For example, if a locally fabricated car is flat-paneled, boxy and looks like this:



Features:
- a mini OTJ based on Suzuki Alto mechanicals
- high ground clearance for passing through flooded streets

Would you buy one instead of a normal Suzuki Alto or Hyundai Eon?

I would, if the local car is:
- cheaper
- reliable
- well built (no squeaks or rattles)
- rugged (matibay)
- safe
- backed by competent servicing with readily available spare parts

Sure, the folded paper look is so 70s AUV. But the mini OTJ looks tough (or pretends to be), like a mini-me Hummer.