Kangoo Van Maxi

Renault has released the pricing and specifications for the new Kangoo Van Maxi and the new face-lifted Trafic Phase 3 panel van. The Renault Kangoo Van Maxi is a new long wheelbase version of the standard Kangoo van, that comes in standard panel and Crew Van guises and offers up to a third larger load capacity.

Two variants of the 1.5-litre diesel engine are available across the five versions of the full Kangoo Van Maxi range, in 85 and 105hp. The trim levels on offer are LL and LL+ and the range starts at £550 more than the standard Kangoo Van. High standard equipment is promised, including 2x15W radio CD MP3 with fingertip remote control and aux input, full steel bulkhead and eight load anchorage points.

New Trafic Phase 3

The new Trafic Phase 3 is also being launched with 42 different variants on offer, covering every short and long wheelbase and low and high roof configuration, to offer total load volumes from 5 cubic metres to 8.36 cubic metres. The revised versions come in either 90hp, 115hp or 150hp and all drive through six-speed manual gearboxes as standard, bar the automated manual Quickshift6 versions.

Again equipment levels are high offering a full steel bulkhead, remote central locking with deadlocking, Bluetooth and Carminat Tom Tom satellite navigation. There is also a comprehensive range of additional cost options, to allow you to bespoke your actual requirements. Renault van contract hire will be loaded shortly on both new models.

Peugeot Partner Crew Van

Peugeot has launched a Crew Van version of their Peugeot Partner with a new factory fitted modular seat conversion.

This van is based on the standard S L2 HDi 90 model and will carry five passengers whilst still offering the same 1.8 m load length and 3.3 cubic metres load volume as the standard L1 version (when the rear seats are folded away).

Other standard options includes twin unglazed sliding side-loading doors providing easy access plus an intergrated steel mesh bulkhead.

Berlingo XTR+

A new Citroen Berlingo XTR+ light commercial van has been launched offering enhanced off-road capability. The van will be available in the UK in a choice of short and long panel vans, a platform cab and Crew Van, Ready to Run glass carriers and temperature controlled versions, plus dual fuel models. 

The Berlingo XTR+ is based on the Citroen Berlingo L1 625 1.6HDi 90hp LX van and is enhanced with the following key features:

- Sophisticated limited-slip differental.

- A raised, heavy duty suspension and revised steering geometry.

- Comprehensive under body protection.

-15-inch steel wheels with Michelin Synchrone 4×4 195/65 R15 tyres.

These enhancements offer much greater off-road capability but, thanks to the two wheel drive configuration, not at the expense of a higher capital cost or weight and running costs, normally associated wth four-wheel drive vehicles.

Berlingo XTR+

Robert Handyside, Citroen commercial vehicle operations manager, said, ” The new Berlingo XTR+ van is designed and engineered to suit the demanding requirements of operators in the utilities, forestry, construction and agricultural sectors. These customers require a reasonable degeree of off-road capability from their light vans, which otherwise spend the majority of their working lives on the road. Therefore, for most of these operators, it is essential that any off-road capability is provided without compromising on-road performance or incurring additional operating costs”