Posts Tagged ‘Bajaj ULC’

Low cost car from Bajaj-Renault-Nissan to feature DTSi technology

bajaj_ulcThe Bajaj ULC will use scooter/3-wheeler parts and DTSi technology

Bajaj, Renault and Nissan have sorted out the issues between them and are gearing up for the development of the ULC car which is targets the Tata Nano.

Bajaj might feature its Digital Twin Spark ignition technology in this low cost car. This technology works even better when combined with Computerized Direct Ignition system and the gen-next throttle response system.

In order to reduce the cost of the car, Bajaj will use around 70-80% of the parts currently used in motorcycles, scooters and three-wheelers. Bajaj will use its existing two-wheeler manufacturing plants to set up assembly units for this low cost car rather than setting up a dedicated manufacturing plant for them.

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Entry posted on November 16th, 2009 and filed under Bajaj

Bajaj ULC to be produced in Brazil by 2012

Bajaj ULC to be produced in Brazil by 2012

Our friends in Argentina inform us that Renualt-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn, has addressed members of the international media and expressed interest in setting up a plant in Brazil that will roll out the ULC (Ultra Low Cost car). Renault aims to sell more affordable cars to increase its presence in the country.

Meanwhile in India, Bajaj has not yet made up its mind on how to position the product since the company has learnt a thing or two fighting a losing battle in the 100cc segment of motorcycles in India. It does not want to repeat the same mistake by competing in a segment that is dominated by another brand where opportunities are less for a relatively new entrant.

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Entry posted on July 22nd, 2009 and filed under Bajaj

2011 Bajaj ULC to be a world car; smaller than the average hatchback

The Bajaj ULC project was deployed into action by Nissan, Renault and Indian bike and 3-wheeler manufacturer Bajaj last year by displaying a prototype at the Delhi AutoExpo. Ever since the Nano was formally announced on March 23, the Bajaj’s Nano has drawn wide interest of the Indian public.

The Hindu Business Line reports Brazil will be an overseas market where the Bajaj ULC will be sold with either a Renault or Nissan logo. Additionally, the size of this car will be smaller than the cars sold presently in Brazil.

Nissan’s head Carlos Ghosn goes on air often hinting this small car would be priced around $2,500, but Rajiv Bajaj, MD Bajaj Auto, who conveys that only has been the direction of the project and not the intention.

The Bajaj’s small car will instead carve out its identity as the most fuel-efficient car instead of the cheapest, the former the framework of any low-cost motorcycle. As the project matures, the transmission type and related choices will be frozen.

According to the reports emerged before, the transmission would combine the best of an automatic and manual gearbox, and the engine would be a highly efficient 2-cylinder, of petrol and diesel forms.

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Entry posted on May 4th, 2009 and filed under Bajaj

Bajaj Auto aims to make the World’s most fuel-efficient petrol car by 2011

Bajaj Auto aims to make the World’s most fuel-efficient petrol car by 2011

The Bajaj ULC (Bajaj Auto’s Low cost car) has been making some noise ever since the Tata Nano came into being. It started off as a car that would cost lesser than the Tata Nano, until Bajaj figured out that making a cheap car is a lot harder than it sounds.

In order to maintain the individuality and tell the the world that their small car is project still alive, Bajaj is looking to make their first four-wheeler the ‘World’s most Fuel-efficient petrol car’

Quoted Fuel Economy : 30Kmpl/70mpg (Tata Nano delivers 23.4Kmpl)

Quoted CO2 Emissions : Less than 100 grams/Km

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Entry posted on April 7th, 2009 and filed under Bajaj

Bajaj to manufacture cars apart from ULC/Lite

Just when we assumed that the race for manufacturing cheap cars was starting to settle down, up comes another announcement. Automobiles Planet is reporting that Rahul Bajaj, chief of Bajaj Autos, announced yesterday that Bajaj will manufacture a 4-wheeler apart from the ULC (Ultra Low Cost) or Bajaj Lite that was showcased at the [...]

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Entry posted on November 18th, 2008 and filed under Bajaj, Future cars

Renault is designing Bajaj’s low cost car

French manufacturer Renault Motors is designing the entry-level low cost car (codenamed ULC) that it going to be rolled out jointly with Nissan Motors and Bajaj Auto from their Chakan unit in Maharashtra by 2011.
The final shape of the car has already been decided and the French automaker’s team will continue its styling until [...]

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Entry posted on November 15th, 2008 and filed under Bajaj, Renault, Small cars
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