kscarbel2 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Volkswagen Truck & Bus Press Release / September 16, 2015Volkswagen innovates once more with exciting new models for 2016. Engineered at the truckmaker’s R&D center in Resende, Brazil, new variants of the ever popular Constellation, Worker and Delivery series trucks are designed to meet the eveolving demands of both large fleet owners and smaller operators.The 2016 model year celebrates Volkswagen Truck & Bus’s 34 years of success in the global truck market, with sales in 30 countries on two continents.Year 2016 also marks the tenth anniversary of the launch of the Constellation heavy truck range. To date, over 180,000 units have been sold worldwide.Designated the “Prime Series”, we’re introducing limited edition versions of the Constellation 24.280 6x2 rigid and 25.420 6x2 tractors with exclusive paint and graphics, automated manual transmissions (AMT) and other premium details.With the largest line-up of AMT-equipped commercial trucks in Brazil, Volkswagen offers 14 V-Tronic series trucks equipped with ZF 6- to 16-speed AS Tronic transmissions.Our vocational and specialty Compactor (refuse), Constructor and Distributor truck ranges featuring factory-installed bodies for turn-key deliever continue to grow in 2016.And we’re launching four new Constellation models including 6x2 AMT versions of the 23.230 and 24.230, and 8x2 AMT verions of the 25.420 and 30.330, all to assure that all Volkswagen truck operators no matter the conditions can realize the lowest possible cost of operationFollowing in the path of the successful 18.310 Constellation 4x2 regional tractor, a new 19.330 4x2 tractor provides operators with a step-up in load capacity and performance.A new Constellation 19.360 4x2 tractor powered by a 360 horsepower Cummins ISL powertrain offers high levels of productivity.The 17 to 24 tonne segments see the introduction of the Constellation 17.230 and 23.230, with available auxiliary axles, for urban deliveries and regional haulage in operations covering up to 300 kilometers per day.Replacing the 10.160 Plus 6x2, the Delivery light truck series gets a range-topping new model in the form of the 13.160 with a 13,200 kg gross weight rating. The factory-installed auxiliary tag axle provides the flexibility required by transporters for compliance with urban freight vehicles (VUC) legislation in São Paulo. "Even in a year with many challenges, we continue to invest and believe in Brazil and in the markets of Latin America and Africa. Customer tailored transport solutions and cutting-edge trucks such as the Constellation have resulted in thousands of satisfied customers. Thru creativity and dedication, Volkswagen has been the commercial truck sales leader in Brazil for more than 12 consecutive years, "said Roberto Cortes, president and CEO of Volkswagen Truck & Bus.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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