It’s Show Time for MAN Truck & Bus UK as they head to the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn to present a range of instantly recognisable, award-winning Commercial Vehicles at the inaugural Road Transport Expo Northern Ireland Show (RTX), 15 and 16 April.
On Stand C25 MAN will showcase a diverse range of vehicles, including the much-acclaimed 3.5-tonne TGE and a Limited “Eclipse Edition” flagship TGX tractor.
In the Ride and Drive section, MAN will present two all-electric trucks, both seen for the first time in Northern Ireland: the eTGS 4×2 rigid and an eTGX tractor-trailer combination. A TGE 3.5-tonne van will also be available for test drives.
Supported by a range of bespoke, customer-tailored, and integrated business-focused aftersales products, MAN Trucks and Vans are known for setting benchmarks in sustainability, efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Jan Kohlmeier, Managing Director of MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd, said: “As a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, with a range of vehicles from 3.5 to 250 tonnes, the RTX Show gives us the opportunity to showcase and demonstrate our products and services and, importantly, to meet with customers and industry friends.
“This is the first time we’ve demonstrated our battery-powered eTGS rigid in Northern Ireland, so we’re looking forward to many interesting conversations surrounding sustainability and decarbonisation, both before and after test drives. With the new eTGS 4×2 rigid, depending on the battery configuration, ranges of 750 kilometres are possible, all without the need for intermediate charging.
“We’re also using the show to unveil our new Eclipse Edition flagship TGX tractor, a real connoisseur’s vehicle with top-of-the-line specifications, heightened levels of driver appeal, range-topping power, and a real impact statement truck for any company.
“At the lighter end, our 3.5 tonne TGE, both on the stand and in the ride and drive section, will continue to open eyes with its outstanding build quality and class leading levels of comfort.
“Furthermore, and for those with curious minds, our expert team, including our UK eMobility consultants, will be on hand to talk with and guide customers, helping them to prepare for this new sustainable era.” Concluded Jan.
MAN TGX 26.640 6×2/2 Limited “Eclipse Edition” flagship TGX tractor. A TGX special to set hearts and minds racing (on stand C25).
Known as the flagship of the MAN Tractor range for both performance and driver appeal, the TGX 26.640 6×2/2 oozes creature comforts and offers the driver all the luxuries of a true home-from-home.
This vehicle, the Limited Eclipse Edition flagship TGX tractor, will undoubtedly set hearts racing with its high-end specification and pure prowess.
Finished in factory Lion’s Black Metallic paint, this Limited TGX Eclipse Edition tractor is equipped with MAN’s top of the range 15.2-litre, Euro VI OBD-E D38 engine, delivering 640 PS (471 kW) and 3,000 Nm. This widely acclaimed six-cylinder engine is paired with a 12-speed MAN TipMatic® automated transmission.
Living up to its reputation as the King of the Pride, once inside the range-topping GX High-roof sleeper cab the driver is met with a wave of high-quality features, including: a leather multifunction steering wheel with a driver’s airbag, a premium driver’s seat with heating and climate control, a rotating and folding co-driver seat, a single bunk with an electrically adjustable 120 mm pocket-sprung mattress, a fully retractable under-bunk fridge, climatronic air conditioning, MAN EasyControl, a 22” flatscreen TV, and a microwave and coffee maker.
The premium infotainment system features an advanced sound system with MAN’s Professional Navigation Media System with a 12.3 inch display and subwoofer, MAN SmartSelect infotainment control with a touchpad and direct access buttons, and wireless smartphone integration.
To complement the Limited Eclipse Edition distinctive look, the exterior of the cab has been fitted with MAN’s OptiView mirror replacement system, MAN individual light bars, comfort cab mounts, door extensions, an aero package, a windshield sunshade, automatic wipers with rain sensors, LED lighting, driving light control with an automatic light sensor, and an acoustic turning warning device.
Driver assistance systems include adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go function, MAN EfficientCruise with PredictiveDrive, CruiseAssist, lane change collision avoidance assistant and turn assist, MAN AttentionGuard, front detection, traffic sign recognition, reversing motion system, distance warning system, MAN SafeStop Assist, and MAN ComfortSteering.
