Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, handed over the keys to its first ‘Guru’ – the latest Intermediate Commercial Vehicle (ICV) offering from the company’s portfolio, to Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) at the Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab on 4th October, 2016. Equipped with the latest H Series engine with UPCRS system, this next generation light truck promises safety, security and convenience to its customers. With high quality suspensions to ensure a bump free ride on rugged roads, the ‘Guru’ truck comes with segment best in class fuel efficiency.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Anuj Kathuria, President, Global Trucks, Ashok Leyland Ltd. said, “We are honoured to present the very first ‘Guru’ truck to SGPC, an organization in India responsible for the upkeep of gurdwaras. Ashok Leyland has always focused on making products which are an amalgamation of intelligent design and smart technology. The Guru truck too lives up to this philosophy and we are sure that with its increased endurance and other segment leading features, it will help SGPC in its various logistical needs.”
According to Shree Avtar Singh Makkar, President, SGPC, “We are happy to receive the first ‘Guru’ truck from Ashok Leyland. Ashok Leyland has always been inclined towards extending help for the common good and we are sure with this product, we at SGPC will be able further improve our services to all the devotees who visit the gurdwara.”
The ‘Guru’ truck is a modern day vehicle which is a complete package of versatility, style, strength and endurance. With the lowest kerb weight, Guru truck offers the highest payload capability in its segment. Its load body offers the maximum volumetric capacity enabling it to carry a higher volume of cargo on every trip.
The H-series CRS engine offering best-in-class mileage and the versatile FIP system helps lower maintenance costs, better service intervals and lower lube consumption. These features combined with best-in-class warranty and affordable AMC, ensure lower lifetime operating costs.
