheels
Sporty Aluminium Pedals
Black and Grey Interior
Pentastripe Anthrazit Fabric Upholstery
Leather-Wrapper Hand Brake Lever
ALLSTAR Door Sill Plates
ALLSTAR Badge on B-pillar
New Blue Silk Paint Option (Mine was Carbon Steel)

No issues so fas as they were cosmetic changes. Faced a delay during tyre rotation where the mechanic said the tyres have a specific lock and a key (tool) is required to open them. It wasn't told to me during delivery. I had to escalate to VW and get it done from the dealer as he was asking for Rs. 5K for the key justifying it is specific to the car chasis number.

Figo Sports TDCI

It was a sportier version of the normal Figo. Highlights include the new honeycomb grille, blacked-out headlamps, 15-inch black alloy wheels, black contrast roof, black outside rearview mirror (ORVM) housings, door-decals with S lettering and a body-coloured roof-mounted spoiler.

The black grille and black headlamps make the Figo look sinister from the front. The larger 15-inch wheels along with the lower profile 195mm section Apollo Alnac 4G tyres gave the Figo a planted look that the standard variants miss out on.

So far haven't faced any issue. However due to the stiffer suspension, the lower arms and tie rods go kaput very fast. So far have changed it once under warranty under 20K KMs. It's a very handsome limited edition and truely stands out among the normal Figo Variants. I wish they had a company backed remap on the car, which I got it done from Wolf Moto.

giri1.8 · 25th April 2021, 12:41

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Originally Posted by tharian

An example,Ford Figo with a 1.5 petrol engine or a Ecoboost engine.

My Figo has the 1.5 dragon engine, so Ford did do what you wished for, sadly the marketing team made sure this variant sunk without a trace.

SnS_12 · 26th April 2021, 16:14

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Originally Posted by Chetan_Rao

Do 'unintentional' limited editions count?

Only 200-odd are in existence.

Or the 200 limited edition RS 245, which ironically you can still buy new from a showroom

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Big Smoke · 26th April 2021, 16:42

The undoubted kings -

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Some of them might still be available for sale.

sovenkat · 26th April 2021, 17:34

Who can forget the iconic Optra hatchback!! It was the same 1.6-litre petrol engine but was a bit detuned for the hatch. The motor produced about 101 Bhp and nearly 140Nm of peak torque.

Shreyfiesta · 26th April 2021, 18:14

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Originally Posted by sovenkat

Who can forget the iconic Optra hatchback!! It was the same 1.6-litre petrol engine but was a bit detuned for the hatch. The motor produced about 101 Bhp and nearly 140Nm of peak torque.

Optra SRV wasn't actually launched as a special edition vehicle, but it still remains special for car enthusiasts. It was available for four years from 2006 to 2010.

vtecblast · 27th April 2021, 01:57

Etios Liva TRD anyone? So hard to make it go unnoticed.

EshanS · 27th April 2021, 10:46

@GTO the Polo Turbo edition is still available with Pune Bu Bhandari VW showroom here is in Pashan.

In case anyone is still interested to buy this limited edition car, just give them a call. They have a few units left in the inventory for a mouth-watering price. I enquired for the Polo Comfortline (mid) metallic (turbo-manual 6spd) variant which they are selling for Rs 8,40,000 on road, some another 20K discount if I book it before 31st.

Balaji31582 · 27th April 2021, 10:52

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Originally Posted by vtecblast

Etios Liva TRD anyone? So hard to make it go unnoticed.

I wish they continue the Liva TRD petrol with that 1.5 ltr petrol engine. I have driven the Etios Petrol and can surely say how good that LIVA with 1.5 could be. I have one owned by my neighbour in my community and I used to stop and gaze at it everytime when I go around that parking lot.

ashenoy · 27th April 2021, 12:43

The 2007 Hyundai Santro limited edition is noteworthy of mention. Addons on the car were ABS, alloy wheels, full flip and fold rear seat bench and a interior with wine red door inserts and seats. Lovely car!!

I owned one from November 2007 to June 2014. Unfortunately I don't have photographs of the car nor am I able to find any on Google!!

Mi10 · 27th April 2021, 12:48

The Genuine Limited Editions i had owned.

