№ |
Name |
Rating |
Nomination |
1 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van | 4.89 | The most reliable model |
2 | Fiat Ducato | 4.76 | The best ratio of price and quality |
3 | Ford Transit | 4.69 | Most popular model |
4 | Renault Master | 4.62 | Good handling. Ergonomic salon |
5 | GAZelle NEXT | 4.59 | Best price |
A light van is a great tool for light-duty transportation. If we compare such a car with a standard truck, then it will have a lot of advantages:
- category B rights are sufficient for management;
- economical fuel consumption;
- relatively low market value;
- savings on maintenance and repairs.
Of course, all this is relevant only if it is necessary to transport goods weighing up to 2 tons. Above this norm, there are already trucks that require a license with category C.
A light van must be reliable. This is a solution for small businesses, and savings on purchase, repair and maintenance are important in any business. This is especially true for cars bought from the secondary market.High loads and excessive use often wear out the machine and almost completely exhaust its resource. Our rating includes vans that have shown maximum reliability. Even 10-year-old models deserve attention and make it possible to save a lot on a purchase. This is especially important for a new business that has not yet had time to get on its feet.
There are three main modules that you need to pay attention to when choosing: engine, suspension and body. If the body can be picked up by a simple visual inspection, then problems may arise with the motor, since even comprehensive diagnostics do not detect some problems. But our rating includes cars whose engines are distinguished by the highest reliability. They have a huge resource that allows you to choose a car without fear that it will break down in a couple of months.
All models from the rating have proven their relevance for years. Their manufacturers continue to release new models that are relevant for 2021, but little has changed conceptually. Often the changes concern only the appearance, and the engine and chassis remain the same, sometimes with minor modifications and additions.
Top 5. GAZelle NEXT
The cheapest light van on the market, costing almost 70% less than the nearest competitor.
- Average price: 1,550,000 rubles.
- Country Russia
- Load capacity (kg): 1300
- Curb weight (kg): 2280
- Wheelbase (mm): 3145
- Useful volume (sq. m): 11.5
- Turning diameter (mm): 5.7
- Engine: 2.1-liter gasoline / diesel, 125 forces
If you are looking for an inexpensive, but at the same time reliable commercial van that is easy to maintain, but has a long resource, then you need the GAZelle NEXT.This is a worthy response to foreign manufacturers, including German ones. Yes, according to some criteria, GAZelle will lose to its competitors, but there are features that even the best brands cannot boast of. For example, a turning radius of only 6 meters. This is two times less than that of a similar car with the same dimensions. Also note the high maintainability. The engine, which has a huge mileage by the standards of a van, is easily reanimated and will pass the same amount. And, of course, the price of the car. No foreign brand can boast such a price tag as GAZelle.
- Attractive price
- Very high maintainability
- Short turning radius
- Not the highest working resource
- Often comes across a factory marriage
- Not many modern options
Top 4. Renault Master
A van that feels great on the road at high speeds. Course and lateral stability at the highest level.
The interior design of the model is thought out to the smallest detail. There are many niches and pockets in the cabin, which will fit both documents and equipment necessary on the road.
- Average price: 2,200,000 rubles.
- Country: France
- Load capacity (kg): 1881
- Curb weight (kg): 2500
- Wheelbase (mm): 3182
- Useful volume (sq. m): 11.7
- Turning diameter (mm): 12.4
- Engine: 2.3-liter diesel 125 forces
Renault Master is a reliable commercial van that boasts better handling and a long engine life. This is a light truck, which is on the verge of category B for driving according to the documents.Its carrying capacity is almost 2 tons, although there are more powerful vehicles with 3.5 or more tons of transported weight. The equipment and interior decoration of the car deserves special attention. Here every little thing is thought out and in its place. Plenty of glove compartments and storage compartments. Niches and other amenities. The fuel consumption of an all-metal Renault at a maximum load of only 7.1 liters per hundred mileage. It cannot be said that this is the best indicator, but it is quite adequate with other characteristics.
- Sophisticated interior equipment
- Large transport weight
- Short hood with a minimum of dead zones
- All-metal body only
- A rare guest in car dealerships
Top 3. Ford Transit
A light van that has been produced for over 25 years and is still in demand among buyers. The reliability of the model has been repeatedly proven by the experience of hundreds of thousands of drivers around the world.
- Average price: 2,500,000 rubles.
- Country: USA
- Load capacity (kg): 1350
- Curb weight (kg): 1980
- Wheelbase (mm): 3750
- Useful volume (sq. m): 13.5
- Turning diameter (mm): 13.3
- Engine: 2.2-liter diesel, 125 hp
Studying the secondary market, you understand that the most common version of the commercial van is the Ford Transit, which has been produced for over 20 years. He is still in demand and does not leave the assembly line. This is the most reliable truck capable of boasting an unprecedented resource. Even a mileage of 500 thousand is not high for him, and this is subject to maximum workload. In reviews, you can often find a mention that Transit is the best option for commercial transportation. He is unpretentious. Designed for high mileage.Easy to repair and does not require huge investments during operation. And modern models are equipped with all the necessary functionality and are not inferior in comfort to Mercedes. True, the price for a new all-metal body is decent. But the secondary market is simply huge and there is always plenty to choose from.
- High level of reliability
- Various variations of bases and equipment
- Unpretentious in service
- Few engine options
- Not the most economical fuel economy
Top 2. Fiat Ducato
A van with top performance and an attractive price tag. A wide variety of equipment options allows you to choose a model for any budget and customer requirements.
- Average price: 2,300,000 rubles.
- Country: France
- Load capacity (kg): 1535
- Curb weight (kg): 1965
- Wheelbase (mm): 3000
- Useful volume (sq. m): 9.5
- Turning diameter (mm): 11.4
- Engine: 2.2-liter diesel, 130 hp
The all-metal van from Fiat can often be found on the roads. It has a large motor resource and high maintainability. Unlike German cars, the cost of repairs is not shocking, and it is not often required. At its price, this is a very worthy device capable of transporting up to one and a half tons of cargo in a body with a volume of just under 10 cubic meters. Particularly pleased with the diversity of the catalog. The Ducato family is represented by 3 main bases and many variations of their equipment. There is both an all-metal body and an awning, and even a thermal booth. A car for any need rarely enters the secondary market due to its reliability and convenience. The manufacturer also thought about driver comfort.
- Many equipment options
- Small turning radius
- High maintainability
- Economical fuel consumption
- low ground clearance
- No models with automatic transmission
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Top 1. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
The van is equipped with the most advanced features that significantly extend the life of both the van itself and its engine. Real German quality fully justifies the price tag.
- Average price: 2,900,000 rubles.
- Country: Germany
- Load capacity (kg): 1435
- Curb weight (kg): 2065
- Wheelbase (mm): 3550
- Useful volume (sq. m): 10.4
- Turning diameter (mm): 12.8
- Engine: 2.1 liter diesel, 136 forces
If the rating is about cars, most likely the first place will be occupied by concerns from Germany. For example, Mercedes, for many years producing the best commercial van from the Sprinter family. This is the most reliable option for light-tonnage transportation, which is equipped with the latest technology. In particular, along with other options, the Crosswind Assist wind stability system is used here. She independently plays with the brakes, stabilizing the behavior of the truck in a strong side wind. It also uses the functionality of compensation for dead vision zones. Simply put, safety and convenience are at the highest level. Mercedes does not forget about this, even releasing vans. The large resource of Mercedes has already become a legend, and the secondary market rarely indulges in a large assortment of these cars.
- Long engine life
- Many additional options
- High level of comfort
- Safety
- The secondary market is not happy with prices
- Difficulty of self-service
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