LDV to import factory-built Deliver 9 Campervan

LDV is set to offer its Deliver 9 Campervan in Australia from next month (October) priced from $89,990 driveaway.

Available as a turn-key solution from the showroom floor, the Deliver 9 Campervan saves buyers the hassle of purchasing a vehicle and having it converted elsewhere, while also undercutting similar-sized competitors by thousands of dollars.

Based upon the LDV Deliver 9 long-wheelbase high-roof van, the Campervan comes with a kitchen sink, a 96-litre fridge with 20-litre freezer, microwave, toilet, an induction cook top and more.

It has a choice of two showers: one inside the vehicle and another that can be used outside.

A large retractable awning attached to the passenger-side of the vehicle provides shade at rest stops and camp sites.

An electric side-step lowers when the side sliding door is opened, and automatically retracts once the door is closed.

Other standard inclusions are a sliding flyscreen ‘door’ behind the side door, window shades in the living areas, a stowable tabletop to create a back-seat dining area, plus both front seats can be swivelled rearwards to face the guest area when the vehicle is parked.

LDV Australia says the double-bed platform, which can be assembled or disassembled in less than a minute, has a large storage compartment underneath.

To ensure there is a supply of emergency power away from caravan parks, the LDV Deliver 9 Campervan has a built-in 2.56kWh lithium-ion battery pack that is topped-up by the 190-watt solar panel on the roof and runs certain appliances via a 2000-watt inverter.

A built-in 100-litre freshwater tank is accompanied by a 100-litre grey water tank, and there is a removable 16-litre tank for toilet waste.

A large air-conditioning unit – mounted on the roof of the vehicle – can be operated when the LDV Deliver 9 Campervan is running on 240V mains electricity power outlets, such as those available at caravan parks.

The LDV Deliver 9 Campervan is powered by a familiar turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine developing 108kW of power at 3500rpm and 375Nm of torque between 1500-2400rpm. Power transmission is via a six-speed automatic unit to the rear wheels.

Other specification highlights include a full-size spare wheel, 80-litre fuel tank, 2800kg braked towing capacity, and a 14.2m turning circle. The LDV Deliver 9 Campervan measures 5940mm in length, 2466mm in width, 2925mm in height, and 3760mm in wheelbase.

It is backed by a three-year/160,000km factory warranty with two years/unlimited kilometres coverage on the Campervan’s bodywork, furniture, and cabinetry. Service intervals are set at 12 months or 30,000km (whichever comes first) following the first service at six months or 5000km.

“Campervans have grown in popularity over the past decade as an increasing number of Australians choose to explore the great outdoors on their own terms, their own timetable – and in their own vehicle,” said LDV Australia general manager Dinesh Chinnappa.

“This factory-built campervan is decked out with everything you need for a getaway – ready to go, straight off the showroom floor.

“We believe the LDV Deliver 9 campervan will help expand an emerging market segment.”