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Old 14th August 2021, 17:02   #361
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Is it an all new upcoming vehicle or the so called facelift. You should divulge little more details GTO
Think who is famous for build quality or tin cans . If it's tin can/poor build quality only one company's name comes to the mind.
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Someone wrote to us recently about previewing an upcoming vehicle. With a note = no comments on build quality, no close up pictures of fit & finish (only full profile images) etc.
Well, seems like this manufacturer is M&M; and the car we all know by now. However, I truly hope that I am wrong here!
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Old 15th August 2021, 10:53   #363
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Well, seems like this manufacturer is M&M; and the car we all know by now. However, I truly hope that I am wrong here!
I do agree, Same comes to my mind when I read this post. Seems like it's just launched car of M&M.

I am not shocked by this because back in my mind I was aware of this.

I am always proud to read TBHP reviews because I am sure these are true to the actual product and not the paid ones.
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Someone wrote to us recently about previewing an upcoming vehicle. With a note = no comments on build quality, no close up pictures of fit & finish (only full profile images) etc.
I think it's the new Celerio. I cannot imagine any other brand having to deploy their PR team to control the conversation around build quality. GTO has already confirmed that it isn't Mahindra on the XUV7OO thread. If it isn't Celerio, my next guess is the Tata Hornbill.

Please drop a hint GTO
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@ all: No, it's not Mahindra. In fact, I have found Mahindra to be the most supportive & receptive to our official reviews. They take our feedback very seriously.

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The first Alcazar RJ preview could only be published with Hyundai’s images.
I am fine with driving pre-launched camo'ed cars, but I am not fine being told what can or cannot be written. If this happens, we will just buy or borrow the vehicle to be reviewed.
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Old 17th August 2021, 12:35   #366
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Well, this is a mind-blowing explanation and I am proud to be a BHPian.
Kudos, appreciation, and whatnot to the full reviewing team of Team-BHP.

Actually, to all the Team-BHP moderators/reviewers out there, I would like to contribute my part as well. I am open to any kind of support that I can/may that you think you need. Of course, I don't expect anything in return except for the experience and knowledge which is priceless and my top priority.

Waiting to hear from the team.
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Old 18th August 2021, 17:05   #367
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I'd be willing to bet my top dollar its Tata.

Remember how Tata outright refused to give Team-BHP a review car? ( https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...-page-8-a.html (Can Team-BHP please borrow your Tata Altroz? EDIT: 16 cars offered to us (page 8)) )

My second guess would be Ford ( https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...row-yours.html (Ford doesn't have an EcoSport for Team-BHP; Can we please borrow yours?) ), But Ford hasnt launched anything new in ages, so I doubt that.

Maruti, I dont think cares enough about Team-BHP, or automotive media in general. They know that the only cars that somewhat appeal to petrol-heads are the Swift and the Ignis.

And there hasnt been an update on those in a while.

EDIT: On second thoughts, was it a hint on the recently refreshed Swift facelift? It yes, I wonder why would anyone want to waste their time on reviewing a facelift that's half-hearted, even by Maruti standards.

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I'd be willing to bet my top dollar
Its none of these! Can I give you my bank details to remit your dollars?
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Most probably a Chinese or Korean manufacturer. This leaves us with three options and my guess is Hyundai.
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Since everyone is guessing the cars, let me too chip in. My guess is the upcoming Celerio.
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@ all: No, it's not Mahindra. In fact, I have found Mahindra to be the most supportive & receptive to our official reviews. They take our feedback very seriously.



I am fine with driving pre-launched camo'ed cars, but I am not fine being told what can or cannot be written. If this happens, we will just buy or borrow the vehicle to be reviewed.
Somewhere deep within I have a feeling that the manufacturer is Honda and the car in discussion is the new Amaze facelift.
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Its none of these! Can I give you my bank details to remit your dollars?
I said my top dollar (not plural), so if you want a Dollar, sure.

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Old 18th August 2021, 22:43   #373
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Stop this silly guess work guys! Don't you think GTO would have named the manufacturer if he wanted to? Do you really think he is scared?

Some things are just basic decency and we need to respect his decision to not reveal the name!
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Old 18th August 2021, 23:12   #374
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Stop this silly guess work guys! Don't you think GTO would have named the manufacturer if he wanted to? Do you really think he is scared?
I don’t think anyone is expecting that GTO will reveal the name on public demand. Members are sharing their opinions, some of them in jest. What’s the harm?
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Guys, let's stop the guessing game please. Thank you .
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