2025 MAN TGE.
09-05-2024 20:55 - COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
The MAN TGE will receive an extensive functional and interior update with the 2025 model year. The "truck among vans" is thus making the biggest technological leap in its history. The van from MAN Truck & Bus is getting a completely new on-board network architecture. A new generation of control units fulfils the higher cyber security requirements on the one hand and sig- nificantly increases active and passive safety for drivers and other road users with the help of new driver assistance systems on the other. The MAN TGE is thus better protected against digital manipulation and unauthorised changes to the vehicle software and is also ideally equipped for future digital online services. Another advantage is the ability for over-the-air updates. This eliminates the need for workshop visits for software updates and con- tinuously improves software stability.
In terms of drive, there is a small change in the portfolio. The 2.0 litre turbo diesel engine and the choice between manual and 8-speed automatic trans- mission remain the same. The previous entry-level engine of 75 kW (102 PS) will no longer be offered due to restrained customer demand. Three power levels are now available as standard: 103 kW (140 PS), 120 kW (163 PS) and 130 kW (177 PS).
The combination of new control units and new radar sensors and cameras has also made it possible to significantly enhance the safety and driver as- sistance systems. For example, Blind Spot Warning and Drive Off Warning are completely new. These are now standard for all MAN TGEs over 3.5 tonnes with N2 approval and optional for vehicles with N1 approval. The op- tional assistance systems, Cruise Assist, Cruise Assist Plus and Turn Assist, are also new developments. In addition, almost all systems have been re- vised and their functions expanded. The extended list of assistance systems fitted as standard is also noteworthy. Every MAN TGE Next Level comes with Fatigue Detection, Traffic Sign Information, Intelligent Speed Assist, Emer- gency Brake Assist, Parking Assist, Active Lane Guard System, Cruise Control and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. This raises the active safety of MAN vans to a new level.
The dashboard in the MAN TGE has been completely redesigned and now features a free-standing touch display in the centre. The ergonomic steering wheel, which can be used to directly select the new assistance systems, has also been redesigned. The new instrument cluster is fully digitalised as standard and offers the driver extensive options for customising displays and information.
However, the most striking highlight of the new cockpit is the new MAN Media Van infotainment system, which is the modern control centre for controlling infotainment and vehicle functions. Three variants of the infotainment system are available: The standard MAN Media Van with 10.4" screen, MAN Media Van Navigation with 10.4" screen (plus optional functions) and MAN Media Van Navigation Business with 12.9" screen (plus optional functions). The op- tional functions include, for example, media streaming via the Tidal stream- ing service and voice control. An inductive charging cradle for wireless charg- ing of smart devices can also be ordered on request. For better communica- tion with the rear row of seats in the crew cab, the front microphone and rear speakers can be selected. This optional function is called In-Car Communi- cation.
The following systems are new to the standard equipment: Active Lane Guard System, Parking Assist, Fatigue Detection, Traffic Sign Information, Intelligent Speed Assist and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. There are also the cruise control and speed limiter functions. And the Emergency Brake Assist is also still part of the standard equipment. This means that the MAN TGE is safer than ever, even as standard.
The Rear View Camera now shows the driver the surroundings behind the vehicle on the MAN Media Van screen with dynamic instead of static guide lines. This improves orientation for the driver, as the guide lines continuously adapt to the route. The higher resolution of the camera has also improved the display on the MAN Media Van screen and thus visibility.