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Urban Vs Country: What Van Is Best For Me?

Vanaways
Vanaways
3rd Jul 2023
Urban Vs Country: What Van Is Best For Me?

Tasked with selecting your new family transport option or work van? The number of options available on the market at any one time can certainly be overwhelming. With new releases popping up each year, and remodelled versions of existing favourites regularly appearing, the best way to maintain focus on your transport of choice is often to consider context and setting. Within this handy guide from Van Sales UK, we’ll take you through the distinct differences between comfy country transport and those vans made for a cushy drive in the big city – with a special mention for innovative electric options.

The Best Of Both Worlds?

In an ideal world, a singular van could include everything you need under one sturdy roof, and this isn’t easy with so many users to account for. Whereas some tradespeople are likely to require a large payload for varied materials and bulky items, vans with an abundance of premium space in the cab are favoured by others, especially forgiving for those long days at the wheel. With leading van manufacturers including the likes of Ford, Mercedes and Maxus all striving to find that ideal balance, why not browse our complete selection of domestic and commercial vehicles? Accompanying reviews provide further insight for those focused on fleet management.

Country Comfort

Accounting for the long stretches of road you’ll likely come across driving in the country, vans fit for long haul delivery drivers or family road trips into the famous English countryside will need several strings to their bow. The Volkswagen Transporter, and Mercedes Sprinter are two of our notable picks, and are unsurprisingly among the most popular vans in The United Kingdom. Both available in distinct styles and with optional body types to suit the task, powerful engines and off-road performance make both of these vans a worthwhile investment for trips in the great outdoors.

Urban Convenience

Expect tight roads and narrow corners when you’re navigating around the city, therefore any van acquisition should be on the less-bulky side, able to nimbly move from street to street. Smaller and not dissimilar to cars in appearance, the Citroen Berlingo, Peugeot Partner, Vauxhall Combo and Toyota Proace City are all small vans, noted for their performance in urban areas. There are some fantastic vans to choose from in today’s city van sector, with capable payloads pairing robust exteriors and in-cab tech.

Going Electric

Typically cheaper to run than their diesel alternatives, electric low emission vans are an increasingly common sight on the road in 2023. Not only is the cost per mile lower than regular manual vans, there are fewer moving parts, reducing maintenance costs. Electric vans also produce no CO2 emissions, meaning that their widespread adoption by road-users has the potential to dramatically improve air quality. Including the Renault Kangoo ZE and Vauxhall Vivaro Electric, our selection of vans is unrivalled.

At Van Sales UK, we are immensely proud to offer the best new van deals on the latest and greatest models. Whether you are looking to purchase a brand new vehicle, or lease for a set period of time, we won’t be beaten on price or customer service. All of our specialist vans sales include full manufacturer warranty and roadside assistance, while we include free UK delivery for customers. Any queries? Contact the team!

Vanaways Reviews

   
Zoe Batchelor

Zoe Batchelor

17 January 2025

"Love the van, Perfect as the spec I ordered, Saving up for the next one, thank you Adrian and Team, Boyd Batchelor, Tillage Nurseries"

Lisa Russell

Lisa Russell

05 August 2024

"Found these guys online and was a little bit wary to buy a new van from someone I hadn't heard of. From the off, the first phone call was professional and gave me all the information that I needed, Theo was great, helpful and I proceeded to order my new van, Paige sorted the paperwork quickly and efficiently and within 10 days I had my new van delivered! The price was very competitive and all parts of the transaction were easy and hassle free, wouldn't hesitate to recommend these guys, Thank you so much for a really good experience."

Yusuf U. Gadzama

Yusuf U. Gadzama

20 August 2024

"I was looking for a good deal on a van online and then came across Van away, at first I was a bit sceptical but later went ahead and bought a Peugeot boxer on an unbeatable price online. The sell team were fantastic all the way and very helpful to say the least. I will highly recommend Van away to anybody that's looking for a van of any kind. Thanks Van Away for your first class service and I will be looking forward to a future deal."

Clare Wood

Clare Wood

19 November 2024

"Just purchased a 2nd van through Vanaways to add to our company fleet. Steve Catley was helpful, communicative and informative all the way through the process. We would definitely use Vanaways again, and would not hesitate to recommend them."

Jay Pee Ay

Jay Pee Ay

05 December 2024

"Paige was outstanding in her responsiveness to what presented as a serious problem for our company. The finance company used by her company caused unnecessary and significant delays in the delivery of our van - the pain of which was mitigated somewhat by Paige's proactive communication, informative and realistic communication and very professional demeanour. I'd recommend her and she meant our view of Vanaways was overall positive."

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