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Automotive News & Views What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?
8654 messages, Last post on Nov 29, 2009 at 10:39 AM
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Replying to: igozoomzoom (Apr 29, 2009 3:22 pm) Moving production to Mexico and moving the Golf upscale would change that scenario. I think both of those things would have to happen first. |
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Replying to: fintail (Apr 30, 2009 6:17 am) I doubt it would succeed here, but there will be more demand than supply when you account for 2 billions plus people in India and China alone - half the world's population basically. Who cares about a shrinking and way-too-competitive US market? |
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I believe that Tata will bring the Nano Europa to the U.S. as well, to maximize the profits they can draw from investing in the upgrades for the European market. And I know it's a super-basic car, but you know what? I think there will always be a market for a $5000 brand new car with a standard-length new-car warranty. In fact, I think it could be a hit. It will be the Yugo of the 2010s! Only it should have much better reliability than that piece of junk did. Tata is a pretty experienced carmaker after all. Now, will Tata care if it makes it in the U.S.? As you say, probably not, they have bigger fish to fry. In fact, we may see it withdrawn in short order if sales don't take off right away. As for the VW comments, both of your prerogatives for Polo sales in the U.S. have already been announced by VW: that it will move the Golf up some for the next round, and that the Polo will be sourced from Mexico. I don't think they are going to offer a 2-door stripper trim of the Golf any more. It's interesting that they will cut that trim, as I think sales were pretty good, but I suppose people shopping that price range will consider a nicely equipped Polo instead in future. If the 2-door Golf started at a price $500 below that of the 4-door, I think both would sell plenty well, and allow some room for Polo to come in at a price $1000-3000 lower.
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Replying to: nippononly (Apr 30, 2009 8:33 am) One false start and it could spoil even their future hopes of success here. |
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This car is goofy looking, but I like it. A lot of functionality for an affordable price. Starts at $14.5k, and it seems like a lot of car for the money. Anyone else like the cube? Seems like some love it and others hate it.
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i'm thinking it could be a big hit. i think i want one. the question is, what do i have to give up to get one.
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Replying to: explorerx4 (May 16, 2009 12:16 pm)
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Replying to: nortsr1 (May 17, 2009 5:39 am) Let's not go down the "Small cars are unsafe" route again. The Fiesta scores 4* on EuroNCAP testing, (5* = max), that's the same as the MINI, Honda Jazz (Fit) and Honda CR-V........and others. The current version of the Chrysler Grand Voyager isn't rated but, IIRC, the previous one scored very low - 2* or 3* - and was notorious for folding in all the wrong places during impact. Being "big" does not always equate to being "safe". Good structural design is the key.
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Replying to: alltorque (May 17, 2009 6:55 am) Ford has been not as stellar in this arena in the past. |
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