Scoop Force Motors Mercedes Based MPV spotted

Latheesh · 17th May 2013, 18:17

I caught this test mule on my way back from office. Looks like it is new Winger from the profile.

It had some tech problem and test team was talking to someone over phone.

When asked them for details they said it is Mahindra vehicle and is a 5 seater

Asked for permission to take few close pictures which they politely declined

ajmat · 17th May 2013, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latheesh

I caught this test mule on my way back from office. Looks like it is new Winger from the profile.

It had some tech problem and test team was talking to someone over phone.

When asked them for details they said it is Mahindra vehicle and is a 5 seater

Asked for permission to take few close pictures which they politely declined

It look like the Force version of the Merc sprinter.

Pics have been watermarked.

Latheesh · 18th May 2013, 11:16

It had MH 14 TC 1X8 (Pimpri-Chinchwad RTO)number plate.

nickolajj · 18th May 2013, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latheesh

I caught this test mule on my way back from office. Looks like it is new Winger from the profile.

It had some tech problem and test team was talking to someone over phone.

When asked them for details they said it is Mahindra vehicle and is a 5 seater

Asked for permission to take few close pictures which they politely declined

I think that looks like a foce motor product...testing their viano
or vw testing thei van

Ashley2 · 18th May 2013, 23:32

Force is reportedly working on localising Viano with Merc power train. This could be Viano's scoop.
http://www.motorbeam.com/cars/force-...-launch-viano/

Leymama · 20th May 2013, 13:21

The overall volume of the vehicle & ORVM (outside rear view mirror) hints that, its a first generation Mercedes Benz VITO. And VIANO is a second generation of VITO.

Force Motors is testing a First generation VITO. The wikipedia link below shows some hints on the Tail Lamp and the ORVM. I guess its only a grille & bumper redesign, because the scoop images reveal the same first generation VITO headlamp

Link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_Vito

AyAn! · 20th May 2013, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashley2

Force is reportedly working on localising Viano with Merc power train. This could be Viano's scoop.

Yes, they are. It's codenamed the T0 and will be available in 5+D, 6+D and 8+D variants with revised front & rear styling. It's expected to hit the showrooms in about a year.

ajmat · 20th May 2013, 18:19

Moved to a new thread

Mpower · 20th May 2013, 18:58

Yes, it appears to be the first generation V-classe (W-638) shown below. The pic shown by motorbeam is the second gen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashley2

Force is reportedly working on localising Viano with Merc power train. This could be Viano's scoop.
http://www.motorbeam.com/cars/force-...-launch-viano/

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leymama

The overall volume of the vehicle & ORVM (outside rear view mirror)

pugram · 20th May 2013, 19:08

The sales figures of Ertiga seems to be drawing other manufacturers into this segment

Just hope its a good looker with decent power ratings and a worthy price tag.

Hope TATA does some changes to the "Venture" and markets it properly. Opportunity definitely lost here inspite of having the lead.

microaubin · 23rd May 2013, 16:38

These type of MPV's are hugely popular in the tourist circuit, particularly in countries like Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

However plush ride comfort is not something to go gaga about in silky smooth roads even in a Merc MPV compared to sedan cars, but with easy ingress and egress tourists find it most convenient than other MPV's like the Evalia or Enjoy.

fx45 · 23rd May 2013, 22:54

I hope Force motors doesnt load this one up with tacky plastics and weird colors seen recently on the Gurkha.

Yes, Tata must updated the Venture and put in a CRD engine in that asap.

TheARUN · 25th May 2013, 06:21

In my opinion, I think this one is going to be a still-born baby. Its stuck in no-man's land, its too big for personal use and too small for tourist operations. Its neither an INNOVA nor a TEMPO TRAVELLER

unk9ja · 6th June 2013, 19:58

Spotted today the same vehicle in campus of Bosch today, heavily camouflaged even within the campus. The vehicle had a good pickup on acceleration, albeit for a plume of black smoke from its exhaust. By afternoon, the plume had disappeared. Looks like the Engine management is being tuned. However could not have a look at the insides or meet the testing team. Will post the details soon.

