Indian Car Sales Figures and Analysis

jp1 · 4th June 2008, 17:11

As far as new launches are concerned, my observation is as follows
Winger - Seen few of them as BPO cabs
Indigo CS - Rarely seen
Safari - Comparing one year ago, many more can be seen
Scorpio - Really cant make out because you see it everywhere
Bolero - this one is a surprise, the area where I live, there was only one for last couple of years, it was mine, but I can see at least 5 or 6 of the new model parked in the same area. I am not referring the XL which is used by the BPO guys.
Sumo Grande - This is another surprise, Yet to see one, I was expecting a lot of these (remember the TV Advt..the kid getting up..nice one) , but havent seen even one on the Bangalore roads except one in Salem.

guyonblackybx · 5th June 2008, 13:18

Do anyone bother about Palio Stile sales?

I have never come across Stile's sales figure till date :(

phamilyman · 5th June 2008, 16:44

go A FEW days back ybx brother. Vasudeva posts all the data.

btw, there is a palio stile owner in the GMR Airport. Who is the owner of the beauty?

CrAzY dRiVeR · 5th June 2008, 17:48

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Originally Posted by guyonblackybx

Do anyone bother about Palio Stile sales?
I have never come across Stile's sales figure till date :(

In Jan 2008, Palio Stile sold 316 units. This came down to 200 units in February. Then, i think the Palio Stile Multijet was launched.

March saw sales figures of the Palio (Petrol + diesel) go upto 450 units, which has gone down to 400 units in April.

Havent seen the figures of May yet!

AMATMO · 5th June 2008, 21:29

is there any way i could get the sales of the trucks in india, aspecially the AMW,MAN,VOLVO,MERCEDES BENZ and the TATRA

even tata 1613 and eicher jumbo

does anybody know anything about how they are doing in sales

pulsar7778 · 9th June 2008, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMATMO

is there any way i could get the sales of the trucks in india, aspecially the AMW,MAN,VOLVO,MERCEDES BENZ and the TATRA

even tata 1613 and eicher jumbo

does anybody know anything about how they are doing in sales

hey bro just read motor india magazine , where they cover mainly of CVs only.

neoonwheels · 9th June 2008, 17:12

Sales figures for June 08 ??

vasudeva · 9th June 2008, 17:15

Official data for May 2008 is not yet available.

neoonwheels · 9th June 2008, 17:35

Ok Bro !!! I wait for your post regarding figures like nething...

vasudeva · 10th June 2008, 11:07

Have posted the domestic sales figure for May 2008 here:

Some key points:
Sales growth has been strong in May 2008 primarily because of compacts and utility vehicles. By comparison, sales of midsize and executive vehicles have tanked. People are now moving towards diesel, and companies with no diesel (Honda, Toyota) have suffered.
Maruti still the leader but is suffering because of no offerings in UVs.
Success (12month growth): i10/Santro, Accent/Verna, Indigo, Optra, Octavia, Dzire/SX4, UVs in general.
Sharp declines: Indica, Indigo CS, Fiesta, Aveo, City, Logan, Civic, Corolla.

Elito11 · 10th June 2008, 11:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasudeva

Have posted the domestic sales figure for May 2008 here:

vasudeva - DOMESTIC SALES

Some key points:
Sales growth has been strong in May 2008 primarily because of compacts and utility vehicles. By comparison, sales of midsize and executive vehicles have tanked. People are now moving towards diesel, and companies with no diesel (Honda, Toyota) have suffered.
Maruti still the leader but is suffering because of no offerings in UVs.
Success (12month growth): i10/Santro, Accent/Verna, Indigo, Optra, Octavia, Dzire/SX4, UVs in general.
Sharp declines: Indica, Indigo CS, Fiesta, Aveo, City, Logan, Civic, Corolla.

Thanks Vasudeva!!

Very Interesting figures after a long time!
We may be seeing a definite shift towards diesel cars in near future!

There must be some real brainstorming happening at Honda !

Elito

Elito11 · 10th June 2008, 11:25

SOme doubts?

- What car does FORD have in the compact (3400-4000 mm) segment?

- ALso unable to make sense of SX4 sales figures for past 6 months..so much disparity!? (4000-4500 mm)

- Is 544 units for Honda in premium segment (4701-5000 mm) the new Accord? Mighty impressive i'd say!

Elito

vasudeva · 10th June 2008, 11:26

Accord sold 544 units in 5/08 for an all time record (in India of course).
Elantra sold 14 in 5/08. There has been no production since Jan 2007!!! Who is buying?
Inspite of claims, Fabia is not selling. ACI june 2008 had glowing report on VW and its group cars. Coincidentally, Mr. Sorabzee was pictured in neat and clean European environment (who paid for it?). Go thru it, and you could call ACI june 2008 a VW tribute special.

As predicted, GM's balloon burst in May 2008.

One of the 2-Dzire/SX4-is now selling more than City. Likely to be Dzire.

