George Barrow
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When it comes to value for money, the Hyundai iLoad should really be at the top of most buyers’ lists. It might be a bit barren, and doesn’t have the workman like ethos of many of its rivals, but when it comes to the simple facts of the deal it is up there with those buy-now-pay never you’ll find on your luxury sofa.
However, with this deal you’ll have to part with some cash, but Hyundai is offering the iLoad as part of its ‘Trade and Upgrade’ scheme. Much like the car scrappage scheme, under which Hyundai profited enormously, customers can trade in an old van to claim £2,300 off the list price of a new iLoad. That makes our test model a fraction over £12,000, and in these modern times where Bluetooth and air conditioning are both becoming expected standard features (both of which are on this model) that seems like great value for an economical, smooth-riding, comfortable three-tonner. And while the iLoad is not without its faults – it is distressing to note that the iLoad does not have remote central locking (even as an option) – there is value and appeal in treading the path least trodden.