Pics: Bajaj's Small Car

extreme_torque · 8th January 2008, 16:53

The pics are there on rediff as well as *************.
Can somebody post the interior pics... I am not able to see them.

jaibir · 8th January 2008, 16:53

If they get this out at even 2 lakhs OTR, it'll give the Maruti 800 and Alto a run for their money.

BUSA · 8th January 2008, 16:54

I am quite sure Bajaj will offer many variants on the car like a 150cc version, then a 180cc, 200cc, 220cc

Alloys might make it to production, knowing Bajaj, who bought the trend of having alloys on almost all its vehicles, now all companies are offering it.

Lalvaz · 8th January 2008, 16:55

The pictures are amazing. Really surprises me as to how much we've progressed. Bajaj has done some amazing work on the design front, and I absolutely love the concept.

If they do manage to produce the final product at anything below 2 lacs (on road) with a mileage of 25+ kmpl, it will be a runaway hit.

Looks like we're going to see a lot more cars on the roads in the next few years. This is all about making cars more affordable and more suited for local conditions.

Excellent job, BAJAJ !!!

Keep it up.

kvish · 8th January 2008, 16:57

Really cool, but front looks a bit like the tata 1L car we saw isnt it?
Is that the reason to reveal the car even before the show?
In any case, its really good design and looks like they have a winner.
Finally finally we can see some m800 competitors!

Ooh as I look closely, no AC vents in the center! Looks like they have a more powerful windsheild vent (from the reflection in one of the photos).

BMW-X5 · 8th January 2008, 16:58

I guess the snaps are from rediff.Please visit the link rediff.com: Here's the Bajaj small car!

I feel its mixture of almost all small cars , WagonR,Santro,Matiz,Spark and even Merc A class ans the smart.

safari_lover · 8th January 2008, 17:08

Well the car looks cool. May be the rear would have been a bit better.

Anyways Bajaj will not be positioning it as 1 Lac car. Its USP is going to be the fuel efficiency.

Here's the video of the interview with Rajiv Bajaj by CNBC : Moneycontrol.com - Video Home

8th January 2008, 17:14

This does not look a production ready model. More likely a demonstration of capabilities and a what-we-could-make-in-future thing, to gauge the janta's interest.

The interiors are exceedingly bland, but will do fine against cars like Maruti 800 if priced around 1.5 ~ 1.8 Lacs. Now have to wait for Bajaj to release more information.

fx45 · 8th January 2008, 17:18

the owners of estilo will be crying with their heads down as bajaj will soon sell similar looking vehicle at half of its price..

this is awosme stuff

india is definately shining now..

speedzak · 8th January 2008, 17:19

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Bajaj beats Tata !

Too good for 1lac.

Is it mentioned anywhere this is going to be a 1L car?? I don't think it will ever be made for that price unless Bajaj has some good plans with Excise guys and government lobbies for special subsidies etc..... Which is near impossible.

A great design. Good and worthy job from Bajaj for sure. Who did they have in their designing team to do this great????

directinjection · 8th January 2008, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

Maybe the 220's engine but water cooled

Come to think of it, if they add two identical cylinders to the 220 engine, you get a 660 CC engine that's similar in capacity to that of Tata's car. As for air-cooled versus water-cooled, well, you have the successful example of Tatra heavy duty trucks doing duty with Indian army, all with air-cooled engines!

rajdoll · 8th January 2008, 17:22

From the Interview it is clear that it is a concept and not at all production ready. Bajaj is going to take another 2-4 years, around that time the whole Car scenario may take some other twist. Good car if launched in next six months with reasonable price else may just be another concept.

RakishRam · 8th January 2008, 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by manojgautham

Have they revealed when it would be launched??

CNBC-TV18 mentioned sometime in 2009, not so far. Is this a pure bajaj design or has it something to do with Renault?

