It features a contemporary new nose and fresh headlamp styling, bringing it into line with the new Peugeot family face already seen on other recently launched vehicles. Inside the modifications made the floor pan mean that the L1 version has the capacity for 2 Euro pallets, class leading in its sector.
Peugeot claims the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are on average 15% lower than the outgoing units. The 1.6-litre BlueHDi 100 S&S version now has record low CO2 emissions, from 108g/km, and comes with either a manual or electronic-controlled automatic gearbox.
Cruise control and a speed limiter are now standard from SE, while front parking sensors and a reversing camera are now on the options list. Professional, Bipper and Expert vans now come with a TomTom GO 5000 sat-nav fitted as standard. It clips magnetically to a charging dock mounted on the A-pillar, enabling the five-inch touch-screen to be within handy reach.
A first for the New Partner range is ‘Active City Brake’, available across the range from November this year. It is an automatic urban braking system which activates when a risk of collision is detected, up to speeds of 20mph.
The New Peugeot Partner is available in Panel Van and Crew Van formats, priced from £13,215 and £15,285 respectively (prices excl. VAT).
One model expected to prove particularly popular with multi-drop businesses which operate mainly in urban areas is the Panel Van EV. It provides a zero-emissions driving range of up to 106 miles between charges, and comes with an eight-year / 60,000-mile battery warranty and priced at £21,300 (excl. VAT).