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Lets see what sales numbers Logan can achive this month.

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I am sure as per my experience and feeler its the end of LOGAN as a brand in India, because in any case Mahindra & Mahindra is more keen in using Renaults engine etc for their sub 4 mtr version launch which will be obiously a Mahindra design and a non Logan named product.

We can only hope that our Logan (old ones) parts available in future and we keep getting service from Mahindra.

For all blind Logan supporters and Logan lovers (including me) its a learning for us :-

How so good a car or product in technical terms or successful in other countries but always avoid buying a newly launched in India and wait for atleast 1 year to prove its success (in India specially).

We have no choice but to keep using it untill it becomes scrap.

Its Mahindra only who made a worldwide successful model of Logan like a canister for us with its poor marketing and management decisions. Im sure Renault was badly frustrated by their way of working took this wrong decision of leaving us in a hell like situation.

Representatives of both companies signed a framework agreement earlier this week, making clear that M&M is taking over all operation for sales of Logan. M&M said that they will continue taking assistance from Renault for technical and parts support. M&M also said that they are looking for possibilities of curbing Logan engine capacity and its length to save around 20% in taxes and duties.

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Sir,

Mahindra Renault Pvt Ltd

Automotive Sector Div., Admin Bldg., 1st floor, Akurli Road, Kandivili(E)

Mumbai

1800-22-6006, 09935066006

this is my second complaint for the same axle problem mentioned at October 9, 2009

http://www.icomplaints.in/service-problem-01175.html

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Check all Mahindra Renault Logan Here – http://www.icomplaints.in/company/mahindra-renault-pvt-ltd

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I would like to throw some light on the pains that I have, and still am going through, after buying a brand new Mahindra Logan GLX 1.4 (petrol) (which is under warranty) -  Vehicle no. MH-14 BC-9932.

Since then the axle has broken while driving thrice every second month after replacement from the service station.

Unfortunately the inexperienced staff couldn’t resolve the root problem and just kept changing the axle. Since last 2 months the car is at the Silver jubilee hadapsar service station for the same purpose.

At first they tried to convince that there is physical impact which caused the axle breakdown 3rd time. Where there wasn’t any impact which even the insurance people didn’t agree at first. they suggested to change the complete suspension which will resolve the axle problem which included ( balance rod, right shock absorbers, ti rod end, etc.) after replacement on the trial at their service station by the service guy the right axle broke again.

Till date they are experimenting on the vehicle with every single option they can. The car was left at the service station around 25th January 2010.

Still the problem persists with no solution.

If the car problems cannot be resolved does the company provide any solution?

If it is under warranty and non-repairable by the company why should the customer suffer, the car should be replaced if they don’t have the expertise to service it right.

Regards
Arun Vaswani

CEO
Lexicon Creations
+91-9823238391

India is a tough market, but a growing market. It is an opportunity for us to start again,” Sudhir Rao, Renault India’s COO, told TOI over phone from Mumbai. He said Renault plans to set up a new distribution network, which should grow to about 150 dealerships by 2014. The company plans to make new vehicles at its factory near Chennai, which is built in partnership with group company Nissan and will have a capacity of 4 lakh units per annum.

Renault’s announcement of solo operations puts an end to speculation on whether it would include Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M ) in its expansion plans. With Logan failing to cut much ice in the market , relations between the two had soured, prompting them to take a fresh look at the partnership , as reported by TOI in its October 7, 2009 edition.
Sales of Logan produced at M&M’s Nashik factory have been falling for more than a year, going down 61% during April 2009 and January 2010 to 4445 vehicles against a backdrop of 25% growth in domestic car sales.

Rao declined to give any specific comment on Logan JV and said Renault is talking to M&M about a restructuring , and a decision will be made in 30 to 45 days. ” We are exploring various options for the JV as a business and Logan as a product,” he said.
M&M’s automotive sector president Pawan Goenka said the company wanted “continuity in Logan” , but declined to elaborate. Marc Nassif, country head for Renault in India, said the French car major hopes to sell over 100,000 units annually by 2014 and will introduce the Fluence and Koleos models in 2011.

Alliance In Danger

Carlos Ghosn-led Renault will not take along M&M in its future expansion and will launch five new cars, including a small car, from its factory near Chennai The present JV between M&M and Renault will be restructured as the relationship between the two companies has soured after poor performance of sedan Logan

Source: TOI

While Renault is rather famous in the Continent for making funky hatchbacks and chic sedans, its image in India leaves something to be desired.

