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@Kunal Biswas what are the basic requirement for a GPV? like 4x4, off road capability etc.
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Explaing what general duties over Civil will be complicated, In layman language >>
1. Regular vehicle for Military staff.
2. Light Military Troop transporter.
3. Military Recce Vehicle.
4. Military Patrol car.
5. Military VIP duties.
Enough said, Based on these requirement there will be versions of the selected vehicle in GPV catagory..
1. Regular vehicle for Military staff.
2. Light Military Troop transporter.
3. Military Recce Vehicle.
4. Military Patrol car.
5. Military VIP duties.
Enough said, Based on these requirement there will be versions of the selected vehicle in GPV catagory..
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It seems none of the new contendors for the lsv role to replace the gypsy will fit inside a Mi 17.
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Which country is this from?
I think it is more utilitarian then the commercial Safari and Scorpio.
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Tata Estate is not a pick-up. It is a station wagon.
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Their is a difference between commercially viable Pick up trucks and lifestyle pick up.
Your know the difference when you ride the 207DI with farm tractor like refinement and the Xenon XT with SUV class refinement.
Xenon XT may be sold as cheap pick ups in European nations but for India it is segmented in the lifestyle pick up class, along with the infamous Scorpio Gataway.
Your know the difference when you ride the 207DI with farm tractor like refinement and the Xenon XT with SUV class refinement.
Xenon XT may be sold as cheap pick ups in European nations but for India it is segmented in the lifestyle pick up class, along with the infamous Scorpio Gataway.
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I agree with what you are saying.
What exactly is this "lifestyle pickup?"
When I was in Mumbai, almost all the pick-ups I saw were used to supply milk.
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Check this linkI agree with what you are saying.
What exactly is this "lifestyle pickup?"
When I was in Mumbai, almost all the pick-ups I saw were used to supply milk.
Report: Ram Lifestyle Pickup Truck On Track for 2012 - PickupTrucks.com News
Lifestyle Pick up is a market segmentation of a particular product.
This is one Pictorial description of a lifestyle pick up
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Kunal might have indicated the Telcoline one of the favourite work horse of MES also known as TL 4x4, it is less known name in Indian automotive market, looking some what similar to TATA Sierra to some people ( actually it is an uplifted 207), it was the first attempt of TATA to use the lifestyle tag.Tata Estate is not a pick-up. It is a station wagon.
Tata Estate
This particular model is TATAMOBILE 206 to be precise.
Tata 207 Pick-Up
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Yes, "straż" means guard, however there are different meanings of "straż". For example "strażnik" can be a gate guardian, or prison guardian, while "strażak" is firefighter, so straż can mean guard or firefighting unit.
In case of vehicle you are asking about, they belong to the state firefighting corps or as we call them in our native language "Państwowa Straż Pożarna".
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Thank you.
In Russian, pozhar (пожар) means fire (more like a flame), and agoin (огонь) means fire. So I guess, in Polish, pożarna means fire, and in Sanskrit, agni means fire as well. See, we are all connected.
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I think a hardened version of the Mahindra Thar is best the Army can get. I can't think of a more rugged, reliable economical and capable 4*4 that is made in India.
I think this thing can also be modified a lot to turn it into an extremely capable LSV for SF units, I really liked the AXE it should be inducted asap.
Mahindra Thar - *Converted* Independent Front Suspension to Solid Axle - Page 2 - Team-BHP
I think this thing can also be modified a lot to turn it into an extremely capable LSV for SF units, I really liked the AXE it should be inducted asap.
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I think i saw the same thing in IA Sumos..
