Force Motors today announced the launch of the new 2026 Force Traveler N range, a comprehensive update to its long-running people mover. The 2026 model gets a new design, added comfort, features and more. It will be offered in passenger, ambulance, delivery van, and school bus applications. Interested customers can book the new Traveler N range by visiting their nearest Force dealer from mid-May, and deliveries are expected to start soon.Traveler is a key product for the brand, with more than four decades in the market and a segment share of more than 70 percent. It is widely used in multiple applications and is the most adopted platform in its category. Force says the updated range focuses on improvements in comfort, usability, reliability and performance, while aiming to reduce total cost of ownership and simplify maintenance.
Talking about the cabin changes, it includes a redesigned cockpit with a digital instrument cluster and a 9-inch Android-based touchscreen infotainment screen. It also gets new seats, better noise insulation and a revised HVAC system aimed at better cooling efficiency. Exterior updates include a new front fascia with LED daytime running lamps and turn indicators, along with a redesigned rear end. On the engineering front, the model receives updates to its sheet metal structure and reduced body joints, aimed at improving structural integrity and overall fit and finish. The manufacturing process has also been improved with the use of robotics and automated door hemming to improve consistency and efficiency.
Talking about the powertrain, the Force N range will continue to be powered by the tried and tested Mercedes-sourced 2.6-litre turbo diesel engine with BS6 Phase 2 compliance and comes mated to a manual gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels. Mr. Prasan Ferodia, Managing Director- Force Motors Limited said, “Force Traveler has been a well-established product in the shared mobility space of India for many years and continues to lead its segment.With the new Force Traveler N range, we’ve focused on improving these, guided by input from owners, drivers and passengers to increase comfort, usability, reliability and cost of ownership, while reducing downtime and enabling better utilization for fleet operators.At the same time, we’ve strengthened the way we build Traveller. Learning from Urbania has helped improve our manufacturing processes and quality systems, leading to greater consistency and improved overall build quality. In many ways, the new Force Traveler N range builds on the strong trust that Force Traveler has earned over the years, while making it even better, more capable, and better suited to the expectations of today’s customers.”
