Tata Reveals Bolt Hatchback & Zest Compact Sedan (Coverage: Page 10 & 45)
- Thread Starter visran
- Start date
I really doubt on the 50k bookings. It might be number of people enquired. Lets see how many turn to prospective buyers. This is again introductory price ![[surprise]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Surprise.gif "Surprise [surprise]")
. So after hike will it surpass Zest's price ?
I personally feel TML could've easily reduced 15-20k for Bolt as introductory price to convert the bookings to customers.
Anyhow lets see how it goes, we will anyway have the real picture in a month.
. So after hike will it surpass Zest's price ?I personally feel TML could've easily reduced 15-20k for Bolt as introductory price to convert the bookings to customers.
Anyhow lets see how it goes, we will anyway have the real picture in a month.
![[:)]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Smile.gif "Smile [:)]")
+ 1.
I dont think they can sell 50000 Bolt cars total in next 5 months.
The fact is that for their comback, the category/segments of models they selected are wrong. They should have tried this in 7/8 seater MPV/SUV segment under 10 lakhs budget. I mean exactly to compete the Bolero/Ertiga/Enjoy segment.
May be This was a brave decision, because in case if any model became a success,then their total monthly sales may be doubled/tripled.
I dont think they can sell 50000 Bolt cars total in next 5 months.
The fact is that for their comback, the category/segments of models they selected are wrong. They should have tried this in 7/8 seater MPV/SUV segment under 10 lakhs budget. I mean exactly to compete the Bolero/Ertiga/Enjoy segment.
May be This was a brave decision, because in case if any model became a success,then their total monthly sales may be doubled/tripled.
Last edited:
Oh Bolt diesel top end is costlier than Punto Evo diesel Emotion. Difficult to digest.
the 50000 is the enquiries that they have recieved. The news is flawed. And what Mayank Pareek has mentioned is the response to Bolt is Good. Had it been 50000 bookings then he must have said excellent or something like that. these enquiries have to be converted to actual booking and what Tata is aiming is at 40% conversion level. this itself is steep task.
Price might be high initially so that they can offer 20-30k discount later after 3-4 months ![[cry]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Cry.gif "Cry [cry]")
![[lol]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Laugh.gif "Laugh [lol]")
Hope they still remember the Aria debacle. Once a flop is always a flop. Reducing the price even 3 months later will not help.
Why bolt price is not available on Know the ex-showroom price of Bolt from Tata Motors in your city ?
Why it showing coming soon?
Are any changes in price?
Why it showing coming soon?
Are any changes in price?
One point is to look at the prices are these are post the generic price increase that have happened in the automotive market post the excise duty hike.
we should be sure that we compare the latest prices offered on existing cars and compare it with that of the bolt. I am sure all must be aware of this.
we should be sure that we compare the latest prices offered on existing cars and compare it with that of the bolt. I am sure all must be aware of this.
I need to know the present Zest prices. I don't think TML is that arrogant to price the Bolt close to Zest.
Zest will be offered alloy wheels on top variant only. Same with the Bolt as well.
50000 enquiries for sure. Couple of days before, it was 33000. Its VFM for sure. Lets see what is gonna happen.
Zest will be offered alloy wheels on top variant only. Same with the Bolt as well.
50000 enquiries for sure. Couple of days before, it was 33000. Its VFM for sure. Lets see what is gonna happen.
Unbelievable how quick manufacturers forget their mistakes. For Honda City was prices competitively and it sold really well even after a price hike. That made them over-confident and priced Mobilio like crazy forgetting the Jazz debacle.
Now Tata also follows the same. For that matter, Zest was not even a run-away hit like City. It did better that other Tata models. And they have priced Bold like this. Now, it will be really tough to get customers to pay this much for a Vista-like looking hatchback, when they can get a better looking pseudo-sedan for some 20-30k extra.
Honda can at least correct itself in the Jazz re-launch. What will Tata do??
Now Tata also follows the same. For that matter, Zest was not even a run-away hit like City. It did better that other Tata models. And they have priced Bold like this. Now, it will be really tough to get customers to pay this much for a Vista-like looking hatchback, when they can get a better looking pseudo-sedan for some 20-30k extra.
Honda can at least correct itself in the Jazz re-launch. What will Tata do??
TATA BOLT Price list
View attachment 159808
price Difference is marginally lower then MARUTI Swift for entry level variants but suprisingly TOP END XT variant price higher then SWIFT ZDI
View attachment 159808
price Difference is marginally lower then MARUTI Swift for entry level variants but suprisingly TOP END XT variant price higher then SWIFT ZDI
You are absolutely right Jagrover. Guys Look at the below comapro chart of pricing of bolt with Zest launch price and current price!!!
There is a clean 39K difference in the base variants, and a 15K in the top end diesel variant. Should be fine I guess in my opinion.
Attachments
Last edited:
Apart from the Harmon Kardon Touchscreen Audio and Multi Drive mode are there any features that Swift is lacking ? Am I right ?
And from where did Honda launch a Bolt Rival ? Which is it ? More details awaited. And regarding Brio which is the lone hatchback in Honda stable at the moment is decently equipped, it has all the essential features and apart from Climate control & rear wiper it too has every feature you want. Though Honda charges premium unlike Tata doesn't mean that you have to pay and get rather getting it cheaply. Tata & Maruti are famous in this department, they have to just price thier cars lower regardless of Specs/Features, if not so thier tail will be on fire, but that isn't the case with other Brands. If you were saying that Bolt has features and priced well, then why do people buy i20 which is also loaded but a lot expensive then Bolt ?
And from where did Honda launch a Bolt Rival ? Which is it ? More details awaited. And regarding Brio which is the lone hatchback in Honda stable at the moment is decently equipped, it has all the essential features and apart from Climate control & rear wiper it too has every feature you want. Though Honda charges premium unlike Tata doesn't mean that you have to pay and get rather getting it cheaply. Tata & Maruti are famous in this department, they have to just price thier cars lower regardless of Specs/Features, if not so thier tail will be on fire, but that isn't the case with other Brands. If you were saying that Bolt has features and priced well, then why do people buy i20 which is also loaded but a lot expensive then Bolt ?
Last edited: