Tata Motors Unveils Tata Ultra 1012 Light Truck

Jakarta, 11 Aug 2016 – PT Tata Motors Distribusi Indonesia (TMDI), a unit company of Tata Motors Ltd and the authorized agent of Tata Motors in Indonesia, has unveiled the Tata Ultra 1012—a strong light truck offering low operational cost in its class at the Gaikindo International Indonesia Auto Show (GIIAS) 2016,

After over an year of rigorous trials equivalent to more than 25,000 kilometers across different tough terrains and various operating conditions, Tata Motors Distribusi Indonesia (TMDI) is proud to officially launch the Tata Ultra Light Truck in Indonesia.

“As a top-10 brand in the global truck and bus manufacturing business, Tata Motors has presented a strong, safe, fuel efficient and multipurpose light commercial vehicle of the future. We are confident that the Tata Ultra would be an important business asset that can be a champion in the highly competitive business world,” said Biswadev Sengupta, president director, TMDI.

The Tata Ultra offers 5 main features:

Ultra-Versatile: The Tata Ultra 1012 comes in a number of variants suited for certain applications and designed to meet technical specifications required by body builders. The load capacity of the Tata Ultra 1012 is 7 with deck length options of 4m and 6m.

Ultra-Style: The truck successfully combines advanced technology and modern design. Suitable for many functions and users, heavily built drivers, contract drivers and owners, the Tata Ultra 1012 has set a new standard in the light commercial truck segment in Indonesia, with its lowest operational cost, excellent security and assorted features. The rated load capacity of the Tata Ultra 1012 is 7 tons with deck length options of 4 meter and 6 meter.

Ultra-Performance: Ultra-Performance: Tata Ultra 1012 runs on the Tata 497 TCIC 3.783 cc engine that can produce 125 Ps @2400 rpm and a torque of 400 Nm @1300-1500 rpm. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of the Tata Ultra 1012 is around 10 ton. The transmission G-550 has six gears with overdrive (OD).

Ultra-Comfort: The interior cabin design focuses on comfort and safety. Another unique feature is the cockpit that is functional yet pleasant. The cabin gives the driver a broad angle of view, and safety and comfort with the seat adjuster, steering adjuster and weight control seat. The tilt-able telescopic power steering with drooping characteristics creates the stability and comfort when the truck is running at high speed.

The Tata Ultra 1012 is a three-seater, one for the driver and two for passengers. The seats are adjustable. They can be shifted back and forth, and reclined.

Ultra-Safe: The Tata Ultra 1012 is the first light-truck in Indonesia with full air brakes and radial tubeless tires, which offers firm grip on road that improves safety. The truck also boasts neutral switch, side beam impact and three points active retractable safety belt. The chassis adopts the Rolled Frame technology and is made of high tensile material. For the suspension, the Ultra 1012 comes with parabolic leaf spring in the front and semi elliptic leaf in the rear. Both are complemented with a shock absorber and rubber bushing.

Like all Tata vehicles in Indonesia, the Tata Ultra 1012 will be backed by the unique customer care program of Peace of Mind consisting of Best in Class Warranty, Guaranteed Parts Supply and 24×7 On Road Assistance. Tata Motors operates through 119 touch points consisting of 3S outlets, 1S sales points, 2S Workshops and parts shops across Java, Sumatra, Bali and Sulawesi.

About Tata Motors
Tata Motors Limited is India’s largest automobile company, with consolidated revenues of USD 41.6 billion in 2015-16. Through subsidiaries and associate companies, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand, South Africa and Indonesia. Among them is Jaguar Land Rover, the business comprising the two iconic British brands. It also has an industrial joint venture with Fiat in India.With over 9 million Tata vehicles plying in India, Tata Motors is the country’s market leader in commercial vehicles and among the top in passenger vehicles. Tata cars, buses and trucks are being marketed in several countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, South America, Australia, CIS and Russia.
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For more information, please contact:
Mr. Kiki Fajar
Public Relations – Manager
PT. Tata Motors Indonesia
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