New Cruze hatchback! Will we see this in India soon?

auto-one · 6th September 2010, 14:57

A great looking hatchback ( resembling the hot SRV ) !! Would GM bring it to India? IMO, the chances are 50:50 :---
Yes, if GM decides to pitch it against the i20 with respect to features, specifications and price.
No, if GM prefers the VFM cars from the chinese stable along with its current line up.
Personally, I would like to see the car launched in India

BuRnT RuBbEr · 6th September 2010, 15:27

can be an interesting option, but might not sell too well..
a. can't be less than 8l ex delhi for base version, that too petrol!
b. GM cars are costlier to maintain.
c. even if they try to bring something barebones at 7l, nobody would buy that. people with anything above 5 big ones expect a little 'luxury'. look at vento base version for instance. good price point but i doubt if it' hitting more than 30-40% of total bookings?

GM would launch it here only if they get desperate about their india standing (quite shaky at the moment). One car I would like them to bring back(and not screw things up again!) is the vectra. and some serious effort needs to go into spares pricing.

vishwas · 6th September 2010, 16:23

The car looks amazing. This would be a much better value than the sedan - provide same or more space as well as be more flexible in the type of use. People who are suggesting that "Hatchback is low-end and so will not sell in India" should look at this one: Porsche Panamera - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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vinaydas · 6th September 2010, 17:45

one word.
Wow!
Plonk in the Crdi(2.0) and Im game

though it looks rather bland from the back(im sure the dual spoiler effect of the SRV would do wonders on this )

shankaranand · 6th September 2010, 20:37

Rather than launching the hatchback, I would really love it if they launch Cruze with a 130+ BHP Petrol engine under 10 lakhs ex-showroom price.

That would hit the sweet spot and take the fight straight into Corolla.. and even damage Honda City sales..

ronin · 6th September 2010, 23:18

I for one always preferred hatchbacks to sedans. This one does hit the sweet spot. Wouldnt mind plonking in a million rupees if properly equipped and handles well.

suhaas307 · 7th September 2010, 00:23

The Cruze hatch reminds me of the Impreza hatch, especially the side profile. But one thing's for sure, this is no Scooby!

Anyway, there was a time when hatches above 9 lakhs wouldn't get second looks. But times have changed; and this Cruze hatch might just do well if priced right. think about it! No one expected the Hyundai i20 to click the way it did! And the Jazz might not be doing well now, but some good campaigning and probably a price-cut + addition of some much needed features might change that!

Assuming that the Cruze hatch would be loaded like its sedan counterpart, it should sell at 10 lakhs, thereabouts.

The Indian market still needs to mature and accept larger hatch-backs, but this might just do the trick and perhaps start a new segment altogether. Let's not write it off immediately!

gomzi · 7th September 2010, 01:07

This reminded me of the SRV hatchback that flopped so badly for GM in India. A Cruze hatch though could be a mouthwatering prospect, if only they spec and price it right.
I do hope this comes to India, and the hatchback's could get another gamechanger

manson · 7th September 2010, 01:43

Great looking car, and would be quite a package if mated with the same motor from Cruze sedan. If I were in the Chevrolet marketing team, I'd be worried the notchback eating into the sedan's market share, and would recommend a significant price difference in order to pitch for a virgin segmetn altogether.

However, this thread is loaded with expectations, illusions and misconceptions, such as one quoted below. I would highly suggest getting slightly more realistic, and factual when talking numbers.

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Originally Posted by venkateshkm

The base Cruze comes at Rs 10 odd lakhs at present,

manson.

shk 8896 · 23rd September 2010, 16:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomzi

This reminded me of the SRV hatchback that flopped so badly for GM in India. A Cruze hatch though could be a mouthwatering prospect, if only they spec and price it right.
I do hope this comes to India, and the hatchback's could get another gamechanger

It reminds me of the Logan's Hatch and also the SRV but this one has a better balanced styling especially the rear side.Pricing may be high and also the sloping roof means headroom is less .

theragingbull · 5th October 2010, 00:24

Some pictures from the unveiling at the Paris Motor Show..

Source

blackasta · 5th October 2010, 00:45

Looks nice to me - the notchback design may solve the low-headroom-in-rear-seat issue.

kapss · 5th October 2010, 04:20

I have read about people willing to pay 10+ lac for a Skoda Yeti 2WD with a 1.2 TSI. I would like to know how is that so different from a premium hatch like this one?
I think a Cruze Hatch with a 2L diesel comes for around 9 lacs, its worth the money spent. Maybe, with the economies of scale, GM might want to move the Cruze hatch+sedan production to India instead of the CKD route as present.

speedmiester · 5th October 2010, 07:47

If the cruze hatch back hits the Indian shores, there will be a lot of buyers. Offers a great value if priced under 10L.

ampere · 5th October 2010, 09:25

100+ BHP Hatchback wars are just starting. This wont just add fuel, but fire as well! Lot many will lap it up. With the new 100 BHP Fabia, Polo, 130BHP Hatch would be apt as the topping on the icecream.

