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The Quester is one of UD Trucks’ most established, durable and efficient trucks.
UD Trucks Quester and Croner: Going the extra mile An interview with Mourad Hedna, president, UD Trucks Middle East, East and North Africa, on the journey of the Japanese manufacturer in the region, the upgrades on its new range and a message for the future.
The new Quester and Croner models include upgrades to minimise environmental impact, improve efficiency and profitability, while optimising the Total Cost of Ownership.
How has the journey of UD trucks progressed in the region? UD Trucks has been present in the region for more than 50 years and our products have always been associated with durability and reliability. Over the last five years, we have introduced the mediumduty and the heavy duty ranges. We are improving every year and introducing new features suitable across various sectors. We are an organisation with strong values, promoting a family approach. Further, our local network dealers and partners are integral in taking care of our customers in the GCC, the Middle East and Africa. What are the feature upgrades introduced in the latest range? UD Trucks has launched the Euro 5 versions of its popular Quester and Croner trucks in the region for the first time. The new trucks
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feature significant upgrades to minimise environmental impact, improve efficiency and uptime, increase profitability, and optimise the Total Cost of Ownership. The Euro 5 range reduces NOx emissions by about 43% compared to Euro 4 and significantly reduces the carbon footprint of the vehicles. The Quester Euro 5 range, with 460 hp and 2250 Nm torque, delivers improved fuel economy by about 10%, assisted by the ESCOT automated manual transmission feature leading increased focus and safety for the drive, a lighter tare weight and optimised driveline. The Croner is available in three models MKE, LKE and PKE with wheelbase variants that offer up to 21 different configurations to suit the specific demands of various industries. With improved fuel efficiency, partly due to a more aerodynamic cab design that reduces drag by 5% compared to previous models, the Croner www.technicalreview.me