Technocrat · 8th January 2008, 17:28

A good design although looks inspired from i10 Spark Estilo but still very good for a bike maker. The steering looks straight from the Spark though.

I think they will position it as a low cost(around 2L) high mileage(~20 kpl) car than a 1 L car

DileepKS · 8th January 2008, 17:28

Took some wind off Tata's sail didn't they?

8th January 2008, 16:53	#31
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,391 Thanked: 5,190 Times	The pics are there on rediff as well as *************. Can somebody post the interior pics... I am not able to see them.
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jaibir BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 317 Thanked: 50 Times	If they get this out at even 2 lakhs OTR, it'll give the Maruti 800 and Alto a run for their money.
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BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	I am quite sure Bajaj will offer many variants on the car like a 150cc version, then a 180cc, 200cc, 220cc Alloys might make it to production, knowing Bajaj, who bought the trend of having alloys on almost all its vehicles, now all companies are offering it.
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8th January 2008, 16:55	#34
Lalvaz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,422 Thanked: 2,242 Times	Humara Bajaj The pictures are amazing. Really surprises me as to how much we've progressed. Bajaj has done some amazing work on the design front, and I absolutely love the concept. If they do manage to produce the final product at anything below 2 lacs (on road) with a mileage of 25+ kmpl, it will be a runaway hit. Looks like we're going to see a lot more cars on the roads in the next few years. This is all about making cars more affordable and more suited for local conditions. Excellent job, BAJAJ !!! Keep it up.
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8th January 2008, 16:57	#35
kvish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 627 Thanked: 195 Times	Really cool, but front looks a bit like the tata 1L car we saw isnt it? Is that the reason to reveal the car even before the show? In any case, its really good design and looks like they have a winner. Finally finally we can see some m800 competitors! Ooh as I look closely, no AC vents in the center! Looks like they have a more powerful windsheild vent (from the reflection in one of the photos). Last edited by kvish : 8th January 2008 at 16:59.
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8th January 2008, 16:58	#36
BMW-X5 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 188 Thanked: 10 Times	I guess the snaps are from rediff.Please visit the link rediff.com: Here's the Bajaj small car! I feel its mixture of almost all small cars , WagonR,Santro,Matiz,Spark and even Merc A class ans the smart.
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8th January 2008, 17:08	#37
safari_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bengaluru / Bagdal Posts: 1,138 Thanked: 699 Times	Well the car looks cool. May be the rear would have been a bit better. Anyways Bajaj will not be positioning it as 1 Lac car. Its USP is going to be the fuel efficiency. Here's the video of the interview with Rajiv Bajaj by CNBC : Moneycontrol.com - Video Home
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8th January 2008, 17:14	#38
SuperSyn Posts: n/a	This does not look a production ready model. More likely a demonstration of capabilities and a what-we-could-make-in-future thing, to gauge the janta's interest. The interiors are exceedingly bland, but will do fine against cars like Maruti 800 if priced around 1.5 ~ 1.8 Lacs. Now have to wait for Bajaj to release more information.
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8th January 2008, 17:18	#39
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 386 Times	the owners of estilo will be crying with their heads down as bajaj will soon sell similar looking vehicle at half of its price.. this is awosme stuff india is definately shining now..
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8th January 2008, 17:22	#42
rajdoll BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 188 Thanked: 2 Times	From the Interview it is clear that it is a concept and not at all production ready. Bajaj is going to take another 2-4 years, around that time the whole Car scenario may take some other twist. Good car if launched in next six months with reasonable price else may just be another concept.
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8th January 2008, 17:28	#44
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,701 Times	A good design although looks inspired from i10 Spark Estilo but still very good for a bike maker. The steering looks straight from the Spark though. I think they will position it as a low cost(around 2L) high mileage(~20 kpl) car than a 1 L car
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8th January 2008, 17:28	#45
DileepKS BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 137 Thanked: 8 Times	Took some wind off Tata's sail didn't they?
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