New Force Traveller Launched With Cabin, Body Upgrades: Prices Start From 14.62 Lakh
Force Motors has launched the new Traveller N Range, a major update to one of the country’s most widely used commercial van line-ups. Introduced on May 5, 2026, the new range covers ambulance, delivery van and school bus applications, and Force says all future Traveller production will now move to this version. Bookings open across dealerships from mid-May.
The Traveller is not a product most private buyers think about, but it is one of the most visible commercial vehicles on the road. It is used in school fleets, patient transport, cargo movement and staff movement, which is why any full-model change matters. Force says it still holds over 70 percent share in this segment, so the Traveller remains central to its business.
The biggest visible change is inside. Force has given the Traveller a more modern cockpit with a digital instrument cluster and a 9-inch infotainment screen. For a commercial van, that may sound secondary, but it matters because this is a vehicle often driven for long hours every day.
The HVAC system has also been revised for better cooling performance, the company claims. In this category, that is more important than it may sound. Whether the van is carrying schoolchildren, patients or full passenger loads in summer, cabin cooling is one of the first things operators notice if it is weak. Force has also reworked the seat design and says it has improved noise and vibration levels inside the cabin.
The more important update may actually be in the structure and manufacturing process. Force says the new Traveller N gets reworked sheet metal, fewer body joints through improved design, a new modular roof and stronger body construction. It has also added more robotics and automated door hemming in production.
That matters because the Traveller’s strength has traditionally been mechanical durability, not body finish or trim quality. These changes suggest Force is trying to improve consistency in the parts of the vehicle that users see and live with every day, without changing the core formula too much.
Force has kept the same 2.6-litre FM CR diesel engine, now compliant with BS6 Phase 2 norms. It continues to produce 115 hp and 350 Nm. In a commercial product like this, that is not a drawback. Operators usually value proven reliability, known service requirements and easy parts availability more than a headline mechanical change.
Keeping the same engine also means workshops, fleet owners and drivers do not have to adapt to a completely new setup. For a vehicle used heavily in real-world duty, that sort of continuity matters.
The company is also continuing with Force Care and the iPulse telematics package. That brings extended support, roadside assistance and live vehicle tracking and diagnostics, which are increasingly expected by fleet buyers running multiple vehicles.
Prices start at about Rs 14.62 lakh ex-showroom and go beyond Rs 19 lakh depending on body type, length and application. So, it's more or less occupying the same segment as before. What has actually changed is the way the cabin feels, and the way the body is finished.