The best small vans in 2023

Towns and cities are increasingly busy places, so having the right van to get you in and get the job done is ever-more important.

Small vans – or city vans as they’re often called – need to be compact in length to fit into tight parking spaces, but feature plenty of rear storage and a hefty payload allowance, allowing you to move anything you might need.

Furthermore, a good small van will have a reasonably powerful engine with plenty of low-down pulling power to make getting up to speed easier. As with all commercial vehicles, running costs need to be sensible, along with the overall visibility.

Here, we’re taking a look at the best small vans on the market, as well as the one that should be avoided.

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