Mahindra Blazo HCV Truck series with FuelSmart technology launched in Bengaluru

Mahindra Truck and Bus division, which is a part of the $17.8 billion Mahindra Group, launched their latest series of Heavy Commercial Vehicles under a new brand name called the Blazo, in Bengaluru. Note that it was first announced at the Delhi Auto Expo held earlier this year. The Blazo series is quite versatile as it includes haulage, tractor trailer and tipper type of heavy commercial trucks suiting the different needs of the Indian truckers.

Heart of the Blazo series is the FuelSmart technology that Mahindra boasts about. It is designed to provide mileage and power at the touch of a switch. The foundation for this is the introduction of the mPower FuelSmart CRDe engine with Multi-drive mode feature. There are three intelligent drive modes that can be changed by the driver as per the load and terrain conditions - Turbo mode for transporting big loads over steep inclines, Heavy mode for carrying full load, and Light mode when running without load. Each mode ensures to squeeze out the maximum efficiency from the engine and gives an advantage in terms of excellent mileage.

Apart from this, MTBD has also announced two specific guarantees:

• Superior mileage guarantee on the Blazo truck series which means that you can return the vehicle if it does not provide more mileage than your existing truck.
• 48 hours 'Back on the Road' service guarantee that ensures your vehicle gets back on the road in the quickest possible time in case of a breakdown, else MTBD would pay INR 1000 per day to the customer.

Speaking to the media at the launch, Nalin Mehta, CEO, Mahindra Truck and Bus Division, said,

"Our truck and bus business has been steadily and is taking full advantage of the buoyancy in the HCV segment. We are confident that the new Blazo HCV range will further enhance our position in the market by significantly improving the customer value proposition."

Other key highlights of the Mahindra Blazo truck series:

• Powered by 7.2 litre High Torque, Low RPM mPower CRDe engine that provides a max power of 260 HP @ 2200 RPM and Max Torque of 960 NM @ 1200 -1600 RPM for the haulage and tractor trailer range. Max power of 274 HP @ 2200 RPM and Max Torque of 950 NM @ 1100-1700 RPM for the Tipper range.
• Max speed of 80 km/hr with speed limiter. Tipper range comes with a max speed of 60 km/hr.
• Fuel tank capacity of 350 litres for long trips.
• Tag Lift axle that reduces wear and tear of the radial tyres.
• Bogie suspension that helps the driver negotiate different load and terrain conditions.
• Comfortable and low noise cabin with optional four vent AC system and music system.
• Sleeper berths come as a standard with factory fitted fans.
• Tilt and Telescopic steering and 3-way adjustable seats for an optimum driving experience.
• Equipped with Driver Information System that gives critical vehicle information to the driver in real time.
• Equipped with ABS for safety and braking control at high speeds.
• BS IV compliant.

The launch of the Blazo series of trucks comes at a crucial juncture where there seems to be a natural inclination towards trucks that offer better mileage, low maintenance, superior safety and better driver comfort. MTBD expects brisk business owing to BS IV norms brought by the Indian government and their series of trucks being BS IV compliant. The Blazo series is launched at a price range of 20 Lacs INR to 33 Lacs INR (ex-showroom).

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