FUSO launches the new Euro VI-compliant lineup for the Taiwanese market, achieves 30 consecutive years of market dominance

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• FUSO leads for the 30^th year in Taiwan, its second largest international market
• Across all segments, 28% more FUSO vehicles were registered in 2021 over the previous year
• All new line-up of Euro VI-compatible light-, medium- and heavy-duty FUSO trucks officially launched

Kawasaki, Japan – Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC; headquarters: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Karl Deppen), is pleased to announce the official launch of the new Euro VI-compatible lineup of light-, medium- and heavy-duty FUSO trucks for the Taiwanese market. An event celebrating the new range of vehicles took place at the Tainan Airport on December 23^rd, 2021.

The new Super Great for the Taiwanese market now comes with the powerful OM470 common-rail engine and the ShiftPilot AMT system for a smooth driving experience. Compared to the Euro V Super Great, this new heavy-duty truck for Taiwan delivers 13% more horsepower and 10% more torque. The vehicle comes with essential safety features such as the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Active Emergency Braking System (AEBS) as standard, as well as Sideguard Assist as an option. The revamped medium-duty Fighter truck also comes with advanced safety features (LDWS, AEBS) as well as a more ergonomic cabin to reduce driver fatigue. The Canter line-up, which is the best-selling of all FUSO truck segments within Taiwan, also has seen important upgrades. Ranging from 3.5 tons to 8.55 tons, the Taiwanese lineup of light-duty trucks now includes a 7.9 ton model added following customer demand.

Taiwan has been extremely vital for the FUSO brand over the past decades, currently representing the second largest international market. Sales have been strong despite the challenging global economic situation. In 2021, FUSO achieved the status of the top-selling commercial vehicle brand for the 30^th consecutive year with a share of market of 33.6%. In particular, the light-duty segment remains FUSO’s strongest; the number of Canters registered in the GVW 5 ton segment saw a 45% increase in 2021 compared to 2020. Across all segments, 28% more FUSO vehicles were registered in 2021 over the previous year.

DTAT at a Glance
Daimler Trucks Asia Taiwan is a joint venture between MFTBC (51% share) and Shung Ye Trading Co. (SYC; 49% share), a leading player in the Taiwanese commercial vehicles market. DTAT is the sole distributor of the FUSO brand in Taiwan and is responsible for the exclusive import and wholesale businesses for the entire range of FUSO products, including light, medium, and heavy trucks, as well as light and medium-duty buses. FUSO vehicles are supplied to Taiwan both as KD (knock-down) assembly kits and BU (built-up) products.

MFTBC at a Glance
Based in Kawasaki, Japan, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is one of Asia's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, with 89.29% of its shares owned by Daimler Truck AG and 10.71% by various Mitsubishi group companies. An icon in the Japanese commercial vehicle industry with a longstanding history of more than 85 years with its FUSO brand, MFTBC manufactures a range of commercial vehicles including light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and buses, and industrial engines for over 170 markets worldwide. In 2017, MFTBC introduced the eCanter all-electric light-duty truck as a series-production model and in 2019, the Super Great – Japan’s first heavy-duty truck fitted with Level 2 Automated Driving Support Technology, a benchmark in the Japanese commercial vehicle market. MFTBC operates under the umbrella of Daimler Trucks Asia, together with its partner organization Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) in India. This strategic unit allows the entities to collaborate on areas such as product development, parts sourcing and production to provide the best value to customers.

Daimler Trucks Asia at a Glance
Daimler Trucks Asia (DTA), under Daimler Truck AG, is an organizational unit that jointly operates Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) – an icon in the Japanese commercial vehicle industry with more than 85 years of history with its Fuso brand – and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), an up and rising challenger in the Indian market. DTA adopts a strategic business model that allows its group entities to collaborate on product development, production, exports, sourcing and research activity to provide innovative, cutting-edge and best-value products to customers. DTA’s vision is “to develop mobility solutions to embrace a better life for people and the planet,” and is aligned with Daimler Truck’s purpose “For all who keep the world moving.”

FUSO at a Glance
FUSO is a Daimler Truck brand, offering a range of commercial vehicles from light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and buses, to industrial engines and connectivity solutions for over 170 markets worldwide. A longstanding landmark Japan’s commercial vehicle landscape, the brand has leveraged Japanese quality and craftsmanship to set benchmarks in efficiency, safety, and comfort for over 85 years. FUSO is particularly renowned for its offerings in the light-duty segment. The Canter light-duty truck claims the top market share in various markets around the world. In 2017 the eCanter became the first series produced all-electric light-duty truck in Japan, establishing FUSO as a pioneer in eMobility. FUSO promises customers a “Future Together,” a bold claim that continues to drive the brand’s contributions to safe and sustainable transport.