On November 24, 2025, Scania and Traton Group officially launched the NEXT ERA tractor series for the world’s largest truck market, fulfilling their long-term commitment of “In China, For China”. Leveraging Traton’s modular system concept and in-depth understanding of the local market, the NEXT ERA is specifically developed for China’s highly competitive long-distance transportation market, which will reshape the industry’s value benchmark. This series of products will be manufactured at Scania’s Rugao industrial production base and promoted through an independently operated exclusive sales organization – NEXT ERA Sales & Service, parallel to the Group’s existing channels in China.
This event marks the official start of the NEXT ERA product launch journey, with related promotions continuing until the first quarter of 2026. The first batch of vehicles will begin delivery in March next year.
Developed at China Speed, Precisely Meeting Local Needs
The NEXT ERA not only realizes Made in China but also practices Created in China. The local R&D team efficiently completed product development at “China Speed”, accurately responding to the core needs of Chinese long-distance transportation customers through optimized fuel performance, fully verified reliability, and driver-centric driving design. The intelligent cockpit and intelligent driving system are deeply integrated with the local digital ecosystem, significantly improving operational efficiency, driving safety, and operational convenience.
The power system is equipped with a TD13 engine based on Traton’s Common Base Engine (CBE) architecture, with a maximum output power of 500 horsepower and a peak torque of 2550 N·m. It is matched with an advanced gearbox and CCAP (Active Predictive Cruise Control) system to further optimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) throughout the lifecycle. The planned product matrix includes 6×4, 6×2, and 4×2 tractors, which can widely meet the needs of express delivery, cold chain logistics, and general cargo transportation scenarios.
“The R&D of the NEXT ERA is deeply integrated into China’s transportation ecosystem,” said Sonia Ederstål, Vice President of Scania Asia Industrial Operations and Head of Scania Asia R&D. “Through in-depth customer interviews, on-site road tests at home and abroad, and continuous communication with dealers and fleet customers, we have implemented the ‘customer-first’ concept throughout the product.”
A High-Value Partner That is Easy to Purchase and Use
NEXT ERA Sales & Service is building an exclusive sales and service network, with an initial plan of approximately 80 outlets and 150 service vehicles. The network has high flexibility and can be dynamically adjusted and expanded according to customer needs.
Volker Hillmann, Executive Director and General Manager of NEXT ERA Sales & Service, emphasized: “We focus on the coordinated improvement of product performance and service system, and are committed to achieving a comprehensive upgrade of value across the entire value chain for customers. The exclusive service network will provide professional and convenient full-cycle support, infiltrating the advantages of the refined total cost of ownership (TCO) concept into every customer touchpoint. At today’s event, pre-authorized NEXT ERA national dealers demonstrated their firm confidence in the NEXT ERA with practical actions – they quickly reserved all 1,000 launch edition trucks and signed relevant contracts.”
Camilla Dewoon, Executive Vice President of Scania Group and newly appointed President of Scania Group China, added: “This new product series further fulfills the Group’s firm commitment to sustainable and high-quality growth in the Chinese market. Through standardized product and service combinations, the NEXT ERA demonstrates a new paradigm to support the business growth of Chinese customers, consolidating Scania and Traton Group’s long-term development strategy in China.”
About NEXT ERA
In 2022, Scania and Traton Group launched a special plan aiming to in-depth explore the technical ecosystem and innovative business models of China’s heavy truck industry. With the advancement of localized production in Rugao and the evolution of Traton Modular System (TMS), we continue to expand the product and service matrix as well as business models to better fit the characteristics of the Chinese market and actively promote the transformation of the sustainable transportation system. To realize this vision, Scania and Traton Group established NEXT ERA Sales & Service headquartered in Shanghai in 2024.
