All about Van : Peugeot Bipper

Bipper's Peugeot van comes with automatic transmission which will reduce operating costs.
No longer satisfied with the provision of three or four kinds of easily-pigeonholed vehicles, the van manufacturers have done everything differently. The boffins at companies like Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat have been busy designing new types of vans in the corner all kinds of niche market sectors, most of us do not even know existed. One of these market segments to obtain the sub-compact van sector. And in this market, Peugeot has already begun Bipper 2-Tronic with automatic gearbox. Green, economic and worryingly large interior yields Bipper 2-Tronic excellent mileage and has very low emissions.
But will white van man take any notice
The Bipper was one of the first cargo from door to sub-compact van sector alongside its sister models, the Citroen Nemo and Fiat Fiorino, will be tussling for sales in this newly opened market. Apart form Tardis-like cargo area, the same markets green credentials. In fact, if they were any greener, and Peugeot have called Lettuce. With the gearbox-2 Tronic on fuel consumption and mileage reimbursement figures are excellent.
The compact design Bipper 2-Tronic and consequent limited capacity means that only a small, economical engine. Under the hood you'll find a 1.4-liter unit diesel HDi is good for 70bhp. It's proven, refined and reassuringly high-tech, using an advanced common-rail fuel injection system. This unit makes its maximum torque of 160Nm at 1,750 rpm and retains most of the running to 2750 rpm for strong acceleration when laden. rate of fuel consumption of 63mpg is great especially if you are looking to reduce costs.
The Bipper 2-Tronic is a very user-friendly element in nature, out in the street. The steering is an electro-hydraulic set-up that keeps you well informed about what the front wheels are doing and is light enough to make parking a breeze exercises. It also provides good visibility for the driver with a truncated nose helping the tight turning radius that can make the lives of urban drivers so much easier.
"There is no doubt that the Peugeot Bipper 2-Tronic does what it sets out to do very effectively"
Buyers considering the Bipper 2-Tronic will be familiar with the matter of capacity. Considering that the vehicle is well under four feet in length, 1.523 mm load length is pretty good. Better yet, there is an optional folding front passenger seat that creases the available load length to about 2490 mm. The volume of cargo is 2.5m3 without said seat folded or 2.8m3 with it in the down position. The tough torsion beam rear suspension allows the Bipper to carry up to 690kg.
These dimensions clearly position the Bipper among smaller cars from trucks and most compact van in terms of capacity, but is designed as a commercial vehicle from the start, sharing much more with the compact vans on grounds of practicality. There is a good amount of storage space in the cabin and the materials selected for their resistance. Operators will also appreciate the upright riding position and the supportive seats.
The cargo area Bipper 2-Tronic is uniformly shaped and easily accessible via the rear doors and an optional sliding side door. Make no mistake, it is smaller than the compact trucks in the area, but if you can do with the size, you will find the load area pleasant. There is some overhang wheelarch with the ability to prevent anyone trying to squeeze in bulkier objects but 1,046 mm between the arches is not too bad. The rear doors open to 180 degrees and are asymmetrically split to improve access to only one door open.
Peugeot has worked hard to minimize the Bipper for running costs and 2-year/20 ,000-mile service intervals help here. Another advantage is that the replacement of key components have to coincide with service intervals to reduce the time the Bipper is off the road. Emissions of CO2 116g/km and a fuel consumption figure of 63mpg on the combined cycle means that the function of the Bipper 2-Tronic will be a very cheap affair. For busy urban drivers, the automatic gearbox offers comfort, if you're crawling along in jams.
Available in one solitary trim level and price of around £ 1.000 more than the model with manual transmission, the Bipper S 1,4 HDi 70 2-Tronic comes with a reasonable amount of tools as standard. With one touch electric front windows and remote central locking with separate cab and cargo area locking figure of all. As electric heated door mirrors, automatic door lock over 12 mph.
Making the choice between the Peugeot Bipper 2-Tronic and key competitors in the sub-compact field is not easy because they are almost identical. The Citroen Nemo and Fiat Fiorino are built on the same production line and is really only marks them apart. Calling the model, the Bipper looks to be a brave move on the part of the Peugeot. It's definitely cute, in style van, but if stereotypes are to be believed, the average driver van UK would prefer to be driving something that sounds a little more masculine. Peugeot Geezer was a popular proposal around the office.
There is no doubt that the Peugeot Bipper 2-Tronic does what it sets out to do very effectively. Despite its compact exterior dimensions, the truck maximizes interior space for passengers and cargo. It is also extremely economical and very comfortable to drive. The only doubt surrounds its position in the market. The choice for the small van buyers is growing ever more diverse, so will be enough operators find that the Bipper 2-Tronic is the perfect package for them?
There will always be those who play it safe and go for a small truck with a larger payload than the Bipper, despite the fact that they rarely, if ever, use it. Those who can do with a 690kg payload and 2.5m3 load volume will find little cause for complaint. The Bipper is cleverly designed around the needs of business users and deserves to find a ready market.