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Is the Toyota Rumion a lazy rebadge or a smart business move?

by @ashutosh.kumarover 1 year ago0 views7 answers
Indian car enthusiasts have been buzzing about Toyota's strategy of rebadging Maruti Suzuki vehicles. Rebadged as the Rumion, discussions have broken out about this as a clever way to expand Toyota's lineup, or a disappointing move from a brand known for its engineering. But some say it's a cost effective way to provide more choice to customers, others feel it dilutes Toyota's brand. This complex issue is about The Rumion's place in the market, how it price its offering, and how it fare against the original Ertiga in terms of how it is perceived in terms of value and brand prestige. This is an invitation to car enthusiasts to comment on the wider implication of rebadging strategies in the Indian automotive market.
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Comments (7)

@shashank-sover 1 year ago
It's lazy, but so what? I'm all for it if it helps keep prices down and give us more choices.
@preeti-yadover 1 year ago
I don't see the problem as long as they are upfront that it is a rebadge. Toyota's service is still backing it up, and it is still a decent car.
@kuldeep-teover 1 year ago
It's short term, but could end up hurting them long term. Toyota engineering is what people buy when they buy Toyota and not rebadged Marutis.
@divya-guptover 1 year ago
They need to add more value, but I think it’s clever. Maybe it’s better warranty or some special features to make Toyota premium worth it.
@nimish-raiover 1 year ago
It’s not ideal, but business wise it makes sense. This makes it tough for Toyota to compete in segments they were missing out on in the Indian market.
@deepak-khuover 1 year ago
Lazy rebadge all the way. It used to be that Toyota was known for reliability and innovation. They're just slapping their logo on Marutis now. Disappointing.
@vivek-kumaover 1 year ago
It's a smart move, honestly. We get more options and Toyota gets to expand its lineup without the massive R&D costs. Win-win!
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