Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Foton’s 30-year milestone celebrates growth, trust and mobility in Oman


(MENAFN- Prime Advertising LLC) As Foton marks its 30th anniversary, its journey in Oman reflects the growth and trust the brand has built among businesses, fleet operators and drivers across the Sultanate. Represented by Gulf Great Sands LLC (GGS), Foton supports a wide range of commercial needs through vehicles designed for freight, logistics, service operations and everyday business transport. The milestone highlights how the brand’s evolving portfolio continues to contribute to business mobility in Oman.

Through its exclusive distribution partnership with Foton Motor Group, one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, GGS brings a broad range of Foton vehicles to the Sultanate. The partnership combines Foton’s experience in commercial vehicle development with GGS’s understanding of local operating requirements, giving customers access to trucks and pickups suited to a variety of sectors and applications.

A spokesperson for Gulf Great Sands LLC, the exclusive importer of Foton vehicles in Oman, said, “Foton’s 30th anniversary is an important milestone that reflects the brand’s continued growth and its ability to evolve with the changing needs of businesses. In Oman, our focus has been to bring customers practical and capable vehicles for different commercial applications, backed by dependable aftersales support. As we mark this anniversary, we remain committed to helping businesses stay productive, mobile and ready for the opportunities ahead.”

From daily distribution and customer deliveries to long-haul freight and off-road assignments, Foton’s range reflects the many ways transport supports commercial activity across Oman. The current line-up includes vehicles for heavier freight requirements, versatile logistics applications and day-to-day pickup duties. Together, these models illustrate the breadth of applications Foton is addressing as businesses seek dependable mobility for varied operating environments.

Auman EST M
At the heavier end of the range, the Auman EST M is designed for inter-city freight and demanding transport duties. Its 4x2 chassis is powered by a 6.7-litre Cummins diesel engine and paired with an eight-speed manual transmission. With a gross vehicle weight of 19,500kg and a rated payload of 13,900kg, it is equipped with ABS, a reverse parking sensor, air conditioning and an air-suspended driver’s seat.

Aumark S
For businesses requiring a flexible platform, the Aumark S offers a 4x2 chassis that can be configured for applications including cargo boxes, cranes and recovery vehicles. It features a 3.8-litre Cummins engine producing 125hp and 600Nm of torque, coupled with a six-speed ZF manual transmission. With a gross vehicle weight of 12,000kg, the Aumark S is suited to a variety of logistics and service operations.

Tunland pickup 2WD variant
Foton’s Tunland pickup range adds versatility for businesses whose mobility requirements extend from city roads to work sites. The double-cab petrol 2WD variant features a 2.4-litre engine producing 134hp and 200Nm of torque, matched to a five-speed manual transmission. It offers a maximum load mass of 1,050kg and includes ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, tyre-pressure monitoring, dual airbags and a reverse sensor.

Tunland double-cab diesel 4WD
For customers requiring added capability across more demanding terrain, the Tunland double-cab diesel 4WD variant uses a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine delivering 163hp and 380Nm of torque through a six-speed manual transmission. Its specification includes a mechanical differential lock, 360-degree surround view, front collision warning, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, cruise control and front and rear parking sensors.

Beyond the vehicles themselves, GGS supports Foton customers through its state-of-the-art service centre in Ghala, Muscat, as well as periodic maintenance services in Jalan, Salalah and Sohar. As Foton enters its next chapter after 30 years, the brand and GGS remain focused on supporting businesses in Oman with practical commercial vehicle solutions, dependable aftersales support and a portfolio designed around the realities of work.

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