New compact SUV from Premier Auto. EDIT: Rio quick testdrive on page 10

sidindica · 26th October 2010, 17:07

Now I really want to rip this. Time to call for TD soon.

StarrySky · 15th November 2010, 10:38

Believe it or not, I saw one on-road in Cochin on Saturday. Red color. Don't know which variant it was (I was stopped at a signal and it passed in the opposite direction). Looks nice in a way, but quite small.

HammerHead · 15th November 2010, 14:59

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Originally Posted by aniketi

Imagine this car comes with India engine i.e. famous Fiat MJD & Maruti manufacturing. I guess it would have 1 year waiting at least

IMO, If Maruti makes 'Cross Alto' on the lines of cross golf/polo it would look similar to what PAL is offering

rajiv.kulkarni · 7th December 2010, 19:51

I saw a brand new RED Rio today, didn't know what make it was when I originally saw it as I couldn't see the maker's name nor the logo. I was in a cab going to the office and I just got a glimpse of it ( I saw the name Rio in the rear). I was certain that I'd get the information about it in T-BHP.

My first impression of looking into it was a compressed SUV/MUV (innova/Xylo). I am a new to this model and don't know much about it, however it did appeal to me for a moment.

Thanks,
Rajiv

sindabad.sailor · 12th February 2011, 22:39

Suddenly in last couple of weeks I have noticed 8 RIOs in 4 different cities.
One was a conspicuous Red one bang at CST station, two were at Nasik 4 in Pune in different areas (meaning chances of seeing same car more than once quite less) and one in Karad near Kolhapur.

I also noted a new premier showroom on Pune Banglore highway at Karad sporting one RIO on display.

If this is what I have seen in very little time I have spent on these streets, I am inclined to believe that many more would be plying on other streets too.

I also found 3-4 premier pick ups around Candolim beach at Goa.

Is this a sign of premier getting established again no matter how slowly?

I am definitely not a fan of RIO nor do have my eyes set on her.

Rgds.

sidharth_j · 13th February 2011, 12:25

Must be a one off....its been what? two years since its launch? I have not seen a SINGLE one yet.

honeybee · 13th February 2011, 14:10

I have seen just one near IIT, Mumbai one afternoon. So I am not inclined to believe the Rio sales have caught up.

But then I have only seen three Micras so far, so who knows?

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Sheel · 13th February 2011, 21:25

I spotted one yesterday at my place in white. Couldn't see which model it was.

Does the top-end come with alloy wheels? If yes, then it was low-end model.

It looks so different. Wish it was better packaged.

//M · 13th February 2011, 21:57

The only Rio's I have ever seen were at the Premier showroom in Goa, on the way from Mapusa to Panaji. Don't really believe that sales have really taken off.

devarshi84 · 14th February 2011, 15:50

Definitely not. The car plastics make tatas feel luxurious.

amtak · 14th February 2011, 16:25

I would agree with most of you. Although the car has not been a huge hit. I see it selling in some smaller towns where a "new" car is a matter of prestige. You see, every T, D & H owns a Scorpio, Bolero and so on

KiloAlpha · 14th February 2011, 17:00

The Premier dealership in Koramangala, Bangalore, seems to have shut down. The place is empty, floorspace is totally bare. Premier board is still there, though.

amtak · 14th February 2011, 17:23

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Originally Posted by KiloAlpha

The Premier dealership in Koramangala, Bangalore, seems to have shut down. The place is empty, floorspace is totally bare. Premier board is still there, though.

Seems like it. It's no longer featuring on the website. May be because Rio is a BS III vehicle?

Btw, just counted, they have 44 dealers PAN India

nik_kapur · 14th February 2011, 17:49

I have not seen a single RIO ever !! Did they sell any at all?

akshay4587 · 14th February 2011, 17:51

Suddenly,i have been noticing lots of Rio's on road,at least here in chandigarh.

