Fiat India : How much longer before they shut down?

Bulleteer · 10th May 2005, 21:12

Fiat india is planning to launch Panda, a face lifted palio atleast they indicate that Fiat india is not going to shutdown its shop.

islero · 11th May 2005, 08:47

Thats what the magazines say, we have no idea if Fiat really have any plans at all.

manishk13 · 20th May 2005, 15:11

They have launced multiple Petra models 10 days back, so I guess Fiat is here to stay?

lamborghini · 22nd May 2005, 18:35

Guys,
what can Fiat do to improve its brand image.
Also what can they do to make the palio a run away success.
I think they should launch their convertible (i forgot the name. They have stopped making it and they can get their old yes here), Launch a Palio 1.0, 1.7TD, an Uno 1.0, 1.7TD and a Petra 1.7TD.
This is along with the existing models.
And alos introduce some other brands like Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Maserati.

camry93 · 23rd May 2005, 10:45

I have also seen new Palio models (the name fails me. what is it - Adventure or Sport?) at the Pune showroom. These models sport sexy alloy wheels (different from the Petra), a smarter looking dash, rear spoilers etc. Didn't pay too much attention to detail though.

deepakhon · 23rd May 2005, 10:51

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Originally Posted by lamborghini

Guys,
I think they should launch their convertible (i forgot the name.

barchetta i guess it should be.

hasopi · 18th August 2005, 18:08

To all those who still believe FIAT will shut down?

http://img359.imageshack.us/my.php?image=5a292qh.jpg

I can only believe FIAT MD..becos if FIAT is going to SHUT DOWN ..why they should provide help to all those FIAT owners whose car got damaged in Floods? Its my common sense

Moderators Please close this thread..as this has no relevance at all NOW..

Also..guys when posting please post with some validity in that..do not just post assumptions..

If at all you post.be prepared to answer it also..in a professional way

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GTO · 18th August 2005, 18:31

Offering help to flooded owners does not guarantee a companys existence . Yes, I do agree that they are *trying* but I also accept the reality that a B Segment player which has sales lesser than Mercedes Benz (whose cheapest product is several times more in price) really needs a miracle to make things happen. Not wanting to leave the country and being forced to (because of sheer business sense) are two entirely ballgames.

I have been hearing Fiats cries of revival since the year 2000 now....and yet dont see a change in their sales figures, service standards or brand value.

GTO

Sid Schumacher · 18th August 2005, 19:01

They will surely have to pull of a miracle..which could be the Panda or one of their top selling cars in Europe..they can last a little longer, after all they are the ones who made a come back with the Palio series..and they are the ones who almost dethroned the guys from HM(Ambi) by selling more number of Premier Padminis.

prkothan · 18th August 2005, 19:49

Just push a light weight car with great mileage Indian public will follow.

GTO · 19th August 2005, 11:49

IMHO, Fiat is full of a bunch of nincompoops who forgot to take Business 101. Forget the sales figures, forget the diminished brand value, forget the abandoning dealers.....When you see a company struggling to have its website up and running for 6 entire months ....you can tell about the level of commitment. Either that, or they are driving into the kurla office without knowing what work to do. I know companies that have about 10 employees but are yet very disciplined about their online presence, and heres a car manufacturer!

GTO

typeOnegative · 19th August 2005, 12:09

Hey GTO, why dont we just all agree to disagree and then basically agree to close this topic?

GTO · 19th August 2005, 12:17

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Hey GTO, why dont we just all agree to disagree and then basically agree to close this topic?

LOL! Come on - This speculation is getting to be very interesting.

GTO

merve_extreme · 19th August 2005, 12:22

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Originally Posted by GTO

LOL! Come on - This speculation is getting to be very interesting.

GTO

yes u are right.now it will get even more intresting since FIAT has 3rd pace in JD SSI suryey 2005,much ahead of toyota and honda with maruti being in no 1 place.

read it in today's times maruti add.

typeOnegative · 19th August 2005, 12:33

Ah well ... let the war begin.

