Tata Motors enters Bangladesh's new car market

Tata Motors today made its maiden entry in the Bangladesh new car market, introducing two sedans and a hatchback. The portfolio includes the Tata Indigo eCS, the Tata Indigo Manza and the Tata Indica Vista hatchback, with class defining space. Speaking on the introduction of the passenger cars in Bangladesh, Mr. Karl Slym, Managing Director, Tata Motors, said, “We are happy and honoured to enter Bangladesh with our passenger cars. Our 40-year association with Bangladesh has given us an insight into the aspiration of the country’s motorists. They will be central to our business – we will delight them with the performance of our cars and the comfort and excellence of our service, and establish ourselves as we have in commercial vehicles since 1972.”

Mr. Abdul Matlub Ahmad, Chairman, of the company’s distributor, NITOL Motors, said, “Our association with Tata Motors goes back over two decades, and we are extremely happy that, in addition to commercial vehicles, Tata Motors has now placed their confidence in us to market their passenger cars and utility vehicles.  We share Tata Motors’ commitment to its customers in building a business for perpetuity.”  To begin with, they will be available in Dhaka with one showroom. By 2013, three other cities will be covered, with a showroom each.