City Mode and Proactive Lane Keep Assist among the new features of the Iveco Daily
Iveco has announced the introduction of a raft of changes in its latest Daily van and cab chassis line-up which is says is designed to provide prospective owners with additional comfort, safety and functionality.
Iveco says the enhanced operator benefits of the latest MY22 Daily range is part of an evolutionary approach to the line-up, which it states increases the model’s credentials in the large van segment. It adds that it also strengthens the Daily’s standing as the country’s best-selling European light truck cab chassis.
For larger drivers, the new Daily’s revised seating claims to offer additional bolstering and introduces memory foam. It’s reported to be the first vehicle in the commercial space to offer this comfort feature.
A taller head rest has also been introduced, while cabin ingress and egress is said to be easier thanks to an improved seat ‘get-off’ angle.
Other changes to the cabin include longer seatbelts to accommodate Australian and New Zealand individual’s bodies, while lengthened seat rails will allow greater adjustability.
There’s a shift to electric power steering across the range – from hydraulic in preceding models. Iveco says the change now enables both tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment for improved ergonomics compared to earlier models’ telescopic only adjustment.
Iveco points out that in slow speed driving situations or when negotiating tight loading zones or carparks, drivers can actuate the new City Mode button on the dash. This function claims to reduce steering effort by up to 70 per cent, assisting in the reduction of fatigue.
Another interesting feature of the new steering is Proactive Lane Keep Assist, which is said to complement the already present Lane Departure Warning feature. Iveco explains that Proactive Lane Keep Assist uses a windscreen-mounted camera that recognises road markings and sounds an alarm if the vehicle strays from its lane without the driver first signalling. If this occurs, the system will autonomously intervene and correct the vehicle’s trajectory.
From a maintenance and functionality perspective, electric power steering means there’s no additional energy absorption from the engine reducing fuel consumption, while lowering vehicle weight and eliminating the chance of oil leaks.
Positioning and manoeuvring in the latest Daily range is also reported to be easier with adoption of a high-resolution reversing camera for all van models. The new camera features dynamic lines for extra guidance and provides feedback of the distance to objects at the rear of the vehicles at low speeds (0 to 30km/h). This camera is also offered as an option on cab chassis models in conjunction with standard reversing sensors. Iveco claims that these sensors are a first for the light truck cab chassis segment and integrate with the instrument cluster, providing visual distance and acoustic indication.
The new Daily models come with a revised streamlined grill design with more prominent horizontal louvres, finished in black for manual transmission models and in black with chrome highlights for vehicles equipped with the automatic transmission.
A new shorter ‘shark fin’ style antenna design has also been introduced along with new rear taillights for cab chassis, and revised number plate lights.
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Iveco says for those owners wishing to self-shift, the MY22 Daily introduces a revised six-speed transmission and an optimised synchronisation system that delivers a passenger car shift feel.
The cab chassis line-up consists of 50C and 70C models in both single and dual cab guise. GVM options start at 4,495kg and extend to 5,200kg, 7,000kg and 7,200kg. There are also multiple wheelbase options. Cab chassis models are also available with an expansion module and Power Take-Off.
Braked towing capacity for both van and cab chassis models is set at 3,500kg. Selected models are also available with rear airbag suspension and diff lock options.
The MY22 Daily van range is available in 35S, 50C and 70C variants, with an additional four GVM options starting from a car-licenced 3,800kg and 4,495kg through to a light truck licence 5,200kg and 7,000kg.
Iveco says there is a choice of three powerful yet fuel efficient Euro 6 turbodiesel engines beginning with a 2.3 litre that produces 100kW (136hp) and 350Nm of torque. For additional power, Iveco also offers a 3.0 litre engine that outputs 132kW (180hp) and 430Nm, while a higher output variant of this powerplant is also available that produces 155kW (210hp) and 470Nm.
As well as the upgraded six-speed manual transmission, Iveco says offers the eight-speed full automatic, which it adds is ideal for congested start and stop city driving, while also offering sharp power delivery on the open road.
Other active and passive safety features include front and rear disc brakes with ABS and driver, passenger and curtain airbags, advanced emergency braking system (AEBS), adaptive cruise control and ESP9, Iveco’s suite of nine electronic stability technologies.
Iveco advises that further safety features such as Queue Assist, City Brake and Lane Departure Warning System can also be optioned at additional cost.