Rumour: Toyota to launch Aygo?

Sowmya · 15th December 2008, 21:23

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Originally Posted by Maverick1977

Toyota would never want to become a volume player, in India at least. They have always enjoyed being a niche & premium brand out of reach for the common car buyer and they would want to remain that way.
The same policy has been already followed by Skoda (Fabia), Ford (Fusion), Hyundai (i20) & surprisingly Fiat (GP & Bravo). Honestly how many on the forum feel that the Fabia is VFM?
If Toyota makes me eat my words, I will definitely be one happy man.

You are correct man. Toyota/Honda are not ment for the Common man. Its only for Premium Brand people. Even Huyndai-Ford has more market share than Toyota. Toyota never wanna give some thing good in Indian Market.

I think Honda can look for launching the AVANZA.

The price tag is very high I believe. For this small car it will be more than 6Laks. I dont think so Indian Customer will prefer that.

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Originally Posted by aaggoswami

The Aygo is Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1.

Yday I read that FIAT is planning to Merge with Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1.

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f50xj13 · 15th December 2008, 22:01

it will be in the fabia, jazz segment

jkdas · 30th December 2008, 15:08

Now they will have to really think about the pricing and feature part thanks to i20.

Zensi · 30th December 2008, 21:46

Awesome pics. However I doubt - considering the market that Toyota will launch this car in India this year. Historically they have been a slow mover - so their track record is not encouraging.

Having said that its a well built beautiful car perfect for our city roads. My only concern is the pricing - I am pretty certain it will be priced in the Fabia/Jazz (~ 7 lakh) territory.

ritz830 · 31st December 2008, 07:50

@sowmya, Yes I read that article too.

The three car manufacturers have unique features in their cars. When they join, the combined product will be a real good one.

vinaydas · 1st January 2009, 22:09

a winner for sure!!
after all its a toyota, Reliability is their priority if priced right will sell like hot cakes

jkdas · 1st January 2009, 23:27

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Originally Posted by vinaydas

a winner for sure!!
after all its a toyota, Reliability is their priority if priced right will sell like hot cakes

A winner for sure if only prices right. Look at what happened to Corolla.

S_budhiraj · 2nd January 2009, 11:52

Have seen the car in real in Switzerland & Germany, typical Toyota quality and build.

I don't how would the pricing in India be, the car is small in size and priced equilent and above the swift for some variants.

Don't know how will people go by this in India?

anekho · 29th April 2009, 15:33

Where is toyota's small car for the indian market?

anyways, today we had to give our prius for a windshield replacement, and had about an hour to kill in the toyota showroom.
I took some snaps of one of their best-selling models - the Aygo.
(I also have similar pics of the yaris, and will upload if you guys want to see it)

Classified as an environmentally friendly car it has no ownership tax and free parking anywhere in the city you reside. Also, when driving on a tolled road, the car is allowed to pass for free.

The car seats four adults comfortably, but you can squeeze 5 for the shorter trips.

the photos:

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If brought to India, how well would aygo sell?
Also, going by the size of the car, it would be competition for santro/i10/spark etc.
To compete with swift/getz/polo/fabia/i20 toyota would need to bring the yaris. (I can upload photos of the yaris if you guys want it)

cheers

pranava999 · 29th April 2009, 15:39

Cool dash! definitely better looking than the a-star or the i10. Interesting to see the flared wheel arches integrating into the bumper. Pricing would be key in this segment, the premium may not matter to a buyer of a second car or one who is upgrading. In any case let the news come out officially

sreedotk · 29th April 2009, 16:17

They would have to rework the rear windows. it looks like the butterfly kind found on the rearmost of Qualis and kind. This would need to be made as retractable to work in india

muni · 29th April 2009, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by anekho

I took some snaps of one of their best-selling models - the Aygo.
(I also have similar pics of the yaris, and will upload if you guys want to see it)

If brought to India, how well would aygo sell?
Also, going by the size of the car, it would be competition for santro/i10/spark etc.
To compete with swift/getz/polo/fabia/i20 toyota would need to bring the yaris. (I can upload photos of the yaris if you guys want it)

cheers

NIce pics there. It looks good and might compete with i10 if priced properly.

