Electrical Connection Autumn 2017

AIC has ramped up its presence in Australia with the

release of long-awaited diesel engine variants for

the LDV G10 mid-size van – and the promise of more

models in future including the all-new one-tonne T60 ute

due later in 2017 and a range of smaller light-commercials

in both van and cab-chassis guise.

Up until now, the G10 was restricted to four-cylinder

petrol power only – an old-school Mitsubishi-sourced

105kW/200Nm 2.4L engine paired with a five-speed manual

gearbox, and a more advanced and powerful 165kW/330Nm

2.0L ‘NLE’ turbo-petrol unit that combines with a ZF-

sourced six-speed automatic transmission.

The new ‘19D4N’ diesel engine is an 1850cc inline turbo

four that produces 107kW of power at 4000rpm and 350Nm

of torque from 1800-2600rpm. It is mated to either a six-

speed manual or six-speed automatic gearbox, with the stick

shift offering a combined-cycle fuel consumption figure of

8.3L/100km – well down on the 11.5L/100km manual petrol.

No mileage figures for the auto were available at the time

of writing, but a similar difference between the petrol auto

(offering 11.7L/100km) is anticipated.

All G10 vans have a 3000kg GVM, with tare weight

on the diesel variants just under 2000kg and payloads

1030kg/1010kg for the manual/auto respectively. Braked

towing capacity is 1750kg, which is up from 1500kg on the

petrol versions, while the maximum cargo volume is 5.2m

The cargo space measures 2365mm long, 1590mm wide

(1278mm between the rear wheel arches), and 1270mm high.

LDV and its Australian distributor Ateco Automotive

claim the diesel engine puts the G10 almost at the top of the

performance league in its class, against vehicles costing

more and often with less equipment.

The manual diesel is priced from $28,990 and the

automatic from $31,490 – drive-away prices for ABN holders

– while the petrol versions start at $25,990 for the manual

and $29,990 for the turbo-petrol auto.

Standard features include twin side sliding doors, a rear

tailgate (barn doors are optional), 16” alloy wheels (with full-

size steel spare), rear fog lamps, air-conditioning, remote

central locking, electric windows/mirrors and a twin-

speaker radio/MP3 audio system that includes a 7.0” LCD

touchscreen and Bluetooth connectivity.

Cruise control is optional on manual versions, but fitted

standard to the autos.

A relatively high level of safety equipment is also found

on the G10, including dual front airbags, electronic stability

control, four-wheel disc brakes, an ABS braking system

(with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist),

a ‘roll movement intervention system’, reversing camera,

parking sensors and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

All LDV vans are covered by a 3-year/100,000km

warranty and roadside assistance, and accessories

designed for trade applications are available including roof

rack systems, heavy duty steps, load area lining kits and

cargo barriers.

LDV

www.ldvautomotive.com.au

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