Ishita Sharma 2025-10-27
Here are some upcoming or newly-announced truck/commercial vehicle models from major brands in India, along with details where available. Because much of the commercial-vehicle space has fewer publicly detailed “upcoming trucks” (vs passenger vehicles), this list covers what is available and may include mini-/light trucks and pickups as well.
| Brand | Upcoming / New Truck Model |
| Tata Motors | Prima E.55S (heavy EV truck) |
| Ashok Leyland | AVTR 4825/AVTR 5525 modular truck |
| BharatBenz (DICV) | New heavy-duty models for construction/mining |
| Mahindra & Mahindra | Global Pik Up (pickup truck) |
| Isuzu Motors India | D-Max EV (electric pickup/utility) |
| Kia India | Tasman (body-on-frame pickup) |
| Toyota Kirloskar Motor | Hilux Mild-Hybrid (pickup) |
| Eicher Motors | Electric pickup (Q1 2025) |
| I-Board Mobility | Ductor 5525 / RE X 5525 heavy EV trucks |
Tata Motors
Model: Prima E.55S (Heavy-duty electric truck) — Electric prime-mover heavy-truck with ~ 55-tonne GVW rating, 300-450 kWh battery pack, target 200-350 km range.
Model: Ultra E.12 (Intermediate electric truck) — ~11.9 t GVW, deck lengths 17-24 ft, battery ~96-300 kWh range ~120-350 km.
Model: Ace Pro (Mini-truck) — Recently launched (so “new” rather than purely upcoming) 4-wheel mini truck, petrol/bi-fuel (CNG) and electric variants, payload ~750 kg.
Model: Hydrogen/EV long-haul truck concepts: e.g., “Prima H.28 T (Hydrogen)”, etc.
Why it’s interesting: Tata is aggressively expanding into electric and alternative-fuel commercial vehicles, covering multiple segments from mini-truck to heavy prime-mover.
Ashok Leyland
Model: AVTR 4825 MAV / AVTR 5525 Tractor / AVTR 4825 HD Tipper (on the “AVTR modular platform”) — showcased via MHCV Expo.
Model: Ecomet Star 1915 (ICV truck) — GVW ~18.49 t, designed for long-haul and higher payload in ICV segment.
Model: LMM (Last Mile Mobility) vehicle — slated launch at Auto Expo 2025, ICE + electric + CNG variants
Why it’s interesting: Ashok Leyland is leveraging modular platforms for flexibility, targeting not just heavy trucks but also last-mile and ICV segments.
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles / Brand BharatBenz
New models for India’s construction and mining sector introduced by BharatBenz, heavy-duty HCVs.
Why it’s interesting: BharatBenz (Daimler’s Indian CV arm) is focusing on specialised/ heavy-application trucks (mining, rigid, high payload) for the Indian market.
Mahindra & Mahindra
Model: Global Pik Up (pickup truck) — Expected India launch ~ early 2026, new gen 2.2 mHawk diesel, single/double cab, 2WD/4WD.
Why it’s interesting: Though more of a pickup than a large truck, it signals Mahindra’s move into higher utility vehicle segments in India, which often merge with light-truck/commercial segments.
Isuzu Motors (India) / Model Isuzu D‑Max EV
Electric pickup/utility truck: Fully electric variant of D-Max with ~250-260 km range and >1 tonne payload planned for India.
Why it’s interesting: EV in the truck/utility segment for India is still rare; this is one of the heralding models.
Kia India / Model Kia Tasman
A body-on-frame pickup from Kia, petrol & diesel, RWD/4WD, expected launch mid-2026.
Why it’s interesting: A non-traditional truck brand entering the commercial utility truck/pickup space shows diversification in Indian market.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor / Model Toyota Hilux Mild‑Hybrid
Mild-hybrid version of Hilux planned in India, late 2025 to early 2026.
Why it’s interesting: Toyota has strong global credentials in pickups; bringing it to India (with hybrid tech) points to shift in commercial utility.
Eicher Motors / Model: EV pickup
Eicher plans first electric pickup in Q1 2025 to compete in SCV / light-truck space.
Why it’s interesting: Eicher (traditionally heavy/medium CV) moving into EV pickup segment indicates growing focus on small commercial/last-mile electrification.
I‑Board Mobility
Upcoming heavy-truck EVs: e.g., Ductor 5525 (range ~275 km), RE X 5525, Long Haulage TT 5520.
Why it’s interesting: A newer company focusing purely on EV trucks; shows emerging ecosystems.