STEPPING INTO THE NEW AGE
The Manta Ray is a mid-range van that has been in the New Age stable since 2013. It has received a number of upgrades over time and has proven to be one of New Age’s bestsellers. This new Limited Edition iteration stands out predominantly for its new chassis, touted to save approximately 29kg compared to its predecessor. Other upgrades include the adoption of Alucobond exterior smooth panels — previously reserved for more premium models — and increased water carrying capacity.
BELOW DECK
The new chassis is a refinement from parent company Walkinshaw Group, with the Manta Ray being the very first van fitted with the chassis officially known as Walkinshaw 2.0. New Age outlined a number of changes to achieve weight saving and more.
The number of floor supports in the chassis have been minimised to only where they are needed, and reducing the amount of joins in the floor has helped here. On top of this, the number of chassis outriggers has also been reduced by using full height components with punch holes. Pressed front and rear members provide
