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test report<br />
wheels on the rear axle also<br />
greatly contributed to traction.<br />
Driving was a pleasure, thanks<br />
in no small measure to the<br />
smooth 6-speed transmission,<br />
and with disc brakes all round,<br />
we were always in control.<br />
Handling was further enhanced<br />
by its excellent turning circle,<br />
said to be one of the best<br />
available – you could, as they<br />
say, turn it on a sixpence -<br />
making it ideal for town and<br />
city centre deliveries and<br />
collections when manoeuvring<br />
can be challenging at<br />
the best of times.<br />
We can see why the Fuso<br />
Canter is particularly appealing<br />
to the distribution sector as<br />
its low frame makes loading<br />
and unloading especially<br />
easy – and, incidentally, this<br />
particular Canter is available in<br />
three wheelbase options from<br />
2,750 to 3,850mm and two cab<br />
options, a generous standard<br />
three person cab and a crew<br />
cab which can seat up to seven<br />
people, all of which illustrates<br />
its excellent flexibility.<br />
Running Costs<br />
We didn’t actually do a<br />
measured fuel consumption<br />
test, but we have been assured<br />
the Canter is extremely<br />
economical to run and we have<br />
no reason to question that.<br />
With operators keeping their<br />
trucks for longer, there is<br />
more focus on servicing and<br />
maintenance issues, and here<br />
again the Fuso Canter scores<br />
well. All Euro 5 Canters come<br />
with a 3-year / 100,000km<br />
warranty and boasts generous<br />
service intervals of 30,000km.<br />
Verdict<br />
We have driven quite a few<br />
light commercial trucks in our<br />
time, and in our opinion the<br />
Canter ranks way up there<br />
with the best of them, with<br />
its quiet engine, smooth<br />
gearbox, excellent all round<br />
visibility and great turning<br />
circle that makes it nimble to<br />
handle in narrow streets.<br />
But you don’t have to take our<br />
word for it; go grab yourself<br />
a test drive if you are looking<br />
for a compact truck that scores<br />
highly in the areas of economy,<br />
comfort and performance.<br />
Specification:<br />
Model: Fuso<br />
Canter 6C15G<br />
Engine: EGR Euro<br />
5 (EEV), 145PS<br />
Torque: 370Nm/<br />
1600 rpm<br />
Gearbox: 6<br />
speed manual<br />
Brakes: 4 discs, exhaust<br />
brake as standard<br />
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