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Foton showed a minibus in Russia, which will challenge the Gazelle NN

In the suburbs on the forum, Fleet World 2025 debuted a new version of the Toano single -tape. We are talking about a minibus with a landing formula of 8+1 and a full weight of 3.5 tons. The configuration is rich: chairs with armrests and headrests, there are USB-rosettes, speakers in the cabin, LED lighting, additional heater and evaporator. Sales are waiting in 2025.

Currently, only vans and combi Foton Toano are officially selling in Russia: prices will start with 3.3 million rubles. Now minibuses will be offered, although there are no details: the site announced a modification with 15 seats for passengers, and more comfortable 8-seater options were used for demonstrations.

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In China, Foton Toano happens with two variants of the wheeled base (2.93 or 3.35 meters), and the total length is 4.92 or 5.5 meters. In the homeland of the brand, turbodieseli is available with a volume of 2.0 (150 hp and 330 nm) or 2.8 liters (177 hp and 360 nm), but only a more powerful option is brought to Russia so far. The motor is well familiar in our country: it is Cummins ISF 2.8, which is placed on the Gazelle Next. The gearbox is non-alternative: 6-speed “mechanics” Getrag.

Prices of passenger minibuses will be announced later, but cars from unofficial supplies cost about five million rubles without taking into account discounts. Foton also plans to bring to our market in 2025 two frame pickups Tunland V7 and V9, they are already found among dealers with a district guarantee.

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