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MAN TGE is taking excellence in van design to the next level
It may be something of a cliché to say that the best just got better, but it’s particularly true of the new MAN TGE range of premium vans. Advances in cabin design and driver assistance systems not only add a new dimension to driver comfort and safety, but also conform to forthcoming legislation. Further evolution of the powertrain and the development of a new digital architecture also reflect MAN’s mission to enhance every workday – both today and tomorrow.
It’s why MAN calls its latest model the MAN TGE Next Level, because it incorporates the next level of thinking and design.
MAN has long been a brand associated with proven, very high-quality
tipper lorries and trucks familiar on construction sites across the country. It brought the same quality of engineering, design and thought into its first generation of TGE premium vans now widely used by professional builders throughout the land. But on the basis that standing still is in fact going backwards, it has now taken its original design, which first made its debut in 2017, and significantly improved upon it. As the company says, it may not have reinvented the wheel, but it has reinvented just about everything else!
Interior comfort and driver assistance
A major area of focus has been the interior, and a complete redesign of the
cabin with an emphasis on comfort. It has a new, ergonomic multifunction steering wheel through which the driver can access and control the new assistance systems while on the go, a MAN Media Van Navigation and infotainment system with a 10.4" or 12.9" display and voice activation, and a fully
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functional digital driver display with MAN SmartLink smartphone integration.
With an electronic parking brake, Keyless Go functionality, USB-C interface and automatic gear-shift lever the interior features all the modern technological comforts and ergonomic thinking to enable the driver to focus on the essentials, whether they’re navigating traffic on the way to a site or taking a well-earned break.
Alongside interior comfort, the new MAN TGE Next Level features a whole range of advanced assistance systems as standard. The comprehensive suite of systems includes Emergency Brake Assist, Traffic Sign Information and Active Lane Guard System as standard.
Brake Assist warns the driver visually and audibly of any obstacles or other vehicles ahead to prevent avoidable collisions and can even initiate braking if necessary. Traffic Sign Information helps warn the driver if they are driving in the wrong direction and keep within the speed limit, while the Active Lane Guard ensures the vehicle stays in its designated lane, warning the driver by means of vibrating the steering wheel if a lane marking is crossed unintentionally.
To the standard equipment can be added further optional technologies. These include Emergency Assist to continuously monitor the use of the accelerator, steering and brakes to assume control of the vehicle if it detects a potentially dangerous variance in control, and a Cruise Assist plus feature to aid the driver in consistently managing
distance, speed and lane position. Options also include Drive Off Warning and Blind Spot Warning features where in-built cameras and radar can warn of potential hazards and risk of collisions, especially with cyclists or pedestrians, when turning or pulling away.
Future proofed for upcoming regulations
The importance of these new features cannot be overstated. Mandatory regulations are coming into force shortly (General Safety Regulations II) from the European Commission and impacting British and Irish firms that place new requirements on driver assistance systems, and especially improving passive safety technology to protect the more vulnerable road users on foot or two wheels.
obliging manufacturers to create new electronic architecture that makes it more difficult for criminals to break into a vehicle or hijack its control systems. The new MAN TGE Next Level complies with both sets of regulation, protecting customers now and into the future.
■ Innovations to the vehicle are not only evident on the inside; externally, the new MAN TGE Next Level has also evolved. A new ‘limited edition’ model is now available featuring pale copper metallic paint, piano black mirrors caps, silver bumper boomerangs and 17” black or silver alloy wheels. This stunning new style is rounded off with exclusive ‘Next’ branding on the front grille for an extra touch of class.
As with all of MAN vehicles the new MAN TGE Next Level comes with 24-hour assistance all year round with an uptime guarantee to keep your vehicle on the road when you need it most. Buying a TGE also means buying direct from the manufacturer, dealing personally with the MAN sales team and a guarantee of unrivalled knowledge and best advice.
The company you keep says a great deal about the person you are. Keeping company with a new TGE Next Level van from MAN says you value a vehicle that helps you go about your everyday business in comfort and style, and protected long into the future.
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