1. VW Transporter T28 SWB 2.0 Tdi 84ps

The reason why I have opted for this is due to the fact it’s a VW and has the iconic badge at the helm, we have these vehicles in stock, available in white or metallic silver (for an additional cost of £450.00+ VAT) with the added bonus of an (S) pack which includes , Alarm, Bulkhead and Electric pack, they also have superb ride and handling and best of all is the resale value of these vehicles, if serviced regularly and maintained properly these vehicles can go on forever and still hold their value, we have also noticed that many customers who purchase these vehicles want to convert into campervans.

2. VAUXHALL VIVARO SWB SPORTIVE 2.0 CDTI 115ps

I would go for one of these all day long as they come with a fantastic specification, ie, Alloys, Air-conditioning, colour coded bumpers, chrome mirrors and electric mirrors and windows as standard, most customers we speak to want to get away from the stereo-typical “White van man” so we have these available in Black or Silver metallic, they look and drive superbly, they tend to hold their value a lot more than the standard models due to what you get for your money.
We have these models in stock from £12995.00 + RFL + VAT (Brand new) with some exciting finance packages to match whether it be Hire Purchase to Full payout lease deals, in my opinion I would lease as the tax benefits are second to none, no mileage restrictions and no balloon payments at the end, and best of all is every single payment you make on a lease is 100% tax deductible so basically the Tax man pays for it, now that can be too bad can it?

3. RENAULT TRAFIC SPORT SWB 2.0 DCI 115ps

Just like the Vauxhall Vivaro Sportive, these come with a very high standard spec, Alloys, Aircon, Electric pack, Full steel bulkhead, Thatch am Cat 1 alarm and immobiliser to name a few, the alloys for me really set the trend with this vehicle, it goes from being a good van to a great van, especially if you opted for a metallic colour, very stylish, drives like a car due to the dash board mounted 6-speed gearbox.
The engine has been upgraded from a 1.9 Dci 100ps to a 2.0 Dci 115ps so the power is still there even with a full load, great residual value too, like the Sportive tends to hold its value more due to the build and specification.

4. FIAT SCUDO L1 H1 1.6 MULTIJET 16v 90ps COMFORT model

We get a lot of enquiries on this vehicle from business users who are usually plumbers, gas installers etc.. due to their versatility, they come with twin side loading doors as standard which most customer seem to want, also a payload of 1200Kg, which is an added bones, they also come with a dual passenger seat and a ladder frame bulkhead which protects the driver, load length is 2254mm or you could opt for the LWB model which has a load length of 2584mm and comes with a 2.0 Multijet 130ps engine which in my eyes is a flying machine, very powerful, but all in all a great looking vehicle with power to match.

5. FIAT DOBLO 1.3 MULTIJET 16v

This vehicle has made the grade out of the small panel vans due to it MPG it turns out a staggering 56.5 Mpg, extremely economical on the motorway or the busy city streets, it has the best payload of 750Kg, great!! compared to other vehicles in its size and class, we have these in stock ready to go from £6495.00 + VAT, 2011 11 plates, mileages starting from 12,000 miles all with one owner, ply lined and full service history, again with finance packages to suit all customers needs, Hire Purchase, full payout lease deals, these vehicles have an abundance of storage space and an excellent driving position.

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Question. What’s the difference between the Mercedes Sprinter 311 and 313?
Answer. The only difference between a Mercedes Sprinter 311 and 313 is the bhp, the 311 has 109bhp, the 313 has 129bhp.

Question. What’s the difference between a Low Loader and Luton with a tail lift?
Answer. Low loader Luton have a load height of approximately 550mm which means that the loading area is low enough to step into which considerably reduces the time it takes to load up the van. Luton’s with a tail lift on the other hand take longer but can lift very heavy items of up to 500kg.

Question. Which Luton’s are the most reliable?
Answer. Generally the Mercedes, VW and Ford vans which use high quality components are regarded as the most reliable and as such tend to hold their price when sold on the second hand market.

Question. Which Luton offers the best payload?
Answer. They are all pretty much the same, approximately 1000Kg, this has been reduced due to most of our Luton’s we have in stock come with a 500Kg tail lift.

Question. Which Luton has the longest load length?
Answer. The Ford Transit 350 EF (extended frame) has the longest standard load length of 13ft 6”, whereas the Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter has a standard load length of 13ft.