Upload the pics for Yaris mate.

anekho · 29th April 2009, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by muni

NIce pics there. It looks good and might compete with i10 if priced properly.

Upload the pics for Yaris mate.

sure thing bro, will upload in an hour or so.

cheers

tanwaramit · 29th April 2009, 17:11

this is indeed going to hit Jazz, if they launch it in atleast 1.2 L engine capacity. Else it will be considered underpowered and will not be able to match Jazz.

Will Toyota sit idle while Honda is minting money, may be yes, they arent competing with Honda City anyway.

Mpower · 29th April 2009, 17:20

Its the Yaris hatchback that competes with the Jazz.

Aygo is a A-star sized car with a 3 cylinder 1 liter engine. Their best bet is to slot it a notch ortwo below the i-10.

Like the Astar this is designed for European youth and the backseat is cramped.

15th December 2008, 22:01	#32
f50xj13 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: delhi Posts: 113 Thanked: Once	it will be in the fabia, jazz segment
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30th December 2008, 15:08	#33
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Now they will have to really think about the pricing and feature part thanks to i20.
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30th December 2008, 21:46	#34
Zensi BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 116 Thanked: 15 Times	Awesome pics. However I doubt - considering the market that Toyota will launch this car in India this year. Historically they have been a slow mover - so their track record is not encouraging. Having said that its a well built beautiful car perfect for our city roads. My only concern is the pricing - I am pretty certain it will be priced in the Fabia/Jazz (~ 7 lakh) territory.
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31st December 2008, 07:50	#35
ritz830 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 355 Thanked: 4 Times	@sowmya, Yes I read that article too. The three car manufacturers have unique features in their cars. When they join, the combined product will be a real good one.
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1st January 2009, 22:09	#36
vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	a winner for sure!! after all its a toyota, Reliability is their priority if priced right will sell like hot cakes
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2nd January 2009, 11:52	#38
S_budhiraj BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 275 Thanked: Once	Have seen the car in real in Switzerland & Germany, typical Toyota quality and build. I don't how would the pricing in India be, the car is small in size and priced equilent and above the swift for some variants. Don't know how will people go by this in India?
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29th April 2009, 15:33	#39
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	Where is toyota's small car for the indian market? anyways, today we had to give our prius for a windshield replacement, and had about an hour to kill in the toyota showroom. I took some snaps of one of their best-selling models - the Aygo. (I also have similar pics of the yaris, and will upload if you guys want to see it) Classified as an environmentally friendly car it has no ownership tax and free parking anywhere in the city you reside. Also, when driving on a tolled road, the car is allowed to pass for free. The car seats four adults comfortably, but you can squeeze 5 for the shorter trips. the photos: If brought to India, how well would aygo sell? Also, going by the size of the car, it would be competition for santro/i10/spark etc. To compete with swift/getz/polo/fabia/i20 toyota would need to bring the yaris. (I can upload photos of the yaris if you guys want it) cheers
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29th April 2009, 15:39	#40
pranava999 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 845 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	Cool dash! definitely better looking than the a-star or the i10. Interesting to see the flared wheel arches integrating into the bumper. Pricing would be key in this segment, the premium may not matter to a buyer of a second car or one who is upgrading. In any case let the news come out officially
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29th April 2009, 16:17	#41
sreedotk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 247 Thanked: 90 Times	They would have to rework the rear windows. it looks like the butterfly kind found on the rearmost of Qualis and kind. This would need to be made as retractable to work in india
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29th April 2009, 17:11	#44
tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,930 Thanked: 497 Times	this is indeed going to hit Jazz, if they launch it in atleast 1.2 L engine capacity. Else it will be considered underpowered and will not be able to match Jazz. Will Toyota sit idle while Honda is minting money, may be yes, they arent competing with Honda City anyway.
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29th April 2009, 17:20	#45
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	Its the Yaris hatchback that competes with the Jazz. Aygo is a A-star sized car with a 3 cylinder 1 liter engine. Their best bet is to slot it a notch ortwo below the i-10. Like the Astar this is designed for European youth and the backseat is cramped.
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