Wednesday 21 December 2011

Car models waiting to be a part of the History

There are some cars which are not in demand in the Indian market but are still being manufactured for some strange reasons best known to their producers.  Following is a list of such cars showing sales much lower when compared to sale of other cars within the same price bracket.  The sales figures of these cars have been compared for the month of November 2010 and for November 2011 (monthly sales) -

1.  Aveo U-VA from Chevy

From 286 in November 2010, this has come down to 74 now for November 2011 inspite of all the discounts (the discounted ex-showroom price starts at Rs. 3.56 lakh)

2.  Ambassador from Hindustan Motors


Once upon a time there was a king and there was a king's car.  This car was called Ambassador (or Amby in short).  This car which used to be the favourite of the officialdom in India is now on the verge of death as now even government establishments are not buying it.  Down from 394 units to 107 units in one year.

3.  Lancer/Cedia from Mitsubishi

Then 29 units, now 29 units.  Nothing has changed for this car.  Condition stable with no chances of revival.

4.  Sonata from Hyundai

Down from 14 to 3.  This big, bulky car has trimmed down the Hyundai itself.

5.  Grand Vitara from Suzuki

4 units in Nov 2010 to 0 unit in Nov 2011.  What an SUV (Suzuki Useless Vehicle) from Suzuki.

6.  Teana from Nissan

19 to 18.  Just one down in a year.  Do something, Nissan.  Bring it to zero.

7.  Prius from Toyota

It was six in Nov 2010, now vanished as zero in Nov 2011.  Seems that people are not ready for this type of vehicles, just that.

8.  Fiat (should I name a particular model)
This company is trying to be there in India.  It has just two models, Punto and Linea as per its site.  Where are 500 and Palio.  Do something urgently, Mr. Fiat.  If your diesel engines can do everything for other companies which have outsourced them, then why not you.
 

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