New range of TATA commercial vehicles from DIMO

Diesel and Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO), together with TATA Motors India, recently introduced the latest range of TATA small commercial vehicles (SCV) to Sri Lankan market. The SCV range comprises of the DIMO Batti (promoted in India as Tata Ace Zip), TATA Super ACE (earlier known as DIMO Lokka ) and DIMO 207 DI BULLET.

Handing over a key to a customer, from left, Vijitha Bandara, Gahanath Pandithage, customer, R T Wasan, Ranjith Pandithage. Rudrarup Maitra and Arup Baruah.

An event was held at Park Street Mews, to introduce these vehicles to the market recently. The audience comprised of senior managers and executives of all leasing companies in Sri Lanka - since they are the ones endowed with the responsibility to make the purchase a reality by helping the customer financially.

Several dignitaries from TATA Motors India and DIMO participated for this event. R T Wasan (Head, International Business - commercial vehicles TATA Motors) and Rudrarup Maitra (Regional Head, South Asia and Far East - TATA Motors) were the guests of honour, for the event while DIMO was represented by Ranjith Pandithage (Chairman-DIMO), Gahanath Pandithage (CEO-DIMO), Vijitha Bandara (General Manager-TATA Commercial Vehicles) and Arup Baruah (Country Manager for Sri Lanka-TATA Motors).

The DIMO Batti (TATA ACE ZIP) caters to the huge demand that exists in the micro truck category where people need to transport lesser loads cost effectively. DIMO Batti is powered by a 611cc, single cylinder water cooled diesel engine and can carry a payload of up to 600 kg. The outstanding fuel efficiency of 27 kmpl (under test conditions) contributes to the lowest operational cost per km, for any four wheel vehicle - which is the distinct advantage of DIMO Batti. DIMO Batti is currently sold at Rs. 695,000 which is inclusive of VAT.

TATA Super ACE is the high-end luxury mini truck from TATA Motors. A combination of new age design and cutting edge technology, allows the Super Ace to be the leader in its segment in terms of features, driver comfort, fuel efficiency, easy maneuverability and payload.