April 2010 sales

urban_legend · 3rd May 2010, 15:23

Anything on Xylo and Scorpio?

sheetumanu · 3rd May 2010, 15:23

VW sold POLO close to what it expected (1000 a month). They were just not prepared for a whopping 5000 bookings and hence the waiting period

. They should have planned well. On the other hand, Ford being well prepared has been able to manage the show well even with Figo bookings touching 10,000 mark.

Waiting for the detailed breakup and excel sheet.

lifeonwheels · 3rd May 2010, 15:35

Really surprised to see 21 people buying Prius

. I thought only about 10 such dumb millionaires would surface in our country every month. Hope the numbers go down soon.

While Polo numbers seem to be lower than expected a significant increase in future can be expected on the back of shorter delivery times and inclusion of diesel to their portfolio.

sheetumanu · 3rd May 2010, 15:42

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Originally Posted by lifeonwheels

Really surprised to see 21 people buying Prius

. I thought only about 10 such dumb millionaires would surface in our country every month. Hope the numbers go down soon.

While Polo numbers seem to be lower than expected a significant increase in future can be expected on the back of shorter delivery times and inclusion of diesel to their portfolio.

Very true Arpit, I also expect a surge in Polo sales with the launch of POLO D this month coupled with with their gutsy ads (see their ad in today's TOI) and claims of 22 kpl.

kicker · 3rd May 2010, 15:57

Waiting for the detailed breakup and excel sheet.

CARDEEP · 3rd May 2010, 16:15

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Originally Posted by lifeonwheels

Really surprised to see 21 people buying Prius

. I thought only about 10 such dumb millionaires would surface in our country every month. Hope the numbers go down soon.

No surprise please... Prius is the Halo Car of Hollywood with all the A-listed celebrities opting for the same. To add to this (if you feel insult to Indian buyers) the Green Brigade of the world swear by the cars abilities to save the planet. Why wonder for a 5 seater car that is powered by the 1.8L hybrid engine that also happens to be the the most efficient mass produced engine on sale in the world, when you have an Indian electric car (Reva) little more utilitarian than a scooter selling at Rs.5 Lacs (approx.)?
Probably these buyers are buying the car for show-off rather than "Save Earth".
Also, note that that Indian Duty Structure doubles the cost of the car. In fact if it is produced in our country it would cost a mere Rs.15 Lacs (few lacs over the Corolla).

sheetumanu · 3rd May 2010, 16:22

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Originally Posted by StarrySky

As someone hoping to buy the Punto (waiting to see if the Punto Sports version will be within my budget), the Fiat numbers are starting to worry me a little bit. It looks like this is the second straight month where Punto sales are below 1000. I'm wondering whether I should look at other options as well.

I am EXACTLY in the same situation as you StarrysSky; I am in love with Punto; waiting for Sports model to see if it suits my budget and my worries are increasing in direct proportion to the decreasing numbers of Punto every month.

poloman · 3rd May 2010, 17:37

Polo numbers are impressive and climbing. This being achieved with only around 36 dealerships. Now waiting time is one major factor that is going against Polo.With production in full flow and diesel launch one can expect this to settle at around 2000-2500. VW will be more than happy with those figures.Happy to hear that the delay in deliveries is due to stringent quality checks. No wonder the Polos which are delivered have not reported a single niggle.

d3adlythegame · 3rd May 2010, 18:48

92 beetles? and 385 Jettas??? Are you sure that is correct?

PCS · 3rd May 2010, 19:05

Guys Only 188 Civic Sold In April 2010 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

recshenoy · 3rd May 2010, 19:13

woha 21 prius! want to know who bought them

what about i10 sales? any numbers from Honda especially Jazz!

any numbers from Skoda especially the Fabia!

Waiting for the detailed breakup and excel sheet.

StarrySky · 3rd May 2010, 19:14

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Originally Posted by PCS

Guys Only 188 Civic Sold In April 2010 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A different figure (460) was given in another thread for the Civic. Or do you mean Jazz?

PCS · 3rd May 2010, 19:34

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Originally Posted by StarrySky

A different figure (460) was given in another thread for the Civic. Or do you mean Jazz?

sorry dude ! slight error

SkyWalker · 3rd May 2010, 19:39

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Originally Posted by theragingbull

Read in Autocar this month that the VW Polo goes through stringent quality checks and hence the delay in deliveries.

And you believe that?

Well i guess giving the car with lame engines @ a lame price has got nothing to do with it.

Gilead · 3rd May 2010, 19:46

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Originally Posted by SkyWalker

And you believe that?

Well i guess giving the car with lame engines @ a lame price has got nothing to do with it.

In case you haven't driven the car yet, it's lame only on paper. It's fairly decent on the road.

But it's not as VFM as others in the segment, so that may be the reason for tepid sales.

3rd May 2010, 15:23	#16
urban_legend BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 118 Thanked: 5 Times	Anything on Xylo and Scorpio?
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3rd May 2010, 15:23	#17
sheetumanu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Noida Posts: 178 Thanked: 17 Times	VW sold POLO close to what it expected (1000 a month). They were just not prepared for a whopping 5000 bookings and hence the waiting period . They should have planned well. On the other hand, Ford being well prepared has been able to manage the show well even with Figo bookings touching 10,000 mark. Waiting for the detailed breakup and excel sheet.
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3rd May 2010, 15:35	#18
lifeonwheels BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 90 Thanked: 2 Times	Really surprised to see 21 people buying Prius. I thought only about 10 such dumb millionaires would surface in our country every month. Hope the numbers go down soon. While Polo numbers seem to be lower than expected a significant increase in future can be expected on the back of shorter delivery times and inclusion of diesel to their portfolio.
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kicker Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Navi MUmbai Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	Waiting for the detailed breakup and excel sheet.
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3rd May 2010, 17:37	#23
poloman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,311 Thanked: 5,251 Times	Polo numbers are impressive and climbing. This being achieved with only around 36 dealerships. Now waiting time is one major factor that is going against Polo.With production in full flow and diesel launch one can expect this to settle at around 2000-2500. VW will be more than happy with those figures.Happy to hear that the delay in deliveries is due to stringent quality checks. No wonder the Polos which are delivered have not reported a single niggle. Last edited by poloman : 3rd May 2010 at 17:43.
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3rd May 2010, 18:48	#24
d3adlythegame BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 90 Thanked: Once	92 beetles? and 385 Jettas??? Are you sure that is correct?
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3rd May 2010, 19:05	#25
PCS BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 217 Thanked: 176 Times	Guys Only 188 Civic Sold In April 2010 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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3rd May 2010, 19:13	#26
recshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mangalore / Bangalore Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 254 Times	woha 21 prius! want to know who bought them what about i10 sales? any numbers from Honda especially Jazz! any numbers from Skoda especially the Fabia! Waiting for the detailed breakup and excel sheet.
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