MAN Move Into Van Marke

man-tgeWith an available range between 3.0 and 44 tonnes, MAN is evolving into a full service provider when it comes to having the right solution for every transport task.

The new TGE, which saw its world premiere at the recent IAA show, sees MAN transferring all its usual customer oriented services from the truck business into the transporter class.

There are two wheelbases, three roof heights and three vehicle lengths to choose from. The vehicle lengths for the closed delivery vans range from 5,983 mm to 6,833 mm and even up to a 7,388 mm long MAN TGE with large overhang. The vehicle heights are estimated at 2,340 mm, 2,575 mm, and 2,800 millimetres. The corresponding combination results in a maximum load volume of 18.3 cubic metres.

The entry-level MAN TGE starts at 3.0 tonnes permitted total weight – with the upper end of the range being 5.5 tonnes. An additional 3.5 tonnes can be added via a trailer coupling. The maximum payload provided by the 3.5 tonne vehicle is extraordinary. In an ideal scenario, it can carry up to 1.5 tonnes of cargo.

The range of available powertrains is equally extensive. Depending on the permitted
total weight, there is a choice between front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, all of which can be coupled with either a 6 gear manual transmission or an 8 gear automatic transmission.

With the MAN TGE, a whole new generation of diesel engines is born. It had its debut a good year ago in the globally renowned and successful Volkswagen Transporter, and thus once again embodies long service life and reliability. The range of the 1,968 cm3-large engines comprises versions with 75 kW/102 HP, 90 kW/122 HP, 103 kW/140 HP and 130 kW/177 HP.

The TGE has numerous well-thought-out shelves and racks to support the driver in his everyday tasks. The driver’s seats, available in four different designs, offer ideal padding and shape for optimal long-distance comfort.

With the standard EBA (Emergency Brake Assist), MAN makes an essential contribution to traffic safety. Distance sensors serve to check critical distances from the vehicle ahead and help to shorten the stopping distance. The integrated city EBA function also automatically brakes the vehicle at low speeds, thereby reducing one of the most frequent causes of accidents, minimising downtime and repair costs, and increasing the residual value,
while cruise control ensures a high level of comfort on long stretches of motorway.

The new MAN TGE will be on sale from March next year. Production starts in April 2017. The market launch in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands
will take place two months later. Additional countries in Europe will take delivery
of the new MAN in the autumn.