Scania races toward record sales

Scania says the new Super range of efficient diesel engines, mated to new generation gearboxes and axles are spearheading growth in orders and deliveries, thanks to a significant drop in fuel consumption, emissions, and enhanced driving performance.

"In 2023 we have already surpassed our previous annual delivery record in Australia, and by some margin," said Manfred Streit, Managing Director of Scania Australia.

"Demand has remained constant and highly satisfactory throughout the year, with the new Super engine range winning over customers in large numbers.

"We welcomed several hundred customers to experience a hands-on test of the new Super range earlier in the year, and substantial orders flowed from that event. Fortunately, we have been able to convert these into deliveries, thanks to more reliable flow of production from our global factories,” he added.

“All transport and logistics businesses have been looking for ways to control their costs, so choosing a truck that can be at least eight per cent more fuel efficient makes good business sense, even before factoring in the reduction in emissions.

“Scania has also enjoyed record sales of workshop hours across our Australian network of company-owned branches in capital cities, as well as record sales of Genuine Replacement Parts. And we currently employ more than 500 Australians, more than at any time in our more than 50 years of operating here,” Manfred said.

Scania Australia’s Director of Truck Sales, Benjamin Nye, says the new Super engines have quickly impressed in service.

“Our customers are reporting excellent fuel figures, and their drivers are also happy to be behind the wheel of a vehicle that drives so well. Our 13-litre six-cylinder engine range boasts exceptional torque for the capacity at all four available power levels, particularly the range-topping 560hp version which is ideal for B-double interstate running.

“Our Super sales clearly indicate that the market is receptive to the offer of a truck that majors on the very latest in European technology and advanced driver assistance systems, but also Scania’s legendary reliability, durability and fuel economy,” Ben says.

“Scania can look forward to finishing the year on an even higher note, and rolls on into 2024 with a healthy order book, and the prospect of further new variants joining the range through the year. This will also include the arrival of our next-generation electric prime movers, for which we are already fielding high levels of interest and enquiry,” Ben said.

“Operators keen to cut their CO2 emissions by around 83% can do so immediately by switching to B100 biodiesel, which can provide a sustainable and reliable stepping stone to a zero tailpipe emissions future,” he says.

“Not only are our new engines ready to run on biofuel, but we have supply agreements in place with domestic biofuel manufacturers, adding a welcome degree of energy security for the transport and logistics industry,” he concluded.