Eicher unveils next-gen Pro Plus range of light, medium duty trucks
Vishal Mathur, Executive Vice President, Light & Medium Duty Trucks, VECV, said, "Over the years, Eicher Trucks and Buses have won the trust of customers by delivering solutions that enhance value to their business. With our continued focus on fuel efficiency, uptime, and digitalisation, the Plus range provides customers with a profitable combination of performance and sustainability. These trucks are built not only for today's needs but also for the rapidly evolving demands of India's supply chains. The new range is a result of deep customer engagement and future-focused engineering. By combining industry leading vehicle productivity with features that improve driver productivity, we are offering customers a truly differentiated platform that supports both intra-city and longer-haul applications. This range further enables us to lead with value, innovation, and customer-centricity in the LMD segment."Each model in the Pro Plus lineup is engineered for a specific application. The Eicher Pro 3018XP Plus is ideal for long-haul transport, equipped with a powerful 160bhp engine, sleeper cabin, and multiple fuel tank options. The Pro 2118XP Plus is optimised for intercity movement with a compact turning radius and agile performance. For city logistics, the Pro 2059 Plus delivers class-leading payload and body options in a 7.5T GVW configuration.The lineup also includes the Pro 2095XP Plus, offering unmatched configurability for sectors like FMCG and e-commerce, and the compact yet capable Pro 2049 Plus, built for last-mile and intra-city deliveries. Rounding out the range is the Pro 2110XPT Plus, a smart 14T tipper with high torque output and rugged performance for construction and infrastructure needs.With advanced features like smart air-conditioning that automatically cuts off during idling for fuel savings, ergonomic design, and extended cargo bodies to reduce the need for aftermarket modifications, the Pro Plus Series is designed to address the operational needs of modern fleet owners.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
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