Question. Which Luton has the most powerful engine?
Answer. All of the Luton vans listed above will come in a range of engine sizes each with again with a range of Power outputs, but generally the Fiat Ducato/ Citroen relay Lo – loaders as these are available with 3.0 Td 160bhp

Question. Which Luton comes with the best safety features?
Answer. Well, no manufacturers compromise on safety but as a rule the Mercedes and VW would be at the front as they are rear wheel drive and are fitted with ABS, ESP and disc brakes all round.

Question. Are all Luton vans classed as 3.5t and what does that mean?
Answer. Yes they are classed as 3.5t, thus meaning the gross vehicle weight, this does not mean that the Luton will carry 3.5t

Question. I’m on a budget which is the most affordable Luton van?
Answer. The LDV Maxus LWB Luton is the most affordable Luton, compared to the Ford, Mercedes and VW models

Question. Are all Luton vans the same insurance group?
Answer. No, depends on make, model, drivers age, and how many years no claims bonus.

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The new Transporter has just got better, these are one of the safest, most efficient vehicles on the roads, with rear wing doors and side loading door as standard, the engines have been up graded to a 2.0 tdi 5 speed manual, with a 3 – year 100, 000 mile warranty and serving intervals every 18,000 miles, payload of just over a 1000Kg, We currently have these vehicles in stock, just over 1 year old with mileages starting from 13,000, all 1 owner, plylined, available in Silver for an additional cost of £450.00, all these vehicles come with the added bonus of an (S) pack which includes :- Alarm, Full steel bulkhead and the electric pack, prices start from £10995.00 + VAT.

What’s the difference between the T26, T28, T30 and T32 VW Transporter

We regularly get asked the difference between the T26, T28, T30 and T32 the only difference is the carrying capacity, the T26 meaning it’s a 2.6T gross vehicle weight, T28 is a 2.8T gross vehicle weight etc… with payloads ranging from 749Kg up to 1,292Kg, these vehicles come in a range of engines and bhp starting with the 2.0 Tdi 84ps up to T32 2.0 Tdi 180ps Sportline.

VW Transporter Kombi

VW Transporter Kombi gives you the added bonus of being able to carrying 6 passengers including the driver with engines, wheelbases roof heights and bhps exactly the same as the panel vans, we have a lot of customers buying the standard panel vans and converting them into camper vans, in some cases customers are saving up to £15,000 by having the conversions retro fitted. We have noticed a huge increase within the last 6 months of customers actually doing this.
If you were to go for the top of the range T32 SWB 2.0 BiTdi 180hp Sportline 6spd manual, standard features include :- 18” Sportline five-spoke alloy wheels, Body coloured bumpers and door handles, darkened rear light clusters, Front floor carpet mats with Sportline logo, Front spoiler, Gloss black door mirror covers with sportline logo, Headlights with interior chrome detailing, Polished stainless steel side bars, Rear parking sensors, Rear roof spoilers, Sportline sports suspension, Tailgate without window , Sportline exterior badge.

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Which size van engine should I choose?

Looking at vans can often seem confusing, you have chosen the van that suits your needs it’s comfortable to drive and at the price that suits your budget but it’s available in 2 engine sizes with different PS values. When you look through each model’s specifications it will list features such as Maximum Power 100ps @ 3500 rpm, and Maximum Torque 276 lb/ft @ 2000 rpm so what do these terms mean?

Where does the term horse power come from?

In the 18th Century James Watts a Scottish Inventor and Engineer radically changed the efficiency of steam engines and tried to commercialise his invention. At the time work horses were seen as the cheapest form of power especially for the mining industry. They were used for powering mechanical winches where the horse would walk round and round turning a big wheel all day that would lift buckets of water or coal from underground. Watts needed to prove to the mine owners that steam power was cheaper and more efficient than the use of horses. To sell his invention he looked towards mathematics and the relationship between a horses power, how much work was being done and how much time it took to do this work. In 1782 Watt formed his mathematical formula for calculating power a term which today we still refer to as horse power. It worked on the principle that a horse would continually turn a work wheel of a certain radius x number of times in 60 seconds. To achieve this, the horse needed to constantly exert x amount of force to raise the heavy bucket from the mines below.

