Suzuki Splash coming soon to India!

druva · 19th February 2008, 12:38

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Interestingly the website is NOT registered in the name of MSIL, may be some hardcore Maruti Splash fan or something.

Or a simple case of domain theft?

ram_hyundai · 19th February 2008, 17:33

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Originally Posted by Eddy

Hey Ram

,

I am asking again to confirm, but is this news of Splash coming in April absolutely true ? I mean are you very sure ? Bcoz then I will wait before buying an i10.

yes splash will come soon.it will be priced close to swift but more loaded than swift.you want space go for swift ,you want more features go for the splash.
those who have seen splash at the auto expo would recollect that its not a small car.its got good space inside.
ram

BUSA · 19th February 2008, 18:25

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Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

yes splash will come soon.it will be priced close to swift but more loaded than swift.you want space go for swift ,you want more features go for the splash.
those who have seen splash at the auto expo would recollect that its not a small car.its got good space inside.
ram

Can you tell what more features will it have then the Swift? Will it have the same 1.3L DDIS engine?

CrAzY dRiVeR · 19th February 2008, 19:01

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Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

you want space go for swift ,you want more features go for the splash.

I think that would boomerang back to Maruti!

Swift is not exactly generous on space. Asking people to buy Swift over splash for space can be foolish.

aaggoswami · 19th February 2008, 19:13

Sorry for the website, but that was all I could rake up. In a similar fashion ( I think ) the website for sx4 was also not in the name of Maruti.

But if the website is wrong, then I am sorry. The only thing now is to wait and watch for the official announcement.

Eddy · 19th February 2008, 20:16

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Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

yes splash will come soon.it will be priced close to swift but more loaded than swift.you want space go for swift ,you want more features go for the splash.
those who have seen splash at the auto expo would recollect that its not a small car.its got good space inside.
ram

How soon is soon ?

Also, if its got good space inside, how is Swift roomier ?

deadman · 19th February 2008, 20:29

i think ram trying to say is splash have good space but less space then a swift having in it.

penpavan · 19th February 2008, 21:12

People,
tell me one thing.

Do you see the Splash as competitor for the Swift itself?

The swift has almost ruled its segment.
However, the reasons can be debated. [Brand Maruti/First 'good' car by maruti hence overrated/etc etc]
Is Maruti trying to slowdown Swift? [People planning for ZXI Swift will soon start going for Dezire]
Would the same happen with Splash, will the Splash eat into sales of the Swift? Whats the big idea here....

I think Maruti is experiencing great troubles to keep up ever rising Swift's demand in the market...

Vid6639 · 19th February 2008, 21:24

The Splash has more interior room than the swift,

jaibir · 19th February 2008, 21:34

It'll be interesting to see how they position this. If they're pricing it around the swift's range, they'll have to pull an i10 - large improvement in comfort and interiors with some slight improvement in performance. If they improve the performance too much, it'll hit the Swift badly. Even if the Wagon R power train is retained, it would cannibalise the Swift as it is suppose to hae more space and would presumably have better interiors.

One workaround for them would be introducing the M-series engine in the Swift and strengthen its performance credentials. Any hopes of that happening?

ravibhat · 19th February 2008, 21:44

Maruti has to work hard to launch good car with good interiors, so far except for price their product lineup is not attractive for people who need quality/luxury.

I wish they launch already cute looking Splash with good interiors. 2010 I am looking for 1 good small car and 1 good big car/SUV.

Regards,

Ravi.

Eddy · 19th February 2008, 22:30

I spoke to someone in MUL sometime back when Estilo was launched. MUL strategy is to offer the customer at least 2 choices in all engine sizes. It does not matter to them if one of their models (WagonR in that case) is cannabalized in the favour of the other (EStilo) as long as the customer stays with Maruti.

