Nissan Plans Low cost car for India

LLL · 29th March 2006, 19:06

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Originally Posted by Mpower

Low cost BRIC car seems to be the buzzword these days.
Toyota, VW and now Nissan too.
I guess the success of the Logans and the Indicas have gotten a lot of attention.

Though i wonder if it is going to be a bit late for these guys..by the time they launch their cars (2010??)..B segment may have been saturated and ppl may be moving towards C segment.

busted · 29th March 2006, 19:18

another brand new car being developed for India woow..!!

cant wait too see it...

devarshi84 · 30th March 2006, 08:34

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Originally Posted by busted

another brand new car being developed for India woow..!!

cant wait too see it...

Developed for India? where did u get this info? In my knowledge The car already exists.

But one thing I an say for sure. Nissan's build quality and ride are as impressive as ACURA(Honda) If not better.

rahul_intlad · 7th March 2007, 19:40

Car makers Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co have met with Indian components vendors to finalise supplies ahead of their planned launches, a senior Nissan India official said on Tuesday.

We are clearly interested in compact cars, and they will be a big part of our plan," he said, declining to give more details. Earlier, a business daily said Nissan would launch 8 cars and partner Renault three cars in India in the next few years.

Production will start in the second half of 2009.

Source:
Renault, Nissan mull plans for India

indian21r · 7th March 2007, 20:38

It is high time they do. Otherwise you can't be a volume player in the Indian market with 25 lakhs + product range ( considering Snob value)

askicode · 8th March 2007, 09:41

I wonder why players like Nissan and Renault are getting into India through a JV instead of doing it on their own. I mean we have a JV with Nissan, Renault and Mahindra for the Logan. Then there is the Nissan, Renault JV to partner 3 cars and then finally Nissan itself would launch 8 cars on it own.

I am not able to figure out this strategy. Any thoughts on that.

askicode · 14th March 2007, 18:30

The Left government in Kerala is trying to rope in Japanese auto giant Nissan Motors to set up operations in the state.

Kerala chief minister VS Achuthanandan informed the state assembly on Tuesday that the state government was in touch with Nissan officials.

Source: Kerala woos Nissan Motors to kick off operations-Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

rahul_intlad · 28th March 2007, 20:42

The nissan latio sedan and hatch[called latio sport] is well on its way to be launched in Malaysia [is already launched in singapore],They could make it here as well provided nissan is serious about the Indian market[maybe both or maybe one of the two cars could come here as well].

The sedan is a competitor for the honda city,toyota vios while the hatch competes with cars like the honda jazz[premium hatches]

Disclaimer:
No official news about the launch of nissan cars in India.

Picture source:
Nissan Latio sedan and the Nissan Latio Sport hatchback spotted in Genting

Details of cars :
Nissan.com.sg-The sedan

Nissan.com.sg-The hatch

mail4ajo · 28th March 2007, 21:11

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Originally Posted by askicode

The Left government in Kerala is trying to rope in Japanese auto giant Nissan Motors to set up operations in the state.

Which car company would like to set up base in Kerala?? They tried with BMW, VW etc.
What advantages does Kerala have in terms of a manufacturing setup? Cheap labour, component availability, land, infrastructure? Nothing!!!

benbsb29 · 29th March 2007, 13:26

Rightly said, not to forget the frequent strikes and labour unions who hold one for ransom.

Ajay_J · 29th March 2007, 14:00

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Originally Posted by mail4ajo

Which car company would like to set up base in Kerala?? They tried with BMW, VW etc.
What advantages does Kerala have in terms of a manufacturing setup? Cheap labour, component availability, land, infrastructure? Nothing!!!

Beaches.... My friend. That what foreigners likes.

sgmuser · 29th March 2007, 16:28

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Originally Posted by rahul_intlad

The nissan latio sedan and hatch[called latio sport] is well on its way to be launched in Malaysia [is already launched in singapore]

In Brunei, Latio Hatch was launched recently after many years in Singapore. Sedan is not available here yet. Singapore is a crazy place in terms of pricing cars, so i ignore the pricing there. Latio Hatch (jap made) costs S$26k in Brunei. Toyota Vios hi-spec ie. with auto/abs/airbags 1.5 petrol costs less than 21k (its Thai made). Build quality, refinement level are very high in Latio and its really one big car (but with small boot). Esp the rear leg room is comparable with any mid range sedan like corolla.

I dont think Nissan is talking about compact car for india in this price range. What they should be aiming is in Getz/Swift range if not Santro/WagonR range.

But Latio, I personnaly like it better than Vios. Euro styling and quiet engine with very high quality interior.

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rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 5 Times	Nissan to come up with a compact car Car makers Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co have met with Indian components vendors to finalise supplies ahead of their planned launches, a senior Nissan India official said on Tuesday. We are clearly interested in compact cars, and they will be a big part of our plan," he said, declining to give more details. Earlier, a business daily said Nissan would launch 8 cars and partner Renault three cars in India in the next few years. Production will start in the second half of 2009. Source: Renault, Nissan mull plans for India
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indian21r BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 973 Thanked: 815 Times	It is high time they do. Otherwise you can't be a volume player in the Indian market with 25 lakhs + product range ( considering Snob value)
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askicode BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 174 Thanked: 73 Times	I wonder why players like Nissan and Renault are getting into India through a JV instead of doing it on their own. I mean we have a JV with Nissan, Renault and Mahindra for the Logan. Then there is the Nissan, Renault JV to partner 3 cars and then finally Nissan itself would launch 8 cars on it own. I am not able to figure out this strategy. Any thoughts on that.
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askicode BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 174 Thanked: 73 Times	The Left government in Kerala is trying to rope in Japanese auto giant Nissan Motors to set up operations in the state. Kerala chief minister VS Achuthanandan informed the state assembly on Tuesday that the state government was in touch with Nissan officials. Source: Kerala woos Nissan Motors to kick off operations-Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times
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rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 5 Times	The nissan latio sedan and hatch[called latio sport] is well on its way to be launched in Malaysia [is already launched in singapore],They could make it here as well provided nissan is serious about the Indian market[maybe both or maybe one of the two cars could come here as well]. The sedan is a competitor for the honda city,toyota vios while the hatch competes with cars like the honda jazz[premium hatches] Disclaimer: No official news about the launch of nissan cars in India. Picture source: Nissan Latio sedan and the Nissan Latio Sport hatchback spotted in Genting Details of cars : Nissan.com.sg-The sedan Nissan.com.sg-The hatch Last edited by rahul_intlad : 28th March 2007 at 20:45.
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benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,104 Thanked: 14,184 Times View My Garage	Rightly said, not to forget the frequent strikes and labour unions who hold one for ransom.
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