Forland (cars)

2024: Forland 3, Forland 8 as well as Forland 12 launch

On October 1, 2024, the company MB Rus"" - distributor Forland in - Russia began selling three trucks Chinese production models at once: Forland 3, Forland 8, as well as Forland 12. the Russian Machines specially adapted for the operating conditions will be offered to customers both in the form of a chassis and with add-ons from domestic body manufacturers. The company was informed about this on October 3, 2024.

Among the key advantages of Forland trucks compared to market counterparts are a powerful engine, a 6- and 8-speed transmission, a wide cab with a sprung driver's seat, optimal value for money, and high consumer characteristics. The chassis frame is made of high-strength alloy steel.

All Forland models available on the Russian market are equipped with traction and economical Euro-5 ecological diesel engines. Under the hood of Forland 3 with a gross weight of 3.5 tons, a turbodiesel with a capacity of 154 liters. from. with a volume of 2,499 cubic meters. see, torque 420 N·m, as well as a 6-speed manual transmission. The mass of this engine is reduced to 220 kg due to the use of an aluminum cylinder head. The model is available with three wheelbase options: 3000 mm, 3360 mm and 3800 mm. The loaded weight of the chassis is 1895 kg, 1925 kg, 1995 kg, respectively. The capacity of the fuel tank is 100 liters.

Forland 8 with a gross weight of 7,990 kg drives an engine with a capacity of 152 liters. from., a volume of 3760 cubic meters. see and 6-stage MCP. Torque - 491 N·m. The curb weight of the chassis is 3249 kg for a wheelbase of 3800 mm and 3405 kg for a wheelbase of 4500 mm. The capacity of the fuel tank is 200 liters.

Forland 12 with a gross weight of 11,990 kg is equipped with a power unit with a capacity of 209 liters. from., a volume of 4,460 cubic meters. see, as well as an 8-speed manual transmission. Torque - 760 N·m. The chassis is available with two wheelbase options: 5,150mm or 5,750mm. The loaded weight of the chassis is 4570 kg and 4840 kg, respectively. An important competitive advantage of the Forland 12 is the ability to install an add-on up to 8500 mm long without lengthening the wheelbase. The volume of the fuel tank is 600 liters.

Forland's comfortable truck cabins are equipped with air conditioning, a sprung heated driver's seat, a multifunctional steering wheel that can be adjusted in two directions, and a Russified multimedia system with a rear-view camera and protocol support. Bluetooth

The chassis is equipped with fuel system heating, ABS and ESC active safety systems and cruise control. Forland 3 has the function of forced burning of a particulate filter. Additionally, Forland cars can be equipped with an independent liquid cabin heater.

To operate Forland cars in cold conditions, thermal insulation of the cabin has been improved, trucks are equipped with a high-capacity battery, and glands, anthers, pipes and other technical components are made of frost-resistant materials. Cables, bundles, connectors are made of thickened material or have a double layer.

Forland cars undergo additional anti-corrosion treatment: sealing of welds, treatment of the bottom and wheel arches, priming and double painting of the body with a paint coating over 100 microns thick.

Paying special attention to the client's needs, MB RUS offers not only chassis, but also ready-made solutions in the form of isothermal vans and onboard platforms with sliding curtains. In addition, the client can equip the chassis for an individual solution from authorized body production partners.

The Forland chassis warranty is three years without mileage restriction, which is a unique offer on the Russian market. The inter-service interval is 20,000 km or six months whichever comes first. The first maintenance is carried out after 5,000 km of mileage or three months after the purchase of the car.

We are pleased to cooperate with Forland. We received many requests from Russian customers for productive and reliable small and medium-tonnage trucks. We are confident that Forland models will satisfy the demand from logistics companies, as well as online stores and retail chains, - said Natalya Koroleva, General Director of MB RUS JSC. - Even before Forland's truck sales began, a dealership network was formed. By the end of 2024, it is planned to expand the network to 60 dealer enterprises in order to provide customers with car supplies and affordable service in all regions of Russia. It is worth noting that employees of dealerships that will service Forland cars will undergo compulsory training at the MB RUS training center in Moscow.

2023: Market Entry

The company "MB RUS," created on the basis of the Russian business Mercedes-Benz, brought to the market a new auto brand Forland. On September 6, 2023, the presentation of the Forland 3, Forland 5, Forland 8 and Forland 12 models with a gross weight of 3.5 to 12 tons took place.

The equipment list of these commercial vehicles includes ABS, ESC, cruise control, air conditioning, infotainment system, rear view camera, multifunctional steering wheel, heated external mirrors and electric windows. Distributors of equipment emphasized that Forland car owners will have a three-year warranty period without mileage restrictions, as well as an inter-service interval of 20 thousand km or six months.

Forland (cars)

The first model of the brand in the Russian market will be the "middle-bottom" Forland 8. The external and internal coating of the superstructure panels is made of plastic with reinforced glass fiber, and the floor coating is made of anti-sparking plastic. The carrying capacity of the novelty is 5 tons, and the body volume is 21 cubic meters. The acceleration is responsible for the Euro-5 environmental class diesel engine, with a capacity of 156 hp, with a volume of 3.76 liters. The motor is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

For us, the commercial transport segment is an important strategic business area. We are actively expanding it, attracting reliable partners from Russia and other countries. For us, this is not just the launch of sales and service of new brands, - said Andrei Olkhovsky, General Director of Avtodom Group of Companies. - Now our industrial team is focused on launching the production of the brand of passenger Chinese cars at the plant in Esipovo, which will be restarted next year. We are also considering the possibility of launching the production of cars of the low-tonnage segment on a third-party platform. This can serve as the basis for the creation of its own division for the production of small vehicles.

Sales of Forland trucks will begin in the first quarter of 2024, but pre-orders will be accepted by September 6, 2023.^[1]

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