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UD Quon | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | UD Trucks |
Also called | Nissan Diesel Quon (2007-2010) Isuzu Giga (2023–present)[1] |
Production | 2004-present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Truck |
Body style | Truck (standard cab) |
Related | UD Quester |
Powertrain | |
Engine |
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Transmission | 7-speed manual ESCOT-Plus1 12-speed automated manual ESCOT-AT IV 12-speed automatic |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Nissan Diesel Big Thumb |
TheUD Quon (kana:UD・クオン) is a heavy-dutycommercial vehicle produced by the Japanese manufacturerUD Trucks.Quon was originally developed byNissan Diesel Corporation with the world first implementation ofSelective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to an automobile.[2]
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 "Kuon (久遠)" with the same pronunciation, meaning "timeline forever" or "permanent".Not only equipped with SCR system, Quon was the world's first truck which hasSRS 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]
Quon engines usingAdBlueUreaSelective Catalytic Reduction technology.