What is a Light Commercial Vehicle?

In 2021, the market size of light commercial value was USD 480.52 billion. With an increase in last-mile connectivity, especially in the e-commerce sector, the sales of LCV vehicles will increase eventually. Thus, the market of light commercial vehicles is going to rise to USD 751.86 billion by the year 2030.

Read along further to know all about light commercial vehicle. 

Light Commercial Vehicle transports light commercial goods and caters to the needs of small and medium companies. A common list of LCVs vehicles includes vans and mini-vans, utility vehicles, trucks and mini-trucks etc.

These are also known as passenger carrier vehicles, given their role in transporting vegetables, beverages, fruits and other categories of white goods. LVCs vehicles are known for carrying weight loads between 3.5 tonnes and 15 metric tonnes.

Being an important part of providing logistics solutions, LCVs vehicles have the following features:

• Embedded with fuel-efficient engines, they operate at a low-cost.
• LCVs have a good payload capacity.
• LCVs are smaller and more agile than trucks, and are able to move merchandise quickly, particularly in cities.
• These vehicles are suitable for multiple trips within a day.

A few examples of LCVs vehicles are:

1. Mahindra JAYO

It is a high-end LCV truck manufactured by Mahindra, a market leader. It has a high payload capacity and is embedded with a comfortable seating arrangement.

Key Specifications:

• Weight load: 2550 kgs
• Engine: Diesel
• Dimensions: Wheelbase-2654 mm, 3220 mm (length), 1920 mm (Width) and 1350 mm (Height)
• Tyre Dimensions:Rear Tyre- 7.0 x 16 14PR, Front tyre- 7.0x 16 14PR
• Steering: Power Steering

2. Tata 709g LPT

This LCV vehicle has been manufactured by aligning with the features of the LPT platform. With its excellent engine portfolio, Tata 709g has the capacity to transport heavy shipments as well.

Key Specifications:

• Weight load: 7490 kgs
• Engine: CNG
• Dimensions: Wheelbase- 3800mm,6893 mm (length), 2255 mm (Width) and 2940 mm (Height)
• Tyre Dimensions: Rear Tyre- 8.25 x 16 16PR, Front tyre- 8.25 x 16 16PR
• Steering: Power Steering

3. Tata Ace Gold Pickup Truck

Manufactured to provide logistic solutions to its B2B customers, Tata Ace Gold Pickup Truck is one of the most efficient among the existing LCVs vehicles.

Key Specifications:

• Weight load: 710 kgs
• Engine: Petrol, diesel and CNG
• Dimensions: Wheelbase- 2100mm, 3800 mm (length), 1500 mm (Width) and 1842 mm (Height)
• Tyre Dimensions: Rear tyre- 145R12 LT8PR, Front Tyre- 145R12 LT 8PR
• Steering: Mechanical Steering

4. Tata Intro V30

Tata Intro V30 offers an excellent gradability of 37%. For attaining fuel efficiency, Intro V30 has been embedded with an Eco Switch along with a Gear Shift Advisor (GSA).

Key Specifications:

• Weight load: 1300 kg
• Engine: Diesel
• Dimensions: Wheelbase- 2450 mm, 4460 mm (length), 1670 mm (Width) and 2690 mm (Height)
• Tyre Dimensions: Rear Tyre- 185 R14 14, Front Tyre-185 R14 14
• Steering: Electrical Power-Assisted Steering

5. Ashok Leyland BADA DOST

Manufactured by integrating i-GEN6 technology

Key Specifications:

• Weight load: 1300 kg
• Engine: Diesel
• Dimensions: Wheelbase- 2450 mm, 4460 mm (length), 1670 mm (Width) and 2690 mm (Height)
• Tyre Dimensions: Rear Tyre- 185 R14 14, Front Tyre-185 R14 14
• Steering: Electrical Power-Assisted Steering