Welcome to the Commercial Motor Truck and Van Buyers Guide 2005, our unique guide to every new product on the market. It's the...

Payload's shooting up, power and fuel economy improving. We give you our verdict on all the vans in this super-competitive...

The new Fiesta van's simple range consists of just two engine options: a 1.4-litre TDCi producing 67hp and 160Nm, and a Duratec...

makes this a very attractive proposition. Just one engine option is available, 1.4-litre common-rail unit, offering 68hp (the...

and Corsa vans the little Clio makes an attractive and practical alternative. A distinctive shape, excellent fuel economy and a...

Rover's return to the van sector was unexpected. butthe car-derived commercial is deserving ol close inspection. Little more...

It may nol be the most competitive load carrier in the class but the Astravan still has something to offer. Probably the last...

Car-derived vans are by their nature a compromise. While you may have a degree of car-like 'luxury', you get the drawback of it...

As we were preparing this issue, Citroen issued a press release proclaiming the C15's 20th birthday. That fact encompasses the...

Berlingo/Pariner received a major update in 2003 giving the vehicle a new lease of life in this sector. Restyled front end with...

thi commercial vehicle sector and are represented in this class by the Kuhistar and Kangoo respectively Recently facelifted the...

Citroen, Peugeot and Fiat share the same product in this sector, with the Dispatch and Expert also sharing the same engine...

but the new 1.3 litre common-rail diesel is a little cracker and worth a look for thal reason alone. The little diesel is no...

Fiat shares the body design for the Scudo with Peugeot and Citroen, but employs its own engines, hence its own mention in the...

iector with the purpose-built Transit Connect. All mcompassing range fills a previous gap in Ford's me-up between ear-derived...

boost in 2004 with power outputs now ranging from 100hp from the 1.7-litre CDTi diesel and 70hp from the 1.3-litre version....

and the general consensus is that it is a real step forward, offering solid build quality and overall practicality. It's bigger...

What represents the future of heavy vans and which manufacturers are offering relics of the past? Read on and find out. W hile...

Mercedes Vito enters the market with a big reputation. The old model was a versatile performer but lacked driver comfort: the...

The venerable Pilot will be around for a few years vet, despite the arrival of an all new range replacing Convoy. Pilot...

benefit from the same vehicle in this sector. It's one of the best on the market with superb styling, fast and efficient...

Toyota made big strides in this sector with the launch of the new Hiace in 2001 and the arrival of new common-rail diesel...

As pick of the crop of vans launched in 2003, the Transporter scooped International Van of the Year for 2004. Transporter...

Relay and Boxer, like !heir Fiat counterpart, benefited from a recent upgrade. From the outside the changes are difficult to...

for the Ducat°, though with the addition of a new engine offering. Currentlythe line-up consists of the common-rail 2.0-litre...

'o dominate the market —and rightly so. Launch of he new Transit in 2001 addressed many of the 'ailings of the old version with...

attractive Iveco's van package becomes thanks to lough uncompromising design and strong build quality. A recent engine launch...

New model should come to the rescue of LDV as the Convoy rapidly comes to the end of its useful life and market share starts to...

Mercedes charged into the light commercial vehicle sector with a vengeance when it launched the Sprinter in 1995. Introduced to...

vehicle from also - ran to one or our leading fancies in this sector, combining excellent usable toadspace with stylish looks,...

LT shares the same body as the Sprinter, though since the launch the two products have diverged with VW ploughing its own...

vehicle sector. Vehicle available in chassis-cab form with number of body options— tipper, dropside and box proving most...

truck design to LCV sector, Sold through the MercedesBenz UK commercial dealer network the Canter benefits from commercial...

of Europe, for many years. the first Toyota Dynas in the UK have yet to need an MoT. A limited range consists of 88hp SWB with...

Luxury 4x4 or rugged worker? CM tests 'em all. A recent survey into light CV usage by 0licence holders revealed that 48% of...

its Ranger pick-up with gimmicksto attract the leisure market. at the heart of the range lies a hard working utilitarian...

With a new design and modern engine range the Isuzu has raised the stakes in the popular 4x4 category. Blending contemporary...

Pioneer, sold by DaimlerChrysler in the UK, is powered by a 2.5-litre 16-valve turbo-diesel engine blasting out an impressive...

Although at 56 it's olderthan most of the people who build it and buy it. Land Rover's evergreen Defender refuses to lie down...

in this sector and so comes up with a good pedigree. An update this year has given the B2500 fresh legs. though the facelift is...

Markel-leading L200 continues to head the sales figures, though the reasons for this dominance are not obvious from our tests...

The Terrano van is based on the car and as a result benefits from good interior comfort levels. speedy engine line-up and...

The "cheap and cheerful" monicker must have been devised for this bargain basement pick-up from Malaysian manufacturer Proton....

This Spanish-built Land Rover clone offers a cheaper alternative to the more established marques in the 4x4 commercial van...

sold by Phoenix, the owners of MG Rover, the Safari Commercial is based on an improved range of 4x4 passenger vehicles. Priced...

This model range, made famous by the BBC's Top Gear. is a definite hit with Buries] team in its latest guise scoring strongly...

Despite threats to its existence, the 7.5 tonner has adapted and survived. We guide you through the highest quality options....

One of the newest entrants in this sector, Daewoo launched the Czech-built product in 2002. While the list price might...

one of the more modern light trucks around at 7.5, 10,11 or 12-tonnes, with an attractive cab. Buyers can choose either a...

Isuzu Truck's N Series line-up runs from 3.5 tonnes, with the NKR, through the NPR at five and 6.2-tonnes GVW to the NOR...

lveco launched the stylish-looking Eurocarga to great fanfare back in 2003, and claimed it would be the most economical truck...

by a new model now's a good time to consider the MAN L2000 —not least as its one that could be subject to some keen deals on...

