DFSK budget van range returns to the UK ~ station of gear

DFSK vans are back on the UK market after a deal was struck with a new UK importer to sell the C31, C32, C35 and C37 micro vans

2017-04-25 10:10

Chinese budget van manufacturer DFSK is coming back to the UK commercial vehicle market after a new company was established to import and distribute its range of microvans. Vehicle Import & Distribution Ltd will be living up to its name by supplying the C31 (a flat-bed single cab), the C32 (a flat-bed double cab), the C35 (a micro panel van) and the C37 (a tiny 6-seat minibus) to UK customers.

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The DFSK importer is a new venture from the firm that already brings the 4x4 passenger car and pick-up truck model range of Korean manufacturer SsangYong to these shores and it’s expected that the DFSK van range will be available through the existing SsangYong dealer network.

DFSK models have been available on the UK market in the past but the new range is said to represent a significant improvement over the Loadhopper microvan that the brand offered last time out. Technical details are still scarce but the whole line-up is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine and prices are expected to kick off below £10,000.

DFSK Operations Director, Doug Lincoln said. “We believe there is a huge opportunity for DFSK in the UK. From small independent businesses through to local authorities, cost-saving and value-for-money is today’s mantra. Why pay more when a DFSK delivers such a great return on investment?

“We particularly see huge opportunities in metropolitan areas where the vehicles’ compact size, manoeuvrability and economical petrol engines are ideal for short, stop-start urban journeys.”

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Steve Walker

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