Cars that should be in India?

himanshugoswami · 28th August 2006, 11:10

I feel that the following cars should come to India as they would be pretty well suited to our needs and within reasonable price range:

ford Focus
Mazda RX8
Land Rover Freelander
Fiat Panda
VW Beetle ( I know that it is available from Kashyap Motors, but what I am talking about is a company presence and service)

maxbhp · 28th August 2006, 14:19

A Blue Nissan Skyline GTR for me

DRC · 28th August 2006, 16:05

Hmmm.....

Toyota Sienna (did some one mention) for the Large families.

Ferrari for those who have their a** on fire.

RR and Maybach for those filthy rich

that 1 lac car with good quality and safety construction from wherer ever.

A few funny looking Citrorens (include that xsara anyway)

Toyota Prius for those who count their coins twice in the petrol pump,

Gibbs Aquada for those who want to be different and out going, (and live in Mumbai)

ballkey · 28th August 2006, 16:18

In additon to what others have mentioned, we dont have a single proper convertible. A 3 series at 20L should be great for a start. So we can ogle at the rich girls driving them

Harrie · 28th August 2006, 16:28

A Honda S2000 for me!
And of course the superbikes without the obscene duties.

WhiteKnight · 28th August 2006, 16:30

A Jeep Wrangler for me

SRK · 28th August 2006, 20:49

Nissan Sentra 2006:-
Looks small but tough!!

Nissan Micra:-
I dont like it but I am sure this is going to come to India based on the new zen's platform.
Would like to have the cabrio version

Cabrio:-

Suzuki MOM (new zen??):-

Possibly the new zen..

Chevrolet Captiva:-
looks are to die for..

Honda Legend:-
Loved the mean feel of this car..I want one!!!
In which segment can this be placed??

Hyundai Trajet:-
Should hyundai launch it?? Yes the looks arent anything to talk..but then too..
What do you say??

THE-U- · 29th August 2006, 08:42

Some of the Indian expressways are probably going to have higher speed limits than the ones in the US (65mph many; 70/75 mph some) soon enough. I think following cars will be interesting to have in India.

1. Chevy Corvette (0 to 100 kmph in about 4seconds)
2. Dodge Viper
3. Mazda Miata
4. Mini Cooper
5. the Mercedes Benz compact A/B classes and the performace AMG E63 etc.
6. A well equipped Toyota Fortuner/ 4Runner at the Rs.12-14L range.

GTO · 29th August 2006, 09:06

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1. Chevy Corvette (0 to 100 kmph in about 4seconds)

At an all-american price of 18 lacs (i.e. $40000)?

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6. A well equipped Toyota Fortuner/ 4Runner at the Rs.12-14L range.

Spot on!

himanshugoswami · 29th August 2006, 09:12

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Originally Posted by GTO

At an all-american price of 18 lacs (i.e. $40000)?

Dream on Buddy !!!!!!!!!

THE-U- · 29th August 2006, 09:25

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Originally Posted by GTO

At an all-american price of 18 lacs (i.e. $40000)

That'll be outstanding, however, the last I checked the 400hp 'Vette retails for about $50000. The Z06 with its 505hp 7L engine (!) is so much in demand that it retails for about $85000, $10K more than the List price!

triggercool · 29th August 2006, 12:04

6. A well equipped Toyota Fortuner/ 4Runner at the Rs.12-14L range.[/quote]

That would be like dream come true.

triggercool · 29th August 2006, 12:09

R there any plans For Suzuki SX4 in near future (price 7-8 lac 4x4 )seems to be nice deal if true

1100D · 29th August 2006, 12:48

I know many will crucify me right now. But I like Peugeot's. They would work great in India. Please, in the indian context were the cars bad, even if they launched an outdated product? The 309's, to me, were a pleasure to drive. Whatever be the fate of that brand in India, Peugeot was not solely responsible.

