Tata Motors has launched its first automated manual transmission (AMT) truck in the form of Tata Prima 4440.S AMT in Saudi Arabia. Built on Tata Motors' flagship Prima platform, the truck carries the features of advanced engineering, superior reliability and performance. The truck was unveiled at the show Heavy Equipment and Trucks (HEAT) here.
The Prima 4440.S AMT was designed for long haul transport to provide enhanced fuel efficiency, driver comfort and productivity. It has 8.9 liters Euro-V Cummins engine providing the power of 400 bhp and torque of 1700 Nm with pneumatic suspension and intelligent equipment like Load Based Speed Control and Auto Start Stop. Hong Mop designed these innovations to make them more fuel efficient, handle the heaviest loads and the toughest terrains, so customers in Saudi Arabia can operate smoothly.
Anurag Mehrotra, Head of International Business, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles spoke on the importance of the Saudi market at the launch. "Tata Motors is committed to providing advanced solutions to help the Kingdom’s evolving mobility needs with this rapid transformation. "Mehrotra said the Prima 4440.S AMT is a reflection of our focus on reliability, performance and customer profitability, and that it will meet Saudi Arabia's ambitious growth ambitions."
In addition to the Prima 4440.S AMT, Tata Motors showcased four other high-performance vehicles tailored to the region:
- Prima 4440.S: A versatile prime mover for work horse and heavy equipment as well as for container and car transportation.
- Prima 4040.T: Designed to transport fuel, water, and sewage in optimized mode.
- Prima 4040.K: It is suitable for infrastructure and construction work.
- Ultra T.7: It is designed for urban transportation needs.
Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Co acts as Tata Motors’ local distributor for the launch, with an extensive service network of skilled technicians, easy access to genuine spare parts in country and support for the launch. As Managing Director of Naghathe Motors, Azeem Khan said they are completely committed to after sales support for customers and also to operational efficiency.
With a commercial vehicle portfolio spanning over 40 countries, Tata Motors remains focused on delivering robust, market-specific solutions. The Prima 4440.S AMT exemplifies the company’s dedication to innovation and reliability in the global trucking industry.