Stallion’s new KYC SPV set to boost commerce start-ups

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.