Did any Indian company produce a Hummer look-alike? - Team-BHP

salilpawar1 · 12th April 2006, 14:13

I remember surfing the net a year ago when I came across a defence vehicles range of one of the Indian manufacturers. Believe me, in the defence exports list, I saw a hummer lookalike. I dont remember which manufacturer it was, do you know anything about such vehicle, if it existed? By the way, I am not talking about the Tempo Juggernaut featured in auto expo 2002.

man23ish · 12th April 2006, 15:48

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Originally Posted by salilpawar1

I remember surfing the net a year ago when I came across a defence vehicles range of one of the Indian manufacturers. Believe me, in the defence exports list, I saw a hummer lookalike. I dont remember which manufacturer it was, do you know anything about such vehicle, if it existed? By the way, I am not talking about the Tempo Juggernaut featured in auto expo 2002.

Bajaj Firodia's TRAX is the closest match to the Hummer, in the same way that Tata Sumo closely follows the Land-Rover.

I mean don't look at comfort, build quality, etc. But the basic architecture and the looks of it quite matches.

Cheers,
Manish

satish_appasani · 12th April 2006, 15:52

I remember few years ago, Trax has developed a concept that was similar to Hummer. I think it was displayed at one of the Auto expo.

Edit: Sorry, just read the complete message and you already mentioned about this.

iraghava · 12th April 2006, 16:14

AS far as I know the only Hummer look alike we have ever produced was the Juggernaut but I think something similar might have also been produced by Vehicle factory, Jabalpur (VFJ) not sure about it though.

salilpawar1 · 12th April 2006, 19:41

When I say a Hummer lookalike, I mean a HUMMER LOOKALIKE by definition and the vehicle which I had seen on the website looked almost liked the HUMVEE and it was not supposed to be for civilian use just like the Humvee. The problem is that i cannot remember the manufacturer and I must say that it was one of India's prominent manufacturers.

Steeroid · 12th April 2006, 19:56

You will find a decent listing of vehicles used by the defense services at this link:

http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-F.../Logistic.html

islero · 12th April 2006, 20:37

Maybe you mean the Tempo Juggernaut, which was shown at Auto Expo 2002 as just a show car.

It was touted to be a car on the same lines as that of the Hummer, and it was pretty big. The comparison was direct.

A rumour of limited production was spread, but it was never made.

bigman · 12th April 2006, 21:54

Its not the Army Hunky and Tuffy vehicles ?

agspins · 12th April 2006, 22:45

i think the humvee lookalike salil saw was this army tuffy 505 vehicle which was loosely based on humvee ,and was supposedly constructed on gypsy chassis . i too saw a humvee clone in a DRDO ad in a news daily

bigman · 13th April 2006, 00:19

If it is the Huffy and Tuffy (awful names) then they have a few vehicles which are wheeled out for special events. Last I heard there were none in actual service.

They will probably end up like the Arjun MBT, substandard products which cost more to develop than to buy in from a proven manufacturer, and with awful quality. They were testing the Arjun MBT a while back in Rajasthan and temperatures reached 48 degrees inside the tank. Can you imagine our soldiers risking their lives in such rubbish. Our soldiers deserve the best but do not always get the best equipment.

Steeroid · 13th April 2006, 00:25

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elf · 13th April 2006, 00:48

Saw something at the Pali Haat (Pali Hill street fair) last month, as well as the last Times expo at Bandra-Kurla from Mahindra & Mahindra that was tricked out to look like a Hummer, complete with top cabin running lights (although they can't use the round lights & 7-slat grille anymore due to copyright/trademark restrictions from Jeep).

What really amused me to bits was that it was a dual cab pick-up truck with the rear bed open to the elements... where M&M had placed some lovely thick felt carpeting!!!

What was even funnier, was that the entire bed was sealed really well & had no drain holes, as the sales representative proudly informed me.

Don't their dummy product planners ever think about practical use? I'd luuuuuurrrve to see this in the monsoons... Maybe they're planning to sell it to the hip-hop kings - "Man - check this out - it comes with a felt lined swimming pool in the back - just add water"!!!

Freaks!

______________________________________

P.S. - I just found the link on the M&M Website - it's called the Bolero Commander
Check it out for yourselves at http://www.mahindrascorpio.com/concept/
They even say (& I quote)... "See cars fresh out of imagination"! Hahahahaha!

salilpawar1 · 13th April 2006, 11:07

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Originally Posted by bigman

If it is the Huffy and Tuffy (awful names) then they have a few vehicles which are wheeled out for special events. Last I heard there were none in actual service.

can u post photos of these vehicles or provide a related weblink??

bigman · 13th April 2006, 15:26

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Originally Posted by salilpawar1

can u post photos of these vehicles or provide a related weblink??

I have posted two pictures in my post above.

sinner · 13th April 2006, 15:44

hey i love all the new models....

