UD Quon explained

UD Quon
Production:2004-present
Predecessor:Nissan Diesel Big Thumb
Class:Truck
Body Style:Truck (standard cab)
Transmission:7-speed manual
ESCOT-Plus1 12-speed automated manual
ESCOT-AT IV 12-speed automatic
Aka:Nissan Diesel Quon (2007-2010)
Isuzu Giga (2023–present)[1]
Related:UD Quester

The UD Quon (kana: Japanese: UD・クオン) is a heavy-duty commercial vehicle produced by the Japanese manufacturer UD Trucks. Quon was originally developed by Nissan Diesel Corporation with the world first implementation of Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to an automobile.[2]

History

First Generation (2004-2017)
Quon was released on November 18, 2004 in Japan, as the successor of BigThumb.It is said that it was named for the term "" with the same pronunciation, meaning "timeline forever" or "permanent".Not only equipped with SCR system, Quon was the world's first truck which has SRS knee airbag as standard equipment.

Second generation (2017-)
The second generation Quon was released in 2017. It has improved drivability with a new 11-litre GH11 (based on Volvo D11) and 8-litre GH8 (based on Volvo D8) diesel engine.[3]

Awards

Line up

Engine

Quon engines using AdBlue Urea Selective Catalytic Reduction technology.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Tsubakiyama . Kazuo . 2023-03-29 . いすゞとUDトラックス、新型トラクタヘッド「ギガ」「クオン」初公開 技術協業成果第一弾 . Isuzu and UD Trucks unveil new tractor heads "Giga" and "Quon" - first result of technical collaboration . Japanese . Impress.co.jp . Impress Corporation . Japan . 2023-03-29.
  2. Web site: 尿素CSRシステム(FLENDS) . CSR System "FLENDS" . Japanese . Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan . 28 November 2021.
  3. Web site: 2004年 – フラグシップ クオン誕生 . 2004: Flagship Quon Debut . Japanese . . 4 December 2021.