Van sizes and specs explained
Pick the van you’re looking at, and we’ll show you what its sizes and trim levels mean, in plain English.
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Ford Transit Courier
Sizes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| Standard | The Transit Courier is a compact van and comes in one body size. |
Not every size is listed on our site yet. If you need one that isn’t shown, just ask.
Specs (trim levels)
- Leader: the entry level. Steel wheels, parking sensors, cruise control and the basics for a working van.
- Trend: adds body-coloured bumpers, air conditioning and a rear-view camera.
- Limited: adds alloy wheels, LED headlights, an alarm, load compartment lights and heated seats.
Warranty
Ford gives new commercial vans a 3 year / 100,000 mile manufacturer warranty, whichever comes first. It covers manufacturing paint defects and rust caused by manufacturing faults, and includes 12 months of Ford Assistance breakdown cover. Terms are confirmed on your quotation, including how they apply to a van registered on the Isle of Man.
Trim information is a general guide. Equipment changes between model years and is confirmed on your quotation.
Ford Transit Custom
Sizes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| L1, L2 | Body length. L1 is the short wheelbase and L2 the long wheelbase. |
| H1, H2 | Roof height. H1 is the standard roof and H2 the high roof. |
| 320 and similar | The weight class. 320 is around 3.2 tonnes gross. A higher number generally means a higher payload. |
| Double Cab | A second row of seats behind the front pair, with a shorter load area behind. Good for a crew of up to five. |
Not every size is listed on our site yet. If you need one that isn’t shown, just ask.
Specs (trim levels)
- Leader: the entry level. Steel wheels, parking sensors, cruise control and the basics for a working van.
- Trend: adds body-coloured bumpers, air conditioning and a rear-view camera.
- Limited: adds alloy wheels, LED headlights, an alarm, load compartment lights and heated seats.
- Trail: the rugged-look trim, with a distinctive grille, gloss black mirrors, a skid plate and styling details. It also gets a mechanical limited-slip differential on manual models.
- Sport and MS-RT: sportier styling and larger wheels at the top of the range.
Warranty
Ford gives new commercial vans a 3 year / 100,000 mile manufacturer warranty, whichever comes first. It covers manufacturing paint defects and rust caused by manufacturing faults, and includes 12 months of Ford Assistance breakdown cover. Terms are confirmed on your quotation, including how they apply to a van registered on the Isle of Man.
Trim information is a general guide. Equipment changes between model years and is confirmed on your quotation.
Ford Transit (full-size)
Sizes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| L2, L3, L4 | Body length, from long to longest. There is no L1, so L2 is the shortest Transit. |
| H2, H3 | Roof height: H2 high, H3 highest. There is no H1, so L2 H2 is the smallest Transit you can buy. |
| 350 and similar | The weight class. 350 is 3.5 tonnes gross. A higher number generally means a higher payload. |
Not every size is listed on our site yet. If you need one that isn’t shown, just ask.
Specs (trim levels)
- Leader: the entry level. Steel wheels, parking sensors, cruise control and the basics for a working van.
- Trend: adds body-coloured bumpers, air conditioning and a rear-view camera.
- Limited: adds alloy wheels, LED headlights, an alarm, load compartment lights and heated seats.
Warranty
Ford gives new commercial vans a 3 year / 100,000 mile manufacturer warranty, whichever comes first. It covers manufacturing paint defects and rust caused by manufacturing faults, and includes 12 months of Ford Assistance breakdown cover. Terms are confirmed on your quotation, including how they apply to a van registered on the Isle of Man.
Trim information is a general guide. Equipment changes between model years and is confirmed on your quotation.
Citroën Berlingo
Sizes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| M, XL | Medium and extra-long body lengths. The Berlingo is 4.40m long in M and 4.75m in XL. |
Not every size is listed on our site yet. If you need one that isn’t shown, just ask.
Specs (trim levels)
- Driver: the work-ready entry trim.
- Enterprise: the mid-range work trim. Exact kit varies by model and year, so check the quotation.
- Enterprise Plus: adds a 10-inch touchscreen with phone mirroring, a bench seat with a load-through bulkhead (three across the cab) and an electric parking brake.
Warranty
Citroën’s manufacturer warranty on its vans is normally three years: unlimited mileage for the first two, then up to 100,000 miles in the third. Longer terms can apply to some newer models, so we confirm the exact cover on your quotation. Terms are confirmed on your quotation, including how they apply to a van registered on the Isle of Man.
