The Car Challenge

[Dannie Boy]

It used to be in the Mazda RX series....but don't know if still true today. Pete

Yes the RX8 and as mentioned, it is now out of production due to tightening emission controls.

[Bristolian]

Okay….so it’s not a car but it is unusual….

What is it called?
What makes it unusual and so far, unique?

[Ginjaninja]

I don't know what it's called but I imagine it's a very obscure possible American or Russian company than manufacture them.
Is it amphibious (or semi)?

[Dannie Boy]

Looks like an electric songthaew bus?

[PeteC]

A troop transporter for developing countries?

[Bristolian]

A troop transporter for developing countries?

It is designed for developing countries but not for troops. More a general purpose vehicle

It's a British design but not from a recognised manufacturer.

Google away

[Bristolian]

The assembly of the vehicle is what really makes it special

[Arlo]

The OX flat-pack. Can be assembled by hand in 12 hours.

[Ginjaninja]

Did you find the Google cheat too Arlo????

[Bristolian]

The OX flat-pack. Can be assembled by hand in 12 hours.

Well Done
The OX – The world’s first flat packed vehicle

The world’s first flat-packed vehicle, a low-cost, two-tonne light truck called OX, designed for the most arduous conditions of the developing world, has been unveiled by the British entrepreneur, Sir Torquil Norman. He plans to sell production versions on a non-profit basis throughout the developing world.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-c ... st-vehicle

The OX’s simple three-person front bench seat locates the driver in the centre, eliminating a need for separate left- and right-hand-drive versions. The load area has rudimentary seating for 10 more occupants or space for eight large fuel drums and can carry a two-tonne payload — yet it is no longer than a Skoda Yeti.
The engine is a transversely mounted 2.2-litre Ford diesel driving the front wheels through a manual five-speed gearbox. Short overhangs, high ground clearance and wide tracks are all designed to make OX suitable for the world’s worst roads. The modular design will allow both four-wheel-drive and extra-length versions to be developed.

[dtaai-maai]

Did you find the Google cheat too ????

Yes, that's the only problem with all of these challenges.
This particular one was very interesting as 'what do you think it is?' question, (my guess was an electric-powered kit, possibly aquatic), but if using Google we can all get the answer in 10 seconds flat. Where's the challenge in that?

If my curiosity gets the better of me (like with this one) and I sneak into google, then I keep schtum.


EDIT: "Torquil" - some names just couldn't be anything other than British... I'll bet there are no Aussies called Torquil!

[Ginjaninja]

We need a gentleman's agreement here - lay off Google until at least several guesses or knowledgeable answers have been given first.

GN.

[dtaai-maai]

To be fair to Arlo, Bristolian did say "Google away", but with the 'search by image' function, that really does make such a challenge redundant.

[Bristolian]

Totally my fault.

[dtaai-maai]

Forfeit - beers all round!