Ashok Leyland Reintroduces Iconic TAURUS and HIPPO Heavy-Duty Trucks
360 HP
1,600 Nm
8.0 L
What Happened
Ashok Leyland has reintroduced the iconic TAURUS and HIPPO heavy-duty trucks, reviving names synonymous with ruggedness. The vehicles are built on the AVTR modular platform and feature a 360 HP, 1,600 Nm A-Series engine, aimed at mining and infrastructure sectors.
“TAURUS and HIPPO are purpose-built for heavy-duty requirements of mining, infrastructure, and construction applications.”
360 HPHP
Best-in-class torque of 1,600 Nm
Why this matters
The reintroduction brings back trusted names in Indian trucking, now modernized for better fuel efficiency, durability, and profitability for fleet operators in mining and infrastructure.
Terms in This Story
- MHCV
- Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles, a classification for trucks and buses.
- Tipper
- A truck with a body that can be tilted to dump loose material.
- Tractor
- A truck designed primarily to pull a semi-trailer, often used for long-haul freight.
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