Latest Scanias on show in Brisbane

Scania has brought a comprehensive array of New Truck Generation models to the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show.

Leading the charge is the new 650hp 16.4-litre V8 Euro 6 engine fitted in an R-series prime mover, complete with 3300Nm and ideally suited to linehaul work.

There are two G 500 six-cylinder Euro 6 prime movers on the stand: one in G 500 road freight guise (for interstate high-cubic-capacity B-double work, for example) and the second as a G 500 XT with a tipper body.

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Also, on show is a P 340 Euro 6, 6x2 gas-fuelled rigid truck, a specification seen for the first time in Australia. This clean and efficient vehicle carries twin large-capacity compressed natural gas tanks, and can offer vastly reduced CO2 emissions, making it ideal for operations in densely populated urban delivery environments.

Making its debut in Australia is the new Scania 7.0-litre lightweight six-cylinder engine. With 280hp, it's making its appearance at the show in a P-series low-entry rigid cab/chassis.

This engine helps cut 360kg from the weight over the front axle, which will benefit operators worried about front axle overloading but still keen to drive a Scania. It also brings a lower engine tunnel for improved cab ergonomics.

In line with Scania's leadership in offering Euro 6 to the Australian market, all the vehicles on the stand are Euro 6 compliant. Currently, Scania's Euro 6 sales account for 90 per cent of the brand's deliveries in Australia, underlining the willingness of Scania's customers to play their role in reducing air pollution.

As with all Scania trucks offered in Australia, the display vehicles are all fitted with side curtain roll-over airbags to provide the highest level of crash protection available for driver and passenger.

All display vehicles are also fitted with the Scania Communicator telematics system, the electrically operated cab tilt function, Scania Retarder, and Scania Opticruise automated gear change, with driver-selectable operating modes.

Display trucks are also equipped with state-of-the art LED head and tail lights, advanced emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control and electronic stability programme.

Scania also has experts on hand to discuss contract maintenance, driver training, connected services and truck rental. Scania Finance Australia has representatives on the stand to discuss funding for new vehicle purchases as well as its new insurance products.

"The Brisbane Truck Show gives Scania the first opportunity to display to the market a comprehensive array of NTG trucks, from the innovative P 340 CNG-fuelled 6x2 rigid, to the P 280 lightweight six-cylinder 7.0-litre, and the Euro 6, 650hp V8-powered R 650," said Dean Dal Santo, Director of Sales for Scania Trucks in Australia.

"We have seen a marked increase in interest and orders since we debuted the NTG range in Australia just one year ago. This show gives the industry and general public the opportunity to see exactly how the latest technology in truck transport can benefit their lives and businesses. Our sale volume is up almost 55 per cent YTD, and we took 9.1 per cent of the heavy-duty market in April, with 7.7 per cent YTD market share – a rise of three per cent.

"Our focus on business sustainability illustrates just how adding Scania trucks to a company fleet can drive down total operating costs, improve uptime and profitability.

"With 4700 Scania vehicles in Australia using our Scania telematics system, we are able to analyse and demonstrate, week by week, how Scania's solutions can save businesses significant amounts of money, which makes them financially stronger, better employers, securing jobs for Australians in the industry," Dal Santo concluded.