The Combo is probably the most convincing van in the Vauxhall family (and the same goes for the other Stellantis brands) and the electric model is lovely if it meets your business needs.
A very good small van, regardless of whether you prefer the diesel or the electric version. Where the Toyota has an advantage over the near-identical Stellantis versions is its extendable warranty and roadside assistance offering.
While the two DL D-Max models share the same, unburstable feeling of the base-spec Utility, their 'all-purpose' job description does mean some compromises. They're more comfortable than the Utility, but not really a replacement family car, while those additional creature comforts also diminish the ultimate utility of the Utility.
There's an unburstable feel to the Isuzu D-Max. These qualities are expressed at their best in the base-model Utility, which is perfectly fit for purpose.
The Ineos Grenadier is an impressive off-road workhorse with a surprising amount of character, and delivers on its brief of replacing the original Land Rover Defender – warts and all...
The E-Transit is an impressive vehicle that really brings electric power into the mainstream. It's an effective, practical vehicle that could prove a reliable workhorse for many businesses.
The Isuzu D-Max XTR may be old-school, but it’s bristling with charm. It might not be as refined as rivals but it has more genuine off-road capability.
The heavily-revised Ford Transit retains its crown as the go-to large van, but we're not convinced of the real-world benefits of the mild hybrid system.