Pak Suzuki Launching New Car

[traxmaker]

So why is wagon R such a hit? They did not call it the Alto did they but it is a successful car in our market. The crux of the matter is, we need small cars....irrespective of the name.

[wolfkhan]

So u r saying that if PS change the name of ciaz to baleno so baleno will capture the market again? Just bcz it was baleno n ciaz will be baleno..lol name matters but not in PS case bcz third class cars is wat the name should be.. Suzuki shut down its business in america just bcz of quality issues so it doesnt matter wat the name is is tarah tow mehran ko alto ka naam dy do phir lol

[ch.talal]

So why is wagon R such a hit? They did not call it the Alto did they but it is a successful car in our market. The crux of the matter is, we need small cars....irrespective of the name.

People saw Wagon R cheaper and an advantage over Cultus crap. Lesser price, more features. Despite of "ugly" shape it became acceptable and now a part of mainstream.

And seems like you don't know how pathetic that old Alto was. It's shape was good, a lot better than Mehran but worst mileage it gave. Plus it was expensive over Mehran. Suzuki had to shut its production because of bad sale.

[ch.talal]

So u r saying that if PS change the name of ciaz to baleno so baleno will capture the market again? Just bcz it was baleno n ciaz will be baleno..lol name matters but not in PS case bcz third class cars is wat the name should be.. Suzuki shut down its business in america just bcz of quality issues so it doesnt matter wat the name is is tarah tow mehran ko alto ka naam dy do phir lol

I am sure if Suzuki rename Ciaz to new Baleno, old Baleno (whose productions was stopped 12 years ago) resale will slightly increase or sustain over the years. But the criteria is "new Baleno" do not flop in presence of better alternatives from other manufacturers.

In US, Suzuki could not compete with other car manufacturers because of odd car shapes, high prices, unavailability of spares (yes spares were not easily available in open markets. Even Americans prefer buying spares from spare parts shops because this way they can save some money) and somewhat build Quality. If Suzuki today launch this "Mehran" or new Alto 660cc with all goodies & features in US, these will be huge flop because long heighted fat a*se Americans who can't fit in large cars, would never be able to fit in these small mouse traps.

[traxmaker]

Thanks for updating my info on the Alto. I actually did not know that it was doing badly. However, i believe that the name of an affordable car does not guarantee it's sales in our market where choices are severely limited. I am looking fwd to some new manufacturer announcing a small car for the majority of the people of Pakistan. All we see being introduced are vehicles that the average Pakistani cannot even dream of buying and maintaining due to their exorbitant prices/charges.

Btw isn't suzuki thinking of launching that 660cc Alto some time in the future???

[Exubery]

Look at Wagon R. When it was launched, majority of people were blabbing it's an Ugly car. But now it has become a hotcake.

As long as Cultus lasted, it sold more than WagonR despite being obsolete and more expensive. PakSuzuki had to cut the price of WagonR by around 1 lac to sell it.WagonR is selling only now since there is no serious competition as Cultus is gone and people at FAW are dimwits.

[ch.talal]

Look at Wagon R. When it was launched, majority of people were blabbing it's an Ugly car. But now it has become a hotcake.

As long as Cultus lasted, it sold more than WagonR despite being obsolete and more expensive. PakSuzuki had to cut the price of WagonR by around 1 lac to sell it.WagonR is selling only now since there is no serious competition as Cultus is gone and people at FAW are dimwits.

Right. And I can assure you even if Suzuki slash Wagon R prices by another 1 lac, company will still be making profit out of it. Due to no reasonable competition, Suzuki is selling its cars for insanely high prices. The Cultus they were selling for11-12 Lac PKR should not be more than 8-9 lac. This thing has nothing in it except a steering wheel, an engine and 5 seats.

Although I own Cultus but I know prices were unfair. I was also the victim of people who misguided me that Cultus is the "best" car in market and you should go for it.

[ch.talal]

Look at Wagon R. When it was launched, majority of people were blabbing it's an Ugly car. But now it has become a hotcake.

As long as Cultus lasted, it sold more than WagonR despite being obsolete and more expensive. PakSuzuki had to cut the price of WagonR by around 1 lac to sell it.WagonR is selling only now since there is no serious competition as Cultus is gone and people at FAW are dimwits.

Right. And I can assure you even if Suzuki slash Wagon R prices by another 1 lac, company will still be making profit out of it. Due to no reasonable competition, Suzuki is selling its cars for insanely high prices. The Cultus they were selling for11-12 Lac PKR should not be more than 8-9 lac. This thing has nothing in it except a steering wheel, an engine and 5 seats.

Although I own Cultus but I know prices were unfair. I was also the victim of people who misguided me that Cultus is the "best" car in market and you should go for it.

And there is a reaosn why FAW does not promote its car through media. They are short on budget. Unless parent company from China tunnel some money to its local partner in Pakistan, the situation will remain like this. Automobile is an expensive niche in advertising and companies have to spend a huge some of money to run the campaigns on TV channels.

[ch.talal]

These are the features and specifications that will be offered in two variants of New Cultus.

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[mirzafarazali1]

Can we have any firm launch date or month and expected price talal bhai

[alfa_whsky]

Expected launch date 22-04-2017

[mirzafarazali1]

and prices?

[alfa_whsky]

No confirmation about price