Mahindra Renault Logan - A late bloomer?

Zappo · 29th May 2007, 15:52

You know where the problem is? They have a much superior benchmark to compete against. If Indigo with its comparatively superior looks, features, fixtures, fit-and-finish is available at a cheaper price why would anyone in his sane minds ever buy this car? It would have sold if the pricing had also been bargain basement. Then it would have been tagged as the new econo king, built to a price, poor man's sedan etc... But at this price?

navdeep · 29th May 2007, 16:02

Mahindra Renault Logan receives great response

The response from across the country is in line with the product’s class defying strengths in terms of space, safety and engine performance.Mr. Rajesh Jejurikar, MD, Mahindra Renault Pvt. Ltd., said, “The Logan has evinced phenomenal response since its launch as evident from the bookings. Our dealers had to deal with over 25,000 inquiries so far. This is very significant considering that the Logan has been launched in only 40 percent of the markets.”

More jokes here : Moneycontrol India :: News :: Mahindra Renault Logan receives great response :: :: Press- News :: Mahindra Renault,car ,Logan,Rajesh Jejurikar,Nalin Mehta

benbsb29 · 29th May 2007, 16:03

What are they trying to prove quoting the number of enquiries? That doesnt amount to sales, if thats what they think.

AshOnTheRocks · 29th May 2007, 16:20

Aanyone got any idea of actual number of Logan sold so far since its not-so-glorious launch?? IMO there will be more than a few red faces at Renault India team & M&M over this..must be working overtime in marketing acitivities to salvage this situation..Fact of the matter is : no one seems to see Logan on the road & if you do manage to spot one on the road you won't give it a second look. Logan is a no go.

amtak · 29th May 2007, 16:23

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Originally Posted by navdeep

This is very significant considering that the Logan has been launched in only 40 percent of the markets.”

More jokes here : Moneycontrol India :: News :: Mahindra Renault Logan receives great response :: :: Press- News :: Mahindra Renault,car ,Logan,Rajesh Jejurikar,Nalin Mehta

The remaining 60% of the market will never ever get to see the car in any case when the 40% of the market has not seen it either!!!

greatDrive · 29th May 2007, 16:24

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Originally Posted by AshOnTheRocks

no one seems to see Logan on the road & if you do manage to spot one on the road you won't give it a second look. Logan is a no go.

I have seen this car in Bangalore, I gave it a second look after I saw the rear, I thought someone have rammed it from behind and finally I realized that it designed that way.

srishiva · 29th May 2007, 16:24

I saw the first Logan today on Airport road. Looked totally inconspicuous

AshOnTheRocks · 29th May 2007, 16:28

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Originally Posted by greatDrive

I have seen this car in Bangalore, I gave it a second look after I saw the rear, I thought someone have rammed it from behind and finally I realized that it designed that way.

I know what you mean!!

prince_pervez · 29th May 2007, 16:33

Yes you heard it !!!!
White Logan Spotted near Appolo Talkies Pune.
Parked in front of it!
I heard M&M wasn't releasing the Logan in white
so as not to give it a Taxi Image! Whatever! but
I spotted it. Another Maroon one near Camp.

Please check ur respective cities for a White one!

Rekha · 30th May 2007, 02:37

guys, can any one of you tell me where Logan scores less than other sedans as far as spec, dimensions and engine is concerned? i'm not supporting Logan but seriously wanna know where all it scores low apart from exterior looks, over priced etc etc. Answers please

DCEite · 30th May 2007, 09:05

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Originally Posted by Rekha

guys, can any one of you tell me where Logan scores less than other sedans as far as spec, dimensions and engine is concerned? i'm not supporting Logan but seriously wanna know where all it scores low apart from exterior looks, over priced etc etc. Answers please

Read the previous 13 pages of this thread. You will know the answer.

bottle · 30th May 2007, 09:11

bombay and chennai , i have only seen it outside the showroom

BUSA · 30th May 2007, 11:05

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Our dealers had to deal with over 25,000 inquiries so far.

