KATHMANDU: MAW Vriddhi Commercial Vehicle Pvt. Ltd., the authorised distributor of Foton Motor in Nepal, has today launched Foton Tunland E and Foton View CS2L, both of which are Foton’s second pickup and second van for Nepal market.

Tunland E is powered by a 2.8L inline 4 cylinder, electrically controlled high pressure common rail with Turbocharger & Intercooler 4 WD and 5 speed MT engine that produces a maximum power of 85 KW at 3600 rpm and torque of 280Nm at 1600- 2400 rpm.

Tunland has a cargo box of 1.52mX1.58mX0.44m which is the best in class. Similarly, its payload capacity is 1 ton and fuel tank capacity is 76 litres.

For the comfort of the passengers, It is equipped with upper and lower A-arm (Double Wishbone, coil spring) at front and dependent suspension with shock absorbers at rear. It has alloy wheels with 245/70 R16 tubeless radial.

Safety is the highest priority at Foton. Dual airbag, Front ventilated disc, ABS with EBD, Central locking and seat belt warning are some safety features in the list. Similarly, Tunland E is provided with tilt and telescopic power steering, air conditioner, heater, electrically adjustable rearview mirror and others. The price of Tunland E is kept at Rs 59,50,000/- for Nepal.

“Tunland combines an original, robust design with power performance and reliability of established, globally-reputed brand for its major drivetrain element,” said Nabin Acharya, Sale Head of Foton Nepal.

Likewise, MAW Vriddhi has also launched 19 seater van View CS2L which is the first and only in Nepal. Powered by world’s most trusted IsF 2.8L Cummins engines that produces a maximum power of 110KW at 3600 rmp and maximum torque of 330Nm at 3000 rpm which is best in segment.

View CS2L has best in class features like dual airbag, ABS with EBD, foldable seats, reverse sensor with camera, central locking and child safety lock, seat belt warning, front fog lamp day running light and others.

The all new View CS2L is also fitted with power steering, power window, air conditioner front and rear, central door locking system. The price of View CS2L is kept at Rs 72,00,000/- for Nepal.

‘In spite of lower ownership cost, View CS2L has extra 3 seats which will give a two fold income in comparison to the 16 seater vans available in Nepalese market,” said Nabin Acharya.

“Previously, Tunland S and View CS2 were available for Nepali market. With, Tunland E and View CS2L we look forward to catering the growing demand of the commercial vehicle in Nepal. Our mission is to provide value to the customer. We are confident that we will be able to shift the contemporary market of 16 seater van to 19 seater through our reliable and affordable Foton View CS2L.” said, Nabin Acharya, Sale Head of MAW Vriddhi Commercial Vehicle Pvt. Ltd.

Foton products are available in 110 countries and has 27 KD factories internationally. It is now eyeing a significant market share in Nepal.