The Foton Ollin is a series of light trucks of 3.5 and 4.5 tonnes built by the Chinese manufacturer Foton Motor. It is sold alongside the Aumark series and has included several model lines since 2005.
Foton Ollin at a glance
| Maker | Foton Motor, Beijing |
|---|---|
| Class | light-duty truck, 3.5/4.5 tonnes |
| Series | Ollin (奥铃) |
| Sold alongside | Aumark |
| Ollin Beyond | since 2005 (奥铃超越) |
| Ollin MRI | since 2005 (奥铃捷运) |
| Ollin V | listed model |
| Ollin M | later renamed Foton Miler |
| Company | founded 28 August 1996, part of BAIC Group |
Based on one source: the English Wikipedia article on Foton Motor, whose product list names the Ollin models.
History of the Foton Ollin
The light truck lines
Foton Motor was founded on 28 August 1996 and builds light and heavy trucks, buses, agricultural tractors and other machinery; it is headquartered in Changping, Beijing, and is a subsidiary of the BAIC Group. Its light trucks of 3.5 and 4.5 tonnes are sold under two series, the Aumark and the Ollin. The Aumark name has been used since 2005, and the Ollin range grew alongside it.
Ollin models
The Ollin Beyond (奥铃超越) and the Ollin MRI (奥铃捷运) have been in the range since 2005. It also includes the Ollin V, while the Ollin M was later renamed Foton Miler. Foton’s product lists place the Ollin among the light duty trucks rather than the heavy Auman range.
Design and features
- Light truck class: trucks of 3.5 and 4.5 tonnes, sold alongside the Aumark.
- Chinese model names: the Beyond (奥铃超越) and MRI (奥铃捷运) lines.
- Name changes: the Ollin M became the Foton Miler.
Foton Ollin versions
- Foton Ollin Beyond (since 2005): one of the two main lines.
- Foton Ollin MRI (since 2005): the second main line.
- Foton Ollin V: further model in the range.
- Foton Ollin M: later renamed Foton Miler.
Foton’s heavy trucks are covered in the Auman article, and the marque’s vans began with the Foton Alpha. More vehicles are in the Foton collection.
Sources
- Foton Motor, English Wikipedia: company, Ollin models, light truck series
