Daimler Truck's FUSO brand has unveiled the all-new Canter, a light-duty truck with enhanced performance, safety, and comfort. Thanks to its versatility, reliability, and fuel efficiency, the Canter is a popular choice for businesses of all sizes. The new Canter builds on this legacy with improvements that make it an even more attractive option for urban and regional applications.
Here are some of the key highlights of the all-new FUSO Canter:
- Increased payload capacity: The Canter offers the highest payload of all light trucks and vans in Europe, making it ideal for businesses transporting heavy goods. In previous models, the Canter was known for its class-leading payload capacity. This allows businesses to maximize their hauling efficiency and reduce the trips required. For example, a business transporting building materials could haul an extra half-ton of supplies per trip with the new Canter, resulting in significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency.
- Improved maneuverability: With a tight turning circle and a compact wheelbase, the Canter is exceptionally maneuverable, making it easy to navigate busy streets and tight spaces. This is a major advantage for businesses that operate in urban areas or make deliveries in congested environments. The new Canter's improved turning circle, measured by the diameter needed to complete a U-turn, is up to 4.1 feet tighter than the previous model. This can make a difference when navigating narrow streets or crowded parking lots.
- Enhanced safety features: The new Canter comes standard with a comprehensive suite of safety features, including Active Sideguard Assist, which helps to prevent accidents with cyclists and pedestrians. Other safety features include:
- Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS): This system can automatically apply the brakes if it detects an imminent collision with a vehicle or pedestrian in front of the truck.
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS): This system warns the driver if the truck begins to drift out of its lane unintentionally.
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR): This system can recognize traffic signs such as speed limits and no passing zones, and display them on the instrument cluster.
- Blind Spot Assist (BSA): This system can warn the driver if there is a vehicle in the driver's blind spot.
These features can help to reduce the risk of accidents and keep drivers and other road users safe.
- Upgraded comfort: The Canter's interior has been redesigned to provide improved comfort for drivers. The new cab features a more ergonomic design, with more legroom and headroom. The seats have also been redesigned to provide better support and comfort. A new steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment allows for a wider range of driver positioning for optimal comfort. Additionally, automatic climate control helps to maintain a comfortable temperature in the cab regardless of the weather conditions. A more comfortable driving experience can help to reduce driver fatigue and improve overall productivity, especially on long journeys.
- Modern and attractive design: The Canter's exterior has been redesigned with a modern and stylish look. The new design combines historical brand design cues with a focus on agility and functionality. The signature FUSO "black belt" design element has been modernized, and the headlights and taillights have been redesigned for a more contemporary look. An attractive design can help to make a good impression on customers and give businesses a more professional image.
- A variety of options: The Canter is available in a wide range of configurations to meet the specific needs of your business. There are five weight classes (from 3.5 to 8.5 tons), three cab variants (single cab, crew cab, and double cab), three engine options (ranging from 150 to 190 horsepower), six wheelbases, numerous body solutions to accommodate various cargo types, and a choice of manual or automatic transmission. This wide range of options allows businesses to find the perfect Canter for their specific needs. Whether you need a compact and maneuverable truck for inner-city deliveries or a more powerful truck for hauling heavy goods over longer distances, a Canter configuration is right for you.
- Sustainable production: The FUSO plant in Portugal that produces the Canter achieved CO2-neutral production in 2022, making the Canter a more environmentally friendly choice. This is a major selling point for businesses looking to reduce their environmental impact. The CO2-neutral production process involves using renewable energy sources and offsetting any remaining emissions.
The all-new FUSO Canter is a significant upgrade over the previous model. With its improved performance, safety, comfort, and versatility, the Canter is sure to be a popular choice for businesses of all sizes.
The eCanter: A Sustainable Choice for Urban Applications
While the Canter offers a compelling package for businesses of all sizes, FUSO also offers the eCanter, a fully electric light-duty truck. The FUSO eCanter is ideal for businesses operating in urban areas looking to reduce their environmental impact. The eCanter offers a zero-emission driving experience and is significantly quieter than traditional diesel trucks. This makes it a good choice for businesses that make deliveries at night or in early morning hours, when noise restrictions are often in place.
The eCanter is available in various configurations with different battery capacities to meet the range requirements of different businesses. It also supports both normal AC charging and fast DC charging, making it flexible and convenient to use.
The all-new FUSO Canter and the eCanter offer businesses various options to meet their specific needs. With their improved performance, safety, comfort, and versatility, both trucks are sure to be popular choices for businesses of all sizes.
