Indian Car Sales Figures and Analysis

diabloo · 2nd February 2008, 17:20

This number is a death blow to all NHC critics. Who can beat this number? cheers:
Did somebody say SX4? SX4+Esteem number is at a humble 2939, including exports

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Originally Posted by hrman

NHC: 5901 in Jan 08.

pmbabu · 2nd February 2008, 19:13

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Originally Posted by hrman

Honda records 29% growth. NHC: 5901, Civic: 1651, Accord: 46, CRV: 269 in Jan 08.

Small correction. As per Honda's press release, the numbers are:
January’08: City ZX: 5,801; Civic: 1,651; Accord: 46; CRV: 269

Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. :: Press Releases

car-ma-car · 2nd February 2008, 20:04

Well, that still does not indicate much for Honda cars in general. If you read the press release completely, the Apr 07-Jan 08 is a mere 1.7% more than Apr 06- Jan 07 sale. Typically, January sales represent a back log effect of the previous year, when most people postpone their buying decision for the want of a new model year.

diabloo · 2nd February 2008, 21:52

Honda has given split up of all its models. What more in particular do you want?

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Originally Posted by car-ma-car

Well, that still does not indicate much for Honda cars in general.

Whats so sacrosanct about Apr-Jan period figures?
Counter this: HSCI sold 7,767 units in January 2008 as against 6,013 units in the corresponding month last year. This is an all time high sales for the month of January for HSCI.

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If you read the press release completely, the Apr 07-Jan 08 is a mere 1.7% more than Apr 06- Jan 07 sale.

Is this true only for Honda buyers or is it true for all car buyers?

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Typically, January sales represent a back log effect of the previous year, when most people postpone their buying decision for the want of a new model year.

finneyp · 2nd February 2008, 22:18

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Originally Posted by diabloo

Is this true only for Honda buyers or is it true for all car buyers?

This is true for all Car brands, I myself postponed my car purchase from December to January, just to get the new model year!

hrman · 3rd February 2008, 13:21

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Originally Posted by diabloo

This number is a death blow to all NHC critics. Who can beat this number? cheers:
Did somebody say SX4? SX4+Esteem number is at a humble 2939, including exports

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Precisely why I specified NHC-ZX figures. NHC sells twice more compared to the SX4/Esteem combine. Cheers again.cheers:

SkyWalker · 4th February 2008, 11:29

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Originally Posted by hrman

Precisely why I specified NHC-ZX figures. NHC sells twice more compared to the SX4/Esteem combine. Cheers again.cheers:

i dint see Jan 08 numbers for SX4 anywhere. An increase is expected in Jan since not many people buy in December.

Surprise · 4th February 2008, 12:17

Any clue how did HONDA managed to beat Maruti's SX4 with that huge margin for the Jan'08.

It was SX4/Esteem combine for Dec'07 (with app 54% extra sales in comparison), let us see for FEB'08

hrman · 4th February 2008, 16:04

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Originally Posted by SkyWalker

i dint see Jan 08 numbers for SX4 anywhere. An increase is expected in Jan since not many people buy in December.

Here is the link to the maruti site with SX4 + Esteem figures under A3 segment for Jan 08.
http://www.marutisuzuki.com/monthly-...uary-2008.aspx

CrAzY dRiVeR · 4th February 2008, 21:20

ACI top -10 figures for Dec 2007.

1. Maruti Suzuki Alto- 18,046
2. Maruti WagonR- 10,218

3. TATA Indica- 9,497
4. Maruti Omni- 7,721
5. Hyundai Santro- 7,690
6. Maruti 800- 7190

7. Maruti Swift- 6,373
8. Maruti Zen Estilo- 4,938
9. Toyota Innova- 3,848
10. Hyundai i10- 3,737

Some things I found interesting-
1. WagonR sells more than 10,000 units a month? With better products like i10 in the market, wonder what keeps WagonR going. LPG option perhaps?
2. Maruti sells 15,156 units of WagonR+ Zen Estilo, while Santro+ i10 sold 11427 units.
3. Omni and 800 still going strong. Got to see the sales of the 800 next month, as NANO has been revealed.

finneyp · 4th February 2008, 21:28

Good show by the oldies - Wagon R, Indica, Santro etc despite new gen hatches like Spark, i10 available now.

diabloo · 4th February 2008, 21:32

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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

ACI top -10 figures for Dec 2007.

Dec 07 figures were out a month back ! We want Jan 08 figures !!!

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Originally Posted by vasudeva

I have posted SIAM's figures for Jan 2005-Dec 2007 here:vasudeva - DOMESTIC SALES

CrAzY dRiVeR · 4th February 2008, 21:40

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Originally Posted by diabloo

Dec 07 figures were out a month back ! We want Jan 08 figures !!!

Yes.

But tell how is it that, from SIAM data, you can know the break up for individuals models, specially for companies like Maruti/Hyundai having two or more cars in same segment?

meenakshi · 4th February 2008, 22:00

Agreed. Indigo total sales volume 90% Diesel and 10% Petrol. They are simply hospitality industry (ITC and other TATA owned companies primarily). we sell close 9000 parts for gasoline a year to Indigo. Diesel Indigo rules the market in its range due to "value for money" ..Do BHPians agree with this ?

vinit.merchant · 7th February 2008, 17:58

Does anyone have an update on Palio Stile Sales figure for Jan 08?

2nd February 2008, 20:04	#693
car-ma-car Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 13 Thanked: 0 Times	Well, that still does not indicate much for Honda cars in general. If you read the press release completely, the Apr 07-Jan 08 is a mere 1.7% more than Apr 06- Jan 07 sale. Typically, January sales represent a back log effect of the previous year, when most people postpone their buying decision for the want of a new model year.
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4th February 2008, 12:17	#698
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,523 Thanked: 454 Times	Any clue how did HONDA managed to beat Maruti's SX4 with that huge margin for the Jan'08. It was SX4/Esteem combine for Dec'07 (with app 54% extra sales in comparison), let us see for FEB'08
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4th February 2008, 21:20	#700
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,177 Thanked: 73,485 Times View My Garage	ACI top -10 figures for Dec 2007. 1. Maruti Suzuki Alto- 18,046 2. Maruti WagonR- 10,218 3. TATA Indica- 9,497 4. Maruti Omni- 7,721 5. Hyundai Santro- 7,690 6. Maruti 800- 7190 7. Maruti Swift- 6,373 8. Maruti Zen Estilo- 4,938 9. Toyota Innova- 3,848 10. Hyundai i10- 3,737 Some things I found interesting- 1. WagonR sells more than 10,000 units a month? With better products like i10 in the market, wonder what keeps WagonR going. LPG option perhaps? 2. Maruti sells 15,156 units of WagonR+ Zen Estilo, while Santro+ i10 sold 11427 units. 3. Omni and 800 still going strong. Got to see the sales of the 800 next month, as NANO has been revealed. Last edited by CrAzY dRiVeR : 4th February 2008 at 21:23.
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4th February 2008, 21:28	#701
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	Good show by the oldies - Wagon R, Indica, Santro etc despite new gen hatches like Spark, i10 available now.
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4th February 2008, 22:00	#704
meenakshi Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	Agreed. Indigo total sales volume 90% Diesel and 10% Petrol. They are simply hospitality industry (ITC and other TATA owned companies primarily). we sell close 9000 parts for gasoline a year to Indigo. Diesel Indigo rules the market in its range due to "value for money" ..Do BHPians agree with this ?
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7th February 2008, 17:58	#705
vinit.merchant Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 1,230 Thanked: 1,234 Times View My Garage	Does anyone have an update on Palio Stile Sales figure for Jan 08?
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