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Old 5th June 2011, 12:11   #361
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re: Tata Merlin - Safari replacement? *UPDATE* Uncovered Pic on pg34 & pg41

C'mon, it's the current safari and not the Merlin.
Another of the brilliant Safari ads, but this time showin the Beast in action.
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re: Tata Merlin - Safari replacement? *UPDATE* Uncovered Pic on pg34 & pg41

its the ad based on the current Safari, in the end it clearly states Safari Dicor, its not the Merlin.

I liked the ad!
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re: Tata Merlin - Safari replacement? *UPDATE* Uncovered Pic on pg34 & pg41

The newer safari would also be the Safari Dicor as it would be named the safari and have the dicor engine. Merlin is just a working name. But yet the advt is of the current safari and seems to indicate a further delay in the merlin launch?
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I think the intent of this ad is largely to highlight their success (1st and 3rd) at Desert Storm. The tyres are taken off the rear door to reduce rattle due to high speed runs on bad terrains. I saw them at the flag off in a similar setup.
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But yet the advt is of the current safari and seems to indicate a further delay in the merlin launch?
Does not need to be. Just that we have seen this clip now. It's not an ad .. it's 5:39 long.
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re: Tata Merlin - Safari replacement? *UPDATE* Uncovered Pic on pg34 & pg41

Black color safari in ad do not have right hand side fog lamp. Look like it is fallen during the ad/clip shoot.
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Does not need to be. Just that we have seen this clip now. It's not an ad .. it's 5:39 long.
I think whats posted here is the uncut version. I have seen clippings from the above video used in TV ads to say that Safari is a winner in the desert storm rally.

Think in another way - Are they hyping it out and bringing the Merlin soon? This will be a perfect marketing for the new launch too. I am also desperately waiting for the launch - not that I will be able to buy it immediately, but curious how much progress TATA has made on this car.
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re: Tata Merlin - Safari replacement? *UPDATE* Uncovered Pic on pg34 & pg41

^^ Yes, I have been thinking of the same [Marlin launch is coming soon] every time I see this AD. Looks so nice and I was also jumping up & down looking at the missing spare wheel in tail

Hopefully, Merlin sees the floor soon.

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^^ Yes, I have been thinking of the same [Marlin launch is coming soon] every time I see this AD. Looks so nice and I was also jumping up & down looking at the missing spare wheel in tail

Hopefully, Merlin sees the floor soon.

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Tata's have been known for their brilliant TVCs, and I am sure its a strategy. The Ad talks about three things, Safari, Desert storm and of course that the Safari without a spare wheel on tail gate can actually look good (Thereby creating a sensation / acceptance for Merlin)
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re: Tata Merlin - Safari replacement? *UPDATE* Uncovered Pic on pg34 & pg41

Today I spoke to Concorde Motors Sales Head, Southern region. Says, there are no much updates on this Merlin about when it will be launched. I suspected it to be in the month of June, 2011 but might have slipped to September, 2011. I believe sales are the last persons who get this information. Only the Engineers Unit of TML should know.

The first release process is very tedious. The product needs to be a bug free as I know, Tata Engineers are aggressive in this respect, no patch up, but direct bugfix. Also, looks like the TML is waiting for their supplier product refinements. When I had a chance for a face to face discussion with TML engineers, I had a very big list of feedback for them. They listened to all the points patiently and noted them as well. All the feedback, suggestion from me were regarding Vista, Manza, Safari and Aria which went up to 1.5 hours.
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re: Tata Merlin - Safari replacement? *UPDATE* Uncovered Pic on pg34 & pg41

September, It is. Like it or not, TATA has pretty much freezed the time slot for releasing Merlin.

So three more moths of wait.

BTW, for those who are wondering how can I be so sure...well, safari retail targets for dealerships show a minimum 20% growth in month of september with another 20% in October with final months of year settling around 120% of months preceding September.
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September, It is. Like it or not, TATA has pretty much freezed the time slot for releasing Merlin.

So three more moths of wait.

BTW, for those who are wondering how can I be so sure...well, safari retail targets for dealerships show a minimum 20% growth in month of september with another 20% in October with final months of year settling around 120% of months preceding September.
Nothing happening before Nov / Dec. And dont be surprised if the new Safari is launched in first qtr of 2012. Source : One of my uncle (in law) works TML.
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re: Tata Merlin - Safari replacement? *UPDATE* Uncovered Pic on pg34 & pg41

So there are many BHPians here who have contacted there insider in TML and come up with multiple probable date scenarios. Ranging from the initially estimated April 2011 to 2012 Auto Expo. That means there is really no clarity on the dates yet. Only TML can remove this ambiguity.
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re: Tata Merlin - Safari replacement? *UPDATE* Uncovered Pic on pg34 & pg41

Hi, I am planning to buy a Safari. Any idea if its worth waiting for a price cut in the old model once the new Safari is launched? Honda has already comeup with price cuts for City. If you could use your contacts and give a hint or PM I would be very greatful to you

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Today I spoke to Concorde Motors Sales Head, Southern region. Says, there are no much updates on this Merlin about when it will be launched. I suspected it to be in the month of June, 2011 but might have slipped to September, 2011. I believe sales are the last persons who get this information. Only the Engineers Unit of TML should know.

The first release process is very tedious. The product needs to be a bug free as I know, Tata Engineers are aggressive in this respect, no patch up, but direct bugfix. Also, looks like the TML is waiting for their supplier product refinements. When I had a chance for a face to face discussion with TML engineers, I had a very big list of feedback for them. They listened to all the points patiently and noted them as well. All the feedback, suggestion from me were regarding Vista, Manza, Safari and Aria which went up to 1.5 hours.
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September, It is. Like it or not, TATA has pretty much freezed the time slot for releasing Merlin.

So three more moths of wait.

BTW, for those who are wondering how can I be so sure...well, safari retail targets for dealerships show a minimum 20% growth in month of september with another 20% in October with final months of year settling around 120% of months preceding September.
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Hi, I am planning to buy a Safari. Any idea if its worth waiting for a price cut in the old model once the new Safari is launched? Honda has already comeup with price cuts for City. If you could use your contacts and give a hint or PM I would be very greatful to you

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That sounds great. I believe its worth waiting another 3 months. Tata guys say old Safari will also be present in the market. There will be hardly a price difference of 1.5 to 2 lakhs between current Safari & Merlin. The rates have already been slashed. As you are looking to invest on old model Safari, it will be worth if you wait until September, rather than repenting on it later. The Merlin comes with lots of bug fixes.

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