Penske New Zealand has welcomed the all-new MAN truck to the New Zealand market.
The introduction of the new TGL, TGM, TGS, and TGX truck ranges to New Zealand are the first MAN trucks designed from the ground up in 20 years.
“We are thrilled to welcome the all-new MAN truck generation to the New Zealand market and introduce our customers to this superior portfolio,” said Brent Warner, general manager of Penske New Zealand.
“We are offering eight different cabin configurations from the crew cab that seats up to seven to the super spacious GX cab, and the D08, D15, D26, and D38 engines are all Euro-6, delivering power that is reliable and highly efficient,” he said.
Awaiting drivers inside the cab is an intuitive dash layout, multi-function steering wheel, advanced infotainment system, and SmartSelect navigator. MAN’s driver assistance features include adaptive cruise control, steering wheel airbag, cabin safety cell, emergency brake assist, and lane departure warning. The rest and sleep area is fully furnished with storage, a fridge, and air conditioning.
MAN offers an economical range of engines including the 164kW (220hp) D08 engine powering the TGL, and the 477kW (640hp) D38 engine powering the TGX. Utilising software to determine the optimum moving off and gearshift strategy, the Tipmatic gearbox has load and inclination detection, ‘SmartShifting’ and ‘idle speed driving’ functionalities. Efficiency is further improved with the most powerful engine brake on the New Zealand market at 626kW (840hp) on the D38 engine.
“Close attention has been paid to ensuring the specifications are ideally suited to our New Zealand conditions, including tyre and diff ratio selections to optimise performance and economy for our unique terrain.
“We’re excited to be offering for the first time a down-line factory 8×4 model specifically for New Zealand too,” Warner added.
These advanced features within the cabin and powertrain are complemented by highly reliable and fully integrated technology that delivers optimised uptime. Extended oil drain intervals and low tare weights yielding higher payload availability increase productivity and profits for customers.
“We look forward to hearing the thoughts of our existing MAN customers and our new customers as they step into this truck generation and experience it for themselves.”
