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Mahindra ROXOR UTV

 

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Sedan concept to be unveiled at Geneva

Mahindra Roxor UTV

 

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Sedan concept to be unveiled at Geneva

Tata EVision Sedan concept unveiled @ Geneva International Motor Show 2018

From Autocar India

Tata Motors commemorated its 20th consecutive year of participation at the Geneva motor show in style with the global unveiling of the sleek all-electric E-Vision Sedan Concept. While the sedan concept had been teased in the run up to the motor show, contrary to expectations, it comes built on an EV derivative of Tata’s Omega platform (shared with Land Rover) rather than the Alfa platform (better known as AMP) that is to underpin future hatchback, sedan and small SUV models from Tata. However, the E-Vision Sedan Concept is a design study at this point and the real emphasis is on the flexibility of the Omega platform to be modified to host electric powertrains, as well as the interior concept for Tata EVs of the future.

Like the H5X SUV and 45X hatchback concept that premiered at Auto Expo 2018, the E-Vision Concept is styled to Tata’s latest Impact Design 2.0 design language. By extension that means the look is a huge departure from all that we’ve seen from the carmaker so far. There is a clear visual link to the 45X hatchback concept at the front, what with the slim LED headlamps that flow out from the grille at either end. However, the grille is larger here and brushed aluminium has been used to good effect to embellish what Tata calls the ‘humanity line’ that underlines the grille and headlights. In general, the E-Vision’s front-end looks more ‘evolved’ vis-à-vis that of the 45X concept. The sedan’s smoothly surfaced front bumper, replete with its L-shaped elements and brushed aluminum chin, do suggest as much.

The E-Vision breaks the typical three-box sedan template with an almost fastback-like shape, but, like the Tigor, the boot has a conventional opening. Large 21-inch wheels, the broad C-pillar and a bold and pronounced shoulder line lend solidity to the design, yet there’s a certain visual delicacy with which the roof flows into the tail section. Other details of note at the sides include flush-fitting door handles, sculpted outside mirrors and the use of aluminium to line the top of the windows and base of the doors.
There’s a liberal dose of aluminium at the base of the rear bumper too but the defining design element has to be the recessed section for the high-set tail-lights. Surfacing is crisp and clean throughout and you wouldn’t be wrong to think the concept is from a premium European carmaker; the execution is that good.

Tata Motors had disclosed a new focus on cabin ambience and the human-machine interface on cars built to Impact Design 2.0, and the E-Vision concept’s interior does show the result of that focus. There’s a decidedly premium look to the cabin with a generous use of high-quality wood and upmarket materials. Light colours aid the feeling of space on the inside, further enhanced by the floating dashboard that does without a centre console that extends to the floor. Tata’s designers claim to have made full use of the packaging flexibility allowed by the EV platform to maximise cabin room, and the E-Vision demonstrates how electric vehicle cabins will differ from those of conventional internal combustion engine-powered cars.

The dashboard itself is minimalist in design and is home to dual instrument screens (a hidden screen atop the dash and a retractable screen at the base of the centre console) that remain concealed when not in use. Tata says the rear seats too are fully adjustable and promise to be big on headroom and knee room.

As mentioned earlier, the E-Vision Sedan Concept comes built on a dedicated EV derivative of Tata’s Omega architecture. Tata Motors' engineers say changes to the underbody were sufficient to convert the conventional architecture, designed for combustion engine applications, to one that could be used for electric vehicles. The Omega EV platform is modular, flexible and scalable and ‘will address the range of performance attributes for long range travel.’ Only a few technical details have been revealed as yet, but some of the highlights include a sub-7sec 0-100kph time and a max speed of 200kph. Again, while battery capacity or charging times are not known, Tata has disclosed the E-Vision Sedan Concept offers fast-charging capability.

Also onboard is a ‘prognostics controller for forecasting service requirements of vital components, predictive energy management based on live traffic and connected technologies such as cloud computing, analytics and geospatial mapping’. The E-Vision Sedan Concept is also equipped with advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) features.

