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hinese brand LDV has launched its all-new G10 van
in Australia, pitching the Toyota HiAce rival directly at
tradies with a value-oriented package that starts at
$25,990 drive-away for ABN holders.
A product of China’s biggest motor company, SAIC Motor
Corporation, the rear-wheel-drive G10 one-box van is a smaller
sibling to the V80 and part of the specialist LDV light-commercial
brand distributed by Ateco Automotive through a growing national
dealer network – 37 outlets at last count, with more on the way.
Ateco describes the G10 as a game-changing vehicle for the
brand that is the best-value one-tonne van on the Australian
market.
Whereas the V80 was a carryover from the now-defunct
Leyland DAF Vans, which was bought by SAIC in 2009, the
G10 was designed and engineered in China from the ground
up using some up-to-date technology including a perky
turbocharged petrol engine and a ZF-supplied six-speed
automatic transmission.
The engine and transmission in question – fitted to the
higher-series model priced from $29,990 drive-away for ABN
holders – is a 2.0L twin-cam turbo-petrol four-cylinder with
direct injection and variable valve timing, offering maximum
power of 165kW and peak torque of 330Nm. Official fuel
consumption on the combined cycle is 11.7L per 100km.
At the entry level, a less advanced 105kW/201Nm 2.4L
naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine paired with
a five-speed manual gearbox – a combination that returns
11.5L/100km – was recently added. It also has a leaf spring
rear suspension compared with the five-link coil-spring
set-up on the turbo-petrol auto.
Both use a MacPherson strut arrangement up front, have
power-assisted hydraulic steering and disc brakes at each
corner, the latter supported by an anti-lock system, electronic
brake-force distribution and emergency brake assist.
Electronic stability control is also fitted standard, along
with a ‘roll movement intervention’ system, rear camera
with park assist feature, parking sensors with alarm, a tyre
pressure monitoring system and an airbag for the driver and
front passenger.
External features run to 16" alloy wheels (running on 215/70
tyres) including a full-size spare, power side mirrors with
integrated turn signal, rear fog lamps, dual sliding doors
and a lift tailgate – entry points that provide access to the
cargo area which offers a maximum volume of 5.2m
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and can
accommodate two standard pallets.
The cargo area measures 2,365mm long, 1,590mm wide
(wheel arch width: 1,278mm) and 1,270mm high. Maximum
payload is 1,093kg, and gross vehicle mass 3,000kg, with
braked towing capacity 1,500kg. Tare weight is 1,907kg.
Convenience items include remote central locking, cruise
control, air-conditioning, power front windows and two-
speaker radio/MP3/DVD with a 7" in-dash LCD touch screen
and Bluetooth phone and audio.
The vehicle is backed by a 3-year/100,000km warranty and
emergency roadside assistance.
LDV Vans Australia
www.ldvautomotive.com.auLDV G10