The verdicts were reached after extensive testing by the What Van? staff. At one time or another, the magazine has driven every light commercial vehicle on the British market, assessing them for drivability, comfort, performance, handling, refinement, safety, load area, economy and value for money.
The awards are split into 12 categories and out of all the section winners What Van? selects its overall supremo; the Van of the Year 2008.
What Van? Van of the Year Awards 2008:
- Van of the Year: Citroen Nemo/Fiat Fiorino/Peugeot Bipper
- Microvan: Piaggio Porter
- Small Van: Vauxhall Corsavan; Highly Commended: Peugeot 207
- Light Van: Citroen Nemo/Fiat Fiorino/Peugeot Bipper; Highly Commended: Volkswagen Caddy
- Small Panel Van: Citroen Dispatch/Fiat Scudo/Peugeot Expert; Highly Commended: Ford Transit
- Large Panel Van: Iveco Daily; Mercedes Sprinter
- Pick-up: Mitsubishi L200; Highly Commended: Toyota Hilux
- 4x4 Van: Mitsubishi Outlander; SsangYong Kyron
- Minibus: Ford Transit; Highly Commended: Citroen Relay
- One-Stop Shop: Citroen; Highly Commended: Ford
- Security/Light Van: Ford Transit Connect
- Security/Panel Van: Ford Transit
- Technology: Michelin Agilis II
- Editor’s Choice: Volkswagen Caddy
