Convertibles in India

safari_lover · 28th March 2007, 19:39

We do have a range of cars belonging to different segments from economy to luxury being manufactured in India by a various companies. But why isn't anyone coming up with an convertible

Does it have to do anything with the weather in India (A bit hot and dusty)? I wonder how long will it take for an practical convertible to hit Indian roads.

GTO · 29th March 2007, 13:33

Well, its too hot and dusty to really enjoy a convertible in India. Theft and vandalism could be other reasons. Also, a convertible is best as a second / third car.

The San Storm and Maruti Gypsy are two convertibles that spring to mind.

V-16 · 29th March 2007, 15:58

Also the Mahindra range

ananthkamath · 29th March 2007, 17:44

you forgot the standard herald which was the first hardtop convertible in india.

manson · 29th March 2007, 18:52

something called the quantum that was priced at 10L and had it splant at chandigarh. what happened to that though?

manson.

V-16 · 29th March 2007, 19:00

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something called the quantum that was priced at 10L and had it splant at chandigarh. what happened to that though?

manson.

Often discussed topic.
Those guys gyped the public, got gyped themselves and scooted off with the advance collected. The Quantum never saw Indian roads except the show cars. I had the chance to drive one for a long trip and it was fast and powerpacked. Sad the Kit car was not allowed here. Must be some CKD issues.

Mpower · 29th March 2007, 21:14

Your friendly neighbourhood mercedes dealer will sell you an SLK, CLK or SL convertible with warranty and servicing.

Late in the night is the best time for enjoying convertibles in India. This is when temp and dust levels are low.

safari_lover · 30th March 2007, 00:14

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Originally Posted by Mpower

Your friendly neighbourhood mercedes dealer will sell you an SLK, CLK or SL convertible with warranty and servicing.

Late in the night is the best time for enjoying convertibles in India. This is when temp and dust levels are low.

i think the convertible should be practical in the sense, it shouldn't have a very high price. A four seater, may be like the BMW convertible (don't exactly rem the model may the 3 series) i think it would work then. tht is just guess..

khanak · 30th March 2007, 00:15

If you want a convertible in India IMO you should go in for a Miata. I think before launching a convertible a manufacturer should test the market for sports coupes.

v1p3r · 30th March 2007, 00:36

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Originally Posted by ananthkamath

you forgot the standard herald which was the first hardtop convertible in india.

If you had a spanner and some patience. Seven bolts and half an hour later, you're wind-in-the-hair-ing.

Sahil · 30th March 2007, 02:09

Hard top convertibles would be perfect for our climate...i see a good market for these cars too.......BMW should seriously consider the 3 series convertible for India.

manikjeet · 30th March 2007, 02:49

we have the sand storm and it even has the rite name sand and storm

v1p3r · 30th March 2007, 03:08

Except it's not called the "sand storm"

Desert fox · 30th March 2007, 03:21

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

Except it's not called the "sand storm"

Exactly! SAN Storm i think.

khanak · 30th March 2007, 07:05

theres also the Chinkara Roadster.

28th March 2007, 19:39	#1
safari_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bengaluru / Bagdal Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 785 Times	Convertibles in India We do have a range of cars belonging to different segments from economy to luxury being manufactured in India by a various companies. But why isn't anyone coming up with an convertible Does it have to do anything with the weather in India (A bit hot and dusty)? I wonder how long will it take for an practical convertible to hit Indian roads.
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29th March 2007, 13:33	#2
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,823 Thanked: 321,434 Times View My Garage	Well, its too hot and dusty to really enjoy a convertible in India. Theft and vandalism could be other reasons. Also, a convertible is best as a second / third car. The San Storm and Maruti Gypsy are two convertibles that spring to mind.
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29th March 2007, 15:58	#3
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 960 Times View My Garage	Also the Mahindra range
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29th March 2007, 17:44	#4
ananthkamath Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mangalore Posts: 1,209 Thanked: 82 Times View My Garage	you forgot the standard herald which was the first hardtop convertible in india.
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29th March 2007, 18:52	#5
manson Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,933 Thanked: 4,290 Times View My Garage	something called the quantum that was priced at 10L and had it splant at chandigarh. what happened to that though? manson.
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29th March 2007, 21:14	#7
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,399 Thanked: 1,735 Times View My Garage	Your friendly neighbourhood mercedes dealer will sell you an SLK, CLK or SL convertible with warranty and servicing. Late in the night is the best time for enjoying convertibles in India. This is when temp and dust levels are low.
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30th March 2007, 00:15	#9
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,867 Thanked: 370 Times View My Garage	If you want a convertible in India IMO you should go in for a Miata. I think before launching a convertible a manufacturer should test the market for sports coupes.
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30th March 2007, 02:09	#11
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,354 Thanked: 8,000 Times	Hard top convertibles would be perfect for our climate...i see a good market for these cars too.......BMW should seriously consider the 3 series convertible for India.
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manikjeet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,617 Thanked: 296 Times View My Garage	we have the sand storm and it even has the rite name sand and storm
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30th March 2007, 03:08	#13
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,359 Thanked: 7,449 Times View My Garage	Except it's not called the "sand storm"
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30th March 2007, 07:05	#15
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,867 Thanked: 370 Times View My Garage	theres also the Chinkara Roadster.
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