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Only for real off-roaders: Massif & Daily 4x4 Experience 2008 [21-Mar-2009]

Simply unstoppable: the technology of the Massif and Daily 4x4 makes no compromises.
Impressive comparison tests show the clear product advantages
The Massif actually has nothing in common with the currently popular SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles) which have a somewhat chunky appearance but nevertheless are built more for the city than off-road. It is a fully-fledged, robust rough-terrain vehicle whereby professional offroad use was the main focus during its development phase. The Massif is built for rough conditions but provides, however, optimal driving comfort for its passengers with three equipment versions: Classico, Montagna and Avventura. Regardless whether it’s asphalt or mud: The Massif lives up to its name.

It stands out, among other things, with climbing ability of up to 52°, a entry angle of 50° and an exit angle of 30°, a fording depth of 500 mm (with standard equipment) and a ground clearance of 200 mm on the suspension as well as 260 mm and 235 mm on the front and rear axles respectively. With a powerful 3-litre diesel engine (146 or 176 hp) – top marks where performance and dynamic are concerned – the Massif redefines the benchmarks in its class.

The new DAILY 4x4 looks like a genuine 4x4: it stands high off the ground and provides its driver with an excellent overview. This is very important particularly when one really is ”off-road”, i.e. where there are no roads and tracks. The climbing capacity of 45°, the entry angle of 51°, a ramp angle of up to 149° and the fording depth of 700 mm show that the new Daily has the performance of a real off-road vehicle. Although new, the Daily 4x4 is nevertheless immediately recognizable through the driver’s cab which is the same as that used for the onroad version of the Daily.

However, in favour of more spring travel, the 4x4 is mounted high above the robust ladder-type frame and has a new front bumper with integrated dimmed headlights and fog lamps. The comfortable interior design of the Daily 4x2 has been taken on for both the standard driver’s cab and 6 + 1 double cab. The new DAILY 4x4 is available with 3.5 t and 5.5 t Gross Vehicle Weight as well as 3,050 mm and 3,400 mm wheel base. It comes as 35 S 18 W and 55 S 18 W with both wheel bases and standard driver’s cab. The double cab is available for the longer wheel base.

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