As UD Trucks celebrates 90 years, it’s marked the occasion with the launch of a new range of medium-duty trucks, unveiled at the Brisbane Truck Show this week.
When founder of UD Trucks, Kenzo Adachi, founded UD Trucks 90 years ago, he conceived a truck that pushed the boundaries of efficiency and productivity.
Now, nine decades on, UD Trucks Australia has sought to unveil a new range of UD Condor trucks that build on that original ethos.
The all-new UD Condor features advanced safety features, a powerful and efficient new driveline and updated cab layout.
Available in 6×4, 6×2 and 4×2 guise with wheelbases ranging from 3910mm to 6000mm (leaf suspension) and 3190mm to 6950mm (air suspension) the Condor is designed to fit into a wide range of applications.
Powered by a 300hp/1070Nm Euro 6 engine and backed by an Allison MD3060 automatic transmission (PK) and the Allison MD3560 (PD and PW), the new range is not short on grunt while still delivering a refined drive.
Given that medium duty trucks are a common occurrence in the urban environment, safety has been made a top priority.
The revamped Condor range is equipped with safety features we’ve come to expect from UD Trucks along with added features such as autonomous braking.
Other notable safety features include adaptive cruise control as standard, adaptive high
beam headlights, automatic windscreen wipers, traffic sign recognition and electronic vehicle stability control.
“This new range of trucks represents an exciting new chapter for UD Trucks Australia,” said Philippa Wood, Vice President, UD Trucks Australia.
“I’m thrilled to see the range of transport solutions we can now offer our customers in the country grow even further.”
“Our founder conceived a truck based on efficiency, durability and productivity and even after the passing of 90 years, the UD Condor will continue to carry on that tradition in Australian cities and on Australian roads.”