THE all-new Foton Aumark S Series of light-duty trucks – deemed the most technologically-advanced light-duty truck that is set to raise the benchmark in the industry – has hit the local automotive market in two variants.
Developed under the Foton Super Truck programme, this light-duty truck series is a culminations of Foton’s collaboration with members of the “Super Truck Global Innovation Alliance”.
Foton Aumark S was launched in Malaysia by Angka-Tan Motor Sdn Bhd – a subsidiary of Warisan TC Holdings and member of Tan Chong Group – who is the sole and exclusive distributor of Foton trucks in Malaysia.
“The all-new Foton Aumark S Series is developed with the globally renowned high-performance Cummins ISF powertrain, ZF transmission, WABCO brake solutions and other leading global innovations,” CEO of Warisan TC Holdings Bhd Tan Keng Meng shared.
“It is a light-duty super truck that will deliver on its pledge as a Foton SUPER truck offering Safety, Utilitarian, Power, Efficiency and Reliability! And it has undeniably pushed the boundaries of what a light-duty truck should be.”
Angka-Tan Motor will be offering two models of the Aumark S, which are BJ1078 7.5T and BJ1088 7.5T and 9T vehicles. Both models offer improved intelligence with multi-function display for easy operation and handling, ergonomically designed and spacious cab space for extra comfort, and easy refit to suit various logistical needs.
The Foton Aumark S BJ1088 model – powered by the latest generation Cummins ISF 3.8l engine – is capable of serving 115 kW of power and 500 Newton metres of torque. Turbocharged and intercooled with a Bosch fuel injection system, the Cummins ISF engine provides the truck with a premium powertrain.
In addition, the Aumark S Series is designed and equipped with both active and passive safety features that have been tested in full compliance with Economic Commission for Europe’s (ECE) automotive safety regulations.
The truck’s active safety features include the braking system, lighting, driving view and more. Its high-performance braking system is generated by the main braking valve which adopted WABCO’s brake control solutions for enhanced safety and braking efficiency levels, even in extreme conditions.
The Foton Aumark S Series has undergone 1.6 million kilometres road test through different road, weather and altitude conditions had demonstrated the technological breakthrough in intelligent control, safety, fuel saving and smooth driving experience.
“Safety stands as a highly important hallmark of the all-new Foton Aumark S Series light-duty super truck. The truck is built with the most stringent manufacturing processes and had undergone and passed all the required crash tests that were necessary to attain the ECE R29 global regulatory standards,” Danny Ng, Senior General Manager of Angka-Tan Motor pointed out.
The Aumark S model BJ1078 is priced at RM101,000 while the BJ1088 is RM108,000. The trucks come with a warranty period of five years or 200,000 km whichever comes first. In conjunction with the launch, Angka-Tan Motor will be giving an early bird promotion discount of RM5,000 for the first 100 units. – Dec 24, 2020
