Sarawak, 9 May 0212 – Renault Trucks introduced a new version of its truck model for medium heavy haulage, the Renault Premium Lander at Dai Lieng Machinery Sdn. Bhd. Dai Lieng Machinery is the authorized Renault Trucks dealer servicing the Miri, Bintulu, Sarawak and Sabah markets.

Specially developed by Renault Trucks, the Premium Lander now meets this demand for multipurpose vehicles that are both sturdy and highly productive. Equally at home on asphalt or on more challenging terrain, the Premium Lander to give hauliers the best possible level of productivity. The Renault Premium Lander is specifically designed for applications where payload, comfort, mobility and power are of prime importance.

The combination of its features, exterior design, driving comfort, robustness and ground clearance, its versatility to fulfil all the needs of the different sectors, its agility and journey speeds, all clearly assert Premium Lander’s status as the first choice vehicle. Premium Lander is the ideal vehicle for applications like construction, palm oil transportation and other uses requiring a vehicle with similar technical specifications. Premium Lander once again underscores the Renault Trucks commitment to its customers’ success.

"We are committed to providing our customers with the most versatile vehicle in the market where it meets the market needs for a vehicle offering outstanding payload and comfort,” says Mansoor Ahmed,President, Volvo Group Trucks, Region Malaysia. “I strongly believe that Premium Lander is a key component of Renault Trucks with an extended and more comprehensive offer.” Mansoor adds that upholding the company’s commitment to its customers and ensuring customer intimacy and honesty have been key factors in establishing the Renault Trucks brand across Malaysia.

Volvo Group Malaysia emphasizes on delivering products of the highest quality and supporting its customer service support through its capable dealership networks. Renault Trucks sales and services is available in Shah Alam, Prai, Johor Baru, Kuching, Bintulu, Miri, Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan since 2009.

Mansoor adds: "Solidifying our customer support capabilities in these important markets has been a priority for us. We have continued to look for opportunities to improve the structure and capability of the already strong dealer network since our partnership with Dai Lieng Machinery. We will continue to focus on the strength of the dealer organization as an important differentiator for our customers. We will work closely with Dai Lieng in expanding our network as East Malaysia is a key and important market for us."

Keeping to its brand character as a trusted truck specialist, Renault Trucks designed this range to provide the solutions demanded by the market. Professionals are now looking for efficient transport solutions that can make the connection between on-road and off road applications.

According to Dai Lieng’s Managing Director, Michael Tiong, the dealer has already sold more than 20 units of the Renault Premium Lander to four customers during the pre-launch phase. “We are positive that the Renault Premium Lander will be well-received by the East Malaysian market given the pre-launch sale figure.”

The new Renault Premium Lander is a key representation of another step in the work to renew the Renault Trucks product range. The new Premium is equipped with a new 11-liter engine in power classes up to 440 hp and is designed for a wide range of varying transport needs. The new 11-liter engine is more efficient and compared with the earlier engine delivers up to 5 percent fuel savings. Other new features include an automatic Optidriver II transmission, an improved cab, with heavy focus on comfort and enjoyment, as well as a new front-end design.

With its 6x4 Tractor configuration, Premium Lander can handle even bigger loads for applications and other specific uses, such as crude palm oil tankers, cement tankers, light tippers, industrial waste, etc. Well-known for its comfort and manoeuvrability, Premium Lander combines the finest aspects of both Kerax and Premium in a single vehicle.