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

karanraheja · 23rd December 2009, 17:55

Unlike the majority i have voted for the Tata Manza. This car has really impressed me . A great leap in quality ( which is still not top notch ) . Super Duper VFM.

highsteem · 23rd December 2009, 17:57

oh! my, feels like you are asking me to select one among my best friends!
Yes, there are positives, there are negatives and there are the ones whom you have shared everything! But still if I have to chose one and it has to be the one which made me feel great and proud then it has to be Nano

Thank you Mr. Tata.

harishnair · 23rd December 2009, 17:58

My vote goes for the Nano.

All the other cars in the list can just be seen as an evolutionary change over their previous gen models. But the Tata nano has actually revolutionized the auto industry making every other car major want to have their own version of nano.

theragingbull · 23rd December 2009, 18:06

The ICOTY is a very tough choice this year. My favorite cars of 2009 were:
Fiat Linea, Chevy Cruze, and Skoda Superb.
I actually count Linea to be a 2008 contender since many auto awards also considered it in 2008.
So, I think it should be the Chevy Cruze that deserves it. GM has priced the Cruze excellently and India is only the third market to get it, before the USA.
It's got a wide range of equipment. The engine packs in a lot of punch (minus the turbo lag) and the ride is quite comfy.
The Nano is a great achievement by Tata and has created a lot of hype in foreign countries rather than India. Tata got a slightly low response here. How many Nanos did we have on Team-BHP till now? I guess just one. I respect all Nano voters. But IMO the ICOTY should be a car that is a 'no compromise car' and the Cruze quite manages that.

GTO · 23rd December 2009, 18:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyrus43

@dippy, The i20 was launched last year and not this year. So it cannot be a contender.

You are absolutely correct, Cyrus. The I20 was launched on the 26th of December, 2008. Technically, it should NOT be included in the 2009 COTY.

Removing from the list.

sabsubs · 23rd December 2009, 18:14

Where is i10 in the list?

oss · 23rd December 2009, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

You are absolutely correct, Cyrus. The I20 was launched on the 26th of December, 2008. Technically, it should NOT be included in the 2009 COTY.

Removing from the list.

Well, the diesel was launched this year. Infact i20 sales started picking up after the diesel launch this year.

hondadude · 23rd December 2009, 18:16

Nano has obviously changed the whole automobile industry so it deserves the ICOTY.

I think it would be more interesting to know the no 2. I have voted for Fortuner because IMO it has changed the game by completely altering the dynamics of 18-25L SUV segment. A long awaited vehicle delivered on high expectations (well almost, bad brakes and not AT but that's OK). I don't see any other car in the list (we are talking about no 2 so nano is not in the picture

) which has had such a big impact in the segment in which it was introduced.

JLS · 23rd December 2009, 18:17

Dippy,
Excellent way to start count down for year end!

Tata Nano
Why?
Revolution - This car ( and the thought behind) broke the barrier and belief that car can not be produced at 1 Lac price
Innovation - Many innovative ideas implemented ( not for rocket science ) but for bringing car price down
Indian - Everybody else put dowwn this idea( Maruti Suzuki MD suggested something in tongue in cheek when 1 Lac car was mentioned ), but an Indian company thought about, planned for and implemented a concept
Humanitarian - Only Ratan Tata could think about the need of a small Indian family. That is the real 'philanthropic' Tata for us. Yes, I know that Tata would only make this car for a profit, but imagin if Tata can pull of Nano at this cost after all investment in R&D etc, what would be the cost of cars like Maruti 800.

The list can go on, but for me nano would be Car of the year ( for couple of years at least)

WIth regards,

JLS

GTO · 23rd December 2009, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by oss

Well, the diesel was launched this year. Infact i20 sales started picking up after the diesel launch this year.

I agree. However, we have to stick to technicalities here. New engines cannot give a car a re-entry onto the list. For example, the Laura has had two new engines this year, but is yet missing from the list as the car is NOT a 2009 launch.

We have to stick to the 1st Jan - 31st Dec time frame. Of course, the launch we will count is the launch + price release (and not merely a product unveiling).

basilmabraham · 23rd December 2009, 18:21

Nano From Tata, all the way.

As many said, its one major landmark in the Indian Automobile Industry. Kudos to Ratan Tata and his dream.

.anshuman · 23rd December 2009, 18:22

I voted for Tata Nano, Its the most revolutionary automobile after Maruti 800.

Even Superb, Punto and Fortuner are very good cars, If Nano was not in the poll i would have voted for Superb.

oss · 23rd December 2009, 18:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

I agree. However, we have to stick to technicalities here. New engines cannot give a car a re-entry onto the list. For example, the Laura has had two new engines this year, but is yet missing from the list as the car is NOT a 2009 launch.

