Whereas Malaysia continues to solely mandate the Euro 4 emissions requirements for brand spanking new autos, Hap Seng Vehicles Distribution (HSTD) goes forward with the launch of the revised Mercedes-Benz Actros, now with Euro 5 engines. The occasion additionally sees the introduction of the off-road-focused Arocs to the Malaysian market, additionally with the cleaner engines.
A complete of three variants of the Actros and two variants of the Arocs can be found. The previous could be had in 2033 4×2 and 2640 6×2 configurations, powered by a ten.7 litre OM470 straight-six turbodiesel in 326 PS/1,700 Nm and 394 PS/1,900 Nm variations respectively. Those that want extra energy can go for the 2645 6×2 mannequin, which will get a bigger 12.8 litre OM471 mill, bumping energy as much as 449 PS and torque to 2,200 Nm.
Mercedes claims the brand new engines provide a seven per cent discount in gas consumption versus their Euro 3 predecessors. Each the ClassicSpace L-cab and the taller StreamSpace model can be found on the Actros, the latter being elective on the 2640 mannequin and commonplace on the 2645. Gross mixture weight (GCW) is rated at 44 tonnes for the 2033 and 68 tonnes for the whole lot else.
Being aimed toward unpaved building websites, the Arocs is obtainable solely in 6×4 kind with the ClassicSpace cab. The 3340 carries over the 394 PS OM470 mill (right here with a 80-tonne GCW score), however the 3348 is upgraded to a extra highly effective 476 PS/2,300 Nm of the OM471, bumping the GCW as much as 120 tonnes. All engines are mated to a PowerShift 3 automated guide transmission, outfitted with 12 speeds for the Actros and 16 speeds for the Arocs.
The Actros and Arocs achieve their Euro 5 certification by way of using AdBlue selective catalytic discount (SCR), which injects aqueous urea into the exhaust to cut back the emission of nitrous oxides. All engines are appropriate with B30 biodiesel, which the federal government intends to introduce by 2030. Service intervals are unchanged and last as long as 55,000 km.
Past the brand new engines, the Actros is just about equivalent to the model it replaces, though eyebrow-style LED daytime operating lights at the moment are fitted as commonplace. You continue to get a three-piece entrance bumper design with metal corners, decreasing the chance of harm and decreasing restore prices.
Suiting its extra rugged bent, the Arocs is differentiated by way of commonplace headlight guards and beefier aspect steps with rubber mounts. You additionally achieve a high-performance engine braking system that gives a further 130 kW (176 PS) in deceleration in comparison with the usual setup.
Elsewhere, the suspension has been upgraded with a heavier-duty parabolic rear spring (reasonably than rear air suspension on the Actros) and retuned dampers and anti-roll bars, the latter for elevated robustness and extra steady dealing with even with one-sided hundreds. There’s additionally a planetary rear axle that permits the Arocs to have a better GCW score in comparison with the Actros with a hypoid axle.
Moving into the brand new Actros and Arocs is less complicated due to the 279 mm decrease ground, and when you’re inside (sitting on the usual air suspension seat), you’ll discover an unchanged dashboard with the “rifled” engine begin button from older Mercedes passenger vehicles and a big digital parking brake lever. Security-wise, the 2 lorries could be had with autonomous emergency braking, lane protecting help and a driver consideration monitor.
Each the Actros and Arocs include Trac360 telematics as commonplace, which HSTD claims will allow customers and enterprise to extend the utilisation of their prime movers. The system tracks the placement of the lorry and previous routes to grasp driver behaviour and support restoration if the automobile has been stolen.
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz Actros 2033 4×2 ClassicSpace
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz Actros 2640 6×2 ClassicSpace
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz Actros 2645 6×2 StreamSpace
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3348 6×4 ClassicSpace
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