India’s automotive industry witnessed two major launches on Wednesday, with Maruti Suzuki unveiling its all-new SUV, the Victoris, and Tata Motors introducing the LPT 812, a new addition to the intermediate, light, and medium commercial vehicle (ILMCV) segment.
Maruti Suzuki’s Victoris, promoted as an SUV that “Got it all,” targets young Indian consumers seeking a blend of technology, comfort, safety, and performance in a single vehicle.
The SUV provides several powertrain options, which include the Strong Hybrid with EV mode, ALLGRIP Select (4x4), 1.5-litre K15C petrol motor with Smart Hybrid, and S-CNG with a segment-first underbody fuel tank layout.
The Victoris is loaded with contemporary amenities like a 10.1-inch SmartPlay Pro X infotainment system with pre-installed apps and Alexa Auto voice assistant, an 8-speaker Infinity premium sound system with Dolby Atmos, a gesture-controlled smart powered tailgate, and 64-colour ambient lighting.
Safety features include Level 2 ADAS, six airbags, and a 360-degree HD camera with 11 views. Reservations for Victoris opened at Rs 11,000.
Tata Motors, the country's largest commercial vehicle maker, launched the all-new Tata LPT 812 truck on the same day.
Developed as a segment-defining truck in the ILMCV segment, the LPT 812 is India's first 4-tyre truck with a 5-tonne rated payload.
Based on Tata's highly successful LPT platform, the truck marries the ruggedness of a 6-tyre truck with the fuel efficiency and agility of a 4-tyre truck.
Under the bonnet, it sports a 4SPCR diesel engine delivering 125hp and 360Nm of torque, coupled with a 5-speed transmission. The LPT 812 assures good fuel economy, smooth gear changes with the benefit of a booster-boosted clutch, and less maintenance expense.
Safety is taken care of with complete S-Cam air brakes and heavy-duty radial tyres, and driver comfort comes courtesy of parabolic front suspension, tilt-and-telescopic power steering, and factory-installed air-conditioning.
The truck has a 3-year/3 lakh km warranty and is backed by Tata Motors' network of more than 3,200 service touchpoints. It is targeted at fleet operators looking for reliability, lower total cost of ownership, and long-term value.
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