Dewan Daehan Shehzore Cargo Mini Truck Relaunched in Karachi Pakistan

Dewan Daehan Shehzore Cargo Mini Truck Update:

Yousuf Dewan Companies, one of Pakistan’s most prominent business houses, entered into a joint venture with the Kolao Group of South Korea in April 2016. The new JV Company, Daehan-Dewan Motor Company, unveiled Dewan Daehan Shehzore Cargo Mini Truck, the immensely popular pickup Dewan Daehan Shehzore Cargo Mini Truck, as it resumes vehicle production at its automobile assembly plant in Sujawal, Sindh.

The factory, rated at 20,000 units per annum on double shift basis, is one of the best in Pakistan equipped with CED paint-shop with painting robots, a technology that ensures complete rust protection and high-quality painting.

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This development was made possible after Dewan Farooque Motors Limited (DFML) received the coveted Brownfield status from the Ministry of Industries and Production. The unveiling of Dewan Daehan Shehzore Cargo Mini Truck pickup took place at Mohatta Palace Museum, Karachi in a grand ceremony on 25th of February, 2018.

The relaunching ceremony of Dewan Daehan Shehzore Cargo Mini Truck was attended by the Honourable Minister for Interior, Planning, Development and Reforms, Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Chairman Kolao Group Mr. Oh Sei Young, government officials, members of diplomatic corps, industry leaders, media, and other dignitaries.

Speaking at the occasion, Dewan Muhammad Yousuf Farooqui, Chairman Yousuf Dewan Companies, said:

"Shehzore pick-up is the most popular light commercial vehicle in the automotive history of Pakistan. With over 50,000 units in operation, Shehzore has become the generic name for pick-ups in the country."

At the occasion, Oh Sei Young, Chairman Kolao Group and the Joint Venture Partner in Daehan Dewan Motor Company, said:

“I am confident that the Daehan Shehzore will achieve the desired results and assure you that the Kolao Group will consistently provide full support to the JVA. I am positive that the comeback of Shehzore pick-up under Daehan will regain market leadership in its segment.”

Features and Specifications

According to the details available to us, the all-new pickup is equipped with a diesel engine as previous Shehzore pickups. Moreover, the dimensions of the pickup are 5145mm Length, 1740mm Width, and 2020mm Height. Additionally, it has a wheelbase of 2430mm. The vehicle produces 77.9 horsepower at 4000rpm; furthermore, the engine produces 166.7Nm torque at 2200rpm. It is pertinent to mention here that the newly launched Shehzore is equipped with air conditioner, which was not present in previous Shehzore pickups. The vehicle houses power steering.

Other features include:

• Brakes: Ventilated Discs with Dual Piston Caliper (front), Duo-Servo Drum (rear)
• Suspension: Double Wishbone and Torsion Bar (front), Leaf springs (rear)
• 65 litres fuel tank.

One important thing to keep in mind here is that previously the Shehzore was a Hyundai vehicle. This time around, the Shehzore nameplate has been used for a Daehan vehicle. The loading pickup was very successful back in the days due to its performance, and now with its relaunch as a new vehicle, it would be interesting to see how it will perform in the local industry.

Daehan Shehzore comes with a beautiful exterior design featuring an aerodynamic cabin, front-opening maintenance panel, and stylish head and fog lamps.

The low-flooring, three-side dropable deck delivers maximum loading and unloading efficiency. Many of the vehicle’s essential components – such as tires, battery, seats, rear deck, and exhaust system etc. – are locally produced in Pakistan.

As the DFML assembly plant resumes production, the launch of Daehan Shehzore pickup will be followed by the introduction of other high-quality light commercial vehicle and SUVs in near future. The company believes that CPEC-linked infrastructure development across Pakistan is set to send the country’s economic activity to new highs with an immense increase in demand for commercial vehicles to meet which DDMC is all geared-up.

Source: Mehran Post