Capital Equipment News April 2022

The new range was officially launched on 22 March.

IVECO South Africa has launched the new S-Way to the local market, replacing the famous Stralis range

The trucks tractors are available with 430 hp/2 100 Nm and 470 hp/2 200 Nm engine options, with the 560 hp/2 500 Nm version still on the way,” says Mutseura. “We also have freight carrier variants available. Although they have not been revealed to the wider market yet, we already have a sizeable order book for them.

The new S-Way forms part of IVECO’s new common architecture for heavy duty trucks

When designing the new S-Way, IVECO paid special attention to efficiency and reduced total cost of ownership

“The trucks tractors are available with 430 hp/2 100 Nm and 470 hp/2 200 Nm engine options, with the 560 hp/2 500 Nm version still on the way,” says Mutseura. “We also have freight carrier variants available. Although they have not been revealed to the wider market yet, we already have a sizeable order book for them.” Since its launch in Europe in 2019, the S-Way has gained strong market share, and based on the initial local interest, Mutseura is confident that the range will gain early traction in South Africa. “In fact, we have already closed a deal for 150 units in the days leading up to the launch event on 22 March. The future looks bright,” he says. Efficiency to the fore When designing the new S-Way, IVECO paid

A combination of features, including the new fuel-efficient engines, a new transmission and a new cab that optimises aerodynamic performance, deliver up to 4% fuel savings than the predecessor range

The new cab combines new levels of aerodynamic performance with productivity-boosting features, enabling fleet operators to save money on operational costs and boost profit margins

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particular attention to fleet owners’ ever increasing need for efficiency and reduced total cost of ownership (TCO). Available local industry data shows that fuel, especially given the current spike in prices, constitutes

up to 50%, if not more, of a long haulage transporter’s operating cost. In designing the S-Way, IVECO thus cast the spotlight on this important parameter. A combination of features, including the new

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