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SwitchDeck Motors

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Practice this intermediate market entry case interview question in the Manufacturing sector. Includes detailed problem prompt, clarifying questions, structured framework, and expert recommendation. Part of ProHub's 835+ consulting case library.

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This is a structured market entry case requiring candidates to evaluate multiple decision criteria sequentially: market selection based on competitiveness, market size, WTP, and steering wheel compatibility; then product selection based on profitability thresholds; and finally risk assessment with sensitivity analysis. The case tests exhibit interpretation, calculation accuracy, and structured thinking.

Estimated Time 26 minutes
Difficulty Medium
Source Tuck
10 / 100
Our client, SwitchDeck Motors, is a major US-based automobile company. They produce a range of vehicle types, including sedans, SUVs, and commercial vehicles (such as trucks, buses, etc.). They have hired our firm to determine how to enter the luxury vehicle market in a foreign country. How should our client consider this market entry opportunity?

Clarifying Information

  1. Our client sells vehicles in the traditional dealership networks and direct to consumers.
  2. All products must achieve annual profits greater than $100M in each market.
  3. The client focuses on luxury consumer vehicles.
  4. Our client currently produces only left-handed vehicles; they do not plan to expand their production capabilities into right-handed vehicles.
Mock Interview
Interviewer

Our client, SwitchDeck Motors, is a major US-based automobile company. They produce a range of vehicle types, including sedans, SUVs, and commercial vehicles (such as trucks, buses, etc.). They have hired our firm to determine how to enter the luxury vehicle market in a foreign country. How should our client consider this market entry opportunity?

You

Thanks. Before analyzing, I'd like to clarify a few key questions...

Interviewer

Good question. Let me provide some background information...

You

Based on this, I suggest analyzing from these dimensions...

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SwitchDeck Motors seeks to enter the luxury vehicle market in a foreign country. The candidate must select an appropriate market (Australia selected due to high WTP, large SAM among left-hand drive countries, and lower competitiveness), choose a vehicle type (SUV selected for $105M profit exceeding $100M threshold), and assess risks (import tax threat requiring mitigation through lobbying and job creation).

Key Insights:

  1. Market selection requires multi-factor optimization: WTP, SAM, competitiveness, and product compatibility constraints
  2. Profitability calculations must account for fixed costs (import tariffs) and variable costs (production, marketing), applied against market share assumptions
  3. Risk identification should focus on factors that directly impact the recommendation’s viability—in this case, regulatory tariffs that constrain pricing flexibility