Top 8 Light Commercial Vehicles ( Pickup & Mini Trucks) in India
Introduction of Light Commercial Vehicles:
Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) own about 75% of the commercial vehicles market revenue in India. The primary use of LCVs is for carrying goods with mass varying from 3.5 to 7 tons and are used in industries with comparatively shorter delivery time, like fruits and vegetables, milk, poultry, fishery, etc. Their dynamic nature against lesser cost and lower maintenance make them a perfect choice for individual businesses and small-scale manufacturers or retailers. The market for LCVs in India is super competitive and tight to new entrants because few top brands like Mahindra, Bolero, and Tata have built strong reliability around their vehicles.
This article discusses the Top 10 Light Commercial Vehicles in India and their details. You will also find the available tyre sizes and their recommended tyre patterns for the LCVs and their variants.
Bolero Pickup
Mahindra Bolero Pickup has been designed for all sizes of shipments. It is designed as an SUV with a pick-up truck facility. A key feature of this LCV is its kerb weight of 1725 kg, ample boot space and ground clearance. Both manual and power steering driving systems are available in the following variants:
The appropriate tyre size is 195/80 R 15 and the available tyre patterns are:
Apollo Amazer 4G Life, MRF ZVTV, Michelin Primacy 3 ST, Bridgestone Turanza, Bridgestone B290.
Bolero Camper
Bolero Camper has a cutting edge design with a stylish grille, reflector headlamps, newly designed floor console along with power windows and central locking. The standing out features of the Bolero Camper is an independent front suspension with a four-wheel drive and high ground clearance. The m2DiCR engine, radial tyres and fuel efficiency make it perfect for high load operations. Bolero Camper has the following variants available:
- 2 Wheel-Drive PS
- 4 Wheel-Drive PS
- Gold VX 2 Wheel-Drive
- Gold ZX 2 Wheel-Drive
The appropriate tyre size is 235/75 R15 and the available tyre patterns are:
Michelin Primacy 3 ST, Bridgestone Ecopia EP150, Pirelli P7, Falken ZIEX ZE912, Apollo Aspire 4G, MRF Wanderer Street, Bridgestone B390, Yokohama Earth 1E400, CEAT Secura Drive, MRF ZVT, Yokohama C.Drive AC01.
Mahindra Jeeto
Mahindra brought Jeeto Plus to the market to boost the value proposition for its target customers. It is launched with an improvised cargo length of 7.4 feet and a payload capacity of 715 kg. Jeeto Plus continues to provide best-in-class mileage while maintaining its old brand reliability. Mahindra Jeeto Plus comes with a BS-VI engine and has a CNG variant available.
The appropriate tyre size is 155/80 R13 and the available tyre patterns are:
Bridgestone B Series B290, Goodyear Ducaro Hi-Miler, JK Ultima XPC, Falken Sincera 835, CEAT Milaze X3, Apollo Amazer 4G, MRF ZLX, MRF ZVTS, Bridgestone Turanza ER60, Hankook Optima K715, Michelin Energy XM2, Bridgestone S Series S248.
Mahindra Supro Mini Truck
Supro Mini Truck is engineered with Mahindra’s robust DI engine that delivers 26HP and 55nm of torque for superior pick up. It offers a payload capacity of 900 kgs and a larger cargo space. With a 170mm ground clearance and 13 inch-wide tyres, high load transportation is made effortlessly successful. The on-load capacity of Supro Mini Truck is 900 kg and fulfils all sort of logistic needs across Indian towns. It comes with eco mode to regulate the speed for outstanding mileage.
The appropriate tyre size is 155/80 R13 and the available tyre patterns are:
Maxxis Bravo Series UE168, CEAT Milaze, JK Ultima XPC, Apollo Amazer XL.
Mahindra Supro Maxi Truck
Mahindra Supro Maxi Truck caters to the segment of transportation above 1T payload. It is best suited for both on and off-road manoeuvring with 4-Wheel Drive and a wheelbase of 3150 mm. It has a payload capacity of 1150 kg for the CNG variant and 1000 kg for the diesel variant. The truck is feasible for freight of bricks, cement, gravel, food or FMCG. The prominent features of the Maxi Truck include disc brakes, tiltable steering, standard seatings with an ergonomic design. The three variants available in the market are:
- Mahindra Supro Maxi Truck T2
- Mahindra Supro Maxi Truck T4
- Mahindra Supro Maxi Truck T6
The appropriate tyre size is 155/80 13 and the available tyre patterns are:
Bridgestone B- Series B290, Yokohama Earth-1 E400, JK Ultima Neo, CEAT Milaze X3, Apollo Amazer 4G Life, MRF ZLX, Continental ContiComfortContact, JK Vectra, CEAT Fuelsmarrt, Bridgestone Ecopia EP150, Bridgestone B- Series B250, Michelin Energy XM 2.
Mahindra Imperio
Mahindra Imperio is the superior product of Mahindra to match the demands of its rising customer segment. It comes with a 2489cc diesel engine and generates a maximum power of 75 bhp at 3200 rpm. The vehicle has a payload of 1070 kg and has a manual 5 forward 1 reverse transmission system. To appeal to a larger target segment, Imperio comes with multiple cabins; a single and a double cabin with D+1 and D+4 seating respectively. It comes with a BS-VI diesel engine having power and eco mode.
The appropriate tyre size is 155/80 13 and the available tyre patterns are:
Apollo Amazer 4G Life, Bridgestone B- Series B250, Bridgestone B- Series B290, Bridgestone Ecopia EP150, CEAT Fuelsmarrt, CEAT Milaze X3, Continental ContiComfortContact CC5, Falken Sincera 835, Firestone FR500, Goodyear Assurance Duraplus 2, Goodyear Duraplus, Hankook Optimo K715 (K715), JK Taximaxx, JK Ultima Neo, JK Vectra, Michelin Energy XM2, MRF ZLX, MRF ZTX, UltraMile UM 551, Yokohama Earth-1 E400
Tata Ace Minitrucks
Tata mini trucks are revolutionary, new generation cargoes that established the market solely on their brand reliability and their promise around customer’s doorstep delivery. Tata Ace, truly being their ace products cover a variety of 7 submodels under their umbrella. They offer faster turn-around time and fuel efficiency against a medium price range. Their competitive offerings are larger cargo space and voluminous fuel tanks thereby making them suitable for covering long distances with comparative loads. The variants available for Tata Ace Minitrucks are:
The available tyre sizes and patterns are:
Ashok Leyland DOST
Ashok Leyland Dost has proven last-mile results across India with its vehicle strength and attractive price. The vehicle comes with a gross weight of 2590 kg and a payload of 1250 kg. The Dost Lite comes with a 1478cc engine and a manual 5-speed transmission system. It is a higher payload LCV in its segment and is in parallel competition with a few of the market leaders. Its superior built design, vehicle strength, and higher mileage.
The available tyre sizes and patterns are
Originally published at https://www.tyremarket.com on March 18, 2021.