Trim information is a general guide. Equipment changes between model years and is confirmed on your quotation.
Citroën Dispatch
Sizes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| XS, M, XL | Compact, medium and extra-long body lengths, from shortest to longest. |
Not every size is listed on our site yet. If you need one that isn’t shown, just ask.
Specs (trim levels)
- Driver: the work-ready entry trim.
- Enterprise: the mid-range work trim. Exact kit varies by model and year, so check the quotation.
Warranty
Citroën’s manufacturer warranty on its vans is normally three years: unlimited mileage for the first two, then up to 100,000 miles in the third. Longer terms can apply to some newer models, so we confirm the exact cover on your quotation. Terms are confirmed on your quotation, including how they apply to a van registered on the Isle of Man.
Trim information is a general guide. Equipment changes between model years and is confirmed on your quotation.
Citroën Relay
Sizes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| L1 to L4 | Body length, from shortest to longest. |
| H1 to H3 | Roof height, from standard to highest. Not every length comes with every roof height. |
| 35 | The weight class: 3.5 tonnes gross. Lower numbers are lighter vans with a smaller payload. |
Not every size is listed on our site yet. If you need one that isn’t shown, just ask.
Specs (trim levels)
- Driver: the work-ready entry trim.
- Enterprise: the mid-range work trim. Exact kit varies by model and year, so check the quotation.
Warranty
Citroën’s manufacturer warranty on its vans is normally three years: unlimited mileage for the first two, then up to 100,000 miles in the third. Longer terms can apply to some newer models, so we confirm the exact cover on your quotation. Terms are confirmed on your quotation, including how they apply to a van registered on the Isle of Man.
Trim information is a general guide. Equipment changes between model years and is confirmed on your quotation.
Volkswagen Transporter
Sizes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| SWB, LWB | Short and long wheelbase. A longer wheelbase means a longer load floor. |
| T28, T30, T32 | The weight class: T28 is 2.8 tonnes gross, T30 is 3.0 and T32 is 3.2. A higher number generally means a higher payload. |
| High Roof | A taller roof for more load height and standing room, but it may not fit under low barriers. |
Not every size is listed on our site yet. If you need one that isn’t shown, just ask.
Specs (trim levels)
- Commerce: the base trim, already well equipped with LED headlights, cruise control, rear parking sensors and a large touchscreen.
- Commerce Plus: adds body-coloured trim, front parking sensors, a reversing camera and an alarm.
- Commerce Pro: adds alloy wheels, heated seats, automatic air conditioning, wireless phone charging and driver aids such as adaptive cruise control and blind spot assist.
Warranty
Volkswagen’s manufacturer warranty on the Transporter has unlimited mileage for the first two years, then is limited to 100,000 miles in the third year. Manufacturing paint defects are covered for three years, and body perforation for twelve. Terms are confirmed on your quotation, including how they apply to a van registered on the Isle of Man.
Trim information is a general guide. Equipment changes between model years and is confirmed on your quotation.
Volkswagen Crafter
Sizes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| MWB, LWB | Medium and long wheelbase. Some versions also come extra-long. |
| CR30, CR35, CR50 | The weight class: CR35 is 3.5 tonnes gross and CR50 is 5.0 tonnes. |
| High Roof | A taller roof for more load height and standing room, but it may not fit under low barriers. |
Not every size is listed on our site yet. If you need one that isn’t shown, just ask.
Specs (trim levels)
- Commerce: the base trim, already well equipped with LED headlights, cruise control, rear parking sensors and a large touchscreen.
- Commerce Plus: adds body-coloured trim, front parking sensors, a reversing camera and an alarm.
- Commerce Pro: adds alloy wheels, heated seats, automatic air conditioning, wireless phone charging and driver aids such as adaptive cruise control and blind spot assist.
Warranty
Volkswagen’s manufacturer warranty on the Crafter is three years with unlimited mileage. Manufacturing paint defects are covered for three years, and body perforation for twelve. Terms are confirmed on your quotation, including how they apply to a van registered on the Isle of Man.
Trim information is a general guide. Equipment changes between model years and is confirmed on your quotation.
Renault Trafic
Sizes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| SL, LL, SH, LH | The first letter is the wheelbase (S short, L long) and the second the roof (L low, H high). So SL is short and low, and LH is long and high. |
| 28, 29, 30 | The weight class. 30 is 3.0 tonnes gross. A higher number generally means a higher payload. |
Not every size is listed on our site yet. If you need one that isn’t shown, just ask.
