Tata launches new and upgraded truck range

Combining value for
money with the practical
needs of the heavy vehicle
transport industry, Indian
manufacturer Tata has
launched a new 6 ton
model and upgraded
three of its ‘bestsellers’
to provide improved
performance and fuel
efficiency.
The upgraded LPT 809
and the LPT 813 Chassis
Cab models now feature
increased GVM and
turbo-charged engines
while ergonomic seats, a
mobile phone charger and
utility lamp improve driver
comfort.
A new clutch and
gearbox as well as several
cabin enhancements have
been added to the 8 tonner
LPT 1518, one of the best
sellers in its category.
Customer feedback was
the motivation behind the
launch of the all new LPT
1116 in the 6 ton category,
operations manager of Tata
Automobile Corporation
(SA) Doug Viljoen told
FTW.
“Our strongest attributes
are that our vehicles are
good value for money
and we have a versatile
and flexible warranty
extending up to 300 000km
or three years, depending
on the model,” he said.
The company has an
extensive network of 31
dealers in all regions
of South Africa. “This
ensures that vehicles are
efficiently and speedily
maintained. Our full after
sales service division
carries all available parts
and our 24 hour/seven day
a week roadside assistance
is also available at no
extra cost.”
The company’s strong
environmental awareness
ensured that it was well
ahead of meeting the
EURO2 fuel emission
regulations which came
into effect in January 2010,
said Viljoen
“With all the
transportation contracts
rolling out ahead of the
World Cup, we were
an integral part of the
process beginning in
2007/2008. 30-35% of
our customers come from
the fleet management
and commercial transport
industry and we
believe Tata has made a
significant contribution
to 2010 through longhaul
transportation.”