kscarbel2 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Transporta Brasil / May 22, 2014Mercedes-Benz has launched revised versions of its medium and heavy trucks for the Latin American market. All models incorporate the German truckmaker’s “Econfort” design philosophy which emphasizes Comfort + Economy + Power / Performance.“The company’s medium Atego series, medium-heavy Axor series and Actros heavy truck series now offer over 40 new features related to Econfort,” says Philipp Schiemer , Mercedes-Benz CEO for Brazil and Latin America. "With Econfort, we better able to meet customer and market demands, ensuring greater efficiency, productivity and profitability for operators with superior driver comfort. Econfort allows us to reinforce our brand's image as a total solutions provider for Latin America’s truck industry. "With the implementation of Econfort, Mercedes-Benz has leveraged its market share in both Brazil’s semi-heavy and extra-heavy truck market segments. “We want the overall lead in truck sales in Brazil," says Schiemer .Mercedes-Benz has a 30% market share in Brazil’s semi-heavy truck segment, and a 40% market share in the country’s extra-heavy truck segment.The new features are the result of a US$1.3 billion investment in research and product development over the 2010 - 2015 period in Latin America for trucks and buses. ■ Atego 2430 - New torque curve; Mercedes PowerShift automated transmission; EcoRoll, Power and Maneuver; new rear axle HL - 4; new cab suspension; new cab interior; new suspension seat, kit components for 8 × 2; 600 liter tanks.■ Atego 2426 - new cab suspension; new cab interior; new suspension seat, kit components for 8x2; 600 liter tanks.■ Atego 1729S - new cab interior; new tire stock .■ Atego 1729 HD - new suspension seat■ Atego 1726 4x4 - New suspension seat■ Atego 1726 - new cab suspension; new cab interior; new tire stock■ Atego 1719 - new cab suspension; new cab interior; new tire stock■ Atego 1419 - new cab suspension; new cab interior; new tire stock■ Axor 2536 - New axle without hub reduction 6x2, Mercedes PowerShift functions , chassis air suspension , air suspension bed in the cab, new cab interior, new suspension seat, new bed, new wheelbase 3,100mm .■ Axor 2541 - New axle without hub reduction 6x2, Mercedes PowerShift functions , chassis air suspension, air suspension bed in the cab, new cab interior, new suspension seat, new bed, new wheelbase 3,100mm .■ Axor 2544 - New axle without hub reduction 6x2, Mercedes PowerShift functions , chassis air suspension, air suspension bed in the cab, new cab interior, new suspension seat, new bed, new wheelbase 3,100mm .■ Axor 2641 - New axle without hub reduction 6x4, Mercedes PowerShift functions, chassis air suspension, air suspension bed in the cab, new cab interior, new suspension seat , new bed .■ Axor 2644 - New axle without hub reduction 6x4, Mercedes PowerShift AMT functions, chassis air suspension, air suspension bed in the cab, new cab interior, new suspension seat, new bed.■ Actros 2546 - New axle without hub reduction 6x2, Mercedes PowerShift AMT■ Actros 2646 - New axle without hub reduction 6x2, Mercedes PowerShift AMT■ Actros 2655 - New axle without hub reduction 6x2, Mercedes PowerShift AMT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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