Engine & Transmission
ENGINE
At the heart of the new Daily E6 is a range of engines that meet the advanced Euro 6 emission standards. Although these standards won’t be compulsory in Australia for some years, IVECO has introduced the technology earlier in keeping with the company’s proactive environmental philosophy.
While the latest engine range offers lower emissions than its predecessor, the new E6 power plants also produce greater output than previous engines, while providing a fuel saving of up to 10 per cent compared to older models.
DAILY E6 IS AVAILABLE IN TWO TRANSMISSION CHOICES – MANUAL OR FULL AUTOMATIC.
Manual
Operators using Daily E6 outside of urban and metropolitan environments, where minimal gear shifting is required, may opt for the 6-speed synchromesh overdrive manual. This transmission provides smooth engagement via the single dry plate, hydraulicallycontrolled clutch, while gear changes, using the ergonomicallydesigned, dash-mounted shifter, are light yet precise.
Depending on the Daily E6 model and engine combination selected, a variety of transmission ratios are available to best suit the application. Manual Daily E6 variants also receive a dashboard-mounted ‘Eco Switch’ which, when engaged, ensures power and torque are reduced to save fuel.
Full Automatic
Drivers preferring the added convenience of a full automatic transmission can select the market-leading 8-speed Hi-Matic.
This transmission provides the operator with an effortless driving experience and seamless power delivery thanks to a self-adaptive shift strategy that results in correct gear selection and shifts that take less than 200 milliseconds. Thanks to its 8-speeds, the engine will always be operating at its optimal speed and efficiency.
The Hi-Matic can also be used as a sequential transmission allowing the driver to select the gears manually via the ‘plus’ and ‘minus’ positions, providing additional control should the road conditions or payload require it. Other benefits of the Hi-Matic include lower maintenance and repair costs, while an external oil cooler and 2-speed fan keep the unit cool in the hottest Australian conditions.
To assist in reducing fuel consumption, the Hi-Matic also features both ‘Eco’ and ‘Power’ modes. When ‘Eco’ is selected, the transmission reduces the engine’s available torque and makes the horsepower curve more linear while ‘Power’ mode holds the vehicle in each gear for longer for even crisper acceleration if required.