Trax Gurkha - As good as it gets??

rhandle · 3rd March 2009, 14:13

Looks ugly to me!

611 TT out by next month?

H3LIOS · 3rd March 2009, 15:08

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Originally Posted by 007 Bond

uploading changed face of trax 1st one has face of traveller & is a armoured trax while the second one is the famous GTD 90.

Can see only the Armored Trax, and do not like its looks.
Some problem with the second pic? - it doesn't load.

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Originally Posted by rhandle

611 TT out by next month?

Going through this thread, it seems like the OM611 has been in the "to-be-introduced-shortly" stage for the past three years.

007 Bond · 3rd March 2009, 17:22

Re attaching GTD 90 photo

Some problem in uploading ... will try to upload it later.

lganimys · 3rd March 2009, 17:44

For everyones' information

I heard from Sonalika dealer (icml.co.in) that Rhino Rx CRD-Fi (common rail) would be released in march 09. He says that they are also planning a 4X4.

I have test driven the Non-CRDI Rhino Rx. In terms of power and pickup, it matches many of the available CRDI engines.

Therefore I am really expecting a surprise from them.

Guys! If someone has not test driven the vehicle, please take a ride and you will get to know what I mean

4x4addict · 3rd March 2009, 19:07

Dude !

For God's sake, do not mention the Rhino in this thread. Please start a separate thread in the MUV section.

rhandle · 4th March 2009, 10:51

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Originally Posted by H3LIOS

Going through this thread, it seems like the OM611 has been in the "to-be-introduced-shortly" stage for the past three years.

True In fact I waited 2 years for it before I put my foot down and got the Gurkha. Now theI have been promised me a TD of TT in April with 611. The reports are that one batch is ready.

To get these vehicles in Trax i.e. Gurkha or Judo will have another long wait unless and until we can unite and give them firm order for certain number of vehicles.
I will speak to them again and confirm the minimum number of orders for the production.

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

Dude !

For God's sake, do not mention the Rhino in this thread. Please start a separate thread in the MUV section.

True. Already this thread had had it's fair share of issues!

Only Trax

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DKG · 4th March 2009, 11:15

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Originally Posted by rhandle

until we can unite and give them firm order for certain number of vehicles.
I will speak to them again and confirm the minimum number of orders for the production.

Count me in for a softop with the new OM611 engine

H3LIOS · 4th March 2009, 11:41

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Originally Posted by rhandle

they have promised me a TD of TT in April with 611. The reports are that one batch is ready.

And we expect you to submit a full report as soon as you complete your TD of the 611 powered Traveller

Do you by any chance know which version of the OM611 Force is planning to deploy in its vehicle? The Wikipedia page on the OM611 shows NINE versions of it, with power and torque ranging from 101 hp / 235 N-m to 141 hp / 315 N-m.

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Originally Posted by rhandle

To get these vehicles in Trax i.e. Gurkha or Judo will have another long wait unless and until we can unite and give them firm order for certain number of vehicles. I will speak to them again and confirm the minimum number of orders for the production.

I wonder what price Force would ask for a Judo 4WD with the OM611 engine!! If it is reasonably priced I would definitely be interested. I tried to buy a GAMA last month with the 75HP engine - but was told that the engine is no longer offered on the GAMA. If this group buy thing is something that might happen in the next couple of months, I can hold off purchasing a vehicle till then. But looking at Force's track record, I am not confident about it.

rhandle · 4th March 2009, 22:21

This OM611 would be the 138 PS one helios bhai!

I am in touch with the person every three days!

Also the price of Judo wont be more than 10 On-road. Now compare it with safari and let me know. My Safari is already showing signs of old age after covering 65K kms.

H3LIOS · 5th March 2009, 09:48

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Originally Posted by rhandle

This OM611 would be the 138 PS one helios bhai!

I am in touch with the person every three days!

Also the price of Judo wont be more than 10 On-road. Now compare it with safari and let me know. My Safari is already showing signs of old age after covering 65K kms.

Hey, thanks for the info.

A 4WD Judo for 10L on-road doesn't sound so bad, hope it includes some basic creature comforts like AC & PS. I am assuming it will also have differential locks - even though I don't have a clue on how to use them

rhandle · 5th March 2009, 12:01

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Originally Posted by DKG

Count me in for a softop with the new OM611 engine

I would. I spoke to them and he said they are working on the mountings for the engine to be based on Trax body (Gurkha/Judo). As soon as it is ready he would let me know.

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Originally Posted by H3LIOS

Hey, thanks for the info.

A 4WD Judo for 10L on-road doesn't sound so bad, hope it includes some basic creature comforts like AC & PS. I am assuming it will also have differential locks - even though I don't have a clue on how to use them

AC & PS would be standard along with Diff. locks. Using them is easy... but figuring out the right time and right place to use them is difficult

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I have not yet had any chance to test out the diff locks, it is crossing everything with ease.

Spitfire · 5th March 2009, 12:19

Bit confused, Mercedes no longer has a tie-up with Force right? How do they get the OM 611?

Or am i missing something?

rhandle · 5th March 2009, 16:34

Force made the engine for am and still does, and now they have purchased the license to build.

starter · 8th March 2009, 13:19

Dear Friends,
Do check this link
It is an ownership report from Rahul of his new GURKHA!!
Cheers,
Deepak

Jeeper · 10th March 2009, 00:59

Count on me for a soft top with OM611 coupled with newly developed Gear Box and PS.

Payment 100% advance by DD. It will be bonus if you can bargain dealer commission passed on to TBHP Group booking as a discount.

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lganimys Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 19 Thanked: 2 Times	New Rhino Rx CRD-Fi is Coming! For everyones' information I heard from Sonalika dealer (icml.co.in) that Rhino Rx CRD-Fi (common rail) would be released in march 09. He says that they are also planning a 4X4. I have test driven the Non-CRDI Rhino Rx. In terms of power and pickup, it matches many of the available CRDI engines. Therefore I am really expecting a surprise from them. Guys! If someone has not test driven the vehicle, please take a ride and you will get to know what I mean
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4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,497 Thanked: 4,648 Times View My Garage	Dude ! For God's sake, do not mention the Rhino in this thread. Please start a separate thread in the MUV section.
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rhandle BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 549 Thanked: 118 Times	This OM611 would be the 138 PS one helios bhai! I am in touch with the person every three days! Also the price of Judo wont be more than 10 On-road. Now compare it with safari and let me know. My Safari is already showing signs of old age after covering 65K kms. Last edited by rhandle : 4th March 2009 at 22:29.
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Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 778 Times	Bit confused, Mercedes no longer has a tie-up with Force right? How do they get the OM 611? Or am i missing something? Last edited by Spitfire : 5th March 2009 at 12:20.
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rhandle BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 549 Thanked: 118 Times	Force made the engine for am and still does, and now they have purchased the license to build.
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starter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: My city Posts: 1,140 Thanked: 930 Times	Dear Friends, Do check this link It is an ownership report from Rahul of his new GURKHA!! Cheers, Deepak
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Jeeper BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: BRD /BPN Posts: 36 Thanked: 6 Times	Count on me for a soft top with OM611 coupled with newly developed Gear Box and PS. Payment 100% advance by DD. It will be bonus if you can bargain dealer commission passed on to TBHP Group booking as a discount.
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