Indian Car Sales Figures and Analysis

diesel_head · 7th March 2008, 12:06

Any news on Ford Fiesta numbers for feb '08?

burnt. · 7th March 2008, 12:52

The SX4 is now third in C segment behind both the Verna and the NHC. Seems like the poor FE image is beginning to hurt it.

ram_hyundai · 7th March 2008, 12:59

Sx4 FE is not that bad.It returns arround 14-15 kmpl on the populated highways of kerela.So thats not bad at all compared to verna or fiesta mileage.NHC returns arround 17 kmpl here so the difference is 2-3 km pl.Considering the nature of features in sx4 and the price i feel sx4 should be the winner.
ram

safari_lover · 7th March 2008, 14:25

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Originally Posted by suvi

At the competitive pricing combined with passenger/boot space and fuel economy, Logan will give a tough fight for Indigo especially in the cab segment. Maruti and Hyundai have lost out the edge they had in compact sedan market (Esteem/Accent). Now its Tata Vs Mahindra

With the further price cut due to the excise duty cut, the Indigo will zoom away I suppose.

karanraheja · 7th March 2008, 15:24

Yeah suddenly SX4 sales are going down. I heard that many people complaining about its poor quality of interiors. Any comments???

karanraheja · 7th March 2008, 15:26

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Originally Posted by suvi

At the competitive pricing combined with passenger/boot space and fuel economy, Logan will give a tough fight for Indigo especially in the cab segment. Maruti and Hyundai have lost out the edge they had in compact sedan market (Esteem/Accent). Now its Tata Vs Mahindra

Patience my friends Swift Dzire is coming. It will soon be Maruti Vs Tata Vs Mahindra!

alabjarus · 7th March 2008, 16:30

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Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

Sx4 FE is not that bad.It returns arround 14-15 kmpl on the populated highways of kerela.So thats not bad at all compared to verna or fiesta mileage.NHC returns arround 17 kmpl here so the difference is 2-3 km pl.Considering the nature of features in sx4 and the price i feel sx4 should be the winner.
ram

Agree with you Ram. Just that the market seems to thinks otherwise.

ranc · 7th March 2008, 16:40

I Have a SX4, it gives me 12 kmpl in the city and close to 14 kmpl on the highway. The interiors are also very good so that cant be the problem. I feel that the sales were down because of the budget, it will pickup again.

nitinchawla · 7th March 2008, 17:31

Today's Economic Times reports that Ford Fiesta sold 1600 units in Feb

appuchan · 7th March 2008, 17:42

The fuel price hike is clearly affecting this segment now. People prefer diesels with the exception of efficient NHC. SX4 will have trouble ahead with its image of a petrol guzzler.

appuchan · 7th March 2008, 17:46

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Originally Posted by ranc

I Have a SX4, it gives me 12 kmpl in the city and close to 14 kmpl on the highway. The interiors are also very good so that cant be the problem. I feel that the sales were down because of the budget, it will pickup again.

The figures look decent for "big car" like SX4. The problem is when we compare it with NHC which clearly has a better lux feel and mileage. And the others are diesel. I am sure the sale of Petrol Verna will be negligible.

mjothi · 7th March 2008, 17:46

Price reduction in Logan is yielding i guess. I also heard that commercial operators are more interested in this vehicle. So, Indigo vs Logan is it?

Raajiv · 7th March 2008, 18:06

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Originally Posted by mjothi

Price reduction in Logan is yielding i guess. I also heard that commercial operators are more interested in this vehicle. So, Indigo vs Logan is it?

Any information on the COTY 2008 - Hyundai i10.Did it overtook its closest competitor SPARK?

ranc · 7th March 2008, 18:29

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Originally Posted by appuchan

The figures look decent for "big car" like SX4. The problem is when we compare it with NHC which clearly has a better lux feel and mileage. And the others are diesel. I am sure the sale of Petrol Verna will be negligible.

I dont agree with that, the interiors of SX 4 is far better, it is roomier or atleast it gives you that feeling, another problem that I found with NHC was that it has very bad pickup, even my wifes swift is faster in comparison. I feel it is just Honda's brand name that is making it achieve the numbers. Fuel effeciency is better for sure that is the only plus I found in the NHC.

karanraheja · 7th March 2008, 19:30

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Originally Posted by ranc

I dont agree with that, the interiors of SX 4 is far better, it is roomier or atleast it gives you that feeling, another problem that I found with NHC was that it has very bad pickup, even my wifes swift is faster in comparison. I feel it is just Honda's brand name that is making it achieve the numbers. Fuel effeciency is better for sure that is the only plus I found in the NHC.

NHC is more of a practical car & its surely got awesome interiors . SX4 interiors is ok. i personally think its not great for a car with 8L price.
Its true Honda s brand name is main reason why it sells. We cant expect
amazing pickup in a 77bhp hood.

7th March 2008, 12:06	#781
diesel_head BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 71 Thanked: 74 Times	Remember the Fiesta? Any news on Ford Fiesta numbers for feb '08?
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7th March 2008, 12:52	#782
burnt. BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 251 Thanked: 26 Times	The SX4 is now third in C segment behind both the Verna and the NHC. Seems like the poor FE image is beginning to hurt it.
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7th March 2008, 12:59	#783
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	Sx4 FE is not that bad.It returns arround 14-15 kmpl on the populated highways of kerela.So thats not bad at all compared to verna or fiesta mileage.NHC returns arround 17 kmpl here so the difference is 2-3 km pl.Considering the nature of features in sx4 and the price i feel sx4 should be the winner. ram
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7th March 2008, 15:24	#785
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Yeah suddenly SX4 sales are going down. I heard that many people complaining about its poor quality of interiors. Any comments???
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ranc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lost somewhere on the Leh Manali hway Posts: 516 Thanked: 14 Times	I Have a SX4, it gives me 12 kmpl in the city and close to 14 kmpl on the highway. The interiors are also very good so that cant be the problem. I feel that the sales were down because of the budget, it will pickup again.
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nitinchawla BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 43 Thanked: 0 Times	Ford Fiesta in Feb Today's Economic Times reports that Ford Fiesta sold 1600 units in Feb
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7th March 2008, 17:42	#790
appuchan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangy Posts: 642 Thanked: 27 Times	The fuel price hike is clearly affecting this segment now. People prefer diesels with the exception of efficient NHC. SX4 will have trouble ahead with its image of a petrol guzzler.
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mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,287 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Price reduction in Logan is yielding i guess. I also heard that commercial operators are more interested in this vehicle. So, Indigo vs Logan is it?
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