THE new Peugeot Expert will go on sale on the February 15 with a price range from £13,670 to £16,565 (ex VAT).

The new Expert range will see the introduction of 18 new models compared to the current range, further expanding Peugeot's light commercial vehicle (LCV) offer. The new range will now comprise ten panel vans and, for the first time in the UK, eight window vans and two floor cabs, aimed at vehicle converters.

Powered by three state-of- the-art HDi diesel engines, the new range also includes for the first time on a Peugeot LCV the fitment of a diesel particulate filter to minimise emissions.

The new range will take the new model identification system first introduced on the new Boxer, where the wheelbase length will be denoted L1 for SWB and L2 for LWB. Supporting this the roof height options will be designated as H1 for standard and H2 for high roof.

The new Expert range also sees the introduction of long wheelbase and long wheelbase high roof versions of both the panel van and window vans. This new model has a load length of 2.586m with a load volume of seven cubic metres.

This gives the new Expert a greater load length than the Ford Transit Connect LWB model and a greater load volume than both the Ford and Mercedes-Benz Vito LWB models.

Compared to the current Expert, the new range has increased gross payload range (1,000 to 1,200kg), increased load volumes (five to seven cubic metres), service intervals raisd to two years/20,000 miles, and insurance groups reduced from Group 11 to 6-7E.

The warranty remains at three years/60,000 miles.

The increased size of the new Expert, however, does not incur higher operating costs as it is more fuel efficient and the service intervals reduce downtime.

Standard specification includes:

  • ABS with emergency brake assist,
  • driver's ladder frame protector,
  • automatic fuel cut-off and door unlocking in the event of an accident,
  • immobiliser, deadlocks, automatic door locking,
  • 180-degree opening rear doors,
  • height and reach- adjustable steering column, power steering,
  • electric front windows,
  • tinted glass,
  • radio/CD player,
  • oil level indicator,
  • next service indicator,
  • numerous storage areas,
  • rear load area light,
  • twin sliding side doors,
  • full size spare wheel etc

A comprehensive list of options will be available, such as automatic headlights and wipers, air conditioning, rear tailgate, stability program, rear parking aid, satellite navigation, hands-free Bluetooth phone kit, electric mirrors and pneumatic rear suspension.