The question on everyone’s lips is… if the PSA Group are platform sharing across their small and medium vans… how long until they all get together on a large one?
Well, right now that doesn’t matter too much because we’re standing next to a Peugeot Boxer large panel van at the Professional trim level which means excellent comfort levels to go with all that power under the hood!
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Anyone who’s watched the Citroen Relay review we posted previously will be scratching their heads and wondering if it’s the same van… it looks it, but how it handles the Vanarama Road Test will show you it’s a completely different kettle of fish!
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Euro 6.2 Standard 2.2-litre BlueHDI Diesel Engine
• Under the futuristic hood with the Peugeot badge on top
• Check out those swept headlights - higher trim levels get LED running lights, but these Halogen bulbs are incredibly strong
• Did you know that the front is broken up into 3 panels? That’s Citroen being clever so if one gets damaged you don’t need to pull the whole front off… just the panel that’s damaged!
• Tough-wearing grille, durable plastics & metals.
• Headlight clusters & fog lights below side scoops.
• Huge visibility through the windscreen & Big aerial overhead.
• Rough & tough durable interior.
• Black plastics & hard-wearing fabrics - no-frills, this vehicle is all about work.
• Steering wheel & dashboard instruments - big & easy to see.
• Handbrake - other side of driver, & alerts sound if it’s not totally off.
• Clipboard - WTF? Maybe put a picture of myself on the clipboard.
• Infotainment demonstration
• Gearstick placement - convenient & dash-mounted.
• Cup holders and phone storage pod under gear stick.
• Flooring - tough mats & plastics, non-slip.
Back door height: 1.8m
Back door width: 1.6m
Load length: 3.7m
Load height: 2m
Load width: 1.8m
Load width (arches): 1.4m
Side door height: 1.7m
Side door width: 1.5m
Payload: Around 1500kg
Some very compelling figures there and some real differentiators that set this vehicle apart from the competition… and speaking of the competition, let’s take a look at some of the other large vans available in the sector right now.
First up, the Boxer platform shares with the Citroen Relay and Fiat Ducato so expect some strong if not very similar, performance in terms of being huge, powerful vans that return excellent running costs.
Next it’s the Nissan NV400 / Renault Master / Vauxhall Movano - Another trio of platform sharing vans which means shared engines, similar loading bays, etc… but they might just edge out the previous platform sharers with their better cabs.
And how about the VW Crafter? - Its Payload isn’t huge and neither is fuel economy, but it’s very user-friendly which is why it gets rave reviews from anyone who gets in it… us included.
Ford Transit - there’s a new one on the way, but the current model is the best-seller for a reason. It makes some minor compromises on payload, but it’s the benchmark and best-seller for a reason.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - it’s always sparring for the top spot with the Transit and is absolutely packed with tech. Fleet operators love this tough van and you might too.
On big vans, you always pay a premium for the best performance… except with the Peugeot Boxer which is often available to lease at excellent monthly rental prices.
So, how do we finish this one?
Well, if you watched the previous review of the Citroen Relay, then how I sum up the Peugeot Boxer is going to come as no surprise.
This vehicle is enormous, powerful, capable of carrying huge loads and returning low running costs. It’s tough, rough, and durable as you need from a workhorse vehicle.
The PSA Group will no doubt be looking to centralise their large van platform into something that looks like a larger version of their small and medium vans… but until then, I’ll take these futuristic looks and excellent ROI in a heartbeat!