Tata Motors Showcases Its WidestEver Commercial Vehicle Portfolio in Cape Town

Highlights breadth of platforms and nextgeneration technologies across diverse mobility applications

Cape Town, South Africa, 22 May 2026: Tata Motors, one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, today showcased a portfolio of 11 vehicles at an event in Cape Town, South Africa, underscoring its engineering strength and technological capabilities. The curated lineup spans multiple segments and powertrain options, including nextgeneration electric vehicles alongside proven platforms, reflecting the company’s ability to design and develop advanced, applicationready mobility solutions for its diverse international markets. The range highlights a continued focus on enhancing productivity, improving uptime and delivering lower total cost of ownership across varied use cases.

The showcase featured the allnew Ultra Prime RE—a rearengine intracity bus designed for comfortable and efficient urban operations—alongside the Azura range, Tata Motors’ nextgeneration intermediate and lightduty trucks developed for regional and intercity haulage.

Speaking at the showcase, Mr. Asif Shamim, Head – International Business, Tata Motors Ltd., said, “This showcase reflects our continued focus on developing relevant, applicationled mobility solutions for our international markets. The portfolio presented here demonstrates the range of platforms and technologies we are building across segments, including electric vehicles, tailored to different use cases and operating conditions. It also reflects the strength of the engineering and development capabilities behind these products, enabling us to deliver solutions that are practical, reliable and built to support customer productivity. We have always focused on supporting growing businesses and communities—building lasting relationships through dependable, efficient and durable products.

Tata Motors operates across 29 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with a strong distribution network and trusted regional partners such as Tata International, Panafrique Motors, KOMCO Motors and Allied Motors. With over 3,40,000 commercial vehicles sold in the region, the company today offers a wide range of over 60 models in various configurations, supported by a robust network of more than 320+ touchpoints. This presence is further strengthened by seven assembly operations in Africa including: South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia, contributing to local skill development, employment generation and enhanced manufacturing capability.

Key Highlights of the Portfolio Showcased

Electric Vehicles: Engineered for Sustainable Operations

• Tata Ace Pro EV: A zeroemission electric minitruck built for efficient lastmile deliveries, combining compact size, easy drivability, and low total cost of ownership.
• Tata Intra EV: A high-payload electric pickup engineered for demanding urban cargo duty cycles, offering dependable performance, extended range, and improved earning potential with lower cost of operation.
• Tata Ultra E.9: A light electric truck designed for clean and quiet intra-city logistics, offering high manoeuvrability, reliable performance, and low operating costs.
• Prima E28.K: A robust, high-torque, zero-emission electric tipper designed to decarbonise mining and construction operations, offering superior endurance and faster turnaround cycles.

Engineered to Maximise Earning Potential

• Intra V30 & V70: The Intra pickup range features a crash-tested, walkthrough cabin designed for fatigue-free driving. The Intra V30 offers a payload of 1,300 kg, while the V70 caters to more demanding applications with a higher payload of 1,950 kg and a 10-ft load body to maximise earnings.
• Azura 1918: A next-generation intermediate and light-duty truck engineered for urban and regional operations, delivering higher productivity, strong uptime, and improved driver comfort with a focus on lifecycle value.

Cutting-edge passenger mobility solutions

• Ultra Prime RE: A modern 10.8-metre midi bus powered by a 6.7L rear-mounted diesel engine, designed for high-duty urban and peri-urban applications with enhanced passenger comfort and operational efficiency.
• LPO 1618 Magna: A 44-seater fully built AC bus for staff and inter-city travel, offering reliable performance and comfortable long-distance operation.
• LP 909 Bus: A compact midi bus for school and staff transport, delivering dependable performance within a 9.3-metre footprint.
• LPO 1623 Nova: A premium 49-seater AC bus designed for longer inter-city routes, offering enhanced ride comfort.

Customer-Centric Services

• Over 320+ Strategically Located Service Centres: Ensuring access to genuine spare parts and timely maintenance support across the region.
• Warranty Coverage: Extended warranty options across models, offering peace of mind and long-term value.
• Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC): Customised AMC packages designed to meet varied operational needs, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency.

Tata Motors offers a wide commercial vehicle portfolio across over 50+ countries, spanning sub-1-tonne to 60-tonne cargo vehicles and 9-seater to 71-seater mass mobility solutions. Backed by advanced R&D capabilities and deep experience across diverse operating conditions, the company is well positioned to support Africa’s growth ambitions—with Sub-Saharan Africa standing out as a core pillar of Tata Motors’ global strategy and a region where long-term partnership, local capability and future-ready mobility solutions converge.

About Tata Motors Ltd (Formerly TML Commercial Vehicles Ltd):

Part of the USD 180 billion Tata Group, Tata Motors Ltd., (BSE: Scrip code 544569; NSE: Scrip code TMCV) is India’s largest and a globally renowned manufacturer of utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses. With over eight decades of leadership in commercial mobility, the company is known for its innovation, reliability, and performance. Its advanced powertrains, connected technologies, and intelligent fleet solutions support a wide range of applications—from last-mile delivery to public transport while seamlessly driving the wheels of the nation’s economy. Guided by its brand promise Better Always, Tata Motors delivers future-ready solutions that enhance customer experience and drive sustainable growth. The company operates in India and South Korea, with a global presence across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and SAARC countries.

As per the Composite Scheme of Arrangement sanctioned by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench—amongst Tata Motors Limited, TML Commercial Vehicles Limited (the Company) and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited—the Company’s name was changed to Tata Motors Limited from TML Commercial Vehicles Limited (effective 29 October 2025), and its equity shares are listed on the BSE Ltd and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Media Contact Information:

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