Mpower · 6th June 2013, 20:59

Dimension wise should be very close to the Tata Winger, that was also based on a 90s European van (Renault)

17th May 2013, 18:17	#1
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,341 Thanked: 10,642 Times	Re: SCOOP Pics : Tata Winger / Renault Master I caught this test mule on my way back from office. Looks like it is new Winger from the profile. It had some tech problem and test team was talking to someone over phone. When asked them for details they said it is Mahindra vehicle and is a 5 seater Asked for permission to take few close pictures which they politely declined Attached Thumbnails
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18th May 2013, 11:16	#3
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,341 Thanked: 10,642 Times	Re: SCOOP Pics : Tata Winger / Renault Master It had MH 14 TC 1X8 (Pimpri-Chinchwad RTO)number plate.
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18th May 2013, 23:32	#5
Ashley2 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NH7 Posts: 2,117 Thanked: 1,526 Times View My Garage	Re: SCOOP Pics : Tata Winger / Renault Master Force is reportedly working on localising Viano with Merc power train. This could be Viano's scoop. http://www.motorbeam.com/cars/force-...-launch-viano/
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20th May 2013, 13:21	#6
Leymama BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Deutschland Posts: 71 Thanked: 74 Times	Re: SCOOP Pics : Tata Winger / Renault Master The overall volume of the vehicle & ORVM (outside rear view mirror) hints that, its a first generation Mercedes Benz VITO. And VIANO is a second generation of VITO. Force Motors is testing a First generation VITO. The wikipedia link below shows some hints on the Tail Lamp and the ORVM. I guess its only a grille & bumper redesign, because the scoop images reveal the same first generation VITO headlamp Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_Vito
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20th May 2013, 18:19	#8
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15,217 Thanked: 31,659 Times View My Garage	Re: Scoop Force Motors Mercedes Based MPV spotted Moved to a new thread
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20th May 2013, 19:08	#10
pugram BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 404 Thanked: 209 Times	Re: Scoop Force Motors Mercedes Based MPV spotted The sales figures of Ertiga seems to be drawing other manufacturers into this segment Just hope its a good looker with decent power ratings and a worthy price tag. Hope TATA does some changes to the "Venture" and markets it properly. Opportunity definitely lost here inspite of having the lead.
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23rd May 2013, 16:38	#11
microaubin BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kottayam Posts: 165 Thanked: 147 Times	Re: Scoop Force Motors Mercedes Based MPV spotted These type of MPV's are hugely popular in the tourist circuit, particularly in countries like Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. However plush ride comfort is not something to go gaga about in silky smooth roads even in a Merc MPV compared to sedan cars, but with easy ingress and egress tourists find it most convenient than other MPV's like the Evalia or Enjoy.
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23rd May 2013, 22:54	#12
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 387 Times	Re: Scoop Force Motors Mercedes Based MPV spotted I hope Force motors doesnt load this one up with tacky plastics and weird colors seen recently on the Gurkha. Yes, Tata must updated the Venture and put in a CRD engine in that asap.
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25th May 2013, 06:21	#13
TheARUN Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,383 Thanked: 989 Times View My Garage	Re: Scoop Force Motors Mercedes Based MPV spotted In my opinion, I think this one is going to be a still-born baby. Its stuck in no-man's land, its too big for personal use and too small for tourist operations. Its neither an INNOVA nor a TEMPO TRAVELLER
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6th June 2013, 19:58	#14
unk9ja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,129 Thanked: 3,209 Times	Re: Scoop Force Motors Mercedes Based MPV spotted Spotted today the same vehicle in campus of Bosch today, heavily camouflaged even within the campus. The vehicle had a good pickup on acceleration, albeit for a plume of black smoke from its exhaust. By afternoon, the plume had disappeared. Looks like the Engine management is being tuned. However could not have a look at the insides or meet the testing team. Will post the details soon.
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6th June 2013, 20:59	#15
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,397 Thanked: 1,735 Times View My Garage	Re: Scoop Force Motors Mercedes Based MPV spotted Dimension wise should be very close to the Tata Winger, that was also based on a 90s European van (Renault)
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