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#590950 - 18/02/08 10:50 AM New desiel hybrid?
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Sam Abuelsamid over at AutoblogGreen has biographical information about Mahindra's diesel hybrid architect, Dr. Arun Jaura. Before joining Mahindra, Dr. Jaura was the Head of Vehicle Engineering for Ford's Escape Hybrid SUV.

Be sure to check out Sam's take on the Mahindra pickup.

Update #1: 02-11-08 04:15 PT

Several more news items about the Mahindra pickup not included in the original story:

The "Appalachian" will have a U.S. exclusive interior that's been designed to American tastes (and sizes) by Michigan-based supplier Lear Corporation. Leather seats will be optional.

Two-wheel and Four-wheel-drive versions will be available.

Mr. Perez says the truck's size is close to that of the current Toyota Tacoma, instead of being a 'true compact' pickup.

Mahindra and GV-USA are planning a wide range of accessories for the truck, one of which is expected to be a snow plow.

I like the idea of a diesel hybrid. I will be checking this little truck out.
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#590951 - 18/02/08 10:54 AM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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I don't know why, but I love ugly looking vehicles. That truck looks pretty cool!
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#590952 - 18/02/08 11:15 AM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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Originally posted by Samueul:
I don't know why, but I love ugly looking vehicles.
Then here's your dream ride:


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#590953 - 18/02/08 12:33 PM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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Looks like an old Datsun with a new grill and lights. I like! [ThumbsUp]

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#590954 - 18/02/08 01:05 PM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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Gee, a compact, diesel, utilitarian pickup truck?

What a concept!

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#590955 - 18/02/08 01:06 PM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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What the hell is "chicken tax?"
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#590956 - 18/02/08 01:17 PM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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Originally posted by Mobycat:
What the hell is "chicken tax?"
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GFRC_enUS208US208&q=What+the+hell+is+%22chicken+tax%3f%22

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The Chicken Tax was instituted back in 1963, and was aimed at European (read VW) truckmakers. The long and the short of it is that there was a trade war going back then between the USA and Europe. The Europeans tripled the tax of chickens being imported into Europe, and the US retaliated by putting a 25% tax on any truck imported into the USA. That's how it came about, and we've lived with it ever since.
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#590957 - 18/02/08 01:45 PM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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Originally posted by BlueSky:
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Originally posted by Samueul:
[b]I don't know why, but I love ugly looking vehicles.
Then here's your dream ride:

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smile I was waiting for the obligatory Asstec pic.

That's the one vehicle I do not like!

Gremlins, Pacers, you name it, but not the asstec.
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#590958 - 18/02/08 03:13 PM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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Originally posted by Shahram:
Gee, a compact, diesel, utilitarian pickup truck?
What a concept!
yeah, who would think such a thing could sell? :rolleyes:
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#590959 - 18/02/08 06:23 PM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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Mahindra was in the running to buy Jaguar/Land Rover but it looks like it will be another Indian company TaTa motors.

There is a rumor that Mahindra is trying to buy Jeep though. If they buy a brand it makes it much easier to introduce a new truck to the market since they would already have a dealer base.
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#590960 - 18/02/08 06:45 PM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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Originally posted by FSRBIKER:
Mahindra was in the running to buy Jaguar/Land Rover but it looks like it will be another Indian company TaTa motors.

There is a rumor that Mahindra is trying to buy Jeep though. If they buy a brand it makes it much easier to introduce a new truck to the market since they would already have a dealer base.
It seems like it would be idiotic for Chrysler to sell off Jeep.

Then again...the Challenger is going to START at $40k. That's idiotic. Someone else tried the retro style with a stupid price...Chevy SSR anyone?
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#590961 - 20/02/08 07:00 AM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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Chrysler/Mercedes doesn't own Jeep anymore, Cerberus a private investment firm does.

That price for the Challenger I believe is for a special edition Hemi version with 425+ HP, less expensive versions are going to be introduced later.
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#590962 - 20/02/08 07:03 AM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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Originally posted by FSRBIKER:
Chrysler/Mercedes doesn't own Jeep anymore, Cerberus a private investment firm does.


Right (Though Chrysler is with Jeep). I'm also surprised Daimler didn't keep Jeep while selling off Chrysler/Dodge.

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That price for the Challenger I believe is for a special edition Hemi version with 425+ HP, less expensive versions are going to be introduced later.
Could be. The website only shows that one.
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#590963 - 20/02/08 07:23 AM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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Originally posted by Mobycat:
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Originally posted by FSRBIKER:
[b]That price for the Challenger I believe is for a special edition Hemi version with 425+ HP, less expensive versions are going to be introduced later.
Could be. The website only shows that one.[/b]
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For 2008, the Dodge Challenger will only be offered as a high-performance SRT8 model in a two-door coupe body style. A total of 6400 will be built and each will come with a numbered plaque on the dash panel.

Under the hood, the Challenger will feature Dodge's 6.1-liter overhead valve Hemi V8 that also powers the SRT8 versions of the Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Chrysler 300 and Jeep Grand Cherokee. The V8 puts out 425 horsepower at 6200 rpm and 420 lb.-ft. of torque at 4800 rpm. The Challenger's lone transmission will be a five-speed automatic with an AutoStick manual shiftgate.
http://www.newcartestdrive.com/sneakpreview.cfm?ReviewID=102
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#590964 - 20/02/08 07:40 AM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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Now if that little truck had a solid front axle and a 4:1 Tcase...

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#590965 - 20/02/08 04:50 PM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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Originally posted by Desert_Rat:
Now if that little truck had a solid front axle and a 4:1 Tcase...
We would all buy one smile

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#590966 - 20/02/08 05:28 PM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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Originally posted by C.S. Gray:
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Originally posted by Desert_Rat:
[b]Now if that little truck had a solid front axle and a 4:1 Tcase...
We would all buy one smile [/b]
So when Jeep finally releases there JK based pickup will you buy that?
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#590967 - 20/02/08 05:54 PM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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If I was in the market for another pickup, very possibly. However, the D44 variants the new Rubicons are using are nearly the same locked axles in the back of the new Xterra/Frontiers, and they're not exactly building a reputation on durability.

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#590968 - 21/02/08 05:40 AM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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DR are the problems with just the Nissan versions, haven't stayed on top of the Jeep stuff lately.

I know Jeep now offers the JK Rubicon axles complete with discs, lockers and steering for $1400 from the dealer, front or rear.
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#590969 - 21/02/08 06:20 AM Re: New desiel hybrid?
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I haven't cruised the jeep forums to find out. The Nissans do have more horsepower than the jeeps, which might be contributing to the axle failures, but it's hard to say.

I'd be curious if the jeeps are having the same problems.

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