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September 2012
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share in the relevant market with a
size of 25,000 vehicles annually.
In contrast, the size of the 26-seat-
er segment is around the targeted
70,000 vehicles per year. The new
vehicle will roll out of the Pitham-
pur plant with its monthly produc-
tion capacity of 700 units.
The vehicle, powered by a Daim-
ler-licensed common rail, turbo in-
ter-cooled engine, delivering 130Ps
with 295 Nm torque, also comes
with a Daimler-licensed G-33/5
gearbox that offers low friction and
smooth transmission. It also has the
highest power to weight ratio in its
category. The best-in-class fuel ef-
ficiency lowers operating and main-
tenance costs.
The vehicle boasts of many firsts
in its category. It has a monocoque
body from pressed steel panels, with
outstanding structural strength and
unmatched durability. It is the only
vehicle in its category with Cathodic
Electro-deposition (CED) painting.
The company’s latest (sixth genera-
tion) dip painting plant ensures the
highest level of rust protection.
The vehicle also offers the low-
est floor height and lowest centre
of gravity, thereby ensuring best-in-
class handling and stability. The ride
quality, noise vibration harshness
(NVH) levels and the most modern
interiors with 2x2 seating set a new
benchmark for buses with a seat-
ing capacity of 26. Disk brakes on
all wheels ensure top-class braking
under all load and operating condi-
The Traveller-26 has been designed,
developed and tooled up in-house by
Force Motors R&D. Around 40 vehi-
cles have already hit the roads for
customer trials.
vehicle zone