The Tata Prima includes Italian cabin design, engine technology from the US and Europe, gearbox from Germany, chassis frame from Mexico and sheet metal from Japan and Korea combined with Swedish precision on a robotic weld line, according to Sipradi.

The heavy commercial vehicles are equipped with a high performance Cummins ISBe 5.9 common rail engine that generates 230 horse power (hp). The cabin of these vehicles is air-conditioned with ample amount of space for the occupant, including reclining seats with arm rests for added comfort, an adjustable steering system for best possible control in all conditions and a music system with Global Positioning System (GPS) as a standard feature.

According to the company, the Prima LX 2523 T and the Prima LX 3123T trucks are the first products to extend the Prima DNA into the multi-axle truck category with a GVW of 25 tonnes and 31 tonnes. These vehicles are the first multi-axle trucks in Nepal to get the “world class Prima cabin” and all its features including the four-point suspension, mechanically suspended seats, optional AC and wide bunks.

Similarly, the Prima LX 4023 S is a construction truck that has a larger clutch in line with a heavier driveline for increased clutch life and better performance. The vehicle is equipped with Tata G 1150 OD gearbox with 9-speed ranges and overdrive that helps the engine stay within the optimal rpm range reducing fuel expenses.

Likewise, the Prima 2523 K LX tipper is specially designed with world-class features that ensure maximum power and productivity. Matching global standards of excellence, the vehicle is backed by a high-performance CRDi Engine by Cummins coupled with proven Tata G1150 9-speed Gearbox that is perfectly suited for all heavy-duty applications, said the company.

“The launch of the Prima range in Nepal is a milestone in Tata Motors’ expansion in the domestic market and the Saarc region, and we are committed to shaping the commercial vehicle industry here with the latest global technologies,” said RT Wasan, head of International Business, Commercial Vehicles Business Unit, Tata Motors at a press conference here.

Siddhartha SJB Rana, executive chairman of Sipradi, said that they aimed to sell 150 vehicles this fiscal year. “We are the market leader in the truck business in Nepal with a market share of 90 percent, and the new range of trucks will also help us to remain strong in our position,” he said.