Rated at a gross combination weight of 44 tonnes, this TGX features an 8,000 kg front axle and an 18,600 kg rear axle capacity, supported by leaf springs and air suspension, respectively.
Watts the Story – MAN Truck & Bus is delighted to present two new all-electric, battery-powered trucks at RTX Northern Ireland.
MAN eTGS 20.449 4×2 Electric 4×2 Rigid (Ride and Drive)
The new all-electric, battery-powered MAN eTGS 4×2 rigid is being presented for the first time in Northern Ireland and is available for test drives in the RTX Show ride and drive section.
The vehicle is rated at 20 tonnes gross vehicle weight (GVW) and is powered by a Permanently Excited Synchronous motor delivering 330 kW (449 PS) and 1150 Nm of torque. It is equipped with four 80 kWh batteries, totalling 320 kWh, which optimise the balance between range and payload. A 4-speed MAN TipMatic automated transmission is mounted mid-chassis and connected to the central drive unit, transmitting power to a standard rear axle via a traditional propshaft.
The vehicle features a 375 kW DC charging capacity and Combined Charging System (CCS) connections at both the left and right front corners. Its compact footprint, efficient payload capacity, and advanced eco-friendly drivetrain contribute to business decarbonisation objectives.
Sitting on top of the 5650 mm wheelbase chassis and resting on air-suspended axles at both the front and rear is a TM medium-roof sleeper cab painted Arctic Blue Metallic. Specified with MAN’s OptiView mirror replacement system, roof spoiler, sunshade, automatic wipers with rain sensor, LED lighting, and automatic driving light control with a light sensor, this configuration provides a compact design and enhanced driver comfort for overnight stays.
Once inside the 2240 mm wide sleeper cab the driver is greeted by a spacious interior with many high-quality features, including: a leather multifunction steering wheel with driver’s airbag, a comfort driver’s seat with air suspension, lumbar support and shoulder adjustment, 12.3 inch professional instrumentation, a single bunk with a 110 mm comfort mattress, climatronic air conditioning, and a fully retractable under-bunk refrigerator.
The eTGS infotainment system includes MAN’s Professional Navigation Media System with a 12.3 inch display, MAN SmartSelect infotainment control with touchpad and direct access buttons, and wireless smartphone integration.
The vehicle is equipped with driver assistance systems, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, CruiseAssist, forward collision detection, lane change collision avoidance assistant, turn assist, Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS), tyre pressure monitoring system, MAN ComfortSteering, and a reversing motion sensing system.
To ensure this vehicle appeals to most road haulage operations, offering an easy-to-load/ unload proposition, a Micra curtainsider body rests on the chassis, with a 1,500 kg Dhollandia tuck away tail lift.
MAN eTGX 20.449 4×2 Electric 4×2 Tractor (Ride and Drive)
This fully electric 4×2 tractor offers customers and operators alike a 42,000 kg Gross Combination Weight (GCW) solution that promises to drive down emissions.
Driven by a permanently excited synchronous motor, which delivers power outputs of 330 kW (449 PS) and 1,150 Nm of torque, this vehicle’s charging capacity is set at 375 kW DC. For ease of use, it features CCS charging connection points on both the left and right front sides. The chassis houses 6 x 80 kWh (480 kWh) batteries that power a central drive unit and a 4 speed MAN TipMatic® automated transmission, which in turn drives the rear axle via a traditional propshaft.
This vehicle’s 4×2 wheelbase measures 3,750 mm, it features a 9,000 kg front axle and an 11,500 kg rear axle. In line with UK regulations, its GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is set at 42,000 kg. Front suspension is via leaf spring, and rear suspension is on air.
Sitting on top of the chassis is MAN’s range-topping flagship GX High-roof sleeper cab, finished in Arctic Blue Metallic.
Once seated comfortably, the driver is cosseted by a myriad of creature comforts, including a multifunction leather steering wheel, a comfort driver’s seat with air suspension, lumbar support, and shoulder adjustment, a driver’s airbag, 12.3” professional instrumentation, climatronic air conditioning, a fully retractable under-bunk fridge, and 2 bunks with 110 mm comfort mattresses.
