Mahindra Navistar Automotives and Navistar Inc. of USA today unveiled the MN 49 and MN 40 trucks for the Indian market at the 10th Auto Expo. These trucks have been designed, developed and tested for Indian roads and usage conditions and is capable of negotiating the toughest terrain. Made for India and made by utilizing Navistar Inc's world renowned trucking expertise of over 175 years, this launch comes soon after the unveiling of the JV’s 25 tonne and 31 tonne trucks in Delhi, recently.
“With the addition of the MN 49 and MN 40 to its product portfolio, Mahindra Navistar is now well poised to cater to a wide spectrum of requirements in the Indian HCV industry. This product line up makes us a credible player in the commercial vehicle industry,” said Anand Mahindra, vice-chairman and managing director, Mahindra Group.
“I am delighted to witness the launch of the MN 49 and MN 40 at the India Auto Expo. India is an important market for us and the Mahindra Navistar JV will redefine the trucking industry in India,” said Daniel C. Ustian, Navistar chairman, president and chief executive officer.
The MN 49 and MN 40 have been developed keeping the unique requirements of the Indian market in mind. They incorporate Navistar’s MaxxForce engine which has been proven across the world for power and fuel efficiency. Their spacious and ergonomic design coupled with a better power to weight ratio and a high load carrying capacity makes them ideal for quick delivery of goods.
At the heart of the 49 tonne and 40 tonne trucks is the world renowned MaxxForce 7.2 litre CRDI engine which is the most modern engine in its class in terms of product configuration as well as components technology for the HCV segment in India. With the 4-valve per cylinder technology, the engine has been designed for better performance, higher power, better fuel efficiency and stricter adherence to emission standards.
The vehicles’ transmission consists of 9 forward synchromesh gears and 1 reverse. Tilt and telescopic power steering make driving these beasts a breeze, while the GPS vehicle tracking system allows you to keep abreast of the truck’s progress along its route. Both trucks have been rigorously tested and meet stringent international safety standards. The spacious and ergonomically designed cabin with various sleeper options also makes them suitable for continuous long hauls.link
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