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MAN Truck & Bus presents the crew cab with its new interior at bauma 2013
Leading trade fair hosts MAN's world first crew cab in Euro VI design with new interior for MAN TGL and TGM series.
bauma world premiere: crew cab with new interior for MAN TGL and TGM
A new interior concept for more comfort and functionality – this is the statement with which MAN introduced the cabs for the TGL and TGM series at the IAA 2012. At bauma 2013 MAN is for the first time showing the crew cab in the Euro VI version, which convinces with its high-grade materials. The new cab with its seven seats will be exhibited mounted on a Euro-VI-compliant MAN TGL 12.180 with a three-way tipper body. This vehicle proves how efficient it is in operation as a transporter of people and material. It demonstrates its efficiency with its big payload.
On the Euro VI version of its cabs for the TGL and TGM series, MAN relocated the air intake, which is now upswept on the rear wall of the cab with the air filter above the gearbox. This makes space on the frame for other fittings, such as supports on crane tippers.
The interior cladding has been completely newly designed: brushed aluminium decorative trim, surfaces in grained plastic and satin chromed door handles reflect the premium concept familiar from upmarket passenger cars. The interior door cladding is made from washable materials and is thus easy to clean. Being able to remove dirt and dust quickly and easily from the cab is particularly important in the construction industry.
The MAN trucks in the light and medium-weight series now also offer the driver the same instrument panel that has become well known from the heavy series, whose quality is equalled only by its ergonomic functionality. The heating / air-conditioning control panel has been fitted with new control elements and a display. Even in the dark, the function of the rocker switches can be recognised quickly and correctly, thanks to the restrained lighting. This means that the driver can concentrate more fully on what is happening on the road.Controls for the electric window lifters in the front and the electrically adjustable external mirrors are now conveniently located in the door module.
There is a variety of storage facilities to keep the cab tidy and provide fast access to items that are often needed. A refreshment holder integrated in the door keeps bottles always within reach, while the center console has a cup holder. A specially shaped version of the dashboard ensures that cab variants equipped with a center seat offer the second co-driver more freedom of movement. MAN has optimised the ventilation and the air streams with automatic air-conditioning in the cab: the distribution of the air creates no draughts, a characteristic of the air-conditioning system that has already become very highly valued in the big cabs.
Both the new TGL and the TGM are equipped as standard with the MAN BasicLine CD player with radio and MP3-capable CD drive with title display. Speed-dependent control keeps the volume at the right level. The new MAN Media Truck (MMT) Advanced presented at the IAA 2012 is also available for the TGL and TGM series. Besides the combination of radio and satnav, it also offers other functions: the optional USB/AUX interface positioned in the center console allows the straightforward connection of an external audio source, such as an MP3 player. The 5-inch touchscreen monitor simplifies operation of the navigation device and provides a clear, informative view of the proposed route.
The Transport Efficiency Program from MAN Truck & Bus
The amount of transport and traffic on Europe's roads continues to rise. At the same time, the long-term dwindling of energy resources is making transport increasingly more expensive.As one of the world's leading manufacturers of buses and trucks, MAN Truck & Bus makes an important contribution to the continued improvement of transport efficiency. MAN offers a comprehensive efficiency program to reduce total cost of ownership. Transport efficiency, consolidated in the fields of technology, service, the driver and future expertise protects the environment and is added value for our customers.
The MAN Group is one of Europe’s leading industrial players in transport-related engineering, with revenue of approximately €15.8 billion in 2012. As a supplier of trucks, buses, diesel engines, turbo machinery, and special gear units, MAN employs approximately 54,300 people worldwide. Its business areas hold leading positions in their respective markets.
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