To add feathers to its cap,
Tata Motors has unveiled a completely new range of premium
. With this new range of trucks, the largest
Indian automobile company by size, Tata Motors plans to introduce new
benchmarks in the country in their power, speed, carrying capacity,
operating economy and trims.
The new range of trucks includes
tractor-trailers, mixers, tippers, multi-axle trucks and special application
vehicles. Besides the special additional features to these commercial
vehicles, World Trucks are touted to be priced at a premium compared to
their current range.
The recently introduced range of trucks is the result of collaboration and
development of Tata Motors and its two subsidiaries that are the Tata Motors
European Technical Centre plc in the UK and Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle
Company in South Korea. Promising to give new dimensions to the world of
commercial utility vehicles, these automaker also has plans to introduce
this range in international markets in countries like South Africa, South
Korea, the Middle East and the SAARC countries.
Variants & Specifications
The new range promises a higher
power-to-weight ratio translating into faster turnaround time as well as
assures durability and better reliability. It will also result in increase
in revenue generation for the transporter. The versatile range is expected
to fulfill different requirements of tippers, mixers, cranes for
construction and mining, special applications like reefers, bulkers, and
tip-trailers, rigid trucks for short distance distribution and
tractor-trailers and multi-axle trucks for long distance transportation.
Capacity:
Between 10 tonnes - 75 tonnes Gross Combination Weight (GCW)
Powertrains:
From 150 PS to 560 PS alongwith suitable engines, transmissions and axles.
Few added features include automated transmissions and air suspension.
Vehicle Tracking:
Each new truck is available with a standard fitment - Global Positioning
System for effective vehicle tracking.
Comfortable Cabin Options:
Air-conditioned cabs are spacious and come in 3 lengths (i.e. day, rest &
sleeper), 3 heights (i.e. flat, low-dome & high-dome roof) and in 2
widths.
Features:
- Two trim levels
- Reclining seats
- Adjustable steering wheel
- Seat belts
- Arm rests (for both driver & co-driver)
Safety & Emission
Range complies to stringent safety norms of
the respective automobile markets. While considering emissions, these trucks
are Euro III and Euro IV complaint, while being Euro V ready.