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* 1817 isz The powerful 1.8 litre isuzu engine is more responsive.it can happily cruise 110kmph for a long time since its having a 1.8 lit engine.
The radial tires and  bucket seats are standard in many variants to get better action , performance.15-inch wheels did heft smoothening out many bumps and thumps.
* 2000 diesel is ok better select the TURBO version
* 1500 is under powered ,its going like a snail in the road.if you put on the a/c it will scream in 70km it wont claim up.try to avoid as much as possible
:One strong reason to love is its Rear seat comfortable and its leg room.only Power steering  make ease for handle in city.All other competitors are having below 1.6lit engine(swift,indica,palio,ikon.etc) .

the interior is not as markable when compared to the morden era
The design is still lags a lot.Breaking is still struggling even though its having the disc,only the drum brk alone save u

***now the amby too having sunroof,p.steering,p.windows,a/c,.alloy wheels,disc breaks

**now  the isuze engine is available in both diesel and petrol with turbo

For REAR SEAT COMFY ,big engine (1.8 litre ) in a cheap price,cheap maintanancelagging exterior and interior in design

A near 1500cc honda givs u 12.8 kmpl overall wid lots of comfort style nd performance but 1817cc old Ambassador gives u 12 kmpl overall with lots of power nd safety not stylish but i can say that if u drive this road wrestler...will tell u the powerful drive with a better fuel efficiency nd the lots of space inside...coz smtimes i drives d ambassador...for fast drivers "can u assume the more than 120 kmph in a ambassador on roads of Delhi" THIS IS NOT A TOY....THIS IS A CARRRR I hate the corporate of HINDUSTAN MOTORS..dat de doin nothing bout the design nd interior It Should be the best car after new interior nd exteriorFuel Economy is Good bcoz its not a Esteem, Accent or Honda. Powerful ISUZU engine are fits in it

   Surely there will be some drawbacks in all cars.Amby also.But mainly for a car we need

comfort + fuel efficiency + low maintanence + low cost for spares + Safety.

All the things am having in Amby.The speed may be a contraint.Max speed it can touch 130km/hr(Matador Engine 305 with Isuzu gear box)That too we cant drive it for more than 5 min continously.Becoz temperature will rise.

I am owning it for 10yrs,I have rided many cars.The comfort is great when compared to other cars.

 

comfort + fuel efficiency + low maintanence + low cost for spares + Safety.No high speed.-->Need modifications at engine level

The biggest problem with this car is not its styling, or the interiors. The biggest issue contrary to popular belief is it's safety. The biggest misconception is that safety is in size. One argument can be that the safety at city speeds is adequate. However today when modern cars and suvs capable of driving at high speeds, and with a young rich kid behind the wheel, doing crazy speeds are getting common, this car is just not capable of handling the impact against these highly engineered vehicles with superior high strength steels and collapsible crush zones.

So Instead of focusing on the interiors and styling; which incidently is the main appeal of this vehicle, I suggest the following upgrades.

Modify rear suspension to one with coil springs and shocks. maybe a twist beam or a simplified multilink rear. This will improve cornering and stability.leaf springs are for trucks.

Upgrade brakes to disk on all wheels and maybe add ABS

Upgrade tires to get better traction and performance.

Beef up the green house structure by adding a smart roll cage.

Down the road more power can be added by making engine and exhaust modifications, for added torque to help pass other vehicles in deadly indian one lane highways.

These modifications can be achieved by a smart mechanic. I believe  this  vehicle will be a great seller. Safe, historic, comfortable and the ultimate identification with indian heritage; and will be cool to own.

This kind of kits are very common is US where similar cars from the 60's and 70's are hugely popular for their emotional appeal.

Let me know if there are mechanics who can do this.

 

Emotional valueSafety

This car has good car. comfortable seat. Sufficient space. world best taxi. safety point of view it is very safe.it is my suggestion again manufacture will start. it is king of all car.

Very nice safe car, my great Grace-full car, driving experience is very nice, with lots of space & very luxurious vehicle and maintenance free vehicle. I miss you my Ambassador car.

I have such a car to one of my relatives. This car is worth to buy. With such a huge boot space and luxurious comfort, it's very helpful for a medium family having 6-7 members . Having such a power of 2000 cc it gives a vintage touch to drive it. Servicing and maintenance of this car is not much easy but as compared to it's comfortable texture it's worth to spend a li'l bit more on it's serviced cost... There's you have to slightly negotiable on it's milage. As this is. A heavy beast so.... obviously it drinks somewhat.!

Exterior

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Right from itz starting of production ambassador has lot of space, comfort.But during the sixties it lacked lot of features compared to that of modern versions.the main advantage iz very airy without need of air conditioned.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 

Ride Quality & Handling

 d ride is very superb quality compared o that of modern cars like Tata's & chevrolet which r poor to maintain &handling wize will be impossible but thanks to the power steering being provided.

Final Words

 I feel Ambassador should continue to live  as it iz the king of the indian roads & compared to other modern cars iz d best in quality,built ,performance,mileage&ride.even prime ministers consider to use thiz car bcoz of itz likes.No other cars can beat in d long run.

Areas of improvement  

there iz no improvement in styling i feel manufacturer & producer should make some new styling,modification as per d changing needs of d consumerz in todayz era.

good fuel economystyling

 

Exterior It has got a classical style, many Indians still appreciate it.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very cheap plastics, there are air vents,but without any fans inside it. There is enough space in it, the back seat is very comfortable,some people compares it with the comfort of a Benz itself. But the driver would be sweating behind the steering wheel in a car without the power assistance.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox To get the car to 60 km is a tiresome exercise for the driver.But one advantage I have found is that it is capable of carrying 6 or 7 passengers once the engine acquired the speed. My car has a Lucas TVS Diesel Pump which will need an overhaul every 25000 kms.   To be honest, when we got the car for the first time there was no engine oil in the oil reservoir,(Can anyone believe it?)  Before starting, we filled it with engine oil and managed to get it to the Marikkar Motors, Kottayam. They said there was a problem with the diesel pump and when it was repaired they charged Rs 100  from me. What surprises me is that they have now got the dealership for Skoda vehicles.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Not at all dependable at curves and high speeds.Since the vehicle always goes at below 80km, we can brake safely.It is not a driver's car at all. But it is a car for passengers who have no connection with it. I MEAN  the driver  suffers and the owner regrets it.

 

Final Words Hindustan Motors have been exploiting the Indians for decades and now  a point has reached when none of its customers would trust in any of their future products. Unfortunately they have a massive no of customers across India.

 

Areas of improvement Everywhere. If the company had any sincerity or business sense they could have made it a living legend. Such is the damage they have made in the hearts of its customers.

 

Good fuel economyThe metal which is used for making this car seems to be recycled, hence the high rate of rusting.,