Mahindra Gio launched today..

pawan_pullarwar · 4th November 2009, 21:08

I think, the first thing they have created is the cabinate. Later they have created the remaining body. And somehow they have adjusted the body and cabinate together.

rajathv8 · 5th November 2009, 22:06

for a tag of Rs.1.65L it is pretty good. as long as its comfortable to be in (comfort plays a major role considering the time spent in it well be easily thrice+ the average amount of time spent in a car) and the engine does not make a racket it really is OK. but will it meet 27kmpl as stated?

teamveevee · 24th November 2009, 12:04

Many people in this thread asked who designed Gio..
According to this news paper report in Business Standard Mahindra's Gio logic

Quote:

The Gio, thus, has a distinct style, developed in-house by the company along with design consultant Thairung.

Mahindra needed an external consultant to come up with this design. Is Thairung is the consultant for the so called World SUV?

vijaythacker · 24th November 2009, 12:36

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Originally Posted by Ram

So what's next?

INDIA's FIRST COMPACT GIORICKSHAW?

Attachment 217673

Food for thought:

You know how much of a hindrance these miniatures pose to fast traffic -- the lifeline of the Nation -- not to mention the noise pollution and air pollution.

When do we as a Nation review the law

which says what may be registered as a motor vehicle for our roads and highways and expressways and what may not?

Only meaning: Where do we draw the line?

Now that it has 4 wheels will they permit this 9 bhp rattler on the expressway ?

Will we need a separate lane to protect miniatures from real vehicles?

Ram,believe me mahindra has heard you for sure, saw in a news yesterday that mahindra are working on auto rickshaws with CNG fuel variant after their launch of GIO and would be out by 2010,may be your design might be helpful to them.

Santy · 24th November 2009, 21:37

I would call Renault people real tough guys, they didnt allow M & M to modify Logan product
M&M blames Renault for Logan-jam - dnaindia.com

Imagine Logan with M & M Grill

Jeep people would suicide if they see this mockery of their grill

Cartman · 24th November 2009, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santy

I would call Renault people real tough guys, they didnt allow M & M to modify Logan product
M&M blames Renault for Logan-jam - dnaindia.com

Imagine Logan with M & M Grill

Jeep people would suicide if they see this mockery of their grill

Spare us the horror! The ugly twins are enough to haunt us!

I managed to take a good look at the Gio at Performance Show at Mumbai. It is pretty good for 1.65L.
The Gio is bare basic. Pretty good for those cement shop guys.

I jokingly told the Mahindra guy " isko andar Lamborghini ke baaju mein rakho"
[Keep it beside the Lamborghini]

He replied "isko andar rakha to log sirf isko dekhenge" [If I'll keep this beside the Lamborghini, they'll watch this only!]

vijaythacker · 26th November 2009, 14:10

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Originally Posted by Cartman

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I jokingly told the Mahindra guy " isko andar Lamborghini ke baaju mein rakho"
[Keep it beside the Lamborghini]

He replied "isko andar rakha to log sirf isko dekhenge" [If I'll keep this beside the Lamborghini, they'll watch this only!]

haha ha yeah very much people would watch this one itself and start thnking how come lamborghini delivered this ugly duckling

.

Anthym · 26th November 2009, 14:35

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Originally Posted by teamveevee

According to this news paper report in Business Standard Mahindra's Gio logic

I guess Mahindra have identified the niche spot on.

Maximum_torque · 27th November 2009, 18:52

This news article says India's Mahindra Gio Is the Nano of Trucks

The comparison is apt actually looking at the size and the fuel efficiency of GIO. The comparison is also apt in terms of the number of wheels. Both have four wheels

On a serious note, It is just another three wheel rickshaw on four wheels. But it has been positioned rightly as the convenient goods transport vehicle for quick intra-city operations.

~~h · 8th December 2009, 21:09

I didn't know KOHLER made engines as well, of course it's better known as a sanitary ware manufacturer.