Despite continued rumours of ils imminent departure the Vario continues to occupy a slot in the Mercedes-Benz CV product...

the Atego range now spans the 6.5 to 15-lonne GVW sector. A 2003 makeover of the model tackled driver complaints about the...

Like the 3.5-tonner, the Canter 75 is sold through parent company DaimlerChrysler and the popularityof the range is growing,...

The first generation of Renault's answer to the bigger Sprinters and Dailys managed to hide its light well and truly under a...

Although sharing the same cab "body in while" as the Daf IS, the similarities end there. Renault trims its awn cabs and has a...

If you want to squeeze the last drop of utility from your buck — and your truck — this is the sector to go for. We see who...

Sharing the same cab as the LF45, the LF55 covers the weight range from 12 to 21 tonnes and is available in 4x2 and 6x2...

Daf's CF covers the full range of rigids and tractors. For the distribution sector CF65 and CF75 are offered in 4x2 and 5x2...

ERF's rigid takes only a small proportion of its sales, but it's a market the firm is keen to grow. At its launch, the ECM was...

Alpha distribution rigid is basically a re-badged version of parent company Dais CF65, sold through the Foden dealer network...

iveco's Eurocargo is part of the popular, recently face-lifted and re-engineered, range of predominantly rigid trucks between...

Although MAN's L2000 range will be replaced by the TGL this spring the equivalent heavier TOM won't he with us for a while —so...

Power comes from the Mercedes 0M906, 6.37-litre, sixcylinder engine at 230 and 275hp, while for heavier applications there's a...

Oaf's with a three-model line-up. The Midlum 18-tonner tackles the payload conscious end of the distribution sector, using the...

For 'heavier distribution operations Renault buyers pointed in direction al the Premium. Launched in 1996. the 'Distribution'...

Relaunch of model lastyear has addressed many of the driver criticisms with the original P-cabbed Scania. Improved driving...

Ageing rigid range from Volvo receives a makeover every five years ors°, though it's now desperately close to its use by' date....

As you'd expect from a manufacturer that concentrates on "heavy" trucks the FM9 range starts at 18-Ionnes with the 4x2 rigid,...

T hanks to continued public and private investment in construction the tipper truck market continues to flourish with...

Equipped with Dais hefty 12.6-litre engine the CF85 is always going to struggle lo match the lightweight brigade al the...

the Foden version differs in technicalities, not least unladen weight, where the Foden takes the spoils. Its tipper range is...

Despite having all the attributes of a decent aggregate eight-wheeler— lightweight and tough design —the Hino FY has never made...

end of 2004, replacing the outgoing EuroTrakker range. The new model has the same Cursor 8 and Cursor 13 engine options as...

MAN's ultra lightweight 6x4 offers huge payload potential for 26-tonne aggregate operations. Powered by 280hp version of the...

The TGA tipper range has made a hesitant start in the UK market. Shown at last year's CV Show, the range of eight-wheelers has...

High comfort levels from recently re-worked Actros— International Truck of the Year 2004 — meets the arduous world of...

Formerly the Atego six-wheeler, this has now been renamed the Axor and benefits from the same cab enhancements as the rest of...

The Kerax has been under marketed and traditionally over weight in the past to build any real market share in the UK but it is...

alternative shows that Renault trucks can compete in the tipper market successfully. It's shed more than 750kg on the 8x4 and a...

The long-awaited and much maligned P-Series from Scania is the standard option on the tipper range. You aren't limited to...

Owners Iveco has pointed Seddon Atkinson at the municipal and construction sector as a means of securing its future, allowing...

Despite stylish, soft looks. Volvo's multi-wheeler range boasts a tough, uncompromising product for the construction sector...

A ccounting for over 15,000 registrations per year the UK tractor market has been a very strong perforrner,though there have...

their heavy truckfamilies, Daf is a "horses for courses" builder with its popular CF85 sporting a narrower cab than its...

Although the basic XF95 cab has been around a long time its Space Cab and Super Space Cab have always scored well with both...

Although Foden takes many of its components from Oaf's artic parts bin, including day, standard sleeper and high-roof XL cabs...

MAN and ERF have integrated two different marques into a coherent UK range. ERF's ECT shares its cab with the MAN TGA. It has...

the larger Active Space replacing the EuroTech in the Iveco line-up. Sold in the UK as a sleeper cab tractor only with low or...

The AS stands for Active Space and denotes the full width version of the Stralis cab sitting at the lop of the range in the...

sleeper cabs MANS TGA range has strong appeal for aficionados but somehow just misses the UK big time. The new 020 engine...

the early days but, with a range revamp under its belt a couple of years ago, the Actros has emerged as a top tractor. Fleet...

in the UK fleet market, despite a high-set cab necessitating a three-step climb. Trim changes include a lower engine tunnel,...

Renault Trucks' show stopper is 13 years old and despite regular revamps has essentially kept its appearance intact. The...

Despite a peak of sales three years ago Renault's fleet tractor ofiering, the Premium. has consistently tailed to fulfil its...

with universal praise the Scania brand still commands a premium price and high driver acceptability in the UK market. With the...

a strong and loyal market following, with good reason. The cab offers a very comfortable driving environment with hushed noise...

The answer is easy. Especially if you follow our fool-proof guide. And there's always CM classifed pages every week... D...

your budget. Stick to it. Auction houses offer a good range from the late year and tidy to the old and knackered. Thankfully...

Make sure you get the deal you want and don't get sucked into a deal that looks nice on paper, but you can't meet financially....

then always test drive it first. Make sure you're insured, or failing that, get your hands on some trade plates. If they belong...