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Dominar400 continues to hyper-ride in latest ad
MUMBAI: Unlike many other big bikes available in the market today, Dominar 400 is an ideal blend of size and performance. It is built to take biking to a new level, not experienced by most riders in India.
The earlier ‘Haathi Mat Palo’ campaign juxtaposed Dominar against the traditional notions of big bikes in a tongue-in-cheek way using the ‘Haathi’ analogy. The phrase had stirred a dormant sentiment amongst the biking fraternity and had put forth a new language of biking, Hyperriding.
Old Haathi TVC:
To emphasise on hyper-riding further, the new campaign is designed to highlight Dominar benefits like long distance riding comfort, precision control, high speed agility, off-roading capabilities, modern technology features. The campaign questions the ardent followers of traditional big bikes about their choice by highlighting these specific shortcomings and encourage them to move on to modern day motorcycling.
Bajaj Auto VP marketing Sumeet Narang says, “Long distance and leisure touring has been devoid of modern motorcycling technology and performance in our country. By offering size as well as superlative performance, Dominar attempts to redefine and raise the biking standards in the country. While our first campaign provoked riders to answer a question – what’s size without performance?, this follow-up campaign further establishes what are the essentials of new age long distance touring. Each film taps on a pain point faced by the riders on traditional big bikes and how Dominar with its hyper-agility, control, performance and technology, makes it a perfect hyper-riding machine.”
The campaign is out with three films and will be followed up with some more ads over the next few weeks.
Ogilvy West India chief creative officer Sukesh Nayak adds, “The ‘Haathi mat Palo’ campaign started a new conversation amidst the biking community. A conversation that put technology before tradition. The sequel of this campaign takes the story further. Each story is based on a true insight. Told in a most memorable manner, these stories will provoke the riders to rethink what they will choose to ride when they go touring.”
The campaign will be supported on TV with a whole bunch of outdoor and digital initiatives.
So next time you are thinking about going on a long ride, don’t just go riding…go hyper riding.
Brands
Hyundai Venue crosses 1 lakh bookings, adds HX8 Diesel AT variant
New top-spec automatic diesel trim brings ventilated seats, OTA updates and paddle shifters.
MUMBAI: Hyundai Venue just hit the jackpot and upgraded the prize because when you cross 1 lakh bookings, you don’t just celebrate, you throw in paddle shifters and ventilated seats for the ride. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that the all-new Hyundai Venue has achieved 1 lakh bookings, cementing its strong position in the compact SUV segment. To mark the milestone and further enhance customer choice, the company introduced the new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant.
The HX8 Diesel AT is powered by the proven U2 1.5L CRDi diesel engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adds a host of premium comfort, safety and convenience features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding
- Electric 4-way driver seat adjust
- Controller Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Rear disc brakes
- Ambient lighting on crash pad and central console
- Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow)
- Paddle shifters
HMIL, managing director & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience.”
Backed by Hyundai’s extensive sales and service network, the Venue continues to appeal to buyers seeking a feature-rich, comfortable and future-ready compact SUV. The new variant reinforces HMIL’s focus on delivering advanced technology, safety, comfort and value while adapting to evolving customer preferences.
In a segment where bookings are the real horsepower, Hyundai isn’t just counting milestones, it’s handing drivers an automatic upgrade that makes every journey feel like the victory lap.
