The award – judged by leading road testers from 23 countries across Europe and Russia – was presented at a gala dinner on the eve of the 65th IAA Show in Hanover.
The newly launched Daily won by a margin of 17 points from the second-placed Mercedes-Benz Vito, also beating the two-tonne Ford Transit into third place. Its victory comes in a highly competitive year that featured 12 new light commercial vehicles vying for the title.
Jarlath Sweeney, chairman of the International Van of the Year jury, said: ‘Congratulations to Iveco on designing and producing an excellent range with the New Daily family that includes both vans and chassis cabs, with a selection of powertrains which include diesel, natural gas, and electric.
‘This is the second time the Iveco Daily has won this award; the first was back in 2000, and tonight is equally well deserved.’
Claudio Zanframundo, managing director of Iveco in the UK and Ireland, added: ‘New Daily has enjoyed a fantastic response from the market ever since its international unveiling in June. We knew New Daily was something special, and this award is independent recognition of its achievements, at the highest possible level.’
