Eicher equips its Pro series trucks with car-like features, priced from Rs 8.53 lakhs
The features include:
MID as in cars, displays trip distance, fuel and uptime readings, etc
Steering mounted audio/other controls
7" touchscreen infotainment system which comes with Bluetooth, AUX, and USB connectivity, and micro SD support
Comes equipped lumbar support, and bottle holders, and overhead storage
Gets hybrid-gearshift-linkages which reduces heat and noise generated by gearshifts
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Eicher Trucks and Buses, a part of the VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV), has introduced two new Eicher Pro 2000 Series light duty trucks. Offered in Pro 2049 and Pro 2095XP variants, the former comes in with a 1.8 meter cabin while the latter is offered in five cargo options.
Pro 2049 starts at a price of 8.53 lacs (ex-showroom) and Pro 2095 XP starts at 15.77 lacs (ex-showroom). Eicher confirms that both these offerings have been designed to meet the specific needs of the buyer with added features, increased safety and an efficient engine lineup.
Large windshield, rear view mirrors and windows offer better driver conveniences and safety along with a stronger cabin with added reinforcements with added survival space in case of any collision in terms of frontal, rear and side.
Eicher Pro 2049’s 1.8 meter cabin with payload of 2.7 tonnes is smaller in comparison to the Eicher Pro 2095 XP which offers a payload capacity of 7.2 tonnes and is offered in five cargo options -of 14.1, 17.6, 19, 20 and 21 feet.
The trucks are both powered by the same E4834 CRS engine capable of 93.87 bhp and 300 Nm of torque on the Pro 2049 and 112.64 bhp and 400 Nm of torque on the Pro 2095XP. The engine gets mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox on the Pro 2049 and to a 6 speed manual gearbox on the Pro 2095XP. The M-Booster technology allows for best in class fuel efficiency.