Iveco’s latest Daily range has been voted Van of the Year 2007 by What Van? magazine, the largest dedicated van publication in the UK, read by owners, operators and transport fleet managers.

Iveco’s latest Daily range of light commercial vehicles has been voted Van of the Year 2007 by What Van? magazine, the largest dedicated van publication in the UK, read by owners, operators and transport fleet managers. This major accolade follows six months after Daily was crowned Best Light Truck 2007 in the Van Fleet World Honours, and sees the Van of the Year title return to Iveco for the second time in three years.

Henk van Leuven, Managing Director of Iveco UK, explains: “This award comes just 12 months after the launch of the new Daily and is particularly well deserved, having been won in a market which has seen nearly every manufacturer launch new products in the past 12 to 18 months. The fact that it is awarded by a team comprising the most experienced light commercial vehicle road testers in the industry highlights just how strong our Daily range is, and confirms Iveco’s strengths as a serious contender in the fleet and retail van markets,” he adds.

The What Van? Awards are held annually and see each vehicle scored against a strict judging criteria which follow the main purchasing decisions for van operators.  This has seen the Daily carefully assessed and scoring highly for its excellent driveability, comfort, performance, handling, refinement, safety, loadspace, economy, overall value for money and nationwide dealer support.

Styled by Italian design house Giugiaro, the Daily range extends to over 2,500 possible configurations with models available between 3.2 and 6.5 tonnes, ensuring there is a suitable vehicle for the needs of every light commercial vehicle operator.  Daily can be specified with a choice of five engines, a selection of different wheelbases and interior heights, lengths, side and rear door configurations and volume capacities – and includes the largest panel van available on the market, offering an unrivalled load carrying capacity of 17.2 m³. Amongst the most significant features incorporated into the latest Daily range are improved driver ergonomics and ease of movement across the cabin, thanks to the dash-mounted gearshift, together with an enhanced range of vehicle options including a hands-free Bluetooth telephone kit, MP3 player, parking sensors and an auxiliary heater with timer.  New seats make Daily even more comfortable and provide greater support, whilst the interior is spacious and practical to manage thanks to the increased amount of available storage space.

The Van of the Year Award was presented to Nigel Emms, Iveco’s Director Brand & Communication, during a presentation ceremony held in London on November 28, 2007. Prices for a Daily start from £20,000, with vehicles available to test drive at any of Iveco’s 26 main distributors and 43 satellites across the UK - many offering 24 hour opening for vehicle servicing.