DAF refreshes LF with new 'urban friendly' engine and safety options

DAF has refreshed its LF range with a new ‘city friendly’ engine, exterior design and optional lowered passenger window to enhance safety.

The DAF LF, operating in the 7.5- to 18-tonne range, can now be specified with a 3.8-litre PACCAR engine, the PX-4.

This has two power ratings: 156hp and 172hp with maximum torque of 500 and 600 Nm respectively between 1,200 and 2,000 rpm.

DAF is marketing this option specifically for its LF City, for light, urban distribution.

Both 4.5-litre (PX-5) and 6.7-litre (PX-7) engines featuring from 184hp up to 325hp are available.

The exterior design includes chrome strips on the grille and the new logo panel, with the letters DAF with chrome outlines.

Another addition for the New LF is the optional lower window in the passenger door to optimise passenger side visibility in urban environments, allowing the driver to see cyclists and pedestrians alongside the cab.

The New LF (from 8 tonnes GVW and with rear air suspension) comes standard with Advanced Emergency Braking System, Forward Collision Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Departure Warning System.

DAF is also offering DAF Connect, its fleet management system, on the New LF.