The front independent suspension has been refined since it's introduction two years ago providing very good handling. Chassis, suspension and transmission are made ​​of a good quality reinforced steel gave Berliet reputation of beeing indestructible. All models offers a 4 speed gearbox with well spaced ratios whiletThe competition still has only 3 speed. Instant-start thanks to "Dynastar" and the Zenith carburetor inverted-EX (Stromberg license).