Spy Pics : The new Telcoline - Page 4 - Team-BHP

maxbhp · 4th February 2007, 14:25

Ugh !!!! Those headlights ! What have they done to it . The one they showed at bolgana is much better .

Steeroid · 4th February 2007, 15:56

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Originally Posted by vid6639

the pic shows rear suspension to be leaf springs. pretty basic suspension.

Its a pickup truck which is supposed to do some work - not just look cool

Leaf Springs are expected in a load-carrying application.

tushky · 4th February 2007, 20:00

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Pretty sad after what they showed at Bologna. The headlight & interiors are ugh! Also if i'm not wrong isn't the instrument cluster the same one as is used in the new Indigo's?

Also the Bologna concept is dual cab (4-door) but it seems that this one is single cab, not very clear from the pictures though.

P.S. Great work again Tushky!!

they are also testing with duel cab. but i saw duel cab with LHD. and the headlamps are not final lamps. only for test mule.

overdose14 · 4th February 2007, 20:59

Headlights are not of perfect fit, they will be replaced. we are still to see the final product only after that we can make any final conclusion.

1100D · 4th February 2007, 22:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

Its a pickup truck which is supposed to do some work - not just look cool

Leaf Springs are expected in a load-carrying application.

There are a couple of pickups in US that have coil sprung rear suspension, even independent. However in Tata's case I think its just cost that drove them to the old layout. Moreover in the indian scenario 99% of the TL's intended clientele (read cheap pickup buyers in eastern europe) are non auto enthusiast's.

Steeroid · 4th February 2007, 23:31

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Originally Posted by 1100D

There are a couple of pickups in US that have coil sprung rear suspension, even independent.

Yes, and they're probably pickups that are meant to look cool, bling bling and pimped out in. The ones that you drop and stuff.

I am yet to see a workhorse pickup (and by that I mean the Nissans, the Toyotas and the Isuzus) that has something other than leaf springs in the rear.

Desert fox · 4th February 2007, 23:53

Like they have a 207 DI for commercial market and a TCIC powered telcoline presently,the vehicle in the picture would be a replacement for the former-a workhorse,

And the one which figure's in the Bologna motor show would replace the Telcoline(TCIC)-a lifestyle product.

What say?

ashutoshb · 5th February 2007, 00:14

Overdrive's feb edition says that the new sumo's face is based on the sprint. and in the spy pics they have published, u can make out the grill, the headlights are the same.

directinjection · 5th February 2007, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

Leaf Springs are expected in a load-carrying application.

The most notable exception being the TATRA trucks, also made in India.

6 X 6 off-roader + load carrier + fully independent suspension on all wheels (without leaf springs). And who can forget its unique air-cooled engine. Boy, what a truck!

Check this link:

Tatra Trucks India Limited

directinjection · 5th February 2007, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1100D

Moreover in the indian scenario 99% of the TL's intended clientele (read cheap pickup buyers in eastern europe) are non auto enthusiast's.

Currently, the most important market that Tata is targetting for TL Sprint is Thailand. It's supposed to be the world's second largest pick-up market, after the US. Big enough for Tata to set up a manufacturing plant (not just assembly line) there.

The Thai model will be bigger than single cab and smaller than dual cab.

spadival · 5th February 2007, 10:46

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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

@spadival: YOu mean, the indigo was faster than a Baleno??? Or the driver was able to negotiate traffic better???

I think he was faster.. there wasnt much traffic at all.

esteem_lover · 5th February 2007, 11:31

This is purely a test vehicle which is yet to evolve. Looks like TATA just put some of their old spares lying around to make this one.

007 Bond · 5th February 2007, 16:40

This vehicle is going to be by Fiat as their first 1tonne vehicle, under there brand name. 2.2 dicor supposes to run 100kms in 7.9 ltrs, which comes out to 12.65kmpl which is quite decent for a pickup category vehicle.

Read this article for more details:

italiaspeed.com

amu1983 · 5th February 2007, 17:35

12.65 kmpl is great... Hope it's not at a cost of driving pleasure and power. Otherwise, it'll have same fate as the Sumo. The drivers hate it.

Anyways, am just curious - don't the spy photographers fear any lawsuit and stuff? I suggest they check the law-books, and then engage in activities like posting the pics on the web khullam-khulla.

sajo · 9th February 2007, 17:49

Spotted a near complete production level vehicle today. I guess this solves the headlight issue.

The interiors now with all the fittings dont look all that cheap (Although they may seem bad in the pic). THe fit and finish of the exterior leaves a lot to be desired though.
The gear lever is taken straight from the Indigo.

4th February 2007, 14:25	#46 (permalink)
maxbhp Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: C C K Posts: 1,102 View My Garage	Ugh !!!! Those headlights ! What have they done to it . The one they showed at bolgana is much better . __________________ People drive to live ,I live to drive. -maxbhp

4th February 2007, 20:59	#49 (permalink)
overdose14 BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 141 View My Garage	Headlights are not of perfect fit, they will be replaced. we are still to see the final product only after that we can make any final conclusion. __________________ "Holla ain't no stoppin' me Copywritten so, don't copy me"

5th February 2007, 11:31	#57 (permalink)
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 5,136 View My Garage	This is purely a test vehicle which is yet to evolve. Looks like TATA just put some of their old spares lying around to make this one. __________________ R.I.P Islero

9th February 2007, 17:49	#60 (permalink)
sajo BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 885	Spotted a near complete production level vehicle today. I guess this solves the headlight issue. The interiors now with all the fittings dont look all that cheap (Although they may seem bad in the pic). THe fit and finish of the exterior leaves a lot to be desired though. The gear lever is taken straight from the Indigo. __________________ Its big, slow, thirsty and American - but love is strange!

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amu1983 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 139	12.65 kmpl is great... Hope it's not at a cost of driving pleasure and power. Otherwise, it'll have same fate as the Sumo. The drivers hate it. Anyways, am just curious - don't the spy photographers fear any lawsuit and stuff? I suggest they check the law-books, and then engage in activities like posting the pics on the web khullam-khulla.