Eicher Polaris

Multix

The Eicher Polaris Multix (or Multix

Multix) was a
personal utility vehicle manufactured by
Eicher Motors and Polaris India (the
Indian arm of Polaris Industries). The
vehicle was announced in June 2015, and
the first vehicle was delivered on 26
August 2015. Multix is promoted by its
manufacturer as "India's first personal
utility vehicle", able to be used as a
people carrier, a cargo carrier and also a
power generator.[1][2][3][4]
 Multix

Overview

Type Personal utility vehicle

Manufacturer Eicher Motors

& Polaris India

Production August 2015 – March

2018

Model years 2015-2018

Assembly Kukas, Rajasthan, India

Designer Polaris Industries

Body and chassis

Class Personal utility vehicle

Body style 4-door
Layout Front-engine, rear-
wheel-drive layout

Powertrain

Engine 511 cm3 (31.18 cu in)

Greaves four-stroke
single-cylinder BS III
(diesel)

Transmission Manual

Dimensions

Wheelbase 2,005 mm (78.94 in)

Length 3,235 mm (127.36 in)

Width 1,585 mm (62.40 in)

Height 1,856 mm (73.07 in)

Curb weight 650 & 750 kg

History
In July 2012, Eicher Motors and Polaris
Industries formed a 50:50 joint venture
(JV) to manufacture vehicles in India.[5][6]
This JV was formed with an initial
investment of ₹350 crore (equivalent to
₹470 crore or US$65.4 million in 2017) and
the new company was named "Eicher
Polaris Pvt. Ltd." Thereafter, Eicher Motors
and Polaris Industries combined their
research and development facilities in
their new manufacturing plant in Kukas,
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.[5]

In May 2018, Eicher and Polaris announced

they were closing down the Indian-joint
venture, and discontinuing the Multix.[7]

Design
The Multix was designed with the aim of
being used for both family and business
purposes, and has been called a "3-in-1"
vehicle.[1] Its cargo capacity is 400 litres.[8]
Multix also generates 3 kilowatts of
electricity and can thus be used as a
power generator as well.[5][8]

Variants

The Multix has two variants, the AX+ and

the MX. With the exception of doors (and
the overall weight of the vehicle), both the
variants are identical. AX+ has open
doorways, whilst MX has doors. The curb
weight of the MX is 100 kg more than that
of AX+.[3][9][10]

Availability
As of October 2015, 30 JV dealerships had
been set up to sell Multix models, in
Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat,
Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and
Uttar Pradesh.[8][11] Eicher Polaris Pvt. Ltd
plans to have dealerships throughout India
by mid-2017.[8]

Four colors were available as of June

2015.[6]
The first Multix vehicle was sold in August
2015, to Ganesh Narayan Choudhary.[5] The
company expects to sell 60,000 vehicles
per year.[8]

Financing

Eicher Polaris Pvt. Ltd has contracted with

Cholamandalam Investment, and as of
August 2015 was in negotiations with a
number of other financial institutions, to
provide financing to customers wanting to
buy a Multix AX+ or MX.[11]

Reception
As a new entrant in the Indian automotive
market, the Eicher Motors-Polaris India
partnership is expected to face challenges
in establishing its brand.[11] G.
Balachandar of The Hindu referred to the
Multix as able to convert from "a small car
with space for family of 5 [to] a small
truck with storage space" and said the
innovative vehicle would "create its own
segment of buyers."[11] Another article in
The Hindu 's "Business Line" praised the
Multix's "smooth ride" and ability to
"handl[e] rough terrain", and suggested it
could "replace other mobility options" such
as trucks, tractors and traditional
automobiles.[8] Santanu Choudhury,
blogging for The Wall Street Journal, noted
that the Multix was both small enough to
give buyers the maneuverability needed
for narrow or congested streets, and
equipped to handle adverse road
conditions including severe ruts and minor
flooding.[12] He also praised the
possibilities opened up by the Multix's
power generation capability, suggesting it
could be used "to light up homes, power
tools or even run a DJ console."[12]

Specifications
Multix AX+

Seating capacity: 5 (including driver)[12]

Displacement: 511 cm3[12]
Max Engine power: 9.78 Bhp[9]
Max Torque: 27.1 Nm @ 1,400 rpm[6]
Wheel base: 2,005 mm[9]
Length: 3,235 mm[9]
Width: 1,585 mm[9]
Height: 1,856 mm[9]
Curb weight: 650 kg[9]
Engine: Greaves four-stroke single-
cylinder BS III[6]
Fuel: Diesel[12]
Ground clearance: 225 mm[12]
Cargo capacity: 1,918 liters[12]
Transmission: four-speed manual[6]
See also
Eicher Motors
Polaris Industries

External links
Official page

References
1. "Eicher Polaris launches Multix, first
Personal Vehicle in India" . On Cars India.
2 October 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
2. Balachandar, G. "Multix personal utility
vehicle launched" . The Hindu. Retrieved
8 October 2015.
3. "Multix model comparisons" .
carewale.com. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
4. "About Multix" . Official website.
Retrieved 8 October 2015.
5. "Eicher-Polaris start delivery of Multix" .
The Economic Times. Retrieved 8 October
2015.
6. Shenoy, Arun (18 June 2015). "Eicher
Polaris Pvt Ltd launches Multix, a
'Personal Utility Vehicle' for Rs. 2.32
Lakhs" . CarDekho.com. Retrieved
8 October 2015.
7. https://auto.ndtv.com/news/eicher-
motors-closes-down-jv-with-polaris-multix-
to-be-discontinued-1822655
8. Gopalan, Murali (1 October 2015). "It's
one step at a time for Multix" . The Hindu
Business Line. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
9. "Specification: AX+" . Official website.
Retrieved 8 October 2015.
10. "Specification: MX" . Official website.
Retrieved 8 October 2015.
11. Balachandar, G. "Eicher-Polaris JV" . The
Hindu. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
12. Choudhury, Santanu (22 June 2015).
"Meet the Multix, India's Newest Pickup
Truck With Extra Charge" . The Wall Street
Journal (blog). Retrieved 8 October 2015.
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