Abstract
The majority of growth in the global automobile industry in the coming decade will come from emerging economies such as India, China and Eastern Europe. And the largest contribution to growth of auto market in these countries will be the fast-growing small car segment. The increasing disposable of middle class population is the key driver of small car market in developing nations. However, in developed regions like the US and Western Europe, stringent environmental standards are increasing the need for more fuel-efficient cars.
India is likely to evolve into a global hub for small-car manufacturing. Currently, India is one of the largest producers of small cars with the small car segment accounting for about three-fourths of the Indian car market. The fast-growing small-car market has encouraged several global auto companies (Renault Nissan, Toyota, Hyundai) to announced plans for launch of small cars in India. With the launch of Tata Nano, the stage is set for around a dozen new small and compact cars to be launched in India in the next two years. Maruti Suzuki India, largest passenger car manufacturer in India, has more than sixty percent share of the domestic small car segment.
The small car demand in China, was not very encouraging 2007, but is expected to bounce back in 2008. The narrow price gap between small car segment and medium car segment has made medium segment cars a more attractive choice for consumers.
Mini-cars account for more than one-third of the total volume sales in the Japanese auto market. Suzuki and Daihatsu are the market leaders in the small car market in Japan. A large number of Japanese consumers are moving from luxury cars to mini-cars due to environmental standards and increasing gas prices.
The report analyzes the small car market in India, China and Japan, besides providing an overall view of the global market. The report also profiles the major small car manufacturers, with a discussion of their key business strategies. It also analyzes the major trends prevalent in the small car market.
Key findings:
- Small cars represented 25% of new car sales globally in 2005, but this ratio is expected to rise to 31% in 2010.
- 80% of the demand is expected to come from the developing economies. India and China are expected to lead with 11% and 34% of the global output of low-cost cars by 2014.
- By 2012, consumers around the world are expected to buy a record 29 million small cars annually, up 65 percent from a decade earlier.
- Small cars account for more than 70% of the Indian car market.
- Mini cars account for 35% of total volumes in Japan. The demand for mini-vehicles in the Japanese market is expected to grow, eventually pushing sales past 2 million units per year.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1 Passenger Car Classification
- 1.2 United States
- 1.3 Europe
- 1.4 China
- 1.5 India
2. Market Overview
- 2.1 Global Market
- 2.1.1 Production of CVs & PVs in Developed Vs Developing Regions
- 2.1.2 Worldwide Small Car Sales & Share
- 2.2 India
- 2.2.1 Breakdown of Car Market by Segments
- 2.2.2 Passenger Vehicles Sales by Manufacturer
- 2.2.3 Passenger Vehicle Sales - Market Share
- 2.2.4 Small Car Sales - Market Share
- 2.3 China
- 2.3.1 Comparative Vehicle Sales
- 2.3.2 Passenger Vehicles Market Share
- 2.3.3 Breakdown of Car Market by Segments - Market Share
- 2.3.4 Breakdown of Car Market by Segments - No. of Models
- 2.4 Japan
- 2.4.1 Passenger Vehicles Market Share
- 2.4.2 Mini-Vehicle Market Size
- 2.4.3 Mini-Vehicle Market Share
3. Market Trends
- 3.1 New Players in Indian Small-Car Market
- 3.2 Localized Production of Global Companies
4. Company Profiles
- 4.1 Maruti Suzuki India
- 4.1.1 Overview
- 4.1.2 Business Strategies
- 4.1.3 Launch of New Models
- 4.1.4 Service Network Expansion
- 4.2 Hyundai Motor India
- 4.2.1 Overview
- 4.2.2 Business Strategies
- 4.2.3 Launch of New Models
- 4.2.4 Investment in Production and R&D Facilities
- 4.3 Tata Motors
- 4.3.1 Overview
- 4.3.2 Business Strategies
- 4.3.3 Launch of New Models
- 4.3.4 Strategic Acquisitions & Alliances
- 4.4 Daihatsu
- 4.4.1 Overview
- 4.4.2 Business Strategies
- 4.4.3 Medium-term Business Strategy
- 4.4.4 Strong Asian Focus
List of Tables
- US Passenger Vehicle Classification System
- Car Classification System in India
- Passenger Vehicle Sales in India by Manufacturer (2007-08)
- Leadership by Car Segments in India
- Upcoming Models in India
- Maruti Suzuki Passenger Car Sales (2007-08)
- Tata Motors Passenger Car Sales (2007-08)
- Daihatsu Vehicle Production (2004-07)
- Indian Automobile Production (2001-07)
- Indian Automobile Domestic Sales (2001-07)
- Indian Automobile Exports (2001-07)
List of Charts
- CV & PV Production in Developed Vs Developing Regions (2006)
- Global Auto Market - Small Car Sales & Share (2005-12E)
- Breakdown of Car Market by Segments (2003-10E)
- Indian Passenger Car Sales - Market Share (2007)
- Indian Small Car Sales - Market Share (2007)
- Comparative Vehicle Sales in Japan, China & US (2006)
- Chinese Passenger Car Market Share (2007)
- Chinese Market Share of Car Segments (Q204-Q207)
- Chinese Model Count by Segment (2004-07)
- Japanese Passenger Car Market Share (2007)
- Japanese Mini-Vehicle Market Share (2002-06)
- Japanese Mini-Vehicle Market (1997-12E)
- Comparison of Average Cost per Vehicle in Japan