12th April 2006, 14:13	#1 (permalink)
salilpawar1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (MH-01) Posts: 467 View My Garage	Did any Indian company produce a Hummer look-alike? I remember surfing the net a year ago when I came across a defence vehicles range of one of the Indian manufacturers. Believe me, in the defence exports list, I saw a hummer lookalike. I dont remember which manufacturer it was, do you know anything about such vehicle, if it existed? By the way, I am not talking about the Tempo Juggernaut featured in auto expo 2002.

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iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,740 View My Garage	AS far as I know the only Hummer look alike we have ever produced was the Juggernaut but I think something similar might have also been produced by Vehicle factory, Jabalpur (VFJ) not sure about it though. __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness".

12th April 2006, 19:56	#6 (permalink)
Steeroid Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DXB Posts: 5,604 View My Garage	You will find a decent listing of vehicles used by the defense services at this link: http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-F.../Logistic.html __________________ Cheers Steer Petrols Suck. Diesels Torque. Q.E.D

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islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,549 View My Garage	Maybe you mean the Tempo Juggernaut, which was shown at Auto Expo 2002 as just a show car. It was touted to be a car on the same lines as that of the Hummer, and it was pretty big. The comparison was direct. A rumour of limited production was spread, but it was never made. __________________ A piece of graffiti- ' Owing to lack of interest, tomorrow has been cancelled'

12th April 2006, 21:54	#8 (permalink)
bigman BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 519	Its not the Army Hunky and Tuffy vehicles ? Last edited by bigman : 12th April 2006 at 21:56.

12th April 2006, 15:52	#3 (permalink)
satish_appasani BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 918 View My Garage	I remember few years ago, Trax has developed a concept that was similar to Hummer. I think it was displayed at one of the Auto expo. Edit: Sorry, just read the complete message and you already mentioned about this.

12th April 2006, 19:41	#5 (permalink)
salilpawar1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (MH-01) Posts: 467 View My Garage	When I say a Hummer lookalike, I mean a HUMMER LOOKALIKE by definition and the vehicle which I had seen on the website looked almost liked the HUMVEE and it was not supposed to be for civilian use just like the Humvee. The problem is that i cannot remember the manufacturer and I must say that it was one of India's prominent manufacturers.

12th April 2006, 22:45	#9 (permalink)
agspins BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: DL-3C/MH-31 Posts: 247	i think the humvee lookalike salil saw was this army tuffy 505 vehicle which was loosely based on humvee ,and was supposedly constructed on gypsy chassis . i too saw a humvee clone in a DRDO ad in a news daily __________________ *Genius ain't anything more than elegant common sense*

13th April 2006, 00:19	#10 (permalink)
bigman BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 519	If it is the Huffy and Tuffy (awful names) then they have a few vehicles which are wheeled out for special events. Last I heard there were none in actual service. They will probably end up like the Arjun MBT, substandard products which cost more to develop than to buy in from a proven manufacturer, and with awful quality. They were testing the Arjun MBT a while back in Rajasthan and temperatures reached 48 degrees inside the tank. Can you imagine our soldiers risking their lives in such rubbish. Our soldiers deserve the best but do not always get the best equipment.

13th April 2006, 00:25	#11 (permalink)
Steeroid Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DXB Posts: 5,604 View My Garage	C******r*****a********p __________________ Cheers Steer Petrols Suck. Diesels Torque. Q.E.D*

13th April 2006, 00:48	#12 (permalink)
elf BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 899 View My Garage	Mahindra's version... Saw something at the Pali Haat (Pali Hill street fair) last month, as well as the last Times expo at Bandra-Kurla from Mahindra & Mahindra that was tricked out to look like a Hummer, complete with top cabin running lights (although they can't use the round lights & 7-slat grille anymore due to copyright/trademark restrictions from Jeep). What really amused me to bits was that it was a dual cab pick-up truck with the rear bed open to the elements... where M&M had placed some lovely thick felt carpeting!!! What was even funnier, was that the entire bed was sealed really well & had no drain holes, as the sales representative proudly informed me. Don't their dummy product planners ever think about practical use? I'd luuuuuurrrve to see this in the monsoons... Maybe they're planning to sell it to the hip-hop kings - "Man - check this out - it comes with a felt lined swimming pool in the back - just add water"!!! Freaks! ______________________________________ P.S. - I just found the link on the M&M Website - it's called the Bolero Commander Check it out for yourselves at http://www.mahindrascorpio.com/concept/ They even say (& I quote)... "See cars fresh out of imagination"! Hahahahaha! Last edited by elf : 13th April 2006 at 01:00. Reason: found link

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sinner BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane - Mumbai Posts: 321 View My Garage	hey i love all the new models.... __________________ It's not how you stand by your car, its how you Race your car

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