Specs (trim levels)
Renault’s mid-range Advance trim sits above the entry Start and Extra levels. Renault has also raised the standard safety kit across its van range, so even entry models carry emergency braking and lane departure warning.
Warranty
Renault’s manufacturer warranty on the Trafic and Master is normally three years: unlimited mileage for the first two, then up to 100,000 miles in the third. Terms are confirmed on your quotation, including how they apply to a van registered on the Isle of Man.
Trim information is a general guide. Equipment changes between model years and is confirmed on your quotation.
Renault Master
Sizes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| MM, LM and similar | Wheelbase and roof height together. MM is a medium wheelbase with a medium roof; LM is a long wheelbase with a medium roof. |
| 35 | The weight class: 3.5 tonnes gross. |
Not every size is listed on our site yet. If you need one that isn’t shown, just ask.
Specs (trim levels)
Renault’s mid-range Advance trim sits above the entry Start and Extra levels. Renault has also raised the standard safety kit across its van range, so even entry models carry emergency braking and lane departure warning.
Warranty
Renault’s manufacturer warranty on the Trafic and Master is normally three years: unlimited mileage for the first two, then up to 100,000 miles in the third. Terms are confirmed on your quotation, including how they apply to a van registered on the Isle of Man.
Trim information is a general guide. Equipment changes between model years and is confirmed on your quotation.
Toyota Proace City
Sizes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| L1, L2 | Body length. L1 is the standard length and L2 the long version. |
Not every size is listed on our site yet. If you need one that isn’t shown, just ask.
Specs (trim levels)
- Active: Toyota’s core work trim.
Warranty
Toyota’s manufacturer warranty on the Proace, Proace City and Hilux is three years, followed by extended cover of up to 10 years or 100,000 miles when the van is serviced at a Toyota authorised repairer. We confirm the exact terms on your quotation. Terms are confirmed on your quotation, including how they apply to a van registered on the Isle of Man.
Trim information is a general guide. Equipment changes between model years and is confirmed on your quotation.
Toyota Proace
Sizes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| Compact, Medium, Long | Toyota names the Proace lengths in words, from shortest to longest. Medium is the L1 and Long the L2 on our listings. |
Not every size is listed on our site yet. If you need one that isn’t shown, just ask.
Specs (trim levels)
- Active: Toyota’s core work trim.
Warranty
Toyota’s manufacturer warranty on the Proace, Proace City and Hilux is three years, followed by extended cover of up to 10 years or 100,000 miles when the van is serviced at a Toyota authorised repairer. We confirm the exact terms on your quotation. Terms are confirmed on your quotation, including how they apply to a van registered on the Isle of Man.
Trim information is a general guide. Equipment changes between model years and is confirmed on your quotation.
Toyota Hilux
Sizes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| Single, Extra and Double Cab | The cab size. A Double Cab has a second row of seats with an open load bed behind, good for a crew of up to five. |
Not every size is listed on our site yet. If you need one that isn’t shown, just ask.
Specs (trim levels)
- Invincible: the high-specification pick-up trim, with more comfort and styling than the base models.
Warranty
Toyota’s manufacturer warranty on the Proace, Proace City and Hilux is three years, followed by extended cover of up to 10 years or 100,000 miles when the van is serviced at a Toyota authorised repairer. We confirm the exact terms on your quotation. Terms are confirmed on your quotation, including how they apply to a van registered on the Isle of Man.
Trim information is a general guide. Equipment changes between model years and is confirmed on your quotation.
Every van we list is broken down into three things: the model (for example Ford Transit Custom), the size (how long, how high, how heavy) and the spec (the trim level, which sets the standard equipment). Engine details sit underneath. Size codes are set by each manufacturer, so the same letters do not always mean the same dimensions across brands, which is why we explain them brand by brand, including sizes we don’t have listed yet.
Same trim, different van
Two vans with the same name can still differ. Manufacturers change what is standard from one model year to the next, and individual vans, especially pre-registered ones, are often built with factory options. One Transit Custom Trail might have a reversing camera, another might not. The same goes for sat nav, towbars, bulkheads, load-area protection and paint colour.
So tell us exactly what you need. If a reversing camera, air conditioning, a towbar or a particular roof height matters to you, say so when you enquire and we will scope the right van, then confirm the exact specification in writing before you commit.
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Trim information is a general guide, based on manufacturer information at the time of writing. It can change, and it is always confirmed against the actual vehicle on your quotation.