Tata Motors Ltd. has developed a compact truck that will find application in intra city and intercity transportation of goods.
Tata Intra, a small commercial vehicle (SCV) which would be commercially launched towards the end of this month, would compete with Ashok Leyland’s Dost as well as some other vehicles in this segment.
The company, for the first time on Monday, previewed a commercial vehicle to highlight its special features as well as to receive feedback from stakeholders.
R.T. Wasan, vice-president, sales and marketing, commercial vehicle business unit, Tata Motors Ltd., said, “This all new vehicle is rugged and powerful. It combines the rising levels of visual richness and sophistication with robustness and reliability.
“With its class-leading performance, comfort and convenience features, the Tata Intra is all set to create and dominate the market,” he said.
Mr. Wasan said like the Tata Ace, the Tata Intra would provide livelihood and higher income for the buyers.
Tata Ace sales
Starting from 2005, Tata Motors had sold more than 20 lakh Tata Aces which are manufactured at the company’s plant at Pantnagar. Tata Intra would also be manufactured at this facility.
Tata Motors would continue to manufacture Tata Ace, even after the BS VI phase, which has demand from the market.
The company said Intra would provide a more powerful driving experience, transporting goods faster. The vehicle comes with a powerful 1396 cc DI engine with 70 HP and 140 Nm torque for faster trip.
The vehicle has a five-speed gear box and 14-inch radial tubeless tyres for better control. It has a payload capacity of 1100 kg and a maximum speed of 80 km per hour.
Tata Motors hopes that this vehicle would do better in the performance segment which is estimated at two lakh units a year.
( This writer was in Aamby Valley City at the invitation of the company.)
