Mumbai, 29 September, 2020.
Tata Motors, India’s
leading commercial vehicles manufacturer, today announced the launch of the Signa 5525.S – India’s highest
GCW prime mover (tractor) in 4x2 segment. The Signa 5525.S 4x2’s unmatched 55-tonne GCW offers unique
value proposition for customers to maximise profitability. The model is
designed with Tata Motors’ Power of 6 philosophy empowering customers with the
power of enhanced performance, lower total cost of ownership, higher comfort
and convenience; thereby improving the revenue and reduction operating cost at
the same time.
The Signa
5525.S 4x2 prime mover is powered by Cummins 6.7-litre engine with a power
rating of 250hp and torque rating of 950Nm from 1000-1800rpm, ensuring fatigue-less
driving and reduced turnaround time for more trips and higher revenue. The
drivetrain is designed with industry-proven G1150 9-speed gearbox, 430mm dia.
organic clutch and heavy-duty RA110 rear axle with enhanced pulling power;
designed for demanding terrain and multiple application requirements. The Signa
5525.S is equipped with 3 distinct drive modes –
Light, Medium and Heavy, coupled with Gear shift Advisor to ensure optimum
power and torque selection, based on the load and terrain, and on-drive
coaching for right gear selection ensuring
high fuel efficiency and the lowest total cost of operations in its segment.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. RT Wasan, Vice President, Product Line,
M&HCV, Tata Motors said, “With
the introduction of the Signa 5525.S 4x2, Tata Motors continues its mission to be
the pioneer in the Indian commercial vehicle industry with the widest range of
products, offering its customers the best-in-class solutions to improve their
overall profitability through both levers of higher revenue generation and operating
cost reduction. Continuing with our constant endeavour to deliver the best
product offering to our esteemed customers, we are happy to announce that we
are the first manufacturer to offer the 55-tonne GCW on a 4x2 prime mover. Through our Power of 6 philosophy, we will continue to
offer best-in-class products and solutions and further strengthen our numero
uno position in both the cargo and construck segments. Each of these new
vehicles come factory fitted with the Tata Motors’ digital solution for optimal
fleet management, the Fleet Edge, to further enhance the productivity of the
fleet and improve customer profitability.”
The new model is
available with the popular Signa cabin, the country’s highest selling M&HCV
cabin offering 3-way mechanically adjustable driving
seat, spacious sleeper berth, tilt & telescopic
steering system and ample utility space. The Signa 5525.S’ suspended cabin
guarantees lower NVH characteristics and provides a comfortable ride even on tough
terrains. The powerful air conditioning system coupled with Ambient Air
Temperature sensor assures comfortable all-weather driving and lower fuel
consumption. The crash-tested cabin, high seating position, bigger daylight
opening, rear view mirror, blind spot mirror, solid steel 3-piece bumper make
it one of the safest cabins to drive. Moreover, new technology advanced
features like Engine Brake and iCGT brake gives greater vehicle control and
lowers the maintenance costs. It also comes with the standard fitment of Fleet
Edge – Tata Motors’ next-gen digital solution for optimal fleet management, to
further increase the uptime and reduce the total cost of ownership.
The Signa 5525.S 4x2
comes with advanced and wide range of fully built solutions offering customers a
one-stop solution with multiple advantages like better financing terms, earning
from delivery day, nationwide service warranty and higher resale value thereby
making overall much better value proposition for customers.
The
entire range of Tata Motors M&HCV trucks comes with a best-in-the-industry
warranty of 6 years / 6 lakh kilometres. Tata Motors also offers Sampoorna Seva
2.0 and Tata Samarth – the company’s commitment to commercial vehicle driver
welfare, uptime guarantee, on-site service, and customised annual maintenance
and fleet management solutions with each M&HCV.