Mahindra Renault to launch new Logan at Auto Expo

Avenger · 29th December 2009, 20:18

quoted from economictimes today evening...

Quote:

NEW DELHI: Carmaker Mahindra Renault on Tuesday said it will launch a new variant of its sedan Logan at the upcoming Auto Expo in the Capital.
The new variant -- Logan Tourer -- will be available in both petrol and diesel variants and will be priced Rs 5.5 lakh and upwards, the company said in a statement.
Logan Tourer has been conceptualised and co-branded in collaboration with baggage maker VIP, it added.
The 10th Auto Expo will start on January 5 in the Capital. Many players, including Honda, Toyota and General Motors, are showcasing their small cars the country's largest auto show.

i thought they were going to announce the end of JV in the autoexpo. I think they are launching the steppe?

Avenger

akshay4587 · 29th December 2009, 20:41

collaboration with VIP

did i read it correctly?????????

ajmat · 29th December 2009, 20:57

I doubt they will bring in the steppe unless they price less than an Innova but then the Scorpio gets clonked

grules · 29th December 2009, 21:32

If this is the Logan Tourer they are talking about, I hate to see this eyesore on road :(

Mahindra Renault to launch new Logan at Auto Expo-logan1.jpg

amtak · 29th December 2009, 21:36

In fact, I would love to buy it. And yes, even the Meru guys

Sidbhai, any news on this tourer?

dodge_v1per · 29th December 2009, 21:46

will be good alternative to ageing marina. looks better anyday.
Tie-up with VIP?? Will Mahindra-Renault be called VIP-Renault Now?? Kiddin.

aaggoswami · 29th December 2009, 22:29

1) One more JV that is not going to give more sales to Logan. I am afraid that due to association, VIP might lose sales.
Pathetic idea IMO.
Bring in new car ASAP to replace Logan and give it a better motors. This car has just lost the plot against competiton and now seems more confused car to me.

If they are not able to come up with new car to replace logan, atleast give this car better motors. Lack of good driving experience is one of the reason why people are staying away from Logan. A cosmetic upgrade with new motors will be good. An opportunity will not be wasted if they bring in new diesel atleast.

2) Any news on Sandero ?

rajtheindian · 29th December 2009, 23:14

It says a "new variant of SEDAN", which means it will be similar to Logan PLAY, or Logan EDGE, which means just another name and one more to the flop list

kapss · 29th December 2009, 23:45

Logan in the sedan version cannot crack the Indian market. Its USP in Europe is its low price which is not applicable to the Indian market because of the presence of the local frugal engineering experts (read Tata and Maruti). The only way to salvage the investment is to amortize the costs by bringing in Sandero and Logan MCV which share the same platform. Xylo has clearly demonstrated a huge market for MPV's which can ferry the extended indian families togeather at a price lower than innova. The MCV (Steppe), even at 1 lac more than the sedan would be VFM considering the well sorted ride and handling package as compared to the ocean liners like Xylo and Grande that are in the competition.

AMATMO · 29th December 2009, 23:54

logan does look better as a stationwagon than a sedan

khan75 · 30th December 2009, 00:08

That will look good as a hearse van. Dull, drab and sad while carrying a corpse.

Gilead · 30th December 2009, 00:16

Since it's a tie up with VIP, will the car come with zippers and a number lock for the doors?

harishnair · 30th December 2009, 00:27

Most likely the sedan will come loaded with trolleys and duffle bags specially designed by VIP with the Logan monogram on it.lol

esteem_lover · 30th December 2009, 00:30

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Originally Posted by grules

If this is the Logan Tourer they are talking about, I hate to see this eyesore on road :(

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I feel that would be a notch better than the Xylo.

sidindica · 30th December 2009, 10:27

It is an edition of a logan sedan with free VIP baggage, purse, toilet kit, vanity case, skybags, strolley to overstuff that big boot for touring people.

Babes are not part of the offer.

29th December 2009, 20:41	#2
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	collaboration with VIP did i read it correctly?????????
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29th December 2009, 20:57	#3
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,864 Thanked: 27,975 Times View My Garage	I doubt they will bring in the steppe unless they price less than an Innova but then the Scorpio gets clonked
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29th December 2009, 21:32	#4
grules BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 174 Thanked: 7 Times	If this is the Logan Tourer they are talking about, I hate to see this eyesore on road :(
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29th December 2009, 21:36	#5
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,915 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	In fact, I would love to buy it. And yes, even the Meru guys Sidbhai, any news on this tourer?
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29th December 2009, 21:46	#6
dodge_v1per BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bhopal, India Posts: 88 Thanked: Once	will be good alternative to ageing marina. looks better anyday. Tie-up with VIP?? Will Mahindra-Renault be called VIP-Renault Now?? Kiddin.
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29th December 2009, 22:29	#7
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	1) One more JV that is not going to give more sales to Logan. I am afraid that due to association, VIP might lose sales. Pathetic idea IMO. Bring in new car ASAP to replace Logan and give it a better motors. This car has just lost the plot against competiton and now seems more confused car to me. If they are not able to come up with new car to replace logan, atleast give this car better motors. Lack of good driving experience is one of the reason why people are staying away from Logan. A cosmetic upgrade with new motors will be good. An opportunity will not be wasted if they bring in new diesel atleast. 2) Any news on Sandero ?
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29th December 2009, 23:14	#8
rajtheindian BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Syracuse, US Posts: 247 Thanked: 7 Times	It says a "new variant of SEDAN", which means it will be similar to Logan PLAY, or Logan EDGE, which means just another name and one more to the flop list
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29th December 2009, 23:45	#9
kapss BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 110 Thanked: 2 Times	Logan in the sedan version cannot crack the Indian market. Its USP in Europe is its low price which is not applicable to the Indian market because of the presence of the local frugal engineering experts (read Tata and Maruti). The only way to salvage the investment is to amortize the costs by bringing in Sandero and Logan MCV which share the same platform. Xylo has clearly demonstrated a huge market for MPV's which can ferry the extended indian families togeather at a price lower than innova. The MCV (Steppe), even at 1 lac more than the sedan would be VFM considering the well sorted ride and handling package as compared to the ocean liners like Xylo and Grande that are in the competition.
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29th December 2009, 23:54	#10
AMATMO Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore\GOA Posts: 1,456 Thanked: 7 Times	logan does look better as a stationwagon than a sedan
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30th December 2009, 00:08	#11
khan75 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta/London/Dubai/Delhi Posts: 371 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	That will look good as a hearse van. Dull, drab and sad while carrying a corpse.
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30th December 2009, 00:16	#12
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	Since it's a tie up with VIP, will the car come with zippers and a number lock for the doors?
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30th December 2009, 00:27	#13
harishnair BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Quilon/ Sharjah Posts: 511 Thanked: 5 Times	Most likely the sedan will come loaded with trolleys and duffle bags specially designed by VIP with the Logan monogram on it.lol
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30th December 2009, 10:27	#15
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	It is an edition of a logan sedan with free VIP baggage, purse, toilet kit, vanity case, skybags, strolley to overstuff that big boot for touring people. Babes are not part of the offer.
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