Brezza vs TUV300 Vs Ecosport Comparison Video.

Overdrive Magazine compares the three sub four meter compact SUV's in the Indian market, pitting the new kid Maruti Vitara Brezza against the ruling champ Ford Ecosport and the upstart  Mahindra TUV300, the only body on frame compact SUV. 

The result of the comparison was not much of a surprise as Brezza came out to be the winner because of its fresh design, roomy interiors, frugal engine makes it more complete package.

The result of this brief comparison test does echo the market sentiment where over 5600 cars were booked with in 48 hours of commencement of booking.

Segment leader Ford Ecosport stood out as better looking vehicle with more SUVish looks and  with good ride and handling. 

Out of the three TUV300 is the only sub four meter with body on frame chassis like the larger SUV's, and its rough tough look makes it stand out in the crowd of hatchbacks on steroids and psudo SUV's in the market.

                                                                                                                                                      .....Alok

Maruti Vitara Brezza Review Video.

Kartikeya Shingi of Autocar India takes a first drive of  just launched Maruti Vitara Brezza, and reviews its on road performance.

In this video review Brezza comes out as a well rounded package for Indian car buyers, and Maruti's first crack at the compact SUV market seems to have hit a bulls eye.

Karthikeya is particularly impressed by the noise insulation that the Vitara cabin has, which filters out the engine noise and road noise very effectively and makes the cabin a relaxing place to be in. 

Brezza also scores on understated styling, roomy interiors, rear leg room, large boot, segement leading fuel economy and safety features available as standard or add-on on  all models.

Vitara Brezza particularly stands out in dual tone colors, and Maruti expects these models to be more appealing to the youth.

The feature rich Vitara Brezza  has been priced attractively, and fully loaded ZDI+ model is below 10 Lakh mark - ex show room Delhi.

                                                                                        ...Alok 
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Brezza Wave Crashess Down Ecosport Prices !

The terror of Brezza wave sweeping the market has made Ford to cut the prices of its market leader compact SUV Ecoport by huge margin. 

Maruti started Vitara Brezza bookings two days back at very attractive prices, undercutting Ford Ecosport prices by a good margin.The result of attractive Brezza pricing, combined with stellar reputation of Maruti  brand, was that the dealers have already bagged orders for over 5500 cars in just two days.

The grand reception given to Brezza by Indian car buyers had sent shock waves into the Ford India headquarters, which has wisely decided to lower the prices of its bestselling compact Suv - Ecosport,  by as much as Rs.1.12 Lakh (ex showroom Delhi).

 With this smart move Ford should be able  to divert some of  the flow of prospective Vitara Brezza buyers  to its own showrooms and maintain the leadership position of Ecosport in this segment.

 

Now it will be interesting to see how the  car buyers responds  to this generous price cut by Ford, and how Maruti Suzuki responds to this drastic price cut. 

But I am sure of one thing that more competition in this segment will only result in compact SUV’s being available at  attractive prices, making them VFM propositions for Indian car buyers.

In the coming days it will also be interesting to see how the success of Brezza, and price cuts for Ecosport, effect the sales of TUV300, the hot selling compact SUV from Mahindra And Mahindra.

                                                                                                                   ....Alok 

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Tata Tiago Booking Starts Today.

Booking for Tata Tiago, the much awaited, and delayed,  offering from Tata Motors has started today. Interested buyers can book the cute Tiago with a token amount of Rs.10,000.

 Tiago is expected to hit the Tata Motor dealesrships on 28th March 2016

With market expected launch price of around four lakhs, Tiago is expected make quite a splash in the entry level  hatch market in India. 

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Vitara Brezza – The Exciting New Compact Suv !

Vitara Brezza the much awaited compact SUV from Maruti Suzuki was launched today at mouthwatering prices ranging from Rs.6.99 to Rs 9.68 Lakhs, ex showroom New Delhi.

Maruti has pitted Brezza against segement leader Ford Ecosport by undercutting its price by a good margin.

Brezza top models will also be offered in stylish two tone body paint, which is sure to attract youngsters.

Looking at the buzz Brezza launch is generating on the web and judging from the fantastic response Brezza stall got at the latest Auto Expo in Feb 2016, this stylish compact suv  looks like another certain winner from Maruti Suzuki stable.

If you are in the market for a new compact SUV, and if Brezza ticks most of the boxes in your desire list, it would be a wise decision to book it as soon as possible, market pundits do look at long waiting list for Brezza as bookings start getting piled up. 

 Car buyers who booked Maruti's last hit launch Baleno are already looking at few month long wait  to recieve their cars, and now prospective Brezza   owners may be looking at the same scenario.

I would also bet on Maruti share prices going north ward from here as the Brezza booking numbers start coming in, so keep a close watch on this stock for next few days.

                                                                                                                      ....Alok 

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Budget 2016 - Cars to Cost More. !

 For car lovers Budget 2016 did not bring any good news, in fact their favorite mode of transport is going to be taxed more.

 Small cars will suffer the minimum impact of the new taxes, while large cars worth more than 10 Lakh will see the maximum hike in price.

Most of the Auto Majors have all ready  come out with the new price lists showing the increased prices.

Even though the new taxes will be levied only on cars dispatched from the manufacturing plants from April 1 2016, dealers have stopped delivery of cars to customers till the time effect of  new taxes is made clear by their respective auto companies.

There is some good news for companies using hybrid technologies in their products,  hybrid vehicles have been exempted from the new taxes. Maruti is one auto major which will benefit from this tax exemption, since it uses hybrid technology in many of its car models like Ciaz.

Surprisingly no new sops were announced for the electric cars and hybrid cars, which looking at Modi Government's commitment to clean energy vehicles, came out as a damp squib for the industry watchers.

Two wheeler companies  have been exempted from the any tax hikes, this along with the major investment that the Government India is making in jump starting the rural economy should see two wheeler sales go up in the coming year.

Budget 2016 saw  huge amount of resources allotted to infrastructure development, with more emphasis on timely completion of  ongoing infrastructure projects.

I see two wheeler majors, auto manufacturers like Maruti which use hybrid technology in cars, and infracture companies engaged in road building, doing very well in the stock markets in the coming financial year.

I feel overall its a good budget,  new taxes too will result in better roads and other facilities  to make traveling more safe, comfortable and enjoyable for millions of car and bike owners in India.

                                                                                                                                                       ....Alok