Auto Class, a subsidiary of Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, has introduced the Maxus for light passenger and cargo transport, in the Qatar market. The new brand was unveiled at the Qatar Motor Show 2016 yesterday.
Auto Class pavilion has displayed people movers Maxus V80 15-seater and G10 7-seater in addition to commercial panel vans Maxus V80 and G10, offering ‘great value for money and efficient cost of ownership.’
Maxus V80 Minibus is a light commercial van with a long-wheelbase chassis and dropside cab. Maxus will throw in alloy wheels, reverse parking sensors, dual sliding side doors, rear barn doors on cargo models and electric entry step for passenger models, and dual-zone air-conditioning as standard equipment across the range. A reverse-view camera and tyre pressure monitoring system are available on the higher-spec models.
Formerly known as LDV (Leyland DAF Vans), Maxus is one of the products of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), a leading player in the light passenger and cargo transport industry.
Tarek Habbal, operations manager at Auto Class Cars, said that Maxus vans and buses are a perfect blend of legacy and technology, integrating Europe’s century-honoured commercial vehicle culture with SAIC Motor’s three-decade experience of passenger vehicle manufacturing and research and development.
“We are confident in providing our market with reliable vehicles that are really able to meet the demand of customers.”