Description: The Fiat Grande Punto Van is versatile with sporty styling and hatchback handling making it a tempting proposition. The 1.3 MultiJet turbo diesel engine gives it top end speeds, yet returns an impressive 62.8 mpg. It will take a load length of 1200mm and a payload of 520kg, has well-spaced gears, a tight turning circle and super light power steering making it perfect for those tight spaces and a wise choice for those small jobs.

Final Verdict:The Punto Van is one of the best looking compact vans on the market, great fun to drive, has an excellent driving position and good fuel economy.

Description: Durable, Dependable and Economical, the Transit Connect works hard for a living. The award-winning panel van is designed, engineered and constructed to the same uncompromising standards as the larger Ford Transit, resulting in high standards of durability, functionality and of course strength. The LX pack is a real addition, with a heated windscreen (Great in cold weather), armrest (Nice in traffic), good driving position and a view of the road second only to that of the full size Transits.

Final Verdict:This workhorse has surprisingly good handling coupled with decent fuel economy, is there a need for anything more? Not in our book, this
great all rounder comes in a long wheel base version too only adding to it’s appeal. This van not only gets you to work, it helps you at work

Description: With the choice of a Euro 1 Compliant 2.0 litre or 2.5 litre turbo diesel engine, You get low emissions and almost 40 miles per gallon, Not to mention a very low insurance group of 4E. This one is sure to keep the Vauxhall supporters happy. A true class winning van.

Final Verdict:The highly acclaimed Vauxhall Vivaro Panel van has done it again. It’s the result of a joint venture with Renault that is being built at
Vauxhalls IBC Plant in Luton.

Description: As always this has been one of the hardest categories to judge. Unlike previous years we have not had any new vehicles which have come in and taken the award with new technology. This years winner, The Volkswagen Crafter has won on a number of merits. Sharing it’s chassis and most of the body with last years winner the Mercedes Sprinter gives it one of the widest capacity ranges in the market from 7.5m3 for the short wheel base up to 17m3 for the largest van in the range the Maxi Extra long wheelbase high roof van." It also has a wide range of engines to suit every budget from 88hp- 163.

Final Verdict:Flexibility, Quality and also Importantly it’s readily available.
Volkswagen takes the crown with It’s Crafter.

Description:This is the second year in a row for the Navara as our choice of pickup. As these vehicles get used for a wide range of applications the most important thing Is how they drive on and off the road. This is where the Navara excels. The powerful 2.5 litre dCi engine with 171 bhp is more than happy to cruise the motorways one day and climb the fells the next. Combine that with rugged looks and nothing else compares.

Final Verdict:If you need a vehicle for work and home life this makes a great choice. The flexibility of this vehicle is outstanding.

Description:An immensely enjoyable vehicle to drive, the Outlander offers ample performance and delivers it smoothly. Generous provision for storage and a good level of standard equipment including air conditioning, also adds to its appeal.

Final Verdict:Mitsubishi’s new Outlander is our winner for achieving that unlikely four-wheel compromise of being capable in the rough and user friendly
around town.