Team-BHP Car of the Year 2009 EDIT : The Tata Nano it is!

lancer_rit · 4th January 2010, 22:50

Tata Nano, it is. It defines its own class, does not look built to a price and/or compromising shape!
And the Bombay to Delhi run by Sam/NC proved its credentials to the doubters ...

vulpine101 · 4th January 2010, 23:14

I had this idea of creating a thread for "Team-BHP car of the year"
But i was late or Dippy was quick
Who else other than the largest auto forum in INDIA deserves the most,to choose the Indian Car of the year.
And its our own nano that has won the title by beating the next best by a margin of 150% more votes.
I cant resist staring at nano on road especially that yellow color

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I want TATA to do a 'beetle' to the nano like, luxury features and great engines in the same cute form factor.
I wish this happens in the coming years.

j76 · 5th January 2010, 10:17

Fortuner gets my vote for Car of the Year, as it has completely reshaped that particular segment. From Jan to July, the average sales in this segment was 495 units per month. Since Fortuner was launched in August, the average sale is 1106 units per month, with Fortuner accounting for an average of 600 odd per month. This segment has doubled its customer base all thanks to the Fortuner.

Nano is a winner in the long run no doubt, however Fortuner has been the star this year in my opinion.

surd_biker · 5th January 2010, 13:32

My vote goes to the Tata Nano. No car has made so much impact on the world as the Nano has done. Kudos to Ratan Tata for this.

puneet8796 · 5th January 2010, 23:27

My vote goes to Tata Nano. IMHO, no other car even comes closer to Nano in the choice for Car of the Year.

And yes, I am looking for buying a Nano whenever it would be available directly without waiting or through lottery.

1-Testosterone · 6th January 2010, 17:41

Actually the poll is unfair. Each car is a winner in it's segment. Infact, some cars redefine these segments. For me though, TATA NANO, CHEVROLET CRUZE and SKODA SUPERB are the cars of the year in their segments. These cars have redefined value, performance and luxury in their respective segments.

On the downside, Honda JAZZ hardly has anything in it even to qualify for this nomination

manij · 6th January 2010, 20:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by beejay

My vote for the Xylo.

Reasons
1. I own one

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2. I love the space that comes with it.
3. More spirited to drive than you know who.
4. Easier on the pocket to buy and run.
5. Makes for a great family mover.
6. Best legroom in class.
7. Feels more brute.

P.s. I guess mine is the only vote for the Xylo

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Mine too! And for mostly the same reasons.

Realized that some of the spares cost only half that of scorpio and innova.
P.S. Been recently to Travancore, and did see a lot of new Xylos with yellow boards. My personal take is these vehicle owner's/driver's opinion on the car can make or break it. One point scored already due to the lower spare part costs.

samabhi · 6th January 2010, 21:01

Its definitely the Nano which is the Car of the year. Given its price, the features and the value it offers it will soon be one of the most wanted cars in the market.

I also believe Nano is the pride of every Indian.

ada · 6th January 2010, 22:56

Nobody for poor Ritz? Even though it is the largest selling car per month of all the cars launched in 2009. But its correct, no car other than Nano deserves to be car of the year. BTW is it correct CNBC awarded Honda Jazz as the car of the year? Thats a joke?

clevermax · 6th January 2010, 23:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by ada

BTW is it correct CNBC awarded Honda Jazz as the car of the year? Thats a joke?

Yes that's already the joke of the year 2010. CNBC? I saw it in NDTV Profit.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...announced.html

maglev · 7th January 2010, 00:05

My vote goes to the TATA NANO.

Its already become a case study!!

shortbread · 7th January 2010, 04:45

The Tata Nano finished a cool 7th position in the Autocar UK 'Car of the Decade' poll, Great going.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...-Rover/246211/

drsk · 7th January 2010, 08:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortbread

The Tata Nano finished a cool 7th position in the Autocar UK 'Car of the Decade' poll, Great going.
Range Rover is Car of the Decade - Autocar.co.uk

Wow! Thats a good recognition for Nano.

pb10gagan · 7th January 2010, 08:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortbread

The Tata Nano finished a cool 7th position in the Autocar UK 'Car of the Decade' poll, Great going.
Range Rover is Car of the Decade - Autocar.co.uk

Thats a huge achievement for TATA and Nano, given the fact that Indica (Rover City) was mocked by Top Gear as a car that shows how a car should not be made.

chevelle · 7th January 2010, 12:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortbread

The Tata Nano finished a cool 7th position in the Autocar UK 'Car of the Decade' poll, Great going.
Range Rover is Car of the Decade - Autocar.co.uk

Quote:

Originally Posted by drsk

Wow! Thats a good recognition for Nano.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pb10gagan

Thats a huge achievement for TATA and Nano, given the fact that Indica (Rover City) was mocked by Top Gear as a car that shows how a car should not be made.