To further enhance comfort, this vehicle is equipped with MAN’s Professional Navigation Media System with a 12.3” display, MAN advanced sound system with a subwoofer, MAN SmartSelect infotainment control with a touchpad and direct access buttons, and smartphone integration.
This vehicle has been specified with MAN’s OptiView mirror-replacement system, an aero package, sunshade, automatic wipers with rain sensors, LED lighting, driving light control with automatic light sensors, and door extensions.
To help ensure the driver’s comfort and safety, this eTGX is equipped with the following driver assistance systems: adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go function, Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS), MAN CruiseAssist, lane change collision avoidance assistant with turn assist, front detection, tyre pressure monitoring system, MAN comfort steering, and MAN’s reversing motion system.
MAN TGE 3.180 4X2F SB, LION XC, Panel Van (on stand C25)
Widely known as the “Truck among Vans,” the MAN TGE range recently received a comprehensive range of functional and interior updates. These are highlighted by some industry- and class-leading active and passive safety features, including 11 new assistance systems, a total of 27 assistance systems, a state-of-the-art MAN Media Van touch display for the safe operation of infotainment and vehicle functions, MAN SmartLink, a digital instrument cluster, Keyless Go, a multifunction steering wheel, an electronic parking brake, improved cyber security, and enhanced design elements.
This Indium Grey Metallic TGE 3.180 Lion XC panel van, in Front Wheel Drive (FWD) configuration, is powered by a 2.0 litre, bi-turbo Euro 6 diesel engine producing 177 PS (130 kW) and 410 Nm of torque between 1,500 and 2,000 rpm. The 4 cylinder engine is mated to a silky-smooth 8 Speed automatic transmission.
Suspension consists of coil springs on the front axle (1,800 kg capacity) and leaf springs on the rear (2,100 kg capacity). As a standard panel van with a high roof, a wheelbase of 3640 mm, and an overall length of 5,986 mm, this vehicle offers wide-opening doors for easy loading, a low floor height for easy entry, and 10.7 cubic metres of load space.
Once seated behind the multifunction steering wheel in the ergonomically designed seat, drivers are met by a digital instrument cluster, MAN media van navigation business with 12.9 inch touchscreen, electrically heated and adjustable mirrors, climatronic air conditioning, electronic parking brake with Auto-Hold function, column mounted gear control, keyless start, fatigue detection, traffic sign information, intelligent speed assist, cruise control, emergency brake assist, active lane guard system, tyre pressure monitoring system and MAN’s parking assist.
TGE 3.160 4X2 SB, LION XC, Panel Van (Ride & Drive)
Having the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle and see the world through the windshield is an important part of choosing the right vehicle. To enable this and offer RTX visitors a hands-on experience, MAN Truck & Bus is delighted to present a TGE 3.160 4X2 SB LION XC Panel Van in the Ride and Drive section.
Available to drive on public roads with an appropriate driver’s license, this vehicle will be accompanied by a member of our ProfiDrive® Driver Training team.
Following a comprehensive range of functional and interior updates, the MAN TGE range offers class-leading active and passive safety features. This Indium Grey Metallic TGE 3.160 Lion XC panel van, in Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) configuration, is powered by a 2.0 litre, 4 cylinder, bi-turbo diesel Euro 6 engine delivering 163 PS (120 kW) and 410 Nm of torque between 1,500 and 2,000 rpm. The engine is paired with a 6 speed manual transmission.
Featuring a mix of coil springs on the front axle (1,800 kg capacity) and leaf springs on the rear (2,100 kg capacity), a 3640 mm wheelbase, and an overall length of 5,986 mm, this vehicle offers a low floor height for easy entry, wide-opening doors for easy loading, and 10.7 cubic metres of load space.
Once seated in the ergonomically designed seat, behind the multifunction steering wheel and digital instrument cluster, drivers are greeted by a MAN media van navigation business system with a 12.9-inch touchscreen, an electronic parking brake with an auto-hold function, a column mounted gear control, keyless start, driver fatigue detection, traffic sign information, intelligent speed assist, cruise control, emergency brake assist, an active lane guard system, tyre pressure monitoring system, and MAN’s parking assist.
