Tata Motors completed 25 years of the Tata 407. The 407 was launched in 1986 and Tata has a close to 75% market share in this segment. Mr. P.M. Telang, Tata Motors’ Managing Director – India Operations, said, “The Tata 407 was among the first, cutting across industries, to have demonstrated the supremacy of indigenously developed products in the face of international competition.”
The 407 is available both in diesel and CNG options and tonnage ranging from 2.2 to 4.2 tonnes payload. The Tata 407 goods transportation portfolio has expanded since its launch in 1986 to comprise of trucks, tippers, pick-ups and vehicles for agri/food products, construction, light mining. The portfolio has been regularly upgraded, based on the company’s own R&D and customer feedback on operating economy, cabin convenience and safety. The Tata 407 also spawned the Cityride - the fully built buses in 12-to-24 seat variants. Following the company’s joint venture with Marcopolo of Brazil in 2006, the platform was included in the Starbus range as a 24-seat variant and 12-to-18 seat luxury variants. The buses too are available in both diesel and CNG options.
