[amitk26]

Originally Posted by pradkumar

Look at this weird contraption:

M&M's high-tech assault vehicle - Pictures - News in Pictures | Economic Times

Pradeep

what mumbai police is going to do with this in dense urban warfare like 26/11 ?
Priority is to save life of high ups on monitoring mission in these Assault vehicles or actually to fight terrorists . May be bulletproof jackets , helmets and accurate rifles with lots of fire practice and commando training is what they need

[esteem_lover]

Even that crazy contraption will not be sold (if sold) for anything less than 6 Lakhs.

[Samurai]

Originally Posted by condor

There was one such vehicle displayed at VY 2009, powered by a Honda engine. But didnt have those two bars along the center line.

Yes, it was at Vahan Yatra 2009, that is the one. How did it look, any photos available?

[Amar82]

Originally Posted by Samurai

Guys, don't go fantasizing looking the image posted by Jaggu. May be only the name is common, I am told this is an ATV upgrade. No image is available until now, so let's not lose grip on reality.

BTW, since the vehicle is undergoing road trials in Bangalore, I am sure some people must have seen this. Something like this can't remain a secret.

Even looks like an ATV with a little bigger tyres and roof on top of it. But if the ground clerance is good, it will be one hell of an offroader as it would have the least weight among 4X4 vehicles in indian market.

[Sabareesh]

Originally Posted by pradkumar

Look at this weird contraption:

M&M's high-tech assault vehicle - Pictures - News in Pictures | Economic Times

Pradeep

This is the Mahindra Marksman.

[condor]

Samurai : Yes, it was at Vahan Yatra 2009, that is the one. How did it look, any photos available?

There wasnt much at VY to take me out of my slumber .. gave this one also a pass.

It's not very tall, small foot-print : something like a 800 / Nano. Couldnt go around to check the seating area.

Cannnot double up as a personal transport. Better suited to places like estates / jungle lodges etc.

IMO, let's Not get excited.

[NIP]

Originally Posted by Samurai

Yes, it was at Vahan Yatra 2009, that is the one. How did it look, any photos available?

Do you mean the recent Vahan Yatra that just got over ? I've taken pics of almost everything there...but did not see anything close to this. There were ATVs yes, but nothing radical like the pic in this thread. I can post the pics is anyone is interested...

[gonewithwind]

Nip, Please post some pictures.

[Jaggu]

Originally Posted by condor

It's not very tall, small foot-print : something like a 800 / Nano. Couldnt go around to check the seating area.

Cannnot double up as a personal transport. Better suited to places like estates / jungle lodges etc.

How is the ground clearance? Thats the crux and rest all looks ok for a fun offroader

[condor]

@Jaggu : was sufficient.

@NIP, pls post the pics.

[NIP]

Ok I was there at the Vahan Yatra on the first day early in the morning, so I'm not sure if there was anything displayed at a later point. I'm posting all the pics of the ATVs I saw there:

[Samurai]

It can't be any of these. Anyway, we'll know by tomorrow.

[Abbas]

Superb pics of the ATVs. I saw one during my delhi - leh ride. It was on rohtang top. Just when we reached rohtang we saw a red ATV climbing a very steep hill. don`t have any pics, but we stopped their and watched it climb all the way.

[Blue Thunder]

Originally Posted by Samurai

Today morning I heard of a totally new offroader that may go on production for the Indian market.... The price is supposed to be within 5L. ...Here is the best part. It will be taking part in the Munzerabad Club offroad event to be held in Sakleshpur this weekend....

I read all this, and then instinctly check the system date...no, it is not April 1st. And I am flabbergasted.

[condor]

@NIP, None of those. These pics show a ATV.

The one we're discussing was displayed between the Toyota & the Chevy stalls.