Team-BHP Car Of The Year 2010. EDIT : It's the Ford Figo!

Fordmanchau · 20th December 2010, 17:15

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Originally Posted by clevermax

I think it was not included in the list for the same reasons why T-Jet wasn't included. Mods, correct me if I am wrong.

I feel Alto KB10 should be included in the list, it is the same case , as of new Wagon R, new engine, new front, new back, the dimensions of the car has been altered and it has totally new characted than the old alto.
In linea T-jet, it was just the engine with increased power.

clevermax · 20th December 2010, 17:18

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Originally Posted by Fordmanchau

I feel Alto KB10 should be included in the list, it is the same case , as of new Wagon R, new engine, new front, new back, the dimensions of the car has been altered and it has totally new characted than the old alto.
In linea T-jet, it was just the engine with increased power.

I guess you didn't read GTO's clarification above. WagonR is included because it is a new platform. In Alto's case, is it?

anilisanil · 20th December 2010, 17:24

It was between Figo, Polo and Vento for me. Voted for Figo, not only because I own one but because the way it was delivered to me.

I got my car delivered in flat 3 weeks and in a no nonsense way. Compare that with huge waiting periods of other newly launched cars!!

I love the looks of Polo and Vento and of course VW innovation in their ads :P but the waiting period turned me off!!

scooby05 · 20th December 2010, 17:25

I voted for the Toyota Etios. I am sure it will be a hit.
The price band its set up in is an achievement fro Toyota.
People forget the 'City' was developed for the developing countries, and see how its a Hit here in India, in the next price band.
Quality and dependability will never be an issue with the company.

goldie_malhotra · 20th December 2010, 17:32

Out of the list, Figo and Vento are in real term the game changers. Etios might be another, but its too early to tell.

When I read about Figo last year - a car on Fiesta platform priced lower than Swift - I had serious doubts about its success. But Ford proved me wrong and finally managed to convert me. So it goes to Figo for exceeding expectations.

Fordmanchau · 20th December 2010, 17:36

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Originally Posted by clevermax

I guess you didn't read GTO's clarification above. WagonR is included because it is a new platform. In Alto's case, is it?

Sorry, missed the clarfication by GTO.
Possibly then the new Alto does not qualify.

GTO · 20th December 2010, 17:37

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Originally Posted by Fordmanchau

How about the New KB10 Alto, that is also not there in the list.

I reiterate that we can only include NEW CARS in the Team-BHP COTY, and not merely an existing car with a new engine (which the Alto K10 primarily is).

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Originally Posted by Fordmanchau

I feel Alto KB10 should be included in the list, it is the same case , as of new Wagon R,

Nope, they are entirely different. The WagonR is a new car (as in, new platform, new body etc.).

If anyone wants to discuss this further, please use the suggestions thread.

fine69 · 20th December 2010, 17:38

Ford Figo simply because of being the best VFM package in its segment. Though I bought a Swift DDiS this year but Figo was the only other car that held my attention for the maximum time and I did have second thoughts. Not as fun to drive as the Swift but nevertheless a great car.

Eddy · 20th December 2010, 17:40

I voted for the car that I would buy if I was in the market. Thats the Etios. Of course we are yet to see how the market accepts the car, but I am pretty sure of its success.

Figo was a close secong, and Beat third.

Dippy · 20th December 2010, 17:42

Never thought I would vote for a Ford but I did. They just got everything right this time including the price. Superb all round package with a great diesel engine . That sealed it for me.

The other option I considered was the Aria. Respect to Tata for coming out with better products everytime.

kaushikr · 20th December 2010, 18:01

Etios, because it will be a game changer in the entry level sedan segment. It brings Toyota's legendary reliability within reach of aam-aadmi, and after reading the first impressions at this forum today, it does not disappoint.

sidindica · 20th December 2010, 18:03

I voted for Aria. Yes, it wont win, but just because its a daring move for Tata Motors, and its a very un-tata like tata.

MaserQ · 20th December 2010, 18:03

Ford Figo. Not only is the car a hit, but it has given Ford India a mass production success it badly needed. Today, the Figo is a genuine alternative to a Maruti Swift. Well done Ford!

3danikesh · 20th December 2010, 18:08

I voted for Figo,
IMHO Figo TDCi Titanium is the ultimate VFM product.

singh.amrit · 20th December 2010, 18:14

Is it a good idea to have votes according to car segment ? That would - in principle - lead to better 'segment leader' opinion !

