How far will the Thar affect the market?

Parm · 2nd January 2010, 22:02

if THAR is targetted at lifestyle segment then it will make a quick GETAWAY!

rural folks dont need an expensive 4x4, they already have no frill Major and loaded Bolero!

Classic was launched when there was hardly any 4WD offroad enthusiasts and Legend was sold in limited numbers only.

now is the time when there is a decent demand for a basic factory fitted 4WD vehicle and not a SUV with comforts!

i hope MM doesnt launch a right vehicle with a wrong price!

crazyjeeperk · 2nd January 2010, 23:15

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Originally Posted by Parm

if THAR is targetted at lifestyle segment then it will make a quick GETAWAY!

rural folks dont need an expensive 4x4, they already have no frill Major and loaded Bolero!

Classic was launched when there was hardly any 4WD offroad enthusiasts and Legend was sold in limited numbers only.

now is the time when there is a decent demand for a basic factory fitted 4WD vehicle and not a SUV with comforts!

i hope MM doesnt launch a right vehicle with a wrong price!

you are absolutely wright sir, its really our bad luck tat we do not have the legend of indian jeep history 'CLASSIC' in market now!

quattroa4 · 3rd January 2010, 18:30

let it get launched with 2.5 L crde engine with 90 bhp on tap , muscle meets with big heart also to pump up the red hot blood !!!!
let 4 wheel drive be std and yes PS , thats essencial, let it roll like that n so many will buy it ( including me !)

Parm · 4th January 2010, 00:04

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Originally Posted by crazyjeeperk

you are absolutely wright sir, its really our bad luck tat we do not have the legend of indian jeep history 'CLASSIC' in market now!

well it could be SWB Classic being re-launched by MM in autoexpo!!

you never know!

beejay · 15th January 2010, 10:10

Guess what? There is a thread up already against the Gypsy and Thar.

rrnsss · 15th January 2010, 12:53

I really wish Mahindra gives diff locks atleast as an optional equipment. It is not too much to ask for. Come on M&M just give diff locks

4x4addict · 15th January 2010, 13:43

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Originally Posted by beejay

Guess what? There is a thread up already against the Gypsy and Thar.

Well right now, the Gypsy is only refined 4x4 that can be bought new in the 6 lakh range. The only other options are Major (very basic/rudimentary) and Invader which is not very capable off-road due to the design of the rear suspension.

beejay · 15th January 2010, 15:04

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

Well right now, the Gypsy is only refined 4x4 that can be bought new in the 6 lakh range. The only other options are Major (very basic/rudimentary) and Invader which is not very capable off-road due to the design of the rear suspension.

I agree Tini. Its nice to see options now. Hope they increase.

Maybe a SWB Classic with NEF and NGCS. Am I asking for too much?

SamtheLeo · 15th January 2010, 15:07

About effec ton Oldies i dont know much but what i know for sure is that there are many many in this forum (including me) who would want to buy it & there are many many more in the market who would be drooling on the concept. So when it hits the market it will sell like Hot cakes for sure

hellletloose · 24th January 2010, 12:12

well, we have a subculture in place,the die-hard 4x4 fans, but then the undercurrent needs to be nurtured to become a river.I can recall the gym culture,enfield bullets,carrom at the hostel common room,the brotherhood amidst men,arm wrestling matches,all subcultures that made me what i am.India is the land of moderates but still there exist extremists who dont jump into the bandwagon,who don't keep their heads down & let their life just pass by.the key to make a subculture take on a established culture,is to find a spark,fan it to a fire,till eventually it becomes a blaze(like a forrest fire,where even pouring buckets of water wont dampen its spirits).

uday.ere · 13th December 2010, 21:46

Some interesting new filtering through about the launch of the Mahindra Thar by the end of this month..

Source : Mahindra Thar | Facebook

rohanjf · 21st December 2010, 14:24

Thar is here!!! I just checked in Facebook. I also checked Thar

The ex-showroom price in Bangalore is 6.01 lakhs. Seems like only 4WD option is offered.

ramkya1 · 21st December 2010, 21:01

This is a tempting offer and off the shelf too!!!!

