The Vauxhall Corsavan

In the first five months of 2013, Vauxhall has seen sales of its award-winning Corsavan increase by nearly a quarter compared to the same period in 2012.

Corsavan sales to small businesses have seen a particularly big increase, with sales up by more than 70 per cent year-on-year, cementing the popularity of this surprisingly roomy, well-equipped, economical van.

The surge in sales suggests that despite the impact of new compact van models such as the Peugeot Bipper, car-based vans still have plenty of life left in them.

Thanks to its compact dimensions and light weigh, the Corsavan’s running costs are amongst the lowest of any van, yet it retains the ability to perform well in town and on the motorway. The Corsavan’s class-leading payload of 550kg means that weight is unlikely to restrict load capacity, making it suitable for a wide range of small van jobs.

One of the COrsavan’s strong points is its fuel economy. Vauxhall’s official figures suggest that it can deliver up to 83.1mpg on the combined cycle, with CO₂ emissions as low as 89g/km – lower than many of the cleanest cars on the market. Insurance costs are also below average, as all Corsavan models fall into Group 1E.

Richard Collier, National Commercial Vehicle Sales Manager, for Luton-based Vauxhall said:

“We’re delighted with the significant sales growth that Corsavan has experienced so far in 2013. Of course, with a best-in-class payload and outstanding fuel economy at a time of rising fuel costs, we’re not surprised that the award-winning Corsavan is proving so popular.”

In line with Vauxhall’s policy for most of its new models, the Corsavan is also available in ecoFLEX low emission guise. The Corsavan ecoFLEX is powered by a 1.3-litre CDTi engine and includes standard features such as Start/Stop, which help to cut fuel costs and emissions.