View Poll Results: Your vote for the Team-BHP Car Of The Year 2010?
Maruti Wagon R	11	1.12%
Chevrolet Beat	30	3.06%
Ford Figo	375	38.30%
Nissan Micra	13	1.33%
Volkswagen Polo	101	10.32%
Toyota Etios	75	7.66%
Volkswagen Vento	140	14.30%
Tata Aria	130	13.28%
Skoda Yeti	25	2.55%
BMW X1	31	3.17%
BMW 5 Series F10	28	2.86%
Mahindra Thar	20	2.04%
Voters: 979. You may not vote on this poll

20th December 2010, 17:24	#33
anilisanil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 1,420 Thanked: 291 Times	Re: Team-BHP Car Of The Year 2010 It was between Figo, Polo and Vento for me. Voted for Figo, not only because I own one but because the way it was delivered to me. I got my car delivered in flat 3 weeks and in a no nonsense way. Compare that with huge waiting periods of other newly launched cars!! I love the looks of Polo and Vento and of course VW innovation in their ads :P but the waiting period turned me off!!
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20th December 2010, 17:25	#34
scooby05 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,145 Thanked: 192 Times	Re: Team-BHP Car Of The Year 2010 I voted for the Toyota Etios. I am sure it will be a hit. The price band its set up in is an achievement fro Toyota. People forget the 'City' was developed for the developing countries, and see how its a Hit here in India, in the next price band. Quality and dependability will never be an issue with the company.
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20th December 2010, 17:32	#35
goldie_malhotra BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 757 Thanked: 12 Times	Re: Team-BHP Car Of The Year 2010 Out of the list, Figo and Vento are in real term the game changers. Etios might be another, but its too early to tell. When I read about Figo last year - a car on Fiesta platform priced lower than Swift - I had serious doubts about its success. But Ford proved me wrong and finally managed to convert me. So it goes to Figo for exceeding expectations.
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20th December 2010, 17:38	#38
fine69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,591 Thanked: 1,467 Times	Re: Team-BHP Car Of The Year 2010 Ford Figo simply because of being the best VFM package in its segment. Though I bought a Swift DDiS this year but Figo was the only other car that held my attention for the maximum time and I did have second thoughts. Not as fun to drive as the Swift but nevertheless a great car.
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20th December 2010, 17:40	#39
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,387 Thanked: 13,301 Times	Re: Team-BHP Car Of The Year 2010 I voted for the car that I would buy if I was in the market. Thats the Etios. Of course we are yet to see how the market accepts the car, but I am pretty sure of its success. Figo was a close secong, and Beat third.
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20th December 2010, 17:42	#40
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,558 Thanked: 2,462 Times	Re: Team-BHP Car Of The Year 2010 Never thought I would vote for a Ford but I did. They just got everything right this time including the price. Superb all round package with a great diesel engine . That sealed it for me. The other option I considered was the Aria. Respect to Tata for coming out with better products everytime.
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20th December 2010, 18:01	#41
kaushikr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 129 Thanked: 55 Times	Re: Team-BHP Car Of The Year 2010 Etios, because it will be a game changer in the entry level sedan segment. It brings Toyota's legendary reliability within reach of aam-aadmi, and after reading the first impressions at this forum today, it does not disappoint.
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20th December 2010, 18:03	#42
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	Re: Team-BHP Car Of The Year 2010 I voted for Aria. Yes, it wont win, but just because its a daring move for Tata Motors, and its a very un-tata like tata.
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20th December 2010, 18:03	#43
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	Re: Team-BHP Car Of The Year 2010 Ford Figo. Not only is the car a hit, but it has given Ford India a mass production success it badly needed. Today, the Figo is a genuine alternative to a Maruti Swift. Well done Ford!
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20th December 2010, 18:08	#44
3danikesh BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 51 Thanked: 44 Times	Re: Team-BHP Car Of The Year 2010 I voted for Figo, IMHO Figo TDCi Titanium is the ultimate VFM product.
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20th December 2010, 18:14	#45
singh.amrit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 106 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Team-BHP Car Of The Year 2010 Is it a good idea to have votes according to car segment ? That would - in principle - lead to better 'segment leader' opinion !
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