MAN TGL: MAN’s first light truck

The MAN TGL is a light-duty truck introduced in 2005 as one of MAN’s first light and medium-duty models. It has been part of every TG-range generation since.

MAN TGL at a glance

The English Wikipedia article covers the whole TG range and has no separate TGL chapter; this page uses only what it says about the TGL.

History of the MAN TGL

MAN introduced the TGL and TGM in 2005 as its first light and medium-duty trucks. Until then the TG range, launched in 1999, had consisted of the heavy TGA. The TGL and TGM were the first MAN trucks in the lighter weight classes.

Updates

In 2012 all new TG models were revealed with a chrome Lion grille and updated styling, largely the same powertrain but now Euro 6 compliant. The 2016 facelift brought a refreshed lower bumper and a black-backed Lion logo on the grille. A minor facelift in 2019 added a refreshed interior and instrument cluster and Euro 6d engines. The third generation arrived in 2020 with all-new styling and a fully digital instrument cluster, a first for a MAN truck.

Design and features

• Light-duty class: one of the two models that brought MAN into light and medium-duty trucks in 2005.
• Shared TG design: the TGL was updated together with the heavier models in 2012, 2016, 2019 and 2020.
• Euro 6 engines: the range became Euro 6 compliant in 2012 and Euro 6d in 2019.

MAN TGL versions

• TGL (2005–2012): the first generation, launched with the TGM.
• 2012 specification: chrome Lion grille and Euro 6 engines.
• 2016 facelift: refreshed bumper and black-backed Lion logo.
• 2019 facelift: new interior and Euro 6d engines.
• 2020 generation: all-new styling and digital instruments.

The TGL was launched together with the MAN TGM and sits below the heavier MAN TGS. More MAN trucks are in the MAN collection.

Sources

• MAN TG-range, English Wikipedia: TGL launch, facelifts, third generation