TVD Launches Locally Assembled GMC Car in Egyptian Market
TVD Transportation Distribution Company, the exclusive agent for GMC pickup trucks and Foton commercial vehicles, has unveiled the introduction of locally assembled GMC cars in the Egyptian market.
Al-Mustafa Abdel Halim, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Managing Director of the company, disclosed that the group has invested over two million dollars in establishing a production line for assembling GMC pickups locally in Egypt.
Abdel Halim highlighted that the decision for local assembly follows the successful performance of the GMC pickup truck with a 1.5-ton payload in the Egyptian market over the past 5 years. He emphasized that the manufacturing process was executed at the GB Auto group’s factories in Sadat City, aligning with the government’s strategy to promote local industry and increase domestic components.
He elaborated that the company has a production continuity plan with a capacity of up to 500 GMC pickups per month. Additionally, there are plans to introduce other models, including double-cab pickups, to the market, along with light and medium trucks under the GMC brand.
He further stated that the locally assembled GMC features advanced Japanese technology, boasting a 2.8-liter four-cylinder Isuzu engine (diesel) with a direct injection system. This engine can deliver a power output of 77 horsepower, with a maximum torque of 172 Newton meters, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox, and achieving an average fuel consumption of 7 liters/100 km.
The car measures 5012 x 1690 x 1645 mm (length, width, and height), with a wheelbase of 3025 mm and a ground clearance of 185 mm.
In terms of external specifications, the car is equipped with headlights and sporty wheels. Additionally, the GMC comes with air conditioning, electric windows, and a central touch screen supporting radio, USB, AUX, and Bluetooth.
He noted that the company relies on a distributor network comprising more than 25 distributors and 8 service centers nationwide. Moreover, there are approved service centers and spare parts distributors across all governorates, with plans to open a new showroom and service center during the current year.
The GB Auto factory, spanning an area of 130,000 square meters in Sadat City, has an annual production capacity of up to 60,000 cars, with a production rate of 12 units per hour for various models, including passenger cars, light trucks, and minibusses.
