Two new models of Continental tyres launched in India

With these two new models Continental Tyres plans to cater to premium passenger cars in the Indian market.

Not so long ago, Continental AG, a leading international tyre manufacturer and automotive supplier, launched its newly developed ‘ContiMaxContact MC5’and‘ContiComfortContact CC5’ tyres in India. These two new models have been developed using the best German engineering has to offer and keeping in mind various requirements of Indian consumers. These tyres will be aimed at maximising safety and comfort. These tyres will be manufactured at the company’s latest manufacturing facility at Modipuram, Uttar Pradesh that has an initial capacity of producing 8,00,000 tyres per annum.

“Continental is known for both its German Engineering and high technological expertise in the production of high performance tyres globally which is confirmed by its significant presence in the Original Equipment business for the premium passenger cars and a high share in the replacement market, too. Investing into production capacities is part of our global strategy Vision 2025 to further improve our global manufacturing footprint and expand business in growing markets, such as India. All together Continental has invested more than two billion EUR into the construction of new production facilities like f.e. in Russia, China and the US alongside to the extension of the existing plants since 2011. Now we are more than happy to present our production facility in India for radial car tyres”, said Nikolai Setzer, Executive Board Member.

With the rise of the Indian passenger cars in India, this market is also one of the many others to rise subsequently. The number of tyres replaced annually is somewhere close to 14 million and is expected to rise to 30 million by 2025. Continental is taking care of the car owners’ needs with 425 dealers and 30 branded shops spread across the length and breadth of India

“The profile of passenger cars in India is changing rapidly in parallel to the continuous introduction of new models and upgraded variants by global car manufacturers. In line with that also the requirements of tyre performance characteristics are increasing. Based on our technological leadership approach we are aiming to fully meet these challenges and deliver premium products which are also delivering premium performance. The design of the new MC5 & CC5 is based on deep market study, advanced engineering and intense testing at our Global R&D Center”, remarks Edwin Goudswaard, Director Research & Development, Business Unit Replacement Asia-Pacific PLT at Continental.

The Conti Comfort Contact CC5 has been developed specially for the compact and mid-sized segment of passenger cars and the Conti Max Contact MC5 is made specifically for the high end mid-size & executive segment of passenger cars.