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It’s been almost a year since LDV launched the brand new MAXUS Chassis Cab range including the MAXUS Chassis Cab, MAXUS Tipper, MAXUS Dropside and MAXUS Luton.  In that time, the sales have demonstrated the huge demand for the MAXUS Chassis Cab, which has already been very successful in conquesting major fleets and retail customers from Ford Transit Chassis Cab and Mercedes Sprinter Chassis Cab.

To supplement the popular MAXUS Chassis range, and to extend the entire MAXUS range of commercial vehicles to well over 100 different models (including Vans, Minibuses, Combis, Crew Vans and Tippers), we will shortly be launching the new MAXUS Chassis Extended Frame.  The new MAXUS Extended Frame will include the MAXUS Extended Frame Chassis Cab, the MAXUS Extended Frame Dropside and the MAXUS Extended Frame Luton.  All models in the MAXUS Chassis Cab range are specifically designed to offer class leading load carrying capabilities coupled with the industry’s best aftersales package.

Historically, LDV’s market share in the Chassis Cab sector has been strong - 17% of all LDV vehicles sold in 2005 were Chassis Cab’s including the Dropside, Tipper and Luton variants. However, sales of Extended Frame Chassis Cab accounted for approximately 50% of all 3.5t LWB LDV Convoy sales between 2003 and 2005.

The MAXUS Extended Frame Chassis Cab range will be launched in the following variants:

• MAXUS Extended Frame Chassis Cab 3.5t LWB
• MAXUS Extended Frame Dropside 3.5t LWB
• MAXUS Extended Frame Luton 3.5t LWB

The new MAXUS Extended Frame Chassis Cab range shares the same high level of standard specification as the rest of the MAXUS commercial vehicle range:

• Power Adjusted and heated cab door mirrors
• Rear fog lamps
• CD/Radio with MP3 Compatibility
• ABS & EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution)
• Drivers airbag
• Engine immobiliser
• Remote central locking
• Drivers fully adjustable height rise, tilt and reclining seat
• Underfloor spare wheel carrier (including Luton)
• Luton only: Aero Luton Head

However, it is the unique enhancements to the range that really set the new MAXUS Extended Frame Chassis range aside from the competition.

• The MAXUS Extended Frame has an uprated rear axle meaning the plated weight has increased to 2300Kg (from 2120Kg)
• The new MAXUS Extended Frame Chassis range has an uprated wheel & tyre assembly changing to 205/75/16 10 Ply

However, the real advantage of the new MAXUS Extended Frame Chassis range is the industry leading MAXUS ONE ownership package which includes:

• 4 Year, 120,000 mile warranty which includes the rear Dropside and Luton bodies
• 2 Year MAXUS Assist UK & European roadside assistance programme
• 132 dedicated MAXUS Aftersales Dealers offering extended opening

So the new MAXUS Extended Frame Chassis offers class leading load space and load capabilities, a range of standard features and the industry’s best aftersales package including the 4 Year, 120,000 mile warranty which includes the rear bodies on the Dropside and Luton.

So why choose MAXUS Chassis Cab over the Ford Transit or the VW Crafter? Here are the facts:

• MAXUS Extended Frame Dropside has 109kg more payload and 153mm longer internal body length than the equivalent Ford Transit 115PS Extended Frame Dropside
• MAXUS Extended Frame Luton has 87Kg more payload than the equivalent Ford Transit 115PS EF Box Luton
• MAXUS Extended Frame Dropside has 195Kg more payload than the equivalent VW Crafter CR35 Dropside
• MAXUS Extended Frame Luton has 119Kg more payload than the equivalent VW Crafter CR35 Luton

Couldn’t get any better?  It could.

The MAXUS Extended Frame is available from order to delivery in around 6 weeks.  That includes the rear bodies.

Contact your local MAXUS Dealer today for more information on the new MAXUS Extended Frame Chassis Cab, Dropside or Luton.