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Three of the best
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The 3.5-tonne panel van is an integral part of the used market.
Here we give you a lowdown on three players we tested last year...
Vehicle: Citroen Relay 1800 2.2HDI Tested: 2 January 2003 Specifications
Engine: PSA DW12 common-rail charge-cooled 2.2-litre turbo-diesel Maximum power: 103hp (77kW) at 1,900,cm
Maximum torque: 240Nm (1771Oft) at 1,900rpm Transmission: Five-speed synchromesh manual overdrive box Terms of warranty: Two years/unlimited distance or three years/100,000 miles, including Citroen Assist Test payload: 1,430kg Operational trial results Average speed: 63.2km/h (39.2mph) Average fuel consumption: 28.5mpg (9.91it/100krn)
The lowdown
At first glance the Citroen Relay does not appear to represent a revolutionary move forward. But behind the new headlamps and bigger badge it has quietly evolved to keep in touch with the challenges of an increasingly sophisticated marketplace.
Manufacturers are constantly urged to make the driver's life a better one; the Relay's improved accommodation and driving characteristics certainly do that At the same time. the latest clean, efficient engine, Citroen's keen pricing and a generous and flexible warranty will appeal to those with a financial stake in the business.
Vehicle: lveco Daily 35S12 Tested: 28 August 2003 Specifications Engine: Unijet HPI chargecooled turbo-diesel with variable geometry turbocharger and
common-rail injection Maximum power: 114hp (85kW) at 3.000-3,900rpm Maximum torque: 270Nm (1991Pft) at 1,800-3,000rpm Transmission: ZF S5-200 fivespeed synchromesh overdrive Terms of warranty: Three years, 160,000km
Test payload: 1,245kg Operational trial results Average speed: 70.3km/h (43.7mph) Average fuel consumption: 29.0mpg (8 liit/100km)
The lowdown
The latest round of revisions to the Daily range have answered many of its critics in areas such as an indifferent gear change and the uncertain quality of the cab interior fixtures and fittings. Some improvements, such as the little jewel of an engine, weren't strictly needed, but are much appreciated anyway.
The current Daily continues the trend of steady improvement with each new version.Today's example delivers a package of performance, economy and accommodation that, while not necessarily the best in the market, is within touching distance.
It's so close to being an excellent product that it's disappointing to record that it still isn't flawless.
While Iveco can't be blamed for the third-world state of many UK roads, most of its rivals have managed to tune their suspension settings to cope more effectively. With that sorted, and a little less weight, the Daily would win itself a lot of new friends. Vehicle: Ford Transit T350 Tested: 20 November 2003 Specifications Engine: Second-generation, common-rail, 2.4-litre 16V Duratorq TDCI turbo-diesel Maximum power: 125hp (92kW) at 3,800rpm Maximum torque: 285Nm (210Ibft) at 2,300rpm Transmission: Five-speed manual Terms of warranty: Three years/ 100,000 miles Operational trial results Test payload: 1,504kg Average speed: 68.1km/h (42.3mph) Average fuel consumption: 31.2mpg (9.11it/100km)
The lowdown
We like it. Fuel consumption is among the best in its class and the low-level floor is handy for pallets and other bulky loads.
The interior is tried and tested, although the basic spec will be too spartan to appeal to some more luxuriant tastes.
Operators are always on the lookout for extra space; even express delivery companies might be persuaded by the frontwheel drive as its fuel returns are distinctly better than those of rear-wheel rivals.
Residuals aren't market leading, but nor is the basic list price. In short, you won't go far wrong with a Transit. •