The list includes models like the Renault Duster, Skoda Octavia, Honda Jazz, Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Yaris, Tata Sierra and more.
I came across this recent Thread which gave me the idea to create this thread. Over the past few years in the Indian automotive scene, several cars were launched but didn’t perform as expected and eventually disappeared from our market. Some of these discontinued cars were actually quite good and have continued to sell globally with improved versions.
Here are a few cars that, IMO, deserve a second chance:
Tata Sierra
I’m absolutely in love with the appearance of this car. It looked M-A-G-E-S-T-I-C when Tata unveiled it at the Auto Expo. Although the original Sierra had a rugged charm, in its EV form, the car feels more user-friendly and modern. I really hope it makes a comeback. I would definitely be one of the first to buy it. P.S. I currently have zero rupees in my bank account.
Nissan Kicks
The Kicks struggled against its competitors, failing to sell at least 500 units monthly. It lacked the W-O-W factor and the features that competitors offered. The Kicks’ final chink in the armour was Nissan’s after-sales service. However, Nissan has recently unveiled the new-generation Kicks globally, which looks promising. Enthusiasts have praised the current-generation Kicks’ turbo petrol variant, so the new model is expected to be even better.
- A lot of them were flops! Or their sales had dwindled by the time of their demise
- Launching such an old product is detrimental to the image of the manufacturer
- The brand gave up on India (e.g. Ford)
On the other hand, some nameplates could return, but on brand-new models (e.g. Sierra).
Here’s what BHPian ramki.grandhi had to say about the matter:
I personally love to see Nano, Civic, Grant Vitara, X-Trail, Accord V6 and diesel engines from the VW/Skoda group.
I want to add Kizashi and CR-V as well, but I’m 100% sure it wont happen. And I’m sure Ford fanboys would love to see Endeavour with a 5-pot engine.
Here’s what BHPian IshaanIan had to say about the matter:
I miss the S-Cross and if Maruti won’t launch a sensible crossover with the ultimate Ingress and Egress, then I wish Skoda would launch the Kamiq here in India.
That aside the obvious candidates are Honda’s CR-V and the Jazz, Ford hatchbacks because boy did they know a thing or two about mass market transportation, and even though I really miss the D-Segment sedans, due to the trend towards SUVs no one has made a truly desirable D-Segment sedan in a while that I’d like them to bring back. I do however wish that Toyota would bring the Yaris back.
Oh and how could I forget, Mitsubishi please come back to our shores with a sensible product.
