Fuso takes over truck brand top spot

Date: 02.02.2022

The Shogun 510 ups power and torque output for heavy-duty applications

eCanter early adopters prepare for Auckland’s ZEA Trial

The Shogun 510 ups power and torque output for heavy-duty applications

eCanter early adopters prepare for Auckland’s ZEA Trial

Fuso New Zealand Ltd says it has realised the ambition to take FUSO back to number one in the NZ truck market

There have been 1012 sales for the 2021 calendar year and an addition of a further 84 bus sales to complete a new record for the company of 1096 units across truck and bus.

Since being awarded distribution rights by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Company (MFTBC) in 2016, FNZ says it has delivered a renewed focus for the manufacturer locally across every aspect of customer experience.

The Fuso dealer network has been further strengthened with parts stock and supply being significantly increased and a slew of new models introduced, expanding purchase options for truck and bus operators.

FNZ managing director Kurtis Andrews has paid tribute to the loyalty of customers to the Fuso badge and to the passion and commitment of his FNZ team and dealerships across the country, which have delivered the result.

"We’re all extremely proud to be the number one truck brand in New Zealand," says Kurtis.
"Since Fuso New Zealand was established, one of our milestones was to reclaim the top market position.

We knew we could only get there if customers valued what we have to offer and we promised to deliver better and to look after our own. This result is the outcome of that."

Over the past five years, FNZ says it has overseen the introduction of the highly-regarded Canter Tipper, the Enduro workhorse range, and brought back the highly popular Shogun badge on an all-new line-up of advanced, highly efficient medium to heavy-duty trucks, headlined by the latest 510hp models.

The company says advanced safety features are now standard across light, medium, and heavy classes, while Fuso eCanter, the world’s first series-produced electric light truck, is now in the hands of emission-conscious customers.

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