8 New Commercial Vans for 2018
Europe's top vehicle manufacturers are rolling out their updated commercial van ranges for 2018. Here's a quick look at what couriers and van drivers can expect from the likes of Ford, Citroen, Mercedes-Benz and more this year.
Ford Transit Custom
- New plug-in hybrid model
- External styling improvements including HID headlamps and a 3 bar grille
- Ford Sync 3 car entertainment system installed as standard
- Improved dashboard layout
- Urban EcoNetic model with stop/start technology and low rolling resistance tyres
- A larger, rear loading space
- A new and improved sliding door checking mechanism to securely hold doors open for loading
Ford Transit Connect
- External styling improvements including 3 bar grille, smaller headlights, lower bumper & spoiler
- Fiesta style interior
- Improved engine options - 1.0 EcoBoost with 'cylinder deactivation' to save fuel when not fully loaded and 1.5 EcoBlue turbodiesel - improved fuel injection, turbocharging, emissions control & friction reduction
- Six speed gearbox as standard
- Intelligent speed limiter
- Pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection
- Side wind stabilisation
- Active park assist
Ford Transit Courier
- New interior styling
- Improved engine options
- External styling improvements based on the Transit Connect
- Active grille shutter system for increased engine airflow & reduced aero-drag
- Six speed gearbox as standard
LDV G10
- Refined European cabin styling
- Electric version
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
- Latest driver assistance technology
- Improved engine options including new four cylinder & v6 diesel engines
- Built in communications module for fleet managers to use with Mercedes Pro desktop software
- eSprinter electric version available - fully charged in 60 mins and Mercedes Pro software for energy monitoring and charge management
- Adaptive stability control
- Crosswind assist
- Twin and panel cab van options available
Nissan e-NV200
- Extended range of up to 174 miles. A 60% improvement over the previous version
- Refridgeration model added
- New panel van & kombi variants available
Peugeot Partner
- New interior styling with influenced from the Peugeot 3008 Crossover
- Car-like driving style
- Electric version available
Volkswagen e-Crafter
- Heavy duty electric version
- Refined, modern interior
- 3 seats
- Flexible loading options including ProSafe load-lashing system and Flex-Rack setup
- 120 mile range
What do you think of the new 2018 ranges? Is an electric van an option for you and your business? Let us know
25 January 2018