The primary reason for this is that customers were totally puzzled at the pricing of a car who's USP is being the cheapest, hence they called up their dealers to ask "Does the on road price also include fuel supply for the next 5 years

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normally_crazy · 30th May 2007, 11:35

These days I see quite a few Logans on road, mostly in the creamish brown shade. Also a few whites. guess they have started deliveries now.

Rekha · 30th May 2007, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCEite

Read the previous 13 pages of this thread. You will know the answer.

thanks DCEite. sorry i was not clear in my previous post.

actually before posting, i read the entire thread. even i feel that the exterior looks, price etc is killing the product. so to find out what made Mahindra-Renault to price Logan so high, i started looking whether Logan scores high in any other aspect. i compared it with Indigo, Fiesta (products chosen by many TBHPians for comparison with Logan)and even with Honda city

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but i never felt Logan scored low in power, torque or cc.. or not that bad in dimensions or other things apart from engine. so i posted asking what is that exactly you have to compare as far as techincal side for a vehicle is concerned. i know this may sound so simple or even silly for many guys who have mastered in this(especially in this forum) but i seriously wanna.

29th May 2007, 15:52	#196
Zappo Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 5,919 Thanked: 2,652 Times	You know where the problem is? They have a much superior benchmark to compete against. If Indigo with its comparatively superior looks, features, fixtures, fit-and-finish is available at a cheaper price why would anyone in his sane minds ever buy this car? It would have sold if the pricing had also been bargain basement. Then it would have been tagged as the new econo king, built to a price, poor man's sedan etc... But at this price?
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29th May 2007, 16:02	#197
navdeep BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 892 Thanked: 4 Times	Mahindra Renault Logan receives great response Mahindra Renault Logan receives great response The response from across the country is in line with the product’s class defying strengths in terms of space, safety and engine performance.Mr. Rajesh Jejurikar, MD, Mahindra Renault Pvt. Ltd., said, “The Logan has evinced phenomenal response since its launch as evident from the bookings. Our dealers had to deal with over 25,000 inquiries so far. This is very significant considering that the Logan has been launched in only 40 percent of the markets.” More jokes here : Moneycontrol India :: News :: Mahindra Renault Logan receives great response :: :: Press- News :: Mahindra Renault,car ,Logan,Rajesh Jejurikar,Nalin Mehta Last edited by navdeep : 29th May 2007 at 16:06.
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29th May 2007, 16:03	#198
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,963 Thanked: 13,154 Times View My Garage	What are they trying to prove quoting the number of enquiries? That doesnt amount to sales, if thats what they think.
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29th May 2007, 16:20	#199
AshOnTheRocks BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 107 Thanked: 5 Times	Aanyone got any idea of actual number of Logan sold so far since its not-so-glorious launch?? IMO there will be more than a few red faces at Renault India team & M&M over this..must be working overtime in marketing acitivities to salvage this situation..Fact of the matter is : no one seems to see Logan on the road & if you do manage to spot one on the road you won't give it a second look. Logan is a no go.
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29th May 2007, 16:24	#202
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	I saw the first Logan today on Airport road. Looked totally inconspicuous
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29th May 2007, 16:33	#204
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Spotted a Logan in White!!!!!!! Yes you heard it !!!! White Logan Spotted near Appolo Talkies Pune. Parked in front of it! I heard M&M wasn't releasing the Logan in white so as not to give it a Taxi Image! Whatever! but I spotted it. Another Maroon one near Camp. Please check ur respective cities for a White one!
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30th May 2007, 02:37	#205
Rekha BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 38 Thanked: 0 Times	guys, can any one of you tell me where Logan scores less than other sedans as far as spec, dimensions and engine is concerned? i'm not supporting Logan but seriously wanna know where all it scores low apart from exterior looks, over priced etc etc. Answers please
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30th May 2007, 09:11	#207
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	bombay and chennai , i have only seen it outside the showroom
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30th May 2007, 11:35	#209
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	These days I see quite a few Logans on road, mostly in the creamish brown shade. Also a few whites. guess they have started deliveries now.
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