On August 26, UD Trucks launched Quester in Bangkok – an all-new heavy duty truck range. With Quester, UD Trucks targets the truck markets in Asia and other fast growing regions in the world. It is the first Japanese truck that can provide such a wide variety of heavy duty transport applications based on the same platform. It is also UD Trucks’ first completely built-up truck range manufactured outside Japan, leveraging expertise from both UD Trucks in Japan and the Volvo Group’s global development resources.
The two engine alternatives GH8E and GH11E. The Quester’s 8-litre engine (GH8E) is based on UD Trucks’ GH7 engine, which has established a good reputation for its performance and fuel consumption. The 11-litre engine (GH11E) is based on UD Trucks’ manufacturing quality in combination with advanced the Volvo Group technology. The wide driveline offer gives the ability to optimize the powertrain with respect to power output, transmission and rear axle ratio. Another advantage with Quester is the cab. The aerodynamic cab of Quester is purposely designed to reduce drag with the option of fitting roof and side air deflectors to reduce fuel consumption. Meanwhile, with a wide range of different product types which, when combined with well dimensioned components and axles, offers high GCWs and GVWs, Quester maximizes the payload and reduces the fuel consumption per ton carried.
Quester is also equipped with a real-time Fuel Coaching System, which gives instant feedback and assistance to the driver to help him or her drive as economically as possible, whilst still maintaining average trip times. The display shows the driver when to shift gear, accelerate or de-accelerate for maximum time in the engines optimum fuel-efficient rev range, the so called sweet spot.
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