The "New" Sarao Jeepney Model

**ess** · August 7th, 2014 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by jick.cejoco

the third and fourth picture is inspired by lexus, jaguar and mercedes benz. the real wood trim

Reminds me more of IKEA.

I see exposed wires coming from the dash, hanging over the stick shift boot, and going into the handbrake. Sana sa prototype lang yan at hindi sa production model (if ever).

**e2romo** · August 7th, 2014 04:34 PM

Sad to see a company with over several decades under its belt unable to innovate to bring their designs at par with the current motor trends.

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**jave** · August 7th, 2014 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by falken

When they do away with the "puwede na iyan" mentality.

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In other words, without any decisive cultural change, never.

**uls** · August 7th, 2014 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by ess

Reminds me more of IKEA.

I see exposed wires coming from the dash, hanging over the stick shift boot, and going into the handbrake. Sana sa prototype lang yan at hindi sa production model (if ever).

hahaha

ikea

**uls** · August 7th, 2014 04:59 PM

i was wrong

so it's not an Isuzu Elf platform

This specific unit has a Nissan TD42 engine (4200cc, diesel) and transmission, with an original front and rear differential, unique to the legendary Nissan Patrol / Safari. It also has 4-wheel drive from the said vehicle.

they used the engine, tranny, differentials of a Nissan Patrol:

and they're gonna put 22 passengers in that "jeepney"?

The capacity varies, since we offer 2 types of interior layouts. Following the traditional Sarao Motors Inc. Jeep, which is the bench type seating, we can occupy 22 passengers, PLUS STANDING. For the forward-facing seats, we can occupy more or less 14 passengers, PLUS STANDING.

hindi ba underpowered yan?

makaka ahon ba yan sa steep roads?

**Monseratto** · August 7th, 2014 05:04 PM

Maybe the just chop-chop the old Family SUV and used typical backyard cut and weld this abomination together...

**Monseratto** · August 7th, 2014 05:10 PM

Sarao has been left in the dust by MD-Juan/Centro Manufacturing. This is already challenging Nissan Urvan in the FX AUV market...

**SiRbossR** · August 7th, 2014 05:14 PM

Dapat ung pintuan nasa right side parang bus.

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**uls** · August 7th, 2014 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by Monseratto

Maybe the just chop-chop the old Family SUV and used typical backyard cut and weld this abomination together...

yeah

it's a one-off

they call it a prototype as if they'll be mass producing some time later

how are they gonna mass produce that thing?

are they gonna buy all the local 2nd hand Nissan Patrols out there?

are they gonna look for used Patrol engines and drivetrains in Japan?

are they gonna invest in a manufacturing plant?

or are they gonna build each one by hand in a shop on a per order basis?