Several new models were showcased at the CV Show this year, with the Citroën Berlingo, Dacia Commercial, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Peugeot Partner and Vauxhall Corsavan all making their official UK show debuts
The Commercial Vehicle Show is one of the largest road transport events in the UK, providing the chance to view a wide range of trucks, vans and trailers along with products and services designed to support the commercial vehicle operator.
Several new models were showcased at the CV Show this year, with the Citroën Berlingo, Dacia Commercial, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Peugeot Partner and Vauxhall Corsavan all making their official UK show debuts.
What’s more, the 2015 show attracted many new exhibitors, including BOC, Dacia, Delphi, Don-Bur, Gasrec, Peugeot, Pirelli Tyres, Stena Line and Total UK.
Rob Skelton, CV Show director, said: “There was a buzz about the CV Show this year right from the very start and attendance levels were high. We received plenty of good feedback from both exhibitors and visitors alike, and it’s clear from how busy the halls were, and the quality of exhibitor stands, that the Show reflected the buoyancy that has returned to the British economy and to the commercial vehicle market in recent months.”
The 2015 CV Show was accredited with international status from the automotive industry’s global body, OICA, the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles.
Vauxhall Corsavan
Vauxhall debuted its new Corsavan at the Commercial Vehicle Show, which features an enhanced chassis and offers fuel economy of up to 85.6mpg, emissions as low as 87g/km and a flat-loading capacity of up to 920 litres.
Vauxhall also showcased its line-up of Vivaro vans, as well as plans to offer an in-house sign writing and wrap service for Vivaro customers. It will be the only UK manufacturer to provide this service, and work will be covered by a three-year warranty.
Demand for Vauxhall’s vans is up nearly 32 per cent so far this year, with more than 11,000 commercial vehicles registered in 2015. The Vivaro is the most popular small van choice for businesses, with more than 7,000 registrations this year.
Mercedes-Benz Vito
The new Mercedes-Benz Vito van made its UK debut at the CV Show. Exterior styling has been completely re-designed to bring Vito in line with the manufacturer’s two other LCVs; Citan and Sprinter. The new Vito comes in a choice of front- or rear‑wheel drive; a first for the 2.8 – 3.2 tonne panel van market sector. On average Mercedes reckons there’s an improvement in fuel consumption of 20 per cent compared to the current Vito line-up.
The BlueEfficiency package is fitted to all rear-wheel drive models, which can help achieve up to 47.1mpg combined in the 119 BlueTEC. Enhancements include alternator management, with the battery charging during coasting or deceleration; improved underbody aerodynamics; and ECO start/stop.
Six-speed manual transmission is standard, with a 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission with torque converter optional for the 114 BlueTEC and 116 BlueTEC, and standard on the 119 BlueTEC. Vito offers the only automatic transmission in its segment with torque converter and seven gears.
Citroën Berlingo
Citroën’s best-selling LCV, the Berlingo, debuted its new line-up with advanced BlueHDi Euro 6 compliant engines – plus specification and styling enhancements. The New Berlingo range will be ‘on sale’ in the UK from 1 July 2015, bringing with it further running cost reductions and environmental benefits, combined with driver comfort, safety and convenience gains.
The new Berlingo is the first Citroën LCV range to be powered by Euro 6‑compliant BlueHDi diesel engines, which use advanced Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. Citroën will be extending the application of these low-emissions, highly fuel-efficient BlueHDi engines across its entire LCV line-up as part of a rolling programme starting in July 2015.
Dacia announcement
Dacia has revealed it will enter the UK light commercial vehicle market later this year with the Duster Commercial.
The new Duster Commercial models, available to order now, will be available in 4×2 and 4×4 guises.
Andy Herion, Dacia brand manager, said: “Our aim is to bring Duster – the Renault Group’s global best-seller – to the UK’s van buyers in true Dacia style with a value-for-money product and transparent pricing. Owners and drivers will benefit from a practical and functional vehicle that can be serviced and maintained in our network of 223 dealers and service outlets.”
A false floor with load protection helps the Duster Commercial offer a load capacity of either 1,150 litres (4×2) or 1,000 litres (4×4), as well as a payload of 550kg and a flat cargo deck almost 1.4m long.
There will only be one engine on offer, a 1.5‑litre, 107bhp dCi 110 diesel engine. There will, however, be a choice of two equipment packages will be available, each with the option of two- or four-wheel drive.
Peugeot Partner
The new Peugeot Partner van launched at the CV Show, showcasing a wide range of engines which sees the introduction of a Euro 6 variant. In total, six engines / gearbox combinations are available, delivering from 75 to 100bhp, with fuel consumption and CO2 emissions achieving, on average, 15 per cent lower than the predecessor model. The 1.6-litre BlueHDi 100 S&S version has the lowest CO2 emissions in the segment, just 108g/km, with either manual or electronic controlled gearboxes.
New technology available includes an optional reversing camera and, from November 2015, optional Active City Brake.
This is an automatic urban braking system which activates when a risk of collision is detected, up to speeds of 20mph. By helping to avoid accidents, or reduce the seriousness of an impact, it has a positive effect on the insurance group rating and running costs – a key factor for business users.
Isuzu
The big news from Isuzu Truck at the CV Show was the debut of its new Euro 6 ‘Forward’ 12‑tonner – the new F120.240 4x2 rigid featuring a compact overall footprint as well as a class-leading payload carrying capacity.
Also making its debut was the Euro 6 Isuzu ‘Urban’ N75.150 (E), short wheelbase chassis, featuring a Brit-Tipp all-steel tipper body that gives an overall payload of 3780kgs. This vehicle is part of a programme of pre-bodied Isuzu tippers that have full ECWVTA and are available off-the-shelf for customers that require a durable tipper, easily, quickly and conveniently.
For 2015, Isuzu has also made some enhancements to its complete range of cabs including a new restyled chrome grille, a new driver’s suspension seat, factory-fitted red seat belts, a new steering wheel with standard SRS airbag plus a new interior trim and upholstery. L
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