Iveco has opted to bring back its DriveAway Options programme at 7.5 tonnes following the success of a similar re-launch for 3.5 tonne Dailys in 2012.
The programme will mean that customers only have to deal with one point of sale (the Iveco dealer), rather than co-ordinating between two or more suppliers. As a result, there will be significantly shorter delivery times, coupled with lower costs and higher residual values. Many vehicles will be available to purchase directly from dealer forecourts.
From launch the range will include the Eurocargo DriveAway tipper, built on a 3,105mm wheelbase. The Brit-Tipp body features a steel front tipping body with ladder gantry and top and bottom hinged rear tailgate, with the body weighing 1,110kg.
The Eurocargo DriveAway box features a 4,455mm wheelbase, with internal load space offering a capacity of 34.77m³. The JC Payne body weighs 1,370kg.
Completing the range is a Eurocargo DriveAway curtainsider, also built on a 4,455mm wheelbase with a cubic capacity of 35.95m³, and body weight of 1,375kg.
Martin Flach, Iveco’s product director, said: ‘European Whole Vehicle Type Approval applies to all trucks above 3.5 tonnes from October 2014 and these Eurocargo DriveAway bodies will be certified during 2013, well in advance of the deadline.
‘Critically for customers, it means the complete Eurocargo DriveAway vehicle can be purchased on one invoice with a comprehensive two year unlimited mileage warranty covering the body and chassis. It also gives customers the assurance of quality engineering from an Iveco accredited bodybuilder – with solutions to suit the three most popular body types specified on Ivecos in this weight category.’