Is the LDV V80 reliable?
Is the LDV V80 reliable?
Reliability and Safety This engine has been around in different models since around 2001, so should be reasonably reliable. And if things do go wrong, LDV offers a five-year warranty on the V80, which is backed up by breakdown recovery for the same amount of time.
What engine is in LDV V80?
LDV V80 engine As with the previous generation Maxus, the V80 is powered by VM Motori’s 2.5-litre unit which is capable of producing up to 136PS and 330Nm and hooked to a six-speed manual transmission.
What kind of engine does LDV Maxus have?
All were built by VM Motori, the Italian diesel specialist later to become part of Daimler-Chrysler, which had previously supplied engines for Rover and Range Rover models. State-of-the-art Bosch common-rail injection meant good fuel efficiency and a whopping 20,000 miles between major services.
How often do you use the LDV Maxus?
use a maxus every couple of weeks. its not bad, its just not as good as the vevaro. compared to the old LDV van we used to borrow, its a massive step forward. I can get out of that van after a four hour drive and not even know I’d done it. Don’t most van drivers manage that – albeit with the aid of a mobile phone?
When did the LDV Maxus convoy Van come out?
The van that replaced the antiquated LDV Pilot and Convoy was several years in the making and was finally introduced in 2005.
How tall is a LDV Maxus panel van?
Maxus is available in two wheelbases and there’s the choice of three roof heights which offer between 7.0m 3 and 11.4m 3 of load space. Power comes from a trio of 2,499cc VM common rail turbodiesels; one rated at 95hp (250Nm at 1,800rpm), another at 120hp (300Nm at 1,800rpm) and finally there’s the newcomer at 135hp (330Nm at 1,800rpm).
All were built by VM Motori, the Italian diesel specialist later to become part of Daimler-Chrysler, which had previously supplied engines for Rover and Range Rover models. State-of-the-art Bosch common-rail injection meant good fuel efficiency and a whopping 20,000 miles between major services.
How many people can fit in a LDV Maxus?
There’s also a Crew Van which can carry nine people. Load volumes range from seven cubic metres to 11.4 cubic metres. Access to the load area is excellent, with a good wide side sliding door coming as standard. In fact it has a bigger side and rear door width than a 3.5T Ford Transit, Vauxhall Movano, Renault Master or Iveco Daily.
The van that replaced the antiquated LDV Pilot and Convoy was several years in the making and was finally introduced in 2005.
What kind of warranty does LDV Maxus have?
Service intervals are sensible at 20,000 miles and there’s a choice of two warranties; three years/100,000 miles or four years/60,000 miles. Maxus will re-establish LDV as a major player in the UK van market. Chassis cab versions and minibuses are now on sale.
