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Iveco announces minibus dealer network
Ahead of the imminent arrival of the new Daily Minibus, Iveco has rolled out the model's Australian dealer line-upThe new Iveco Daily Minibus, as reviewed by Trucksales at the national media launch earlier this year, has nearly reached our shores, with Iveco Australia recently announcing the network of dealers that will see the model.
The Iveco Minibus range comprises three model variants and two seating capacities – 11 plus driver and 16 plus driver.
Iveco Bus National Manager – ANZ, Steve Heanes (pictured), said the initial Dealership appointments provided strong coverage for the Daily Minibus across most areas of Australia.
"All Daily Minibus dealerships appointed to date are either existing Iveco full-line or light-duty dealerships – this provides us with over 25 outlets across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia," he said.
"The Daily Minibus uses the same underpinnings as the Daily van and cab/chassis ranges, meaning that these dealerships will be well versed in diagnosing, servicing and supporting the Daily Minibus range when it arrives."
Mr Heanes said this was the first time dealerships had been appointed to sell Iveco Bus models, but given the retail nature of the minibus market, it was a logical decision to utilise the Iveco network.
"Buyer demographics for the Daily Minibus are quite diverse – we envisage that these vehicles will enter service in applications including airport and hotel shuttle work and related, as well as for medical-based applications including patient transport," he said.
"The platform is flexible and provides for straight forward fitment of lifts and wheelchair access equipment for use in disabled transport and for aged care facilities."
The range is powered by a Euro 6-compliant engine boasting 180hp and 430Nm, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Safety features include stability control, antilock brakes, adaptive load control, rollover mitigation and more, along with daytime running lights, pneumatic suspension and lane departure warning.
More Iveco Minibus dealerships will be announced in coming weeks; visit www.iveco.com.au for more details.
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