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LDV Convoy

motor vehicle

LDV Convoy is a van and minibus made by LDV Limited[1] from 1996 to 2006.

LDV Convoy
LDV Convoy with a high-roof (after improvements)
Overview
ManufacturerLDV Limited
Production1996–2006
AssemblyWashwood Heath, Birmingham, United Kingdom
DesignerTom Karen
Body and chassis
ClassVan
LayoutFR layout
RelatedLDV Pilot
Powertrain
Engine
  • 2.5 L Peugeot EN55 I4 (diesel)
  • 2.5 L Peugeot ET70 I4 (turbodiesel)
  • 2.5 L York I4 (diesel)
  • 2.5 L York I4 (turbodiesel)
  • 2.4 L Duratorq I4 (turbodiesel)
  • 2.0 L Ford 8-valve I4 (LPG)
  • 3.5 L Rover V8 (petrol, ambulance)
Transmission5-speed MT75 manual
4-speed automatic
Chronology
PredecessorLeyland DAF 400 Series
SuccessorLDV Maxus

In 1997, the Convoy replaced the Leyland DAF 400 Series.

Between 2000-2005 the model was improved at the front and back, It had transparent front head lights and back break lights.

In 2006, the Convoy was replaced by the LDV Maxus.[2]

Awards

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  • What Van 'Best Minibus' 2000[3]
  • What Van 'Best Minibus' 2001[note 1]
  • What Van 'Best Minibus' 2002[5]
  • Prince Michael Road Safety Bus and Truck Award 2000[6][7][8]
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    LDV Convoy with a high-roof (before improvements)
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    LDV Convoy with a high-roof (before improvements)
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    LDV Convoy Royal Mail postbus in Bowmore, Isle of Islay
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    LDV Convoy with a high-roof (after improvements)
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    LDV Convoy with a low-roof (before improvements)
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    LDV Convoy with a low-roof (before improvements)
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    LDV Convoy ambulance (before improvements)
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    LDV Convoy minibus that was used on children's TV show Balamory
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    LDV Convoy minibus with the entrance door being at the front right
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Notes

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  1. ↑ Title on website incorrectly says "Van of the Year 2000 Awards" however everything after that correctly says 2001".[4]

References

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  1. ↑ "Convoy brochure" (PDF). LDV.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 January 2006.
  2. ↑ "Road test: LDV Maxus". fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  3. ↑ "Van of the Year 2000 Awards". WhatVan?. Archived from the original on 4 December 2000.
  4. ↑ "Van of the Year 2001 Awards". WhatVan?. Archived from the original on 9 June 2002.
  5. ↑ "Van of the Year 2002 Awards". WhatVan?. Archived from the original on 4 October 2002.
  6. ↑ Hill, C. F. "AP Braking - LDV Minibus Award". ap-brakes.co.uk. AP Braking and AP Hydraulics. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  7. ↑ "Van market speeded up by LDV's offers". Sunday Mercury. 9 January 2000.
  8. ↑ "School Bus: The LDV School Bus is Perfect for Your Needs". LDV.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2006.

Other websites

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