Daimler launches BharatBenz trucks

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV), the 100% Indian subsidiary of Daimler AG, launched its first set of trucks under the BharatBenz brand in Mumbai. The three heavy duty BharatBenz Trucks – 2523R and 3123R for the haulage segment and 2523C for the construction segment- will now be commercially available in the Indian market. The three heavy-duty trucks launched are first among the range of 17 models that will be launched over the next 17 months.
“The trucks, based on the Mercedes-Benz Axor platform, have been localised to suit specific needs of Indian customers, featuring a six-cylinder engine with 230 HP (170 KW) in all three variants,” said Marc Llistosella, MD & CEO of DICV. The vehicles would be commercially available through 28 dealers and at more than 108 locations across the country.

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