The best car manufacturer in India

Rtech · 20th December 2004, 12:45

I would have liked to vote for Maruti, seeing that they put India on (reliable) wheels. But, they have only gone downhill since then.

New models were few and far between. The only reason prices are a bit lower than the other manufacturers is due to the simple fact that they continue selling 15 year old models to the public. If after more than 15 years, they still can't reduce the price of a new M800 to less than 2 lakhs on road...well, thats just a disgrace.

I would say the bravest car company of them all has to be Hyundai. They are the only company (aside from Tata) to have come into the market and take on maruti. All the other manufacturers didn't bother as the investment was too heavy, and the returns too little and too far away.

Hyundai did it, and consequently they reaped the benefits. They are now as respected and trusted as Maruti, and their sales reflect that. But no, they don't get my vote here.

As the poll is for the best car manufacturer, I vote for Honda. Sure they had a relatively easy path due to their brand image already present in India, but that could work both ways if they did not deliver. But Honda being Honda, did not dissapoint and launched cars with the best engines and reliablility and fuel efficiency to go with it too. They constintly update their model line up and do away with phased out models, even when there is still demand for them. Thats just the confidence they have!

Honda...there's a reason why they are the best engineering company in the world.

Rt

amitoj · 20th December 2004, 15:44

There was a thread quite similar to this one earlier also. In that, i had first voted for MUL, then realised that they are not upgrading their technology, then i wanted to change to Fiat, but realised that after sales service was a criteria, and finally settled on Tata motors. So to cut a long story short, i am still with Tata.

speedsatya · 20th December 2004, 22:57

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

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[color=red]now we have skoda and mercedes benz too ....[/color]

still no one has voted for them

DOHC · 21st December 2004, 11:50

It has to be Honda for launching Comptemporary Products in our Country and for being courageous enough to replace the Old City ( which was selling like hot cakes) and replacing with a totally different car and lower price point and making it the best seller in its segment and ofcourse for knowing exactly waht an indian customer wants and doing that with out compromising on anything (that is what i hate about Maruti and Hyundai)

Cheers

drifter · 27th December 2004, 14:38

It was a tie between tata and hyundai. But this time my vote goes to hyundai...because tata has not been paying as much attention to the safari as they should.

Drifter

normally_crazy · 29th December 2004, 13:45

I go with hyundai . as much as i wanted to vote for Ford - i couldnt ......overall Hyundai gets the vote as it has churned out good cars at good prices having good quality with good A.S.S

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normally_crazy · 19th September 2006, 14:33

Bumping this thread !

Lets see if perceptions have changed.

esteem_lover · 19th September 2006, 14:49

my vote is no secret. it goes to maruti, who brought world class technology to india. everyone else just followed after waiting & watching. and come they did, after the software boom, to take away all that was earned. lol

@normally_crazy... the poll is still closed.. cant you open that too ?
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Rover · 19th September 2006, 14:52

My vote is with Hyundai. They brought all round capable cars at affordable prices, backed it with good dealer and service network.

turbo_freak · 19th September 2006, 15:13

My heart goes out for TATA, but my mind wants to say no. Will listen to my heart for now, and give TATA a chance.

parimal_vb · 19th September 2006, 21:48

Weel i think maruti , it is for most type of customers in India. Plus very pratical and damm cost effective. Wort for value for money.

Pal-leo · 20th September 2006, 12:05

For me its FIAT for all the quality Ride comfort and SAFETY it ofers..

normally_crazy · 20th September 2006, 18:14

ok guys - the poll is now open. So get those votes in.

yeis · 20th September 2006, 18:20

Well, I go for Maruti. They care about people's pockets. That's more than enough reason.

ravibhat · 20th September 2006, 19:18

Honda is undoubtably the best car manufacturers in India and worldwide also, Toyota comes second.

Maruti is good car manufacturer if we think the past history and give value to economical path. But their never tried to improve the techonology, so when we get better manufacturer why look for MUL.

In long run either Honda or Toyota cars scores top.

Ravi.