Also Range Rover which came out tops is owned by TATA and Jaguar XF too. Hats off to TATA for owning such good cars and SUV's

. Nano at 7th position is awesome too. Though i wonder what Vauxhall VX220 is doing in the list

View Poll Results: Vote for the Team BHP COTY 2009
Tata Nano	406	38.37%
Maruti Ritz	46	4.35%
Fiat Grande Punto	160	15.12%
Premier Rio	2	0.19%
Tata Manza	63	5.95%
Honda Jazz	15	1.42%
Mahindra Xylo	13	1.23%
Fiat Linea	113	10.68%
Chevrolet Cruze	89	8.41%
Toyota Fortuner	105	9.92%
Skoda Superb	40	3.78%
Mercedes Benz E Class	6	0.57%
Voters: 1058. You may not vote on this poll

4th January 2010, 22:50	#196
lancer_rit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,266 Thanked: 309 Times	Tata Nano, it is. It defines its own class, does not look built to a price and/or compromising shape! And the Bombay to Delhi run by Sam/NC proved its credentials to the doubters ...
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4th January 2010, 23:14	#197
vulpine101 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: infront of monitor Posts: 50 Thanked: 0 Times	I had this idea of creating a thread for "Team-BHP car of the year" But i was late or Dippy was quick Who else other than the largest auto forum in INDIA deserves the most,to choose the Indian Car of the year. And its our own nano that has won the title by beating the next best by a margin of 150% more votes. I cant resist staring at nano on road especially that yellow color. I want TATA to do a 'beetle' to the nano like, luxury features and great engines in the same cute form factor. I wish this happens in the coming years.
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5th January 2010, 10:17	#198
j76 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 59 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Fortuner gets my vote for Car of the Year, as it has completely reshaped that particular segment. From Jan to July, the average sales in this segment was 495 units per month. Since Fortuner was launched in August, the average sale is 1106 units per month, with Fortuner accounting for an average of 600 odd per month. This segment has doubled its customer base all thanks to the Fortuner. Nano is a winner in the long run no doubt, however Fortuner has been the star this year in my opinion.
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5th January 2010, 13:32	#199
surd_biker BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 117 Thanked: 31 Times	My vote goes to the Tata Nano. No car has made so much impact on the world as the Nano has done. Kudos to Ratan Tata for this.
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5th January 2010, 23:27	#200
puneet8796 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 35 Thanked: 0 Times	My vote goes to Tata Nano. IMHO, no other car even comes closer to Nano in the choice for Car of the Year. And yes, I am looking for buying a Nano whenever it would be available directly without waiting or through lottery.
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6th January 2010, 17:41	#201
1-Testosterone BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Amritsar Posts: 388 Thanked: 43 Times View My Garage	Actually the poll is unfair. Each car is a winner in it's segment. Infact, some cars redefine these segments. For me though, TATA NANO, CHEVROLET CRUZE and SKODA SUPERB are the cars of the year in their segments. These cars have redefined value, performance and luxury in their respective segments. On the downside, Honda JAZZ hardly has anything in it even to qualify for this nomination
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6th January 2010, 21:01	#203
samabhi BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 402 Thanked: 352 Times	Its definitely the Nano which is the Car of the year. Given its price, the features and the value it offers it will soon be one of the most wanted cars in the market. I also believe Nano is the pride of every Indian.
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6th January 2010, 22:56	#204
ada BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 184 Thanked: 50 Times	Nobody for poor Ritz? Even though it is the largest selling car per month of all the cars launched in 2009. But its correct, no car other than Nano deserves to be car of the year. BTW is it correct CNBC awarded Honda Jazz as the car of the year? Thats a joke?
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7th January 2010, 00:05	#206
maglev BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 840 Thanked: 153 Times View My Garage	My vote goes to the TATA NANO. Its already become a case study!!
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7th January 2010, 04:45	#207
shortbread Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: KL 7 Posts: 2,395 Thanked: 6,314 Times	The Tata Nano finished a cool 7th position in the Autocar UK 'Car of the Decade' poll, Great going. http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...-Rover/246211/ Last edited by shortbread : 7th January 2010 at 04:47.
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