TMCC18 - Taksi Online

Since there is not too much of a difference between partial alu and steel in terms of environmental resistance, I’d consider steel to be “Acceptable, minimally rustproofed steel”. Indonesia doesn’t use or need road anyway, so rust isn’t as much of an issue as it is in Europe or America

Having more rustproofing is always good though, because having rust on your car is bad

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Oh btw, I decided to try and see if a big body on frame “classic” wagon is viable for this. It is not

The Toyota Avanza/Daihatsu Xenia is body on frame though, so in some ways body on frame (or light truck monocoque) is viable. Depending on what you’re making, of course.

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Are liftbacks allowed?

No. Traditional two-box or one-box hatchbacks only.

A few Q’s after putting some time in it:
Is AWD a plus for mobility? My brands usually embrace a Subaru-esque approach to drivetrain.

Also, some of the bodies straddle SUV-MPV-CUV though the are clearly like a van. About 3000 lbs. Is this good or do I need to think differently?

Last, does a taxi with 3 rows (minivan/cuv) have an occupancy advantage? Some times in USA cities, the larger vans will command a premium but allow more riders at once, for a group.

Thx

AWDs will not bring any advantage in this case, since the car will mostly be driven in the city. If anything, the increased fuel consumption and decreased reliability would make the car less compelling.

This is good, but an outright van or minivan would not be preferred in this case.

Cars with three rows do have a practicality advantage, but are obviously more expensive than those without. So try to balance between practicality, cost, and etc. to make something that’s appropriate for this round. And again, a large van is, well, too large for what I’m looking for.

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Edits

  • Added Dacia Sandero, Volkswagen Gol, and Fiat Argo to Inspirations

  • Clarified that liftbacks are not allowed

  • Added more information about design and engineering

  • Budget decreased to $19,000

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As we know, Indonesia is a very wet country, so cars there will rust very, very quickly.

In the context of Automation, the last gen Xenia/Avanza would be a light truck monocoque, at least if the Wiki is anything to go by, though a ladder chassis would obviously save more money. The Innova is a full ladder chassis, though it might not fit in budget without much negative quality.

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Interesting feature of all the inspiration cars… they do not have amber turn signal reflectors. Surely they have amber bulbs, but yeah that’s kinda new

Ummm right side drive or left ?

Right hand drive

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2019 Matsuma V-XL7

purpose built for south east asian market with plenty of human and cargo carrying capacity within a reasonable and easy to drive footprint.

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2019 Reduit W3

Smol car on a smol budget

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TMCC18 is now open for submissions. Please re-read the original post as the rules have been updated and details have been clarified since they were first posted.

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PEÖNE Zabelle 1.7
'your local french shitbox'


The Brand new '19 PEÖNE™ Zabelle, the splash of french quirky design mixed with a compact, flexible Asian-market-inspired hatchback; what else could you ask for?

Zabelle 1.7 Shown in Ciel Blue

The Zabelle offers you a 1.7 litre Inline four motor, that produces around 103 horsepower; specifically manufactured to be as smooth, reliable and fuel efficient as possible, to ensure all your inner city needs are covered.

The surprisingly spatious and comfortable interior is covered in a fine two-tone set up; not only that but it comes equipped with a brand new PeöTech infotainment screen to help you navigate through the car’s features.

This exquisite package of a car could be yours for up to $18,500*, Consult your nearest Peöne dealership, or our brand new digital catalogue for prices.

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Should they be stock or can they have stickers and taxi dial numbers?

They should be stock. The car is supposed to be more like an Uber than a traditional taxi, so no phone numbers.

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Introducing Floyd Motor Company’s newest bird to take flight, the Cassowary! Called the Casso, this new-for-2019 model is available in a variety of engine configurations, driveline options, and trim levels. Today we are looking at the Base model 1.5L.

Inside, a comfortable place to commute:

A spacious back row with bench seating:

Even the base model comes well-equipped, with a 1.5L DOHC Direct-Injection engine, producing 102HP and earning over 40MPG.

The Casso maximizes passenger and cargo space, while still providing a clean, understated look:




The Casso 1.5 is easy to drive and economical to own. Yours for 18,300!

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