Maxus re-enters PH; eyes strong market presence in local truck segment

MANILA: After a short period, Maxus is back in the Philippines. However, this time around, it is eyeing to take a chunk at the local commercial vehicle industry — with  Pioneer Trucks Philippines as its new partner.

Under the newly-inked collaboration, the local firm will be in charge of the sales, distribution, and aftersales services for the full Maxus commercial lineup across the country.

According to Pioneer Trucks Philippines, such a scope will include both electric and traditional diesel models in their bid to “provide local fleet operators the flexibility to transition toward cleaner mobility at their own pace.”

“With Maxus now part of our portfolio, we’re not only introducing new products—we’re helping shape the future of commercial transport in the Philippines,” Pioneer Trucks Philippines President and Chief Executive Officer Benedict Allen Go was quoted as saying.

“Our goal is to support local businesses with dependable vehicles, whether they choose EVs or traditional powertrains,” the company’s top official added.

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In line with such a development, Maxus’ arm for its commercial vehicle line in the country is set to introduce two all-electric trucks namely ES80 6W and T1. They will be displayed at this year’s Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit.

Pioneer Trucks Philippines said these two upcoming offerings “represent a new chapter in sustainable transport and logistics for Filipino businesses.”

Here are some bits of information about the two models.

ES80 6W

A six-wheeler commercial vehicle, the Maxus ES80 is propelled by an electric motor in rear-wheel-drive format. This powertrain has the capacity to provide:

Maximum output (in horsepower [hp>)	134
Peak torque (in Newton-meters [Nm>)	270

The aforementioned mill is paired with a 53.58 kilowatt-hour lithium-phosphate battery that can be juiced up in 1.2 hours using a DC charger.

Further, this model can carry a peak of 2.5 tons and offer a range of 302 kilometers (kms) when carrying half load.

T1

On the other hand, the Maxus T1 is a medium-duty truck that has a more powerful electric motor (also in rear-wheel-drive configuration) that can dish out:

Maximum output (in hp)	160
Peak torque (in Nm)	360

The drivetrain is equipped with either a 100- or 120-kilowatt-hour capacity that lets it cover up to 510 kms (half load) and haul as much as four tons.

The vehicle can be had in various body applications — including dropside, aluminum van, or wing van.

Despite the differences in size and usage, both the ES80 6W and T1 are equipped with numerous comfort, convenience and safety technologies that come in the form of

• Hydraulic brakes, with anti-lock, and electronic force distribution

• Air-conditioning system
• Digital instrument cluster
• Audio system with Bluetooth connectivity
• Pedestrian and turning reminders
• Battery heat management
• Brake energy recovery

Roster expansion

Meanwhile, Pioneer Trucks Philippines also revealed that it will soon bring the ES80 4W light truck and the EH300 (a heavy-duty 8.5-ton model designed for large-scale logistics and distribution) locally.

Further, all ICE-powered versions of Maxus trucks will also be available for businesses that prefer conventional diesel power.

Pioneer Trucks Philippines backgrounder

A known local distributor of commercial vehicles, parts, and transport equipment, Pioneer Trucks Philippines is also the official distributor of DAF Trucks and a trusted supplier of genuine components for European and global truck brands.

Its headquarters is in Cabuyao, Laguna, which serves as the central hub for assembly, service, and nationwide dealer support.

Relatedly, the company is eyeing to roll out a comprehensive sales and service network across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

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