An unusual Mercedes-Benz 2429 for 18.3 million rubles has been brought to Russia

An ad for a Mercedes-Benz 2429 truck has appeared on Russian marketplaces. On the radiator grille you can see the Mercedes emblem, the design is futuristic, but it resembles the trucks of the German company only remotely.
The Chinese “Truck of the Year 2022” Foton Auman Galaxy is being sold under the Mercedes-Benz 2429 title. However, it’s worth bearing in mind that Foton and Daimler Trucks have a close partnership in the heavy truck segment, and they have a joint venture producing Actros trucks in China. Mercedes-Benz may have authorized the Auman Galaxy to be sold under its brand name in some markets.
Mercedes-Benz may have authorized the Auman Galaxy to be sold under its brand name in some markets.
Mercedes-Benz 2429 is a refrigerated van with 8×4 wheel arrangement, Cummins X13NS6B580 engine with an output of 580 hp and ZF Traxon robotized gearbox. The cabin has keyless start, wireless charging, digital dashboard with 12-inch screen, media system with 10-inch screen, electric driver’s seats and windows, central locking. The price of the truck is 18.3 million rubles.