 

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TATA Motors EVision Concept

TATA Motors At Geneva

TATA Motors EVision - Production variant not yet approved.

TATA Motors 45X - Production variant approved - Test mules trialing

TATA Motors H5X - Production variant approved - Test mules trialing

 

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This one can easily compete with Elantra/Corolla.

 

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Kia's debut in India

 

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Tata eVision Electric Luxury Sedan: Key details including launch timeline revealed
Posted on March 8, 2018 by CarToq Editor

Tata Motors has just showcased the eVision electric sedan concept at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. We now have a list of details about the new car, including information on when it will be put into serial production. Guenter Butschek, the managing director of Tata Motors, has revealed that the car will now be presented in front of the Tata board for approval later this month. Once green-lighted for production, the eVision electric luxury sedan will be put into production sometime in 2020 or 2022. It is too early to guess the price of the car, but considering it is electric, its likely to be costlier than the Tata Hexa crossover, currently their most expensive vehicle in India.



This is because it will be battery powered and also because it will be quite luxurious, with a size that puts it in the Toyota Camry-Skoda Superb league. Other interesting bits of the car include its battery range and performance capability. The car will be able to do a 300 kilometer distance on a full charge of its batteries. It will be capable of a top speed of nearly 200 Kph while the 0-100 Kph acceleration run will take just 7 seconds. This will make the eVision the quickest Tata car ever produced.

Guenter Butschek, the MD of Tata Motors said,

The E-Vision Sedan Concept is one of the most definitive and aspirational product by an Indian OEM and will be a game changer, reiterating our commitment to offer world-class design, technology and drive the EV revolution to build a sustainable future.

The eVision is built on the Omega EV platform, borrowed by Tata Motors from Land Rover. This platform is modular and scalable, which means that a wide range of electric cars can be built on it. The new electric sedan uses the Impact 2.0 design language, also seen on new Tata car concepts such as the H5X SUV and the 45X premium hatchback. The eVision showed high quality, minimalist interiors at the Geneva Motor Show, and prospective buyers of this car will be hoping that these interiors will be offered on the production version as well.

 

[KapitaanAli]

Mahindra Mojo UT300:

Husqvarna Svartpilen
Expected launch: Late 2018

The much-awaited Husqvarna twins have been finally spied in India. The Svartpilen is a scrambler-style street bike which is meant to handle the rough patches as good as the smooth tarmac surface. The Svartpilen gets off-road spec tyres with spoke alloy wheels. Other bits like the front USD and rear mono suspension remain same as the Vitpilen. KTM will build both the motorcycles at Bajaj’s Chakan plant and will export them from here.


Husqvarna Vitpilen
Expected launch: Late 2018

Husqvarna, a part of KTM will launch the Vitpilen and Svartpilen based on the KTM Duke. The Vitpilen is a cafe-racer styled motorcycle that will take on the Royal Enfield Continental GT in India. The lower handlebars make sure that the motorcycle gets an aggressive riding position. It will use the same chassis and engine as the KTM 390 Duke. The name means white arrow.

Tork T6X

Expected launch: Mid 2018

The Pune-based firm has unveiled India’s first fully-electric motorcycle. The motorcycle will be powered by Li-ion battery and will have a maximum range of 100 km. The batteries charge to full in about 2 hours and Tork says that the battery attains 80% of charge in just one hour. The company is also working to install charging stations in the Pune city first and then the motorcycle will be launched in the other major cities of the country. The electric bike will be launched later this year.

 

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All fine, here in South Africa, Mahindra and Tata are here; Mahindra's bakkies are good but only up to 80k; they then start having transmission issues; part supply is scarce and you have to wait for months before they show up. Hence sales have dropped a lot.

 

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Mahindra ROXOR UTV

^^
Gr8 M&M, now a 2-door, stripped and de-rated version of below full-size Bolero for the growing army of IT-wallahs pls.

(c) http://jeepclub.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/JC-modified-bolero5.jpg

 

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TVS Apache RTR 160 4V:

 

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Tata Hybrid city buses for Bombay city

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