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A load volume in a class of its own
The new Partner is available in two body styles
with a length of 4.38 metres and 4.63 metres, on a
single wheelbase of 2.73 metres. The height varies
between 1.81 metres and 1.83 metres according
to the particular version. These dimensions offer
benchmark loading access and enable it to meet
the varied requirements of many different types of
customers.
The load capacity of the new Partner positions it
straight away as a market leader.
In particular:
• an effective volume ranging from 3.3 m3 to 3.7 m3
with the Multi-Flex bench seat,
• a payload of 625 or 850 kg,
• an accessible load length of 1.80 metres which
can be increased to 3.0 metres when the Multi-
Flex bench seat is folded down,
• a maximum accessible width of 1.62 metres,
• a load area width between the wheel arches of
1.23 metres, making it possible to accommodate
an Euro pallet,
• a effective height of 1.25 metres,
• a load sill height of 0.584 metres.
The new Partner in its extended version offers an
even higher specifi cation:
• an effective load volume ranging from 3.7 m3 to
4.1 m3 with the Multi-Flex bench seat,
• a payload of 750 kg,
• an accessible load length of 2.05 metres which
can be increased to 3.25 metres with the Multi-
Flex bench seat folded.
While offering a higher load capacity, the new
Partner still is relatively compact in terms of size,
making it versatile and easy to drive in an urban
environment or in industrial areas.
A professionally designed load space
The load space has been designed with particular
care to ensure ease of use and robustness. For
example, the interior is protected against possible
payload damage. The inside walls are fully lined
under the bodyline and a synthetic protective
covering protects the load fl oor. By protecting the
load space against internal damage, it ensures
the appearance of the exterior bodywork remains
intact, which is important for the owner’s image.
The fl oor has six robust and practical locating rings
to hold the payload in place. In addition, different
load restraints are available, starting with a fi ve bar
driver’s ladder frame protector located behind the
driver’s seat.
At the customer’s request, however, it is possible
to equip the new Partner with several types of
bulkhead, each meeting specifi c requirements:
• mid height bulkhead,
• mid height bulkhead with grille top section,
• mid height bulkhead with grille top section and
sound insulation.
The mid height bulkheads come as standard with
a removable section in the lower part allowing
the maximum possible load length to be used in
conjunction with the Multi-Flex bench seat.
Practicality is combined with safety, thanks to
selective door locking. A button on the fascia panel, with an LED indicator, allows the load
space to be locked or unlocked independently of
the cab. This button can also be used in addition
to the central locking button.
For professional users who want to increase the
vehicle’s anti-theft protection, deadlocking is
available, which makes all the interior door opening
controls inoperative if the vehicle is broken into.
The new Partner has obtained excellent scores
in the Thatcham security assessment: 5 stars for
the anti-theft classifi cation with an alarm (4 stars
without alarm).
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