Jonga To Make Comeback in India

[350Z]

The iconic Jonga is all-set to roll out from the Jabalpur again after a long hiatus ever since its production was discontinued in 1998, according to an online report (Source):

• An acronym for Jabalpur Ordnance and Gun Assembly, Jonga was a trusted workhorse of the armed forces. Vehicle Factory Jabalpur, which owns the intellectual property rights, is now re-launching it.
• The report states that Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ) is planning to take the Jonga project at a “fast pace”. The project is at an advanced stage and expected to be completed by end-2023.
• The vehicle is expected to be similar to the original Jonga and developed using a completely indigenous design. However, it will be equipped with several modern-day features.
• The original Jonga came with a six-cylinder motor that produced 145 BHP and 330 Nm torque. It was coupled to a four-wheel drive transfer case and offered 222 mm ground clearance.
• The upcoming model will be available to both, civilians as well as armed-forces. It’ll have a 150 BHP engine, longer and wider dimensions, and 39-degree gradient maneuvering capability.

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[Commuter]

They must focus on getting a contract with the Indian Army and then reassure the buyers from the aspirational single car owners into buying it in decent numbers.