Armed with an entire portfolio of only one car, the Logan, which unfortunately has earned more of cab image rather than a entry-level family saloon. Blame it on the econo-box styling that comes from the French car maker’s Romanian sister concern, Dacia, which specializes in practical, no-nonsense cars. Renault plans to change all that by launching the Fluence, an all-new mid-size sedan that will introduce India to proper French styling and design flair. The Fluence is expected to be launched by late 2010 and at an estimated pricing of Rs. 10 to 12 lakhs, will take on highly capable mid-size contenders such as the Honda Civic, the Toyota Corolla as well as the newly launched Chevrolet Cruze.

The Renault Fluence is based on the well established Renault-Nissan C platform and has been developed in collaboration with Samsung. But the design language is very French with its swoopy profile similar to the Laguna, swept back headlights and hood creases. Overall, the car is extremely attractive and looks very different from the sort of cars we’ve seen in India in that segment. The interiors too are equally subtle and classy. But looks apart, the C platform chassis is renowned for impressive ride quality and handling.

After the practical but bland start with the Logan, Renault is all set to change its image here in India with the all new Fluence.

From what we have seen, the car looks simply stunning with its sleek coupe like profile. The brilliant design, with its delectably French design language, is further aided by an airy spacious cabin and a host of petrol and diesel engines. Once launched expect it to give the Civic, the Corolla and the newly launched Cruze a good run for their money.

Source: Zig Wheels

It is believed that the losses and fast-declining numbers have forced the two companies to have a relook at the entire business plan, possibly even at the partnership. While Mahindra has a 51% stake in the JV, the French car major holds the rest. 

When contacted, the two companies admitted that they were discussing future plans for the JV but emphasised that they were committed to the partnership despite the bad run. “… we are currently in discussion with Renault on various product offerings and the way forward for the Mahindra-Renault JV,” a spokesperson for M&M said. Asked if this would include having a relook at the partnership itself, the spokesperson refused to comment. 

Renault also confirmed that the two companies were talking. “Renault’s commitment to the Indian market remains undiluted, and we are continuing to work together with
Mahindra & Mahindra to determine the appropriate product portfolio and the way forward for Mahindra-Renault,” the spokesman for the company’s Indian subsidiary said. 

The JV manufactures the Logan at M&M’s factory at Nasik in Maharashtra and had initially targeted an annual capacity of 50000 units. But the Logan failed to take off in the market, and never reached the targeted number. Currently, it manages to sell only around 500-600 units per month, which means that they are just utilising a little over 10% of the production capacity. 

Senior officials said a part of the talks is to see how to utilise the excess capacity that has fallen vacant due to low production of Logan on poor demand. They would see whether it would be feasible to launch new products immediately, considering Logan has not been a good start.

The JV, Mahindra-Renault Pvt Ltd has failed to make an impact in the market with the first product — the no-frills sedan Logan — failing to impress.

Mounting losses and fastdeclining numbers have forced the two companies to have a relook at business plan, may be partnership. Senior officials said a part of talks is to see how to utilise excess capacity that has fallen vacant due to low production of Logan on poor demand

Source: TOI Epaper

The new Logan Play features USB enabled music system, black coloured centre console, leather upholstery, driver information system parking sensor, red alloy wheels, body graphics, chrome muffler cutter and lip spoiler. The Play will be available in black and white colour options with graphics on it.

Source: Carwale

 Mahindra Renault launched its new mid-sized saloon Logan Play priced at Rs. 5.94 – Rs. Rs. 6.79 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new Logan is laden with factory fitted features like black colored contrast central console, USB enabled music system, Driver Information System with average fuel consumption and speed display, special floor mats, Leather seats, steering cover and end rack. It also comes with parking sensors, boot lid spoiler, chromed muffler cutter, body graphics and alloy wheels.

New Logan Play comes with 1.4L GLX petrol engine and 1.5L DLX diesel engine models. The features are mostly cosmetic and there are no significant changes in the power train. The car is well complemented with plush interiors that make it a comfortable and elegant model. Logan Play is more like a sporty version available in black and white colour options. The new Logan Play will be available at 35 Mahindra Renault dealerships across India in phase 1 of the launch, followed by presence in all 146 Dealerships.

Source: Car Trade India