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design and quality. The new Daily family included panel vans and chassis cabs with a broad choice of powertrains from diesel, natural gas, diesel/electric hybrid and electric. 4x4 versions were introduced in 2016.
2013 - Ford Transit Custom
First in the new generation of Ford vans, Transit Custom introduced a completely new platform with impressive driving abilities. Safety and comfort features were acquired from passenger vehicles. It boasted the largest cargo space in class with a revolutionary opening in the bulkhead which allowed up to 3m of cargo in the short version. It was also the first van with retractable roof rails.
2016 – Volkswagen Transporter T6
In a very difficult period for Volkswagen AG, winning the IVOTY with the new Transporter T6 was an highly emotional experience for the company. Introducing Euro 6 and raising the standards of efficiency and the sustainability of transport with respect to the environment and safety of people, the T6 took a well-deserved win.
2014 – Ford Transit Connect
The Ford Transit Connect pulled off what only a few other LCV brands have achieved: winning the IVOTY award two years in a row. It proved the strength of the Transit philosophy. With the Transit Connect, Ford succeeded in building a light van with a strong accent on economics. An important contribution to the reduction of cost was made by new DuraTorq engines.
2017 – Volkswagen Crafter
A totally newly design and developed independently by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, the second generation Crafter was manufactured at an all-new facility in Września, Poland. Commendations from the jury praised the new Crafter’s overall styling, comfort, smoothness, safety and superb handling amid predictions that it would be a market success due to its wide model and configuration offering.
2015 – Iveco Daily
The Iveco Daily is a really heavy duty LCV, and its win in 2015, against a large and strong field of competitors, was proof of its
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