A first of its kind is the Frontliner Solution to flatten the curve during this Covid 19 pandemic. Over 200 units of these custom built ambulances designed by SAIC were assembled for immediate usage in Wuhan. Following its success, the ambulance has been purchase by the governments of Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar to manage the crisis.
The ambulance is equipped with a negative pressure air system for the transport of patients with airborne contagious diseases to achieve ‘negative pressure isolation’ by effectively guaranteeing the air pressure inside the vehicle is lower than the outside at all times. The system and pressure difference ensures that air can only come into the cabin, and does not leak out into the environment without first going through the HEPA filtration system.
At the same, the HEPA filters equipped in the vehicle filters and sterilizes air in the medical cabin, trapping the pathogens and prevents them from escaping outside the vehicle when air is circulated out. This ensures constant circulation of fresh air into the cabin, and at the same time minimizes the probability of cross infection between medical staff and patient, ensuring safety for all parties.
Engine | 2.5 Turbo |
Fuel System | Diesel |
Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
Horsepower | 136hp / 3800rpm |
Torque | 330nm / 2600rpm |
Length | 5,700 mm |
Width | 1,998 mm |
Height | 2,345 mm |
Wheelbase | 3,850 mm |
Turning Radius | 14,800 mm |
Cargo Area Length | 3,300 mm |
Cargo Area Width | 1,770 mm |
Cargo Area Height | 1,380 mm |
Gross Vehicle Mass | 3,500 kg |
Front Axle Capacity | 1,700 kg |
Rear Axle Capacity | 1,800 kg |
Payload | 1,419 kg |
Nett Weight | 2,081 kg |
Brake System (Front) | Ventilated Disc |
Brake System (Rear) | Disc |
Suspension (Front) | Macpherson Struts |
Suspension (Rear) | Leaf-spring |
Steering | Hydraulic Power Assist |
Wheels & Tires | 17” Alloy Wheels with 255/55 R17 Tyres |
Mudflaps | Front and Rear |
Halogen Headlights | Yes |
Side steps | Yes |
Energy Absorbing Steering System | Yes |
ABS+EBD | Yes |
Parking Sensors | Yes |
Vanity Mirrors | Yes |
Dual Front Airbags | Yes |
Driver’s Seatbelt Reminder | Yes |
Engine Immobilizer | Yes |
Rear Window Defroster | Yes |
Central Locking | Yes |
Auto Latch | Yes |
Power Windows | Yes |
One Touch Driver Window | Yes |
Tilt Adjustable Steering Wheel | Yes |
Cup Holders | Yes |
Lighter & Ashtray | Yes |
Rear A/C | Yes |
4-Speaker Audio System | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes |