UD Trucks Australia is announcing a new 8-litre Quon variant ahead of the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show.
The addition comes in two models, the CD 25 360 and the CW 25 360, and follows two years after the launch of the new Quon range.
It features a GH 8 engine, boasting a maximum output of 263 kW/2200 rpm, with a maximum torque of 1428 Nm/1200 to 1600 rpm.
The 8-litre engine is 300 kilograms lighter than the original 11-litre models.
Advanced safety features include radar collision warning and braking, stability control and lane departure warning.
Fuel savings are boosted with Eco mode, adaptive cruise control, and Escot Roll which puts the truck into neutral in the right conditions.
UD Trucks Australia vice president of sales Mark Strambi says the new 8-litre Quon is an “exciting addition” to the UD range that “offers the same levels of drivability and safety as the 11-litre version”.
“It really is a fantastic truck. Slightly smaller than the 11-litre models, it still possesses a sizeable payload, while offering operators extra flexibility through a greater load efficiency.”
On a recent trip to Japan, UD customers were given an opportunity to drive the Japanese-spec 8-litre Quon.
As well as the test drive, the customers visited UD Trucks headquarters in Ageo and were given an insight into UD’s innovation roadmap and strategic plans moving forward.
“UD Trucks strives to implement care, pride and quality into the mindset of its workforce and how it designs and builds trucks,” Strambi says.
“We wanted to highlight UD’s philosophy to our customers as well as giving them an exclusive look at the 8-litre Quon.
“The response to the quality of drive and features available on 8-litre was resoundingly positive and we are really excited to be adding it to the Quon range in Australia.”
