Mahindra Navistar Launches New Trucks In India

(chinatrucks.com, Jan.5, 2010)Mahindra Navistar Automotives, a commercial vehicle joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra  (M&M) and Navistar of USA, has unveiled its 25 tonne and 31 tonne trucks for the Indian market.

Dee Kapur, president of Navistar Truck Group, USA, said: "India is an important market in our global growth strategy and over the next few months we will be introducing a range of products which I am sure, will revolutionise the HCV industry in India."

In 2005, Mahindra & Mahindra and International Truck and Engine Corp, the operating company of Navistar have entered into a JV to manufacture light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles for India as well as global markets.

According to the company, the Indian MAXXFORCE engines have been tailored into 4-valves per cylinder from the Brazilian design of 2 valves per cylinder. Fuel injection system, turbocharger have been re-tuned to ensure fuel efficiency and has extended oil drain intervals for efficient operating economics. Water pump and cooling systems are matched to suit climatic conditions in India.

MaxxForce 7.2 diesel engine features both, a mechanical injection system with a Bosch Rotary pump and also high-pressure 1800 bar common-rail fuel injection system.

The company said that the trucks offer dual tone horns, soft feel switches and indicators with a provision for further add-ons. The vehicle comes with an option of factory-fitted vehicle tracking system with hands-free two way communication.

In addition, the heavy duty brakes with wider shoes and 10 bar system pressure ensure braking and audio-visual alarms ensure safety and durability besides cutting repair and maintenance costs, the company claims.

Anand Mahindra, vice chairman and managing director of Mahindra Group, said: "This launch is a major step towards fulfilment of the commitment we made in 2005 to develop into a full-line commercial vehicle manufacturer. Mahindra's strong R&D capabilities coupled with Navistar's extensive experience in the trucking business will make MNAL a force to reckon with in the Indian Commercial Vehicle industry."

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