Summary
The Tata 407 is a light commercial vehicle manufactured by Tata Motors. Launched in 1986, in 2011 the 407 model sold more than 500,000 units.[1] The 407 has a payload of 2.25 tonnes, an overall length of 4.7 metres, and a turning circle radius of 5.5 metres. Tata purchased all of the pressing tools for Steyr's 591/691-series of trucks in the mid-eighties, a truck which was itself derived from the 1967 Hanomag F-series. The shape of cab barely shares a close resemblance to the Mercedes-Benz Vario, however the only difference is the slope of the hood.
| Tata 407 | |
|---|---|
 Tata 407 water truck | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Tata Motors |
| Production | 1986–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Pickup truck |
| Body style | 2-door Pickup truck |
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| Powertrain | |
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Models edit
The 407 model range includes trucks, tippers, pick-ups and vehicles for agri/food products, construction, light mining and services.[2]
Tata's Cityride buses are based on the 407 and are available in 12–24 seat variants and following the company's joint venture with Marcopolo S.A. of Brazil in 2006, the 407 platform is now included in the Starbus range in a 24-seat variant and 12–18 seat luxury variants.
The facelifted EX-2 Refresh series was launched in the latter half of the 2000s, and in 2009 it was joined by the 407 Pick-up. This new model had the shortest overall length, the smallest turning circle, the largest loading area, and the highest payload in the category at the time.[1]
Engines edit
TATA launched 407 compressed natural gas (CNG) engine option in 2009 and diesel engine option in 2010 after realizing the huge potential in both the market.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b "Tata Motors celebrates silver jubilee of Tata 407". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 18 October 2011. ISSN 0971-751X. OCLC 13119119. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014.
Launched in 1986, Tata 407 has sold over 5 lakh units since its launch.
- ^ "Tata Light Commercial Vehicles". Tata Motors.
- ^ "Tata '407' LCV celebrates its silver jubilee year". Red Tree Convergent Media. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2011.