Fiesta 1.6 S

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Tiago JTP

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Rapid Prestige (Trust me it is prestige edition - but modded into a monte carlo package way back in 2013)

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alphahere · 27th April 2021, 12:51

How could we forget the 1st Anniversary Edition of the Tata Indica Vista? My own trusted steed for 4 years. Never let me down but unfortunately could not bear the quality issues and niggles, so had to move on.

This was the Quadrajet. It came with:
- 14 in 8 spoke alloy wheels (A big thing in 2009)
- Smoked chrome trim and badging (which lasted 6 months before they developed black patches and was replaced with the normal ones under warranty)
- Tan leather door and dashboard trims
- White faux leather seats with '1' badge on the head rests (which started flaking completely in 2 years and was replaced by me in tan/black colour to match the door and dashboard. Genuine leather this time)
- Black plastics instead of the usual lighter colour
- 2 tone paint job with contrast roof and ORVMs

It was a car with droolworthy looks at that period in time. Here's the thread that prompted me to take a look at it and finally decided to buy. It was my first ever car

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...-page-2-a.html (Indica Vista Anniversary Edition - Second Edition (Pics on Page 2))

fulcrum29 · 27th April 2021, 13:26

COROLLA ALTIS AERO- It was launched in mid 2012 with redesigned front bumpers, boot spoiler, new alloys, reupholstered seats, some Chrome garnishes and 2 additional colours. I remember seeing a black one on the road and found it quite eye catching. I also loved the jewel like tail lights on this model of the Corolla. Only 500 units were made of the Aero.

albertprince · 27th April 2021, 17:55

Chevrolet had launched Manchester United Edition of Beat some years back. That was with heavy vinyls and would have attracted some football fans.

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PrideRed · 27th April 2021, 23:07

Unless a car came with different engine/gearbox, suspension, added safety kit or unique set of features like paddle shifter, sunroof, ventilated seats etc. , cars with sticker, paint and emblems job won't fit this thread in my books. Fiesta 1.6S, Abarth Punto, Crysta touring sport manual(6speed gearbox), Octavia VRS, all deserve a place in this thread.

