Panel vans with decent driver room?

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Starting to do some homework for a mid size panel van ( transit/ vivaro/ vito etc) and as nowadays they all come with a bulkhead,I simply can't get comfortable in any I've tried. It's due to the bulkhead, and hence the seat and backrest not going back far enough, as I'm 6'3" and all in the legs ( no, that's not a lonely hearts advert). I'm also thinking of an auto to at least give my arthritic left ankle a rest.
So, any ideas, for the roomiest,( for the driver) quietest,automatic panel van please ?

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Zetec-S said:

Nissan e-NV200?

Automatic & quiet

Two small unfortunately, and its only a few miles before a charge I believe?

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surveyor said:

I'm thinking about this for a few months time.

The new Expert (and therefore Dispatch) have the option of an insulated bulkhead that is stepped further into the load bay to provide more recline.

Now we're talking .. available now ?

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surveyor said:

Vans are.

I've not looked into how many are specced this way. I suspect it might need a factory order, but you'll have to ring around.

The reviews on the vans are quite positive.

A toughened plastic bulkhead with inset
polycarbonate window** which provides:
-thermal insulation
-acoustic insulation
-deeper recline for the back of the driver’s seat
-lining in the same light grey cloth used
as headlining on the cabin roof

http://business.peugeot.co.uk/media/new-expert-bro... Page 12

Mate, can't thank you enough for that ,perfect .

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surveyor said:

Vans are.

I've not looked into how many are specced this way. I suspect it might need a factory order, but you'll have to ring around.

The reviews on the vans are quite positive.

A toughened plastic bulkhead with inset
polycarbonate window** which provides:
-thermal insulation
-acoustic insulation
-deeper recline for the back of the driver’s seat
-lining in the same light grey cloth used
as headlining on the cabin roof

http://business.peugeot.co.uk/media/new-expert-bro... Page 12

Well, I looked into this with my local dealer... he hadn't heard of it.
Unfortunately, it creates as many issues as it solves. If you spec the different bulkhead, you lose the option for the through-load and "moduwork", and also it appears that you lose the double passenger seat. If you go back to the original bulkhead, but spec the rear window, you again lose the "moduwork" and through-load as well, which seems bizarre.
Mind you, the seat was by far the most comfortable I've sat in, even with the standard bulkhead, far better padding and shape than any others I've tried.