Once again, the Penske stand promises to be a main floor highlight for truck fans at the Brisbane Truck Show.
Penske proudly distributes and retails commercial heavy-duty vehicles, automobiles, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems across Australia and New Zealand.
It also offers convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.
Representing the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands, Penske operates across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, and automobiles.
Penske, which has over 1500 employees across Australia and New Zealand, also provides comprehensive 24/7 support through a network of strategically located branches, field locations, and dealers.
Here’s what’s on show in Brisbane.
Western Star Trucks X-Series
Seriously modern and proudly distributed by Penske, the award-winning X-Series delivers superior comfort, an advanced safety package, a powerful integrated driveline, and our legendary Star durability – even in the most rugged applications.
Offering superior comfort, X-Series cabin environments deliver a highly ergonomic and intuitive driving environment with generous ingress and egress and sleeper options that include the largest on the Australian market – the 72” model.
Delivering an advanced safety package that is unbeatable, the X-Series features Active Brake Assist 5, lane departure warning, side guard assist, tailgate warning and much more. Furthermore, an improved visibility package and the innovative RollTek seat with rollover restraint and airbag give drivers ultimate peace of mind.
Featuring high-performing, tried and tested Detroit and Cummins engine options and Detroit DT12, Allison fully automatic, and Eaton manual transmission options, the X-Series comprises of a powerful integrated driveline that will tick the boxes in any application.
The most-tested Western Star ever and underpinned by a long-standing North American heritage, the custom-built X-Series exudes legendary durability. With durable stainless steel and aluminium bright works, high air intakes, and a high-efficiency radiator cooling package, the X-Series is the strongest and most tested Western Star cab and chassis ever.
Seriously modern and backed by Penske’s powerful commitment, the X-Series is the only decision to make.
MAN’s Truck Generation
German engineered, proven in Australia, and backed by Penske, MAN’s truck generation boasts great efficiency and economy features, optimised uptime, excellent driver fit, and makes for a strong business partner.
Delivering great efficiency and economy, your MAN will take you further with less. Economical engines and improved aerodynamics, along with other efficiency-enhancing innovations, yield remarkable fuel savings that result in increased profits for your business.
This is further complemented by our highly reliable and fully integrated technology and design philosophy, which delivers optimised uptime and tangible gains for you. Extended oil drain intervals mean less time off the road, and our extensive national dealer network minimises downtime for your business and maximises support.
When it comes to excellent driver fit, the streamlined and modern MAN workspace sets a new benchmark.
Seriously spacious, our intuitive dash layout and luxurious rest and sleep area make the perfect work environment. Combined with innovative driver assistance features and an advanced aerodynamic design, your driver won’t want to leave the cabin.
All of this is underpinned through MAN’s comprehensive 24/7 roadside assist program, customised repair and maintenance packages, generous warranties, and our powerful enterprise-grade telematics solution, MAN Opti-Connect. MAN is your business’ strong partner.
For the first time, the MAN TGX Individual Lion S will be on display at the Brisbane Truck Show. With a sporty racing finish, along with a unique design and range of equipment, MAN’s Individual Lion S leaves nothing to be desired.
Climb aboard the Individual Lion S and experience breathtaking design combined with supreme driving comfort.
The exclusive interior has a dynamic carbon trim with red highlights and an array of stylish elements.
MAN Truck & Bus. German Engineered. Proven in Australia. Backed by Penske.
Detroit Plaza on the Terrace
After a successful debut at the last Brisbane Truck Show, the ‘Detroit Plaza’ terrace bar take-over is back for 2025.
Show-goers can rest and refuel during the day by heading up to Detroit Plaza, enjoying a tasty bite and an ice-cold drink while scoring a giveaway or two.
Boasting the best support, best efficiency, and the best performance, Detroit’s DD13 and DD16 engines will be on display in the main hall on the Freightliner stand (no. 44) and the Western Star stand (no. 54), as well as at Detroit Plaza.
The DT12 automated manual transmission (AMT) will also be on show on the Western Star stand.
The industry-leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art engines and transmissions, Detroit products are specifically designed for integrated, optimised performance and efficiency inside Freightliner and Western Star trucks.
The Detroit product portfolio has expanded to include advanced safety systems and telematics, delivering a total trucking solution.
Building upon the legendary Detroit heavy-duty engine legacy, the DD13 Gen 5 engine takes efficiency and performance to the next level. Whether powering a Western Star 47X or 48X, the DD13 Gen 5 hauls with exceptional performance and low total cost of ownership.
The biggest, most powerful truck engine ever built by Detroit, the DD16 has a wide, flat torque curve and delivers up to 2050 lb-ft and 600 hp.
Whether powering a Freightliner Cascadia or a Western Star 48X or 49X, the DD16 tackles the most challenging jobs with outstanding power, reliability and fuel economy.
Porsche 963
Truck show car fans will also get the chance to see the cutting-edge Porsche 963 show car on display on the stand.
An innovative Le Mans Daytona hybrid (LMDh) prototype racer, the Porsche is designed to dominate endurance racing.
“From commercial vehicles to power systems to racing, winning is in Penske’s DNA, striving for peak performance on the racetrack and in the boardroom,” Penske said.
“And just like Penske’s commitment to racing, our commitment to our customers is driven by excellence. We go the extra mile to overcome challenges and deliver outstanding results.”
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