Peugeot Partner wins UK Fleet Van of the Year

By Colin Windell

 

 

Productivity (including reliability and vehicle uptime), fuel efficiency, driver acceptance, dealer support, total cost of ownership, customer service, warranty, finance packages and after sales support were all factors taken into account in the judging of the Fleet Van of the Year by UK-based commercial fleet magazine, Motor Transport.

In winning the prestigious title the Partner beat off competition from the Fiat Ducato, Iveco Daily, Nissan NV200, and Vauxhall Vivaro to take the award.

In presenting the award, the judges’ comments included: “Peugeot continues to make in-roads into fleet and businesses with its range of competitively priced products that enjoy a reputation for reliability.”

“The Partner van is at the forefront of the brand’s growth, and despite operating in a fiercely competitive segment, continues to grow market share.”

The judges also commented on the great build quality of the vehicle and also the increasing driver acceptance of both diesel and electric vans,

“As the market sector migrates down the GVW range, this is the strongest product available in the sector”.

Staged at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s West End, the Motor Transport Awards reward high standards of professionalism in all areas of fleet transport operations. The 50-strong judging panel is a roll-call of the best known and respected people in the transport sector. The awards were presented by comedian Jimmy Carr.

Commenting on the award, Louise Neilson, Head of Peugeot Business Sales, said: “It is a great accolade to receive this award for the Peugeot Partner, which has proved highly popular with fleet customers because of its strong reputation for reliability with industry professionals. It’s also highly pleasing to see that the judges have recognised the growing Peugeot business in the fleet sector and the reasons for our continuing success.”

In South Africa, the Peugeot Partner is offered as the 1.6HDi L1 and is powered by a diesel engine.