2011

Latest 2011

21 Dec 11
First Drive: Ford Ranger
The new Ford Ranger is finally on the verge of taking its place in showrooms in the UK and across the rest of Europe. It’s been a long time comi...
28 Nov 11
First Drive: DFSK Loadhopper
The return of the microvan is finally here. DFSK’s Loadhopper, launching this month, is the first new mircrovan since Piaggio’s low-key ...
28 Nov 11
First Drive: Iveco Daily Euro 5
Bye-bye Popeye, hello Superman. Iveco has quietly dropped the pipe-smoking sailor man with the spinach fetish in favour of using the big-screen supe...
28 Nov 11
First Drive: Renault Kangoo ZE
If this is the future for light commercial vehicles, especially in more urban environments, then maybe we’ve all got less to worry about than w...
29 Sep 11
First Drive: VW Transporter Sportline
The king of Volkswagen’s van range has returned for a second reign. The VW Transporter Sportline is the only serious rival to Ford’s Trans...
29 Sep 11
First Drive: Ford Transit Euro5
On the surface the only alterations seem to be a silver grille and the very tiny change of the engine power being on a blue badge rather than a red on...
12 Sep 11
First Drive: Vauxhall Vivaro Ecoflex
When Vauxhall moved to beef up its green credentials at the start of the year by offering versions of its Ecoflex sub-brand on all models in its com...
12 Sep 11
First Drive: Volkswagen Crafter
The facelifted Volkswagen Crafter range has now arrived in the UK, with a less divisive styling being the big indicator of the revised model. ...
17 Aug 11
First Drive: Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 4Motion
When Volkswagen revised its Caddy light van range recently, it added a four-wheel drive 4Motion model for the first time. Previously available on main...
26 Jul 11
First Drive: Ford Transit Sportvan Red
The latest and sixth Ford Transit Sportvan is probably the most striking yet. A not-so subtle brand of Colorado Red paintwork with white bonnet stri...
25 Jul 11
First Drive: Volkswagen Amarok
It’s been some time coming, but Volkswagen’s new pick-up has finally made it to the UK. We first sampled the truck in February last year,...
22 Jul 11
First Drive: Volkswagen Crafter
Volkswagen has unveiled a revamped version of its Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-rivalling Crafter. Changes include the debut of a new, smaller-capacity eng...
07 Jun 11
First Drive: Fiat Ducato Euro5
F iat Professional’s large van, the Ducato, is the biggest seller in its line-up in the UK market. Last year 2909 models left showrooms, a 7% de...
06 Jun 11
First Drive: Volkswagen Caddy Bluemotion
The Caddy Bluemotion Technology 1.6-litre TDI 102hp is the green card in Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ pack. It has claimed combined cycle fue...
24 May 11
First Drive: Nissan Navara Outlaw V6
Competition in the increasingly glamourous pick-up sector is hotting up. Mitsubishi led the way in popularising the rugged vehicles, traditionally the...
24 May 11
First Drive: Renault Master Double Cab Dropside
Renault’s new range of Master conversions is now available to order in the UK. With the addition of rear-wheel drive models to the line-up the b...
19 Apr 11
First Drive: Fiat Scudo Euro5
Fiat introduced the Euro5 version of its medium-sized Scudo van for the 2011 model year and What Van? got an early chance to sample the newcomer, whic...
19 Apr 11
First Drive: Fiat Fiorino Euro5
This year will see a whole raft of engine changes from most manufacturers, as we head towards another European vehicle emissions deadline on 1 January...
19 Apr 11
First Drive: Mitsubishi ASX 4Work
It’s a bit tricky placing Mitsubishi’s ASX 4Work, because there isn’t really a natural rival for it. Surprisingly priced at just ab...
16 Mar 11
First Drive: Mitsubishi Outlander 4Work
It’s a small market, but for a certain band of buyers, these sort of vehicles are handy. Passenger 4x4s converted to light commercials are rare...