Tata Magic Iris!

Started by 2o6, January 06, 2010, 01:50:35 PM

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2o6

January 06, 2010, 01:50:35 PM
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

#1
January 06, 2010, 01:57:29 PM
No.  It's not cute.  It's hideous.

2o6

#2
January 06, 2010, 01:59:16 PM
Quote from: HEMI666 on January 06, 2010, 01:57:29 PM
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

#3
January 06, 2010, 02:00:27 PM
It looks really front-heavy, like it would tip forward if you did a panic stop @ top speed.
As I write, highly civilized human beings are flying overhead, trying to kill me.

Quote from: thecarnut on March 16, 2008, 10:33:43 AM
Depending on price, that could be a good deal.

FoMoJo

#4
January 06, 2010, 02:03:43 PM
How many people can you pile into it?
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2o6

#5
January 06, 2010, 02:04:44 PM
Quote from: Tave on January 06, 2010, 02:00:27 PM
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.

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Quote from: FoMoJo on January 06, 2010, 02:03:43 PM
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

#6
January 06, 2010, 02:06:18 PM
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

#7
January 06, 2010, 02:06:22 PM
I'd guess 14.

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

#8
January 06, 2010, 02:09:23 PM Last Edit: January 06, 2010, 02:11:29 PM by heelntoe
I liked the original magic, i wonder why they had to go mess it up.

Quote from: 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.
@heelntoe

Tave

#9
January 06, 2010, 02:10:21 PM
Quote from: 2o6 on January 06, 2010, 02:04:44 PM

34MPH?


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

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It looks like it has half the wheelbase, twice the front-overhang, and none of the rear-overhang of that van.
As I write, highly civilized human beings are flying overhead, trying to kill me.

Quote from: thecarnut on March 16, 2008, 10:33:43 AM
Depending on price, that could be a good deal.

FoMoJo

#10
January 06, 2010, 02:12:03 PM
Quote from: heelntoe on January 06, 2010, 02:09:23 PM
[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 ;).
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heelntoe

#11
January 06, 2010, 02:13:38 PM
This thing is rear engined though, if that makes a difference.

Quote from: FoMoJo on January 06, 2010, 02:12:03 PM
...plus 4 goats and, at least, half a dozen chickens ;).
:lol:
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2o6

#12
January 06, 2010, 02:14:49 PM
Quote from: heelntoe on January 06, 2010, 02:09:23 PM
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

#13
January 06, 2010, 02:18:37 PM
Quote from: 2o6 on January 06, 2010, 02:14:49 PM

Is it true that the Magic has OPTIONAL suspension?
No. At least, I hope not... :lol:

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

#14
January 06, 2010, 02:23:28 PM
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. :confused: :facepalm:

2o6

#15
January 06, 2010, 02:26:44 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on January 06, 2010, 02:23:28 PM
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. :confused: :facepalm:


It's a diesel.

giant_mtb

#16
January 06, 2010, 03:00:07 PM
Ah. :facepalm:

Well, how many torques does it have? :devil:

Tave

#17
January 06, 2010, 03:14:20 PM
64.2
As I write, highly civilized human beings are flying overhead, trying to kill me.

Quote from: thecarnut on March 16, 2008, 10:33:43 AM
Depending on price, that could be a good deal.

Madman

#18
January 06, 2010, 07:17:16 PM
Looks like a Kia Soul from the rear.


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#19
January 06, 2010, 08:00:18 PM
I was wondering where I had seen that rear end......

68_427

#20
January 06, 2010, 08:05:48 PM
What a hunk of shit.
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#21
January 06, 2010, 08:17:15 PM
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#22
January 06, 2010, 08:20:34 PM
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.
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#23
January 06, 2010, 08:22:18 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on January 06, 2010, 08:20:34 PM
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.  :devil: :devil: :devil:
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#24
January 06, 2010, 08:28:17 PM
Quote from: cawimmer430 on January 06, 2010, 08:22:18 PM
You gotta remember something. These are Indians the car will carry, not Americans.  :devil: :devil: :devil:



:devil:

Yeah, your average Indian is a bit smaller sort, no?
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
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#25
January 06, 2010, 08:33:12 PM
What's that characters name from the Simpsons?  :lol:
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2o6

#26
January 06, 2010, 08:47:56 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on January 06, 2010, 08:20:34 PM
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

#27
January 06, 2010, 09:41:28 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on January 06, 2010, 08:20:34 PM
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.
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#28
January 06, 2010, 09:49:37 PM
Quote from: 2o6 on January 06, 2010, 08:47:56 PM
Scooters with half the HP seem to do fine.



They also have 1/10th the weight to lug around...
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#29
January 06, 2010, 10:52:37 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on January 06, 2010, 08:20:34 PM
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.


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