Ahmedabad: Ashok Leyland, flagship company of the Hinduja Group, and one of the largest commercial vehicle manufacturers in India, launched the ‘GURU’– the latest Intermediate Commercial Vehicle (ICV) and the ‘PARTNER’ – the new Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) which is first Indian LCV with air-conditioner in Ahmedabad today.

‘GURU’ claims to offer a combination of best-in-class fuel efficiency and highest actual payload, ensuring maximum returns for its owners.

‘PARTNER’ on the other hand is India’s first air-conditioned LCV goods vehicle with best-in-class comfort from Ashok Leyland. ‘GURU’ has been launched in the price range of INR 14.41 lakhs to INR 16.80 lakhs including VAT and the PARTNER 6-tyre, 14 ft HSD BS IV is priced at INR 10.59 lakhs and PARTNER 4-tyre, 14 ft HSD BS IV is priced at INR 10.29 lakhs. Prices are ex – Showroom, Ahmedabad.

Mr. Vinod K. Dasari, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Ashok Leyland Ltd said “Ashok Leyland has upped the ante over the last few years and that reflects in our results.

Mr. Anuj Kathuria, President, Global Trucks, Ashok Leyland Ltd., was present here on the occasion of the launch.

‘GURU’ has been thoughtfully designed and built on four important pillars – mileage, payload, reliability and comfort – which are critical to the success of a business. It will be available in both BSIII and BSIV variants and can cater to a wide range of applications in the 12T and 13T category, with its different load body options, equipped with the latest H Series engine with Common Rail fuel injection system and other reliable aggregates, a statement of the company said.

PARTNER’ brings to the Indian customer the latest LCV technology from Europe and Japan. This next-generation truck, focuses on driver comfort and sports a modern Euro cab with spacious car-like interiors and offers global levels of performance and efficiency. With a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 6 T and 7.2 T, the vehicle will address various applications like parcel goods, durables, perishables and FMCG products, among others. With a tilt-able cabin for service accessibility, a choice of load body options and optional HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning) system, the vehicle is sure to win the hearts of demanding customers. All of this is provided in a truck that, true to the lineage of Ashok Leyland LCVs, offers exceptional fuel efficiency.It is powered by the advanced ZD30 Common Rail diesel engine, which ensures superior fuel-efficiency and better turnaround time. It is future ready and compliant with the upcoming BSIV Emission Norms. It has a host of features like power steering with tilt adjustment and cable-operated gear shifter for superior driver comfort. The company is offering an engine and transmission warranty of 3 years/3 lakh kms whichever earlier and a standard warranty of 1 year/unlimited kms on the overall vehicle. ‘It will be made available to customers through its 375 outlets across the country, the statement said adding that the two vehicles will be launched in a phased manner across the country.

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