Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad

HANOI, VIETNAM, 20 February 2024 – Following the successful roll-off production line ceremony of the first King Long Euro V CKD bus (29 seat) at its plant in Da Nang in December 2023, TC Motor Vietnam continues to mark the journey of the new product with a Roadshow program which will be taking place from February 22 February to 27 March across all three regions of Vietnam.

Under the name “Transformation for better mobility”, the Roadshow aims to showcase the King Long Nova Euro 5 bus with its many new enhancements compared to its Euro 4 predecessor and the ability to operate effectively, economically and safely on long journeys.

Additionally, TCMV expects this program will enable customers to explore new bus experiences through scheduled stops in several cities and provinces in over 1 month. Customers are therefore invited to come and experience the King Long Nova Euro 5 bus firsthand at the designated locations of TCMV’s Dealers during the Roadshow schedule as shown below:

No.RegionProvinceDateDealership
1SouthernHo Chi Minh22/2 – 23/2King Long Mien Nam
2Long An26/2 – 27/2King Long A Chau
3Ho Chi Minh29/2 – 1/3King Long Sai Gon
4Khanh Hoa4/3 – 5/3King Long Huy Tan
5NorthernHanoi11/3 – 12/3King Long Thai Duong
6Hanoi14/3 – 15/3King Long Dai Loc
7Hai Phong18/3 – 19/3King Long Au Lac
8CentralDa Nang26/3 – 27/3King Long Karuto

Visit www.kinglong.com.vn for more information or via hotline 1800282818

roadshow 3
All-new King Long Nova Euro 5 bus

All-new appearance

The exterior is equipped with a spoiler and LED light strip fittings on both sides of the bus, creating a harmonious, modern and strong appearance. The rear-view mirrors, one short mirror (left hand side/ driver side) and the other a long mirror (right hand side), have been designed to be anti-vibration, equipped with electric adjustment and defroster to help the driver easily observe the rear view and turn corners on narrow roads. In addition, the front light cluster is equipped with Halogen Projector lights and integrated with daytime LED lights to help enhance visibility while the turn signals and fog lights which have been aesthetically designed provide high illumination while traveling.

Safety and comfort on every journey

The interior, always the key strength of King Long Bus design, has been highly rated by many customers. The driver’s area is spacious with wide view to help the driver operate the vehicle safely while the driver’s seat is equipped with air suspension and multi-point adjustable features to reduce fatigue, enhancing driving comfort while securing the driver’s health. Additionally, the new King Long Bus has a wide aisle and comparatively longer distance between each row of seats, creating more spaciousness and convenience for superior passenger comfort.  

Transformation for better mobility

A breakthrough of this new generation of King Long NOVA EURO 5 Bus is paired with the WEICHAI EURO 5 diesel engine with a horsepower rating of 220PS/2300rpm and max torque of 800 N.m @ 1200~1800 rpm, an electronically controlled fuel injection system CRDi (Common Rail Direct Injection), providing a powerful and smooth ride with good fuel economy.  WEICHAI is an engine brand that is widely recognized for its excellent performance, strong durability and proven suitability for all kinds of terrain on buses.

roadshow 1
Weichai engine on King Long Nova Euro 5 bus

Open for bookings all-new King Long Nova Euro 5

The all-new King Long Nova Euro 5 bus is distributed through TC Motor Vietnam’s 10 Dealers in all three regions, North, Central and South Vietnam. This bus is expected to meet the needs of travel companies, stage operators, and shuttle bus operators, etc.

Nova Euro 5 is expected to be delivered to customers from March 2024 at an estimated MSRP of 1.9 billion VND inclusive of VAT. In addition, TC Motor Vietnam is offering 10 million for early bird in Roadshow for the first customers to sign a purchase contract and deposit with TC Motor Vietnam’s Dealers.

About TC Motor Vietnam Co Ltd and King Long brand

TC Motor Vietnam (TCMV) is a subsidiary of Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad, a leading Malaysian conglomerate involved in multiple business activities (Tan Chong has more than 10 years of experience in Vietnam automotive industry).

TCMV operates as an automotive assembler and distributor, offering a range of commercial vehicles and services to the Vietnamese market. Its manufacturing plant located in Hoa Khanh Industrial Zone, Danang has the technology and facilities with a highly skilled workforce to ensure that each product delivered comes with the highest product quality assurance expected by its customers in compliance with Vietnam national automotive standards.

King Long Brand is No.1 Bus Exporter in China and leading bus manufacturer with extensive R&D expertise, 35 years of experience, exporting to 150 countries around the world.

Visit www.kinglong.com.vn for more information.