Rumoured new tavera by end of the year

rahul_intlad · 4th March 2007, 14:12

I been hearing this rumour for quite a while now,but now even folks at,The Hindu feels we would see a facelifted tavera by the end of the year.

I hope GM brings in a more refined engine[less noisier too] and puts in a better gearbox apart from the cosmetic changes.

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Remember that both cars[referring to the tata safari and the Chevrolet tavera are due for a facelift later this year and hence the resale value may take a hit.

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The Hindu : Metro Plus Kochi / Wheels : Virtual Mechanic

rahul_intlad · 5th March 2007, 14:13

Just dug out their 2.5l common rail engine specs from the isuzu france site,
it translates to something like this,No idea if this is the engine heading for india however.

4JK1-TC, 2.5L, diesel turbo intercooler, 4 cylinders on line, feeding system Super Common Rail, Emissions Euro 4, power 100Kw (136 CH)@3600rpm and a engine torque of 294Nm@1800-3200rpm.

Source:
ISUZU

rahul_intlad · 4th April 2007, 11:12

Tuskhy,sajo am continuing from this thread,since we where going OT there

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/402484-post129.html

So we have a new tavera with beige trims,but what about changes to the engine.

Also the isuzu panther did it look like this:
http://www.isuzu.co.jp/world/product...ge/panther.jpg

Maybe the next facelift for the tavera in india even.

tushky · 4th April 2007, 11:23

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Originally Posted by rahul_intlad

Tuskhy,sajo am continuing from this thread,since we where going OT there

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/402484-post129.html

So we have a new tavera with beige trims,but what about changes to the engine.

Also the isuzu panther did it look like this:
http://www.isuzu.co.jp/world/product...ge/panther.jpg

Maybe the next facelift for the tavera in india even.

no. isuzu panther was same as our tavera. and i think the tavera in chevy spark pic is not all new. coz it will not come with only new beige interiors.

Vid6639 · 4th April 2007, 11:26

the tyres look SUVish.

sajo · 4th April 2007, 19:59

The Isuzu Panther I keep seeing has something different than the Indian Tavera. I cant quite put my finger on it, but probably its the larger glass area?

benbsb29 · 5th April 2007, 14:10

Sajo, i guess its also higher than the Tavera, which is designed more as a people mover.

sam_78 · 5th April 2007, 14:15

i feel ,GM needs to act fast cos the Tavera is one of the dated vehicles on indian roads .

drifter · 5th April 2007, 14:19

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The Isuzu Panther I keep seeing has something different than the Indian Tavera.

The Isuzu Panther is the same as the tavera except for that it came with spare wheel on the tailgate along with side claddings, fatter tyres and alloys to match and biege interiors. Have seen it in person....and it looks quite desirable for an MPV if you know what i mean.

Drifter

khanak · 5th April 2007, 14:42

I guess the best we can expect in the new Tavera is everything that comes on the Panther i.e.

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spare wheel on the tailgate along with side claddings, fatter tyres and alloys to match and biege interiors

hmishra83 · 5th April 2007, 15:49

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Originally Posted by khanak

I guess the best we can expect in the new Tavera is everything that comes on the Panther i.e.

I second that thought. But yeah, probably a little improved ground clearance would help.

sajo · 5th April 2007, 20:34

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Originally Posted by drifter

The Isuzu Panther is the same as the tavera except for that it came with spare wheel on the tailgate along with side claddings, fatter tyres and alloys to match and biege interiors. Have seen it in person....and it looks quite desirable for an MPV if you know what i mean.

Drifter

Yep, I have seen that one long before the Indian version was launched. The one I am referring to, is a sort of a hybrid, with bowtie logo on the grille and the steering wheel, but Panther badgings on the rear.

swathyd · 7th April 2007, 00:12

Isuzu is the best manufacturer of diesel engines in japan. Their engine and gearbox are known for their bulletproof reliability. My friend is using an isuzu gearbox (1982) which is serving its third vehicle . might have completed million kms and still running perfectly in his diesel amby.

rider60 · 8th April 2007, 00:39

man that would be a great news if its true.
and i hope the shape of tavera's body remains the same. for i think it mimics the gmc of america often shown in the movies used by the fbi and other govt agencies of america. i just love that suv shape.

itwasntme · 21st August 2007, 13:41

Guys,
Sorry for bumping up an old thread but is there any further news on the 'new' Tavera a.k.a Isuzu Panther? Even though the Neo facelify makes it look better, is GM India going to CRDi it soon?

5th March 2007, 14:13	#2
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	Just dug out their 2.5l common rail engine specs from the isuzu france site, it translates to something like this,No idea if this is the engine heading for india however. 4JK1-TC, 2.5L, diesel turbo intercooler, 4 cylinders on line, feeding system Super Common Rail, Emissions Euro 4, power 100Kw (136 CH)@3600rpm and a engine torque of 294Nm@1800-3200rpm. Source: ISUZU Last edited by rahul_intlad : 5th March 2007 at 14:22.
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rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	Tuskhy,sajo am continuing from this thread,since we where going OT there http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/402484-post129.html So we have a new tavera with beige trims,but what about changes to the engine. Also the isuzu panther did it look like this: http://www.isuzu.co.jp/world/product...ge/panther.jpg Maybe the next facelift for the tavera in india even.
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Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,730 Thanked: 43,474 Times View My Garage	the tyres look SUVish.
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sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,153 Times	The Isuzu Panther I keep seeing has something different than the Indian Tavera. I cant quite put my finger on it, but probably its the larger glass area?
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benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,222 Times View My Garage	Sajo, i guess its also higher than the Tavera, which is designed more as a people mover.
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sam_78 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 80 Thanked: 0 Times	i feel ,GM needs to act fast cos the Tavera is one of the dated vehicles on indian roads .
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swathyd BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: thiruvananthapuram Posts: 774 Thanked: 25 Times	Isuzu is the best manufacturer of diesel engines in japan. Their engine and gearbox are known for their bulletproof reliability. My friend is using an isuzu gearbox (1982) which is serving its third vehicle . might have completed million kms and still running perfectly in his diesel amby.
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rider60 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bhagyanagaram. (A.K.A. Hyderabad) Posts: 1,620 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	man that would be a great news if its true. and i hope the shape of tavera's body remains the same. for i think it mimics the gmc of america often shown in the movies used by the fbi and other govt agencies of america. i just love that suv shape.
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21st August 2007, 13:41	#15
itwasntme Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 6,982 Thanked: 12,533 Times View My Garage	Guys, Sorry for bumping up an old thread but is there any further news on the 'new' Tavera a.k.a Isuzu Panther? Even though the Neo facelify makes it look better, is GM India going to CRDi it soon?
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