New Chinese entrant to the Australian light truck market, DFAC has announced it is launching a new fully maintained operating lease as the fledgling brand roles out more marketing support offerings that are sure to make the new range of trucks more attractive to potential buyers in what is a very crowded and competitive sector of the truck business.
DFAC said that the move is to introduce the new operating lease opportunity is designed to make sure that businesses can plan ahead with absolute confidence, and to boost the brand’s acceptance and customer acceptance.
DFAC claims to be .Australia’s newest truck brand and says it has partnered with FleetPartners, which is claimed to be one of Australia’s leading fleet management organisations with a fleet of 88,000 vehicles operating across the country at the moment.
DFAC and Fleet Partners will offer the operating lease option for the truck brand’s Captain 45 customers.
The company claims that the FleetPartners operating lease allows businesses to access vehicles for a fixed monthly cost without the need to purchase them outrright, and allows businesses to upgrade, extend or return the vehicle at the end of the term, which it says offers’ valuable flexibility’.
The company says that his can mean lower upfront costs, predictable payments and improved cash flow for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
It added that this means that FleetPartners managing the vehicle lifecycle, reducing admin as well as freeing up time to focus on running the business.
DFAC says that in short, it offers a simpler, more flexible way to keep vehicles up-to-date while maintaining control over costs.
The company claims the partnership has been developed through analysis and collaboration between it, Fleet Partners, dealers and industry experts.
DFAC Trucks claims its origins date back to 1969 and the brand now boasts 1.2 million vehicles sales across more than 100 countries around the globe, and is the second largest truck manufacturer in China.
Neil Wang, the CEO and founder of DFAC distributor, KRW Motor Group, said that the fully maintained operating lease option is about ensuring the customer experience is not simply about the initial purchase.
“DFAC Trucks Australia wants operators of these trucks to 
enjoy success and grow their businesses,” said Mr Wang.
“We feel this lease option is attractive to owner-operators and larger fleet customers,” he said.
“DFAC is confident that the Captain 45 is an outstanding option for those that have a need for a light truck, and this in addition to the industry leading lease option, with lease terms from two to five years available, making DFAC Trucks the smart option,” Wang said.
“This is proof that we have done our homework on the needs of the industry in terms of the truck itself, but we have worked very closely with FleetPartners in developing this lease option.”
The partnership manager at FleetPartners, Craig Landrigan said the partnership extends far beyond simply providing finance.
“We have a dedicated team of over 400 Australian-based employees who are fully committed to supporting DFAC Trucks and its customers,” said Landrigan.
“FleetPartners shares DFAC’s commitment to helping customers succeed. We don’t just help businesses access vehicles, we support their future growth by managing the assets that keep them moving, allowing customers to focus on what they do best,” he said.
“Our team works closely with DFAC dealers across the country to understand the diverse needs of customers in different industries and regions.”
DFAC says that focusing on customer needs will continue with the release of future models.
“Every business is different, which is why DFAC and FleetPartners assess each customer’s requirements individually, taking into account the type of work they perform and the operating environment in which the vehicle will be used,” said Wang.
“To be clear this offer is not just about the now, but will carry over to upcoming larger capacity models that will roll out in the coming months and years.
“Customers that come into dealerships will be able to see, touch and drive the trucks and really feel like a Captain,” said Wang.
The DFAC explained that its Captain 45 is powered by a 2.5 litre turbo-diesel Cummins engine, rated at 121 kW with maximum torque of 400 Nm.
The truck meets ADR requirements, including lane departure warning, AEBS system, pedestrian and cyclist detection as standard and has Cabin Strength Certification (ECE-R29).
Driver and passenger airbags, high-resolution reverse camera and parking sensor, adaptive cruise control, smart phone mirroring, multi-function steering wheel, LCD instrument panel and a large-scale 13” infotainment screen are all standard safety features.
KRW Motor Group said that the DFAC brand now has seven 
foundation dealer sites, claiming that there are an additional ten DFAC customer service centres locations across the nation.
