[am1m]

Originally Posted by ninjatalli

The first thing that came to my mind - it's a perfect size for an electric city vehicle

Wonder why it hasn't picked up in India yet.

The same reasons the Nano didn't work I guess. Car is still a status symbol, not just a means for transport. Bigger=better. No one wants to be seen in a 'cheapest' car, no matter how practical it is.

Originally Posted by DicKy

Is it a standard practise in Hollywood movies to debadge unless in case of product placement?

This I actually know something about, used to work for a major hardware manufacturer a long time ago and we had a team that worked with movie production houses to provide models for on-screen product placement. They'd design bigger logos, change colours depending on the set background, and other subtle yet significant things that would make the product or brand name stand out more in shots. A pretty significant sum in production costs can be offset with product placement without being too obvious or going over the top. (Perhaps not when compared to the overall budget of the movie, but worth it still.) I guess the reverse happens when a product hasn't specifically paid the production house for placement - de-badging.

[Raghu M]

Guys, is there any further update on this one. Have not really seen a single one on Hyd roads. Can't it be used for personal transportation (no yellow plate). I need a car for 2 kms daily runs to my kids school. I think my wife can manage on this easily. Don't want to buy a second hand car and work on repairs. This looks decent but I am not sure.

[amtak]

Originally Posted by Raghu M

Guys, is there any further update on this one. Have not really seen a single one on Hyd roads. Can't it be used for personal transportation (no yellow plate). I need a car for 2 kms daily runs to my kids school. I think my wife can manage on this easily. Don't want to buy a second hand car and work on repairs. This looks decent but I am not sure.

If you get this, please be prepared to be kicked out! I had personally tried buying this, but at 3.XX lakhs, it makes more sense to buy a pre owned Tata Nano or many other cars out there in the market. This doesnt even feature basic AC for summers or defogger during rains/winters.

[Raghu M]

Originally Posted by amtak

If you get this, please be prepared to be kicked out! I had personally tried buying this, but at 3.XX lakhs, it makes more sense to buy a pre owned Tata Nano or many other cars out there in the market. This doesnt even feature basic AC for summers or defogger during rains/winters.

Got it. I was looking at the Comet but it's very expensive given the specs. I think I have to settle for a second hand AT. Thank you.

[anjan_c2007]

Originally Posted by Raghu M

Got it. I was looking at the Comet but it's very expensive given the specs. I think I have to settle for a second hand AT. Thank you.

I would also recommend an used Tata Nano with a good ownership record at anything below Rs 1 lakh. It feels quite planted on the road and despite its frail looks, it feels solidly built while traversing cratered roads.

Back to the more frail Bajaj Qute, I only hope that its a dream come true sometime for Bajaj Auto. Also, I should hope that those two crash test dummies on its front seats emerge with less shocks, post the frontal and side impact tests by NCAP.