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Big savings for buyers at Foton Big AtTRUCKtion

Published Sep 19, 2019 04:02 pm
092019Foton2 The rain poured hard, and so did Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI) with its shower of discounts and savings at Foton’s Big AtTRUCKtion held last September 12-13, 2019 at the Megatent Events Venue in Libis, Quezon City. All vehicles exhibited in the two-day expo were powered by the brand’s latest technology advancement, the Blue Energy Euro 4 generation. Foton’s Blue Energy vehicles are powered by a Cummins ISF turbocharged intercooled diesel engines using an electronic high-pressure Bosch common rail direct fuel injection (CRDi) system and electronic gas recirculation exhaust system with a diesel oxidation catalyst for highly-improved emissions. This technology is applied not only to its passenger vehicles, but also to its light to heavy duty trucks. For its outdoor display, Foton showcased the Tornado light duty trucks with special bodies, its Wing Van lineup, Dump Truck models, and Crane Truck body configurations. Foton also featured the Tornado M5.2C F-Van and M4.2C F-Van with ‘Your All-Day Logistics Partner’ and ‘Your Cold Chain Partner’ badges. 092019foton1 Apart from the trucks, Foton’s best-selling vans also took part of the Big AtTRUCKtion. First up was the Toano executive van with a luxurious build, homey interiors, rotating captain chairs and premium entertainment perfect for VIP shuttle services in airport and hotels. Representing the Traveller tag is its XL variant, which boasts of its extended legroom, bubble top, and seating capacity of 19 pax. From a commuter van that could carry up to 15 people, the TransVan took it a notch higher with a new model, the 16-seater TransVan HR with augmented headroom similar to the Traveller. There’s also the TransVan HR ambulance, customized as a first emergency assistance responder. Further mobility options were in the form of the Gratour series composed of the eight-seater MiniVan and MT MPV body configuration suitable for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Foton’s Biggest Truck Sale of the Year’s ribbon cutting ceremony was headed by FMPI Vice Chairman, Kenneth Sytin, Ms. Anna Dominique Sytin, Ms. Nicole Sytin, Undersecretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure, Mark De Leon, and Foton International Group Representative, Eric Zhang. In his speech during the welcoming ceremony, Department of Transportation Usec. Mark De Leon extended his gratitude to Foton for continuously supporting the government’s PUV modernization program. “Salamat sa Foton,” he repeatedly said pertaining to the brand’s participation in building innovative public utility vehicles for the development of the Philippine transportation system through the launch of the F-Jeepney, that currently holds two variants: the F24 and F29. Despite the gloomy weather condition during the event, guests still took the chance to test drive the trucks and experience its riding comfort and functions. Attached to light, medium and heavy duty cabs, the bodies of these trucks are classified as dropside, F-Van, dump truck and tractor head. 092019Foton3 “For this event, Foton will be showcasing the segment which our brand has been known for: trucks. But we do not want this to be merely a vehicle exhibit where guests would just pass by and see how big wheelers can get. Instead, we longed to show a grand atTRUCKtion—a sight where function can both be seen and experienced, where doors to bigger opportunities can be found, and held within reach,” said FMPI Vice Chairman Kenneth Sytin. To avail of exclusive zero DP offers, low monthly deals, truck test drives and cash discounts up to P300,000, Foton invites all business owners, transport operators, logistics providers and families to watch out for the following schedules for the Foton’s Big AtTRUCKtion regional tours: North Luzon leg will be held on September 26-27 at San Fernando Town Plaza in La Union; Mindanao leg on October 9-10 at Kauswagan Highway in Cagayan De Oro, and Visayas leg on October 18-19 at SM City Cebu Event Center. For more information, call (02) 459-2121 / 0999-999-9998 or send a message to their official pages www.foton.com.ph and www.facebook.com/FOTONPhilippines.
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