Mahindra Truck and Bus Division
Mahindra Truck and Bus Division launched the Mahindra ‘Cruzio’ buses on its Intermediate Commercial Vehicles (ICV) platform. Targeted at the staff and tourists transport segment, the bus marks the company’s foray into a segment that is fast gaining acceptance. Mentioned Vinod Sahay, CEO, Mahindra Truck and Bus and Construction Equipment Divisions, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. about the Cruzio: “The Cruzio will attract operators that are looking for a solution that can satisfy end-user benefits and help them to optimise costs.” The Cruzio LPO bus range will also set new benchmark for performance, earnings and deliver better value to our customers, he added. Manufactured at Mahindra’s facility at Zaheerabad, Telangana, the Cruzio has a 5360 mm wheelbase. It measures 10.4 m in length, 2.35 m in width and 3 m in height. Putting up a modern appearance with its front Fibre-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) fascia consisting of Mahindra’s signature grille and projector headlamps, the bus conforms to clever packaging and pleasing aesthetics. Offering side luggage booth and a manual JK type door at front, the bus boasts of a well-ventilated driver cockpit and a roomy interior. The interior is claimed to offer best-in-class seating and utmost ride comfort. Capable of seating 43 passengers (42+D) in a 2x2 layout, the bus is powered by a 140 hp BSIV mDi Tech diesel engine mated to a six-speed manual synchromesh gearbox (with overdrive).