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The current Grafter made its debut exactly a year ago,
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complete with the latest Ilexapod modular cab. It remains a viable option at 3.5 tonnes thanks to its body/payload potential more than two tonnes to play with.
You can't help but be impressed by the N35's 147hp and the 375Nm torque offered through a five-speed overdrive box only bettered by the Ford Transit Going by its appearance, it is hard to imagine that it has 50% more power than the Citroen Relay.
Grafter delivered a sound drive with smooth handling, and the engine coped with short hill climbs without needing to change gears.
The transmission is better suited to this weight category than a six-speed box. Its also matter of debate whether a lower-powered driveline would be a better match for a vehicle that is perfect for urban and short-haul work. It is the cab, though, that is its Achilles' heel. It's narrow, with little room for lateral movement. Three-up is a squeeze, and storage is an issue.
There is a compartment box, centre console trays, door pockets, and a shelf over the windscreen, but if you start adding personnel and bags and coats, it maxes out quickly. KS