Which small/medium van?

I am looking at options for a small/medium van and have narrowed it down to a LWB Transit Connect, LWB Citroen Berlingo or perhaps a Renault Kangoo Maxi. On paper, the Transit Connect looks to be the best option, particularly as it appears to be the only option with ESP etc as standard. Is this true? Can you offer any advice around reliability, drive/handling and economy?

Asked on 15 April 2015 by Si Withington

Answered by Honest John

If talking current models I'd go for the Transit Connect. At least it looks like it was designed to be that length, not a shorter van with an extra foot tacked on. Good looking vans with decent handling and decent engines. ESP is actually coming on everything by an EC Directive, but that isn't necessarily a good thing because it can cause more problems than it solves.

HJ

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