Suzuki Every H.K. Mini Fire Van (MPSV) (10RF-030)

10RF-030 is a model of a Suzuki Every (DA64V). More specifically it is a model of a fire engine operating in Hong Kong Fire Service Department fleet, named MRV: Mini Rescue Van.

The 5th generation Suzuki Every (known as DA64V) is a minivan produced from 2005 to 2015. It's a Kei car powered by an inline 3 cylinder engine with 660cc. This model looks similar to the 6th generation Every (DA17V), however there are some details that confirm Era Car modeled the 5th generation (DA64V) and not the 6th generation (DA17V). First, on the front of the vehicle, the DA64V features 5 lines of ventilation holes, while the DA17V has 6 - there are two lines to the side of the licence plate instead of just one. Second, the top 2 lines of ventilation holes (the ones between the headlights and that are thinner than the ones below), have the same width as the the ones below on DA64V, but are much wider on DA17V going across the front, from one headlight to the other. Third, on the back of the vehicle, the center brake light from DA64V is wider than the trunk handle and is mounted really close to the glass, while on the DA17V, the center brake light has roughly the same width as the trunk handle, and is mounted a little bit higher in relation to the glass.

10RF-030 is a scale model of a real vehicle, with accurate details down to the exact licence plates, lettering and badging, and the roof attachments (light bar and antenna?). Other details of note are the tire pressure markings above the wheel wells, as well as a small mirror (?) on the left side of the hood. The model is categorized as a MPsV: Mini Passenger Van. The Hong Kong Fire Service Department does not include this vehicle in their Fire Vehicle section but instead on the "Others" section hinting this to be a support vehicle and not an operational one. They describe this type of vehicle as follows:

*"This Pod carries breathing apparatus, reserve breathing apparatus cylinders and detection equipment. This Pod will be delivered to radiological, biological and chemical incidents on a Hook-lift-truck where large quantity of breathing apparatus is required."*

This description does not seem to be accurate, and was likely intended for a different appliance. The classic 12 inch steel wheels were also modeled, although with one less hole (part number 43210-72J00-ZBP). In addition, the Suzuki Every features suspension, which is uncommon among Era Car models.

The normal edition (10RN-031) is another fire engine of the Hong Kong Fire Service Department. However it is a MRV: Mini Rescua Van, and as such has a different roof attachment as well as different badging and licence plate. For example: "Rescue" vs "Fire" writing in the front and back of the vehicle. In addition it has a different interior, without a second row of seats or a second row of windows.

One quirk of this model is the naming "MPSV" in all caps in the box model, whereas the Hong Kong Fire Service Department an other entities use a lower case "s": MPsV, so that the Ps only refer to one word (Passenger), and not two. However both the real car and the model feature MPSV in all caps on the rear quarter panel.

In the table below you can see the dimensions of the model. Consider some margin of error, given how small the units are, and the difficulty of capturing accurate measurements without damaging the model.

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## Gallery

### Model

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### Box

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### Official Images

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### Real Vehicle

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### With 10RN-031

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