Mercedes executives might be a little irked to see the Crafter just ahead of the Sprinter on our list, but for our money, this Volkswagen is the best large van on the market, despite it getting on in years.
Why would they be annoyed? Well, Mercedes used to make the Crafter, but then, after more than €1 billion of investment, Volkswagen built its own plant and ended the relationship.
Nearly a decade on, the Crafter’s dimensions make it a benchmark, with up to 18.4m3 of load volume, not to mentioned payloads of 1.5 tonnes in a 3.5-tonne van.
3. Renault Master
We said Renault has been on a roll with its vans, and the Master is the best example yet of what a purpose-built electric LCV can deliver.
Renault has sold electric vans since 2012, but its Master ZE was far from successful. The new Master E-Tech, however, changes all that, scooping up more awards than its maximum 15m3 loadspace can carry.
There’s also a diesel option, powered by a 2.3-litre engine, and a UK-specific range of bodied versions, like Luton vans, that are available direct through the dealers.
2. Ford Transit Courier
