Tall bodies are not just for surf boards and bicycles, They can be used for stuff like trees, ironing boards, carpets, large cartons, etc. In India people do communte between Mumbai and Pune quite often by express highway. They have 2 homes and carry stuff to and fro. India too has nuclear families now with parents staying seperate from children.
You realize the importance of having a large boot space in your car only when you own one.
People who are quality conscious go for the 'Made in Japan' tag. Not because they are a fan of Japan, but because they know that every car, any product, every single part thats manufactured in Japan is tested. Testing is done not just by random sampling. I've worked for Mitsubishi FUSO Japan in their factory in Tokyo.
You gotta pay a price for quality stuff but in India the masses are not willing to shell out a lakh extra coz of lack of awareness or lack of ability to make a huge initial investement. Maruti is a poor mans car because they are those who compromise on features / quality / image and looks in return for good resale value, cheap spare parts and low maintenance cost.
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