We have to stick to the 1st Jan - 31st Dec time frame. Of course, the launch we will count is the launch + price release (and not merely a product unveiling).

You've pre-empted questions on Figo there

blackasta · 23rd December 2009, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackasta

voted for i20 - true world class quality in an Indian car for the FIRST time.
Nano deserves a place of its own for being a marvel- somehow I cannot weigh it in the same scale as other cars.

Now that the i20 is out - it has to be the fortuner which gets my vote.

anonymous · 23rd December 2009, 18:47

My vote goes to no no, no other car but Nano. Mr. Ratan Tata has delivered when once seemed to be an impossible task to achieve. Hats off to him.

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

23rd December 2009, 17:55	#46
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Unlike the majority i have voted for the Tata Manza. This car has really impressed me . A great leap in quality ( which is still not top notch ) . Super Duper VFM.
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23rd December 2009, 17:57	#47
highsteem BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 123 Thanked: 13 Times	oh! my, feels like you are asking me to select one among my best friends! Yes, there are positives, there are negatives and there are the ones whom you have shared everything! But still if I have to chose one and it has to be the one which made me feel great and proud then it has to be Nano Thank you Mr. Tata.
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23rd December 2009, 17:58	#48
harishnair BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Quilon/ Sharjah Posts: 511 Thanked: 5 Times	My vote goes for the Nano. All the other cars in the list can just be seen as an evolutionary change over their previous gen models. But the Tata nano has actually revolutionized the auto industry making every other car major want to have their own version of nano. Last edited by harishnair : 23rd December 2009 at 18:01.
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23rd December 2009, 18:06	#49
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	The ICOTY is a very tough choice this year. My favorite cars of 2009 were: Fiat Linea, Chevy Cruze, and Skoda Superb. I actually count Linea to be a 2008 contender since many auto awards also considered it in 2008. So, I think it should be the Chevy Cruze that deserves it. GM has priced the Cruze excellently and India is only the third market to get it, before the USA. It's got a wide range of equipment. The engine packs in a lot of punch (minus the turbo lag) and the ride is quite comfy. The Nano is a great achievement by Tata and has created a lot of hype in foreign countries rather than India. Tata got a slightly low response here. How many Nanos did we have on Team-BHP till now? I guess just one. I respect all Nano voters. But IMO the ICOTY should be a car that is a 'no compromise car' and the Cruze quite manages that. Last edited by theragingbull : 23rd December 2009 at 18:08.
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23rd December 2009, 18:14	#51
sabsubs BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 324 Thanked: 322 Times	Where is i10 in the list?
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23rd December 2009, 18:16	#53
hondadude Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 69 Times	Nano has obviously changed the whole automobile industry so it deserves the ICOTY. I think it would be more interesting to know the no 2. I have voted for Fortuner because IMO it has changed the game by completely altering the dynamics of 18-25L SUV segment. A long awaited vehicle delivered on high expectations (well almost, bad brakes and not AT but that's OK). I don't see any other car in the list (we are talking about no 2 so nano is not in the picture ) which has had such a big impact in the segment in which it was introduced.
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23rd December 2009, 18:17	#54
JLS BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 163 Thanked: 181 Times	Dippy, Excellent way to start count down for year end! Tata Nano Why? Revolution - This car ( and the thought behind) broke the barrier and belief that car can not be produced at 1 Lac price Innovation - Many innovative ideas implemented ( not for rocket science ) but for bringing car price down Indian - Everybody else put dowwn this idea( Maruti Suzuki MD suggested something in tongue in cheek when 1 Lac car was mentioned ), but an Indian company thought about, planned for and implemented a concept Humanitarian - Only Ratan Tata could think about the need of a small Indian family. That is the real 'philanthropic' Tata for us. Yes, I know that Tata would only make this car for a profit, but imagin if Tata can pull of Nano at this cost after all investment in R&D etc, what would be the cost of cars like Maruti 800. The list can go on, but for me nano would be Car of the year ( for couple of years at least) WIth regards, JLS
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23rd December 2009, 18:21	#56
basilmabraham BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney/Cochin Posts: 772 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	Nano From Tata, all the way. As many said, its one major landmark in the Indian Automobile Industry. Kudos to Ratan Tata and his dream.
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23rd December 2009, 18:22	#57
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	I voted for Tata Nano, Its the most revolutionary automobile after Maruti 800. Even Superb, Punto and Fortuner are very good cars, If Nano was not in the poll i would have voted for Superb.
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23rd December 2009, 18:47	#60
anonymous BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NCR Posts: 565 Thanked: 25 Times	My vote goes to no no, no other car but Nano. Mr. Ratan Tata has delivered when once seemed to be an impossible task to achieve. Hats off to him.
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