In many of the emerging market countries, saloons are preferred over hatchbacks, so cars such as the Honda City will compete against saloon versions of the Nissan Sunny, Kia Rio, Korean made small Chevrolets and Toyota Yaris (based on different version to the European Yaris). A Honda City would likely better compete with the none hybrid version of the mk4 Jazz. In some markets, Dacia is marketed as a Renault.
The established manufacturers are now being challenged by a proliferation of Chinese brands, many with dubious crash test performance but not hindered by Euro NCAP and emissions requirements. Unless these regions introduce electric vehicle only legislation, there’ll continue to be a market for ICE powered vehicles and demand will still exist for vehicles within this category, catering for an expanding class of consumer, seeking a relatively inexpensive means of family transportation.