Through a series of calculations Watt was able to work out that a horse was capable of producing power in the ration of 33,000 ft-lbf/min. This is the equivalent capability of being able to lift a 75kg weight a distance of 1metre in one second or the energy it takes to move a 149kg object 100ft in one minute. With the help of this formula Watts was able to prove to the mining companies that his new improved steam powered engines were more cost effective and efficient than the use of horses.

What is Horsepower?

Horsepower (HP) is basically a measurement of power and the rate at which an engine can do work, so what does this mean to the average van owner? Well in simple terms horsepower refers to the maximum rate of acceleration and the top speed of your van which can be expressed as the following calculation.

Horsepower(PS) = Torque(Kg) x RPM(Engine Speed) / 5252

Why is Horsepower important?

When you are driving on the motorway and want to overtake another vehicle the more horsepower you have the more responsive your van will be when you put your foot down.

Horsepower has a direct relationship to an engines RPM which is why you may find that when you are travelling fast and drop a gear, the acceleration of the van is more responsive than at a higher gear. This is because each engine will have a maximum horsepower point which is what the technical term Maximum Power 100ps @ 3500 rpm which means, that at 3500 rpm the van will reach its maximum power, which will give the most response when you put your foot on the accelerator. After 3500 RPM the power will start to drop off meaning the vans acceleration won’t be as quick.

Why are vans engines marketed with different units of power?

The Automotive industry widely uses the term horsepower to list the maximum power of their engines as a selling point. This can sometimes become confusing as there is more than one unit of measurement for an engines power. Where as one manufacturer may list the engines power output as KW another may use bhp and a third manufacturer may use PS. The three main measurements used bhp, KW and PS are all use in the auto industry to market an engines power but each measurement gives a slightly different result.

What is bhp?

Break Horse Power or bhp as it is referred to is the most commonly used measurement for marketing an engines hp. HP refers to the engines total output of power, bhp on the other hand takes into consideration that the engine has to power parts of the van like the alternator, water pump, gearbox etc each part draws a certain amount of power and what’s left if the bhp.

What is PS?

PS is a German unit of measurement which stands for Pferdestärke (translation means “horse strength”) it is widely used thought Europe and when compared to bhp is slightly higher.

What are KW?

Kilowatts (KW) is the least used of the 3 units of measurement for expressing a van engines power, where 1 KW is approximately 1.34 bhp.

Converting units of power

100bhp = 101.4PS or 74.6KW

Use one of the following formulas for converting between units of power.
BHP = PS x 0.9864
BHP = KW x 1.341
PS = BHP x 1.0139
PS = KW x 1.3596
KW = BHP x 0.7457
KW = PS x 0.7355

So what is Torque?

Torque is the twisting power or rotational force that turns an object and can be thought of as the pulling power of the engine at low revs. The simplest way of explain torque would be to look at the act of tightening a van wheels lug nut. By using a wrench we apply force by either pulling or pushing on the handle which creates a torque on the lug nut, which turns the nut if enough force is applied. Torque is expressed as weight/distance (lb/ft) to calculate torque you multiply the force being applied by the distance from the centre (which is why having a long wrench makes tightening a wheel lug much simpler).

Why is torque important?

When you start the engine its torque that gets the van moving from its stationery position it’s also torque that powers a van up a steep incline. Starting and stopping an empty van wont display any noticeable drop in an engines performance, but as the vans load increases the added weight being carried puts an increased demand on the engine which is where talk becomes important. The higher the torque the less effect loading the van will have on its performance. Where as a van with a low torque will start to have a considerable performance drop once the van is loaded with a heavy load. A van with a high torques will have a more consistent performance whether the van is carrying a heavy loaded or not.

To summaries:

• The higher the torque the more powerful the pulling power of the engine.
• Any van that is going to be used for towing additional equipment required a lot of torque. Each van will have a maximum towing weight specified in the vans spec.
• It’s torque that lets you do the hard work but horsepower that lets you do the work quickly once the van is moving.
• Vans tend to have a choice of one or two engine sizes but different PS/torque values; if the van will constantly be used for carrying heavier loads consider the larger engine with the higher PS value. It will have more horse power and torque and hence perform more consistently under heavy loads especially on hills and stop/starts.

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VW Crafter or Mercedes Sprinter?

Question. We were recently asked by a customer, what is the difference between a Mercedes Sprinter and a VW Crafter as he was undecided on which van was the right one for his needs? Having driven Mercedes all his life he was looking for a change and noticed that Quadrant Vans had better deals on the used VW vans with both similar mileage and age when compared to the Mercedes models!

