If you think so then let me tell you, there isn't any other brand in auto sector here who has failed as miserably as MSIL in NCAP tests. Agreed MSIL makes reliable cars but at cost of compromising the safety (at least structure wise if not on safety feature). It is not just us enthusiasts who are critical of MSIL on build quality; there are 100's of common people who agree to the fact that MSIL's build quality is below par. As far as KWID is concerned, purely on aesthetic basis, KWID does make a better deal. However, the new one's safety is yet to be confirmed. Let me also tell you, there are forums who might sugar coat the statements to be in good books of a car maker but at TAI rest assured, you'll always get the truth from the members. We believe in calling a spade a spade without diplomacy.
Looks are indeed subjective. But, every one has the right to criticize if he/she doesn't find the car good looking. Secondly, for some people it is the looks of the car that matters the most and for some the performance holds prime position. Not everyone has the same point of view.
I agree that car still holds a aspirational value for many in India and ya these cars do sell but simply by selling in volumes doesn't justify the car as safe or strong. The sales depend on perception, requirements and resources of people. Money isn't the only factor and a car has nothing to do with the strata of society. Any person who has the money can buy which ever car they want. Today many of those who own farming lands in north are driving Mercs, BMW and Audi and there are those also who are uber rich yet they keep Innova, Fortuner as beater car along with their ultra-luxury line up. This car will face stiff competition from KWID and there are no doubts on it. Secondly, one's salary isn't the sole criteria in deciding which car to buy. If you have alternative resources like bank loan, loan from company, parental money you can consider a higher segment car. Today even leasing options are there from car companies. Lastly, even with money, what also matters is how much you wish to invest. So, based on the level of investment in car purchase, one can choose from the available option in that particular budget. Be it a 30K earner or a 3L earner, S-presso is
not the only car right now which ticks all boxes.
Sir, being from a SUV maker doesn't necessarily mean that all their cars are going to be tank like. Eg: Scorpio had failed crash test. Nano also failed crash test. Whether it is TML or M&M, it depends on car to car i.e how well a particular car is designed and built to handle crashes. We can always have good and bad products from any brand. MSIL's Brezza secured 4 stars, M&M's Marazzo got 4 stars, Nexon got 5 stars and all these brands have had their share of crash test failures.
That would be indeed the best day for car/auto enthusiasts and giant leap for common car buyers.
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Sir, don't be upset. Celebrate Dusherra. Festive Season hai sir. Build Quality of MSIL is a never ending debate (unless MSIL themselves improve on it).
Regards
Akash
