Force Traveller
light commercial vehicle made by Force Motors
The Force Traveller is a light commercial vehicle (LCV) manufactured by Indian company Force Motors. It is produced in configurations for both passenger and cargo transportation and uses a monocoque body construction. Passenger versions are available with seating capacities ranging from 9 to 25 occupants.
The Traveller is offered in both non-air-conditioned (NAC) and air-conditioned (AC) configurations, with a range of seating arrangements and body lengths.
The model was introduced in 1987 as the Tempo Traveller. The vehicle subsequently became known as the Force Traveller following the rebranding of the manufacturer as Force Motors. A wider-bodied version was introduced in 2012.
First generation
The Traveller was introduced in 1987 and was based on the Mercedes-Benz TN range. Its development and production followed an agreement between Force Motors and Daimler-Benz. The vehicle was offered in a variety of configurations for passenger and commercial applications, including vans, minibuses, school buses, staff buses, ambulances, emergency-response vehicles and delivery vans.
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