Answer. This is a tough question as the only difference is a visual one, it’s the badge that sits on the front grille, engine, size, payload and performance wise both vans are exactly the same. There is one noticeable difference and that’s that Mercedes offers a 3 year unlimited mileage warranty, whereas the VW Crafter offers a 3 year 100,000 mile warranty. Even with a lesser warranty perspective buyers shouldn’t be put off because when it comes to performance and reliability the VW Crafter is in a different class when compared to its competitors. The Iveco Daily 35s12 H2 3950 Xlwb was also a suggestion as one of the customer’s main concerns was body length being in the shop fitting game. Due to the loads being carried the van needed a minimum of 4.0m internal length and both the VW and Mercedes fitted the bill perfectly giving a load space of 4.3m. The Iveco on the other hand comes with an amazing 4.5m load space, which happens to be the biggest in the 3.5 Tonne market. One final vehicle considered was the Citroen Relay L4 H2 2.2 Hdi 120Bhp, as we have these vehicles readily available, with a standard load space of 4.0m.
Other issues to consider giving the ever increasing fuel prices were running costs and residual values. When we researched the customers issues regarding this we established that the both the Mercedes Sprinter and VW Crafter give on average 36.0 mpg with Co2 emissions output of 207.7g/ Kg. The Iveco Daily on the other hand was considerably less fuel efficient with a combined fuel economy of just 26 mpg so as you can see the Mercedes and VW are streets ahead when it comes to fuel economy. As regards resale value the Mercedes sprinter and VW Crafter are just like their cars, both have fantastic residual values and customers are likely to pay over the odds due to the build quality and comfortable driving experience which is often a big factor in any purchasing decision, especially if you intend to spend most of the working day behind the wheel.

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2. Fiat Punto Van 1.3 Multijet 85 S/S – 80.7 mpg

3. Vauxhall Corsa Van 1.3 95 Ecoflex – 78.3 mpg

4. Peugeot Bipper Van SE HDi 75 S/S EGC – 68.9 mpg

5. Fiat Fiorino Cargo Van 1.3 Mjet C’matic – 67.3 mpg

With continually rising fuel costs and greater levies being placed on polluting vehicles, more companies are starting to consider the impact on the environment when looking for transportation. This has led to commercial vehicle manufacturers continually looking at ways to improving their vehicles fuel efficiency whilst reducing the emissions in the process. The battle for most fuel efficient van changes with each van update and currently the most fuel efficient small van is the Ford Fiesta Van Econetic 1.6 TDCi.

Ford Fiesta Van Econetic 1.6 TDCi

The Fiesta van makes use of start stop technology** to make its engine more fuel efficient its design is based on the fiesta car with a well laid out cockpit that is available in a choice of 2 trims (including a sports design) and 9 different colours. Like the fiesta car it’s a pleasure to drive with a powerful 1.6L engine that’s available with or without a diesel particulate filter that burns of particles or converts them into CO2 or water. Just like other models with the Ford badge it offers a high quality build that is expected to retain 34 – 38% of its initial value after 3 years.

Fiat Punto Van 1.3 Multijet 85 S/S

The Fiat Punto Van is a great compact lightweight van that’s cheap to run and look stylish and is based on the Punto car body with the back seats removed and the rear windows replaced with panels. It’s available with just one engine size but a choice of three power outputs 75, 85 and 95bhp, of which the two more powerful versions come with start stop technology like the Fiesta. The resale value for older model Punto vans isn’t as good as the Fiesta, but then again you can expect to pay around £1000 less.

Vauxhall Corsa Van 1.3 95 Ecoflex

The Vauxhall Corsa van is What Van 2012 small van of the year. It’s a powerful little diesel that again makes use of start/stop technology and has aerodynamic wheel covers which improves air flow and inevitably fuel efficiency. To improve the vans fuel efficiency a step further Vauxhall have introduced optimised gear ration to enable the van to cruise at the optimal speed, with a “shift up” indicator featured on the dashboard advising drivers when to change gear. The Corsa is a comfortable van to drive with plenty of leg room for such a small van and comes with a load of safety features as standard. It’s available in a choice of 3 engines, 1.4 Cdti – 70hp, 1.6 Cdti – 95hp and a 1.25L Petrol 82hp van.

