Choose: Light Commercial Vehicle-Your Business Partner

Today we will describe several models designed for small businesses. We will not be in the rating on this short review. You can learn about the advantages and disadvantages of five models.

Mercedes Benz Vito

Metal body makes the machine durable, lateral sliding doors and lift gate, low loading height - convenience of downloading in a city is guaranteed. Fuel consumption is about 31.7 mpg highway mode and 27.5 mpg city mode. On the latest oil pump endowed electronics. And now this model has as well as adjustable fuel pump, alone and depending on the load regulates the amount, reducing energy consumption for your drive. The same scheme works and the coolant pump and a generator that recharges the battery only when needed.

Disadvantages

The cargo bay is not big among the models on this list. Service Mercedes Benz - Vito is expensive, the machine has a lot of electronic parts whose replacement only by engineers.

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Ram Cargo Van

Small and medium business needs, primarily in endurance and practical car specialists Ram one of the priorities in the development of new items to make it generic. Ram Cargo Van offers the buyer the best opportunities for retrofitting and retrofitting. So, Ram offers a version of the model with a flat floor, with additional horizontal jumper with three vertical load compartments. Quite seriously approached U.S. automakers and safety issue. For this purpose the vehicle is equipped, in particular, the electronic stability control system and a tire pressure monitoring. V-twin engine Pent star volume of 3.6 liters. According to the manufacturer specifications, the return of the motor makes 283 horsepower and peak torque - 352 Nm.

Disadvantages

Designers Company has something to work on in the polls front end is not presentable, 18 mpg in city mode. The car's engine a little weak.

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Nissan NV1500 Cargo Van

Designers managed to provide easy access to the cab and the load compartment. In the version with high roof movers can move through the body in full length. Complete the picture of wide doorways. The cargo compartment capacity for flooring, fittings, additional trim interior panels, outlets for 120 V, for electricity Roof lamps and lighting. Vans are equipped with comfortable seating. Moreover, the passenger seat is able to transform into a table on which is placed a laptop easily. By analogy with the pickups vans have rear-wheel drive. As consumers power trains offered one of two engines: either V- shaped six cylindrical of 4 liters, or V- shaped eight cylindrical 5.6 liters. Both engines are aggregated with 5 speed automatic transmission. Reinforced frame body structure has successfully established itself in the market, " labor " vehicles, as it allows to overcome the difficult parts and roads. With all the instruments of safety, Nissan NV 1500 is always an exceptional rating and IIHS NHTSA.

Disadvantages

As Ram Cargo Van from Nissan, a big indicator mpg, but in this case, the cause is a very powerful engine.

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Ford Transit

More, higher, stronger - these customer requirements form the basis of construction of a new truck Ford Transit. Engineers, designers and engineers have tried to bring in the new model Transit Connect Cars are spacious and practical cargo compartment capacity which (depending on the version - Van, Double-Cab-in-Van or Kombi) ranges from 2.9 to 3.6m³ with full wall. Maximum load capacity is 1000 kg, which is the best in its class. In the cargo area of the car a number of innovative solutions, including the hatch in the septum, foldable front passenger seat and the sliding side door version with a long wheelbase, allowing load -pallets.

Disadvantages

Prone to corrosion especially arches, bad continuity, it is hard to track, Rear-wheel drive. Very low ground clearance

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Chevrolet Express

Chevrolet Express looks clunky, which is typical for this class of American cars - square outlines prevail over all others. The construction of the car sturdy frame ladder. There are two versions of the car - with a short (3429 mm) and long (3937 mm) bases. Cargo compartment can reach gigantic 6 cubic meters. Maximum load capacity is 1803 kg and 2905 kg (with engine 5.3 l). Express can be equipped with four petrol engines Vortex: maximum power yields with 6 L engine (345 hp, 515 Nm). Gasoline consumption in the urban cycle 14 mpg, and when driving on the highway from 18.5 to 15,3 mpg. Fuel tank capacity 117 liters. On all versions of Express installed 4 -speed automatic transmission Hydra-Matic. Drive back to the basic versions. Despite the considerable size and weight, the machine is controlled easily, well dispersed on a straight road and feels confident cornering.

Disadvantages

The Company offers only automatic transmission, gasoline consumption is high, if not to get a big load, and the trip may not be cost-effective.

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Every business is unique and requires a special machine. Load capacity, low fuel consumption, good passing, agility, operating costs, all of these qualities must be taken into consideration when buying a car for business.

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The CarAraC research team is composed of seasoned auto mechanics and automotive industry professionals, including individuals with advanced degrees and certifications in their field. Our team members boast prestigious credentials, reflecting their extensive knowledge and skills. These qualifications include: IMI: Institute of the Motor Industry, ASE-Certified Master Automobile Technicians; Coventry University, Graduate of MA in Automotive Journalism; Politecnico di Torino, Italy, MS Automotive Engineering; Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Mechanical University in Skopje; TOC Automotive College; DHA Suffa University, Department of Mechanical Engineering

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