Mahindra Truck & Bus reveals crucial ICV range named Furio
Italian design house, Pininfarina S.p.A of Italy, a Mahindra Group has styled the Furio’s state-of-the-art cabin, giving the new truck one of the safest, most ergonomic and comfortable cabins in the industry.
Mumbai/Italy: Mahindra Truck & Bus Limited, A division of Mahindra & Mahindra of Mumbai launched its brand-new range of Intermediate Commercial Vehicles (ICVs) named Furio. It was built with USD 87.59m investment and a combined effort of over 500 Mahindra engineers and 180 suppliers.
Italian design house, Pininfarina S.p.A of Italy, a Mahindra Group has styled the Furio’s state-of-the-art cabin, giving the new truck one of the safest, most ergonomic and comfortable cabins in the industry.
MTBD says the new MDI Tech[Rk1] ICV engine, which develops maximum power of 140hp at 2400rpm and 500 Nm of torque, is equipped with Mahindra’s FuelSmart technology to optimise fuel consumption. The highlight of this technology is the multimode switches to optimise fuel consumption to the load and road conditions.
Dr Pawan Goenka, managing director, Mahindra & Mahindra said, “The unveiling of the new Furio range of ICV trucks is a defining moment for our truck and bus business as we are set to enter a new orbit and become a full range commercial vehicle player. With Pininfarina-inspired design, the Furio is set to be a game-changer for us and perhaps for the industry, giving the new truck one of the safest, most ergonomic and comfortable cabins that will set new standards. I am confident that just like the Blazo HCV series, the Furio range of ICVs will also set new benchmarks for performance, earnings and deliver better value to customers.”
Pininfarina’s CEO, Silvio Pietro Angori said: “Mahindra Furio is the latest addition to our achievements in the transportation sector, after having brought to life for more than 8 decades legendary cars but also high-speed trains, trucks, busses, yachts, airplanes and even private jets. Together with Mahindra Truck & Bus, we have created a ground-breaking innovation in the ICV category. The result is a vehicle that integrates style, function and innovation – the fundamentals of Pininfarina”.
1Pininfarina S.p.A. of Mahindra Group is an Italian car design firm and coachbuilder, incorporated in 1930, headquartered in Cambiano, (Metropolitan City of Turin), Italy. Mahindra group bought the 76% of share for $28million in 2015. Over the years, Pininfarina has designed vehicles for world renowned manufacturers like Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, M&M, Fiat, GM, Lancia, Maserati and Hyundai, among others. Pininfarina S.p.A. has also designed high-speed trains, buses, trams, rolling stocks, automated light rail cars, people movers, yachts, airplanes, and private jets. In addition, Pininfarina consults on industrial design, interior design, architecture, and graphic design.
