Toyota Auris D-4D 90 T3 {Premium Hatchback in 2008}

anandpadhye · 23rd July 2007, 13:24

What is a "premium hatchback"?
A hatchback from a premium brand?

theMAG · 23rd July 2007, 13:42

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Originally Posted by anandpadhye

What is a "premium hatchback"?
A hatchback from a premium brand?

B/B+ segments that the Swift/Getz operate in

ravibhat · 23rd July 2007, 13:56

Its good that Toyota soon brings Premium hatchback but If priced less it will sell in India or Indian public should understand the concept of Premium Hatch.

Premuim hatch back is supposed to be Sedan without boot. Palio, Getz, UVA are best available premium Hatchback. But with Swift's (its not premium hatch it is normal hatchback car) launch Maruti confused Indian public and dented other good practical Premium hatchback. I hope soon people will realize about Premium Hatchback and give value to Getz, Pailo, UVA, SRV (Bit overpriced) and coming soon other Premium Hatches (Toyota, Honda etc.)

Regards,

Ravi.

MaserQ · 23rd July 2007, 14:07

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Originally Posted by Raja

The Auris is a replacement name for the Corolla in UK. Basically its the new Corolla in Europe.

Righto. The Auris replaces the european Corolla. Entry into India as a hatch - highly unlikely. Toyota and Honda tend to differentiate their Asian and Euro offerings. The Yaris hatch and sedan would be a better fit in my opinion.

AMATMO · 23rd July 2007, 16:24

IMO whatever they do,they better do it fast. i think toyota is taking indian market for granted not showing any enthusiasum in our country.they have so many cars compatible for our market.they have not yet exploited the B+,c and the d segmant suv market.GM is all heated up to take on toyota ,so toyota better watch out.

anandpadhye · 23rd July 2007, 17:45

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Originally Posted by theMAG

B/B+ segments that the Swift/Getz operate in

Well...according to me a car (whether Hatchback or not) should be called premium if it offers premium engine and premium interiors and premium comfort.

Unfortunately what we are offerred in India is mediocre engine + mediocre interior + mediocre comfort at premium price.

getz and Swift are being honored beyond what they deserve...

sanchits · 23rd July 2007, 23:39

its a nice car, but doesnt look as good as the upcoming fiat grande punto or skoda fabia. cant say much about the performance though. its a very average looking car. both toyota and honda, i dont think are anywhere near to fiat or skoda in terms of looks and interiors.

1100D · 24th July 2007, 01:07

Something tells me that what we will get is a badge engineered Daihatsu Sirion, rather than the Yaris.

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ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Its good that Toyota soon brings Premium hatchback but If priced less it will sell in India or Indian public should understand the concept of Premium Hatch. Premuim hatch back is supposed to be Sedan without boot. Palio, Getz, UVA are best available premium Hatchback. But with Swift's (its not premium hatch it is normal hatchback car) launch Maruti confused Indian public and dented other good practical Premium hatchback. I hope soon people will realize about Premium Hatchback and give value to Getz, Pailo, UVA, SRV (Bit overpriced) and coming soon other Premium Hatches (Toyota, Honda etc.) Regards, Ravi.
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AMATMO Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore\GOA Posts: 1,456 Thanked: 7 Times	IMO whatever they do,they better do it fast. i think toyota is taking indian market for granted not showing any enthusiasum in our country.they have so many cars compatible for our market.they have not yet exploited the B+,c and the d segmant suv market.GM is all heated up to take on toyota ,so toyota better watch out.
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sanchits BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: gurgaon/delhi Posts: 331 Thanked: Once	its a nice car, but doesnt look as good as the upcoming fiat grande punto or skoda fabia. cant say much about the performance though. its a very average looking car. both toyota and honda, i dont think are anywhere near to fiat or skoda in terms of looks and interiors.
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1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,079 Times View My Garage	Something tells me that what we will get is a badge engineered Daihatsu Sirion, rather than the Yaris.
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