The van segment is increasingly becoming a mainstay of MAN Truck & Bus’s business. The aim is to sell over 30,000 TGE vans for the first time in 2025, after setting another record in 2024 with around 27,700 units. 98% of vans are still sold in Europe. In future, international markets – including the United Arab Emirates – will also be targeted. The model portfolio is now also complete. After the staggered model year change, MAN minibuses are available again.
‘The van is an enormous growth story for MAN. From zero to 27,700 in the past eight years with a market share of 3.5% in Europe. And we have continuously expanded the portfolio. With the MAN TGE Next Level, we have carried out the most comprehensive update in our model history with a versatile range of state-of-the-art assistance systems. The vehicle forms the basis for our customised individual solutions with complete vehicles ex works and from MAN INDIVIDUAL as an in-house refinement workshop. Together with our comprehensive service network, we have a fantastic offer for our customers,’ says Daniel Holbein, Head of MAN Business Van.
The new MAN TGE Coach and MAN TGE Intercity minibuses based on the 2025 model year, known as the TGE Next Level, complete the MAN range. The basic minibus vehicle, the MAN TGE Next Level, is better protected against digital manipulation thanks to a fundamental adaptation of the on-board network architecture, control units and sensors. The active safety of passengers is of particular importance in passenger transport. This has been significantly improved by new assistance systems in the minibuses. The following systems have been added: Blind Spot and Collision Warning (standard on minibuses), Turn Assist (new option), Cruise Assist Plus incl. Emergency Assist, ACC Stop & Go and Active Lane Keeping and Traffic Jam Assist (new option). The standard assistance systems Emergency Brake Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition also help to increase passenger safety.
The driver also benefits from the MAN minibuses of model year 2025, as their workplace has been completely modernised. The now digital driver’s workplace is ergonomically designed with intuitively arranged controls and plenty of storage space. With the digital instrument cluster, the driver always has all the important details in view and, thanks to the newly developed ergonomic multifunction steering wheel, can select the new assistance systems and other functions without letting go of the wheel. Keyless start, electronic parking brake, MAN SmartLink and the new automatic gear lever, which is now located directly on the steering column, make everyday work even easier.
The central MAN Media Van touch display serves as the new command centre in the vehicle and enables the vehicle functions to be controlled. It comes with a 10.4-inch display, DAB+ tuner and Bluetooth interface as standard. Additional functions such as navigation, voice control, media streaming and a 12.9-inch display can be ordered as options.