Ultimately, all vans are hostage to their own dimensions. If things are to be moved will not fit through no matter how adeptly leads or how elegant it seems that the model will be non-functional. Passenger car buyers will be available with a world practical problem if it means they can swan around in a slinky two-seater but the essence of a truck is its practicality and if you can not do the job, is not much use to anyone. These issues were obviously central in Peugeot's thinking during the development of the last van experts.
A wide range of body and payload options make it more suitable for more players than the model it replaced.
The old Expert was a small truck team for two reasons. First, he played in the small panel van - a class of littler-luggers cargo underneath large vans team like its Peugeot Boxer and above the various compact van is characterized by the Peugeot Partner. Second, even small models panel van, was small. The small size of the old Expert had its advantages. He was tractable and refreshing car-like driving, but opponents have a much higher capacity, was always doomed to work with the bottom edge of the area attractive to entrepreneurs who could manage 4m3 load volume. In this Expert, Peugeot has changed all that. There are a variety of body and payload options in a region that gives the level of choice of customers expect from a modern panel van.
load volumes ranging from 5m3 to 7m3 with two different load lengths and a pair of roof heights. Then there are two gross payloads, 1.000 kg and 1.200 kg, which compares favorably with 800kg and 900kg old expert options. With window van, Combi minibus and platform cab options also available, the Expert has the kind of diversity in the line-up to tackle a wide range of different operator requirements.
"HDi engine Peugeot's diesel common-rail is suitable for commercial vehicle duties"
The very useful loadbay square shape with minimal intrusion wheelarch. It can accommodate 2,260 mm loading length in the short wheelbase Expert and 2600 mm in the long wheelbase van. Heaving heavy load is made easier by a low 570 mm rear sill height and if you load a lot of heaving in the line of work, your copyright suspension can reduce this further, sinking as low as 450 mm. All normal eyes security and fixing points racking systems are present and correct, with access available through symmetrically split side-hinged rear doors or sliding side doors. A lifting tailgate is available as an option.
The Peugeot HDi engines of the diesel common-rail qualified commercial vehicle duties, something that we have demonstrated over many years of service in various products LCV, and the Expert has three of them. The 1.6-liter 90bhp engine powers the entry level models and should prove very fuel-efficient combined with five-speed manual transmission. It may prove a touch weedy for some tastes, though, and anyone planning to use the full load carrying capacity of an expert would be good to step into one of the 2.0-liter HDi come with a six-speed gearbox.
The 120bhp 2.0HDi option develops a hearty 225Nm maximum torque output of 2.000 rpm, and it will pay dividends in connection with the 135Nm available in 1.6-liter models. The Range-filling unit has 136bhp and 240Nm at 2,000 rpm makes a strong performer even though it still lacks the brute force to challenge the real heavy hitters in the field. More than power and performance, the real power of these powerplants HDi is the improvement. The note of the engine is smooth and minimal vibrations find their way into the cabin, but if you really want a quiet life, get a model with the optional bulkhead fitted.
The styling cues carried over from Boxer big brother are obvious, just clap eyes on Expert. Like the Boxer, the van is fruit of a collective vehicle to Peugeot Citroen and Fiat, so versions are also available from these manufacturers Budget, respectively, for the mission and Scudo. Viewed in profile, the Expert has more of a tip over the stub nosed Boxer, but the huge headlights of the Peugeot trademark and horizontally split grille will ring bells with owners of larger van. The windscreen is steeply raked up a wedge-shaped front end with thick rubbing strips protecting the flanks and rear lights are mounted high to help avoid costly parking knocks.
The area has plenty of cabin space and a good range of storage options with hard plastic used to enhance the longevity of equipment and accessories. Standard equipment levels are about what you would expect from a panel van in this sector - sparse. But it helps to keep the cost down and drivers should not feel too hard done by. Power windows, stereo CD, two sliding side doors and a steering column that adjusts for height and reach all make the cut. If you want an expert with all the modern amenities you can have one courtesy of a list of options that are bristling with the likes of air conditioning, speed limiting cruise control, rear parking sensors, satellite navigation, a hands Bluetooth free kit, the spiritual rear suspension and ESP stability control. But obviously, as it hit fripperies attractive pricing Expert's up to levels at which more expensive rivals may look more attractive.
Now with a model of the range of range for the challenge of selling the whole of the small panel van, the Peugeot Expert should get a lot more attention from buyers. The always impressive diesel HDi engines is a strong suit and the cabin offers plenty of storage space, even if it lacks the sense of quality and consistency of design class best can muster. With all this, tight pricing and the attractive styling thrown-in, there is little doubt that the specialist will give the answer to many actors, panel van requirements.
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