The 2015 Peugeot Partner comes with a new range of Euro 6 engines — on sale in June

We’re seeing a raft of updated van models hit the market at the moment, as manufacturers switch over their ranges to use Euro 6 diesel engines ahead of their mandatory introduction for light commercials.

This time it’s the turn of Peugeot, which has just started selling an updated version of its Partner small van.

The new van has an updated front end, but the big change is under the bonnet, where a new range of engines are is in place:

• 1.6-litre VTi 98 Petrol 5-speed manual Euro 6
• 1.6-litre HDi 75 5-speed manual
• 1.6-litre HDi 92 5-speed manual
• 1.6-litre HDi 92 ATV with Grip Control 5-speed manual
• 1.6-litre BlueHDi 100 S&S 5-speed manual Euro 6
• 1.6-litre BlueHDi 100 S&S 6-speed ETG Euro 6

According to Peugeot, the new engine range provides an average 15% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The most eco-friendly engine looks to be the 1.6-litre BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start model, which has CO2 emissions from just 108g/km and is available with a manual and automated gearboxes.

Inside the 2015 Peugeot Partner

Other changes include the availability of Active City Brake, which is a collission avoidance system designed to slam on the brakes if you look likely to have a low speed rear-end collision. Peugeot say the effect of this system should help to reduce insurance costs, lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO) for business users.

The Partner Electric has been available for some time, and has been updated for this relaunch. The Partner Panel Van EV has a range of up to 106 miles and comes with an eight-year/60,000 mile battery warranty.

Prices start from £21,300 +VAT for the electric model, and at £13,215 +VAT for the regular panel van, which is also available in a crew cab format for around £2k more.