Commercial Vehicles in India: News & Updates

[visran]

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Tata is giving its 407 a new look:

The headlights looks big, maybe they could have reduced it to some extent, anyway this looks better than the age-old looks the current version has.

Not much changes in design wise, i see this model has 6 wheels does the current model too carry 6 wheels?

 

[S Class]

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Seems this is base model, top end may come with body colored grills & bumper.

 

[anshuman8]

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Not much changes in design wise, i see this model has 6 wheels does the current model too carry 6 wheels?

Do TATA 407 come with 6 wheels? I guess the 6 wheels one was 609 or something like that.

 

[visran]

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Piaggio Ape City Three Wheelers Launched in Petrol, CNG and LPG Fuels

Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL), a 100 % subsidiary of the Italian Piaggio & CSpA & India’s leading manufacturer of light transportation solutions unveils the apé City, a state-of-the-art 3 wheeled passenger carrier. The ape ‘city comes fitted with a Piaggio 3 Valve Engine being introduced for the first time in the 3 wheeler category in India. The vehicle will be available in CNG/LPG/Petrol fuel variants. The new product has been competitively priced in line with the distinct requirements of customers in this category.

PVPL commenced its operations with the launch of the 3 wheeler brand ape' which was an instant success and has grown from strength to strength over the years. PVPL created the market, grew the market, owned the market and sustained a dominant and leadership position in the diesel 3 wheeler segment. The apé City is a strategic initiative from Piaggio to further expand its share in the 3 wheeler market. The apé City is a revolutionary product developed on the basis of Piaggio’s on-going customer feedback program, and adds a new dimension to Piaggio’s range of transportation solutions. It symbolizes Piaggio’s solution in the alternate fuel category.

Best-in-class features and benefits:

The apé City incorporates the exacting high standards that Piaggio is known for internationally. It offers the best mileage in its class. It has the Highest Power & Torque in its category, enabling superior pick up and acceleration. It offers superior gradability in its category, and is comfortable in maneuvering steep gradients including city flyovers. Its unique compact design offers generous seating & luggage space.

Explaining the Company’s new initiative, Mr. Ravi Chopra, Chairman & Managing Director of Piaggio India Pvt. Ltd. said “ At Piaggio, our emphasis has always been on value creation. Be it product design or performance. We have consistently gone to the market with our customers in mind. Anticipating the regulatory shift towards more eco-friendly vehicles and customer’s needs for a small, fuel efficient and comfortable 3 wheeler, we conceived the apé City to deliver exceptional value and a superior experience to our customers. Today, we are confident the apé City will outclass others in the alternative fuel segment and will help consolidate our position in the 3 wheeler segment.

Created on the basis of extensive customer need-gap analysis, apé City is truly a world class product that will complement Piaggio’s existing 3-wheeler portfolio. It should emerge as a preferred option over competition in this segment on the strength of its operating efficiencies, enhanced earning potential, and both driver & passenger comfort.

Piaggio’s confidence in the performance of apé City is evident in the 12-months/36000 km warranty and 4 free services that the Company offers. Additionally, the product will be backed up by Piaggio’s world-class sales and service network of over 750 touch points that consistently provide quality service and spares, 24x7 across India. The ape’ city is truly a world class product that will complement Piaggio’s existing 3 wheeler portfolio. It will emerge as a preferred option on the strength of its superior performance, ergonomics, operating efficiencies & enhanced earning potential.

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[SqueakingNoise]

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Do TATA 407 come with 6 wheels? I guess the 6 wheels one was 609 or something like that.

Tata 407 comes with 2 ranges

i. 4 wheel type for light applications( cargo/courier/volume based )
ii. 6 wheels for heavy application for better traction (sand/bricks/ Load based )

 

[visran]

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Tata 407 comes with 2 ranges

i. 4 wheel type for light applications( cargo/courier/volume based )
ii. 6 wheels for heavy application for better traction (sand/bricks/ Load based )

Thank's for the info, does both the version carries same power and torque ratio ?

