Commercial models of the Chinese brand will appear in the Russian Federation in August of this year: we are talking about a line of trucks with a gross weight from 3.5 to 12 tons.
JSC MB Rus and the Avtodom group of companies signed a distribution agreement for the supply of Chinese brand Forland equipment to the country back in the spring of last year. The presentation of Forland commercial vehicles in the Russian Federation took place in September as part of the Comtrans-2023 exhibition: the previously shown models are intended for various business segments.
Now, MB Rus has announced that official sales of Forland trucks on the Russian market will begin in August of this year. It is reported that a wide range of trucks with a gross weight of 3.5 to 12 tons will be presented in the Russian Federation, and their wheelbases range from 3,000 to 5,750 mm; the list of options includes a truck chassis and versions with superstructure bodies.
As reported by the official distributor, the commercial vehicles of the Forland brand, which are preparing to enter the Russian market, will be specially adapted for the Russian market. MB Rus added that all truck models will be covered by a 36-month factory warranty (without mileage limitation).
The first to enter the Russian market will be: the small-tonnage model Forland 3, medium-tonnage trucks Forland 5 and Forland 8, as well as the flagship Forland 12. The “troika” has three versions of the wheelbase — 3000, 3360 and 3800 mm; and the load capacity is up to 1680 kg. The flagship model Forland 12 has a distance between the axles of 5750 mm, while it is possible to install a superstructure up to 8200 mm long without additional lengthening of the body. Another feature of this truck is the 600-liter fuel tank.
Under the hood of the Forland 3 and Forland 5 is a 3.0-liter Aucan 4F25 TC turbodiesel with a power of 157 hp and a maximum torque of 420 Nm. It is paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Forland 8 is equipped with a 156-horsepower turbodiesel engine (491 Nm), which comes complete with a 6-speed manual gearbox, and Forland 12 received a 209-horsepower turbocharged diesel engine with a volume of 4.6 liters (760 Nm), it is coupled with an 8-speed manual gearbox.
The list of standard equipment includes: heated and ventilated seats, air conditioning, multifunction steering wheel, two-way adjustable steering column, Russified multimedia, ABS and ESC systems. In addition, a rear view camera and Bluetooth support are optionally available for Forland trucks.
Forland models intended for the Russian market received anti-corrosion treatment, heating of the diesel fuel system, a forced burning system for the particulate filter, batteries for low temperatures In addition, oil seals, boots, tubes and other components are made of materials that are designed for use in harsh winter conditions; cables, harnesses, connectors are made of thickened material or have a double layer. The models also had improved cabin thermal insulation, added a rear suspension stabilizer and an engine coolant heater.
MB Rus said that by the end of 2024, the Russian Forland dealer network will have 60 offices.
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