Pampanga XLT-AUV jeepney
The Pampanga XLT-AUV in Diesel n' Steel: PHP 67,000, 26 seats, a 1970s modernised jeepney in game form, with its earnings on all three Bulacan routes.
The Pampanga XLT-AUV is the odd one out in the Diesel n' Steel garage. It is not a jeepney in the traditional sense: it represents the XLT style of Asian utility vehicle and modernised jeepney that appeared in the Philippines in the 1970s and 1980s. It costs PHP 67,000, seats 26 plus 3 with sabit, and it is the heaviest vehicle in the game at 3,100 kg gross.
Players either love the looks or find it the strangest thing on the road. Either way, the numbers are worth reading before the price tag.
Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | PHP 67,000 |
| Seats | 26, plus 3 with sabit |
| Fuel tank | 50 L |
| Gross weight | 3,100 kg |
| Net weight | 1,800 kg |
What it earns
| Route | Full-load total |
|---|---|
| Guiguinto - Bulakan | PHP 319 to 377 |
| Balagtas - Bulakan | PHP 377 to 435 |
| Malolos - Bulakan via Atlag | PHP 667 to 725 |
Six seats more than the Milwaukee for PHP 8,000 less, which is why the XLT-AUV is the more defensible of the two expensive purchases. It is still beaten comfortably by the DF Devera at PHP 50,000.
The weight question
At 1,800 kg net, the XLT-AUV is the heaviest jeepney in the game. That shows up in two places: braking distance and tire wear. Fit decent brakes early. The free B-01 gives you 600 Nm of brake torque and a 3 star part life, while the PHP 3,500 B-05 gives 1,000 Nm and a 10 star life rating, which is a lot of value on a vehicle this heavy.
Tires are the other place the weight is felt. The free T-01 is a 3 star life rating, and the PHP 1,600 T-05 is 10 star traction with a 9 star life rating, which on a 1,800 kg vehicle pays for itself in fewer replacements.
Who it suits
| Your preference | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Classic jeepney look | Not for you |
| Maximum seating for under PHP 70,000 | Good fit, 26 plus 3 |
| The best value jeepney in the game | Miss. The DF Devera costs less and seats more |
| Something nobody else is driving | Strong fit |
Financing it
If you have PHP 67,000 to spend on a vehicle, the honest arithmetic points at the DF Devera plus a full set of parts for the difference. PHP 50,000 for the Devera leaves PHP 17,000 for an engine, brakes, tires, battery and fluids, which is enough to make it genuinely quick and reliable.
If you have already bought the Devera and want a second vehicle, the XLT-AUV is the more sensible of the two expensive options. The garage-wide comparison is on every jeepney: stats and prices.
FAQ
How much does the XLT-AUV cost?
PHP 67,000.
What is an XLT-AUV?
A style of Asian utility vehicle and modernised jeepney that became popular in the Philippines in the 1970s and 1980s.
How many seats does it have?
26, plus 3 with sabit enabled.
Is it worth buying over the DF Devera?
Not on earnings. The Devera costs less, seats more and returns more per trip.
