Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and one of the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, today reintroduced two of its mostlegendry trucks—TAURUS and HIPPO. Revived for the modern era, TAURUS represents the high-horsepower tipper range, while HIPPO anchors the tractor portfolio. Their launch marks the returnof names long synonymous with ruggedness and reliability, now re-engineered with next-generationtechnology to meet the evolving needs of India’s economy.The vehicles were unveiled by Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director & CEO, Ashok Leyland, in thepresence of Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, President – MHCV and Ms. Madhavi Deshmukh, National SalesHead, along with esteemed customers, dealers and representatives from the media.With higher productivity, improved uptime, superior fuel efficiency, and enhanced driver comfort,the new TAURUS and HIPPO range are engineered to deliver better lifecycle economics and higherprofitability for fleet operators. Built on Ashok Leyland’s advanced AVTR modular truck platform, thenew range offers enhanced flexibility through multiple configurations and feature options. Both TAURUS and HIPPO will be available for bookings and deliveries through Ashok Leyland dealerships across India.
