The Force One may be humongous to look at and has massive amounts of space inside. But how it drives is the real question that needs a definite answer. Remember that the Force One is the first passenger vehicle from Force Motors so the company has very limited experience of engineering a car for the Indian roads.
At the same time, its rival XUV500 derives its lineage from brand Mahindra&Mahindra which has a lot more experience in making cars fit of Indian consumers.
There are two key things that Force Motors marketed at the time of the launch of Force One. First was the Daimler engine and second was the Lotus enhanced handling. But do these claims hold any water? Let’s find out:
The Force One may have a very basic exterior design that is marginally impressive. But what about the interiors? At more or less the same price, the rival XUV500 offers a very neatly packaged interior. Does the Force One have what it takes to justify its 10 lakh+ price tag?
Step into the Force One, and it’s a mixed feeling. On one side you have modern amenities such as steering mounted controls and on the other side you have the AC vents seen on movies featuring a young Jackie Chan. The Force One interiors is a mash up of beige and two shades of brown. As you open the massive doors, you realize that the ingress and the egress is very easy.
As the Indian auto market matures over time, more and more manufacturers are entering the fray. But even the home grown manufacturers that were trading in the commercial segment have become ambitions with passengers cars.
Companies like Premier Auto and Force Motors decided that they wanted a piece of the action. However, developing a car grounds up is a tedious affair that requires massive investment and years of expertise. What is the next best solution?
Force Motors presented the world’s largest monocoque van (a type of construction that combines the chassis and body into a single entity, commonly used on passenger cars), designed and developed completely in-house at the Auto Expo last week that can seat 26 people. Force Motors claims the Traveller-26 is the first in its class to be painted through Electro-deposition that improves rust protection.
It offers the lowest floor height in its category and the lowest center of gravity in its class thereby scoring high in the departments of handling and stability. It is equipped with disc brakes on all four corners and electronic brake pad wear indicators.
A little know brand in the Indian Automotive scene is gearing up with major ambitions. Force Motors took the final step of entering the passenger car market by introducing the Force One SUV in India. Earlier known for its commercial vehicles in India, Force Motors plans to strengthen its hold in the Indian SUV market by launching the 4×4 version of the Force One at the Auto Expo. Force Motors [ Read More ]
2011 was a remarkable year for Force Motors as the company took its first steps into the passenger car market. The first contender in the passenger car segment – Force One made some awesome news with its Daimler engine and Lotus-tuned suspension. The company also roped in Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador to promote the SUV.
Now, Force Motors has released a TV spot showcasing the various features of the Force One. Have a look and let us know what do you think about them.
Force Motors has recently made waves in the Indian automotive scene with the launch of their new passenger vehicle – Force One. After launching the 4X2 version, the company promised to launch the 4×4 version of the Force One at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo.
Force Motors will also showcase a hybrid version of their popular people mover – the Traveller at the Expo. Force Motors has collaborated with a UK company to develop this technology. Interestingly, the technology will utilize solar energy as well as has regenerative exhaust systems.
IndianAutosBlog.com readers have already seen a fully undisguised Traveller facelift testing in Pune. Could it be related to the hybrid Traveller?
Placed parallel to the hybrid version will be the CNG version of the Trump. We presume that the CNG version will be production ready and launched shortly after the Expo.
The company also has plans to launch a new 26-seater monocoque bus for inter- and intra-city traveling needs. A luxury edition of the new bus seating 10-18 people is on the anvil. Unlike the Force One and Traveller, these buses are developed in-house and have no relation to the Daimler agreement. The buses will come out by April 2012.
Force Motors is testing a refreshed Traveller van decorated with LED lights and a mildly adjusted front fascia. In the passenger vehicles segment, the Traveler is Force’ bread winner. Back in the 70′s, it began life as the Mercedes Benz Bremen Transporter van after which Bajaj Tempo acquired the license to manufacture it in India.
Powered by a 2.6-liter TCIC (Turbocharged InterCooled) engine, it produces 82hp@3,200 RPM.
The trend in the Indian commercial vehicle space is moving from TDI to CRDI and through this facelift, Force could jump on the bandwagon. Could they use the Force One’s 2.2-liter diesel engine mapped for commercial application?
For seating capacity, there are a range of options to choose from and this facelift could be applied to the smaller vehicles as well.
Stay tuned for more details on the Force Traveller facelift.
The Force One may be humongous to look at and has massive amounts of space inside. But how it drives is the real question that needs a definite answer. Remember that the Force One is the first passenger vehicle from Force Motors so the company has very limited experience of engineering a car for the Indian roads.
