Doha, June 18
Tata Motors launched its all-new LPO 1622 bus in Qatar on Wednesday to strengthen its presence in the Middle East market.
Developed specifically for staff transportation, the company's first Euro VI-compliant bus in the Middle East offers superior performance, enhanced passenger comfort, and low total cost of ownership, according to a company statement.
The Tata LPO 1622 bus is powered by a reliable Cummins ISBe 5.6L Euro VI-compliant engine, delivering 220hp of power and 925Nm of torque. The bus is available in two seating configurations -- 65-seater and 61-seater -- offering flexibility for varied staff transport requirements.
It features a full air dual-circuit braking system with ABS, tubeless radial tyres, and a heavy-duty suspension system to ensure safety, comfort, and road stability. The bus also comes equipped with a range of advanced features, including Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist, Cruise Control, and a Multimode Switch to optimise performance across varied operating conditions.
Asif Shamim, head of Tata Motors international business, said, "The Middle East continues to be a strategic focus for Tata Motors, where our products have consistently delivered value across a range of applications. With Qatar being a key market, we are pleased to further strengthen our presence with the launch of the all-new LPO 1622 bus, designed to offer higher profitability to customers and superior comfort to passengers"
Tata Motors also unveiled an enhanced range of world-smart, Euro-V compliant Prima range of heavy trucks designed and engineered to suit the country's growing infrastructure and construction requirements. The range includes the advanced Prima 4040.K, Prima 4440.S, Prima 4040.T and the Prima 6040.S.
Tata Motors offers a wide commercial vehicle portfolio in over 40 countries, spanning sub-1-tonne to 60-tonne cargo vehicles and 9-seater to 71-seater mass mobility solutions. Backed by Tata Motors' advanced R&D capabilities, these vehicles are robustly engineered and rigorously tested to suit local market requirements, the statement added.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great to see an Indian company making waves internationally! 🇮🇳 The LPO 1622 looks like a solid product with all those safety features. Hope Tata brings similar models to Indian roads soon - our staff buses could use this level of comfort and tech.
As someone who's traveled in Tata buses in India, I'm curious - will these Qatar models have better AC systems? Our Indian summers need that cooling power! Jokes aside, proud to see Indian engineering succeeding in tough markets.
The specs look impressive but I hope Tata maintains quality control. Some of their Indian models have had reliability issues. If they can deliver premium products abroad, why not same standards at home? #MakeInIndiaShouldMeanBestInIndia
Smart move focusing on staff transportation in Gulf countries. With so many Indian workers there, familiarity with Tata brand will help. Hope they include Hindi/regional language options in the dashboard displays - would be a nice touch for desi drivers!
The Euro VI compliance is impressive! 🌱 Hope this tech trickles down to reduce pollution from commercial vehicles in India too. Our cities desperately need cleaner buses and trucks. Tata leading the way!
Interesting they're launching both buses and heavy trucks simultaneously. Shows Tata's confidence in their product range. The Prima trucks could be game-changers for Qatar's infrastructure projects. More Indian companies should target such strategic exports!
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