6th September 2010, 14:57	#31
auto-one BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 237 Thanked: 13 Times	GM, please launch it ! A great looking hatchback ( resembling the hot SRV ) !! Would GM bring it to India? IMO, the chances are 50:50 :--- Yes, if GM decides to pitch it against the i20 with respect to features, specifications and price. No, if GM prefers the VFM cars from the chinese stable along with its current line up. Personally, I would like to see the car launched in India
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6th September 2010, 15:27	#32
BuRnT RuBbEr BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: DL 1 Posts: 367 Thanked: 13 Times	can be an interesting option, but might not sell too well.. a. can't be less than 8l ex delhi for base version, that too petrol! b. GM cars are costlier to maintain. c. even if they try to bring something barebones at 7l, nobody would buy that. people with anything above 5 big ones expect a little 'luxury'. look at vento base version for instance. good price point but i doubt if it' hitting more than 30-40% of total bookings? GM would launch it here only if they get desperate about their india standing (quite shaky at the moment). One car I would like them to bring back(and not screw things up again!) is the vectra. and some serious effort needs to go into spares pricing. Last edited by BuRnT RuBbEr : 6th September 2010 at 15:30.
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6th September 2010, 16:23	#33
vishwas BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hyd Posts: 105 Thanked: 27 Times	The car looks amazing. This would be a much better value than the sedan - provide same or more space as well as be more flexible in the type of use. People who are suggesting that "Hatchback is low-end and so will not sell in India" should look at this one: Porsche Panamera - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia .
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6th September 2010, 17:45	#34
vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	one word. Wow! Plonk in the Crdi(2.0) and Im game though it looks rather bland from the back(im sure the dual spoiler effect of the SRV would do wonders on this )
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6th September 2010, 20:37	#35
shankaranand BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 164 Thanked: 22 Times	Rather than launching the hatchback, I would really love it if they launch Cruze with a 130+ BHP Petrol engine under 10 lakhs ex-showroom price. That would hit the sweet spot and take the fight straight into Corolla.. and even damage Honda City sales..
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6th September 2010, 23:18	#36
ronin BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Trichur Posts: 101 Thanked: 46 Times	I for one always preferred hatchbacks to sedans. This one does hit the sweet spot. Wouldnt mind plonking in a million rupees if properly equipped and handles well.
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7th September 2010, 00:23	#37
suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,830 Thanked: 12,251 Times	The Cruze hatch reminds me of the Impreza hatch, especially the side profile. But one thing's for sure, this is no Scooby! Anyway, there was a time when hatches above 9 lakhs wouldn't get second looks. But times have changed; and this Cruze hatch might just do well if priced right. think about it! No one expected the Hyundai i20 to click the way it did! And the Jazz might not be doing well now, but some good campaigning and probably a price-cut + addition of some much needed features might change that! Assuming that the Cruze hatch would be loaded like its sedan counterpart, it should sell at 10 lakhs, thereabouts. The Indian market still needs to mature and accept larger hatch-backs, but this might just do the trick and perhaps start a new segment altogether. Let's not write it off immediately!
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7th September 2010, 01:07	#38
gomzi BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 798 Thanked: 236 Times	This reminded me of the SRV hatchback that flopped so badly for GM in India. A Cruze hatch though could be a mouthwatering prospect, if only they spec and price it right. I do hope this comes to India, and the hatchback's could get another gamechanger
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5th October 2010, 00:24	#41
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	Some pictures from the unveiling at the Paris Motor Show.. Source Attached Thumbnails
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5th October 2010, 00:45	#42
blackasta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WB 26 Posts: 3,406 Thanked: 2,917 Times View My Garage	Looks nice to me - the notchback design may solve the low-headroom-in-rear-seat issue.
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5th October 2010, 04:20	#43
kapss BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 110 Thanked: 2 Times	I have read about people willing to pay 10+ lac for a Skoda Yeti 2WD with a 1.2 TSI. I would like to know how is that so different from a premium hatch like this one? I think a Cruze Hatch with a 2L diesel comes for around 9 lacs, its worth the money spent. Maybe, with the economies of scale, GM might want to move the Cruze hatch+sedan production to India instead of the CKD route as present.
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5th October 2010, 07:47	#44
speedmiester Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 6,631 Times	If the cruze hatch back hits the Indian shores, there will be a lot of buyers. Offers a great value if priced under 10L.
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5th October 2010, 09:25	#45
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,951 Thanked: 12,939 Times View My Garage	100+ BHP Hatchback wars are just starting. This wont just add fuel, but fire as well! Lot many will lap it up. With the new 100 BHP Fabia, Polo, 130BHP Hatch would be apt as the topping on the icecream.
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