“Build quality is fine rather than particularly premium, with hard wearing plastics that feel robust and solid, while storage is useful, too. The glovebox is on the small side, courtesy of the position of the fuse box next to it, but there’s dashtop storage and deep door bins, plus individual cupholders on either side of the dash.” – Sam Naylor, Auto Express contributor.
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3. Volkswagen Transporter
Prices from £32,250 (excl. VAT)
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The latest Volkswagen Transporter may look familiar, and that’s because it shares plenty of its DNA with the Ford Transit Custom. Unusually, though, the VW’s starting price is slightly lower than its blue oval-wearing sibling.
The Transporter’s maximum payload does fall slightly short of the Transit Custom’s, but it still stands at a sizable 1,200kg. Buyers also have the option of a fully electric model, the Volkswagen e-Transporter, and this can cover up to 200 miles on the WLTP combined cycle. Those who don’t fancy an EV can instead opt for traditional diesel. A PHEV model will also be arriving in 2026.
In terms of customisation, short and long wheelbase Transporters are available, as is a two-row Kombi and a nine-passenger Shuttle, for those who need more seats. The interior is very similar to that of the Transit Custom, steering wheel aside, but that’s no bad thing as the Transit Custom’s cabin is a fine environment in its own right. This VW is easy and pretty engaging to drive, too, although the steering doesn’t exactly provide much feedback.