Tata launches truck with car-like ADAS! Prima first truck to get it: Signa CNG also launched – Times of India

Tata Motors today launched India’s first truck with car-like ADAS, namely Prima and CNG-powered Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicle (M&HCV) truck, called Signa in the Indian market. Moreover, a new series of Intermediate & Light Commercial Vehicle (I&LCV) tippers and trucks are also launched to meet the rapidly growing logistics and infrastructure needs.
These trucks further enhance Tata Motors’ established ‘Power of 6’ benefit proposition aimed at delivering higher productivity and lower total cost of ownership (TCO) driving fleet profitability, said the official statement.
The M&HCV and I&LCV range of trucks comes equipped with a wide range of features, including fleet management, on-site support, Uptime Assurance, Breakdown Assistance, Insurance and Accidental Repair, Extended Warranty and other add-on services for vehicle maintenance and lifecycle management.
Available in many fully-built body options of load bodies, tippers, tankers, bulkers and trailers, these M&HCV and I&LCV trucks cater to a wide range of goods movement and applications across diverse sectors, states the company.
Tata Signa – India’s first CNG-powered M&HCV truck
Tata Motors has introduced India’s first CNG-powered M&HCV truck, namely Signa in the 28 and 19 tonne nodes. The all-new Signa CNG trucks are available with varied wheelbase and load deck length options and cowl option for cabin customisation. These models are powered by the 5.7-litre SGI engine, generating a peak power of 180hp and a max torque of 650Nm. These trucks offer a range of up to 1,000 km.
Tata Prima – India’s first truck with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)
Primarily introduced in 2010, now the top-of-the-line Tata Prima range gets India’s first Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). These trucks come equipped with safety features like Collision Mitigation System (CMS) and Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) developed with extensive validation, especially for Indian operating conditions, states the company. Additional safety features include Driver Monitoring System (DMS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
The company states that the new Prima range also gets an ergonomically redesigned cabin, offering better driving comfort and enhanced features for driver and vehicle safety.