Tata Motors Unveils LPO 1822 Bus Chassis for Intercity Transport

Tata Motors has unveiled its new intercity bus chassis, the LPO 1822, for long-distance passenger transportation in India. Developed for improved comfort, drivability and fuel efficiency, the new platform is targeted at private and public fleet operators.

The Tata LPO 1822 has a 5.6-litre Cummins diesel engine, pumping out 220 horsepower and 925 Nm torque. It has full-air suspension to dampen road vibrations and provide comfort to the passengers over long distances. The low NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) properties of the chassis also add to a less noisy and less tiring ride for drivers and passengers alike.

Flexible in design, the LPO 1822 has been designed to facilitate different seating capacities from 36 to 50 seats, besides sleeper layouts, to accommodate numerous intercity as well as regional transport needs.

Tata Motors is also providing a free four-year subscription to its digital fleet management platform, Fleet Edge. Fleet Edge offers real-time vehicle information, predictive maintenance and route and fuel optimization tools to assist operators in lowering their costs and improving the performance of the fleet.

The chassis will also serve as the foundation for the future Tata Magna Coach, a full-built intercity bus model that is likely to push the limits of  safety and passenger comfort even further.

The LPO 1822 is a part of Tata Motors' larger portfolio of commercial passenger vehicles that feature buses powered by diesel, CNG, LNG and electric powertrains with seating capacity of 9 to 55 passengers. After-sales service is offered under the company's Sampoorna Seva 2.0 initiative, which consists of annual maintenance agreements, 24x7 roadside support and availability of genuine spares.

The launch is at a time when India's intercity transportation network is vastly expanding. Tata Motors has more than 4,500 sales and service points across the country to cater to its increasing vehicle population.

The company, now trading as TML Commercial Vehicles Ltd., is changing its name to Tata Motors Limited as part of a corporate reshuffle. The procedure involves a proposal to list its shares on Indian stock markets, which is already being done. 

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