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Toyota Commercial family expands with Proace City
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roace City is the new and welcome addition to Toyota’s light commercial vehicle family. Priced from just €15,038 ex. VAT, the Proace City is a competitive and appealing addition to the Light Duty Van (LDV) segment.
Based on the IVOTY Award winning PSA Groupe Peugeot Partner/Citroen Berlingo, Proace City comes with two wheelbase lengths to choose from. The short wheelbase version is 4.4m long with a cargo volume of up to 3.30 m3, a standard cargo length of 1.80m, and two individual front seats. For those who need
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to carry more personnel and cargo, the Smart Cargo feature allows for a threeseat bench with a folding outer passenger seat and a bulkhead hatch which provides an extra 0.4m3 load space, increasing the maximum load length by 1.30m to 3.10m. The centre passenger seatback can also be rotated to create a handy desk space, with additional under-seat storage. The long wheelbase option is 4.7m in length. Its standard cargo length is 2.20m, and cargo volume is 3.90m3. Both cargo length and volume increase to 3.40m and 4.30m3 respectively with the Smart Cargo feature. The Proace City has a payload
capacity of up to 1 tonne and both the long and short wheelbases models can accommodate up to two Euro pallets. The Proace City benefits from equipment specifications that promote a comfortable driving environment and improved practicality. Where multimedia and connectivity are concerned, Proace City has everything customers need to run their business., It can be equipped with an 8” touchscreen to access audio and smartphone functions, Apple CarPlay (including Siri assistant) and Android Auto (including Google assistant), plus Bluetooth, and USB/Aux-in connections. Clever storage points are featured throughout the cabin (according to grade), ranging from coin and cup holders and open stowage areas, to an under-seat drawer and spaces designed into the doors and floor. Proace City is available initially with a diesel powertrain offering a power spread from 75 to 100hp, and a five-speed manual transmission. The model range amply covers business and fleet customer requirements in the segment in terms of capability, versatility, performance and efficiency. An electric variant will be developed in due course. To mark the launch Toyota Ireland is offering a selection of offers, from competitive leasing offers with Toyota Financial Services, or a 3.9% APR Hire Purchase offer, or a Scrappage Bonus of €3,000. Commenting on the arrival of the new model, Steve Tormey, Chief Executive of Toyota Ireland said: “We’re delighted
