AUTOMART AFRICA - AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY DIRECTORY | KENYA | TANZANIA | ETHIOPIA

The sales and technical teams will accompany the vehicles during the 26-day 11 region Test Drive and Road Show set to begin on 24th July 2014 in Dar Es Salaam and will pass by key towns in each district.

The objective of the road-trip is to bring the trucks closer to its customers in the region and to showcase the vehicles’ efficiency and capability which will lead to high productivity for their customers. The Ndio! Fuso niFaida campaign will kick off its journey in Dar es Salaam and then head to several strategic towns such as Tanga – Moshi – Arusha – Mwanza – Kahama- Shinyanga – Dodoma – Iringa – Mbeya – Songea and back to Dar Es Salaam.

Over the next 26 days, Ndio! Fuso Ni Faida will see the truck travel through the rugged Tanzanian terrain and demonstrate its suitability for these roads through its durability and ability to navigate across these landscapes.

With the introduction of the new vehicle, Fuso is set to raise the bar again. Both vehicles are medium-heavy-duty trucks that are based on Daimler Trucks technical platform and use Mercedes-Benz Axor chassis and cabin and incorporates a newly developed 6S20 diesel engine with Displacement of 6,373 cc, Output of 170 kW (810 Nm) / 205 kW (1,100 Nm) and a 6- or 9-speed manual transmissions. The trucks’ chassis have been designed and built for heavy loads, giving customers more for their money.

Each Fuso truck has undergone extensive testing and 9 million kilometers of driving. The trucks have been built using world class technology and feature the most up to date Japanese and German engineering as well as Common Rail Technology.

The Fuso trucks are built for maximum profitability as they have lower operations costs which make it the best choice for smart business. Safety is another important aspect for Fuso, the company continuously develops safety features to protect the drivers, passengers, fellow motorists and pedestrians. The Aerodynamic design of the FZ allows it to improve not only mileage but also help reduce cabin noise and driver fatigue. It also has throttle valve engine brake which cuts fuel supply when driving down hill and thus further increasing mileage. The 9- speed transmission with crawler gear provides the FJ with flexibility of negotiating in complex terrain in off road applications. The feature of the transmission power take-off to supply power to other equipment is a standard feature to the FJ truck thus making them idle for construction and mining applications.

The trucks’ low emission ratings are evidence to Fuso’s commitment to environmentally friendly innovations. The Fuso truck is an assured long-term investment given its longer maintenance intervals than competitors, long-lasting parts and minimal maintenance requirements.

Diamond Motors Limited, (Hansa Group), is the exclusive distributor of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) in the Tanzania; this growing relationship between the two companies has enabled these companies to further build on their reputation for maintaining the very highest levels of product and service quality. Owned jointly by Daimler AG and Mitsubishi, The Fuso medium and heavy-duty trucks are manufactured to the most exacting standards.

Working with some of the world’s best vehicle brands and having built strong partnership with global leaders such as Mitsubishi passenger vehicles from Japan, Yokohama tyres from Japan, MTU and ZF from Germany has enabled Diamond Motors Limited to have a diverse range of customers from all across the globe which in turn allows them to has set a high bar in the Tanzanian automotive industry.

The aim of the Ndio!Fuso niFaida campaign and road show is to further maintain and strengthen relationship with existing customers and also be able to build new customer base, this will allow the customers to interact with the sales and technical teams where they will be sharing information, delivering expert guidance on the product that will further enable one to understand the vast benefits of owning the Fuso vehicle.

Diamond Motors Limited, the sole distributor of Fuso is known to offer industry’s best service levels even after the purchase or sale has been made. By having a state of the art dedicated Fuso workshop, the owners of the trucks can be assured of continuous and exceptional value for years to follow. This road show will also enable the truck dealers and customers to be able to get a feel of the vehicles.

 

Source:www.corporate-digest.com