Audi starts production in India.

Vid6639 · 3rd January 2008, 15:42

Audi has decided to start production of it's upper midsize sedan the A6 here in India at it's Aurangabad facility.

This will be followed by the new A4 sedan by the end of 2008.

Audi plans to build 300 A6's in 2008.

Read all about it here: Audi Starts Production in India

Sahil · 3rd January 2008, 17:02

Old news... CKD A6's have been on sale for a few months now.

snaronikar · 3rd January 2008, 17:54

That's nice to hear . One of the top auto manufacturers is starting the production here.

Akshay1234 · 3rd January 2008, 17:57

i think the 2.8fsi, 3.2fsi and the 2.7 tdi were introduced when they started production here. before that they only had the 3tdi and fsi. (my friend has had a 3.2fsi since may though. they imported it as a 3.0fsi)

lamborghini · 3rd January 2008, 20:35

Guys,
we are actually thinking of buying an Audi 3.2 FSI/3.0TDi so I just wanted to know if the prices would be dropped down once production commences or whether it would remain the same.
Thanks

Mpower · 3rd January 2008, 21:43

Prices have been dropped by around 2 lakhs according to ET. I am sure the savings are much higher but Audi is deciding to pocket it.

A comparable Audi should be 10% cheaper than a Merc with BMW in between.

Nitin · 3rd January 2008, 22:39

Sounds good! It would really make a difference to the way car buying is perceived in India. More brand names,means a better car market.
I just hope that when such car brands come to India,it brings along with it some kind of tutorial to make its customers (and in due course,to spread the message) better drivers & improve the driving conditions in India.

Ideally, a tie-up with the Govt to implement such measures would be the ideal senario..
Asking for too much.. i know..

BUSA · 4th January 2008, 00:34

What about the A8, do they plan to produce it here, the A8 is priced almost around Mercedes S Class Levels, which doesnot make it VFM at all. I think the S Class is produced here(not sure though)

lamborghini · 4th January 2008, 00:58

@Busa - The A8 is actually cheaper than the S Class.

@Mpower - would you by any chance knowing if the drop in price has already taken effect?

androdev · 4th January 2008, 09:47

"produced" is misleading. they just assemble here. not even foot mats are produced here! so I am just curious, how will it lower the price?

theMAG · 4th January 2008, 10:35

If only Skoda had the wherewithal to follow its stablemate.

Sahil · 4th January 2008, 10:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamborghini

Guys,
we are actually thinking of buying an Audi 3.2 FSI/3.0TDi so I just wanted to know if the prices would be dropped down once production commences or whether it would remain the same.
Thanks

The prices have come to the level of its rivals now. There is also another engine added to the line up... the 2.8 Tdi

Internationally Audi has always pitched itself as more VFM when compared to BMW and MB. Whereas in India they are at par with the pricing and specs are better than the E-class but not up to the level of the 5 series.
I don't think there has been much offtake since the CKD version have been on sale for a few months now and I have just seen one 2.8 Tdi on the streets.

BUSA- I dont think they have plans of getting the A8 in as CKD. Most cars in that bracket are imported but yes Audi can have an advantage on price if they start assembling it here and bringing the price down would see an instant boost in sales. The gap within the 60-90 lakh bracket needs to be filled up and the A8 could bridge the jump most people as hesitant to take... upgrading from an E class or 5 series straight to the S class or 7 series.

Akshay1234 · 4th January 2008, 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamborghini

Guys,
we are actually thinking of buying an Audi 3.2 FSI/3.0TDi so I just wanted to know if the prices would be dropped down once production commences or whether it would remain the same.
Thanks

get the 3.2fsi bro. ive driven it and its a maad car. though its fe would be around 6-7kmpl driven normally and 4-5 when pushed.

Mpower · 4th January 2008, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamborghini

@Mpower - would you by any chance knowing if the drop in price has already taken effect?

I believe it has. It would coincide with start of local production.

nitrous · 5th January 2008, 13:54

The New A4 in CKD form would really do fantastic sales as it would appeal to the VFM minded german car enthusiasts.

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Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,730 Thanked: 43,483 Times View My Garage	Audi starts production in India. Audi has decided to start production of it's upper midsize sedan the A6 here in India at it's Aurangabad facility. This will be followed by the new A4 sedan by the end of 2008. Audi plans to build 300 A6's in 2008. Read all about it here: Audi Starts Production in India
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Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	Old news... CKD A6's have been on sale for a few months now.
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Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	i think the 2.8fsi, 3.2fsi and the 2.7 tdi were introduced when they started production here. before that they only had the 3tdi and fsi. (my friend has had a 3.2fsi since may though. they imported it as a 3.0fsi)
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lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,114 Thanked: 5,763 Times View My Garage	Guys, we are actually thinking of buying an Audi 3.2 FSI/3.0TDi so I just wanted to know if the prices would be dropped down once production commences or whether it would remain the same. Thanks
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Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	Prices have been dropped by around 2 lakhs according to ET. I am sure the savings are much higher but Audi is deciding to pocket it. A comparable Audi should be 10% cheaper than a Merc with BMW in between.
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Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Sounds good! It would really make a difference to the way car buying is perceived in India. More brand names,means a better car market. I just hope that when such car brands come to India,it brings along with it some kind of tutorial to make its customers (and in due course,to spread the message) better drivers & improve the driving conditions in India. Ideally, a tie-up with the Govt to implement such measures would be the ideal senario.. Asking for too much.. i know..
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BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	What about the A8, do they plan to produce it here, the A8 is priced almost around Mercedes S Class Levels, which doesnot make it VFM at all. I think the S Class is produced here(not sure though)
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lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,114 Thanked: 5,763 Times View My Garage	@Busa - The A8 is actually cheaper than the S Class. @Mpower - would you by any chance knowing if the drop in price has already taken effect?
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androdev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 3,099 Thanked: 22,349 Times	"produced" is misleading. they just assemble here. not even foot mats are produced here! so I am just curious, how will it lower the price?
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theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	If only Skoda had the wherewithal to follow its stablemate.
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nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	The New A4 in CKD form would really do fantastic sales as it would appeal to the VFM minded german car enthusiasts.
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