Commercial vehicles: choose the minivan

Commercial vehicles are now in high demand among the country's population, which is explained by a general decline in their prices (compared to the beginning of 2012, prices for minibuses decreased by 10-20%). We will not consider the reason for such a sharp drop in cost, but we will talk about which vans are the most popular in Ukrainian car dealerships.

For transportation of goods around the city, as well as for international transportation, both private entrepreneurs and large transport companies prefer minibuses Ford Transit (Ford Transit), Volkswagen Transporter (Volkswagen Transporter), VW Crafter (Volkswagen Crafter), WV Multivan (Volkswagen Multivan), Renault Master (Renault Master), Mercedes Sprinter, Citroen Jumpy Multispace (Citroen Jumpy Multispace) . The price of minibuses ranges from 200 to 300 thousand hryvnia, and depending on the configuration, it can be higher. Here are some examples of the most popular cars ...

An overview of small business commercial vehicles (minivans) and their cost can be viewed here .

• Ford Transit.

Truck versions of Ford Transit are presented in 7 different configurations, with a carrying capacity of 1.0 - 2.2 tons, with different drives and a body volume (6.5 ... 14 m3).

Passenger modifications are available in 6 variants and mainly differ in the capacity of people (from 6 to 17 people).

Price - from 180 thousand hryvnia.

Fuel consumption - from 6.5 liters.

• Ford Transit Custom.

The Ford Transit Custom minibus was supposed to appear in the country's car dealerships just the other day (but, unfortunately, this long-awaited event for many has not happened yet). The car primarily attracts attention with a stylish exterior and rich functionality. The package includes a rear-view camera, assistance in steering on steep hills and at the start, as well as a unique function of automatic control of passenger compartment comfort, which allows for about 35 seating arrangements.

Price - not yet announced.

Fuel consumption - from 6.0 liters.

• Citroen Jumpy Multispace.

Citroen Jumpy Multispace is a bright representative of corporate class commercial vehicles. The seats, arranged in three rows, make it possible to carry up to 8 people. And if you fold them, then the Citroen will become an ideal machine for transporting bulky goods.

The price of a minibus - from 240 thousand hryvnia.

Fuel consumption - from 5.9 liters per 100 km.

• Volkswagen Multivan.

A novelty from the German concern - WV Multivan in the "Highline" version. The minibus is equipped with a seven-speed robotic gearbox and has all-wheel drive. Initially, the interior was tuned under the skin, a folding table is provided for each passenger, and three-zone climate control can make traveling on the bus as comfortable and as minimally tiring as possible. Volkswagen Multivan in this configuration can be safely attributed to luxury commercial vehicles, which, as a rule, are bought for representative purposes.

Price - from 500 thousand.

Fuel consumption - from 14 liters.