VE Commercial Vehicles, a joint venture (JV) of Volvo and Eicher Motors, has unveiled the Eicher Pro1000 and Eicher Pro 3000 series of light and medium duty trucks in Kochi, Kerala, India.
The new trucks are designed to suit the needs of the mid-premium market segment, offering higher power and durability and enhanced features, the company said.
Powered by E-483 engine, the Eicher Pro 1000 Series is a light and medium duty truck in the 5-14T segment.
It features 2m wide aerodynamic cabin with value-added options that are claimed to offer better driving comfort and convenience to users.
Eicher Pro 3000 Series is designed for emerging premium segment, and features a 4 Cylinder 4 Valve E-494 CRS technology engine with Volvo group Engine Management system (EMS) 3.0.
With a 2.1m new generation cab, the vehicle has a sleeper option and also a rest kit in day cabin. It also has a six-way adjustable seat and a first-of-its-kind cruise control.
VE Commercial Vehicles said that the next-generation Eicher trucks and buses are aimed at improving transportation efficiency in India through relevant modernization.
In May 2014, the JV launched the Eicher Pro1000 and Eicher Pro 3000 series in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
