jbond830 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Ever wondered about some unique cars which just missed the attention they needed, just because they lacked some features.??? Like, they lacked the outright engine power OR they where not attractively styled. Outdated interiors OR they dint have the large boot space OR they dint have the seating comfort OR .... These were cars which provided a unique solution, at great VFM. But were a failure due to lack of the competitive edge. Lets make a thread which compiles all those unique cars and highlighting their unique abilities. May be, some car designer will make it to good use. Some examples: - Maruti Versa (Suzuki every plus) Pros: Versatile car, Easy to self drive, Seats >5 comfortably. Cons: suspension, lacks the rock solid build quality, lacks the appeal - Mahindra Bolero Pros: Compact dimensions-7 seats, Easy city drive, tolerates abuse,solid build Cons: Lacks power & refinement, uncomfortable seats, interiors look very basic - Maruti Gypsy Pros: Compact 4x4, versatile, tolerates abuse, Easy to drive anywhere Cons: Old looks, lacks features. jbond8302009-03-15 03:25:32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archit Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 i would like to add the palio also to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rki2007 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 We still see the Gypsy being used by the Indian Military and the Bolero by other Government departments, but there are very less in numbers. But Versa is surely a big flop. I think it is priced very heavily. The on-raod cost of Versa in Bangalore is approx 575000/-(Dual A/C) and 540000/- for the Single A/C and Non A/C costs 470000/-. Its surely heavily priced. Who will shell out their money for a car which doesn't have the required features and moreover there are other cars available in the market with much better options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rki2007 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 i would like to add the palio also to that! Palio is a good car until it runs well. If there is a problem later will have to struggle with the poor A.S.S of the Fiat.And for getting it repaired from other than the Company you will have to hunt for spares. rki20072009-03-15 05:39:06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy cat Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Maruti Suzuki Baleno It is an overall great car. But sadly letdown by its looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spearhead1909 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 even the suzuki sx4..at this price its a vfm but the quality and FE is poor.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archit Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 i would like to add contessa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spearhead1909 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 even daewoo cielo and matiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtandon Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 The Logan - letdown by its looks and interiors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spearhead1909 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 lancer cedia..a sure hit.. but letdown by the FE and poor ASS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadsack Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Ever wondered about some unique cars which just missed the attention they needed' date=' just because they lacked some features.???Like,they lacked the outright engine power ORthey where not attractively styled. Outdated interiors ORthey dint have the large boot space ORthey dint have the seating comfort OR....These were cars which provided a unique solution, at great VFM. But were a failure due to lack of the competitive edge.Lets make a thread which compiles all those unique cars and highlighting their unique abilities. May be, some car designer will make it to good use.Some examples:- Maruti Versa (Suzuki every plus)Pros: Versatile car, Easy to self drive, Seats >5 comfortably.Cons: suspension, lacks the rock solid build quality, lacks the appeal- Mahindra BoleroPros: Compact dimensions-7 seats, Easy city drive, tolerates abuse,solid buildCons: Lacks power & refinement, uncomfortable seats, interiors look very basic- Maruti Gypsy Pros: Compact 4x4, versatile, tolerates abuse, Easy to drive anywhereCons: Old looks, lacks features.[/quote'] I think the Bolero his a hit. It is among the top ten selling cars in the month of February, 2009 (as per AutocarIndia) and the Maruti Gypsy has been around as long as the company has been so that is a good reason to call it a hit. Only the Versa is the one that is a very slow seller but that is probably because it is vehicle that is neither here nor there. But it seems to sell well as taxi vehicle in some of the cities of the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 i would like to add hyundai's 2X suv the tucson and terracan,both have good engines and the built quality was good, never understood why they havn't been received well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanmay87 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Bolero is obviously a hit, it is the largest selling UV. The cars i would like to add to the list are MS Baleno, Palio and even Spark which is not a failure but i think it deserves to be amongst the top-selling cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahul1810 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Chevrolet Aveo was a letdown. I felt this would surely be a success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparshq Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 anyone for zen estilo?? Such a smart car, let down by a mushy g'box I thought it'll rock the sales charts coz itz a great vfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spearhead1909 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 though it is in the topten every time but i feel that the looks are letdown no estilo for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbond830 Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Please highlight the uniqueness of the cars you are listing. Well, how many of you have seen a self driven Bolero???? It only a hit in taxi market, like the Omni. But there is no other car which is as compact, sturdy and 7 seater as the Bolero. Versa is priced Rs. 5.3 lakhs on-road and is also having discounts. Omni has eaten away Versa sales. But versa is much better car than omni. Gypsy. There is absolutely no competition for this one. Untill Fiat launches its 4x4 Fiat panda, which surely not gonna happen. Or Ford fusion 4x4. Gypsy is not selling because of its old looks. And... I dont feel Baleno, Cedia and Matiz: have anything unique in them. We got similar cars like, Hyundai Accent, Optra, Alto/Santro resp. Please, do highlight the uniqueness of those cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehul_bhp Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 also add the hyundai elantra which should have been a hit but not 2 be mainly because of hyundai's extra ambitious pricing !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spearhead1909 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 astar???anybody? only if it could have been more spacious...like the concept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehul_bhp Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 its just launched buddy.....lets see after 1 year of its launch how much its selling and than decide if its a hit or not . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 elantra's nose was its killer never understood how in hell they thought the chrome horizontal grill will be appreciated and how will A-star come into this flock? when it recorded 3247 units just for the month of dec'08 taking it to top ten sales. smokin2009-03-15 08:35:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparshq Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 chevrolet optra srv oooo...its a damn comfy car, looks sporty and upmarket and cool! Let down by a fool's pricing Daewoo Nexia was the most technologically advanced car in it's time It had 2 airbags, abs, 16 valve dohc, climate control, auto box, integrated music system and many more creature comforts I never came to know why this car flopped.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karanraheja Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 @Archit- I think Palio was a hit. It did sell quite well in the beginning, so we cant say it could have been hit. Just that it boomed after 3 years. To me : the Chevy Aveo, Optra , Baleno were quite capable cars. Somehow i fell Aveo should have sold more than todays nos. @SH- A-Star was killed by Maruti itself- premium price tag along with cramped rear space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbond830 Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 chevrolet optra srvoooo...its a damn comfy car' date=' looks sporty and upmarket and cool! Let down by a fool's pricing Daewoo Nexia was the most technologically advanced car in it's time It had 2 airbags, abs, 16 valve dohc, climate control, auto box, integrated music system and many more creature comforts I never came to know why this car flopped..........[/quote'] Yea SRV is too good. the steering is very light. Needs improvement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spearhead1909 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 audi a4, skoda superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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