8 Best Selling Ambulance Vehicles in India

The medical industry in India saw a much-needed overhaul during the pandemic. During this troubled time, demand for new age medical technology, equipment and transportation surged to new heights. Now coming to medical transportation, a majority of vehicles in use were either old or lacked the modern medical equipment to attend to critical cases on the move. Previously passenger vehicles were customized and converted to an ambulance but with changing times and modernization of the Indian Medical sector, many automobile OEMs are now coming up with factory-built ambulance models with various configurations for every use case.

Here we list down 8 best-selling ambulance vehicles in India:

1. Maruti Suzuki Omni Ambulance (Now Discontinued) 

Maruti Suzuki Omni is the OG when it comes to vehicles available in India for ambulances. Sadly, this model has been discontinued by Maruti Suzuki despite being one of the leaders in this sector for multiple years. Omni ambulance was powered by a 796 CC engine with a top speed of 105 KM/H. Due to its compact size, the vehicle was the top choice for many hospitals and medical service providers as this enabled them access to places where road conditions did not permit entry of larger ambulance vehicles. One of the key stakeholders that enabled ambulance facility even in the remotest of places during the 90s. 

2. Force Traveller Ambulance

The most advanced hospital on wheels at the moment in India is the Force Traveller. Powered by a 2596 CC diesel engine, the Force Traveller ambulance is available in various sizes, making it easy for customizations and fitting of advanced life support equipment. Due to its long-range capability, speed, customizations and ability to support modern medical equipment, its usage has not been limited to just transportation of patients but also transportation of live organs and carrying out emergency response to critical patients on the move.

3. TATA Winger Ambulance

TATA Winger is the nearest competitor to Force Traveller in terms of engine specifications, durability, customization ability, supporting new age medical equipment etc. Just like Traveller ambulance, the usage of TATA Winger ambulance is not limited to just transportation of patients but is also used for transportation of live organs, and acts as an advanced life support system on wheels. The older version of Tata Winger ambulance can be seen in many cities as the 108-ambulance service provider by respective state governments. The new TATA Winger ambulance is powered by a 2.2 L dicor engine.  

4. Maruti Suzuki Eeco Ambulance

Eeco is the alternative option launched by Maruti Suzuki to replace the now discontinued and the OG in the sector, Omni ambulance, also manufactured by Maruti Suzuki. It’s available in both CNG and petrol fuel options powered by a 1.2 L engine. Due to its compact size and ability to navigate through traffic and narrow roads in India, this ambulance model has a faster turnaround time and can reach remote and densely populated areas easily. Used mostly to transport patients.

5. Mahindra Bolero Ambulance 

Mahindra Bolero ambulance is a SUV built type vehicle often used in areas where the road condition is poor or a bit of off-roading is required to reach the patient. The ambulance version is customized to accommodate a long stretcher from the middle row to the last row along with seating options for attendants and supports basic medical equipment. Powered by a 2523 CC engine, the Bolero Ambulance is a mass product due to it affordability, rugged design and ability to reach remotest places easily. Currently, Mahindra has introduced the NEO+ Bolero ambulance with a more refined 2.2 L engine and also supports new age medical equipment along with a washbasin assembly. 

6. Force Trax Ambulance 

Just like the Mahindra Bolero ambulance model, the Force Trax ambulance model is tailor made for Indian requirements. It supports basic medical equipment and also includes an autoloader stretcher through a specially designed ramp for faster turnaround time during times of emergency. Powered by a 2596 CC engine and with ample ground clearance, the Trax ambulance model can easily navigate through poor roads and is mostly used in remote places for medical emergencies. 

7. Mahindra Supro Ambulance

Mahindra’s answer to Omni and Eeco ambulance, the Supro ambulance by Mahindra is the best option for densely populated areas with narrow roads. Due to its compact size this vehicle can navigate through narrow roads easily and ensure faster response during times of emergency. The ambulance is powered by a 2-cylinder 909 CC diesel engine producing 47 HP power. 

8. Eicher Skyline Ambulance

The Eicher Skyline offers three ambulance configurations namely B-Type, C-Type and D-Type based on various use cases required by hospitals. It supports new age ambulance equipment to transform it into a complete hospital on wheels. Hospitals or medical service providers can also convert this into a mobile medical unit. The model comes with separate driver and patient compartment and can easily accommodate 8+P easily.