Tata Motors, one of the leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, along with its authorised distributor, Tata Africa Holdings has launched launch the Ultra range of of multipurpose heavy-duty trucks – Ultra T.9 and Ultra T.14 – in South Africa.
The Ultra range of trucks is said to be suited for a wide variety of conventional and specialist logistics applications including bakery, FMCG, white goods, agriculture and construction. It is engineered to deliver high productivity with best-in-class power & torque and fuel efficiency with lower total cost of ownership (TCO).
The robustly built Ultra features a walk-through cabin, power steering, dashboard-mounted gear lever, booster assisted clutch and mechanically suspended seat for safe and fatigue-free driving.
The trucks are powered by Tata Motors’ turbocharged diesel engines with best-in-class power and torque output, the Ultra T.9 (powered with a 3.3L engine) and Ultra T.14 (powered with a 5.0L engine) provide a reliable solution to comfortably carry heavy loads over long distances and rough terrains. The trucks come equipped parabolic suspension for rugged and uninterrupted operations. The trucks are offered with Tata Motors’ flagship connected vehicle system, the Fleet Edge, for efficient fleet management that helps further increase fleet productivity.
Anurag Mehrotra, Head – International Business, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles said, “We have consistently set new benchmarks by introducing smarter and future-ready products across various vehicle segments. The launch of the latest Ultra range in South Africa marks a new landmark in freight transportation in the country. Built on the internationally recognised Ultra platform, these trucks are engineered to cater to a diverse set of applications, deliver higher performance, vehicle utilisation, uptime and more revenues. We are committed to enabling our customers in South Africa succeed and the launch of this Ultra range is a significant step forward in fulfilling this commitment.”
Len Brand, MD, Tata Africa Holdings said, “We are thrilled to announce the launch of two new trucks to the Tata commercial vehicle lineup. This introduction aligns seamlessly with our commitment as a partner to Tata Motors and their vision for South Africa. The addition of these innovative products to the South African transport sector serves as a catalyst in our ongoing efforts to secure a more significant market share in South Africa. With a robust network of 90 touchpoints, we’re focused on providing convenient and comprehensive support to our customers.”
As part of its holistic solution offerings, Tata Motors provides an umbrella of vehicle lifecycle management solutions that include Annual Maintenance Contracts, Extended Warranty, Fleet Management Services and host of value-added services. These coupled with easy vehicle financing and curated repayment options, these solutions ensure complete peace of mind for customers, resulting in higher profitability.
Tata Africa Holdings is a subsidiary of Tata International and is responsible for the retail and after-sales service of Tata trucks and buses in South Africa. The CV maker offers a fully-built solutions, from 1-60 tonne trucks to 10-65 seater vans and buses.