Similarly, with the love-it-or-hate-it styling of the Swift resulting in some customers avoiding the car, they are offering another car in the same segment to customers that otherwise might have gone to the i10

ashthedivx · 19th February 2008, 22:50

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Originally Posted by druva

Or a simple case of domain theft?

might be possible, Isn't there is a risk to be sued by MSIL to these people?

ram_hyundai · 19th February 2008, 22:57

busa,you put it out before me.spot on splash would be having the ddis,but the worry is that it was scheduled for the launch in jan with the ddis.please dont ask me for more.
ram

TDR · 19th February 2008, 23:00

I can tell you that lot's of people in the Netherlands are eagerly
awaiting these cars, both from Opel & Suzuki. Although both cars
sold quite well here, lot's of people did not like the "box-like" design
of both the Wagon R & Opel Agila. I must admit, I did not like it
either.

So far I must say I find the Opel version of the Splash better looking,
but that's just my humble opinion.

Hopefully, both cars will be available with Automatic Transmission (only the Wagon R had it..), and, of course, a diesel engine!

TDR

19th February 2008, 19:13	#95
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,987 Thanked: 2,963 Times	oh Sorry Sorry for the website, but that was all I could rake up. In a similar fashion ( I think ) the website for sx4 was also not in the name of Maruti. But if the website is wrong, then I am sorry. The only thing now is to wait and watch for the official announcement.
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19th February 2008, 20:29	#97
deadman BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: KA-20 Posts: 205 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	i think ram trying to say is splash have good space but less space then a swift having in it.
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19th February 2008, 21:12	#98
penpavan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blore Posts: 452 Thanked: 232 Times	People, tell me one thing. Do you see the Splash as competitor for the Swift itself? The swift has almost ruled its segment. However, the reasons can be debated. [Brand Maruti/First 'good' car by maruti hence overrated/etc etc] Is Maruti trying to slowdown Swift? [People planning for ZXI Swift will soon start going for Dezire] Would the same happen with Splash, will the Splash eat into sales of the Swift? Whats the big idea here.... I think Maruti is experiencing great troubles to keep up ever rising Swift's demand in the market...
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19th February 2008, 21:24	#99
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,753 Thanked: 43,601 Times View My Garage	The Splash has more interior room than the swift,
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19th February 2008, 21:34	#100
jaibir BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 317 Thanked: 50 Times	It'll be interesting to see how they position this. If they're pricing it around the swift's range, they'll have to pull an i10 - large improvement in comfort and interiors with some slight improvement in performance. If they improve the performance too much, it'll hit the Swift badly. Even if the Wagon R power train is retained, it would cannibalise the Swift as it is suppose to hae more space and would presumably have better interiors. One workaround for them would be introducing the M-series engine in the Swift and strengthen its performance credentials. Any hopes of that happening?
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19th February 2008, 21:44	#101
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Maruti has to work hard to launch good car with good interiors, so far except for price their product lineup is not attractive for people who need quality/luxury. I wish they launch already cute looking Splash with good interiors. 2010 I am looking for 1 good small car and 1 good big car/SUV. Regards, Ravi.
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19th February 2008, 22:30	#102
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 9,434 Thanked: 13,705 Times	I spoke to someone in MUL sometime back when Estilo was launched. MUL strategy is to offer the customer at least 2 choices in all engine sizes. It does not matter to them if one of their models (WagonR in that case) is cannabalized in the favour of the other (EStilo) as long as the customer stays with Maruti. Similarly, with the love-it-or-hate-it styling of the Swift resulting in some customers avoiding the car, they are offering another car in the same segment to customers that otherwise might have gone to the i10
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19th February 2008, 22:57	#104
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	busa,you put it out before me.spot on splash would be having the ddis,but the worry is that it was scheduled for the launch in jan with the ddis.please dont ask me for more. ram
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19th February 2008, 23:00	#105
TDR Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Heerlen, The Netherlands, EU Posts: 23 Thanked: 3 Times	I can tell you that lot's of people in the Netherlands are eagerly awaiting these cars, both from Opel & Suzuki. Although both cars sold quite well here, lot's of people did not like the "box-like" design of both the Wagon R & Opel Agila. I must admit, I did not like it either. So far I must say I find the Opel version of the Splash better looking, but that's just my humble opinion. Hopefully, both cars will be available with Automatic Transmission (only the Wagon R had it..), and, of course, a diesel engine! TDR
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