“Tata Motors launches Tata Intra”

Tata Motors has launched a range of new generation ‘compact truck' - the Tata Intra. With a 2512 mm x 1602 mm load body length, Tata Intra comes in two variants - V10 and V20. The range starts from INR 5,35,000 onwards depending on the variant.

The Tata Intra engines are scalable to BSVI norms; V20 comes with 1400 cc DI Engine with 52KW (70 HP) & V10 is powered with 800 CC DI Engine delivering 30KW (40 hp). The vehicle has a standard power steering fitment and with low turning circle radius of 4.75m. The power train is tuned to suit various duty cycles using Gear Shift Advisor or economy switch, leading to enhanced fuel efficiency. Intra also has a 5-speed gearbox with cable shift mechanism offering a pleasurable driving experience.

Speaking at the launch, Guenter Butschek, CEO and MD, Tata Motors, said, "As the leader in the Commercial Vehicle industry we are playing a key role in shaping the CV market by introducing global products based on deep customer insights. We have strengthened our actions under the ongoing turnaround. With intense sales activation, new product launches, continued thrust on cost reduction, we have been able to improve our CV business performance. We want to strengthen our leadership position across all segments we operate in. The Tata Intra is a testament of our unrelenting commitment to introduce products that embody engineering passion and bolster customer value proposition and it will be a game changer for us in the SCV segment as it offers several industry-first features, setting high standards in the market."

Commenting on the launch of Tata Intra vehicles, Girish Wagh, President - Commercial Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors, said, "The customer preferences are shifting everyday towards better performance, advanced features and higher returns. After a thorough research, we learnt about the growing aspirations of the new age customers. These insights have helped us conceptualize and develop the Tata Intra. It is ideal for customers who want to upgrade their commercial vehicles for higher business returns and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), enabled by proven and reliable aggregates and driving comfort leading to longer, fatigue free drives. We have always led the industry and created new sub-segments to create demand. The launch of India's first compact truck, fills an important gap in the Indian SCV market and we are bringing yet another game-changing product after our much successful product Tata ACE."

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