Back in the '70s, life seemed so much simpler.
Wanted a big car? Buy an Ambassador.
Wanted a small car? Buy a Premier Padmini.
One model. One version. One decision.
Today...
First choose the body style: Hatchback, Sedan, SUV or Crossover.
Then the fuel: Petrol, Diesel, CNG, Hybrid or EV.
Then the transmission: Manual, AMT, CVT, IVT, DCT or Torque Converter.
Then the variant: Era, Magna, Sportz, Sportz (O), Asta... Or VX ZX ZXi
Then the colour.
Then the accessories.
Then the warranty.
Then the finance.
And just when you've almost made up your mind...
...a facelift is announced! 😄
Or a new fuel policy is announced (offlate) 🙂
Even till the mid 90s, it wasn't that complex. Padmini was on the decline already and Maruti taking over from the mid 80s had a few variants Zen, Esteem And white was still the most popular color. Maruti 800 had its red. Simple life with simple choices ranging from soaps to
