The Daily is protected by a two-year/unlimited-mileage warranty, which can be extended, and service intervals are set at two years/31,250 miles.
The Daily is sold though Iveco heavy truck dealers, many of whose workshops remain open 24/7.
Deep side rubbing strips helped protect the body against minor damage, and a step is incorporated into the front bumper to allow the driver to reach the windscreen in order to clean it properly.
We averaged just over 36.0mpg on a mixture of routes, lightly laden for the most part, and not far short of the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) combined figure of 37.5mpg.
CO2 is 197g/km.
The more modern Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Programme (WLTP) figures quote 24.0-31.6mpg and CO2 of 241-333g/km.
Iveco Daily Hi-Matic 35S14A8V Van
Price (ex VAT) £32,945
Price range (ex VAT) £30,000-£53,760
Gross payload 1,285kg
Load volume 10.8m3
Load length 3,130mm
Load width (min/max) 1,317/1,740mm
Load bay height 1,900mm
Loading height 706mm
Rear door aperture 1,530x1,800mm
Side door aperture 1,260x1,800mm
Gross vehicle weight 3,500kg
Braked trailer towing weight 3,500kg
Residual value 18.7%*
Cost per mile 68.0p*
Engine size/power 2,287cc, 136hp @ 3,600rpm
Torque 350Nm @ 1,500rpm
Gearbox 8-spd automatic
Fuel economy 37.5mpg (combined)
Fuel tank 70 litres
CO2 197g/km
Warranty 2yrs/unlimited mileage
Service intervals 2yrs/31,250mls
Insurance group tba
Price as tested £40,255
Options fitted
Urban seats £55
Glazed bulkhead £65
Load compartment LED lights £125
Traction plus & hill descent £150
Tyre pressure monitoring system £280
Rear step & parking sensors £330
270° rear doors £350
Alloy wheels £390
Brake light, spot., rear-view cam. £415
Blue Fleet & Me telematics box £455
DTO 4.0 smart tachograph £615
Full LED headlights £760
Hi-Connect with navigation £760
Auto Climate Control £1,280
Hi-Drive pack (inc. lane depart. & lane-keep; AEB & city brake; crosswind assist etc.) £1,280
* after 4yrs/20,000mls source: Kwik Carcost
Ford Transit
Price (ex VAT) £26,235-£38,600
Load volume 9.5-15.1m3
Gross payload 872-2,169kg
Engines 105hp, 130hp, 170hp, 185hp 2.0 diesel, 130hp 2.0 hybrid diesel
Verdict: In its latest iteration the Transit comes with a redesigned front end, a revised interior, a new 185hp version of its 2.0-litre diesel and a mild hybrid diesel powertrain. The new 10-speed auto gearbox arriving in rear-wheel drive models should prove especially popular with home-delivery fleets. Transit residual values are invariably rock-solid and the dealer network is comprehensive.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Price (ex VAT) £26,120-£53,210
Load volume 7.8-17.0m3
Gross payload 804-2,547kg
Engines 114hp, 143hp, 163hp 2.1 diesel, 190hp 3.0 diesel
Verdict: Businesses who view safety and connectivity as priorities should make a bee-line for the Sprinter. Noted for its ability to stand up to hard work, it is available with front-, rear- or four-wheel drive, and an electric model was imminent on this side of the Channel at the time of writing. Check out its automatic boxes – a nine-speeder is available on front-wheel drive variants, and a seven-speeder on its rear-wheel drive stablemates.
Volkswagen Crafter
Price (ex VAT) £25,790-£43,170
Load volume 9.3-17.5m3
Gross payload 735-2,573kg
Engines 102hp, 122hp, 140hp, 177hp 2.0 diesel
Verdict: Operators on the hunt for a well put-together van with the accent on safety are likely to head for a Sprinter. They should take a look at VW’s Crafter, however, before they place an order. It shares many of Sprinter’s virtues, and its front assist with city emergency braking package is a potential life-saver. A battery-powered e-Crafter is on its way to Britain, and remember the Crafter is also marketed by MAN as the TGE.
Design |
8/10 |
Stress on safety and connectivity is to be applauded. |
Cabin |
7/10 |
Lots of storage, but the quality of the materials needs an upgrade. |
Ride |
6/10 |
Firm suspension means struggles with light loads. |
Refinement |
7/10 |
In-cab noise levels are kept under control and nothing squeaks. |
Load area |
8/10 |
Easy to access with plenty of storage and a beefy bulkhead. |
Handling/performance |
8/10 |
Both to a high standard. The Daily is easy to move at parking pace. |
Engine/transmission |
9/10 |
A superb combination. The Hi-Matic box can scarcely be bettered. |
Standard equipment |
7/10 |
You could end up spending a fortune on options to max safety. |
Operating costs |
7/10 |
Service intervals look sensible; warranty could be longer. |
What Van? subjective rating |
8/10 |
The Hi-Matic box is one of the best we’ve stumbled across. |