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Maruti Gypsy gets repeat order from Army, 4,100
The Indian Army has placed an order for over 4,100 units of the Maruti Gypsy, the biggest order for the car till date, giving a new lease of life to one of the earliest sports utility vehicles (SUV) that has evolved little since its launch in 1985. The previous order from the Army was for around 1,000 vehicles in 2012. The current order was placed three months ago, and Maruti has already delivered half the number to the Army, while the remaining would be delivered in around four months. The Army's first order for the Gypsy was in 1991, and since then, Maruti Suzuki India has sold 31,000 of the vehicles to the force. "Army has some specific requirements and they need additional accessories. We tweak those specifications even though it involves a lot of effort on our part in terms of engineering and production. We are glad they have shown trust in us with repeat orders," said RS Kalsi, executive director and head of domestic sales and marketing at Maruti Suzuki India.
The Gypsy is customised for the Army with special accessories. A source said that the cars have convoy lights, which emits a green ray that the soldiers follow at the time of black-out in a war situation. Among other things, the cars are also provided with hooks in the rear for towing military equipment such as large guns and inside for mounting weapons. There has also been demand from the Air Force, Navy, paramilitary forces and BSF but the numbers from them have been significantly lower as compared to that from the Army. "They order 50-100 vehicles in batches," said Kalsi. The 4-wheel drive, petrol Gypsy has been left out by the competition in the SUV market. Several factors have been responsible — such as the lack of a diesel variant. Sales of the model over the last few years have been insignificant, but company officials say that the Gypsy is still popular with sports enthusiasts and rally drivers.
Having seen little change in terms of appearance, the Gypsy has lost out among current SUV buyers who are torn between compact stylish vehicles and big and powerful models with specs to match. The car, however, seems to hold some appeal in the Bollywood. A company source said that actor Sohail Khan recently bought a Gypsy that was fully customised for him and drove it in the Himalayan Rally. Another Bollywood customer was John Abraham who also got his fully customised. – See more at: Maruti Gypsy gets repeat order from Army, 4,100 this time | The Indian Express
Maruti Gypsy gets repeat order from Army, 4,100 this time | idrw.org
The Indian Army has placed an order for over 4,100 units of the Maruti Gypsy, the biggest order for the car till date, giving a new lease of life to one of the earliest sports utility vehicles (SUV) that has evolved little since its launch in 1985. The previous order from the Army was for around 1,000 vehicles in 2012. The current order was placed three months ago, and Maruti has already delivered half the number to the Army, while the remaining would be delivered in around four months. The Army's first order for the Gypsy was in 1991, and since then, Maruti Suzuki India has sold 31,000 of the vehicles to the force. "Army has some specific requirements and they need additional accessories. We tweak those specifications even though it involves a lot of effort on our part in terms of engineering and production. We are glad they have shown trust in us with repeat orders," said RS Kalsi, executive director and head of domestic sales and marketing at Maruti Suzuki India.
The Gypsy is customised for the Army with special accessories. A source said that the cars have convoy lights, which emits a green ray that the soldiers follow at the time of black-out in a war situation. Among other things, the cars are also provided with hooks in the rear for towing military equipment such as large guns and inside for mounting weapons. There has also been demand from the Air Force, Navy, paramilitary forces and BSF but the numbers from them have been significantly lower as compared to that from the Army. "They order 50-100 vehicles in batches," said Kalsi. The 4-wheel drive, petrol Gypsy has been left out by the competition in the SUV market. Several factors have been responsible — such as the lack of a diesel variant. Sales of the model over the last few years have been insignificant, but company officials say that the Gypsy is still popular with sports enthusiasts and rally drivers.
Having seen little change in terms of appearance, the Gypsy has lost out among current SUV buyers who are torn between compact stylish vehicles and big and powerful models with specs to match. The car, however, seems to hold some appeal in the Bollywood. A company source said that actor Sohail Khan recently bought a Gypsy that was fully customised for him and drove it in the Himalayan Rally. Another Bollywood customer was John Abraham who also got his fully customised. – See more at: Maruti Gypsy gets repeat order from Army, 4,100 this time | The Indian Express
Maruti Gypsy gets repeat order from Army, 4,100 this time | idrw.org
