Every day since its launch in 2004, Quon has proved its strength and reliability in all terrains and climates around the world. Following on the track of its illustrious predecessor, UD engineers have totally redesigned UD’s flagship, creating the striking All New Quon. The brand new version of UD Trucks’ flagship moves the bar forward again, with innovations designed for the actual needs of the customers’, showing the path to a new era of smart logistics.
When UD designers and engineers returned to the drawing board to redesign Quon, they put drivers and fleet managers – and the efficiency of the customers' business – at the center of their work.From its drivability and comfort, to its onboard technologies, All New Quon is an extension of the driver. In addition to the innovative technologies made available on the truck, UD then backs it up with a proactive, responsive comprehensive service offer, customizable to the customer’s specific operation.
Smart drivability
The cockpit has been completely redesigned with the user’s comfort in mind, for improved operability and visibility, allowing the driver to concentrate on driving.
- The new color LCD multi-display mounted in the center of the instrument panel provides a large variety of information, accessible through switches conveniently placed on the new 4-spoke steering wheel.
- The new easy-to-use I-shaped shift lever commands the latest version of the famous ESCOT automated manual transmission. ESCOT-VI reduces fluctuations in fuel consumption and performs better on snowy or slippery roads.
- Mated with the new GH11 engine – with more power and torque – ESCOT-VI provides the best drivability, with the same ease of control and driving comfort as a passenger car.
Smart fuel efficiency and respect for the environment
- Thanks to a high combustion efficiency and further improvements, the GH11 engine provides improved power and torque, while meeting the strict new emission regulations in Japan and exceeding the 2015 fuel economy regulation standards for heavy duty vehicles by 5%
- The Foretrack function together with ESCOT-VI help the drivers to improve fuel-efficiency on hilly roads. Using GPS, when All New Quon is travelling on hilly roads, the road gradients are automatically scanned and saved to memory. When the truck travels the same road again while driving with cruise control on ECO mode, Foretrack predicts the hills and descents ahead and automatically provides the most fuel-efficient driving by optimizing speed, gear change and auxiliary brakes. The Foretrack function is enabled automatically when starting the engine, as are the ECO mode, ESCOT Roll, Soft Cruise Control and Acceleration Limiter. Together with these functions and the Traffic Eye Cruise Control. Foretrack introduces comfortable, safe, and ecological driving, regardless of the skills of the driver.
- Nenpi Coaching constantly analyzes and evaluates driving trends based on fuel efficiency. By providing real-time feedback through the display, it coaches drivers to deliver the best fuel efficiency.
"Nenpi" is Japanese for "Fuel economy"
Smart safety
Active safety has been improved with mechanical and electronic upgrades throughout.
- All models are fitted with Disc Brakes. They offer high resistance to fading and a progressive feel in the brake pedal.
- The Traffic Eye Brake and Advanced Emergency Braking System permanently monitors the road ahead through radar and a camera, automatically applying brakes in the event of a potential collision.
- A Driver Alert System uses a camera monitoring the outside environment to detect irregular or jerky steering to estimate the driver’s fatigue, and alerts the driver with an alarm and a message when concentration levels are indicated to drop. A lane departure warning system also warns the driver if the vehicle drifts across the lane without reason on the highway.
- All New Quon comes fitted with long-lasting LED lamps for low beam, which provide bright and clear lighting, improving nighttime visibility.
Smart productivity
- Use of disc brakes and high tensile steel plates for the main frame means a reduction in the total vehicle weight and thereby increased payload.
- The uneven load adjustment function automatically adjusts any lateral height differences using the air suspension, improving cargo handling when loading with a forklift from the side of the truck and also while driving.
- Air suspension with increased height adjustment range has been improved on the 6x2 and 6x4 cargo beds, to offer improved cargo handling, and to allow optimal height adjustment.
- Various options to get the “Perfect Quon” including enhanced dry wing body variations and direct-coupled refrigeration wing bodies. It comes equipped with a starter lock as standard: an alert message appears on the multi display screen, while the engine is prevented from starting when wing bodies are opened with the engine key off, further improving safety.
Smart uptime
- All New Quon has been designed to further optimize uptime, with superior reliability and increased maintenance intervals.
- Sensors monitor the wear on brake pads, and alert the driver via the multi-display when the need for replacement arises. Maintenance is made easier with new shield type hub bearing units.
- The frame has received an even stronger corrosion prevention treatment for even greater durability in cold climates.
- Thanks to the UD-TRUST program, maintenance can be planned ahead according to the customer’s needs.
- With the UD Telematics Services, All New Quon is connected to UD Trucks advanced communication support. In the event of a breakdown, a diagnosis is done remotely, to reduce repair time. UD Telematics Services also provides “Fuel Efficiency Reports”, with fuel consumption analysis and driving advice to reduce consumption. “Reliable Operation Support” provides a remote breakdown diagnosis, to maximize operation rates.
* Foretrack and Perfect Quon options are available in selected markets only. Please contact your market representatives for further information.
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