Start-up s in Nigeria’s commercial activities are in for good returns on their investment following the introduction of a range of affordably priced KY5 Mini and KY10 Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) to cater to the growing demand for functional one-ton and two-ton payload vehicles by the commercial vehicle division of Stallion Motors
These categories of vehicles, especially the renowned brands are currently priced beyond the limits of start-ups and emerging commerce in the small and medium enterprises’ sector.
Anjan Aditya, head of sales and marketing of Stallion Motors Commercial Vehicle division, said that, the introduction of the low-priced KY5 Mini and KY10 branded cargo trucks is expected to stem the tide of incessant downtime, profit losses and accidents, resulting from the application of decrepit and unserviceable vehicles by emerging commercial ventures in the country, said.
Aditya explained that the company had in the wake of numerous challenges experienced by emerging enterprises conducted independent survey of businesses in Nigeria with recourse to their most dreaded encounters.
“We discovered forthwith that majority of emerging businesses including some renowned enterprises are either besieged by wanton inability to source affordably priced functional light commercial vehicles or are constrained to buying unserviceable decrepit vehicles that are prone to accidents, incessant downtime and consequential loss of profits,” Aditya added.
Designed and manufactured in China by Chongqing Changan Kuayue Automobile Co. Limited popularly known as KYC, Stallion says, the payload commercial vehicles are being assembled locally by Nigerians at the franchisee facility in Lagos. Both the KY5 and KY10 are functional and resilient for start-ups, especially small and medium scale enterprises.
Also adding that these special-purpose light commercial vehicles are here to stay, Aditya assured the utility vehicles will help businesses recoup their losses and reposition for a better and profitable future.
Powered by 1.5 liter /47kw AFII – 05(Euro V) petrol engine, the single cabin KY5 Mini is capable of producing 64bhp of power and maximum torque of 91Nm/rpm. It is also mated with a six-speed manual transmission gear system delivering maximum efficiency and optimum performance.
KY5 is designed tough and robust to transcend difficult terrains with specially mounted independent front MacPherson suspension and rear Leaf Spring suspensions.
This is in addition to the pinion and rack electric power steering, which makes turning and parking in extremely constricted traffic and street corners an easy task.
The 2600mm length, 1450mm width and 360mm height cargo dimension is designed to allow seamless loading from either sides of the vehicle with a palpable wheel base of 2700mm.
Safety is also not compromised as every freight is guaranteed by a needful 165/70R14 single rear tyre structure, efficient front disc brakes and rear drum brakes that respond practically to any road condition.
The clutch engages the Diaphragm Spring type described as one of the best in the light commercial vehicle segment, and its minimum ground clearance of 150mm is unprecedented just as its quintessential average fuel consumption efficiency of ≤ 7.6 liters/ 100km (@ speed 50km/h).
Designed bigger and sturdier, the single cabin KY10 on the other hand is a superior version of the MINI series but fitted with larger internal cargo dimension 3400mm length, 1680mm width and 380mm in height.
Its wheel base of 3400mm and gross weight of 3510 is comparable to some renowned brands of 2.7L freighters, which explains why both the front and rear suspensions are fortified with Leaf Springs alignment.
The KY10 is powered by a tougher 1.5liter/82kw DK15–10 (Euro V) engine, capable of churning out 112bhp and maximum torque of 143Nm/rpm. These powerful engines are supported by a six-speed manual transmission gear system and have a differential gear ratio of 5.375.
Unlike the KY5, the KY10 is fitted with 185R14LT double rear tyres, with 175mm minimum ground clearance; robust front disk and rear drum brake outline and fuel consumption efficiency of ≤ 8.9 liters/ 100km (@ speed 50km/h).
Currently exported in 50 countries and regions in South America, Europe, Southeast Asia and Africa, KYC is a joint venture enterprise of Kuayue Group and district government of China as well as a subsidiary of Changan Automobile Group thatspecializes in building commercial vehicles.
