Jammu, March 18, 2024 : Mahindra Truck and Bus Division (MTBD), a part of the USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group, today unveiled Mahindra CRUZIO BS6 bus chassis, its brand-new range of bus chassis.
The vehicle was unveiled by MTB ZBH Jitendra Bahadur, MTB ABM Hitesh Jain and Dharender Sharma, Managing Director, Prestige Truck and Bus Pvt. Ltd.
Present on the occasion were Ajit Singh(Chairman, All J&K Transport Welfare Association), Kuldeep Singh(ARTO Passenger Segment), Vijay Singh Chib(President, All J&K Transport Welfare Association), Sanjeev Choudhary (Sanjeev Travels) and noted transporters of J&K.
7 bus chassis keys were handed over to many prominent transporters at the event.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Dharender Sharma said, “The unveiling of the new CRUZIO bus chassis today, is a defining moment for our Truck and Bus business as we have taken our LCV bus platform to a next level of customer experience. CRUZIO is all set to be a game changer, making it one of the safest, most ergonomic and comfortable bus that will set new standards. I am confident that similar to the CRUZIO School Bus range, the bus chassis will also set new benchmarks of performance, earnings and deliver better value to the customers.”
“The Mahindra CRUZIO bears the testimony to Mahindra’s capability of bringing the best to the Indian customers, since it is based on meticulously gathered consumer insights. If you look at the bus operators in this segment, they are craving for a solution that can balance the end-user benefits and help them optimize costs as well. Comfort, Looks, Ergonomics, Operational Efficiencies through connected solution iMAXX and Safety are the key aspects which impacts the reputation of the new age transportation. CRUZIO will set new, higher benchmarks in these aspects and we are confident that it will become the preferred choice of passengers and the bus operators”.
Talking about the key features of CRUZIO, Mr. Dharender highlighted that from the safety aspect, CRUZIO meets the Rollover Test norms as per AIS 031 and BUS Body code as per AIS 052. It is also compliant to the latest regulatory requirements of AIS 153, which has stringent noise and vibration standards. CRUZIO offers enhanced visibility in both day & night and bigger brakes for efficient braking performance with short stopping distance. It has the highest ground clearance in the category to avoid bumper hit. CRUZIO Bus offers Best-in-class seat width which are contoured and ergonomically designed that provides full back support. Broad gangway and improved parabolic suspension leading to Best-in-class ride comfort. CRUZIO’s Engine is equipped with the patented Mahindra FuelSmart Technology to optimize the fuel consumption. Highlight of this technology is the multimode switches to optimize the fuel consumption and engine power availability as per load and road conditions for Higher Savings in Fuel Expenses and More Profitability. CRUZIO is also equipped with inhouse developed world class telematic solution complied with AIS 140 norms, offers you utmost safety, tracking of bus, fuel theft, vehicle health monitoring and many other features enhancing efficiency for the fleet operator.”