PsychoLyn · 29th August 2006, 14:30

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Originally Posted by GTO

I'll tell you what the Indian auto market should have had:

1. A great all-rounder SUV for less than 20 lacs.

2. Mitsubishi EVOs for 20 lacs.

3. Superbikes available officially with bill, warranty, company service and EMIs.

I Wish Dude...

But Never Be Possible...

Last I Heard Is That Mahindra Is Hooking Up With One Of The Top Suv Manufacturing Company's(Cant Say Which) To Build A Really Top Class Indian SUV.

As Far As The Evo Is Concerned..

Mitsu Will Never Price The Car That Low...

Cause In Dubai The Car Costs AED140,000.......

But On An Average You Gotta Have AED10,000 a year For Insurance.

28th August 2006, 11:10	#16
himanshugoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 2,314 Thanked: 2,640 Times	I feel that the following cars should come to India as they would be pretty well suited to our needs and within reasonable price range: ford Focus Mazda RX8 Land Rover Freelander Fiat Panda VW Beetle ( I know that it is available from Kashyap Motors, but what I am talking about is a company presence and service)
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DRC BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cockpit Posts: 911 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	Hmmm..... Toyota Sienna (did some one mention) for the Large families. Ferrari for those who have their a** on fire. RR and Maybach for those filthy rich that 1 lac car with good quality and safety construction from wherer ever. A few funny looking Citrorens (include that xsara anyway) Toyota Prius for those who count their coins twice in the petrol pump, Gibbs Aquada for those who want to be different and out going, (and live in Mumbai)
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28th August 2006, 16:18	#19
ballkey BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 433 Thanked: 60 Times	In additon to what others have mentioned, we dont have a single proper convertible. A 3 series at 20L should be great for a start. So we can ogle at the rich girls driving them
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Harrie BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KA 03, KL 12, TN 38 Posts: 701 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	A Honda S2000 for me! And of course the superbikes without the obscene duties.
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WhiteKnight Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,004 Thanked: 691 Times View My Garage	A Jeep Wrangler for me
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28th August 2006, 20:49	#22
SRK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,205 Thanked: 536 Times	How about these?? Nissan Sentra 2006:- Looks small but tough!! Nissan Micra:- I dont like it but I am sure this is going to come to India based on the new zen's platform. Would like to have the cabrio version Cabrio:- Suzuki MOM (new zen??):- Possibly the new zen.. Chevrolet Captiva:- looks are to die for.. Honda Legend:- Loved the mean feel of this car..I want one!!! In which segment can this be placed?? Hyundai Trajet:- Should hyundai launch it?? Yes the looks arent anything to talk..but then too.. What do you say??
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29th August 2006, 08:42	#23
THE-U- BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 287 Thanked: 176 Times	Some of the Indian expressways are probably going to have higher speed limits than the ones in the US (65mph many; 70/75 mph some) soon enough. I think following cars will be interesting to have in India. 1. Chevy Corvette (0 to 100 kmph in about 4seconds) 2. Dodge Viper 3. Mazda Miata 4. Mini Cooper 5. the Mercedes Benz compact A/B classes and the performace AMG E63 etc. 6. A well equipped Toyota Fortuner/ 4Runner at the Rs.12-14L range.
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29th August 2006, 12:04	#27
triggercool BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 154 Thanked: 6 Times	6. A well equipped Toyota Fortuner/ 4Runner at the Rs.12-14L range.[/quote] That would be like dream come true.
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triggercool BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 154 Thanked: 6 Times	R there any plans For Suzuki SX4 in near future (price 7-8 lac 4x4 )seems to be nice deal if true
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29th August 2006, 12:48	#29
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,108 Times View My Garage	I know many will crucify me right now. But I like Peugeot's. They would work great in India. Please, in the indian context were the cars bad, even if they launched an outdated product? The 309's, to me, were a pleasure to drive. Whatever be the fate of that brand in India, Peugeot was not solely responsible.
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