2024
Automatic
Tax: n/a
Mileage: 11,871
Diesel
2022
Manual
Mileage: 22,945
Mileage: 25,450
Mileage: 150
Mileage: 8,000
Mileage: 1,999
Mileage: 6,571
Mileage: 13,345
Mileage: 2,500
Mileage: 4,554
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If your business is searching for a medium-sized light van, then you're certainly not short of choice. Volkswagen's Transporter and Mercedes' Vito may both be options that spring to mind, though in truth, these two stand-alone models account for a relatively small slice of the European market for mid-range LCVs of this kind. Ford's Transit Custom dominates this sector of the market in the UK but in Europe, the biggest sales in this segment are also spread across two main designs shared by a variety of manufacturers. First there's the model badged variously as either a Citroen Dispatch, a Peugeot Expert, a Toyota Proace, a Fiat Scudo or a Vauxhall Vivaro. And up against it is the design that takes nearly 30% of the European market in this segment, the vehicle we're looking at here, badged as either a Renault Trafic or, as in this case, a Nissan Primastar. The Nissan is less familiar than its two design stablemates on British roads, despite the fact that it's priced sharply and offers a longer warranty. How much else has it to offer today's demanding operators? Let's find out.
This Primastar van certainly looks a competitive proposition. We like the efficient engines, the spacious load bay, the hugely practical cab and the decent quality throughout. But should you select it with a Nissan badge rather than from a Renault showroom? Aggressive pricing against the alternative Renault Trafic, matched by a superior class-leading warranty suggests that perhaps you should. A tempting package then, for cost-conscious business buyers shopping in this sector. It won't be the first contender you think of in this segment but it remains one of the more sensible choices you could make.