 

[visran]

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PIAGGIO INDIA TO REPLACE MINI WITH PORTER RANGE OF PICK UP TRUCKS TO TAKE ON TATA ACE ZIP AND MAHINDRA MAXXIMO

The Piaggio Mini pick up truck that comes with a 0.5 ton capacity isn’t doing well in the Indian pick up truck market. Therefore, Piaggio India plans to replace the Mini pick up truck with the Porter range. The Piaggio Porter range of mini pick up trucks are expected to be available in half ton and 0.75 ton variants. While the Piaggio Porter 600 will replace the Piaggio Mini and take on the Tata Ace Zip, the Piaggio Porter 1000 will come with a 0.75 ton payload and will take on the likes of the Tata Ace and the Mahindra Maxximo. The Piaggio pick up trucks could be launched in India next month.

Piaggio India to replace Mini with Porter range of pick up trucks to take on Tata Ace Zip and Mahindra Maxximo - Indian Cars Bikes

 

[SqueakingNoise]

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Thank's for the info, does both the version carries same power and torque ratio ?

AFAIK,

Powertrain almost same the only thing is the differential.
4w GVW - 5700kgs
6w GVW - 5300kgs

loadbody length is little different
tire size - 4w - 8.25X16
6w - 7.5X16

 

[Vishwas]

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PIAGGIO INDIA TO REPLACE MINI WITH PORTER RANGE OF PICK UP TRUCKS TO TAKE ON TATA ACE ZIP AND MAHINDRA MAXXIMO

Piaggio India to replace Mini with Porter range of pick up trucks to take on Tata Ace Zip and Mahindra Maxximo - Indian Cars Bikes

AFAIK the piaggio's mini truck was launched just 2 years back, they are thinking over again? There are no good competitiors for the ace and ace zip.

 

[visran]

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AFAIK the piaggio's mini truck was launched just 2 years back, they are thinking over again? There are no good competitiors for the ace and ace zip.

Ace is a an established product and a strong brand by itself and it won't be easy for other's give a tough competition to Ace, Maximmo barely manages to touch a decent 4 digit sales number in a month even though it packs more technology. with competitors like Maxximo and Dost and the big Ace occupying more than 50% market share it will be interesting to see what route Piaggio will take .

 

[S Class]

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Piaggio has 4 tyres at the back, surely doesn't look like 0.75 ton vehicle. Even ace doesn't has it, nor does Dost. Whatever maybe the case, I don't think Piaggio can take 'Chota Haathi' head on.

 

[S Class]

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Couple of years back, Tata purchased CV maker Hispano of Spain, one of largest global manufacturer of buses & CVs. I have been waiting to see those on Indian roads, but till date in vain. Hope Tata launches them ASAP, probably launch of Scania may propel them to do so. The 2nd pic bus is one of the best seen, looks better than Volvo too. Some pics -

 

[Vishwas]

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Couple of years back, Tata purchased CV maker Hispano of Spain, one of largest global manufacturer of buses & CVs. I have been waiting to see those on Indian roads, but till date in vain. Hope Tata launches them ASAP, probably launch of Scania may propel them to do so. The 2nd pic bus is one of the best seen, looks better than Volvo too. Some pics -

It's a known fact that Tata isn't doing well with its divo or hispano, but i haven't heard of hispano very much, i think man or marco-polo rules for cv in spain.

 

[S Class]

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It's a known fact that Tata isn't doing well with its divo or hispano, but i haven't heard of hispano very much, i think man or marco-polo rules for cv in spain.

But what stops Tata in bringing them to India ? If they can succeed with daweoo trucks, why can't with hispano buses ?

 

[autosafari]

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.. haven't heard of hispano very much, i think man or marco-polo rules for cv in spain.

Viswas,

Both Hispano and Marcopolo are coach manufacturers.

Hispano Carrocera was a Spanish company and renamed as Tata Hispano in 2010 after it was fully taken over by Tata Motors.

Tata Hispano designs, manunufactures and sell bus/coach bodywork on all major European bus chasis OEMs.

Marcopolo is from Brazil and is a major bus body designer and manufcaturer.

Tata Motors has a Joint venture with Marcopolo - Tata Marcopolo Motors Ltd head quartered in Dharward.