Peugeot Bipper SE HDi 75 S/S EGC

The Peugeot Bipper offers a larger load capacity than the first 3 vans it’s also less like a car than the first 3 options and has a very basic interior which reflects in the vans cost. It comes in a choice of two engines 1.4L Diesel 68bhp and a 1.4L petrol 73bhp engine which isn’t as economical as the diesel managing just 40 mpg. Like the interior the standard safety kit that comes with the van is basic consisting of just driver’s airbag and ABS although there are plenty of extras available for higher spec models.

Fiat Fiorino Cargo 1.3 Mjet C’matic

Fiat Fiorino looks just the same as the Citroen Nemo and the Peugeot Bipper as it was developed by a joint venture between the three companies. Each model will have its own refinements and in the case of the Fiorino the cab interior offers a much higher finish than the Bipper as it’s based on the Panda and Grand Punto car models. There are also plenty of adjustments for both the seat and steering wheel to make the driver as comfortable as possible, which is especially important for long journeys and something that’s lacking in the basic Bipper model. Both the Bipper and the Fiorino have a 2.5m3 storage capacity which can be increased to 2.8m3 by folding down the passenger seat. The van comes with a choice of 2 engines a 1.4L Petrol engine (capable of managing 41mpg) and the more popular 1.3 Multijet diesel with 75bhp. As regards safety the van comes with a full height steel ladder bulkhead that protects just the driver’s side, ABS, EBD and dual stage driver’s airbags as standard.

When looking for a small van the model you choose will very much depend on the load being carried versus budget. Choosing a more economical van can save a considerable amount in fuel costs over the course of the vans lease/use especially if you are running a fleet of vans. Where as smaller vans based on car bodies may be ideal for businesses who just want the convenience of a van for carrying limited loads, others may require a van that’s able to carry a substantially bigger or heavier load. What every your requirement At Quadrant Vans we have years of experience and can advise a range of vans to suit your budget and requirements so give us a call on TEL: 0845 838 1144 and let us find the most economical van for your needs.

** What is start stop technology?

Start stop technology automatically shuts down the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop to reduce idling. When force is applied to either the accelerator or clutch pedal the vehicle automatically restarts within milliseconds. The technology is thought to make engines up to 15% more fuel efficient and completely cuts out the C02 emissions produced at traffic lights or traffic jams. Although starting and stopping the engine was once thought to place unnecessary wear and tear on the engine this is no longer the case with start stop enabled engines. They have a much more powerful/longer lasting starter motor and are also fitted with a heavy duty extremely powerful dense battery that is capable of withstanding multiple start stop events.

A Luton van is a form of box van where bye the body often extends over the cab area thus providing extra storage space. Some of the newer Luton vans now have a rounded section over the cab area which isn’t available as storage space but does make the van more aerodynamic, cutting down on wind resistance and therefore making the van more fuel efficient. Lutons have a thin shell made from reinforced plastic/fibreglass which is very strong and extremely lightweight, making the van much lighter than panel vans of the same size.

Luton vans are the main choice for many delivery companies because the vans are light weight and offer a large storage area that is easily accessible either via twin rear doors or a roller shutter door. They are also the favourite choice of furniture removals companies who may be expected to carry anything from boxes of lightweight ornaments to fridges, cookers and settees. Lugging a heavy cooker or settee up onto a van is no easy task which is another reason why lutons are so perfect, as they come in a variety of configurations to suit such demands. The conventional Luton is the standard van height off the ground and would require a number of able bodied men to be able load heavy goods onto the van. Fortunately Lutons are available with tail lifts that can carry loads of up to 500kg, which means that the load can be carried by trolley and lifted mechanically cutting down on the manpower required for the job. The only downside of having a tail lift fitted is that due to that weight of the lifting equipment the van will have a slight reduction in loading capacity of around 250kg.

There are also low loading Lutons available where the van has a loading height of just 550mm from the floor and should this prove a problem a ramp can be fitted for those very heavy jobs. Having the ability to just step up into the van makes the loading/unloading time for the van much quicker than having to use a tail lift as can be seen in the video below.