25th April 2021, 11:58	#16
VWAllstar BHPian Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Mumbai Posts: 963 Thanked: 2,455 Times	Re: "Limited Edition" cars that were actually worth it My cars so far have been "limited Edition" VW Vento Allstar It was based on Comfortline Variant and asked for a premium of Rs. 30K over it. The price was justifiable especially all additions being company fitted. Vento Allstar had the below additions over a Vento Comfortline Variant: Stylish Linas Alloy Wheels Sporty Aluminium Pedals Black and Grey Interior Pentastripe Anthrazit Fabric Upholstery Leather-Wrapper Hand Brake Lever ALLSTAR Door Sill Plates ALLSTAR Badge on B-pillar New Blue Silk Paint Option (Mine was Carbon Steel) No issues so fas as they were cosmetic changes. Faced a delay during tyre rotation where the mechanic said the tyres have a specific lock and a key (tool) is required to open them. It wasn't told to me during delivery. I had to escalate to VW and get it done from the dealer as he was asking for Rs. 5K for the key justifying it is specific to the car chasis number. Figo Sports TDCI It was a sportier version of the normal Figo. Highlights include the new honeycomb grille, blacked-out headlamps, 15-inch black alloy wheels, black contrast roof, black outside rearview mirror (ORVM) housings, door-decals with S lettering and a body-coloured roof-mounted spoiler. The black grille and black headlamps make the Figo look sinister from the front. The larger 15-inch wheels along with the lower profile 195mm section Apollo Alnac 4G tyres gave the Figo a planted look that the standard variants miss out on. So far haven't faced any issue. However due to the stiffer suspension, the lower arms and tie rods go kaput very fast. So far have changed it once under warranty under 20K KMs. It's a very handsome limited edition and truely stands out among the normal Figo Variants. I wish they had a company backed remap on the car, which I got it done from Wolf Moto.
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26th April 2021, 16:42	#19
Big Smoke BHPian Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Transferable Posts: 230 Thanked: 836 Times	Re: "Limited Edition" cars that were actually worth it The undoubted kings - Some of them might still be available for sale.
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26th April 2021, 17:34	#20
sovenkat Newbie Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bangalore Posts: 19 Thanked: 31 Times	Re: "Limited Edition" cars that were actually worth it Who can forget the iconic Optra hatchback!! It was the same 1.6-litre petrol engine but was a bit detuned for the hatch. The motor produced about 101 Bhp and nearly 140Nm of peak torque. Attached Thumbnails
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27th April 2021, 01:57	#22
vtecblast BHPian Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Dehradun Posts: 70 Thanked: 368 Times	Re: "Limited Edition" cars that were actually worth it Etios Liva TRD anyone? So hard to make it go unnoticed. Attached Thumbnails
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27th April 2021, 10:46	#23
EshanS BHPian Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Pune Posts: 65 Thanked: 171 Times	Re: "Limited Edition" cars that were actually worth it @GTO the Polo Turbo edition is still available with Pune Bu Bhandari VW showroom here is in Pashan. In case anyone is still interested to buy this limited edition car, just give them a call. They have a few units left in the inventory for a mouth-watering price. I enquired for the Polo Comfortline (mid) metallic (turbo-manual 6spd) variant which they are selling for Rs 8,40,000 on road, some another 20K discount if I book it before 31st.
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27th April 2021, 12:43	#25
ashenoy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 82 Thanked: 96 Times	Re: "Limited Edition" cars that were actually worth it The 2007 Hyundai Santro limited edition is noteworthy of mention. Addons on the car were ABS, alloy wheels, full flip and fold rear seat bench and a interior with wine red door inserts and seats. Lovely car!! I owned one from November 2007 to June 2014. Unfortunately I don't have photographs of the car nor am I able to find any on Google!!
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27th April 2021, 12:48	#26
Mi10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,169 Thanked: 3,268 Times View My Garage	Re: "Limited Edition" cars that were actually worth it The Genuine Limited Editions i had owned. Fiesta 1.6 S Tiago JTP Rapid Prestige (Trust me it is prestige edition - but modded into a monte carlo package way back in 2013) Last edited by Aditya : 28th April 2021 at 16:19. Reason: One was not a limited edition, the other was not memorable
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27th April 2021, 12:51	#27
alphahere BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kochi-KL Posts: 304 Thanked: 491 Times	Re: "Limited Edition" cars that were actually worth it How could we forget the 1st Anniversary Edition of the Tata Indica Vista? My own trusted steed for 4 years. Never let me down but unfortunately could not bear the quality issues and niggles, so had to move on. This was the Quadrajet. It came with: - 14 in 8 spoke alloy wheels (A big thing in 2009) - Smoked chrome trim and badging (which lasted 6 months before they developed black patches and was replaced with the normal ones under warranty) - Tan leather door and dashboard trims - White faux leather seats with '1' badge on the head rests (which started flaking completely in 2 years and was replaced by me in tan/black colour to match the door and dashboard. Genuine leather this time) - Black plastics instead of the usual lighter colour - 2 tone paint job with contrast roof and ORVMs It was a car with droolworthy looks at that period in time. Here's the thread that prompted me to take a look at it and finally decided to buy. It was my first ever car https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...-page-2-a.html (Indica Vista Anniversary Edition - Second Edition (Pics on Page 2)) Attached Thumbnails
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27th April 2021, 13:26	#28
fulcrum29 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Jalandhar rural Posts: 56 Thanked: 306 Times	Re: "Limited Edition" cars that were actually worth it COROLLA ALTIS AERO- It was launched in mid 2012 with redesigned front bumpers, boot spoiler, new alloys, reupholstered seats, some Chrome garnishes and 2 additional colours. I remember seeing a black one on the road and found it quite eye catching. I also loved the jewel like tail lights on this model of the Corolla. Only 500 units were made of the Aero. Attached Thumbnails
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27th April 2021, 17:55	#29
albertprince BHPian Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: KL-78 Posts: 107 Thanked: 331 Times	Re: "Limited Edition" cars that were actually worth it Chevrolet had launched Manchester United Edition of Beat some years back. That was with heavy vinyls and would have attracted some football fans. Last edited by albertprince : 27th April 2021 at 17:57.
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27th April 2021, 23:07	#30
PrideRed Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2012 Location: BLR/PTR Posts: 3,282 Thanked: 9,664 Times	Re: "Limited Edition" cars that were actually worth it Unless a car came with different engine/gearbox, suspension, added safety kit or unique set of features like paddle shifter, sunroof, ventilated seats etc. , cars with sticker, paint and emblems job won't fit this thread in my books. Fiesta 1.6S, Abarth Punto, Crysta touring sport manual(6speed gearbox), Octavia VRS, all deserve a place in this thread.
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