The effort of PAL is known to this country and their contribution to Indian Engineering Industry is immense. I have known that this company would become a lion again not withstanding their loss of its production base in Bombay. But the game was replayed by the young and dynamic Maithrye Doshi, to repose the confidence the Industry had in the family. We in Indian Engineering Industry wish the family well and their efforts to bring a good SUV to Indian market would be welcomed by one and all known to the family.

We're delighted Premier is bringing in a product in yet another untapped segment Oct 28 2009Premier launches compact SUV in IndiaPremier (formerly known as Premier Automobiles) India's pioneering car maker has re-entered the Indian passenger vehicle market with a compact SUV named RiO. The Premier RiO aims to cater to the segment between mid-size passenger cart and larger utility vehicles.The RiO seats 5 people comfortably and is powered by Premiers 1489cc turbo diesel engine based on Peugeot technology delivering close to 65BHP and a fuel efficiency of about 16 kms per litre. The vehicle, based on a Dalhatsu model, will be sourced from China through a component supply agreement with Zotye Group, the Chinese manufacturer that sells close to 100,000 units per annum of this modal from its modern plant near Shanghai, China.Premier win assemble the RIO at its Pune plant and sell it through its dealer network in a phased roll out starting with West and South India. The Company currently has 30 dealers that it is expanding to 100 in the next 8 months thereby creating an all India network. Premier is beefing up its sales and service support and will be offering a 3 year warranty for the RIO. click through for more details and Image Slideshow