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THE PURRING PEUGEOT EXPERT I
n this issue we review the formidable Peugeot Expert van. What a fantastic tool this is for any small or medium-sized business, we achieved so much in the week we had with the Expert that we were all in agreement that this vehicle is a real asset. Of course, Peugeot’s modern commercial vehicles are nothing like the sparsely furnished bone-shakers of older, British manufacturers: this is a vehicle whose comfort, performance and technological nous would rival many saloon car son the road today, the difference being they can’t handle a 1200 kg payload and don’t have 7 cubic metres of space to play with. The aspect of the Expert is very appealing, with the curvaceous bonnet, raked-back headlights and prominent Peugeot lion marque that it shares with all its stablemates. The rear cargo section has smooth flowing lines and the whole vehicle has a great sense of stability and balance, both across the axels and from front to rear. As you climb into the light and spacious passenger cabin you can’t help but be impressed by the level of technical equipment and comfort. There’s Peugeot Connect USB with Bluetooth, plus the TomTom GO 5000 navigation system, 2 12v sockets (in dashboard and rear) and a well- upholstered dual passenger seat which
means three can travel up front in comfort. It has remote control locking with separate locking for the cab and twin sliding doors which creates easy access to front-loaded cargo. And once you’re on the open road there’s a surprisingly good level of performance, which means you never feel encumbered by Expert’s size and capability. With an overall height of just 1.90m it will
have no trouble slipping into urban car parks and Peugeot’s BlueHDi engines deliver power smoothly, quietly and with lots of torque, especially when fully loaded. The Peugeot Expert is available on the road from £21,993. For full details and to download a brochure visit
business.peugeot.co.uk or call the sales team on 0800 083 0800.
VAUXHALL VIVARO – VIVA LA VAN!
ne of three in the range, we tested the Vivaro panel van from Vauxhall. It really is a triumph of business functionality and economy. That’s not to say looks have been compromised here. The Vivaro has exceptional road presence, a broad-raked windscreen sits atop deep airtakes and streamline panelling down the sides make the Vivaro look ready for action even when standing
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still. Available in two wheelbase lengths (L1, L2) and two roof heights (H1, H2), with multiple power and configuration choices, the Vivaro panel van is a class- leader in business fleet vehicles. It was easy to mount the front cab, inbuilt with fantastic high quality contoured seating for three. The middle seat can also serve as a central console to house a laptop display within easy reach.
The interior is clean, spacious and has plenty of storage compartments that are easy to reach. Standard on Sportive and optional on our Panel Van models, the FlexCargo bulkhead accommodates lengths of up to 4150mm. Our entry-level system offers exceptional functionality, with Bluetooth® and USB connectivity as well as digital radio as standard. Even the L1 model is specifically
designed to carry up to three varying sized pallets and with the generous 1.2m width between the rear wheel arches, Vivaro is able to carry especially wide loads such as 8 x 4-foot plywood sheets. Unglazed rear doors with a 165° opening make for effortless loading up 1281kg. With 175kg of shrink wrapped magazines onboard our Vivaro certainly pulled its weight. Navi 50 on the broad, easy to read 7” colour screen accurately guided us to our destination with smooth handling with surprising agility. The engine was quiet, handling was smooth and quiet and surprisingly agile. With a combined fuel consumption of 47.9mpg and 155g/km CO2, the Vivaro is most certainly a valuable asset to any small- to medium-sized outfit. Available from £12,395 OTR for more information visit
vauxhall.co.uk or for general enquiries call 0800 026 0034.
106 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MONTHLY 2016
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