Our test vehicle, with 1.9-litre turbo-diesel and six-speed manual transmission, is drive-away priced at only $28,990 for ABN holders. It offers the choice of a single swing-up tailgate, like our example, or optional twin-swing barn doors with 180-degree opening for those wanting rear forklift access.
The menu of standard features, which includes 16-inch alloy wheels and 215/70 R16 tyres with a full-size spare, offers niceties you might not expect for such a low price, including air conditioning, power steering with tilt-adjustable steering wheel, tyre pressure monitoring, reversing camera and a quality audio system with 7.0-inch screen and Bluetooth connectivity, to name a few.
The G10 also surprises with its long list of passive and active safety features, yet two of the most desirable features in a manual van – hill start assist and cruise control – are not included, which smacks of cost containment in the wrong areas.