HYUNDAI has unveiled right-hand drive versions of its new range of Xcient heavy trucks as part of its strategy to grow its global commercial vehicle sales. This means much wider product ranges for African countries, including SA.Originally the company’s vision was to occupy fifth place among the world’s truck and bus manufacturers by 2016, but now chairman Mong-Koo Chung has set his sights much higher, targeting the number two position and a volume of 400,000 units a year by 2020.The new Xcient range was launched at the Seoul Motor Show earlier this year and these trucks are now going into production in Korea.The name Xcient is a combination of "XC", being the largest unit of data measurement, and "efficient".This range replaces the Trago models and the trucks are claimed to be bigger and better in all aspects.Two turbo diesel engines are used: a 10l developing 309kW (414hp) and 1,961Nm of torque; and the 12.3l Powertech, which produces 382kW (513hp) and 2,500Nm. Transmission option...
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