MAN Trucks India, the 100 percent subsidiary of MAN Truck & Bus AG, Germany, rolled out its new CLA EVO range yesterday. The initial trucks were delivered to customers at an event at the company’s facility at Pithampur, Indore. With this, MAN Trucks also crossed an important milestone in its India journey – over 25,000 vehicles sold in India as well as in export markets.

The new BS IV-compliant range, which was unveiled at the Bauma ConExpo India in December 2016, includes tippers, rigids and tractors, besides special application trucks that address diverse customer requirements, all of them designed to operate in tough operating conditions with high performance and efficiency levels.

According to Joerg Mommertz, chairman and MD, MAN Trucks India, said, “At MAN, it is our endeavour to provide best-in-class solutions for the transport and infrastructure sectors. The new CLA EVO range is a good example of our ability to develop solutions in India, for India.“

The company says the CLA EVO series offers a combination of power, fuel efficiency, world class performance and safety. The trucks are powered by the proven MAN D-0836 common-rail engine that develops 250hp and 300hp, based on the application. Coupled with a well configured driveline, the engine delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency. Extensively tested to global standards and equipped with strong aggregates and a robust chassis frame and suspension, the CLA EVO range is claimed to meet the highest operating standards under extreme conditions.

“With the implementation of GST, demand for haulage trucks is expected to rise. The MAN long-haul trucks can operate up to 20 hours duty cycles, which will benefit operators in terms of faster turnaround. The engines have been been enhanced to deliver more power, while being fuel efficient. Besides the product range, we are also expanding our after sales service network in order to cater to requirements across all key routes and locations," said Mommertz.