Commercial vans; probably not as tough a shop as Christmas but not one you would want to take a gamble on either. We know how big of an investment a van is for your business and understand all your concerns and pet hates. So here is a rundown of what we deem to be the best commercial vans on the market of 2021 by category.
Best Small Van
Designed for the ones that travel light, the small van offers the ideal solution for tradesmen with private jobs. Their fuel economy and efficiency more than make up for their modest engines that know how to pack a punch.
Fiat Doblo
Some call it old fashioned, but we call it a classic. The new Fiat Doblo was the first small van on the market to offer a one tonne payload and still offer excellent capacity for its size. It's reliable, boasts better mpg than many of its competitors with its efficient range of diesel engines and offers plenty of choice! What’s not to like?
Peugeot Partner
Another one tonne loader is the new Peugeot partner. An easy to drive small van with efficient engines. While some of its best tech is reserved for higher spec models, the partner comes with tech features to help you stay safe such as an overload indicator. Its compact dimensions make driving in town a breeze, all without compromising on equipment space.
Citroen Berlingo
Arguably one of the best small vans on the market, the Citroen Berlingo will have your business going places. It has plenty of interior storage and its strongest models carry over 1000kg. Not at the price of power though, the Berligo’s engines are vigorous enough for the job while refined too. There are plenty of advanced features to keep you safe too. If a wide range of choice and good value is what you’re looking for, the Berlingo is the one for you.
Best Mid Size Van
Mid-sized vans have become increasingly popular, taking over the sales of the small van and it's no wonder. Medium sized vans are large enough and study enough for almost any specialist trade, offering the perfect between space and performance.
Peugeot Expert
The new peugeot Expect is a good all-rounder in the mid-sized van class. It offers plenty of payload (up to 1400kg for the largest of the range), and is nice to drive with a likeable engine. The van has lots of safety kit available such as autonomous emergency braking, traffic sign recognition and driver fatigue monitor. All available at an affordable price tag and cheap running costs.
Mercedes Benz Vito
The Mercedes Benz Vito definitely pulls out all the stops as a premium, higher end option in the mid-sized van range. Its excellent build quality and the safety features that come as standard are second to none. Although it lacks a high roof, its front-wheel-drive and rear-wheel-drive options make the new Vito van one of the best vans for versatility. If your job has you doing long journeys, look to buy Mercedes Vito vans for your fleet to offer your team high quality driving experience that they deserve.
Toyota Proace
As well as its payload of 1.4 tonne, the new Toyota Proace has a lot to boast about with an industry leading 5 year warranty and sound range of engines. The proace is tough to fault. It offers excellent value to drivers looking for an affordable van with plenty of kit. The van’s safety and security surpasses most in its range with forward collision warning if a sudden collision is detected and a pre-collision system to scan surrounding to avoid potential impact.
Best Large Van
While pricer than the medium sized van, large vans offer a more extensive range of kit for your business and their choice of specific payloads and wheelbases are just the beginning.
Mercedes Benz Sprinter
You guessed it, the big van driver favourite in the UK. As all Mercedes Benz vans, the sprinter offers an element of luxury as a premium option to the big van range. As such, the Sprinter comes with lots of cutting edge technology as standard and a good view of the road with its high driving position. This is a particularly popular van amongst the delivery industry.
Fiat Ducato
Not everyone’s favourite choice but the Ducato is not one to be overlooked. It’s competitive payload and extreme fuel efficiency of over 44mpg make the Ducato the underdog of the big van range. This one isn’t for the one’s looking for a fun ride but for savvier ones of the bunch wanting to cash in on its 1,655kg payload and cheap running costs.
Ford Transit Van
While you can find better vans in the range with a better payload to carry items, the transit van offers unrivalled comfort for those long drives. This van is easy to drive and has an engine which meets the Euro 6 standards.
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