Premier Rio (2010)

Thursday, 10 January 2019 09:19 AM After filing for bankruptcy, Premier sold the land of its Pune factory in 2019, marking the end of an era for the company and the Premier Rio. The vehicles legacy was mixed, with some appreciating its attempt to enter the SUV market but others criticizing its quality and design. I think its a lesson in the importance of innovation and quality in the automotive industry.

Saturday, 15 December 2018 11:52 PM In the following years, Premiers financial situation continued to deteriorate, leading to significant setbacks for the Rio and other projects. The company eventually filed for bankruptcy in December 2018, and production of the Rio ceased. I believe this was a sad end to a vehicle that had some potential.

Saturday, 20 November 2010 05:57 PM The Premier Rios sales were affected by the companys overall financial and operational challenges. Premier faced labor problems and poor dealer service, which impacted the vehicles market performance. I think these internal issues hindered the Rios potential.

Friday, 10 September 2010 02:39 PM Premier continued to work on improving the Rio, with plans to introduce a more powerful engine and better features to compete with other SUVs in the market. However, the company faced ongoing issues with labor and service quality. I believe addressing these issues was crucial for the vehicles success.

Friday, 16 July 2010 01:10 AM Despite initial interest, the Premier Rio received criticism for its build quality and being a copy of an older model. The vehicle was seen as a poorly built version of the Daihatsu Terios. I think Premier could have done better in terms of quality and innovation.

Thursday, 03 June 2010 09:47 PM The Premier Rio faced challenges due to not meeting the BS4 emission norms, which restricted its sale in certain cities like Bangalore. However, the company was working on a CRDI-powered engine from Peugeot to address this issue. I believe this was a necessary step to comply with environmental regulations.

Wednesday, 02 June 2010 12:50 PM Premier Limited launched the Rio in Bangalore in June 2010, with the vehicle being showcased at a new showroom in the city. The launch highlighted Premiers efforts to expand its market presence. I think the strategic launch in Bangalore was a good move to tap into the urban market.

Tuesday, 01 December 2009 07:30 PM The Premier Rio went on sale in December 2009, marking a significant return for Premier in the Indian passenger vehicle segment. The vehicle is essentially a copy of Daihatsus old Terios model from the 1990s. I believe the design, though outdated, still had its appeal in the Indian market.

Friday, 09 October 2009 12:00 PM Premier Ltd re-entered the Indian passenger vehicle market with the launch of the Premier Rio, a compact diesel SUV, in October 2009. The Rio is assembled from CKD kits of the Zotye Nomad I, made by Zotye Auto of China. It was initially priced at Rs 5.66 lakh, Rs 5.93 lakh, and Rs 6.40 lakh. I think this was a bold move by Premier to compete in the growing SUV market.