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T
he number of FAW trucks sold in
the sub-Saharan region has grown
exponentially since the opening of the
Coega-based plant in 2014. Many Southern
African customers are buying locally produced
vehicles because of the obvious cost benefits
and the opportunity to purchase well-
engineered trucks, some modified to meet
specific regional conditions.
Cheng Zhang, Marketing and Strategy Man-
ager, and spokesperson for FAW Vehicle
Manufacturers SA, says: “There are many
advantages of sourcing FAW products from
our South African base – the most important
being time-to-market in the African countries,
and of course for the SADC and AU, the add-
ed advantage which comes from the import/
export duty agreements,” he adds.
High quality manufacture, yet simple in de-
sign; high in performance; and economical to
operate – this is what FAW commercial vehi-
cles offer. The brand will again be taking the
spotlight when it showcases its range of high-
ly affordable trucks at the upcoming Nampo
Agricultural Trade Show in Bothaville from
17 to 20 May.
This is the 15
th
time that FAW has participat-
ed at Nampo demonstrating its commitment
to the farming community. FAW SA has rec-
ognised the patronage and loyal support of its
multitude of agricultural customers who have,
over the 22 years that FAW has been present
here, remained committed to the brand.
Customers have been convinced of the in-
herent value-for-money FAW provides to their
business, and it is therefore no surprise that
its vehicles have been very popular in the ag-
ricultural sector.
This year FAW SA will highlight its robust and
dependable range through a representation of
medium, heavy and extra-heavy commercial
vehicles. The FAW trucks selected specially for
the farming community are extremely well-suit-
ed to providing this sector with optimum vehi-
cle performance while simultaneously keeping
cost of ownership and running costs at an all-
time low.
Two of FAW’s best sellers will be on hand to
show the farming community exactly why these
vehicles have gained such high acceptance
levels in their respective market segments.
These are:
• Lowest-cost-per-ton medium truck, the
8.140FL introduced in 2015.
• Remarkably well-priced FAW15.180FL with
a drop-side body.
In addition, stalwarts from FAW to be show-
cased will include some favourite workhorses:
• 28.280FD tipper
• FAW 28.330FL with cattle body
• FAW 28.380FT truck tractor.
“FAW SA is committed to offering vehicles
engineered, developed and rigorously tested
to meet the harsh operating conditions locally.
It is the company’s intention to continue ex-
pansion into the emerging sub-Saharan Africa
markets, and to making FAW South Africa a
major distribution hub for trucks and parts for
Africa,” says Zhang.
Cheng Zhang adds: “We are in a unique position
to offer competitive pricing without compromis-
ing on quality in any way because of our policy
of simplifying the mechanics of our vehicles.”
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FAW TRUCKS TAKE CENTRE-STAGE
at Nampo 2016
NAMPO