see imagesFrom the entry-level Figo to the flagship Tiguan Allspace, listed below are the vehicles that have been discontinued in 2021
To say that 2021 was an eventful 12 months could be an understatement. From the second wave of coronavirus and semiconductor shortages to declining auto gross sales and delays in automobile launches, the auto trade has been hit by a number of setbacks this 12 months. Apart from this, many standard vehicles have been additionally seen in 2021, which bid us goodbye as a result of numerous causes. While a few of them got here as a shock to us, others we anticipated would depart the market quickly. So, because the 12 months involves an finish, let’s check out among the standard vehicles that have been discontinued in 2021.
Ford Endeavor
The Ford Endeavor was a preferred providing within the full-size 7-seater SUV house
One of the most important occasions of 2021 was Ford’s resolution to finish car manufacturing in India. The firm has closed each its crops and mentioned it would now as a substitute import a few of its premium international merchandise, such because the Mustang, Mustang Mach-E and Ranger, amongst others. This meant that each one current Ford fashions, together with the much-hyped Endeavor, have been successfully discontinued. The Endeavor full-size 7-seater was a preferred providing within the SUV house and was powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine with 10-speed AT as customary.
Ford EcoSport
The Ford EcoSport was the SUV that began the pattern of subcompact SUVs in India
Yes, we additionally needed to say goodbye to the a lot talked about Ford EcoSport. It was the SUV that began the pattern for the subcompact SUV in India, and regardless of not receiving a technology improve for nearly 9 years, it was nonetheless related. The EcoSport was additionally one of many few sub-4-metre SUVs that provided each petrol and diesel engine choices.
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Ford Figo/Freestyle/Aspire
Both the Aspire subcompact sedan and the Freestyle cross-hatch have been primarily based on the Figo compact hatch
Ford ending native manufacturing meant the tip of its entry-level fashions in addition to the Figo, Freestyle and Aspire. All the three vehicles have been a part of the identical Figo household, primarily based on the identical platform, and likewise shared comparable petrol and diesel engine choices. Earlier this 12 months in July itself, Ford India launched the 1.2-litre automated model of the Figo hatchback in India. However, in September 2021, the corporate determined to exit India. Both the Aspire subcompact sedan and the Freestyle cross-hatch have been primarily based on the Figo compact hatch and have been powered by 1.2-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines.
Skoda Rapid
Skoda Rapid got here with 1.0-TSI engine with each guide and automated choices
Almost a decade after the automobile was launched in India, this 12 months Skoda additionally ended manufacturing of the Rapide sedan. The Rapide was the best-selling automobile within the firm’s line-up, nonetheless, it was in dire want of a technology improve or substitute. Skoda determined to go together with the latter and just lately launched the Skoda Slavia primarily based on the MQB-A0-IN platform. The firm launched a particular matte model of the Rapide, which was the final lot of the Rapide sedan to go on sale in India. The Rapid was provided with a 1.0-TSI engine with each guide and automated choices.
Toyota Yaris
The Yaris sedan is anticipated to get replaced by a Toyota-badged model of the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, more likely to be referred to as the Toyota Belta
Another compact sedan within the Indian market this 12 months was the Toyota Yaris. The sedan was discontinued in India after being available in the market for slightly over 3 years. Sadly, the Yaris didn’t make an enduring impression on Indian automobile consumers, and with gross sales declining, the corporate has now determined to discontinue the mannequin for good. The Yaris sedan is anticipated to get replaced by a Toyota-badged model of the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, which can be referred to as the Toyota Belta. In reality, the automobile is already on sale within the Middle East.
Volkswagen T-Roc
The VW T-Roc has been changed by the regionally manufactured Volkswagen Taigun in India
Skoda’s sister model, Volkswagen India has additionally determined to discontinue its T-Roc compact SUV. Considering that the corporate didn’t have an SUV underneath Rs 20 lakh, the corporate introduced the T-Roc as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) mannequin till it was prepared with the Taigun . Now, as a result of latter being current available in the market, the corporate determined to discontinue the T-Roc. The SUV was provided with a 1.5-litre TSI engine, mated to a DSG automated.
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
The Tiguan Allspace was obtainable with a 2-litre TSI petrol engine and was offered as a CBU mannequin
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Like the T-Roc, the Tiguan Allspace was additionally dropped this 12 months, and was changed by its personal 5-seater sibling. Unlike the Allspace, which got here to India as a CBU mannequin, the Tiguan facelift took the CKD (fully knocked down) route and was assembled in India. The Tiguan Allspace was a 7-seater SUC and a direct rival to the koda Kodiaq, which was additionally slated to make a comeback in January 2022. The Allspace was powered by a 2.0-litre TSI engine mated to a DSG automated.
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