BPO business is still thriving, as attested by rising UV sales.

007 Bond · 10th June 2008, 12:17

Elantra sold 14 in 5/08. There has been no production since Jan 2007!!! Who is buying?

May be these are figures of sonata embera !!?

anandpadhye · 10th June 2008, 12:19

I just noticed - Pajero is selling around 150-200 per month!!!

It seems this is getting overshadowed by all the discussion here about CR-V and Captiva....who don't even have the real off-road gear...

Just imagine what numbers Pajero would see if Mitsu go all out in the market without the ridiculous HM!

4th June 2008, 17:11	#1036
jp1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 286 Thanked: 47 Times	As far as new launches are concerned, my observation is as follows Winger - Seen few of them as BPO cabs Indigo CS - Rarely seen Safari - Comparing one year ago, many more can be seen Scorpio - Really cant make out because you see it everywhere Bolero - this one is a surprise, the area where I live, there was only one for last couple of years, it was mine, but I can see at least 5 or 6 of the new model parked in the same area. I am not referring the XL which is used by the BPO guys. Sumo Grande - This is another surprise, Yet to see one, I was expecting a lot of these (remember the TV Advt..the kid getting up..nice one) , but havent seen even one on the Bangalore roads except one in Salem. Last edited by jp1 : 4th June 2008 at 17:12.
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5th June 2008, 13:18	#1037
guyonblackybx BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 366 Thanked: 14 Times View My Garage	Do anyone bother about Palio Stile sales? I have never come across Stile's sales figure till date :(
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5th June 2008, 16:44	#1038
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	go A FEW days back ybx brother. Vasudeva posts all the data. btw, there is a palio stile owner in the GMR Airport. Who is the owner of the beauty?
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5th June 2008, 21:29	#1040
AMATMO Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore\GOA Posts: 1,456 Thanked: 7 Times	is there any way i could get the sales of the trucks in india, aspecially the AMW,MAN,VOLVO,MERCEDES BENZ and the TATRA even tata 1613 and eicher jumbo does anybody know anything about how they are doing in sales
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9th June 2008, 17:12	#1042
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,065 Thanked: 1,877 Times View My Garage	Sales figures for June 08 ??
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9th June 2008, 17:15	#1043
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	Official data for May 2008 is not yet available.
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9th June 2008, 17:35	#1044
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,065 Thanked: 1,877 Times View My Garage	Ok Bro !!! I wait for your post regarding figures like nething...
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10th June 2008, 11:07	#1045
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	Have posted the domestic sales figure for May 2008 here: Some key points: Sales growth has been strong in May 2008 primarily because of compacts and utility vehicles. By comparison, sales of midsize and executive vehicles have tanked. People are now moving towards diesel, and companies with no diesel (Honda, Toyota) have suffered. Maruti still the leader but is suffering because of no offerings in UVs. Success (12month growth): i10/Santro, Accent/Verna, Indigo, Optra, Octavia, Dzire/SX4, UVs in general. Sharp declines: Indica, Indigo CS, Fiesta, Aveo, City, Logan, Civic, Corolla. Last edited by GTO : 18th May 2009 at 09:57. Reason: As per email discussion
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10th June 2008, 11:25	#1047
Elito11 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 509 Thanked: 107 Times	SOme doubts? - What car does FORD have in the compact (3400-4000 mm) segment? - ALso unable to make sense of SX4 sales figures for past 6 months..so much disparity!? (4000-4500 mm) - Is 544 units for Honda in premium segment (4701-5000 mm) the new Accord? Mighty impressive i'd say! Elito
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10th June 2008, 11:26	#1048
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	Accord sold 544 units in 5/08 for an all time record (in India of course). Elantra sold 14 in 5/08. There has been no production since Jan 2007!!! Who is buying? Inspite of claims, Fabia is not selling. ACI june 2008 had glowing report on VW and its group cars. Coincidentally, Mr. Sorabzee was pictured in neat and clean European environment (who paid for it?). Go thru it, and you could call ACI june 2008 a VW tribute special. As predicted, GM's balloon burst in May 2008. One of the 2-Dzire/SX4-is now selling more than City. Likely to be Dzire. BPO business is still thriving, as attested by rising UV sales.
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10th June 2008, 12:17	#1049
007 Bond BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 272 Thanked: 212 Times	Elantra sold 14 in 5/08. There has been no production since Jan 2007!!! Who is buying? May be these are figures of sonata embera !!?
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10th June 2008, 12:19	#1050
anandpadhye Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 3,054 Thanked: 3,313 Times	Mitsu Pajero - still going strong??? I just noticed - Pajero is selling around 150-200 per month!!! It seems this is getting overshadowed by all the discussion here about CR-V and Captiva....who don't even have the real off-road gear... Just imagine what numbers Pajero would see if Mitsu go all out in the market without the ridiculous HM! Last edited by anandpadhye : 10th June 2008 at 12:21.
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