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I have seen posters on Indian forums and statement released by Maruti after recent Swift safety fiasco saying that a cheap car offer added safety to 2-wheeler owners.
Majority of bikes sold in India are 100cc, costing less than INR 50,000. If a 2-wheeler owner can extend his budget to 3-4 Lakhs for a cheap car like Datsun Go, Hyundai Eon, Alto. Surely he can spend Rs. 30,000 more.
In a nutshell everyone is saying Rs. 50000 -> Rs. 3,00,000 is worth it because if offers somewhat added safety. But 3,00,000 -> 3,30,000 will make cars out of reach for masses.
This is non-sense and I am surprised educated people are falling in trap.
It's even more ridiculous when you see the gulf in pricing of a 100c motorcycle and a premium hatchback Swift VDi which costs 14x more and offers no safety or structural rigidity found in European models.
Majority of bikes sold in India are 100cc, costing less than INR 50,000. If a 2-wheeler owner can extend his budget to 3-4 Lakhs for a cheap car like Datsun Go, Hyundai Eon, Alto. Surely he can spend Rs. 30,000 more.
In a nutshell everyone is saying Rs. 50000 -> Rs. 3,00,000 is worth it because if offers somewhat added safety. But 3,00,000 -> 3,30,000 will make cars out of reach for masses.
This is non-sense and I am surprised educated people are falling in trap.
It's even more ridiculous when you see the gulf in pricing of a 100c motorcycle and a premium hatchback Swift VDi which costs 14x more and offers no safety or structural rigidity found in European models.
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