yan from Van Leasing Quotes takes a look at the Peugeot Expert to see how the new panel van compares to some of its competitors:With the new Peugeot Expert it’s out with old and in with the new. Clearly inspired by its Peugeot Boxer big brother, the tired, boxy-looking design has been replaced with a much more striking look. As well as this, the previously ‘size-challenged’ panel van is now bigger and with a wider range of size options available.
But let’s face it, if you’re looking a panel van for your next van lease or van contract hire deal then you’re not short of options. So how does the Peugeot Expert stack up?
Size Matters
Size is king in the van world – manufacturers can design vans to look better than all of their competitors but if it’s too big or too small then you won’t lease it. Peugeot clearly had this in the forefront of their minds when designing the new Expert and, unlike its much smaller predecessor, the Expert comes in a range of flexible roof, height and payload configurations. It also comes with platform cab, combi, window van and minibus options - making the Expert an ideal van leasing option for a number of different business types.
Creature Comforts
You’re next van lease or van contract hire agreement is going to last at least 36 months so you need to make sure your choice of panel van provides the comfort you and your colleagues need. The Peugeot Expert does just that with plenty of space for both driver and 2 passengers along with heaps of storage options in the cab area. The dash area may lack some of the finishes and subtle class of the more premium panel vans out there but the hard plastics are durable and practical – just what you need in your new van. Electric Windows and a CD Player come as standard, but there isn’t a huge amount else on the Expert (although many are available as optional extras). Some competitors in its class may have more as standard but this is reflected in the price and the Peugeot Expert really is a great value for money.
On the Road
It’s a well-known fact that Peugeot’s HDi common rail diesel engines are just what you need in a commercial vehicle of this size and this is a real plus point of the Expert. The 1.6HDi provides a smooth drive and is extremely fuel-efficient. It may be a bit on the sluggish side for some though and the 2.0HDi model offers all the speed, torque and horsepower you’ll ever need. All models offer a smooth drive with little vibrations in the cab – especially if you take a model with the optional bulkhead.
The Verdict
So you’re looking for your next van lease; should the Peugeot Expert be your vehicle of choice? It’s got to be in with a good shout – it’s a great looking vehicle that offers good comfort, flexible size options, drives smoothly and has Peugeot’s well proven HDi common rail engines. A few more standard extras and creature comforts would be nice, which you do get in some of the Expert’s more expensive competitors. For the price though it really is a great van leasing deal.
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Peugeot Expert Van Leasing at a Glance – What you Need to Know
ENGINES: (HDi Common Rail diesel)
90bhp 1.6
120bhp 2.0
140bhp 2.0
MAXIMUM PAYLOAD: 1,000kg - 1,200kg
LOAD VOLUME: 5m3 - 7m3
KERB WEIGHT: 1,661kg - 1,763kg