The French carmaker, Renault in collaboration with Indian UV maker Mahindra is planning to launch the Sandero hatchback in the Indian market by the year 2010. The plan will help both companies to make use of the full capacity at the Nashik plant, as Logan sales are drowning in India.
It was a perfect day for motorheads like me at the AUTO MALL 2009 sponsored by Relio Quick which was held for a duration of three days- 9, 10 and 11th Jan.
Brands like Skoda, Honda, Hyundai, Chevrolet, Nissan had put their respective cars on display and the big surprise was not a special participant, but the absence of one- India’s top car maker Maruti Suzuki!
Mahindra Renault Logan- when you think of this name, space, space and more space comes to your mind- Why, it’s India’s firse wide body car.
Mumbai Taxi driver’s association were looking to replace their fleet which presently boasts of decade old cars like the black-yellow Premier Padmini which can’t serve as taxis in 21st century any more. They thought the Mahindra Renault Logan was an excellent alternative. It’s got a large boot, the best shoulder and leg room for five adults and a frugal diesel engine.
Renault knows how to spawn multiple cars from the same platform. Have a look at their upcoming cars- the Sandup based on the Sandero’s platfrom or even the Sandero Stepway
OK. Don’t get very excited as this car ain’t for India. It’s the Logan Sport which will be sold in Brazil. The car it seems will have no changes to it’s mechanicals and the differences are purely on its skin. The Logan Sport gets a ‘sporty’ yellow paint with black decals running alongside its doors. The bumpers, spoilers and wheels are reported to be new, but the pictures are otherwise. [ Read More ]
The Renault Logan, with its impressive space, comfort and frugal engine, has been a serious contender to the Indigo, Ikon, Accent and Dzire since its launch earlier last year. To make it better, Mahindra has increased the specs on the current Logan range, which makes it even more desirable. The top end GLSx and DLSx variants boast of anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution (EBD) which are [ Read More ]
The McDonalds of cars, which after having exceeded everyone’s expectation in India, is gearing up to go overseas. Motoring.co.za reports that the Renault Logan will be introduced in South Africa, and all of them will be shipped from Mahindra’s plant in India! The car will be unveiled to the South African audience at the Johannesburg Auto Show in October and will reach showrooms in November. The website also reports that [ Read More ]
