While already sold in Malaysia since mid 2023, Scania has officially launched the new Super truck (Super) based on the New Truck Generation platform and New Bus Generation (NBG). These new truck and bus feature powertrain and drive trains that deliver up to 8-9% more fuel economy on average together with a new and wide range of digital solutions like Driver App for drivers. These vehicles are also FAME-prepared up to B100 biofuel as standard to help reduce CO2 emissions of up to 80% while supporting the national economy and customers’ ESG goals. Scania Malaysia held a customer launch and test drive’ event at Bandar Malaysia last week which seem to popular with customers. We happened to attend the event and Scania Malaysia had signed various purchase agreements with customers, new and old, for vehicles too.
“Scania continues to drive the shift towards a more sustainable and profitable transport system by offering the best and latest technology. The Super and New Bus Generation together with a wide range of new and digital solutions set yet another milestone for the industry,” said Joyce Antar, Managing Director of Scania Southeast Asia.
The Super engine is a Euro 5 engine, and this new engine is the one that Scania Malaysia basically introduced since 2023 when they started selling their Euro 5 New Truck Generation trucks. and it has allowed more efficiency and is also environmentally friendly. The Scania Super truck introduces its most advanced and efficient combustion-engine powertrain to date. It now completes the New Truck Generation platform which was launched a while ago.
The new powertrain sets a new standard for fuel efficient transport operations and delivers an unprecedented fuel savings of up to 8% and more. The Scania Super 13-litre engine is supremely robust for more uptime, for increased operational life by 30% and for extended power range of up to 550hp. It also introduces industry leading engine brake thermal efficiency levels of 50%, which is unique in the heavy truck industry.
Designed according to Scania’s low-rev philosophy it also delivers a smoother drive at peak engine torque from 900 rpm. Coupled with an improved gearbox of the Scania Super offers a wider gear ratio spread for faster and smoother gear changes that gives more driver comfort and control while also introducing the most versatile and robust chassis yet for more tailor-made applications and operations.
The new Side Curtain Airbags and Steering Wheel Airbag now comes standard with the Super in addition to Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake System (EBS) and Traction Control (TC).
The new bus generation of Scania can save up to 9 % in fuel and emissions, without compromising on performance and drivability. The most significant savings coming from enhanced engine efficiency and improved cruise control with active prediction.
Aside from the new powertrain, driving style is another major factor that affects fuel consumption. Our driver services typically reduce fuel commission and emissions further. Combined with the excellent drivability of Scania coaches, advanced driver assistance systems, and top-quality maintenance services, you can achieve even greater savings.
As for the New Bus Generation, or NBG, Scania's latest bus chassis is built to offer enhanced safety for both drivers and passengers through reinforced chassis construction along with the latest addition of Lane Departure Warning (LDW) to its standard safety systems that already includes EBS with ABS and TC. Developed with driver and passenger environment in mind, the driver area of the NBG offers the best possible work environment in terms of ergonomics, reachability, and excellent visibility while a comfortable passenger experience is achieved through a forgiving suspension and an efficient gearbox with smooth transmission. Additionally, the efficient climate system and low noise environment of the NBG further improves passenger comfort.
We managed a go in the blue bus you see at the start, and I must say that the new drivetrain is the smoothest when compared to the previous buses that come out from Scania. In fast, this must be the smoothest, easiest to drive and comfortable bus chassis I have driven in recent years. Not a bus driver as the last bus I had driven was a few years ago. A city bus and also a Scania bus on the Sepang Circuit, and this was so much better, and smoother. More comfortable and the Scania Retarder system on the bus (also on the trucks) also allows for the driver to slow the bus down without using the brakes. So there are also savings on the brake pads too.
Amongst the wide range of digital solutions from Scania, the Scania Driver App was also launched during the event. It is the driver main contact point into the My Scania digital ecosystem – with the drivers’ perspectives and features in focus, integrated with all of the relevant services of the fleet. By streamlining the drivers’ administrative tasks with a digital tool, it also benefits the fleet management by simplifying workflows, storage of checklists and defect report handling.
”The driver is the single most important asset of the transport system. The launch of Driver App will put the power of data in the hands of drivers of Scania trucks and buses. Drivers, partnering with Operators, are in better control of their driving towards a more fuel-efficient, safer and environmentally-friendly drive,” said Joyce.
For more information on Super, New Bus Generation, Driver App and other Digital Solutions, please contact 03-7845 1000, email us at smyenquiries@scania.com, visit scania.com.my or visit the nearest Scania Malaysia Sales and Services Centre and talk to their Solution Sales Executives.
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