Rumour of a brand new offroader...

Jaggu · 17th August 2009, 23:23

Can we see some action shots please, i think the canopy is spoiling it for the vehicle and 60 kph :-(

Spitfire · 18th August 2009, 11:49

Khoda Pahad Nikla Ek Competent But Not What We Want Chuha.

Translated: Dug up the mountain but out came a competent but not what we want mouse.

addyhemmige · 18th August 2009, 12:19

I guess the manufacturers were trying to market it for the coffee plantation owners.

IronWolf · 18th August 2009, 14:48

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Originally Posted by bigman

Thanks guys, finally we get pictures.

Looks wise it reminds me of a ride on lawnmower. Anyone seriously considering paying 5L for one of these?

My thoughts exactly. It looks like an oversized Lawnmover. I dont think its really capable with that small footprint and what seems like a really high center of gravity? Looks pretty off balance on the road itself.

Is that really IT?

beejay · 18th August 2009, 15:08

Personally, I would not pay 5L for this.

Irfanulla · 18th August 2009, 19:05

hmm I did see it at Vahan Yatra in Bangalore - and told my wife (to make her feel that I was intelliiiiiii)

that the Honda engine on it was not even rated to be used on automobiles (not including lawn mowers) - I think it was a V-twin from the looks - low rpm one - this thought was based on a similar engine I have from B&S a 16 HP V-twin which I have used on my hovercraft. I feel not more than 30 horses on this one??

I feel as mentioned in earlier posts- it's been targeted to a different market segment -

RGDS
IRfan

4x4addict · 18th August 2009, 22:57

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Originally Posted by bigman

Looks wise it reminds me of a ride on lawnmower. Anyone seriously considering paying 5L for one of these?

I will pay 7.5 lakhs for this, if and when they offer a free Gypsy or Mahindra thar with this off-road bucket.

bigman · 18th August 2009, 23:45

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

I will pay 7.5 lakhs for this, if and when they offer a free Gypsy or Mahindra thar with this off-road bucket.

They would have to pay me 7.5L to take that thing to an OTR event. Just think how embarrassing it would be to turn up in a fancy lawn mower - milk float cross bred. Has DC had a design input on this, can't think of anyone else who would design such a thing.

source: Morrison Electricar milk float

Samurai · 19th August 2009, 00:13

Ok, I am finally back in town. I could only take a quick peek in the afternoon at the photo.

Well, I did tell people not to start fantasizing based on that US military vehicle.

I guess I can live with the rear view, but the front view is a typical golf cart. I can't see anybody giving up their Jeep for that front view.

Is the front tyre smaller than the rear tyre?

Spitfire · 19th August 2009, 15:45

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Is the front tyre smaller than the rear tyre?

Dont think it is. Its just an illusion as the front is being weighed down by the three guys sitting in the front, lifting the rear of the vehicle.

Shreyans · 19th August 2009, 16:25

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Originally Posted by swastikviji

Hi Friends this is one of the mysterious ATV participated in Munzarabad OTR, i tried to get more information from the people who bring the vehicle for trial, but the gentleman driving the vehicle briefed me his bio data more than the vehicle.any one want to know more about the gentleman's back ground than the ATV?

I think that is a John Deere Gator if im not mistaken. They are planning to launch the vehicle in India and they have imported two of those for trials maybe this one is one of those . looks very similar.

dwaraka · 20th August 2009, 17:14

Hi folks,

Please check this out, if this is the one .

Auto Zone 4 You - 4x4, Jeep and Truck Stuff: “The Iguana” The New Breed In Off Road Vehicles

spadival · 20th August 2009, 17:54

Hope its this one -> Jeremy Clarkson Argo Avenger 700 8x8 review | Driving - Times Online

17th August 2009, 23:23	#46
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	Can we see some action shots please, i think the canopy is spoiling it for the vehicle and 60 kph :-(
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18th August 2009, 11:49	#47
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,312 Thanked: 774 Times	Khoda Pahad Nikla Ek Competent But Not What We Want Chuha. Translated: Dug up the mountain but out came a competent but not what we want mouse.
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18th August 2009, 12:19	#48
addyhemmige Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore/Hassan Posts: 1,527 Thanked: 487 Times View My Garage	I guess the manufacturers were trying to market it for the coffee plantation owners.
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18th August 2009, 15:08	#50
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,963 Thanked: 204 Times View My Garage	Personally, I would not pay 5L for this.
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18th August 2009, 19:05	#51
Irfanulla BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 73 Thanked: Once	hmm I did see it at Vahan Yatra in Bangalore - and told my wife (to make her feel that I was intelliiiiiii) that the Honda engine on it was not even rated to be used on automobiles (not including lawn mowers) - I think it was a V-twin from the looks - low rpm one - this thought was based on a similar engine I have from B&S a 16 HP V-twin which I have used on my hovercraft. I feel not more than 30 horses on this one?? I feel as mentioned in earlier posts- it's been targeted to a different market segment - RGDS IRfan
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19th August 2009, 00:13	#54
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,831 Thanked: 45,587 Times View My Garage	Ok, I am finally back in town. I could only take a quick peek in the afternoon at the photo. Well, I did tell people not to start fantasizing based on that US military vehicle. I guess I can live with the rear view, but the front view is a typical golf cart. I can't see anybody giving up their Jeep for that front view. Is the front tyre smaller than the rear tyre?
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20th August 2009, 17:14	#57
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	Hi folks, Please check this out, if this is the one . Auto Zone 4 You - 4x4, Jeep and Truck Stuff: “The Iguana” The New Breed In Off Road Vehicles
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20th August 2009, 17:54	#58
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Hope its this one -> Jeremy Clarkson Argo Avenger 700 8x8 review \| Driving - Times Online
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