Foton Toano
Specially designed by the original Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter car design team based in Stuttgart, Germany, the Foton Toano combines
elegant and expansive interiors with a powerful, Cummins turbo diesel engine to
provide a truly luxurious ride.
Ample and comfortable seating for up to 15
passengers is matched with a high ceiling, making standing upright inside the
vehicle doable, while a long wheelbase (measuring at 3,750 mm) makes for a
stately, comfortable, and safe ride.
The Toano runs on Foton’s signature, the 2.8-liter ISF Cummins CRDi turbo diesel engine
outputting 160 Hp and 360 Nm of torque. It’s the same unit found on the
brand’s very capable Toplander SUV and Thunder pickup truck. A proven engine,
it’s also Euro 4 compliant, meeting the government’s call for reduced
emissions. Mated to a 6-speed manual, the Toano is best piloted by a chauffeur
especially on long trips.
The spacious, high-ceilinged interior features
light-colored fabric seats with individual head and back rests, AM/FM radio, CD
player, aux and USB audio inputs, and remote control power windows. And while
the Toano offers what can be described as a comfortable living space, a new
variant, the Executive, features a nautical-themed interior complete with an
LED television and audio-visual suite.
Outside, there’s an automatic, electric footboard,
reverse cameras and sensors, and a split vertical rear door. Standard are LED
side-mirror signal lights, dual front airbags, and ABS with Electronic
Brakeforce Distribution. Available color variants are Aurora White, Metallic
Silver, and Amber Bronze.
The Foton Toano starts at PHP 1,688,000 for the
15-seater variant. Equally affordable, the Toano also comes with a 5-year,
150,000-kilometer warranty. This makes it a great value-for-money luxury van
that’s affordable while being equivalently competitive against its rivals.
