[Rehaan]

Big shoutout to Suhaas307 for shooting these pictures & his coverage of the Auto Expo. Thanks for sharing!

This is the DC TCA (Titanium, Carbon and Aluminium). It's positioned above the Avanti with an expected Rs. 50 lakh price-tag:


It certainly looks very well proportioned. I think it's a good looking car without any deal-breaking styling faux pas:


It's mid-engined, and powered by a Euro 6, 3800cc 320 BHP engine, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission:


It will be introduced in the next 6-8 months in a limited run of 299 cars, each personally signed by DC:


I'm impressed with the way it looks. You could take the TCA to a Cars & Coffee meet and it would fit right in with the supercars:


Projectors at the front, and a large faux mesh insert below it:


Some possibly real venting, and some faux mesh again (it's been used a lot):


The show car was riding on the 20" Pirelli P Zeros:


I liked the fact that the 'TCA' badging on the side is in black 3-dimensional lettering:


Note the tricolor positioned behind the window:


The interior was not openly displayed, since it is incomplete. Suhaas307 said it looked a lot better than the Avanti, with more chrome highlights, carbon fibre bits and elegant touches:


Intake and venting for the 3.8L V6. Note the door handles with the old-school keyhole:


Panel-gaps look tight and consistent, though Suhaas noted that there are still bits of fit & finish that need tweaking before production:


The mid-mounted engine-cover is made of translucent black plastic (though a lot of what you're seeing is reflections of the ceiling):


The gaps in the paneling are a cool design touch:


While basic engine specs were shared, the source of the final engine to be used for production has not been disclosed yet:

[Rehaan]

DC Hammer



The fully enclosed bodywork makes the Thar look like a more modern offering:


Suhaas307 says it looks more like a factory-job than most of DC's other work:


The classic jeep front grill has been maintained - but modernized with projector headlights and torpedo-like fog lights:


Note the bronzed-look on the mesh and wiper arms:


Roof lights… or given their positioning, sky-lights?


Wait a minute… is this a play on "HUMMER"? Note the Thor-like hammer symbol too:


The front fender flows over into a large moulded side-step:


And then back up to the flared rear wheel-arch:


Retro looking chrome wheels suit the look:


What looks like a part of the taillight is actually a red plastic molding. It did a good job of fooling me until I saw it up close:


The interiors are certainly on the flashier side:


Red leather with quilted stitching adorns the door pads and the seats. The faux walnut paneling looks a bit mismatched here:


Steering wheel matches the red & black colour scheme too. Lot's of chrome garnishing on the dials:


All-red dashboard, and once again the faux wood looks out of place to me. That said, I'm undoubtedly not the target customer here:


View from the rear seats:


The roof is vaulted, with the center portion containing multiple cabin lights:


Open the tailgate and the foot-board automatically extends outwards and retracts when it's shut (ala Range Rover):

[Rehaan]

DC Lounge



DC also showcased their DC lounge, now based on the Innova Crysta:


Great choice of wheels, and the body-cladding though a bit bulky, blends in fairly well:


There have been no major design changes to the front half of the cabin, besides updated upholstery - which looks really nice:


Here's a closer look at how thick the body-cladding is. The plus side is that this would protect the paint from a lot of urban scars:


Open the door, and a foot-board automatically extends out. Note that it's split into two, with the front & rear getting individual foot-boards:


The rear is completely isolated from the driver, with several value-adds built in. Suhaas says fit & finish are not quite factory, but its decent with significant room for improvement:


Tables fold out. Note that the table-top can also slide towards the passenger, exposing cup holders and some more storage space:


A mini cooling box sits at the center, just below a set of AC vents:


The 3rd row has been removed completely, and the 2nd row moved back. Suhaas says the reclining rear seats are comfortable and work well. Note the supportive wings on the headrests:


3 memory buttons remember your saved seat positions, making it quick & easy to switch from one position to another:


Electric seat controls are placed on the left side of the squab. Note the lumbar adjustment too:


The roof gets two large light panels, as well as another set of AC vents:

[Rehaan]

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[blackwasp]

For the first time I am finding the DC designs to be appealing.

TCA - Looks awesome!
Hammer - Exterior is nice, but I hope the interiors can be toned down a bit as per customer order.
DC Lounge - Looks like a good idea for the chauffeured Sheths! Way more interior space than any sedan and the Toyota reliability.

[abhinavsureka]

TCA should be interesting. Giving the option of a manual would make it even nicer!!

The Thar based thing looks like crap. Interiors are way too gaudy.. too much plastic on the exterior will look worn out and warp really quick and whoever buys this will regret wasting their money on cosmetic nonsense. Better to get offroad specific mods done with the same money (or maybe less)
This is my personal opinion. People who like the "Hammer" please dont be offended!

[Whiplash7]

TCA - Way better in terms of appearance compared to its predecessor. Looks a lot more authentic. The headlights look spectacular but the front grill resembles the mouth of a gold fish. a few more generations and this car could end up as poster material.

[condor]

DC looks to have come up quite nicely now, compared to the flashy stuff earlier.

Originally Posted by Rehaan

The interiors are certainly on the flashier side:
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Liked the bronze touch and the side-step. But the interiors are beyond flash - it is screaming !

[MartinVirage]

Is it just me or the DC TCA has a DSG gearbox or maybe just a gear stick head then?

[dZired]

Saw the DC Hammer during the Auto Expo and it does look great. Surely one of the best modifications by the design house, as far as exteriors are concerned. I am not a fan of the red interiors though.

The DC TCA too is a looker! It indeed has better proportions than the Avanti. I do like the fact that they have managed to get rid of the bloated rear profile of its smaller sibling. However, fit and finish still leave much to be desired, as the character lines on many continuous panels didn't seem to be properly aligned.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by Rehaan

The classic jeep front grill has been maintained - but modernized with projector headlights and torpedo-like fog lights:

Actually no!

The DC grill is a 6 slot one, whereas the Jeep brand / Mahindra Thar grill is a seven slot one.

DC probably didn't want to lock horns with FCA.

[meetgds]

As much as I love the exteriors of the Hammer, the interiors are a pain for the eyes! Too much red, and while this colour scheme might actually look great on a sports car, it just doesn't feel right for something like the Thar.

[TheHkrish]

Are DC cars road legal ?, incase if we opt for one should we be tailing RTOs to get it added to RC ?,

[SJM1214]

I have seen DC's Avanti in flesh and bone, I didn't find it exciting. TCA looks amazing and impressive. Frist time, I liked something from DC's stable.

And then, there is DC hammer. I am back to ground zero. Thar is basically an offroader, whats the need of this much of plastic on an offroader. Open the door of DC hammer and you have the striking red interior. I "ll choose to close the door and move ahead.

[swiftnfurious]

Some pics of the DC TCA.



Is that ORVM a bit too familiar? See below!!