Iveco
Campagnola
The Iveco Campagnola is
part of the Iveco brand and is derived from Massif, the 4x4 off-road vehicle.
Iveco is one of the few global manufacturers to offer a complete range of
all-wheel-drive vehicles and with Massif the company has entered a completely
new sector of professional transport for the first time offering two light
off-road vehicles. Iveco Campagnola extends the range with a model specifically
for passenger transport, without sacrificing the authentic off-road features
behind the success of its ancestor: separate chassis, all-wheel-drive, high
mobility and exceptional off-road capability. In addition to offering the
qualities of comfort and driveability demanded by a modern off-road vehicle.
Iveco Campagnola has
adopted the Massif off-road cutting-edge technology, with a strong impression
that sets it apart from the Sports Utility Vehicle used mainly on metalled
roads. A return to the origins of 4x4 that makes compromising between road and
off-road vehicles a thing of the past. Like Massif, the new Campagnola is
suitable for all terrains, capable of offering specific optimal performance and
tackling extreme off-road routes with confidence. The gradeability at full-load
is 100%, with an approach angle of 50°, a departure angle of 34° and a ramp
angle of 33°. The standard fording depth is 500 m, the all-wheel-drive is
disengageable - with traction on the rear axle - to ensure considerably reduced
fuel consumption.
As a people carrier,
the Iveco Campagnola uses the original form of the sporty off-road vehicle,
reinventing the authentic spirit of the 4x4 with a modern twist. Its
appearance, designed by Giugiaro and the Fiat Centro Stile is very endearing
and makes it particularly attractive its front reflecting the family style of
Iveco vehicles with its charachteristic radiator grille.
Available only with 3
doors and 4 seats, Iveco Campagnola has a wheelbase of 2452 mm, is 4248 mm long,
1750 mm wide and 2050 mm high. It is equipped with the Daily 3 litre Euro 4 HPT
4-cylinder 16-valve turbodiesel range recognized as the best engine in its
class. With its Variable Geometry Turbocharger, it delivers 176 hp at
3,200-3,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 400 Nm at 1,250-3000 rpm.
The 6-speed FPT 2840
with overdrive is linked to the transfer case allowing a choice of 4x2 or 4x4
traction. It has 12 forward gears and 2 in reverse. The excellent combination
of components takes its inspiration from the Daily range, the transfer box is
linked to the front and rear axles via the transmission shafts. This provides a
drive ratio of approximately 1:1 and the engagement of all-wheel-drive is
selectable when the vehicle is in high range. In low range only all-wheel-drive
is available. The parking brake is mounted on the rear axle output flange of
the transfer box, resulting in a more powerful braking torque since it is
multiplied by the drive axle ratio. This is an extremely important feature
because it means that the vehicle can be held by its parking brake in all the
impressive gradients it can climb.
The separate chassis
with axles mounted on parabolic leaf springs is a no-compromise choice: the
separate chassis ensures the high structural stresses of off-road use avoid
being transmitted to the body structure, preserving longevity. The leaf springs
provide axle location and body suspension without the need for extra drive- or
braking-force reaction members or axle location links to the vehicle chassis.
The parabolic leaf springs serve a double role of suspension of the chassis and
axle location. The suspension layout facilitates the reactions to the drive and
braking torque without the need for additional links or forks: a definite
advantage for off-road vehicles. The front axle is equipped with double-acting
hydraulic dampers, the rear axle with double acting gas dampers. The system is
completed by front and rear antiroll stabilizing bars. The maximum load of the
front and rear axle is respectively 1175kg and 1750kg with the maximum vehicle
load of 2650kg.
The braking system
incorporates a double hydraulic circuit with a vacuum servo-assistance circuit
which actuates the disc brakes all round, ventilated on the front axle. The
parking brake is a cable-actuated drum brake, mounted on the transfer box for
improved braking torque with a multiplication factor matching the drive axle
ratio.
235/85R16 tyres
suitable for all surfaces are included in the base vehicle specification with
the choice of specific off-road tyres mountable on the standard steel rims or
on optional aluminium rims.
Available in two
historical colours, sage green and ivory with echoes of the past, Iveco
Campagnola offers equipment and features more often found in ordinary cars than
off-road vehicles. The interior has plenty to offer, with electric front
windows, leather upholstery even for the steering wheel and transmission
controls, climate control, radio/CD player with 4 speakers and optional GPS
system. Outside the Iveco Campagnola "Opening Edition" nameplate
displays on both sides the vehicle's logo and number indicating a limited
production series. The wheel rims and the bodywork are in matching colours
while the bumper and mudguards are finished in matt. Iveco Campagnola is
equipped with a engageable rear differential lock, ABS, Immobilizer and
anti-theft device.
