Tata Magic Iris!

[2o6]

It's supposed to replace all the rickshaws and 3-wheel trucks that are currently on the streets of India. Power comes from an 11HP, 683cc diesel engine. It actually manages to seat five and propel the car up to a maximum 34MPH.



I think it serves it's purpose well. I like it's kinda cute and shapely stature.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/06/auto-expo-2010-tata-magic-iris-is-ready-to-take-on-the-trike/

[SVT666]

No.  It's not cute.  It's hideous.

[2o6]

No.  It's not cute.  It's hideous.

Well obviously, given it's small stature and low cost, I think it looks rather well polished.



It's not going to be a freaking Veyron.

[Tave]

It looks really front-heavy, like it would tip forward if you did a panic stop @ top speed.

[FoMoJo]

How many people can you pile into it?

[2o6]

It looks really front-heavy, like it would tip forward if you did a panic stop @ top speed.

34MPH?


I don't think it looks worse than any other Kei Van.

Subaru Sambar

How many people can you pile into it?

Tata is claiming five. But I only think two real people can have that rear bench.

[RomanChariot]

It looks like someone took a '65 Ford Econoline van, shrunk it and then beat it with an ugly stick.  It looks like some sort of an insect.

[heelntoe]

I'd guess 14.

Holy crap, that thing looks like it's about sneeze.

[heelntoe]

I liked the original magic, i wonder why they had to go mess it up.

Tata is claiming five. But I only think two real people can have that rear bench.

believe me, that rear bench will seat at least 4 people.

[Tave]

34MPH?


I don't think it looks worse than any other Kei Van.

Subaru Sambar

It looks like it has half the wheelbase, twice the front-overhang, and none of the rear-overhang of that van.

[FoMoJo]

[quote author=2o6 link=topic=20957.msg1237206#msg1237206
Tata is claiming five. But I only think two real people can have that rear bench.

believe me, that rear bench will seat at least 4 people.

...plus 4 goats and, at least, half a dozen chickens .

[heelntoe]

This thing is rear engined though, if that makes a difference.

...plus 4 goats and, at least, half a dozen chickens .

[2o6]

I liked the original magic, i wonder why they had to go mess it up.

Is it true that the Magic has OPTIONAL suspension?

[heelntoe]

Is it true that the Magic has OPTIONAL suspension?

No. At least, I hope not...

pretty sure it comes standard with suspension, considering it's based on a mini pick-up.

[giant_mtb]

683cc and they only squeezed 11HP out of it?  Christ, push-mowers have smaller engines and can crank out twice that and they're not trying to move vehicles.

[2o6]

683cc and they only squeezed 11HP out of it?  Christ, push-mowers have smaller engines and can crank out twice that and they're not trying to move vehicles.

It's a diesel.

[giant_mtb]

Ah.

Well, how many torques does it have?

[Tave]

64.2

[Madman]

Looks like a Kia Soul from the rear.


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Cheers,
Madman of the People

[2o6]

I was wondering where I had seen that rear end......

[68_427]

What a hunk of shit.

[cawimmer430]

[the Teuton]

With 11 hp, I wonder how well it will be able to move five people, and inevitably, the five people sitting on their laps and hanging off the roof.

[cawimmer430]

With 11 hp, I wonder how well it will be able to move five people, and inevitably, the five people sitting on their laps and hanging off the roof.

You gotta remember something. These are Indians the car will carry, not Americans. 

[the Teuton]

You gotta remember something. These are Indians the car will carry, not Americans. 

Yeah, your average Indian is a bit smaller sort, no?

[cawimmer430]

What's that characters name from the Simpsons? 

[2o6]

With 11 hp, I wonder how well it will be able to move five people, and inevitably, the five people sitting on their laps and hanging off the roof.

Scooters with half the HP seem to do fine.

[Rupert]

With 11 hp, I wonder how well it will be able to move five people, and inevitably, the five people sitting on their laps and hanging off the roof.

Just fine.


Looks, fine; just don't try to change directions.

[Submariner]

Scooters with half the HP seem to do fine.

They also have 1/10th the weight to lug around...

[CALL_911]

With 11 hp, I wonder how well it will be able to move five people, and inevitably, the five people sitting on their laps and hanging off the roof.

Go to India. You won't need any more speed than what this thing will provide.