Sonalika's new MUV - Rhino

bigman · 26th January 2006, 01:26

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Exactly! How do you know its of poor quality??????????????

If they are going to be using Rover bits and pieces (although I doubt it) then I would be worried about the quality especially if they went for the Rover developed K series engine that was used on the Freelanders. It is one of the worst engines out there and prone to head gasket failure.

bigman · 26th January 2006, 01:29

The rhino web site is up and running
[SIZE=2][/SIZE]
http://www.icml.co.in/

ambylimo · 26th January 2006, 03:55

i believe the vehicle was up at display podium at the recently concluded auto

expo...the vehicle is being produced in technical collaboration with with UK'S MG ROVER

group...Sonalika Group Chairman L D Mittal said the company is in the process of

developing a four wheeler to be run on hydrogen.

trinadha · 26th January 2006, 09:16

what worries me is that they have spefied it to bsII NOT3 so wouldnt the city cabs get access to the rhino ... i dont like this car very much but i want the competition to heat up that would be better for all buyers

Steeroid · 26th January 2006, 10:01

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Originally Posted by bigman

If they are going to be using Rover bits and pieces (although I doubt it) then I would be worried about the quality especially if they went for the Rover developed K series engine that was used on the Freelanders. It is one of the worst engines out there and prone to head gasket failure.

Its a turbo-charged Isuzu (the one in the Amby/Conti is NA), which makes it similar to the engine on the Kazwa (another one-off MPV, made by a bidi manufacturer in Kerala)...which was pretty good.

I think the Rover talk was just for public consumption, so that nobody asks them how they can go on their own. I dont see how Rover can contribute to this project, except by jacking up the cost.

sajo · 26th January 2006, 10:27

The DLX is pretty well equipped. Also, according to the specs, it complies to Bharat II norms. So no Rhino for Pune/Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore etc. 75 PS from a turbocharged 2L ? Is it an ohv engine?

swathyd · 29th March 2007, 16:36

The rover engine developed jointly by icml and rover is a real gem. there are lot of takers for that engine one among them are proton from malaysia. if the icml want to capture india market then they should put rover engine into a redesigned rhino. then it will do wonders. And also will be an inspiration for indian manufacturers.

rahul_intlad · 29th March 2007, 23:25

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The rover engine developed jointly by icml and rover is a real gem.

Is this engine present on the rhino rover,since there was talk about Hindustan motors supplying the engines(at least initially).

Also any tech specs of the engine(the rover one),because I have heard there would be two variants of the rover engines producing around 100 and 130 bhp(both 2 L).

kdeepakk · 30th March 2007, 00:18

Hello All

I recently saw a Rhino in Bangalore. This was standing in front of Prerana Motors Bangalore. It was white in color, when i saw it first, i was wondering which is this vehicle, but when i was closing...i saw the name Rhino behind it. I was not able to take any snap cos it was on a busy road and was not able to stop my car for a long time... just parked for couple of seconds and watched the vehicle.

But the looks of the car was good, finish was good, it is shorter than Safari.... cos it was parked behind safari, so was able to judge. I was not able to see the front cos it was parked behind Safari.

Thats it.... if i see it again...will take snaps...

Regards
Deepak

kpbhatt · 30th March 2007, 12:21

here's a detailed report on the ICML Rhino by Overdrive Mag :

http://www.*************/showstory.php?storyid=119

thalavoy · 30th March 2007, 13:09

Isnt a 170mm ground clearance low for an MUV?

ritayan · 30th March 2007, 13:30

kpbhat the link is not working

dogdiga · 30th March 2007, 17:52

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Originally Posted by ritayan

kpbhat the link is not working

replace **** by 'overdrive . in' without the spaces and quotes

hell_rider · 30th March 2007, 23:20

Overdrive's report on ICML's initiatives / progress on the Rhino look pretty impressive for a startup to accomplish in 3 odd years.

Good luck ICML !!!

ranc · 31st March 2007, 12:05

Hell Rider

The overdrive report is close to an year old report, I dont think ICML has been able to acheive any of the intiatives/progress that they have talked about in that report, fact is I have not seen a single vehicle or a dealership. I feel they have some big time issues that they are still fighting to resolve else they would have started selling them by now.

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bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	The rhino web site is up and running [SIZE=2][/SIZE] http://www.icml.co.in/
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ambylimo BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: (Toronto) Ahmedabad Posts: 149 Thanked: 0 Times	i believe the vehicle was up at display podium at the recently concluded auto expo...the vehicle is being produced in technical collaboration with with UK'S MG ROVER group...Sonalika Group Chairman L D Mittal said the company is in the process of developing a four wheeler to be run on hydrogen.
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trinadha BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 244 Thanked: 22 Times	what worries me is that they have spefied it to bsII NOT3 so wouldnt the city cabs get access to the rhino ... i dont like this car very much but i want the competition to heat up that would be better for all buyers
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sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,153 Times	The DLX is pretty well equipped. Also, according to the specs, it complies to Bharat II norms. So no Rhino for Pune/Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore etc. 75 PS from a turbocharged 2L ? Is it an ohv engine? Last edited by sajo : 26th January 2006 at 10:28.
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swathyd BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: thiruvananthapuram Posts: 774 Thanked: 25 Times	The rover engine developed jointly by icml and rover is a real gem. there are lot of takers for that engine one among them are proton from malaysia. if the icml want to capture india market then they should put rover engine into a redesigned rhino. then it will do wonders. And also will be an inspiration for indian manufacturers.
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30th March 2007, 00:18	#39
kdeepakk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 272 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	Rhino Hello All I recently saw a Rhino in Bangalore. This was standing in front of Prerana Motors Bangalore. It was white in color, when i saw it first, i was wondering which is this vehicle, but when i was closing...i saw the name Rhino behind it. I was not able to take any snap cos it was on a busy road and was not able to stop my car for a long time... just parked for couple of seconds and watched the vehicle. But the looks of the car was good, finish was good, it is shorter than Safari.... cos it was parked behind safari, so was able to judge. I was not able to see the front cos it was parked behind Safari. Thats it.... if i see it again...will take snaps... Regards Deepak
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kpbhatt BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 349 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	here's a detailed report on the ICML Rhino by Overdrive Mag : http://www.*************/showstory.php?storyid=119
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thalavoy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 406 Thanked: 77 Times View My Garage	Isnt a 170mm ground clearance low for an MUV?
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hell_rider BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 538 Thanked: 61 Times	Overdrive's report on ICML's initiatives / progress on the Rhino look pretty impressive for a startup to accomplish in 3 odd years. Good luck ICML !!!
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ranc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lost somewhere on the Leh Manali hway Posts: 516 Thanked: 14 Times	Hell Rider The overdrive report is close to an year old report, I dont think ICML has been able to acheive any of the intiatives/progress that they have talked about in that report, fact is I have not seen a single vehicle or a dealership. I feel they have some big time issues that they are still fighting to resolve else they would have started selling them by now.
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