In Octopussy, James Bond drives an auto rickshaw during the India chase.
Bond takes control of the three-wheeled vehicle while escaping through the streets of Udaipur. The sequence uses the vehicle’s compact size and maneuverability for comic action, weaving through traffic and the crowded urban environment.
An auto rickshaw is a small motorized passenger vehicle with three wheels, usually consisting of a covered cabin and a driver’s seat. In South Asia it is also widely called a tuk-tuk, although regional names and designs vary. “Auto rickshaw” is the clearest answer for the vehicle shown in the film.
The scene is sometimes confused with Bond’s other unusual transport, such as the converted circus vehicles in Octopussy or the tuk-tuk-like vehicles seen in other films. The India chase specifically centers on an auto rickshaw.