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Was this separate chassis body design a clever feature or a fatal flaw?
07 January 2025 09:55
A clever feature turned into a flaw that was fatal. A good idea, but it couldn't survive the rough and tumble of India's roads and maintenance culture.
Was this separate chassis body design a clever feature or a fatal flaw?
07 January 2025 09:55
It was ahead of its time. With better materials and engineering, this could have been a game changer for customization and repairs, today.
Would the Standard Herald be successful if it is relaunched today in the Indian market?
07 January 2025 09:55
No way! Now the Indian market is too competitive. It would be crushed by today's modern features packed cars.
Would the Standard Herald be successful if it is relaunched today in the Indian market?
07 January 2025 09:55
Absolutely! Retro styled cars with modern tech are a huge market, just look at the success of Mini and Beetle globally.
Would the Standard Herald be successful if it is relaunched today in the Indian market?
07 January 2025 09:55
But it could work as a niche product. Sell it as a hipster lifestyle or as a nostalgia item for uncles.
Would the Standard Herald be successful if it is relaunched today in the Indian market?
07 January 2025 09:55
I think it would flop. Indians don't want quirky designs of the past, we want practicality and value for money.
Would the Standard Herald be successful if it is relaunched today in the Indian market?
07 January 2025 09:55
Maybe, if it's electric. A retro styled EV would be able to appeal to the market of both the nostalgia and the eco conscious people.
Would the Standard Herald be successful if it is relaunched today in the Indian market?
07 January 2025 09:55
If priced right, it would be a hit. If you make it affordable, youngsters would love its unique style.
Would the Standard Herald be successful if it is relaunched today in the Indian market?
07 January 2025 09:55
Depends on the execution. It could work if they keep the spirit but modernize everything else. It’s a tough balance to strike though.
Would the Standard Herald be successful if it is relaunched today in the Indian market?
07 January 2025 09:55
I'd bet on its success. The Herald could be huge with the right marketing, because Indians love a good comeback story.
Would the Standard Herald be successful if it is relaunched today in the Indian market?
07 January 2025 09:55
It would need a strong USP, apart from just nostalgia. Maybe you could position it as the ultimate city car – with that famous tight turning radius?
Would the Standard Herald be successful if it is relaunched today in the Indian market?
07 January 2025 09:55
Nah, it's too risky. It would be hugely expensive to develop, and in such a price sensitive market there is no guarantee of success.
Is Standard Herald ahead of its time in India?
07 January 2025 09:55
Definitely! For India, the Herald's design was way ahead of its time. Back then, that front hinged bonnet was like something out of a sci-fi movie.
Is Standard Herald ahead of its time in India?
07 January 2025 09:55
No, I wouldn't call it ahead of its time. It was just different. If it was ahead, then it had features that became common later, which wasn't really true.
Is Standard Herald ahead of its time in India?
07 January 2025 09:55
Kind of. It was pretty standard tech, but the styling was futuristic. It was less about being advanced and more about being advanced looking.
Is Standard Herald ahead of its time in India?
07 January 2025 09:55
In some ways, yes. On Indian roads, a tight turning circle was a game changer. In other areas, however, it was impractical, such as in maintenance.
Is Standard Herald ahead of its time in India?
07 January 2025 09:55
It was a mixed bag. The design was revolutionary, forward thinking, but the reliability problems kept it from being truly revolutionary.
Is Standard Herald ahead of its time in India?
07 January 2025 09:55
Ahead of its time? Perhaps in looks but not in practicality. What Indian consumers wanted was not fancy designs but sturdy, easy to maintain cars.
Is Standard Herald ahead of its time in India?
07 January 2025 09:55
It was perfectly timed, just not executed well. The idea was right, the sportier, more modern car, but the implementation wasn't very suited for India.
How did the Standard Herald’s unique design affect or hinder its own popularity in India?
07 January 2025 09:55
Its popularity was definitely hurt by the unique design. During those days most Indians preferred familiar conservative designs. The Herald was just too much.
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