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New Iveco Daily - “The Transition Starts Today” The test of time is a measure that can be hard to refute and it’s a test that Iveco’s long serving Daily model has passed to an extent greater than most of its competitors. Since its launch in 1978, the Iveco Daily, in its many iterations, has at some time received every accolade available, while sales figures of over 1.6 million units is testament to its popularity and durability. The model year 2022 version of Daily sets out to enhance the model’s driveability, further improve the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the operators, and improve driver comfort. It is not easily achieved in the van sector with the vast differences between the needs of operators and the variety of working environments. Iveco is confident that it has achieved its aims. An important contributing factor it is keen to highlight is that it is a truck manufacturer that thinks commercially when designing its vehicles. This means it designs from a truck down to a car, unlike some other OEMs who reconfigure a car to create a van. The 2022 Daily is also the stepping stone to the launch of the fully electric Daily due to be revealed in September at the IAA Transportation in Hannover, Germany. Iveco’s Daily continues to do what it has always done - and do it well. Daily still has the largest carrying capacity at 19.6 cubic metres and up to 7.2 tonnes gross weight. This, Iveco believes, makes Daily a viable competitor to the small 7.5 tonne truck. 70% of all new Dailys sold are in a chassis cab format, and interestingly 60-65% of these are ordered with a manual transmission. Having such large volumes ordered as chassis cab creates opportunities for bodybuilders to work their magic. However, in a new development, Iveco is working with a FLEETTRANSPORT | MAY - JUNE 22
number of select bodybuilders who will fabricate and fit the required bodywork and this work will then be approved by the Italian manufacturer. Importantly, this approval then carries with it the full 3 year Iveco warranty. The range of body types available is substantial and the level of workmanship and finish on display on demo vehicles at Millbrook Proving Grounds was first class. This is just one of the enhancements Iveco has brought to the 2022 Daily offering. Other enhancements include an increase in torque of up to 15%, resulting in a possible decrease in fuel consumption of 6%. With a mind to emissions, Iveco has now introduced a double dosing AdBlue system for the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR). While it readily accepts this will increase AdBlue consumption, it believes much of the cost increase will be offset by reduced maintenance costs, with for example transmission oil change intervals extended from 150,000 to 350,000 kilometres. Also Iveco now fits Eco A/B rated tyres as standard. Certainly anything that can reduce
operating costs is to be welcomed as are any features to make the driver’s job easier. New memory foam upholstered seats are offered and can be included as part of a series of ‘Packs’ which include Winter, Construction, Delivery Regional and Delivery Urban, not forgetting the Minibus which is a wholly Iveco derived unit. Iveco’s new Daily in both van and bus configuration keeps one important element of its truck derived lineage - its ladder frame chassis and rear-wheel drive. The reason Iveco views this as important is that as the models begin the transition to full electric, the ladder chassis will allow greater scope for the placement of battery packs and ancillaries, and while Iveco is tight lipped about the finer details of the forthcoming Daily EV, we heard that “it will work with the same DNA”. However, what Iveco did reveal about the Daily EV is that it will be able to tow, operate in more challenging conditions, and provide the option of a PTO. At the event Paul Kirkby, eLCV Export, EV Esstentials, presented some
