Spotted Sonata Embera Mini Limousine!!

harry10 · 22nd October 2008, 21:45

Hi,
On last Sunday while coming back from Khan market in Delhi spotted this Mini - Limousine. Seems its Sonata emberra made into stretch Limousine.
Upon inquiring from the driver he told me its of some Mr. Dalmiya of Dalmiya group. He also let us sit inside and click some pics. Due to lack of time couldnt get more info as was with friends.
Has anyone else spotted the same or any other . Do share

Sorry for the picture quality as clicked from my Mobicam and it was night as well!

Dippy · 22nd October 2008, 22:26

This looks like a DC creation as well. Can make out from the interiors and the panels on the insides.

mohitd · 22nd October 2008, 22:59

I dont quite agree.
However much we may abuse DC his interior jobs are really good and classy.
At least thats what I feel.

abhik · 22nd October 2008, 23:09

If its Delhi it might very well be Pandit & Co.

frankmehta · 22nd October 2008, 23:46

the number plate and front grille are pure DC giveaways.. its surely a DC. he uses the same font on all his cars.

iraghava · 23rd October 2008, 00:16

I don't think it's a Pandit & Co. job Abhik.

jkdas · 23rd October 2008, 00:22

The stitching and the glossy cushion makes the interior look cheap IMHO.
And the placement of car phone and audio is not at all ergonomic.

Steeroid · 23rd October 2008, 02:09

Cushions are probably based on Mr.Dalmiya's personal preferences and I wont comment on them (though I'm tempted to). Still, the chap complaining about the glossy cushions is the one with red carpets in his truck

Speaking of carpets - the clear plastic mats on the inside reek of cost-cutting. WHY, I wonder - if the guy can get a car stretched at some cost, the least he could do is get himself some decent carpeting on the inside! I mean, red carpets inside a Safari are entirely understandable

but this just doesnt cut the mustard!

Mpower · 23rd October 2008, 02:30

Car looks good on the outside. In fact the Embera looks better when its chopped and stretched. I was gonna say DC did all of us a favor by leaving the exterior untouched..and then I read about the grille. Come on Dilip! its a stately limo...you need some chrome on the grille. Advice to Mr.Dalmia->trash the plastic and put the stock grille back on.

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Speaking of carpets - the clear plastic mats on the inside reek of cost-cutting. WHY, I wonder - if the guy can get a car stretched at some cost, the least he could do is get himself some decent carpeting on the inside!

Maybe because it is/was raining? just a hunch. I know a friend who puts them on only during the moonsoons.

Dippy · 23rd October 2008, 10:40

The stretches done at DC are quite good interior wise . Seats are pretty comfortable as well. I could make that this is a DC by the way the interior is done up, the central control panel, intercom and audio placement etc.

madan80 · 23rd October 2008, 13:03

IMHO it looks decent from the outside, but the inside it a little *Jang* for my liking (Personal preference- i would have liked a nice soothing color on the inside)
Also, those look like the rubber mats- must be to ensure that the intereiors dont get dirty!

jkdas · 23rd October 2008, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

Cushions are probably based on Mr.Dalmiya's personal preferences and I wont comment on them (though I'm tempted to). Still, the chap complaining about the glossy cushions is the one with red carpets in his truck

Speaking of carpets - the clear plastic mats on the inside reek of cost-cutting. WHY, I wonder - if the guy can get a car stretched at some cost, the least he could do is get himself some decent carpeting on the inside! I mean, red carpets inside a Safari are entirely understandable

but this just doesnt cut the mustard!

I added cushion in my Safari

Two of them!

Had they tried a different stitch pattern, it would have looked plush and leather.

Maverick1977 · 23rd October 2008, 15:36

Whats that thing above the Car Phone? From a 1st glance it indeed looks like a HU of a typical Car Audio system. Pl clarify.

badboyscad · 23rd October 2008, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maverick1977

Whats that thing above the Car Phone? From a 1st glance it indeed looks like a HU of a typical Car Audio system. Pl clarify.

Ofcourse, it is a HU.

harry10 · 23rd October 2008, 16:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maverick1977

Whats that thing above the Car Phone? From a 1st glance it indeed looks like a HU of a typical Car Audio system. Pl clarify.

Yes it was a Pioneer HU.

22nd October 2008, 21:45	#1
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,737 Thanked: 3,876 Times View My Garage	Spotted Sonata Embera Mini Limousine!! Hi, On last Sunday while coming back from Khan market in Delhi spotted this Mini - Limousine. Seems its Sonata emberra made into stretch Limousine. Upon inquiring from the driver he told me its of some Mr. Dalmiya of Dalmiya group. He also let us sit inside and click some pics. Due to lack of time couldnt get more info as was with friends. Has anyone else spotted the same or any other . Do share Sorry for the picture quality as clicked from my Mobicam and it was night as well! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Rehaan : 23rd October 2008 at 10:55. Reason: Please blank out the numberplates before posting as per the rules. 2 Pictures removed.
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22nd October 2008, 22:26	#2
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,597 Thanked: 2,737 Times	This looks like a DC creation as well. Can make out from the interiors and the panels on the insides.
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22nd October 2008, 22:59	#3
mohitd BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calcutta Posts: 140 Thanked: 2 Times	I dont quite agree. However much we may abuse DC his interior jobs are really good and classy. At least thats what I feel.
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22nd October 2008, 23:09	#4
abhik BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 848 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	If its Delhi it might very well be Pandit & Co.
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22nd October 2008, 23:46	#5
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,021 Thanked: 3,633 Times View My Garage	the number plate and front grille are pure DC giveaways.. its surely a DC. he uses the same font on all his cars.
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23rd October 2008, 00:16	#6
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 272 Times View My Garage	I don't think it's a Pandit & Co. job Abhik.
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23rd October 2008, 00:22	#7
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	The stitching and the glossy cushion makes the interior look cheap IMHO. And the placement of car phone and audio is not at all ergonomic.
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23rd October 2008, 02:09	#8
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,752 Times	Cushions are probably based on Mr.Dalmiya's personal preferences and I wont comment on them (though I'm tempted to). Still, the chap complaining about the glossy cushions is the one with red carpets in his truck Speaking of carpets - the clear plastic mats on the inside reek of cost-cutting. WHY, I wonder - if the guy can get a car stretched at some cost, the least he could do is get himself some decent carpeting on the inside! I mean, red carpets inside a Safari are entirely understandable but this just doesnt cut the mustard!
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23rd October 2008, 10:40	#10
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,597 Thanked: 2,737 Times	The stretches done at DC are quite good interior wise . Seats are pretty comfortable as well. I could make that this is a DC by the way the interior is done up, the central control panel, intercom and audio placement etc.
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23rd October 2008, 13:03	#11
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	IMHO it looks decent from the outside, but the inside it a little Jang for my liking (Personal preference- i would have liked a nice soothing color on the inside) Also, those look like the rubber mats- must be to ensure that the intereiors dont get dirty! Last edited by madan80 : 23rd October 2008 at 13:04. Reason: Yippie!~ 900th post! tough work! :)
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23rd October 2008, 15:36	#13
Maverick1977 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 999 Thanked: 922 Times View My Garage	Whats that thing above the Car Phone? From a 1st glance it indeed looks like a HU of a typical Car Audio system. Pl clarify.
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