View Poll Results: Your call
Maruti Udyog ltd	40	37.38%
Hyundai Motor India ltd	13	12.15%
Honda Siel cars	23	21.50%
Fiat India	7	6.54%
Ford India	3	2.80%
G M	2	1.87%
Tata Motors	11	10.28%
M & M	0	0%
Hindustan Motors	0	0%
Toyota	6	5.61%
Skoda Auto	1	0.93%
Mercedes Benz India Ltd.	1	0.93%
Voters: 107. You may not vote on this poll

20th December 2004, 12:45	#16
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	I would have liked to vote for Maruti, seeing that they put India on (reliable) wheels. But, they have only gone downhill since then. New models were few and far between. The only reason prices are a bit lower than the other manufacturers is due to the simple fact that they continue selling 15 year old models to the public. If after more than 15 years, they still can't reduce the price of a new M800 to less than 2 lakhs on road...well, thats just a disgrace. I would say the bravest car company of them all has to be Hyundai. They are the only company (aside from Tata) to have come into the market and take on maruti. All the other manufacturers didn't bother as the investment was too heavy, and the returns too little and too far away. Hyundai did it, and consequently they reaped the benefits. They are now as respected and trusted as Maruti, and their sales reflect that. But no, they don't get my vote here. As the poll is for the best car manufacturer, I vote for Honda. Sure they had a relatively easy path due to their brand image already present in India, but that could work both ways if they did not deliver. But Honda being Honda, did not dissapoint and launched cars with the best engines and reliablility and fuel efficiency to go with it too. They constintly update their model line up and do away with phased out models, even when there is still demand for them. Thats just the confidence they have! Honda...there's a reason why they are the best engineering company in the world. Rt
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20th December 2004, 15:44	#17
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,105 Times View My Garage	There was a thread quite similar to this one earlier also. In that, i had first voted for MUL, then realised that they are not upgrading their technology, then i wanted to change to Fiat, but realised that after sales service was a criteria, and finally settled on Tata motors. So to cut a long story short, i am still with Tata.
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21st December 2004, 11:50	#19
DOHC BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tokyo - Hyderabad Posts: 50 Thanked: Once	It has to be Honda for launching Comptemporary Products in our Country and for being courageous enough to replace the Old City ( which was selling like hot cakes) and replacing with a totally different car and lower price point and making it the best seller in its segment and ofcourse for knowing exactly waht an indian customer wants and doing that with out compromising on anything (that is what i hate about Maruti and Hyundai) Cheers
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27th December 2004, 14:38	#20
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	It was a tie between tata and hyundai. But this time my vote goes to hyundai...because tata has not been paying as much attention to the safari as they should. Drifter
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29th December 2004, 13:45	#21
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	I go with hyundai . as much as i wanted to vote for Ford - i couldnt ......overall Hyundai gets the vote as it has churned out good cars at good prices having good quality with good A.S.S s
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19th September 2006, 14:33	#22
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	Bumping this thread ! Lets see if perceptions have changed.
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19th September 2006, 14:49	#23
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	my vote is no secret. it goes to maruti, who brought world class technology to india. everyone else just followed after waiting & watching. and come they did, after the software boom, to take away all that was earned. lol @normally_crazy... the poll is still closed.. cant you open that too ? thanks
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19th September 2006, 14:52	#24
Rover BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore, Airplanes, Hotel Rooms Posts: 112 Thanked: Once	My vote is with Hyundai. They brought all round capable cars at affordable prices, backed it with good dealer and service network.
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19th September 2006, 15:13	#25
turbo_freak BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 52 Thanked: 3 Times	My heart goes out for TATA, but my mind wants to say no. Will listen to my heart for now, and give TATA a chance.
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19th September 2006, 21:48	#26
parimal_vb BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 32 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Weel i think maruti , it is for most type of customers in India. Plus very pratical and damm cost effective. Wort for value for money.
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20th September 2006, 12:05	#27
Pal-leo BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 80 Thanked: 0 Times	For me its FIAT for all the quality Ride comfort and SAFETY it ofers..
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20th September 2006, 18:14	#28
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	ok guys - the poll is now open. So get those votes in.
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20th September 2006, 18:20	#29
yeis BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 238 Thanked: 4 Times	Well, I go for Maruti. They care about people's pockets. That's more than enough reason.
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20th September 2006, 19:18	#30
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Honda is undoubtably the best car manufacturers in India and worldwide also, Toyota comes second. Maruti is good car manufacturer if we think the past history and give value to economical path. But their never tried to improve the techonology, so when we get better manufacturer why look for MUL. In long run either Honda or Toyota cars scores top. Ravi.
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