KATHMANDU: Dongfeng Nammi’s official distributor, MAW Vriddhi, has started selling a new variant of the Nammi Vigo in Nepal. The new variant was launched at an event in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
The company has priced the new Nammi Vigo at Rs. 3.599 million. This has created a buzz in the Nepali automobile market.
MAW Vriddhi had earlier priced the Vigo E2 Plus at Rs. 4.399 million. The new variant is Rs. 800,000 cheaper than the E2 Plus.
The new variant gets a sunroof and 17-inch wheels. Apart from these changes, it comes with the same features as the existing version.
Launching the new variant, MAW Group Chairman Bishnu Kumar Agrawal said the company is always focused on providing customers with a better experience.
“Our first priority is customer satisfaction. We work by keeping customer needs at the center,” Agrawal said.
Agrawal also explained the reason behind the price cut. He said the company’s tax burden has decreased under the government’s new tax policy.
“Under the government’s new tax policy, the revenue payable has decreased. We have passed the entire benefit on to consumers. The facilities provided by the state are meant for consumers, and MAW Group is committed to implementing them,” Agrawal said.
According to Agrawal, MAW’s six decades of experience in the automobile sector and its partnership with Dongfeng in new energy vehicles will help provide quality vehicles to Nepali customers.
He also said the company is committed to offering an improved after-sales experience.
The new price of the Nammi Vigo has started a new discussion in the market. Its price is now similar to several popular sub-four-meter SUVs and premium hatchbacks.
The new price puts pressure on models such as the Tata Punch EV, Arcfox T1, Chery Q, BYD Atto 2 and Leapmotor B03X, which were showcased at the recently concluded NAIMA Mobility Expo.
The Nammi Vigo was introduced in Nepal last year. The SUV has been imported in good numbers and has received a positive response from customers.
It remains to be seen how the Vigo performs in the market at its new price. More time will be needed to assess its sales performance.
