An unusual Mercedes-Benz was brought to Russia for 18 million rubles. In reality this is Foton Auman Galaxy

by alex

It's all about the emblem

Ads for the sale of a Mercedes-Benz 2429 truck were published on Russian marketplaces. On the radiator grille — Mercedes brand emblem, design — futuristic, but the trucks of the German company are only vaguely reminiscent. So what kind of car is this?

The Chinese «Truck of the Year 2022» is being sold under the name Mercedes-Benz 2429. Foton Auman Galaxy. However, there is a nuance: Foton and Daimler Trucks work closely in the heavy truck segment; they have a joint venture that produces Actros trucks in China. And given the entrepreneurial spirit of the Chinese, it cannot be ruled out that Mercedes-Benz actually allowed the Auman Galaxy to be sold in some markets under the German brand.

В Россию привезли необычный Mercedes-Benz за 18 млн рублей. В реальности это — Foton Auman Galaxy

В Россию привезли необычный Mercedes-Benz за 18 млн рублей. В реальности это — Foton Auman Galaxy

Mercedes-Benz 2429 — Refrigerated van with 8 x 4 wheel arrangement, Cummins X13NS6B580 engine with 580 hp. and a ZF Traxon robotic box. In the cabin — keyless start, wireless charging, digital instrument panel with 12-inch screen and media system with 10-inch screen, electric driver's seat and windows, central locking. They are asking 18.3 million rubles for the truck.

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