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CV Show 2022 reflects on the return to B2B in person *More exhibitors *Strong footfall * Buoyant atmosphere
Eastern promise fulfilled! Harris Maxus promised exciting additions to the Chinese automotive group’s range, and they delivered with aplomb! At the CV Show at the NEC, Birmingham, a large crowd gathered at one end of Hall 5 to witness the reveal of two new electric vehicles destined for the UK & Ireland markets. Available to order by August will be the new Maxus MIFA Multi-Purpose Vehicle and the T90EV Pick-up truck. Both fully electric.
delivery will be spread out over the next 18 months with certain Raptor models coming on stream first.
At the main entrance to the NEC, Isuzu UK provided a taster of what could be seen inside with an example of the awe-inspiring Arctic Trucks AT35 D-Max Pick-up on display. On its stand was the ultimate in extreme outdoor pursuits living Basecamp edition. This once-off expedition-ready special D-Max features a roof tent and even a kitchen sink! Offering a range distance of 520 km, the 7/8-seater MIFA with its 93 kWh battery pack and a power output of 180 kW with 350 Nm, will be available to customers from early 2023. Within the same timeframe, new customers will be able to get their hands on the new T90 Pick-up, which runs for 320km between charges and provides a 740 kg payload. Both RWD & 4WD drivetrain variants are powered by a 150 kW motor and come with a 88.55 kWh battery pack. Harris Maxus showcased a dozen electric vehicles at the event in all. Pick-up trucks are big business in every sense of the word and Ford UK pulled out all the stops to premiere two new generations of its best-selling Ranger product lines. The all-new Ranger Wildtrak and Ranger Raptor certainly took centre-stage at Ford’s traditional location in Hall 5. Customer ordering and FLEETTRANSPORT | JULY 2022
