MAN Truck & Bus and Van Vliet Automotive Group have introduced the New TG range to the Ghanaian market at a launch event on Friday, 9th December 2022 held at Van Vliet Automotive Ghana Limited, Tema.

The development of the new trucks was based on customer feedback, to provide vehicles that meet their operational requirements – for today and for the future.

The new range represents MAN Truck & Bus as a provider of sustainable transport solutions. It underlines the high competence of MAN’s engineering team which has always delivered robust, reliable and efficient vehicles.

These trucks also showcase the high build quality in MAN factories.

The New TG Range wears a distinct look with a new cabin that makes it stand out among its competitors. The new look is both visually appealing and functionally efficient.

These vehicles offer the highest levels of reliability and efficiency for diverse applications & operating conditions.

Speaking at the event, Jens Terkelsen, Managing Director of Van Vliet Automotive Ghana Ltd and COO (Van Vliet-Overseas), said, “We are extremely proud to launch the New MAN Truck Generation in Ghana.

"The New MAN Truck Generation is an example of trucks that can meet the needs of the customers for today as well the coming years. It eases the way our customers use our products and services and makes them more successful in their business.

"At Van Vliet, customer satisfaction has always remained a top priority. Combining this with the New MAN Truck Generation, we are confident that we will take the commercial vehicles landscape to the next level in Ghana”.

Joerg Mommertz, Senior Vice President, Head of Sales Area Middle East, Africa and Latin America (MEA&LA), MAN Truck & Bus SE, said, “The launch of the new range is a milestone moment for all of us. It reflects MAN’s focus on helping our customers in their business.

"These trucks are built to be highly reliable; able to withstand rugged use over their typical operating life, while delivering best-in-class performance. As a result, customers get the optimum uptime and attractive Total Cost of Ownership.”

He added, “We have on offer a three-year warranty on the complete driveline on truck tractor models. We also have service contracts that can help customers in terms of preventive maintenance, predictable costs, optimised vehicle up-time and roadside/on-site assistance. Overall, we are offering the best ownership experience to customers.”

With the introduction of the new trucks, MAN also reaffirms its commitment to 'Simplifying Business' of its customers.

The company aims to do so with effective aftersales for service & parts; a range of digital & financial solutions; and business advisory, besides reliable and efficient products.

Among the digital solutions on offer is the telematics suite from MAN. This is a powerful enterprise-grade solution for customers and it is designed to support im- proved levels of fleet efficiency & safety, and reduce environmental impact.

Great efficiency and economy

The engine range remains robust, reliable and efficient as before. It will continue to deliver consistently high performance over long duty cycles. MAN is the only truck maker to offer engines that conform to emission norms ranging from Euro 2 to 4, 5 and 6 depending upon the selected model.

Substantial improvements on the product, and in the areas of maintenance & service can reduce service life costs.

These trucks also offer significant pay-load advantages for weight-sensitive application sectors.

Strong partner – Competent and personal partnership

Partnership has been key to MAN’s successes and its importer partners have done a commendable job to achieve customer satisfaction.

The New TG Range also follows a product logic, which is oriented towards the application profile.

This allows for a new MAN TGX, TGS, TGM or TGL to be put together that fits the exact transport task, using flexible configuration options.

Optimised uptime – utmost availability over the entire service life

The operational efficiency of a truck is largely dependent on the parameter of reliability and how easily it fulfils its task, each day. MAN endeavours to make the tried & tested even better with the New TG Range.

These trucks will perform just as before as the powertrain retains its characteristics from the previous generation.

The new simplified and powerful electronic architecture supports the trucks' functionalities even better and makes the New MAN Truck Generation particularly fit for the future.

Excellent driver fit – the driver is the focus

In order to optimise the workplace in the truck, their performance and motivation need to be placed at the forefront.

This is why the new MAN Truck Generation sets standards in terms of user-friendliness, optimum ergonomics, and operation which is more intuitive and reliable.

There is also the aspect of optimum space – a well-thought-out storage concept and perfect sleeping comfort.

The ultimate achievement is a driver who is well-rested, comfortable and alert at all times, which leads to safer and more efficient operations each time.

MAN ProfiDrive offers additional targeted and practice-oriented training to help drivers with more efficient and safer driving methods.

The new MAN TGX is the International Truck of the Year 2021

In addition to its driving comfort, the driver's workplace with its clearly arranged, fully digital display instruments, the intuitively operable driving and multimedia functions incorporated into the new, generously adjustable multifunction steering wheel and the innovative, distraction-free rotary pushbutton control function of the MAN SmartSelect system impressed the jury of the International Truck of the Year.

The jurors were just as positive about the living conditions in the new driver’s cab as with the high level of safety.

Last but not least, the new MAN TGX made a particularly trendsetting impression thanks to the high degree of connectivity provided by its electronic architecture, which is the first of its kind in the commercial vehicle sector.

MAN Truck & Bus and Van Vliet Automotive Group are excited to be offering this new range to the Ghanaian market.

“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.”