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LCV MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Vauxhall
The award winning Vauxhall Vivaro has carved a very useful niche for itself in the medium-sized UK van sector. A combination of smart styling, tight pricing, low running costs and a wide range of bodystyles have all played into its favour. The Vivaro won the Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine Van of the Year 2006 Award, judged by a panel of van users, buyers and asset management professionals.
Vauxhall has introduced biodiesel B30-compatible models of its Vivaro and Movano panel vans, and has recently held trials with two key fleet customers. The B30 models use the existing 2.0 CDTI Vivaro and 2.5 CDTI 98 hp and 118 hp Movano engines, and offer up to 20% less CO2 emissions on a ‘source to wheels’ basis compared to the standard Euro 4-compliant diesel units.
GM and Vauxhall investigate the long-term potential for the fuel in the UK, and look towards a more widespread distribution network for it. Meanwhile, LPG conversions are carried out through Vauxhall’s only approved LPG converter, Millbrook. The conversion offers a level of reliability, fuel economy that have made the Dualfuel petrol/LPG vehicles popular amongst high-mileage drivers.
Runner-up: Citroen
The latest generation of Euro 4 HDi powered LCVs can all be operated on up to 30 per cent bio diesel without any modifications With competitive pricing, an increasing number of van buyers can afford to specify newer, cleaner and more fuel efficient Citroen vehicles.
Commended: Fiat
The Fiat Doblo Cargo offers a range of engines – 1.4 petrol, 1.9 Multijet diesel and the 1.3 Multijet 16v, a small diesel with the performance capabilities of a petrol engine, low fuel consumption and operating costs. |
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