True they cant even make an IC engine and even dare criticize others as shitty , highly deluded people these PDF Bangladeshis , i didnt even find a single website highlighting all the cars and their prices available in Bangladesh lol but did find few websites selling 2nd hand cars lol
Most Indian engines leave a lot to be desired in quality whether IC, diesel or otherwise. We can't compare your products with other imports quality wise and have a factual opinion? Who are you to say no?? What kinda BIMARU logic is this?
We talk as consumers. We are not a country of One Billion plus that we have to make our own IC engines, we can simply import for the few we do need. No need to be self-sufficient in IC engines, unless we need to export by using value addition.
These kinda trends happened in India starting in the 60's because of Dadajaan perv-man Nehru who figured India should close its economy to the outside world and survive on its own. The
real story was that his perv drinking buddies (bajaaj, kirloskar, mahidra, ashok of AL fame etc. etc.) all figured in a pact that they would control India's massive market on their own and hold Indian market hostage. Cheap garbage products sold for a premium in a closed economy with all imports banned or subject to extreme tariffs. Win-win for the Indian govt. babus and businessmen alike. This continued until the 1990's in India.
That is where this grabage 'mera Bharat Mahaan' philosophy came in, infusing Indians with this 'buy desi garbage' propaganda in a closed economy. Indian business-folks screwed Indians over routinely and sold garbage products like IC or diesel engines for $400 (trucks) which got made with about $10 worth of low grade pot metal and started spewing black smoke in less than a year (talking about best of the best in India which is Tata trucks/buses). With no exposure to globally accepted quality, Indian local market quality took a horrible nosedive.
Their reputation for quality being as such, Indian cars have never sold more than about a dozen per year in Bangladesh until recently. Given a choice, most Indians would do the same and still do today. Look at the condition and market-share of your local electronics brands like Videocon, Micromax and Onida, reduced to nothing because of global competition (Samsung, LG, Haier, Sony and Panasonic).
We have never been a closed economy in Bangladesh (thankfully so) and our liberalization regime arrived much earlier than India. We also started an export-oriented economy much earlier and doing just fine per capita GDP-wise.
Toyotas, Mitsubishis, Nissans etc. have ALWAYS been available in Bangladesh (Yes new as well) since the 60's when your parents had to 'place bookings' for the likes of Ambys and Padmini Premiers and wait two years.
By the way - Mitsubishi's Outlander PHEV just got introduced in local market. This is not the first PHEV in local market, there were others. Out the door pricing is around 62 lakhs (300% duty). They will sell quite a few I'm sure, even more when they finish setting up charging stations at points between major cities.
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Rangs brings new hybrid SUV
Shoeb Ahmed, CEO of Rangs, along with other officials launches Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, a four-wheeler using both electric and gas power, at Mitsubishi’s outlet in the capital’s Tejgaon yesterday.
Star Business Report
Rangs Limited, an automotive distributor in Bangladesh, has introduced a four-wheeler drive plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle named Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
Shoeb Ahmed, chief executive officer of the company, announced the market launch of the Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) from the fleet of Mitsubishi at a press conference at a Mitsubishi outlet in the capital’s Tejgaon yesterday.
PHEV has come with a newly designed 2.0-liter engine with twin motors, which ensure high-performance by providing ample power whenever necessary. The vehicle can reach up to 201 horse power in terms of raw power in hybrid mode. The four-wheel drive SUV power comes with hybrid efficiency, making it a perfect combination.
Ahmed said the 12-kilowatt-hour battery is capable of running the vehicle up to 54kms on electric mode, with no fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. The battery can be charged at home or garage and charging appliances come with the vehicle. It can be fast-charged to 100 percent in just half an hour.
The CEO said for day-to-day driving in hybrid mode, the engine generates electricity when running and the motors deliver that energy to make the drive more fuel-efficient.
The model is a spacious, practical family vehicle with a boot capacity to boast of and generous room in the back for rear seat passengers.
The standard edition comes with premium leather seats, Rockford Fosgate sound system, seven airbags, keyless operation, and bluetooth functionality and electric tailgates as standard.
Ahmed said the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has gained several international recognition, including the best plug-in vehicle, the green SUV of the year, and Japan Car of the Year in the last six years of its journey.
The model has maintained the best-selling tag in European market in the last four years.
Price of the Japan origin PHEV model will be Tk 60 lakh to Tk 62 lakh. The vehicle is available at Mitsubishi showrooms in Dhaka and Chattogram.
Shadiqul Mostuk, head of private sales; Farhan Hadi, head of marketing, and Farid Al Shohan, assistant manager for supply chain, were present at the launch.
