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Up To The Challenge

Up To The Challenge

Date: 2014-08-22
The tough Daihatsu Gran Max full one-ton pick-up has become something of a cargo legend since being introduced to the South African market in 2010. The feisty workhorse, with its flat, drop-side load bed, willing performance and impressive economy is already a firm favourite among small business owners and corporate fleets.

The Gran Max is an innovative workhorse in every respect. Its cab forward design maximises the available load area, while still offering a spacious cabin with seating for up to three occupants. The load bed is 2,4 m long and 1,6 m wide, creating a flat-floored cargo area of more than 3,7 square metres.

In terms of safety, the Gran Max features ABS anti-lock brakes, crumple zones in front, dual side impact bars in the doors, and a collapsible steering column for frontal impacts. A high-spec version adds dual front airbags to the safety equipment list, together with standard air-conditioning.

The Gran Max is powered by a 1,5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine featuring variable valve timing for improved tractability and response at low revs, without compromising power output at high revs. The result is a maximum power output of 71 kW at 6 000 r/min, linked to a 134 Nm torque peak. A full 90 percent of the torque maximum is already available at just 2 000 r/min

The low running costs of the Gran Max are underscored by its combined-cycle fuel consumption of just 7,5 litres/100 km. Linked to its value-added pricing, extensive parts availability and low maintenance costs, the overall running costs of the Gran Max are highly attractive.

Make one yours, call Daihatsu Umhlanga on 031 570 4700 and take one for a test drive. Visit their showroom at 1 - 3 Meridian Drive, Umhlanga Ridge