Nasser Bin Khaled (NBK) Automobiles, the authorised general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, has launched the all-new Mercedes-Benz Actros and Arocs in Qatar.
The two heavy-duty trucks were revealed in a special ceremony at Losail International Circuit.
“The Actros and Arocs impress with their highly sophisticated powertrain, comfortable cabs and a vast range of models tailored to individual markets,” NBK Automobiles said in a statement.
When developing the new Actros, the focus was primarily on designing a truck for transportation applications. Thanks to a broad product offering, it meets the needs of long-distance haulage as well as heavy-duty short-radius transport and distribution haulage. Highly efficient, reliable and durable, this truck boasts of many benefits, the statement notes.
When exceptional robustness is required along with maximum load-bearing capability for use on construction sites or away from surfaced roads, the new Arocs is the right choice. The extremely resilient Arocs can work under the toughest off-road conditions, far from any highway.
Mercedes-Benz is opening up a new chapter in the heavy-duty truck segment with this two all-new model series. Additionally, there are two new highly specialised heavy-haulage vehicles in the guise of the Actros SLT and the Arocs SLT, which complement the truck range.
For the two model series, up to 22 different cabs can be derived from three lengths, two widths, six heights and three engine tunnel heights. They cover the complete range from short to long-distance haulage as well as
off-road use.
Concealed beneath the cabs are heavy-duty 6-cylinder in-line engines with a displacement of 12.8 or 15.6 l. Their closely graduated outputs range from 265kW (360hp) to 425kW (578hp). All of the engines are durable, perform highly efficiently and accelerate
impressively from low revs.
The Actros and Arocs models are fitted with Mercedes PowerShift 3 fully automated transmissions as standard for fast, correct and precise gear changes. A range of drive programs enables them to be adapted to individual requirements. Mercedes PowerShift 3 relieves the driver’s workload – and therefore also helps prevent errors.
There are numerous assistance systems available for the Actros and Arocs: Proximity Control Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Attention Assist, etc. The crowning glory is the Active Brake Assist 4: this emergency braking system initiates maximum full-stop braking ahead of moving and stationary obstacles if necessary and can
therefore save lives.
The new Mercedes-Benz Actros and Arocs are a perfect platform for heavy-duty goods transport, adapted specifically to meet the needs of the particular region. This also extends to special-purpose developments specifically for the Middle East.
Mercedes-Benz offers a huge choice of services and servicing offers for the new Mercedes-Benz Actros and Arocs model series, ranging from tailor-made service contracts, extended warranty packages, the Mercedes-Benz inhouse telematic system FleetBoard to Mercedes-Benz Genuine Accessories and Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts.
The service contracts offered are particularly noteworthy: fleets are guaranteed to be in top condition with regular maintenance. The benefits of this are improved fuel consumption, lower repair costs over the long term, maximum uptime and high value
retention.
The new Actros and Arocs are also available with Mercedes-Benz Extended Warranty packages, covering up to five years and 750,000km, ‘bumper-to-bumper’, included in the SelectPlus and Complete Service Contracts.