View Poll Results: When is Fiat India going to shut down?
2005 : They cant survive any longer.	22	9.05%
2006	25	10.29%
2007 or in the whereabouts.	21	8.64%
I dont agree. Fiat India is here to stay - They will pull off a miracle.	175	72.02%
Voters: 243. You may not vote on this poll

10th May 2005, 21:12	#106
Bulleteer BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 27 Thanked: 0 Times	Fiat india is planning to launch Panda, a face lifted palio atleast they indicate that Fiat india is not going to shutdown its shop.
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11th May 2005, 08:47	#107
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Thats what the magazines say, we have no idea if Fiat really have any plans at all.
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20th May 2005, 15:11	#108
manishk13 BANNED Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 27 Thanked: Once	They have launced multiple Petra models 10 days back, so I guess Fiat is here to stay?
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22nd May 2005, 18:35	#109
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,141 Thanked: 5,847 Times View My Garage	Guys, what can Fiat do to improve its brand image. Also what can they do to make the palio a run away success. I think they should launch their convertible (i forgot the name. They have stopped making it and they can get their old yes here), Launch a Palio 1.0, 1.7TD, an Uno 1.0, 1.7TD and a Petra 1.7TD. This is along with the existing models. And alos introduce some other brands like Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Maserati.
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23rd May 2005, 10:45	#110
camry93 BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 102 Thanked: 2 Times	I have also seen new Palio models (the name fails me. what is it - Adventure or Sport?) at the Pune showroom. These models sport sexy alloy wheels (different from the Petra), a smarter looking dash, rear spoilers etc. Didn't pay too much attention to detail though.
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18th August 2005, 18:08	#112
hasopi BANNED Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 177 Thanked: 0 Times	To all those who still believe FIAT will shut down? http://img359.imageshack.us/my.php?image=5a292qh.jpg I can only believe FIAT MD..becos if FIAT is going to SHUT DOWN ..why they should provide help to all those FIAT owners whose car got damaged in Floods? Its my common sense Moderators Please close this thread..as this has no relevance at all NOW.. Also..guys when posting please post with some validity in that..do not just post assumptions.. If at all you post.be prepared to answer it also..in a professional way Team BHP ki jay Last edited by hasopi : 18th August 2005 at 18:27.
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18th August 2005, 18:31	#113
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,568 Thanked: 310,011 Times View My Garage	Offering help to flooded owners does not guarantee a companys existence . Yes, I do agree that they are trying but I also accept the reality that a B Segment player which has sales lesser than Mercedes Benz (whose cheapest product is several times more in price) really needs a miracle to make things happen. Not wanting to leave the country and being forced to (because of sheer business sense) are two entirely ballgames. I have been hearing Fiats cries of revival since the year 2000 now....and yet dont see a change in their sales figures, service standards or brand value. GTO
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18th August 2005, 19:01	#114
Sid Schumacher BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 262 Thanked: 3 Times	They will surely have to pull of a miracle..which could be the Panda or one of their top selling cars in Europe..they can last a little longer, after all they are the ones who made a come back with the Palio series..and they are the ones who almost dethroned the guys from HM(Ambi) by selling more number of Premier Padminis.
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18th August 2005, 19:49	#115
prkothan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 180 Thanked: 39 Times	It won't take much longer Just push a light weight car with great mileage Indian public will follow.
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19th August 2005, 11:49	#116
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,568 Thanked: 310,011 Times View My Garage	IMHO, Fiat is full of a bunch of nincompoops who forgot to take Business 101. Forget the sales figures, forget the diminished brand value, forget the abandoning dealers.....When you see a company struggling to have its website up and running for 6 entire months ....you can tell about the level of commitment. Either that, or they are driving into the kurla office without knowing what work to do. I know companies that have about 10 employees but are yet very disciplined about their online presence, and heres a car manufacturer! GTO
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19th August 2005, 12:09	#117
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 28 Times	Hey GTO, why dont we just all agree to disagree and then basically agree to close this topic?
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19th August 2005, 12:33	#120
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 28 Times	Ah well ... let the war begin.
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