Btw, are there any manufacture left in the world who's not partnered with Mahindra ?

and see this
"Kohler Engines manufactures small engines for riding lawn mowers, garden tractors, walk-behind lawn mowers, concrete construction equipment, outdoor power equipment, welders, pressure washers and other products ...."

Yes, lawn movers give good average.

AbdulRahmanM · 27th May 2010, 14:18

Today i happened to see the GIO in person, i was surprised to see the weird gear positioning. I had somehow missed that in the pictures. I guess the Neutral was in between the 1st and 2nd gears. The gear pattern was somehow totally different from what we are used to. Or i am wrong?

raj_5004 · 27th May 2010, 16:35

you are right! its not the normal 'H' pattern that we are used to in cars.

benkey2 · 9th June 2010, 19:48

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Originally Posted by vinod_nookala

Ugggglyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!! They have just added two wheels to the front cabin of their Champion 3 wheeler. TATA Ace in comparison is so cute and Force's 4 wheeled mini truck is so handsome! You have a looser in your hands M&M carrying forward champions tradition

Where are the design brains that created the original Scorpio? Infact even 1/4th of that brain would have been sufficient!

The design brains that created the scorpio are from Fords Visteon team. this is what i heard when it was launched.

raj_5004 · 9th June 2010, 23:42

from what i have heard, the scorpio was designed in-house.

wildsdi5530 · 10th June 2010, 00:20

Another Cuttiyanae (Small Elephant). Beware highway drivers.

4th November 2009, 21:08	#91
pawan_pullarwar BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pune - Now in Munich, Germany Posts: 778 Thanked: 129 Times	I think, the first thing they have created is the cabinate. Later they have created the remaining body. And somehow they have adjusted the body and cabinate together.
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5th November 2009, 22:06	#92
rajathv8 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 380 Thanked: 760 Times	for a tag of Rs.1.65L it is pretty good. as long as its comfortable to be in (comfort plays a major role considering the time spent in it well be easily thrice+ the average amount of time spent in a car) and the engine does not make a racket it really is OK. but will it meet 27kmpl as stated?
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Santy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thane Posts: 81 Thanked: 12 Times	I would call Renault people real tough guys, they didnt allow M & M to modify Logan product M&M blames Renault for Logan-jam - dnaindia.com Imagine Logan with M & M Grill Jeep people would suicide if they see this mockery of their grill Attached Thumbnails
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27th November 2009, 18:52	#99
Maximum_torque BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 98 Thanked: 3 Times	This news article says India's Mahindra Gio Is the Nano of Trucks The comparison is apt actually looking at the size and the fuel efficiency of GIO. The comparison is also apt in terms of the number of wheels. Both have four wheels On a serious note, It is just another three wheel rickshaw on four wheels. But it has been positioned rightly as the convenient goods transport vehicle for quick intra-city operations.
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8th December 2009, 21:09	#100
~~h BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 145 Thanked: 17 Times	I didn't know KOHLER made engines as well, of course it's better known as a sanitary ware manufacturer. Btw, are there any manufacture left in the world who's not partnered with Mahindra ? and see this "Kohler Engines manufactures small engines for riding lawn mowers, garden tractors, walk-behind lawn mowers, concrete construction equipment, outdoor power equipment, welders, pressure washers and other products ...." Yes, lawn movers give good average.
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27th May 2010, 14:18	#101
AbdulRahmanM BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 168 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Today i happened to see the GIO in person, i was surprised to see the weird gear positioning. I had somehow missed that in the pictures. I guess the Neutral was in between the 1st and 2nd gears. The gear pattern was somehow totally different from what we are used to. Or i am wrong?
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27th May 2010, 16:35	#102
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,238 Thanked: 3,139 Times	you are right! its not the normal 'H' pattern that we are used to in cars.
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9th June 2010, 23:42	#104
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,238 Thanked: 3,139 Times	from what i have heard, the scorpio was designed in-house.
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10th June 2010, 00:20	#105
wildsdi5530 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,434 Thanked: 2,046 Times	Another Cuttiyanae (Small Elephant). Beware highway drivers.
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