26th October 2010, 17:07	#331
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	Now I really want to rip this. Time to call for TD soon.
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15th November 2010, 10:38	#332
StarrySky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: EU - Nordic Posts: 2,052 Thanked: 3,043 Times	Believe it or not, I saw one on-road in Cochin on Saturday. Red color. Don't know which variant it was (I was stopped at a signal and it passed in the opposite direction). Looks nice in a way, but quite small.
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7th December 2010, 19:51	#334
rajiv.kulkarni BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 91 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	I saw a brand new RED Rio today, didn't know what make it was when I originally saw it as I couldn't see the maker's name nor the logo. I was in a cab going to the office and I just got a glimpse of it ( I saw the name Rio in the rear). I was certain that I'd get the information about it in T-BHP. My first impression of looking into it was a compressed SUV/MUV (innova/Xylo). I am a new to this model and don't know much about it, however it did appeal to me for a moment. Thanks, Rajiv
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12th February 2011, 22:39	#335
sindabad.sailor BHPian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 253 Thanked: 76 Times	Is Premier' RIO's sale on rise? Suddenly in last couple of weeks I have noticed 8 RIOs in 4 different cities. One was a conspicuous Red one bang at CST station, two were at Nasik 4 in Pune in different areas (meaning chances of seeing same car more than once quite less) and one in Karad near Kolhapur. I also noted a new premier showroom on Pune Banglore highway at Karad sporting one RIO on display. If this is what I have seen in very little time I have spent on these streets, I am inclined to believe that many more would be plying on other streets too. I also found 3-4 premier pick ups around Candolim beach at Goa. Is this a sign of premier getting established again no matter how slowly? I am definitely not a fan of RIO nor do have my eyes set on her. Rgds.
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13th February 2011, 12:25	#336
sidharth_j BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney, AU Posts: 139 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Re: Is Premier' RIO's sale on rise? Must be a one off....its been what? two years since its launch? I have not seen a SINGLE one yet.
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13th February 2011, 14:10	#337
honeybee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dombivli Posts: 3,056 Thanked: 2,139 Times View My Garage	Re: Is Premier' RIO's sale on rise? I have seen just one near IIT, Mumbai one afternoon. So I am not inclined to believe the Rio sales have caught up. But then I have only seen three Micras so far, so who knows? .
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13th February 2011, 21:25	#338
Sheel Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Purnea (Bihar) Posts: 9,586 Thanked: 14,402 Times View My Garage	Re: Is Premier' RIO's sale on rise? I spotted one yesterday at my place in white. Couldn't see which model it was. Does the top-end come with alloy wheels? If yes, then it was low-end model. It looks so different. Wish it was better packaged.
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//M Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 6,201 Thanked: 22,920 Times	Re: Is Premier' RIO's sale on rise? The only Rio's I have ever seen were at the Premier showroom in Goa, on the way from Mapusa to Panaji. Don't really believe that sales have really taken off.
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14th February 2011, 15:50	#340
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	Re: New compact SUV from Premier Auto. EDIT: Rio quick testdrive on page 10 Definitely not. The car plastics make tatas feel luxurious.
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14th February 2011, 16:25	#341
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,915 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	Re: New compact SUV from Premier Auto. EDIT: Rio quick testdrive on page 10 I would agree with most of you. Although the car has not been a huge hit. I see it selling in some smaller towns where a "new" car is a matter of prestige. You see, every T, D & H owns a Scorpio, Bolero and so on
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14th February 2011, 17:00	#342
KiloAlpha Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cubicle Posts: 1,605 Thanked: 3,002 Times	Re: New compact SUV from Premier Auto. EDIT: Rio quick testdrive on page 10 The Premier dealership in Koramangala, Bangalore, seems to have shut down. The place is empty, floorspace is totally bare. Premier board is still there, though.
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14th February 2011, 17:49	#344
nik_kapur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,101 Thanked: 864 Times	Re: New compact SUV from Premier Auto. EDIT: Rio quick testdrive on page 10 I have not seen a single RIO ever !! Did they sell any at all?
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14th February 2011, 17:51	#345
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	Re: New compact SUV from Premier Auto. EDIT: Rio quick testdrive on page 10 Suddenly,i have been noticing lots of Rio's on road,at least here in chandigarh.
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