MAN Trucks has released its all-new TGX D38 truck to the Australian market after more than 18 months of local research, testing, and development.
MAN wants to establish the TGX D38 as a major player in the 15-litre, heavy-duty truck market. The matte black D38 unveiled in Brisbane is first high horsepower MAN model that meets the demands of long distance transport in B-double applications says the distributor Penske Commercial Vehicles.
It has been optimized for Australian conditions and features a tailored powertrain designed for the most demanding transport tasks, with a six-cylinder inline engine with 15.2-litre displacement.
The new engine further enhances the MAN range and introduces a new horsepower class of 560 hp at 2,000 ft-lb, producing maximum torque from as low as 930 rpm, which ensures the focus is efficiency.
With total-cost-of-ownership savings delivered through a range of patented MAN technologies, the D38 has an automated manual 12-speed Traxion Transmission shifting system, with three new fuel saving modes and GPS-controlled cruise control from MAN EfficientCruise, which uses topographical map data to detect route gradients and optimize fuel consumption depending on route.
The MAN TGX D38 provides sustained power reserves and excellent traction on sharp gradients while delivering the highest levels of driving dynamics, technology, and economy in its range according to the distributor.
MAN Truck and Bus Australia general manager Mark Mello say the distances between cities, efficiency, and productivity are the key factors that dictate business success today.
“The MAN TGX D38 strikes an excellent balance of capacity and cost efficiency and is built specifically for customers who transport high gross combination weights. We believe these qualities stand operators requiring B-double and heavy-duty applications in Australia in good stead,” says Mello
Distributor chair Roger Penske says the local team at Penske Commercial Vehicles in conjunction with MAN Germany worked hard to ensure the new model was ready to take on Australia.
“The MAN D38 is engineered for local customers, and with their needs of fuel economy at the fore,” says Penske.
I believe that the MAN D38 package will quickly become an attractive and viable business option, giving our customers the edge they need,” he says.
