CAR SEGMENTATION AS PER SIAM

MINI (A1) SEGMENT A1 ( Mini- Upto 3400mm): Maruti 800 The segment grew very fast in the initial years of expansion of automotive industry in India The segment started shrinking when new segments came into existence and is continuously on decline.

COMPACT (A2) SEGMENT A2 (compact- 3401 to 4000 mm): Santro, i10, Getz Prime, WagonR, Alto, Palio Stile, Indica, Zen Estilo, Aveo U-VA, Spark, Ford Fusion Diesel, Swift The A2 segment is growing continuously and accounts for 67.8% of the total car market today There are more than 50 lakhs of A1 segments users who can be upgraded to A2 segment.

THE MID-SIZE (A3) SEGMENT A3 ( Mid- Size- 4001 to 4500mm): Esteem,SX4,Accent, Siena, Indigo, Ikon, City, Lancer, Cedia, Fiesta, Aveo, Verna, Logan and Ambassdor. A3 segment has started growing now and is expected to spend rapidly in future.

 Within A3 segment upper A3 segment has started growing now.

EXECUTIVE (A4) SEGMENT A4 (Executive-4501 to 4700mm): Elantra, Octavia, Laura, Mercedes Cclass, Corolla, Civic, Optra Magnum.

PREMIUM (A5) SEGMENT A5 (Premium-4701 to 5000mm): Sonata, Teana, Accord, Camry, E-class.

LUXURY (A6) SEGMENT A6 (Luxury-5001mm and above): S-class

C (VAN TYPE): Omni, Versa.

B2 (Passenger Carrier): Tavera, Sumo, Innova. SUVs: Tucson, CRV, Endeavour, Grand Vitara, X-Trail, Montero, Safari, Pajero.