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AMW, which has a 26 per cent share in the 25-
ton and above tipper segment, is set to strengthen
its position in this segment with the unveiling of
its 2528 TP model. It features a new cabin and is
powered by the same engine as in the 4928 TR,
mated to a nine-speed ZF gearbox. The model is
aimed at the mining and construction segments
and will also meet deep mining requirements as
they evolve across the country. With this prod-
uct, the company hopes to offer excellent driving
comfort and increased productivity to owners.
The ultra-modern air-conditioned cabin on
both models is offered in day and night trim,
which was on display at the Expo. It meets global
standards of aesthetics, safety and ergonomics
and was styled by Stile Bertone in Italy, which is
a world leader in automotive styling and design.
With a length of 2307 mm, width of 2435 mm
and height of 2913 mm, it is one of the largest
cabins in the market.
The cabin is also fully suspended to ensure
stability and ride comfort, and it has the largest
capacity of in-cab storage in the class. Designed
to match a contemporary European truck, it also
features an LED screen for entertainment, GPS
navigation system, and sleeping berths for the
driver in the night cabin version. Brimming with
confidence over the quality of its products, the
company plans to export the trucks to 123 coun-
tries across the globe in the next few years.
The highlight of the AMW pavilion at the ex-
hibition was the luxury bus, the new MAGNUS.
The 14.3 metre long, 57-seat, inter-city bus is
the longest in the country and will offer a host
of comfort features to ensure a stress-free jour-
ney. The company’s strategy is to offer ‘global
products at affordable price’, and with this prod-
uct the company is confident of competing with
established players at the very top of the bus
market in India, making it an interesting year to
watch out for in the Indian bus industry.
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auto expo 2012
The highlight of the AMW pavilion at the ex-
hibition was the luxury bus, the new MAG-
NUS.