XLT: THe AUV of Native Assemblers

**True Faith** · October 3rd, 2008 07:24 AM

This is a 16 seater passenger "XLT" PUJ in Tarlac...

Powered by an Isuzu C240 diesel engine

Considered as a workhorse in Central Luzon...

Assemblers of this vehicle are mostly located in Apalit, Pampanga...

**True Faith** · October 3rd, 2008 07:56 AM

Apalit, Pampanga made XLT...

**True Faith** · October 3rd, 2008 08:36 AM

Another version....Honda CRV look

**niky** · October 3rd, 2008 02:01 PM

I remember we were talking to the MVPMAP about the XLT during our meet with them before... it's a shame that this grassroots assembly program isn't better supported by the government, as the XLTs are a more modern alternative to the Jeepney.

**architect** · October 3rd, 2008 03:42 PM

Yup it is really a shame but not surprising the XLT movement (like its counterparts in the other regions) has never been supported by the government.

Inherent in its failure to progress further is also the lack of standard specifications and dimensions, which severely restricts acceptance and replication beyond its original area of service.

**jpdm** · October 4th, 2008 07:19 AM

Originally Posted by architect

Yup it is really a shame but not surprising the XLT movement (like its counterparts in the other regions) has never been supported by the government.

Inherent in its failure to progress further is also the lack of standard specifications and dimensions, which severely restricts acceptance and replication beyond its original area of service.

Agree architect.

If these native manufacturers are given government support (by DOST in metal fabrication etc.; BOI in terms of incentives; DTI in operations and marketing) I think their full potential can be harnessed.