The What Van? Road Test: Iveco Daily Hi-Matic (2019)

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2020   |   Author: Steve Banner

 

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Operating

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    

Rivals

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.

The Final Verdict

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.

Overall Rating = 80/100



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