Managing a small business is that much easier when you have one or several cargo vans. The challenge lies in selecting the best cargo van for your business. Below, we highlight the best cargo vans for small businesses.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
The Sprinter van is a reliable choice as the best cargo van for small businesses. Capable of intense heavy-duty hauling including a max payload of 6,735 pounds, this cargo van has a considerable loading capacity along with a slew of additional features. Look past the comparably high maintenance costs, focus on the vehicle’s fuel economy of 19 miles per gallon and you will be more than happy with its performance in the years ahead.
The Sprinter is available in two roof heights and three body lengths. The van’s cargo space is an impressive 568 cubic feet. If you have heard cargo vans such as the sprinter are only available in diesel, you have been misinformed. The Sprinter is now sold with a gas engine.
Ford Transit Connect
Though Americans have long-preferred large vans for business use, comparably small cargo vans such as the Ford Transit Connect have a sizable fanbase in Europe. The Transit Connect has a maximum payload of 1,600 pounds and 128.6 cubic feet of cargo space. The vehicle achieves 19 miles per gallon in cities and 27 miles per gallon on highways. Opt for a rear liftgate or a swing-out style back doors with 180-degree clearance and you will be more than happy with this van’s utility.
Nissan NV200
The NV200 is a compact cargo van with 122.7 cubic feet of cargo space, a maximum payload of 1,480 pounds and an impressive fuel efficiency of 24 miles per gallon in urban spaces. Head on out to the highway and the NV200 will provide fuel efficiency of 26 miles per gallon. This affordably priced cargo van has a whopping 20 reinforced cargo mounting points and a liftover height of slightly more than 21 inches.
Ram ProMaster City
Designed in the spirit of the Fiat Ducato, this cargo van is perfect for businesses that transport products, equipment and other cargo at a high frequency. When it comes to work vans, few provide the same fuel efficiency as the ProMaster City. This bad boy has a fuel economy of 21 miles per gallon in cities and 28 miles per gallon on highways. The Ram ProMaster City has a maximum payload of 1,833 pounds.
Step inside and you will find it is quite spacious, providing just over 137 cubic feet of storage room. You can even upgrade the Ram ProMaster City with features such as a rear-view camera, GPS navigation, web connectivity and wireless Bluetooth connectivity.
Mercedes-Benz Metris
The Metris is a fuel efficient cargo van, providing 21 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on highways. The Metris looks similar to a minivan yet has around 200 cubic feet of space and a maximum payload of 2,500 pounds. If your business needs a fuel efficient, spacious cargo van, don’t be intimidated by the Metris’ lack of history here in the states. The van has been quite popular in Europe dating back several decades.
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