Groupe PSA wins the 2019 International Van of the Year (IVoY) Award

The new generation of vans by Groupe PSA – including the Peugeot Partner, Citroën Berlingo van, Opel Combo and Vauxhall Combo – has been awarded the 2019 IVoY Award at the IAA Commercial Vehicles trade show in Hannover, Germany.

“The new line-up is the most significant small panel van development in years,” commented Jarlath Sweeney, chairman of the IVoTY jury.

Now in its 26th year, the IVoY Award brings together a jury of 25 journalists and publishers from independent magazines specialising in light commercial vehicles.

Developed on the EMP2 platform, the new Groupe PSA models accommodate the latest generation of powertrains and driver-assistance equipment. They offer a range of services, tailored as closely as possible to the needs of business-to-business customers. They also feature high standards of spaciousness and modularity, with a load capacity of 1 000 kg.

Significantly, the vans propose two technologies that are unique on the market: the overload indicator and surround rear vision1.

Commenting on the jury’s decision, Sweeney added: “The common programme to the four brands of Groupe PSA bodes well for the future; packed with technological advancements to aid the driver and financially benefit the owner or fleet manager. The creation of the overload alert system is a great initiative as it will ensure compliance and enhance safety. All in all, it’s an excellent package, which is well put together.”

Carlos Tavares, chairman of the Groupe PSA Managing Board, commented on the award: “Groupe PSA is very proud to receive this prestigious international award, which comes in recognition of our expertise and the positioning of our line-up as the best on the market.

“With this new generation of compact vans, we have reached a critical new milestone in the renewal of our business-to-business range, in line with our ambitions for commercial vehicles as part of the Push to Pass strategic plan.”

The new Peugeot partner panel van will be introduced to South African consumers in the second quarter of 2019. Groupe PSA is currently Europe’s leading supplier of compact vans with more than 30 percent of the market.