Need to be seen to be green? Take a look at the emission free Peugeot e-Partner! Leading the ‘charge’ (sorry) in the smaller van sector is the Peugeot e-Partner (together with the lookalikes from Toyota, Citroen and Vauxhall). With the increase of low or even zero emission zones in our towns and cities, many couriers and delivery van drivers are looking at electric vans. The Ford Transit Connect does face competition from other small vans, and there are plenty of others that might turn your head… all I can say is that while others might squeak ahead on their user-friendly interiors or a knock-out front end, the Ford Transit Connect often has them beat by having all that AND an MPG rating that will save you a packet in fuel costs! Perfect for short or long-hop delivery drivers.Ģ: Peugeot e-Partner – A Small Van with Green Credentials Overall, the Connect handles like a dream, feeling like a much sportier vehicle than it looks! This truly is a small van that packs a punch in the small van sector and nowhere is that more obvious in its excellent cabin – in fact, it's one of the best I've ever sat in. Under the bonnet is an impressive 1.5 litre EcoBlue Diesel engine that returns anywhere between 58.9mpg to 68.9mpg! The gearbox is responsive – the 6-speed box really makes itself felt - and is complemented well by a low turning circle and car-like comfort. Payload across the models starts at 679kg, and can top out at 961kgs with the bigger variants. You’ll even get in a 3.4 metre long load if you opt for the optional load through bulkhead. But while it might seem like it's under siege from the other players, don't believe the hype, the Ford Transit Connect is a huge force to be reckoned with.įord says the Connect is big on choice and big on space… and they're not wrong! Even with the shortest L1 models you're looking at 1.2m wide x 1.2m high back doors, a 43cm wide x 1.2m wide side sliding door & an excellent loadspace length of 1.5m, width at 1.5m at max and 1.2m between the wheel arches which can easily fit 1 or 2 Euro pallets secured in place with lashing points & multiple hook points. While it sounds like the usual catchy marketing speak, it's 100% backed up by this excellent small van that has watched new arrivals in its sector from Vauxhall, Citroen, Peugeot and Toyota muscle in. With a great compromise between loadspace and ease of driving, look no further than the Ford Transit Connect.īig on space, big on choice. If you’re delivering in towns, cities and their suburbs, you’ll know that manoeuvrability and ease of parking are a huge bonus when you’re doing dozens of drops a day. Well, let's take a look at the 5 vans below as a starting point: 1: Ford Transit Connect - The Staple Small Van Leasing them makes the best sense - because businesses pay fixed monthly payments for brand-new vans covered by manufacturer warranties - but where do you start with choosing the right van? But when it comes to vans, there's a huge choice available. Ī good delivery service needs reliable vehicles. This might explain why the courier and express delivery market which had previously grown in volume annually by around 8% rose by 33% in 2020 and a report issued in 2021 estimated a further rise of 14% for that year. This has led to a change in habits and now, even though we’re OK to go out and visit the stores, our natural instinct is often to reach for a device and click to order. When we couldn’t leave home to go to the shops (many of which were closed anyway) we relied on things that we’d bought online being brought to our doors. It’s little surprise that the Covid-19 pandemic is probably responsible for the huge increase in the demand for home delivery services. So, here's Vanarama Van Expert Tom Roberts to take a look at the best vans for delivery companies available to lease right now. Delivery companies need reliable, spacious vans to provide top-notch delivery service. What do you see if you spend a little time looking out of your window at home on an average weekday? Vans dropping all sizes and shapes of parcels at neighbours houses (or even your own!).
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