MAN are probably better know for their trucks and buses, but not for much longer. The new All-Wheel Drive MAN TGE Van has now arrived in the UK.
The TGE Van range was launched in Northern Europe four months ago and now it is being launched in the UK and rest of Europe.
Available as a Panel Van, Combi Van, or Crew Cab with platform body, the MAN TGE comes in a variety of options. Customers can choose between two wheelbases, three roof heights and three vehicle lengths with a potential volume of up to 18.4 cubic metres, depending on the combination chosen.
Front, rear or all-wheel drive options are also possible, coupled with either a six-speed manual gearbox or an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The 2.0-litre diesel engines provide the highest levels of efficiency, generating either 102bhp, 122bhp, 140bhp or 177bhp.
The MAN TGE Van also features an impressive number of driver assistance systems including, Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Adaptive Cruise Control, Park Assist, Parking sensors, and Active Lane Assist. Not all are standard specification but it’s an impressive list nonetheless.
Chippenham-based Barnes Agricultural Services is the first company in the UK to invest in the new All-Wheel Drive MAN TGE – In their case the 4×4 SB Panel Van variant with standard 3.6m wheelbase.
Proprietor Simon Barnes says the marque’s reputation helped influence his decision to pioneer the new vehicle.
He said: “I’ve always recognised MAN as a strong commercial brand, and have had experience of its rugged engines which have been fitted in Krone forage harvesters – one of the brands we are distributors for at Barnes Agricultural Services. I was delighted to hear that MAN was launching a light commercial range, and it was a natural choice when I needed to replace one of the vehicles on my fleet.”
As a marque MAN are new to the LCV market but they are still a brand with recognised quality and after sales service. Newcomers they may be, but they certainly don’t lack experience.
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