No fuel penalty at Euro-6
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MAN says its Euro-6 trucks will be at least as fuel efficient as its former Euro-5 offerings and that AdBlue consumption has been cut by 50%
By Will Shiers MAN IS THE latest truck maker to say there won’t be a fuel penalty at Euro-6.
Speaking at its pre-IAA press conference in Munich last week, outgoing CEO Dr Georg PachtaReyhofen said on-road trials had actually shown that its Euro-6 trucks will return slightly better fuel economy than Euro-5, and that AdBlue consumption has been slashed by 50%.
The German truck maker has tackled Euro-6 with a combination of SCR and EGR (so far only Iveco has bucked this trend, by going down the SCR-only route). Cooling capabilities have had to be increased, hence new grilles across the entire TGL, TGM, TGS and TGX ranges.
Aerodynamics have also been improved with the use of redesigned side wind delectors and bumpers, while the TGX features revised A-pillars. Furthermore, by painting the area below the windscreen black, it has given the impression of an enlarged windscreen. Keen-eyed readers will notice that MAN’s trademark lion has had a makeover too, and is apparently now more dynamic, and “radiates agility and strength”.
TGL and TGM both receive smart new interiors, with better quality materials, revised dials and enhanced storage.
Unfortunately MAN has not taken this opportunity to refresh either the TGS or TGX interiors. In total, approximately 4,200 parts have been changed or modiied on these latest trucks, with most occurring beneath the skin.
Although no thirstier than Euro-5, the Euro-6 range will be between 150kg and 200kg heavier. They are also expected to be about €10,000 more expensive.
MAN’s Euro-5 trucks will remain in production throughout 2013, but operators wanting to experience Euro-6 ahead of the 1 January 2014 deadline can place their orders from this September.
The irst deliveries of Euro-6 TGS and TGX are expected early next year, while TGL and TGM will follow in the spring. n
NEW ENGINE
A new 15.2-litre six-cylinder engine will replace the D28 at Euro-6. The MAN-designed and built R6 will apparently be more fuel efficient “and better suited to Euro-6” than the V8 it replaces.
The new engine will be offered with power ratings in excess of 500hp. Although no details have been given about the most powerful versions, we wouldn’t be surprised if a 700hp-plus version is announced at Hannover in September.
Although MAN has hinted at more synergies with Scania in the future, it would not confirm whether the R6 will replace Scania’s V8. “That’s a question for IAA,” says one senior executive.