On April 28, the NEXT ERA heavy truck, tailor-made for China’s long-haul trunk logistics, marked a pivotal development milestone in Shaanxi Province. Zhongli Changtu (Shaanxi) Automotive Technology Co., Ltd., its first authorized 4S store covering five western provinces—Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia, Qinghai and Xizang—officially grandly opened.
The model boasts a highly competitive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) advantage. As a key layout of NEXT ERA heavy truck’s western sales and service network, the official launch of the Shaanxi 4S store will continue to serve long-haul freight customers in western China. It provides one-stop professional vehicle solutions for local truckers, enabling users to access standardized, high-quality vehicle purchasing and full-life-cycle after-sales services locally.
Adhering to the globally unified stringent manufacturing standards of Scania Rugao manufacturing base, NEXT ERA heavy truck features solid and reliable product strength. The grand opening of the Shaanxi store not only builds momentum for the western market in advance, but also lays solid groundwork for the national regional product experience series to be fully launched in May.
Launched in Xianyang, Shaanxi! NEXT ERA Heavy Truck Builds a New Hub for Western Logistics Services
At the opening ceremony, Mr. Volker Hillmann, Executive Director and General Manager of NEXT ERA Heavy Truck Sales & Service, delivered a speech:
“NEXT ERA Heavy Truck has always focused on the core demands of China’s long-haul freight. The western region features vast territory, lengthy transport routes and complex working conditions, placing higher customized requirements on heavy truck products and after-sales services.
By launching our first 4S store with Xianyang, Shaanxi as the hub, we enable customers across Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia, Qinghai and Xizang to obtain professional, efficient and stable support nearby. Going forward, we will continue to improve the service network and strengthen on-site technical support, ensuring users can enjoy efficient service experience on any trunk route and anywhere they travel. We will effectively raise vehicle attendance rate, deliver worry-free operation for heavy truck users, and steadily improve their operational benefits.”
Backed by the global technology platform of Chuantuo Group and integrated with localized innovation in China, NEXT ERA Heavy Truck has launched a full lineup of tractor models including 6×4, 6×2 and 4×2 tailored for China’s long-haul logistics scenarios, precisely covering segmented sectors such as general cargo, cold chain, express delivery and freight forwarding.
Adapted to the typical western operating conditions with numerous mountainous areas, long slopes and high altitudes, the flagship 6×4 model of NEXT ERA Heavy Truck is equipped with a TD13 engine. It delivers a continuous peak torque of 2,550 N·m within the engine speed range of 900–1290 rpm, enabling easier climbing under heavy loads with sustained and stable power output, perfectly suited for complex road conditions in western China.
In addition, with its outstanding overall performance of low fuel consumption and high reliability, NEXT ERA Heavy Truck strongly supports long-haul trunk customers in improving operational efficiency and upgrading their businesses. This edge effectively enhances the competitiveness of long-haul transport users including those in western China, turning every investment of users into steady operational returns.
Regarding store operation, Li Guangjun, General Manager of Zhongli Changtu (Shaanxi) Automotive Technology Co., Ltd., stated:
“As the first 4S store of NEXT ERA Heavy Truck in western China, Zhongli Changtu is built in strict accordance with the Group’s unified high standards. Located in the core logistics area of Shaanxi with convenient transportation, it can efficiently serve local and transit long-haul freight customers.
The store is staffed with senior sales consultants and officially certified technicians, equipped with advanced maintenance equipment and sufficient genuine spare parts inventory. It provides 7×24-hour road rescue support and full-life-cycle services covering vehicle purchase, auto finance, license registration, maintenance and used car replacement.
In the future, we will accelerate the downward layout of the service network to deliver full-life-cycle protection for western truckers. All customers are welcome to visit our store for a test drive and experience the product strength firsthand.”
NEXT ERA Heavy Truck 6×4 Main Model: Perfectly Adapted to Complex Western Trunk Road Conditions
Rooted in Xianyang, Shaanxi and deeply cultivating the western market, NEXT ERA Heavy Truck is accelerating the improvement of its channel network layout from national to regional levels.
Looking ahead, NEXT ERA Heavy Truck will continue to honor its long-term commitment of Rooted in China, For China. It will translate service experience and product insights from regional markets into sustained driving force for building a national efficient logistics system, creating greater value for long-haul freight users.
