Promotion covers three key models: tractor, dump truck and heavy cargo

Low-rate financing from 4.7% per annum available as alternative

Group purchases unlock additional discounts stackable with existing offers

The new MAN TGS 8×4 dump truck. MAN Truck Bus Korea is running a special promotion through the end of this month, offering buyers of the vehicle either a complimentary vehicle care package worth up to 19 million won ($14,100) or low-rate financing starting at 5.3% per annum. [MAN Truck Bus Korea]
The new MAN TGS 8×4 dump truck. MAN Truck Bus Korea is running a special promotion through the end of this month, offering buyers of the vehicle either a complimentary vehicle care package worth up to 19 million won ($14,100) or low-rate financing starting at 5.3% per annum. [MAN Truck Bus Korea]

MAN Truck Bus Korea will offer heavy truck buyers a complimentary vehicle care package worth up to 19 million won ($14,100) throughout November, the company announced Thursday. Customers who opt for low-rate financing or purchase vehicles together with family members or acquaintances can receive additional discounts.

The promotion covers three of the company's flagship models: the 6×2 TGX tractor, the 8×4 TGS dump truck and the 10×4 TGX heavy cargo truck.

Buyers will receive the "CareFree" vehicle maintenance program at no charge. CareFree combines a warranty of up to five years or 750,000 kilometers on the drivetrain with a maintenance service contract of up to five years, and is designed to reduce the ongoing repair costs of operating a commercial vehicle. The package is valued at up to 19 million won.

Customers may instead choose a special low-rate financing product in place of CareFree. The minimum annual rate is 4.7% for the TGX tractor and heavy cargo truck, and 5.3% for the TGS dump truck, allowing buyers to weigh upfront purchase costs against future maintenance expenses and choose whichever option suits them better.

A group purchase discount is also available. Families, colleagues or acquaintances who buy vehicles at the same time qualify for additional benefits even if they choose different models, and the discount grows with the number of vehicles purchased.

Existing support programs can be combined with the November promotion depending on eligibility. Through a campaign marking the Korean subsidiary's 25th anniversary this year, buyers can receive discounts of up to 6 million won. Customers scrapping an old vehicle early can receive up to 6 million won, and repeat buyers are eligible for up to 3 million won off.

South Korea's imported commercial vehicle market has seen monthly sales recover recently, though cumulative annual figures remain sluggish. New registrations of imported commercial vehicles reached 329 units in October, up 48.2 percent from the same month a year earlier, according to the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association (KAIDA).

The new MAN TG series models covered by the promotion are equipped with engines that meet Euro 6E emissions standards. Select models offer the MAN OptiView digital side mirror system as an option, which uses five cameras to provide a full view of the vehicle's surroundings. Safety and convenience features include the EBA Plus emergency braking system and an air suspension seat.

MAN Truck Bus Korea has also been expanding its after-sales service network. Last month, the company conducted free inspections covering 20 key items and provided technical consultations for 426 customers across six logistics hubs nationwide.

"Purchasing a commercial vehicle is a critical investment that determines a customer's business competitiveness," said Peter Andersson, president of MAN Truck Bus Korea. "We hope this special promotion will ease the burden of vehicle acquisition and upkeep, and that more customers will experience MAN's outstanding products and services to strengthen their business edge."


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