Shanghai Automotive acquired the United Kingdom LDV commercial vehicle company, creating a new brand of commercial vehicles MAXUS, Maxus V80 series were to LDV models for prototype development model. Target is also Iveco, Ford transit such domestic commercial vehicle oligarchs, of course, only of bullish on this market, SAIC Maxus, including jianghuai stars Rui, Dong Feng to ride the wind and other new vehicles are also targeting this market.
Today the latest exposure of the Maxus is an SAIC new MPV model, full size MPV for business positioning, aimed naturally at the Jac refine , Dongfeng fengxing Ling Chi of sibling models. A new line of cars and Maxus V80 series models previously had no contact, neither chassis systems, and vehicle structures, is a completely new design.
Unlike Maxus the V80 series model inheritance in United Kingdom precursor structure requirement of LDV, the new car uses and refine MPV, Ling Zhi and other peer models similar to the front rear drive system. Non-independent link Hou suspension structure than Maxus V80 leaf spring rear suspension with a higher degree of comfort, after all new MPV vehicle load demand reduces the number of manned not so much in the number. Compared to commercial models emphasize the number of manned, MPV models more heavily manned the comfort level high.
And Maxus as the V80, in order to ensure low wind resistance and impact protection, the new MPV engine cover and front windshield are basically the same design of tilted arc. Just before MPV models face more refined, car, more a sense of design. Hood is cambered design, headlight design will also be more buzz, and also configures the dipped headlight lens. Intake grille trapezoidal profile, base of the Maxus logo.
Full body size tall than the Buick GL8 models have higher levels of body size, better reflects the full size MPV for business space superiority. Second-row sliding-door structure would be used, of course, in order to ensure security, only the front passenger's side sliding doors can be opened, closed design on the other side. Under the side Windows along the smooth lines rendered from low to high,a column along independence under triangular Windows reduce eye blind area. Sliding-door rails are hidden under the third row Windows, body beautiful-will be higher.
Wheel configuration is steel wheels , but mix the aluminum grille-like plastic cover. Trunk lid didn't cause any trouble, founder of graphic design can guarantee the maximum interior space, test makeup version rear lights had not been put in place, but you can see the combined horizontal design.
Although appearance render smooth increase in the lower line of the side Windows, but the car's side window view is from low to high stair-like layout, the third row Windows leaves a very narrow strip of window. And like many similar models, Maxus MPV transmission on the stretcher is designed in the center console Panel, so as to ensure front-row tables and chairs the Central wide zone you can set channel or storage box.
Spy photos of the test vehicle was a position for seven-seat MPV, while the seat is not installed, but should be in a 2 2 3 structure, two separate sofa-style seating, second rotation, sliding, adjustable, with better comfort. In the second row, third row car everywhere took the air outlet at the top, there are independent for each seat belt configurations.
According to the message, the models match the 2.0TGI Turbo engine, clearly and Maxus V80 2.5T turbocharged diesel engine is different. In addition to the commercial vehicle business favors beyond the niche market of MPV, more wishing to enter the market under its own brand. Follow-up may also be more competitive.
