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{{Infobox automobile | {{Infobox automobile | ||
| name = Svaartaron L-Ute | | name = Svaartaron L-Ute | ||
| image = | | image = Svaartaron Blue L-Ute Truck.jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = 1970 L-Ute truck variant | ||
| manufacturer = [[ | | manufacturer = [[Svaartaron Auto Works]] | ||
| aka = Otmo Buro | | aka = Otmo Buro | ||
| production = 1950 - present | | production = 1950 - present | ||
| model_years = | | model_years = | ||
| assembly = [[ | | assembly = [[Eona|Torsfeld, Eona]], [[North Ottonia]] | ||
| designer = General Utility Vehicle Committee | | designer = General Utility Vehicle Committee, [[Jord Farrangur]] | ||
| class = {{wp|Sport Utility Vehicle|Mini-SUV}}/{{wp|Minitruck}} | | class = {{wp|Sport Utility Vehicle|Mini-SUV}}/{{wp|Minitruck}} | ||
| body_style = {{wp|Station_Wagon|3-door wagon}}<br>{{wp|Pickup Truck|2-door pickup}} | | body_style = {{wp|Station_Wagon|3-door wagon}}<br>{{wp|Pickup Truck|2-door pickup}} | ||
| layout = {{wp|Front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, four-wheel drive}} | | layout = {{wp|Front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, four-wheel drive}} | ||
| platform = [[OMC L-Utility Platform]] | | platform = [[OMC L-Utility Platform]] | ||
| related = [[Svaartaron | | related = [[Svaartaron Utility]] (many shared components, developed in-tandem), [[Svaartaron MUV]] (shared components) | ||
| engine = Turbocharged 657cc I3 engine (Daitoa)<br>Turbocharged 1.0L I4 engine (LEV)<br>1.4L I4 engine (sport trim) | | engine = Turbocharged 657cc I3 engine (Daitoa)<br>Turbocharged 1.0L I4 engine (LEV)<br>1.4L I4 engine (sport trim) | ||
| transmission = 5 speed manual<br>4 speed automatic | | transmission = 5 speed manual<br>4 speed automatic | ||
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| sp = us | | sp = us | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Svaartaron L-Ute''' is an {{wp|off-road_vehicle|all-terrain}} {{wp|Sport Utility Vehicle|Mini SUV}} and {{wp|microtruck}} produced by [[North Ottonia|North Ottonian]] automaker | The '''Svaartaron L-Ute''' is an {{wp|off-road_vehicle|all-terrain}} {{wp|Sport Utility Vehicle|Mini SUV}} and {{wp|microtruck}} produced by [[North Ottonia|North Ottonian]] automaker [[Svaartaron Auto Works|Svaartaron]] under its eponymous marque. It is the oldest model in Svaartaron's product line after the [[Svaartaron Utility]], which it is largely a smaller version of. | ||
The L-Ute is noted for its boxy appearance and its mechanical simplicity and ruggedness. The L-Ute was the first mass-produced consumer four-wheel drive vehicle to reach six digit production numbers. Since 1950, the vehicle has been popular with tradesmen and farmers, especially in areas where the roads are prone to adverse conditions or maybe poorly-maintained. Specially-built variants of the L-Ute and its | The L-Ute is noted for its boxy appearance and its mechanical simplicity and ruggedness. The L-Ute was the first mass-produced consumer four-wheel drive vehicle to reach six digit production numbers. Since 1950, the vehicle has been popular with tradesmen and farmers, especially in areas where the roads are prone to adverse conditions or maybe poorly-maintained. Specially-built variants of the L-Ute and its parent vehicle, the Utility, are used by the [[Ottonian Federal Postal Service]] and [[Ottonian Federal Guard]] to this day. | ||
The line is also noteworthy for the relatively few changes made to its design over the years; the drive systems are overall almost unchanged, although refinements have been made to the systems along with ever-improving engines. Its reliability, ease of repair, and mechanical simplicity have made it popular among workers and off-roaders alike. | The line is also noteworthy for the relatively few changes made to its design over the years; the drive systems are overall almost unchanged, although refinements have been made to the systems along with ever-improving engines. Its reliability, ease of repair, and mechanical simplicity have made it popular among workers and off-roaders alike. | ||
With the exception of a special "sport" trim, the Buro conforms to Ottonian [[Light Economic Vehicle|LEV]] regulations, and as such qualifies for special tax and regulatory incentives. A variant is also produced that conforms to Daitoan {{wp|Kei car|kei vehicle}} regulations. | With the exception of a special "sport" trim, the Buro conforms to Ottonian [[Light Economic Vehicle|LEV]] regulations, and as such qualifies for special tax and regulatory incentives. A variant is also produced that conforms to Daitoan {{wp|Kei car|kei vehicle}} regulations. | ||
==Development== | |||
[[Category: Ottonia]] | [[Category: Ottonia]] | ||
[[Category: Ajax]] | [[Category: Ajax]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category: Automotive Industry in Ottonia]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:39, 11 March 2023
| Svaartaron L-Ute | |
|---|---|
 1970 L-Ute truck variant | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Svaartaron Auto Works |
| Also called | Otmo Buro |
| Production | 1950 - present |
| Assembly | Torsfeld, Eona, North Ottonia |
| Designer | General Utility Vehicle Committee, Jord Farrangur |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mini-SUV/Minitruck |
| Body style | 3-door wagon 2-door pickup |
| Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel drive |
| Platform | OMC L-Utility Platform |
| Related | Svaartaron Utility (many shared components, developed in-tandem), Svaartaron MUV (shared components) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Turbocharged 657cc I3 engine (Daitoa) Turbocharged 1.0L I4 engine (LEV) 1.4L I4 engine (sport trim) |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual 4 speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2250 mm |
| Length | 3390 mm (kei variant) - 3650 mm (sport variant) |
| Width | 1475 mm (kei variant) - 1650 mm (standard) |
| Height | 1725 mm |
| Curb weight | 1030 kg (kei variant) - 1130 kg (sport) |
The Svaartaron L-Ute is an all-terrain Mini SUV and microtruck produced by North Ottonian automaker Svaartaron under its eponymous marque. It is the oldest model in Svaartaron's product line after the Svaartaron Utility, which it is largely a smaller version of.
The L-Ute is noted for its boxy appearance and its mechanical simplicity and ruggedness. The L-Ute was the first mass-produced consumer four-wheel drive vehicle to reach six digit production numbers. Since 1950, the vehicle has been popular with tradesmen and farmers, especially in areas where the roads are prone to adverse conditions or maybe poorly-maintained. Specially-built variants of the L-Ute and its parent vehicle, the Utility, are used by the Ottonian Federal Postal Service and Ottonian Federal Guard to this day.
The line is also noteworthy for the relatively few changes made to its design over the years; the drive systems are overall almost unchanged, although refinements have been made to the systems along with ever-improving engines. Its reliability, ease of repair, and mechanical simplicity have made it popular among workers and off-roaders alike.
With the exception of a special "sport" trim, the Buro conforms to Ottonian LEV regulations, and as such qualifies for special tax and regulatory incentives. A variant is also produced that conforms to Daitoan kei vehicle regulations.