Top 5 vans for your transport business
August 18, 2015
Being a transporter, it’s always a great feeling when you get yourself a new vehicle, whether for your man and van or removals business. We know shopping around for a new van can be stressful, so we’ve put together a list of 5 of the best vans currently available on the market.
Ford Transit Custom
The long-time favourite of the man and van industry has stepped up. it's game yet again and Ford’s latest offering is more economical and even more impressive then before. Available in both short and long wheelbase, the Transit is definitely one of the market’s more reliable options.
Key Stats
- Price: in the region of £30,000
- Ford EcoBlue 2.0L TDCi
- 42.2mpg to 47.1mpg
- up to 6.8 cubic metres of load space
Mercedes Sprinter
The Sprinter is the van that has come to define the entire large van sector, and with over 1,700 variants of the new 2023 model, we can see why. For the first time ever, the Mercedes Sprinter is available with front-wheel drive in addition to the rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD or 4x4) version.
Key Stats
- Price: £25,000 - £40,000
- 2.1 – 3.0 Litre engine (depending on model)
- 29.1mpg to 32.1mpg
- up to 17.0 cubic metres (depending on model)
In 2020, Mercedes also launched an electric version of the Sprinter.
Volkswagen Transporter T6.1
The second most popular medium-sized van in the UK, the latest VW Transporter comes with a range of new economy and comfort features. The latest version also offers the highest mpg of all the vans on this list, which is aided by VW’s BlueMotion technology coming as standard.
Key Stats
- Price: £25,000 - £60,000
- 2.0 Litre diesel or petrol engine
- 29.4mpg to 40.4mpg
- 6.7 or 9.3 cubic metres (depending on model)
Nissan e-NV2000
With environmental vans becoming more popular, we felt it only right to include one on this list. The Nissan e-NV2000 is currently the largest electric van on the market, despite it only being a compact. Perfect for city-based running around, it may just be the vehicle your courier services business is missing! The e-NV2000 is also exempt from the London Congestion Charge, potentially saving you a fortune in future.
Key Stats
- Price: £23,000 to £35,000
- Charging time – 7.5 hours
- Range – 120 miles
- 4.2 cubic metres load space
Fiat Ducato
Last but not least, the Fiat Ducato is the most economically friendly large van on the market. Offering over 10,000 different configurations, there is definitely a Ducato van out there to suit your businesses needs.
Key Stats
- Price: £22,000 - £50,000
- 2.2 Litre diesel engine
- 34.4 – 40.1mpg
- Up 17 cubic metres load space (depending on model)
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