DC Tia microcar
DC Design has divulged that the DC Tia microcar will
launch in the Indian market within 12 months, and will be sold in limited
numbers.
The production-spec DC Tia will have a full electric
powertrain. As of now, details on its output and batteries are not available.
In contrast, the mid-engined Tia concept packed a 1.2-liter turbocharged petrol
unit with 120 hp and 190 Nm. Power was sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed
automatic gearbox.
The Tia will also be
based on a carbon composite space frame chassis, The Tia concept measured 2,550
mm in length, 1,688 mm in width, 1,406 mm in height and has a wheelbase of
1,620 mm. It also weighed 950 kg and had a good ground clearance of 200 mm.
The DC Tia could be marketed as a niche
product for effortless commuting around cities, thanks to its compact
dimensions and electric powertrain. Its pricing could also be affected by the
subsidies offered by the central government’s FAME initiative, as well as other
benefits offered by various other state governments.
