What Is A Combi Van?

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Vanaways
23rd Sep 2022
What Is A Combi Van?

A van is typically classed as a medium-sized vehicle that is commonly used for transporting people, goods and equipment around. There are many different types of vans, including tippers, dropside, panel vans, Luton and combi vans.

But what is a combi van? Here is a guide put together by the team at Van Sales UK, including some of the best models we sell.

Combi Vans

Combi vans, sometimes spelt kombi, are a halfway choice between panel vans and minibuses, great for when you need to carry a mix of cargo and passengers. This is perfect for businesses that are carrying both staff and equipment, such as builders moving between worksites.

It’s also great for casual use, such as if you have a large family who won’t fit in a standard car or need a vehicle that can hold both your family and work equipment at the same time. 

Most combi vans are adaptable for however you need them, often with seats that can be folded or removed to make more space for cargo. This makes them ideal choices for businesses that could be faced with a whole range of different work types.

Many people find it hard to shop for combi vans, as you have to balance the benefits of the passenger and cargo space equally, as they are normally both important. Here are a few of the best combi vans available:

Citroen Dispatch

The Citroen Dispatch is a popular combi van model, boasting ergonomic comfort, stellar performance and a smooth driving experience. The diesel engines allow for a low level of fuel consumption and reduced CO2 emissions as standard. 

Citroen Berlingo Van

Shop for a Citroen Berlingo if you’re looking for exceptional loading capacity and a modular design. It’s aimed to be an ideal choice for a wide range of clients, including shopkeepers, builders and more.

Ford Custom

The Ford Transit Custom balances passengers and cargo with ease. It’s a reliable ride that is efficient, innovative and sophisticated. With three rows of seats as standard, it can carry up to 9 people if needed. If you need to favour cargo, the seats can easily be folded or removed to give more space.

New Van Deals From Van Sales UK

If you’re looking for a great deal on a combi van, work with Van Sales UK. We have a great selection of combi vans available to buy or lease today, including products from top manufacturers such as Citroen, Ford and Renault.

We offer part exchange, competitive finance rates and nationwide delivery for our vans. Along with new vans, we also offer used vans at great prices, along with electric vans for the environmentally conscious.

Call us today on 0117 205 2659 to talk through your van requirements with one of our team.

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