New SAF Utility Vehicles

[Shibadog]

8 hours ago, Bobo07 said:

 

I like this but it is probably only for N. America mkt, same as the outback xt. We only get the NA version...

[Meanmachine]

50 minutes ago, Beregond said:

actually i am curious if they choosing manual or auto model 😁

      Best to have both options- one for city and base driving, the other for rugged overseas training and elevated driving experience.

[Mkl22]

1 hour ago, Meanmachine said:

      Best to have both options- one for city and base driving, the other for rugged overseas training and elevated driving experience.

For City just use grab. Will be cheaper overall! 😂

[Meanmachine]

27 minutes ago, Mkl22 said:

For City just use grab. Will be cheaper overall! 😂

    One bro mention earlier, highly unlikely to get G class for SAF colonel and above to drive such expensive & branded off roaders, they have already removed Military vehicles for high ranking opicers on duty, no more personal driver been deployed per car.

    The monthly salary is more than enough to pay for such trip, thy rather get a normal Jap / Korean SUV/ MPV car for personal use .

[Mkl22]

33 minutes ago, Meanmachine said:

    One bro mention earlier, highly unlikely to get G class for SAF colonel and above to drive such expensive & branded off roaders, they have already removed Military vehicles for high ranking opicers on duty, no more personal driver been deployed per car.

    The monthly salary is more than enough to pay for such trip, thy rather get a normal Jap / Korean SUV/ MPV car for personal use .

Ya should have done it earlier. Already lack of manpower, so do these needless duties for what? Driver for commander, driver for CO. What a waste of manpower. At most a driver for CDF and for each the chief of army navy and Air Force. 

[yishunite]

7 hours ago, Beregond said:

actually i am curious if they choosing manual or auto model 😁

Original GD 240 was manual. Replacement GD 240 in 1999 was auto.

Both I only know was driven by VM in and out of workshop 😆

[Thaiyotakamli]

Why not this?

then maybe can build at sg plant too

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022-hyundai-santa-cruz-first-look-review/amp/

 

 

[Sdf4786k]

It after all a farm vehicle with no rocket science

Ladder chassis.. most Company can build from scratch n made it cheap..

[Didu]

I don't think Govt is going out of its way looking for a sleek good looking replacement. Below might be their pre-requisite which may end up with a very different looking vehicle. Feel free to amend or append:

• Meets operational needs
• Meets budget allocation
• Align with Green Plan 2030
• Protect vehicle occupants from being crushed by an armored personnel carrier (This one's a maybe)
• ...

[therock]

14 minutes ago, Didu said:

I don't think Govt is going out of its way looking for a sleek good looking replacement. Below might be their pre-requisite which may end up with a very different looking vehicle. Feel free to amend or append:

• Meets operational needs
• Meets budget allocation
• Align with Green Plan 2030
• Protect vehicle occupants from being crushed by an armored personnel carrier (This one's a maybe)
• ...

Soldier's requirements:

- got USB?

- got USB? yes, many many needed for all the items 

- got GPS?

- got power steering?

- got autopark?

- got rear camera?

- got 360 camera?

- got turbo? What's the 0-100?

- got memory seats?

- got Apple Carplay?

[Albeniz]

Budget constraint.

Should get Daihatsu Hijet.

Edited April 4, 2021 by Albeniz

[inlinesix]

1 minute ago, Albeniz said:

Budget constraint.

They should get Daihatsu Hijet.

Confirm stuck in mud.

Need to standby tow truck

[t0y0ta]

The exact replacement for current Defender in terms of function, off road capability and flexible configurations is the Land Cruiser 70 series.

Should be a no brainer if SAF is really serious.

[therock]

6 hours ago, therock said:

Soldier's requirements:

- got USB?

- got USB? yes, many many needed for all the items 

- got GPS?

- got power steering?

- got autopark?

- got rear camera?

- got 360 camera?

- got turbo? What's the 0-100?

- got memory seats?

- got Apple Carplay?

Wait.. I forgot one very important one that always gets complaints....

what conti car with high omv, how come don’t have ah : rear air con vents ... 😂 

[Mkl22]

2 hours ago, t0y0ta said:

The exact replacement for current Defender in terms of function, off road capability and flexible configurations is the Land Cruiser 70 series.

Should be a no brainer if SAF is really serious.

Land cruiser 70 series only has the 4.0l diesel I think. Should be a drinker. 

[t0y0ta]

3 minutes ago, Mkl22 said:

Land cruiser 70 series only has the 4.0l diesel I think. Should be a drinker. 

Yah.... but army can afford cheap untaxed diesel lah.....

[Lethalstrike]

39 minutes ago, Mkl22 said:

Land cruiser 70 series only has the 4.0l diesel I think. Should be a drinker. 

LC70 series has the option to be fitted with a reserve fuel tank to extend its operational range. And it's not those external fuel drums carried at the back, but it's located at the undercarriage. Up to 180L of diesel can be carried for exceptional range, on certain configurations of the LC70. 

There's a 4.5L V8 turbo diesel commonly specced on civilian variants selling in Australia and a 4.2L inline six NA diesel. The 4.2L inline six is the one which is truly the reliable and simple workhorse of an engine.

But the SAF might reject the 4.2L, as its definitely down on power compared to the more modern turbo diesel powerplants. And it definitely won't be Euro 7 compliant in the near future.

 

 

[SGCM928]

This GMC Hummer EV fit the bill? It is environmental friendly, wide foot print for better all terrain performance and versatile (2 version to chose from). 

https://www.gmc.com/electric/hummer-ev