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sudhirbhan · 21st December 2010, 21:30

From what I heard, CRDe version is going to cost more than 7.2 lakhs on road in Karnataka

. Apparently the interiors shown in the autoexpo version are not standard on the one that has been launched. Now waiting for the demo vehicle to arrive in Mangalore, one of the few cities where Thar is supposedly making a debut by end of the month

PAVAN KADAM · 21st December 2010, 21:50

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Originally Posted by sudhirbhan

From what I heard, CRDe version is going to cost more than 7.2 lakhs on road in Karnataka

. Apparently the interiors shown in the autoexpo version are not standard on the one that has been launched. Now waiting for the demo vehicle to arrive in Mangalore, one of the few cities where Thar is supposedly making a debut by end of the month

What makes anyone think the THAR launch will affect the present market conditions.

Lets see it this way, how many Hardcore Off-road enthusiasts would go in and buy the THAR for what it is........? The answer says it all.

A OTR enthusiast's first love is always a MB or a CJ or a Gypsy. also has the choice of picking good condition 4*4's at half the costs of the THAR.

OR

Someone who already has an able 4*4 jeep / gypsy would think a trillion times to make that kind of investment on the THAR for its price. The would as well spend that 10% on their existing CJ's and Gypsys and keep them in Pink of its health.Approx 8 lacs On road Bangalore is ridiculous.

I would best leave this discussion to the OTR group.

2nd January 2010, 22:02	#16
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 899 Times	if THAR is targetted at lifestyle segment then it will make a quick GETAWAY! rural folks dont need an expensive 4x4, they already have no frill Major and loaded Bolero! Classic was launched when there was hardly any 4WD offroad enthusiasts and Legend was sold in limited numbers only. now is the time when there is a decent demand for a basic factory fitted 4WD vehicle and not a SUV with comforts! i hope MM doesnt launch a right vehicle with a wrong price!
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3rd January 2010, 18:30	#18
quattroa4 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Aurangabad Posts: 428 Thanked: 599 Times	let it get launched with 2.5 L crde engine with 90 bhp on tap , muscle meets with big heart also to pump up the red hot blood !!!! let 4 wheel drive be std and yes PS , thats essencial, let it roll like that n so many will buy it ( including me !)
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15th January 2010, 10:10	#20
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,977 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	Guess what? There is a thread up already against the Gypsy and Thar.
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15th January 2010, 12:53	#21
rrnsss BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 397 Thanked: 346 Times	I really wish Mahindra gives diff locks atleast as an optional equipment. It is not too much to ask for. Come on M&M just give diff locks
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15th January 2010, 15:07	#24
SamtheLeo BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 451 Thanked: 26 Times	About effec ton Oldies i dont know much but what i know for sure is that there are many many in this forum (including me) who would want to buy it & there are many many more in the market who would be drooling on the concept. So when it hits the market it will sell like Hot cakes for sure
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24th January 2010, 12:12	#25
hellletloose BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shimla Posts: 58 Thanked: 35 Times	well, we have a subculture in place,the die-hard 4x4 fans, but then the undercurrent needs to be nurtured to become a river.I can recall the gym culture,enfield bullets,carrom at the hostel common room,the brotherhood amidst men,arm wrestling matches,all subcultures that made me what i am.India is the land of moderates but still there exist extremists who dont jump into the bandwagon,who don't keep their heads down & let their life just pass by.the key to make a subculture take on a established culture,is to find a spark,fan it to a fire,till eventually it becomes a blaze(like a forrest fire,where even pouring buckets of water wont dampen its spirits).
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13th December 2010, 21:46	#26
uday.ere BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 676 Thanked: 2,692 Times	Mahindra Thar to launch by month end... Some interesting new filtering through about the launch of the Mahindra Thar by the end of this month.. Source : Mahindra Thar \| Facebook
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21st December 2010, 14:24	#27
rohanjf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,193 Thanked: 707 Times	Re: How far will the Thar affect the market? Thar is here!!! I just checked in Facebook. I also checked Thar The ex-showroom price in Bangalore is 6.01 lakhs. Seems like only 4WD option is offered. Last edited by rohanjf : 21st December 2010 at 14:25.
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21st December 2010, 21:01	#28
ramkya1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Palakkad, Keral Posts: 1,829 Thanked: 434 Times View My Garage	Re: How far will the Thar affect the market? This is a tempting offer and off the shelf too!!!! =====
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21st December 2010, 21:30	#29
sudhirbhan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mangalore Posts: 49 Thanked: 9 Times	Re: How far will the Thar affect the market? From what I heard, CRDe version is going to cost more than 7.2 lakhs on road in Karnataka . Apparently the interiors shown in the autoexpo version are not standard on the one that has been launched. Now waiting for the demo vehicle to arrive in Mangalore, one of the few cities where Thar is supposedly making a debut by end of the month
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