As a relatively new player in South Africa's motoring industry, LDV is often assumed to stand for "Light Delivery Vehicles". The acronym actually originates from Leyland DAF Vans, a heritage that dates to the founding of Leyland Motors in the UK in 1896. The brand is now part of the SAIC Motor Group, one of the world's largest automotive manufacturers.
What is new?
The Deliver 9 and G10+ were introduced at a launch event held recently. Both vans are aimed at businesses across a range of industries, including courier and parcel delivery, e-commerce logistics, food delivery, mobile trades and refrigerated conversions. They sit alongside LDV's T60 Utility range, which includes the T60 Utility Single Cab and the T60 Max Plus Double Cab.
Interior:
The G10+ offers a 1 040kg payload and 5.2m³ of cargo capacity. Inside, it has leather captain's seats with armrests, air conditioning and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.
The Deliver 9 has a payload of up to 1 580kg and a 12.33m³ cargo area. Its cabin includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen, air conditioning, a multifunction steering wheel, an eight-way adjustable driver's seat and in-cabin storage.
On safety, the G10+ has autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning and dual front airbags. The Deliver 9 carries an ANCAP Gold Safety Rating (2024) and adds adaptive cruise control and blind spot detection.
Exterior:
The G10+ is described as a light urban delivery van with compact dimensions. It has dual sliding side doors and 180° rear opening barn doors. The Deliver 9 is LDV's flagship large commercial van, with a sliding side door, wide opening rear barn doors and an integrated rear step. It is suited to conversions such as ambulances, mobile workshops and mobile clinics.
Powertrains:
Both vans use a 2.0 litre turbo diesel engine paired with an eight speed ZF automatic transmission. The G10+ produces 118kW and 375Nm, with a claimed fuel consumption figure of 7.9L/100km, a 72-litre fuel tank and a 1 500kg braked towing capacity. The Deliver 9 produces 128kW and 420Nm, with a 2 800kg braked towing capacity. The T60 Max Plus Double Cab uses a 2.0 litre bi-turbo Euro V diesel engine producing 160kW and 500Nm.
Prices:
T60 Utility Single Cab (from R299 900), G10+ (from R530 000), T60 Max Plus Double Cab (from R699 000) and the Deliver 9 (from R749 900).
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