VW

Delivery 11.180 4x4: the brand's off-road light truck

The Volkswagen Delivery 11,180 4x4 was launched at Fenatran in 2019. Since then, Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus (VWCO) has sold around 600 units of the model. According to the company, it is the only 4x4 truck produced in Brazil. The suggested price starts from R$ 395 thousand (local currency)

In any case, the Delivery 11.180 4x4 takes the place left by the F-4000 4x4. During the period in which it was produced in Brazil, the Ford was among the ten best-selling trucks in the segment. And part of this good result has to do with the offer of the traced version.

Now, VWCO seeks to expand sales of the Delivery 11,180 4x4. For this, it targets the agribusiness and mining sectors. In addition, it bets on the demand generated by companies providing public services. This is the case of maintenance of electrical networks in rural areas, for example.

Delivery 11,180 4x4 goes well on land and carries more than a pickup truck...According to the company, off-road the truck is capable of doing the same type of operation as a tractor. However, consuming much less diesel. Likewise, in urban use, the advantage is the greater load capacity than medium-sized pickups.

In this sense, the Delivery 11,180 4x4 has a total gross weight (GWP) of 10.7 tons. In addition, its payload capacity of 7 t. Its Cummins 3.8 four-cylinder diesel engine, which generates 175 hp of power and 61.2 mkgf of torque. The transmission is Eaton ESO 6106, six-speed, Check the datasheet below.

In addition, there are good entry angles of 30° and exit angles of 39°. Therefore, the truck promises to serve operations on uneven ground. The greater distance from the ground contributes to this. That is, in the 4x4 version, it is 2,610 mm, compared to 2,452 mm in the 4x2.

Off-road equipment...The lock between the axles also improves grip on slippery surfaces, such as mud and vegetation, for example. Likewise, there is electronic traction control (ATC).

At the front, the bumper can receive a towing kit. The device sold as an option was developed by BMB, the name of VWCO's modification center. Other extras are the bull bar grille and headlights installed on top of the cabin.

At the bottom, there is a bar to protect against impacts on obstacles such as rocks. The cardan shaft and the differential also received reinforcement. BMB also offers wheelbase variations. The basic configuration is 4000 mm.

Air conditioning and electric trio as standard...The interior of the Delivery 11.180 4x4's cabin incorporates solutions that facilitate off-road use. This is the case of the upholstery of the seats, made of synthetic material that imitates leather. Thus, it facilitates cleaning. Incidentally, the name of the version is embroidered on the headrests.

In addition, the model is the same as the other members of the range. The instrument panel, for example, is the same. As well as the on-board computer, which can be accessed via the lever to the right of the steering wheel. Thus, the driver can check vehicle and trip information. In addition, the truck comes standard with features such as electric trio, air conditioning and radio with Bluetooth connection.

Delivery 11.180 4x4 can take three people. However, if there is no second passenger, the center seat can be folded down. So it turns into a table with two cup holders.

Traction system is easy to activate...The test evaluated the 4x4 version of Delivery on Earth. The truck was on a test track prepared by VWCO. In the script there were hills, slopes and rough sections. However, the route was short, about 5 km. And the truck had 2 t of net cargo.

The brand's technicians showed how the feature called freewheel at the front works. Thus, the driver can drive the vehicle with both 4x2 and 4x4 traction. To do this, simply turn a selector switch. The system is very easy to use.

As a result, if the truck is running on good quality pavement, you can reduce fuel consumption by activating the 4x2. In addition, in this situation the tire wear will be less.

Options for different types of application...It is worth mentioning that the evaluated truck had a front traction set developed by Dana in partnership with VWCO. This system features a dual-speed Marmon Herrington transfer case. However, this is optional.

According to the automaker, the item is not standard because it is not needed in some segments. This is the case of the Army, which always uses the vehicle in 100% off-road operations. In turn, for the transport of values, the use is always in 4x2 mode.

Be that as it may, the truck does very well in any kind of situation. On climbs, for example, running at around 20 km/h, the model climbed a 30° slope with the engine running at around 1,000 rpm.

Good performance and a feeling of safety on board...According to VWCO, the starting capacity remains unchanged on slopes of up to 45°. Furthermore, as there is a good angle of attack, the truck descended a 25º ramp without scraping the floor on the floor.

By the way, in this section we activated the reduced 4x4. With that, Delivery won the descent section in a very safe way. This feature is activated via a selector next to the transmission and the differential lock.

Good handling is one of the highlights, even on dirt tracks. In this sense, gear changes, made in a precise and fast way, collaborate. In other words, it feels like being in a pickup truck.

Verdict...The Delivery 11180 4x4 is a flexible truck. That is, with the optional traction system, it can travel well both on paved roads and on land with ease.

Thus, it delivers robustness on off-road. In urban stretches, it offers comfort and good handling. Despite having mixed-use tires and various reinforcements in the chassis and cabin. Mainly because of the well done tuning of the engine and transmission set.

Autonews