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See the trucks
Get up close with a six-truck mix of DAF XD, XF and XG+ models and experience the New Generation range in person.
23 January – 26 February 2027
See New Generation DAF. Up close.
Six red New Generation DAF trucks. Three models. Seven stops. Get inside a mix of XD, XF and XG+ and experience New Generation DAF in person.
New Generation DAF Roadshow
New Generation DAF is coming to you.
From Bombay to Invercargill, the 2027 Roadshow brings a six-truck mix of New Generation DAF XD, XF and XG+ models closer to operators and drivers around New Zealand. Step inside the trucks, try the simulator, see the new DAF merchandise range and talk directly with the team who supports DAF here.
6 trucks
New Generation DAF on tour
7 stops
Bombay to Invercargill
2 islands
A national Roadshow
XD · XF · XG+
Three NGD models on tour
Stop 1 · Public opening
The Roadshow starts at Bombay.
Join us at the Bombay Truck Show for the public opening of the New Generation DAF Roadshow.
DateSaturday 23 January 2027
VenueBombay Truck Show · Bombay Rugby Club
Location30 Paparata Road, Bombay
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Try the DAF simulator
Take a virtual drive in New Generation DAF around Eindhoven, the home of DAF.
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See the new DAF merchandise
Bombay will be one of the first places to see selected items from the new New Zealand DAF range.
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Talk to the DAF team
Ask questions, compare the range and talk through what New Generation DAF could look like in your operation.
23 January – 26 February 2027
Seven stops across New Zealand
The Roadshow begins at Bombay before heading south through the Southpac and authorised DAF dealer network.
Saturday 23 January
Bombay
Bombay Truck Show · Bombay Rugby Club
30 Paparata Road, Bombay
Directions ↗Tuesday 2 February
Hamilton
Southpac Trucks, Hamilton
36 Earthmover Crescent, Burbush
Directions ↗Wednesday 3 February
Waharoa
Heavy Diesel Ltd
56 Factory Road, Waharoa
Directions ↗Friday 5 February
Masterton
Commercial Fleet Services
14 Pakihi Road, Waingawa
Directions ↗Tuesday 23 February
Nelson
Commercial Vehicle Centre (CVC)
551 Lower Queen Street, Richmond
Directions ↗Wednesday 24 February
Christchurch
Transport Repairs Ltd
357 West Coast Road, Templeton
Directions ↗Friday 26 February
Invercargill
Transport Repairs Ltd
8 Kinloch Street, Prestonville
Directions ↗Bombay Truck Show is the public opening. For details about the other Roadshow stops, contact your local Southpac or DAF team.
The DAF experience
More than a walk-around.
The Roadshow gives you time to get properly acquainted with New Generation DAF — inside the cab, behind the simulator and face to face with the people who know the trucks.
Get inside the trucks
Sit in the cabs and compare visibility, space, storage and working environment across the XD, XF and XG+.
Take a virtual drive
Try the DAF simulator and experience New Generation DAF around Eindhoven.
See the new DAF merchandise
Get an early look at selected items from the new New Zealand DAF merchandise range.
Talk to the people behind DAF
Meet the Southpac and DAF team, ask questions and talk about what suits your operation.
Why New Generation DAF?
Designed around the job and the driver
The Roadshow is the easiest way to see what the New Generation changes mean in the real world.
Efficiency
More from every kilometre
New Generation DAF is shaped around lower running costs, with aerodynamic cab design and an efficiency-focused PACCAR driveline working together to help make every kilometre count.
Safety & visibility
See more around the truck
Large windows, thoughtful cab design and integrated camera and safety technology help give the driver a clearer view of what is happening around the vehicle.
Driver comfort
A better place to spend the day
More space, practical storage, a quiet cab and a driver-focused layout make NGD a more comfortable place to drive, work and rest.
Built around the driver
Step inside New Generation DAF.
A quiet, spacious cab with room to drive, work and rest. The Roadshow is your chance to experience the NGD interior properly.
XD. XF. XG+.
Meet the trucks on tour
The Roadshow brings three distinct New Generation DAF models together in 7 different configurations - from distribution and vocational work through regional and premium long-haul transport.
Distribution & vocational
XD
Designed for distribution and vocational work, with a low-mounted cab, excellent direct vision and a driver-focused layout for busy working environments.
- Cab focus
- Low-mounted, high-visibility cab
- Applications
- Distribution, vocational, urban & regional
- Best suited to
- Day-to-day working environments
Regional & long-haul
XF
A versatile New Generation DAF for regional and long-haul work, balancing transport efficiency, driver comfort and cab space across demanding applications.
- Cab focus
- Versatile sleeper cab
- Applications
- Regional and long-haul transport
- Best suited to
- Operators balancing efficiency and comfort
The flagship
XG+
DAF’s largest New Generation cab, created for drivers who spend serious time on the road and want maximum space, comfort and presence.
- Cab focus
- DAF's largest cab
- Applications
- Premium long-haul transport
- Best suited to
- Drivers spending serious time on the road
Southpac Backed
Backed from Cape to the Bluff
Southpac has supported New Zealand operators for decades. When you buy a DAF, you get nationwide parts and service backup, genuine PACCAR parts, trained technicians and a team that stands behind the product.
NZ Owned & Operated
No offshore call centres — real people, across both islands
0508 22 55 77
TRP Assist — dedicated Southpac support line
Nationwide
Branches and dealers, wherever the job takes you
Genuine
PACCAR parts and factory-trained technicians
Roadshow FAQs
What is the New Generation DAF Roadshow?
A seven-stop New Zealand tour built around five red New Generation DAF trucks, featuring a mix of XD, XF and XG+ models, plus the simulator experience, new DAF merchandise and the Southpac team.
Is Bombay Truck Show open to the public?
Yes. Bombay Truck Show on Saturday 23 January 2027 is the public opening of the Roadshow.
How do I find out more about my local stop?
The Roadshow continues through Hamilton, Waharoa, Masterton, Nelson, Christchurch and Invercargill. Contact your local Southpac or DAF team for the latest details about the stop near you.
Which DAF trucks will be there?
The 6-truck Roadshow fleet is made up of a mix of New Generation DAF XD, XF and XG+ models.
Can I get inside the trucks?
Yes. One of the reasons for taking the Roadshow around New Zealand is to let people experience the cab environment, space, driving position and controls in person.
What is the DAF simulator experience?
The simulator gives visitors a virtual drive in New Generation DAF around Eindhoven, the home of DAF. No truck licence is required to have a go.
Will the new DAF merchandise be available?
Yes. The Roadshow will be the first place to see selected items from the new New Zealand DAF merchandise range before wider release.
Talk to the team
Talk to a DAF Specialist
Questions about a Roadshow stop or New Generation DAF? Tell us where you are and what you’re looking for, and the Southpac DAF team will point you in the right direction.
ON THE ROAD ACROSS NZ
