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A Mahindra modded by DC
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Good to see design finally becoming popular amongst youngistan brigade in India. Without that we cannot make iconic products and instead are resigned to backoffice chaprasi-giri.Purush wrote:Did you check out the Indian entries? Very cool...
http://www.michelinchallengedesign.com/ ... ry_d25.php
http://www.michelinchallengedesign.com/ ... ry_d11.php
http://www.michelinchallengedesign.com/ ... ry_d18.php
Not only high CoG but zero impact protection+restraint system for the driver and passengers.Yogi_G wrote:I know of at least 2 people who had broken limbs/near death experiences when the 3 wheelers they were travelling in overturned as a result of super sharp turns in moderate speed. The damn 3 wheelers have CoG issues and are worse than the SUVs and tall boy cars. The ape` "share" autos are worse. I have had dreams of keeping dynamite under these and blowing them all up until I was brought to my senses that entire livelihoods of poor people/drivers depend on these contraptions.
I love this one--> The OM symbol in background just makes it all the more awesome.Purush wrote:Did you check out the Indian entries? Very cool...
http://www.michelinchallengedesign.com/ ... ry_d25.php
http://www.michelinchallengedesign.com/ ... ry_d11.php
http://www.michelinchallengedesign.com/ ... ry_d18.php
You are bullshitting sir, with little knowledge of what is happening in India. Autos are among the lowest in all ways with regard to involvement in traffic fatalities. Simply watching James Bond or knowing someone who saw an auto accident is not enough.Purush wrote:How safe is it?
Autorickshaws are already deathtraps;
Yep. The notable thing is for any automobile company to compete effectively (in pricing mainly) against Maruti Suzuki,Hyundai and Ford their localization has to be very high and this will most likely include plastics as well. VW is working hard to increase the localization percentage on all their cars. The paint finish on the new Polo is superb. It also shows how we've moved on as an automotive market as well. Fit and Finish is perceived as being very important. The likes of Tata and FIAT have had to pay attention to it as their cars are beginning to get perceived negatively because of poor fit and finish.amit wrote:I'd just like to make a general comment, take it for what its worth. Recently I was back in Desh after a two and a half year hiatus. One thing that repeatedly struck me was the style and finishing of the new car models - from both Indian as well as international makers - was several orders of magnitude better. You know things like the paint coat, sideview mirrors and most importantly the interior finishings.
Was eye candy for me, since I was seeing these after a long gap and could compare with previous impressions that I had.
And unlike in most Massa cities, you can flag an auto anytime and negotiate, In Massa outside NY, Chicago, LA the other cities have pretty small downtown's- outside which you have to call a cab and wait 20 mins. In Chennai autos are there in suburbs round the corner.Gus wrote:Without putting in place a public transport system that middle class will prefer, autos will always be there to fill the gap. Despite fleecing and cheating etc..autos are still a necessity in Chennai. We all curse them for bad driving habits, polluting engines, etc etc etc...but in an emergency we too get an auto.
I think you need to check out the fit and finish of the FIAT Linea before commenting on this...Sriman wrote:Yep. The notable thing is for any automobile company to compete effectively (in pricing mainly) against Maruti Suzuki,Hyundai and Ford their localization has to be very high and this will most likely include plastics as well. VW is working hard to increase the localization percentage on all their cars. The paint finish on the new Polo is superb. It also shows how we've moved on as an automotive market as well. Fit and Finish is perceived as being very important. The likes of Tata and FIAT have had to pay attention to it as their cars are beginning to get perceived negatively because of poor fit and finish.amit wrote:I'd just like to make a general comment, take it for what its worth. Recently I was back in Desh after a two and a half year hiatus. One thing that repeatedly struck me was the style and finishing of the new car models - from both Indian as well as international makers - was several orders of magnitude better. You know things like the paint coat, sideview mirrors and most importantly the interior finishings.
Was eye candy for me, since I was seeing these after a long gap and could compare with previous impressions that I had.
I haven't seen the fit and finish (interiors) of a Linea but did see a Punto and it didn't seem that good compared to a Swift or an i20. It wasn't bad as such but felt like it could have been better considering the price band it sells in. Gaps, poor quality plastics around the steering wheel etc. I've been told the newer Puntos are much better. FIAT's build quality overall is excellent otherwise and the cars of course are very good looking. I have nothing against FIAT, i think they make good cars. Fit and finish isn't a deal breaker for me anyway. I wouldn't mind buying a 1.4 GP Emotion Pk if i come across a good used one.merlin wrote: I think you need to check out the fit and finish of the FIAT Linea before commenting on this...
SaiK ji, I have heard that the safari at 140 hp, with full 7 people aboard and on highway hardly struggles and holds its own. This is from my Boss's boss who does road trips to his native across hilly terrain with his whole family in tow. Would we really a need a SUV with 250 hp? Unless you are towing a RV or a boat which in India is only limited to the uber rich and who dont buy the junta SUVs anyway?SaiK wrote:I thought 225-250hp range would ideal for desi conditions on SUVs. None is getting there yet... same performance and fuel consumption, then why not?
With maasan regulation is the reason why many fuel economic maasan SUVs are surging ahead this year.. the same should be possible by other countries, especially desh where fuel economy and performance are revered.
kitna deta hai is not question I guess.. kaisa banaya hai would be?
Nissan India will begin exporting its C-segment offering, the Sunny Sedan from March 2012, to markets across the globe, beginning with the Middle East market. This latest announcement by Nissan underscores the importance of its Indian manufacturing unit in the overall scheme of things. Nissan India’s Oragadam plant, off Chennai has been a big exporter of cars. In fact, the automaker exported many more Micra hatchbacks than it sold in the domestic market, a clear pointer to the fact that India is soon emerging as a hub of low cost automotive manufacturing to challenge the likes of China and Brazil
Raja Bose wrote:drool....launching this summer in massa.
Wonder what moniker vina mullah will attached to this
Just google for the word "Lesbaru"Singha wrote:subaru's are very popular in the snow belt of NE usa. I never thought it was a gay/butch icon?
Subaru makes great cars alright and that 4 wheel drive is great for snowy and wet weather (Pacific N.W is another area where they are quite popular) . But then every other manufacturer (Ford, Toyota, Honda, Chrysler, GM etc) have a competing 4 wheel drive unibody (Rav4, CRV, etc) that are pretty competitive as well and not to mention the 4 wd versions of the BMW and MB and other brands too.the outdoor crowd usually have skis, tent bags or plastic canoes tied on the roof rack for trips to the slopes or numerous lakes in the region.