The new Fuso Japanese Canter Euro 5 truck and 37-seater BA Bus.
Doha: Qatar Automobiles Company (QAC), the authorised general distributor of Fuso buses and trucks in Qatar, has launched the latest Fuso Japanese Canter Euro 5 truck range and the all-new 37-seater BA Bus, which combine exceptional performance, durability and reliability in addition to ensuring multitasking and being highly economical.
The launch ceremony which was held at the iconic Museum of Islamic Art, was attended by QAC’s General Manager Frank Zauner, General Sales Manager Haitham Ebef; and Marketing Manager Karim Monier, with representation from Daimler Commercial Vehicles Mena’s Head of Product & Bodybuilder Management Amarnath S and Regional Sales Manager Anuj Tyagi, in addition to VIP guests and members of the media.
The ceremony featured the reveal of the Canter Euro 5 truck range which comes for the first time to Qatar, and the all-new BA Bus. QAC said the two vehicles will have the longest warranty period in their categories at five years or 200,000 km, enhancing its leading position in the light truck and bus segments.
The launch of the new vehicles is part of NBK group’s strategy and expansion plans to continuously present the latest eco-friendly vehicles that meet the requirements of businesses across all categories. Through the launch of the two commercial vehicles, which will add to the efficiency of businesses, QAC contributes to the economic development as outlined by Qatar National Vision 2030, the company added.
Zauner said: “For the first time in Qatar, we are launching the Fuso Canter Euro 5 truck range and the all-new BA Bus with advanced technology and specifications to meet modern-day requirements. We are thrilled to announce the longest five-year warranty in these categories for the first time in Qatar, giving our customers better options for maintenance. In addition, we opened last year a dedicated Fuso service centre to respond to the increasing demand in the market. We will work with our partners to continue the journey of success and enhance our leading position”.
Amarnath S added: “The launch of the all-new Fuso bus and light truck today marks another milestone success for our company in Qatar. We are confident that they will gain the trust of the customers due to their distinguished facilities and specifications. Our event today reflects the long-term relationship between Nasser Bin Khaled Group and Daimler Group that goes back to more than 50 years. The new Japanese Canter Euro 5 truck range, the first of its kind in Qatar, and the all-new BA Buss of 37 seats will perfectly fit the demands of businesses and offer ideal solutions for transport and cargo services”.
The refined cab design of the Fuso Japanese Canter Euro 5 truck range combines rugged strength with meticulous attention to detail. The Spacious cabin, which is the most comfortable in the light-duty truck market, is loaded with features and equipped with a clean, powerful, fuel-efficient engine along with outstanding safety features and solid reliability.
The engine has more efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental acceptability. The Canter sets a new EURO 5 engine in 2 performance levels 96kw and 110kw with the advanced exhaust emission control system.
The Fuso BA bus seats 35 passengers + 1 driver + 1 co-driver which is one of the best in class seating capacity in this segment, and is designed to match local demand for student and employee transportation. The application of an existing model allowed for the speedy commercialisation of the vehicle for a market with strong growth in urban development and industrialisation.
The bus is installed with the economical 3.9-litre 4-cylinder engine that complies with Euro 5 emission norms, whilst all seats are equipped with fire-retardant upholstery and 3-point seatbelts for increased passenger safety.