Low Loader vs tail lift Luton van

Like most vans, luton’s come in a range of wheelbase lengths where a long wheelbase combined with a flat floor provides a large flat loading area which is often plywood lined. This provides the ideal platform for garden centres to load their plants, trees, bags of compost and other items for delivery. It also provides an ideal form of transportation for wedding suppliers and the entertainment industry that both have to transport multiple boxes or containers with equipment inside.

Most van manufacturers have their own model of Luton with some of the more popular models being the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Citroen Relay, VW Crafter, LDV Maxus, Iveco Daily and Fiat Ducato. All of these vans come with a reasonable spec and like most modern vans are pretty reliable with good engines that if looked after will see the van through a long life. When it comes to choosing a Luton like most things in life cost will be the biggest deciding factor LDV offers the cheapest alternative while Mercedes are the most expensive. With the Mercedes Sprinter and Volkswagen Crafter you pay extra for the badge but get a very high build quality which in turn reflects in the vans handling, performance and reliability. The Ford Transit doesn’t have as high a price tag but does provide a very reliable van which is why it’s so popular. Because the higher end vans like Mercedes, VW and Transit offer good reliability they consequently hold their prices in the second hand market and are therefore more sought after.

Another factor that may influence the purchasing decision is the engine, while many of the vans may have a similar size engine they will likely have a range of PS options. The higher the PS the more powerful the engine which becomes more important if the van is likely to be carrying heavy loads up hilly roads on a regular basis. The lower end of the engine spectrum is the LDV Maxus with 90ps and the most powerful are the Mercedes Sprinter vans with 129PS and the Transit Lutons with up to 140PS.

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Which van offers the highest Payload

The current plug-in car grants scheme allows anyone purchasing an electric car to claim a grant of up to 25% of the value of the vehicle, up to a maximum value of £5,000. New plug-in van owners can claim up to 20% of the van value which is capped at a maximum value of £8,000. For a van to qualify for the grant it must emit less than 75g/km CO2, be capable of traveling at least 60 miles between charges (10 miles in electric mode for hybrid vans), and be capable of reaching speeds of more than 50mph, finally to ensure the correct level of safety is met it must meet the ‘European Vehicle Type Approval’.

In 2011 there were 5 cars available on the market that qualify for the grant and 1052 eligible registered cars sold, of which the Government received only 892 applications for the plug-in car grant. With 5 more cars being released in 2012 along with the various vans on offer it will be interesting to see how many applications are applied for in 2012. The Government are hoping that their plug-in grant combined with low running costs and tax benefits will entice more people to make the move to electric vehicles.

A low running cost of less than 2p per mile will be the big attraction especially for companies running van fleets, but there are still many drawbacks which are putting businesses and private individuals off purchasing electric vehicles.

Because the technology is still in its infancy and production is on a small scale electric vans can be very expensive, approximately three times the cost of a diesel van. Forecast for depreciation in the first generation of fully electric vans is also a big problem as they are predicted to lose approximately 80% of their initial value over a three year period. Electric vehicle also need a secure storage to charge their batteries for several hours overnight and have a limitation on the number of miles that they can travel on one charge.

Despite these limitations the number of Eco-friendly vans and cars on our roads are on the rise and as the technology progresses and their production increases we should start to see a significant drop in the costs of these vehicles.

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The much loved mini van which ceased production 30 years ago is set to return to the commercial vehicle market. BMW who own the mini brand are calling it the Mini Cargo which is set to make it debut at the 2012

Aimed at the style conscious business owner the new model van won’t have a new body shape but instead will utilise the current mini clubman base. The back and side windows will be removed and replaced by metal panels along with the rear seats to make way for a flat loading floor. It unsure yet whether the roof height will be adjusted to make way for more cargo.

Small commercial vans are already popular in the UK and throughout Europe so another addition to the market that looks just like a stylish mini is likely to be welcomed. Though its limited cargo area won’t suit all businesses it will make the perfect pizza delivery vehicle and may make an ideal vehicle for the style conscious florist.

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Stunned Police in Northern China’s Hebei Province pulled over what they suspected was an overloaded van, only to find it packed with children.

The minivan which is usually designed to carry 8 passengers had a staggering 66 children aged between 4 and 5 crammed into the back.

The children who were on their way to school were all removed from the van while the driver was questioned.

To accommodate all 66 children the back seats of the van were removed and replaced with wooden benches. The driver was arrested and given a series of tickets from breaking various motoring laws. It took 12 police vans to pick up the children and take them home.