Indian Car Sales Figures and Analysis

DCEite · 4th July 2007, 15:18

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

How many are on the roads really ? hardly see any

Well 4000 odd SX4s right now in the whole country compared to a much larger number of City's (remember the City was launched way earlier?). So thats why you dont see too many on roads.

balaji_n29 · 4th July 2007, 16:10

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Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

Did SX4 itself do 3734 units or is it Esteem+SX4 combined? Asking because Esteem is not mentioned separately ? And also, earlier also MUL would club Baleno and Esteem in one category.

The figures for May including Esteem is a whopping 5009. So the SX4 did sell enormously in May.

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ravibhat · 4th July 2007, 19:49

One Interesting numbers.

MUL's June 2007 A3 segment sales thats Baleno (I think MUL website mean SX4) and Esteem combines sold 3923 units,

MUL's May 2007 A3 segment sales was 5009 thats the month SX4 was launched.

So this means sales dip in June 2007 in A3 segment, MUL didn't specify how much units of esteem and SX4 seperately.

So still no clear figures about June 2007 sales of SX4.

Regards,

Ravi.

supremeBaleno · 5th July 2007, 11:28

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

How many are on the roads really ? hardly see any

Me and Ajo saw 3 SX4s during our Chennai-tbhp drive to Mahabs last Sunday.

And some 10 Civics.

The Civic is becoming so common on the roads.

hrag · 5th July 2007, 11:46

I see a lot of SX4s on the roads. The problem is similar to the Verna in that - you need to look carefully because the SX4 doesn't stand out. It looks similar to the Swift from the front and to the Verna from behind.

The chrome strips on the bonnet and on the boot are what help it stand out. If the sunlight reflecting off these strips doesn't catch your eye, it then becomes yet another Swift / Verna in the crowd.

balaji_n29 · 5th July 2007, 17:42

Ask Hyundai about Estilo..It has literally stolen the thunder from Santro... Its now a 2 headed battled for Hyundai when it comes to tackling Maruti..

Maruti make huge profits out of the Estilo 'cause most of the pieces are from WagonR. I really don't think Estilo is a flop. Atleast its too early to call it..

abhibh · 8th July 2007, 15:37

I see a lot of SX4 more than ESTILOS here in chandigarh. And till now i have seen only 1 lady driving SX4 (the male) and none of the males driving ESTILO lol

esteem_lover · 8th July 2007, 20:24

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Originally Posted by abhibh

I see a lot of SX4 more than ESTILOS here in chandigarh. And till now i have seen only 1 lady driving SX4 (the male) and none of the males driving ESTILO lol

Now, don't start a gender bender thing in cars man.

VBV · 9th July 2007, 16:12

Found a news article:
SX4 loses share to city
SX4 loses lead over City in 2nd month -Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

VBV

ravibhat · 9th July 2007, 22:23

Ok thats good find, In couple of months we will know who will take segment leadership.

Regards,

Ravi.

msdivy · 10th July 2007, 07:53

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Originally Posted by VBV

Found a news article:
SX4 loses share to city
SX4 loses lead over City in 2nd month -Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

VBV

May 2007:
SX4: 3000
NHC: 2838

June 2007:
NHC: 2656
SX4: 1975

Let see how Maruti counters this July 07.
BTW, Esteem: 1948 (3923 - 1975)

superamerica · 10th July 2007, 08:17

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Originally Posted by msdivy

May 2007:
SX4: 3000
NHC: 2838

June 2007:
NHC: 2656
SX4: 1975

Let see how Maruti counters this July 07.
BTW, Esteem: 1948 (3923 - 1975)

A closer look at the numbers above reveal that in June 2007 both NHC and SX4 have dropped in numbers, though SX4's is more drastic. The interesting part would be who is the "dark horse" that has stolen the numbers from both of them or did the segment as a whole shrink in June compared to May.

VBV · 10th July 2007, 13:27

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Originally Posted by superamerica

A closer look at the numbers above reveal that in June 2007 both NHC and SX4 have dropped in numbers, though SX4's is more drastic. The interesting part would be who is the "dark horse" that has stolen the numbers from both of them or did the segment as a whole shrink in June compared to May.

What's interesting is the quotes from both the companies. Both are putting the blame on their shutdowns and not on the competition. One thing is for sure, such competition is what is required for the Indian consumer. Such competition will get better value for lesser price.

devarshi84 · 12th July 2007, 01:06

I think maruti's sales are low because they can only make so many cars every month.

AMATMO · 21st July 2007, 23:32

yes that is possible, but let us not forget the faith indians have in Honda cars.if we look carefully ,even in the month of may almost equal number of people prefered honda city.

4th July 2007, 19:49	#243
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	One Interesting numbers. MUL's June 2007 A3 segment sales thats Baleno (I think MUL website mean SX4) and Esteem combines sold 3923 units, MUL's May 2007 A3 segment sales was 5009 thats the month SX4 was launched. So this means sales dip in June 2007 in A3 segment, MUL didn't specify how much units of esteem and SX4 seperately. So still no clear figures about June 2007 sales of SX4. Regards, Ravi.
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5th July 2007, 11:46	#245
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 31 Times	I see a lot of SX4s on the roads. The problem is similar to the Verna in that - you need to look carefully because the SX4 doesn't stand out. It looks similar to the Swift from the front and to the Verna from behind. The chrome strips on the bonnet and on the boot are what help it stand out. If the sunlight reflecting off these strips doesn't catch your eye, it then becomes yet another Swift / Verna in the crowd.
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5th July 2007, 17:42	#246
balaji_n29 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 135 Thanked: 0 Times	Ask Hyundai about Estilo..It has literally stolen the thunder from Santro... Its now a 2 headed battled for Hyundai when it comes to tackling Maruti.. Maruti make huge profits out of the Estilo 'cause most of the pieces are from WagonR. I really don't think Estilo is a flop. Atleast its too early to call it..
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8th July 2007, 15:37	#247
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,768 Thanked: 39 Times	I see a lot of SX4 more than ESTILOS here in chandigarh. And till now i have seen only 1 lady driving SX4 (the male) and none of the males driving ESTILO lol
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9th July 2007, 16:12	#249
VBV BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 227 Thanked: 6 Times	Found a news article: SX4 loses share to city SX4 loses lead over City in 2nd month -Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times VBV
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9th July 2007, 22:23	#250
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Ok thats good find, In couple of months we will know who will take segment leadership. Regards, Ravi.
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12th July 2007, 01:06	#254
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	I think maruti's sales are low because they can only make so many cars every month.
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21st July 2007, 23:32	#255
AMATMO Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore\GOA Posts: 1,456 Thanked: 7 Times	yes that is possible, but let us not forget the faith indians have in Honda cars.if we look carefully ,even in the month of may almost equal number of people prefered honda city.
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