Mahindra Renault's secret weapon?

sidindica · 2nd July 2009, 23:05

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Remember the palio adventure? It is similar concept of a pseudo-SUV that is based on the Logan chassis. Dacia (Renault Logan) will introduce this in mid-2010 in Europe.

This car was scooped by a member of a forum mentioned on the pic during a dealer clinic/ presentation in Romania and would you believe it-some sources have mentioned that Renault invited some officials from Mahindra Renault to come and have a look at the vehicle before evaluating for India launch.

Thats why this vehicle has some relevance to the Indian car scene.
Do you think that this vehicle has any chances of making it in India in 2011?

Any probability?
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neofromcapone · 2nd July 2009, 23:28

Once you put in the magic words "palio adventure" in the start of the post, this car should make it to India.

rayygeorge · 2nd July 2009, 23:49

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Originally Posted by sidindica

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Remember the palio ........Any probability?
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It looks interesting and definetly has scope for an India introduction if the specification and pricing are right. But will Mahindra be interested to bring it out making competition for Sorpio.

Anthym · 3rd July 2009, 01:32

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Originally Posted by rayygeorge

But will Mahindra be interested to bring it out making competition for Sorpio.

What if Mahindra refuse but Renault still get it to India. Now that would be interesting

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Former bed-fellows slugging it out in the market.

hillram · 3rd July 2009, 02:25

This looks more like a SUV or a crossover.But as rightlypointed out..it may conflict with scorpio in india

madan80 · 3rd July 2009, 06:37

look at the vehicle in perspective to the person standing next to it. It appears to be quite high, IMHO, this is a bit like the tuscon or even a GV.

I think M&M will try and position this as a "Premium xOver" so that people who go to buy this end up buying the Xylo.

dhrishikesh · 3rd July 2009, 09:17

I don't think that Mahindra will give Renault a chance to launch DACIA here in India, as it is a straight competitor to Scorpio & Xylo, & looks a bit different wit ha fair styling as premier Xover.

pb10gagan · 3rd July 2009, 09:22

holly cow!

the new Mahindra SUV that has been spied a few times has very similar dimensions.

the lights and grill openings are also of same size.

i guess mahindra will position this as the new SUV for 2011, after adding a rabbit tooth grill

benbsb29 · 3rd July 2009, 09:49

Now that you mention it, it does look similar to the M&M vehicle undergoing testing!

ajmat · 3rd July 2009, 10:51

Mahindra Renault's secret weapon?-imgnissan20qashqai2.jpg

That Dacia is actually the Nissan Qashqai which uses Renault mechanicals instead of Nissan bits

Anthym · 3rd July 2009, 10:53

Well, the Mahindra World SUV looks huge for sure compared to the Dacia SUV

rm_arjuna · 3rd July 2009, 10:55

i think it is Dacia " Sandero stepway " based on Sandero platform which is a hatchback ,already launched in south american markets.It is a SUV crossover powered by 1.5 ltr DCi engine currently powering logan in india

condor · 3rd July 2009, 11:03

@Anthym, look again : the two pics are not taken from the same distance. The M&M mule is taken from a close distance. Cant comment on the similarities / differnces in size Without much to use for comparison in the pics.

pb10gagan · 3rd July 2009, 11:04

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Originally Posted by Anthym

Well, the Mahindra World SUV looks huge for sure compared to the Dacia SUV

But, the Dacia SUV pictured here is also huge, or maybe i guess the person who is standing near it is a midget

to me the Dacia SUV pictured here has proportions similar to Mitsubishi Montero.

Spitfire · 3rd July 2009, 11:59

The rear overhang on the camouflaged vehicle is much bigger then the Dacia pictured.

One never knows though. I would be surprised that Mahindra will be pushing the Dacia as their world SUV.

The Mahindra is definitely not the Dacia.

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sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,901 Thanked: 8,350 Times	Mahindra Renault's secret weapon? (pics courtesy DaciaClub (Powered by Invision Power Board)) Remember the palio adventure? It is similar concept of a pseudo-SUV that is based on the Logan chassis. Dacia (Renault Logan) will introduce this in mid-2010 in Europe. This car was scooped by a member of a forum mentioned on the pic during a dealer clinic/ presentation in Romania and would you believe it-some sources have mentioned that Renault invited some officials from Mahindra Renault to come and have a look at the vehicle before evaluating for India launch. Thats why this vehicle has some relevance to the Indian car scene. Do you think that this vehicle has any chances of making it in India in 2011? Any probability? (MODS: If you feel that it has no relevance in our market, kindly move this thread to the relevant section.) Attached Thumbnails
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2nd July 2009, 23:28	#2
neofromcapone BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 420 Thanked: 485 Times	Once you put in the magic words "palio adventure" in the start of the post, this car should make it to India.
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3rd July 2009, 02:25	#5
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,941 Thanked: 1,329 Times View My Garage	This looks more like a SUV or a crossover.But as rightlypointed out..it may conflict with scorpio in india
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3rd July 2009, 06:37	#6
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,358 Thanked: 82 Times View My Garage	look at the vehicle in perspective to the person standing next to it. It appears to be quite high, IMHO, this is a bit like the tuscon or even a GV. I think M&M will try and position this as a "Premium xOver" so that people who go to buy this end up buying the Xylo.
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3rd July 2009, 09:17	#7
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 241 Times	I don't think that Mahindra will give Renault a chance to launch DACIA here in India, as it is a straight competitor to Scorpio & Xylo, & looks a bit different wit ha fair styling as premier Xover.
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3rd July 2009, 09:22	#8
pb10gagan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Construction Capital Posts: 370 Thanked: 13 Times	holly cow! the new Mahindra SUV that has been spied a few times has very similar dimensions. the lights and grill openings are also of same size. i guess mahindra will position this as the new SUV for 2011, after adding a rabbit tooth grill
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3rd July 2009, 09:49	#9
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,109 Thanked: 14,220 Times View My Garage	Now that you mention it, it does look similar to the M&M vehicle undergoing testing!
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ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15,211 Thanked: 31,605 Times View My Garage	That Dacia is actually the Nissan Qashqai which uses Renault mechanicals instead of Nissan bits
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Anthym BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Posts: 194 Thanked: 38 Times	Well, the Mahindra World SUV looks huge for sure compared to the Dacia SUV Attached Thumbnails
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rm_arjuna BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 473 Thanked: 166 Times	i think it is Dacia " Sandero stepway " based on Sandero platform which is a hatchback ,already launched in south american markets.It is a SUV crossover powered by 1.5 ltr DCi engine currently powering logan in india
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condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,242 Thanked: 16,902 Times View My Garage	@Anthym, look again : the two pics are not taken from the same distance. The M&M mule is taken from a close distance. Cant comment on the similarities / differnces in size Without much to use for comparison in the pics.
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Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 778 Times	The rear overhang on the camouflaged vehicle is much bigger then the Dacia pictured. One never knows though. I would be surprised that Mahindra will be pushing the Dacia as their world SUV. The Mahindra is definitely not the Dacia.
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