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'' logo, meant to highlight the futuristic design and features of the truck. The Tiger Truck offers

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models. A wide range of models from trucks and crew cabs to vans are available. The Tiger Truck is known for its rigorous quality control standards, including their patented tiger-proof test. Also offered are a suite of accessories such as a snowplow, pintle hitch, front brush guard, security light, hot dog cooker and others. The Tiger Star model is an upgraded and more robust off-road utility truck than most off-road vehicles in its class. The advanced Star class trucks feature robust electric drive, with a 48 volt, 5 kW motor mated with a five-speed transmission. All Tiger Trucks are

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certified. Original design was based on the

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joint venture in China. Tiger has the largest available array of truck body options for niche applications. Primary distribution in the U.S. is through a select dealership network. Tiger Trucks are being assembled in

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, under the "Tiger Truck" brand to better supply the North American demand for these trucks.

Models

Gas models

*Tiger Star *Crew cab and X-cab *Tiger Star van *Tiger Star cargo van *Tiger Star volume van *Tiger Champ 4500 std *Tiger Champ 4500 crew

Flex-Fuel (E85) models

*Tiger Star *Crew cab and X-cb *Tiger Star van *Tiger Star cargo van *Tiger Star volume van *Tiger Champ 4500 std *Tiger Champ 4500 crew

Electric models

*Electric Tiger Star *Electric Tiger Star van *Electric Tiger E-bus

Electric car

*Tiger Cub - a two-seat electric car

References

External links

Tiger Truck International Inc. Web Site
* {{Automotive industry in the United States Changan Automobile divisions and subsidiaries