Team-BHP - April 2010 sales

From the Official Press Release

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HSCI sold 3578 units in the month of April 2010

New Delhi, May 3, 2010: Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, sold 3578 units during the month of April'10 as against 3656 units sold during the corresponding month last year.

Model wise sales break-up:

Jazz: 338
City: 2787
Civic: 188
Accord: 194
CR-V: 71

From the Official Press Release:

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Fiat India Automobiles achieves sales growth of 57% in April 2010

Fiat sales (including exports) for the month of April 2010 stand at 2022 vehicles

Mumbai, 3 May 2010: FIAT India Automobiles Ltd today announced a growth of 57% in sales for the month of April 2010 over April 2009. Fiat India’s total sales (including exports) of FIAT branded vehicles in April 2010 stood at 1,800 as compared to 1,205 vehicles sold in April 2009.

The company’s cumulative sales (including exports) for the fiscal currently stands at 2022 vehicles as against 1289 vehicles sold last year. With these impressive numbers, Fiat India has witnessed a 57% growth in fiscal sales for the year 2010-11 as against 2009-10.

Guys.. when do you think the excel sheet will be up? I think its a more convenient way of looking at the figures as it gives the scenario at one go. Thanks.

And look at the Corolla vs. Civic figures. Toyota is really giving Honda a run for their money across all segments eh!

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Originally Posted by sbraj (Post 1869541)

Honda City sales figure is even more shocking.
Jan 2010 - 4485
Feb 2010 - 5076
Mar 2010 - 4338
Apr 2010 - 2787

Honda sells 3,656 cars compared to 6002 of Toyota.

Market Propensity to consume (buy) Honda City cars is going down drastically. Can we expect an upgrade or are we going to get "Discounts on Honda!!!"

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Originally Posted by CARDEEP (Post 1870366)

Market Propensity to consume (buy) Honda City cars is going down drastically. Can we expect an upgrade or are we going to get "Discounts on Honda!!!"

If you look at the last year April 09, the numbers are not too low. I was checking with sales guys i know in the field, April is usually a slow month and its not amazing that the city sales are low. I think people are probably getting over the shock of getting paltry hikes hence not buying cars:D
Its better to look at a month YOY than compare with previous months as car buying is a seasonal activity for sure.
On a side note- quite interesting to note that looks as if more people on TBHP are concerned at Fiats sales falling than the FIAT guys themselves!!!!

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Originally Posted by hellmet (Post 1869897)

I think VW doesn't want to sell its car to the mass car market. I'm sure with the new 'affordable' hatch, VW dealerships are seeing more of mango people and might intentionally ward off a certain kind of people looking for an immediate car. That is why they probably talk about the 4 month waiting period.

When I went to a VW dealership last week, even before I spoke a word, I was handed over pamphlets for the Polo. Maybe my helmet 'gave it away', that I could not buy a costlier car. But that is certainly not the right attitude.

My experience was exactly opposite as yours though I was dressed up as casually (read lousy) as I could, yet was properly attended.
Their attitude in your case might be arising out if the fact that they might be fed up with attending irate customers who have already placed orders & are chasing the dealership like greyhounds (quite justifiable after they they have paid their hard-earned money to the dealer).

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Originally Posted by mkh (Post 1870391)

You are right, but I expect that the YOY to fall, especially in the wake of launch of VW Vento & Toyota Etios. Though the fall in April-10 numbers can also be attributed to seasonal variations.

Disappointing to see Punto not making good sales. I definitely think its about th perception of th brand in India. I have been driving it for about 6 months nw, about 15,000 kms and it is a mighty good car.
And this whole noise about the plastics is basless. yes it might not have th finnesse an i-20 has but it is fairly ok.